Protesters in Boston push for reopening of state

BOSTON (WWLP) — A large group of protesters gathered outside of the Massachusetts Statehouse in Boston Monday afternoon to push for the reopening of the state.

Protesters gathered close to one another, carrying American flags and signs with phrases saying “reopen Massachusetts,” “back to work” and “dear governor stop breaking the law.”

PHOTOS: Protest at Boston Statehouse

Massachusetts non-essential businesses were originally scheduled to re-open Monday, but last week Governor Charlie Baker ordered them to remain closed for two more weeks as cases and deaths continue to rise. Non-essential businesses are scheduled to reopen May 18 as well as the social distancing order.

SOCIAL MEDIA: Protest in Boston

HAPPENING NOW: hundreds of people are gathered outside the statehouse in Boston demanding that Governor Baker re-open Massachusetts #wwlp pic.twitter.com/njxYifORKP

— Jodi Reed WWLP (@Jreed1093) May 4, 2020

#BREAKING Protesters taking to the streets outside of the Massachusetts State House calling for the Governor to reopen the state, protesting the stay at home advisory. Some also appear to be protesting the mask mandate that takes effect on Wednesday #7News pic.twitter.com/hRHMopJlcB

— Mike Fahey (@michaelefahey) May 4, 2020