Here are some helpful links to resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. As always, you can email me and my Legislative Aide Megan for direct assistance at the following addresses: leonard.mirra@mahouse.gov and megan.desautels@mahouse.gov.

Unemployment Assistance 

• If you need to apply for unemployment, you can do so here: 
  • If you have already applied and have trouble with your claim, please email myself and my Legislative Aide Megan DesAutels.
• If you are self-employed, an independent contractor, gig economy worker, or freelancer, you can now apply for unemployment here: 

Food Assistance 

• If you need food assistance, please visit Our Neighbor’s Table.

Reopening Massachusetts (Phase 1)

• As we start entering the phases to reopen, please refer to these links:
  • https://www.mass.gov/info-details/reopening-massachusetts
  • The full Reopening Report
• Guidance for industries on the Reopening Plan 5.18.20
• Baker-Polito administration’s re-opening slides: Reopening Massachusetts Report 5.18.20

Reopening Massachusetts (Phase 2)

• Information regarding Hotels and Lodging 
  • Lodgings Checklist
  • Lodgings safety standards
• Information for restaurants and dining
  • Restaurants Checklist
  • Restaurants safety standards