Massachusetts condo threatens hefty fines if face coverings aren’t worn amid coronavirus pandemic
A flyer urging residents to mask up is posted on the front door of Ocean Gate Tower at the sprawling high-rise complex along Ocean Avenue in Revere. The notice warns about stepped-up fines voted by the board of trustees prompted by some residents not wearing masks. Residents who commit a first offense will face a $250 fine, followed by fines of $500, $750 and then $1,000 for subsequent violations.Residents of nearby buildings in the complex tell us masks are required when you step out of your unit.”Everybody should do their part by wearing a mask, but fining people that don’t wear the mask is kind of harsh,” one resident said. “They’re really asking very, little wash your hands, social distance, wear your mask,” another resident said. “It’s pretty simple.”
A flyer urging residents to mask up is posted on the front door of Ocean Gate Tower at the sprawling high-rise complex along Ocean Avenue in Revere.
The notice warns about stepped-up fines voted by the board of trustees prompted by some residents not wearing masks.
Residents who commit a first offense will face a $250 fine, followed by fines of $500, $750 and then $1,000 for subsequent violations.
Residents of nearby buildings in the complex tell us masks are required when you step out of your unit.
“Everybody should do their part by wearing a mask, but fining people that don’t wear the mask is kind of harsh,” one resident said.
“They’re really asking very, little wash your hands, social distance, wear your mask,” another resident said. “It’s pretty simple.”