Massachusetts today reported no deaths from Covid-19, the first time that's happened since last March 17, at the beginning of our first surge. It's possible the number could be adjusted based on late reports, so we probably want to wait a bit before going "hooray!" just yet, but the number of total cases reported (472), people hospitalized (441) and test positivity rate (1.32% over past seven days) are all also part of downward trends, so things are getting better.

The Glynn Hospitality Group, which owns bars downtown and in the Back Bay and the South End, is suing its insurance company for notreimbusring it for all the money it's lost due to Covid-19 restrictions, despite having an "all risk" policy. Read more.

The Supreme Judicial Court ruled today that holding key court hearings via Zoom in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic is constitutional - but that a man facing criminal charges who agrees to waive his speedy-trial rights can decide to wait until he can have a hearing on evidence in person. Read more.

WCVB reports the state will be closing the Hynes, Gillette, Natick Mall and Danvers vaccination sites by the end of the month as it moves to distributing Covid-19 vaccine doses to mobile units and doctors' offices in an attempt to reach people who might not want to go to a giant site.

The MBTA announced today that it is continuing to require masks on all T property, even above-ground stations and even if you claim you've been vaccinated. Sure, you won't risk a fine anymore by going barefaced, but you could still find yourself kicked off the T if you try to stand your ground or something with a T official or cop. Read more.

BPS is considering setting up an online-only school for the coming school year, and is asking parents if they'd be interested in that. Read more.

WBUR reports the state will end its outdoor mask requirements starting April 30, "except for situations where it is not possible to maintain social distance and when required by business-specific guidelines." Indoor mask use will still be required, however. Various indoor and gathering limits will start to be relaxed over the coming month.

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The Rose Kennedy Greenway reports Trillium and City Winery will start serving their adult beverages along the lineal park next month, to parties of no more than six people, all of whom must also order food from a food truck along the Greenway. Read more.

The Beacon Hill Times reports on the historic site's re-opening after 13 months of being closed due to Covid-19.