On April 28, Governor Baker announced the formation of a 19-member Advisory Board to determine the best ways to open the economy. Chaired by Lt. Governor Polito and Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Michael Kennealy, along with representatives from businesses, public health and municipal government, the Board’s role is to advise the Governor on how to balance the economic and public health concerns caused by the pandemic. MTF had an opportunity to provide input to the Board on the many considerations and concerns of its members.