Virus Complaints Mount Against Cape Cod Businesses: Patch PM

FALMOUTH, MA — It's Monday, July 27. Here's what Patch has been covering on Cape Cod, the islands and across Massachusetts today.

Dozens of Cape Cod businesses have been the target of complaints filed with the Massachusetts Attorney General's office for failing to protect workers and customers from the coronavirus. The office began accepting complaints from an online portal on May 20. Statewide, more than 1,300 complaints have been filed in the nine weeks since the online complaint form was launched.

We looked at complaints in Barnstable and Falmouth, but you can also view all the more than 1,300 complaints filed statewide as of July 20 on this spreadsheet — or search them in the database below. Keep in mind that some villages within Cape Cod and island towns may require their than own search.

Safety concerns can be reported by using the AG's online portal or by calling AG's Fair Labor Hotline at 617-727-3465.

Also on Cape Cod and the Islands today:

An island off the coast of Cape Cod opened to the public for the first time in more than 300 years.

Sipson Island has been privately owned since 1711, but as of Saturday, the public can explore it after the Sipson Island Trust purchased most of the island for conservation. Visitors were encouraged to go hiking, birdwatching and fishing.

Across Massachusetts:

Widow Of Slain Weymouth Officer Sees Police Reform Bill As 'Personal Attack'

The widow of Weymouth Police Sergeant Michael Chesna is not happy with the proposals for police reform in Massachusetts.

Cindy Chesna weighed in on that and a controversial decision to remove the thin blue line flag from fire department trucks in neighboring Hingham over the weekend.

Is Red Sox Season In Jeopardy After Marlins COVID Outbreak?

Questions surround the future of what was an already shaky Major League Baseball effort to play a season following an outbreak of coronavirus cases on the Miami Marlins.

It was reported Monday morning the Marlins have had at least 14 positive test results in recent days, including nearly half the players on their active roster. The team played a weekend series in Philadelphia and was scheduled to open its home schedule Monday night against Baltimore, a game that has been postponed.

Massachusetts Schools Are Still The Best In The Nation: Study

Much has changed about school in Massachusetts in 2020, but one thing that has stayed consistent is its top standing in the country.

Massachusetts schools were far and away No. 1 in a new study conducted by personal finance site WalletHub. The Bay State led both the quality and safety lists in rankings released Monday morning.

Also today:

• Massachusetts COVID-19 Case Counts on the Rise Again
• Quincy Parent Tests Positive For Coronavirus After Graduation
• Colleges Plan For Virus Testing, But Strategies Vary Widely