By CHRIS COLLINS
(Holyoke, MA) — Visitors to the Holyoke Mall will soon be able to shop sans masks. The mall has announced an update to its mask policy in accordance with new COVID guidelines announced by the state earlier this week. Beginning on May 29, Holyoke Mall shoppers who are fully vaccinated will no longer be required to wear a mask, however, the mall strongly encourages all guests to continue to wear a mask as individual venue rules may differ. Those who are not fully vaccinated will need to continue to wear a mask on site.