Central Mass. Gym's Water And Power Cut Off After Defying Coronavirus Reopening Orders

A central Massachusetts town has cut off power and water to a gym that defied government orders and reopened amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Mark Reich, a lawyer for the town of Oxford, told WBZ-TV on Thursday that "domestic water and electricity service have been discontinued" at Prime Fitness & Nutrition.

A judge this week ordered the town to shut down the facility, which opened last month even though gyms are supposed to remain shuttered until Phase Three, which could begin on June 29 at the earliest.

The gym's owner, Dave Blondin, told WBZ on Wednesday that he "will continue to fight if this goes on two years, then so be it."

"Mr. Blondin is flouting the law and making no effort to respect public health and safety guidelines," Reich told The Boston Globe on Wednesday.

An email seeking comment was sent to the gym Thursday.