SIMON PROPERTY GROUP is closing all of its shopping properties, including North Attleborough-based Emerald Square Mall, pictured, until March 29 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. / COURTESY EMERALD SQUARE MALL
PROVIDENCE – Multiple local shopping malls are either being ordered to close or have their common areas clear of people in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Simon Property Group, which owns Emerald Square Mall in North Attleborough, will close all of its retail properties, including malls, premium outlets and mills, starting Wednesday night…