Photo courtesy of David Narkewicz A new passenger train service operated by Amtrak in conjunction with Mass Department of Transportation (MassDOT) launched on Friday, August 30, 2019 in Western Massachusetts. Called the Valley Flyer, the new service is making stops in Greenfield, Northampton, Holyoke and Springfield on its way to […]
Stockbridge, Massachusetts A new survey released this week by AAA Northeast indicates that almost 40% of Massachusetts residents plan to travel 100 to 500 miles this Labor Day Weekend, which runs from Friday, August 30 to Monday, September 2, 2019. In the tourism industry, anyone traveling over 50 miles and/or […]
Lt. Governor Karyn Polito at Saquatucket Harbor in Harwich on Cape Cod The Baker-Polito Administration announced nearly $1.5 million in Seaport Economic Council Grants this week to support projects in 4 Massachusetts coastal communities. The awards advance projects that help seaside municipalities better leverage the economic, educational, and recreational opportunities […]
Farmers from across Massachusetts competed in the 35th Annual Tomato Contest held at Boston Public Market’s KITCHEN in Haymarket Square, Boston on Tuesday, August 28, 2019. This year’s contest drew 82 entries from 18 farms across the Commonwealth. Farmers from Holliston, Raynham, Sudbury and Pepperell won the top prizes. Designed […]
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Mass DOT) is putting a shine on an important part of the state’s history, with the restoration of 21 historic tercentenary markers originally created in 1930 to celebrate the Bay State’s 300th anniversary. The 21 historic markers are located in ten cities and towns, including […]
Today Delta Air Lines announced new flights in 2020 between Boston’s Logan International Airport and the cities of London and Manchester in the United Kingdom, including an upgrade to new 767-400 aircraft on these routes. And it is teaming up with joint venture partner Virgin Atlantic to offer “unrivaled customer […]
Today Governor Charlie Baker, MassDOT Secretary and CEO Stephanie Pollack, and MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak introduced the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority‘s (MBTA) first new Orange Line train comprised of 6 brand new cars into regular service from Wellington Station. The 6 new cars entering passenger service today are the first of […]
Massachusetts’ 2019 Sales Tax Holiday is taking place this weekend on August 17-18. Retail items of up to $2,500, purchased in Massachusetts for personal use on these two days, are exempt from the 6.2% sales tax. Governor Charlie Baker called the Sales Tax Holiday “a great opportunity to buy in […]
On Wednesday, July 31, 2019 Governor Charlie Baker signed the Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) $43.321 billion budget into law. Governor Baker said, “A strong economy and prudent fiscal management have allowed our Administration to work with the Legislature to continue building the Commonwealth’s Stabilization Fund and invest in key areas […]
Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) announced a communication plan to inform passengers, employees and tenants about an upcoming series of construction projects at Boston Logan International Airport. The projects will have major impacts to the traveling public, including roadway detours starting this fall, and will all be completed within the next […]
