Building on its ambitious commitment to achieve Net Zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the Commonwealth by 2050, the Baker-Polito Administration today released two reports – the Massachusetts 2050 Decarbonization Roadmap Report and an interim 2030 Clean Energy and Climate Plan (CECP) – that detail policies and strategies to equitably and cost-effectively reduce emissions […]
Photo courtesy of Cashman Dredging Earlier this month, the United States Army Corps of Engineers and Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) announced that Phase II of the Boston Harbor Dredging Project was complete and ahead of schedule by nearly one full year. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, partnering with Cashman […]
Today, the Baker-Polito Administration launched a $668 million program to provide financial assistance to Massachusetts small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program in part relies on the pending federal COVID-19 relief bill recently passed by Congress. Regardless of the developments at the federal level, the Baker-Polito Administration will […]
The Baker-Polito Administration announced $1,205,000 in grants to strengthen community-based innovation and entrepreneurship, awarded to 26 organizations in 18 communities throughout the Commonwealth. The fifth round of the Collaborative Workspace Program, administered by MassDevelopment, aims to accelerate business formation, job creation, and entrepreneurial activity in communities by supporting infrastructure that […]
Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced further restrictions to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in the Commonwealth, including new capacity and gathering limits. These measures will go into effect on Saturday, December 26 and will remain in effect until noon on January 10, 2021. Read a summary of the restrictions […]
The Baker-Polito Administration announced that nearly $49 million in grants to small businesses will be awarded through the COVID-19 Small Business Grant Program administered by the Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation. In October, the $50.8 million grant program was announced as a key component of Partnerships for Recovery, the Administration’s comprehensive plan to […]
Today, Massachusetts Department of Public Health released December Holiday Guidance to advise residents on how to limit the risk of exposure to COVID-19 during holiday activities. This year, the Commonwealth is asking residents to: Limit in-person celebrations to household members only Postpone or cancel travel this holiday season. If you do choose […]
The Atlantic Red Crab Company (New Bedford) This week the Commonwealth’s Economic Assistance Coordinating Council (EACC) approved 12 projects for participation in the Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP). In total, these projects are expected to create 672 net new jobs and retain 1,348 jobs throughout Massachusetts, while leveraging approximately $309 […]
Round one TDI Creative Catalyst Grant project “Main South Grown: Celebrating Food & Gardens in Main South” uses food and art to bring together Worcester growers, restaurants, urban farms, and artists MassDevelopment today announced the availability of $360,000 in funding for a new round of the Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) […]
Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced that effective Sunday, December 13, all communities in Massachusetts will return to Step 1 of Phase 3, of the Commonwealth’s reopening plan. This will reduce indoor capacities across a broad range of sectors of the economy and tighten several other workplace restrictions. The Administration announced […]
