Monthly Archives: September 2021

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Massachusetts Celebrates 30,000th Greening the Gateway Cities Program Tree Planting

Photo: State officials planted the 30,000th tree as part of Massachusetts’ Greening the Gateway Cities Program As part of Climate Week celebrations in Massachusetts (week of September 20), Governor Charlie Baker joined Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Kathleen Theoharides and state and local officials to plant the milestone 30,000th tree […]

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State Environmental Officials Celebrate Climate Week in Massachusetts

Photo: Environmental officials celebrate clean energy investments at Greater Lawrence Sanitary District, helping to make the wastewater treatment plant a net-zero operation   Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Kathleen Theoharides will participate in events held across the state to celebrate Climate Week in Massachusetts. Additionally, Commissioners within the […]

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Massachusetts Approves Eight Economic Development Projects Supporting Job Growth and Business Expansion

Tropical Products, Inc. (Salem) On September 23, the Commonwealth’s Economic Assistance Coordinating Council (EACC) approved eight projects for participation in the Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP). These projects are expected to create 375 net new jobs and retain 370 jobs throughout Massachusetts, while leveraging approximately $130 million in private investment.  […]

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Massachusetts Establishes First-in-the-Nation Commission on Clean Heat

Building on the Baker-Polito Administration’s national leadership on climate change and its commitment to achieving Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050, Governor Charlie Baker today signed an Executive Order which establishes a Commission on Clean Heat to advise the Administration on strategies and policies to achieve deep emissions reductions […]

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Massachusetts Awards $6.7 Million to 14 Coastal Communities for Projects that Benefit Local Economies + Counter Climate Impacts

Rock Harbor, Eastham, Cape Cod The Baker-Polito Administration announced more than $6.7 million in Seaport Economic Council (SEC) grants for 16 projects in 14 coastal communities. The awarded funds will help coastal communities advance projects that benefit commercial maritime industries, improve resident and visitor access to waterfront assets, mitigate the […]

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Massachusetts 9/11 Fund Hosts Annual Commemoration on 20th Anniversary of 9/11

On the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001, the Massachusetts 9/11 Fund will host the state’s official Annual Commemoration to pay tribute to the victims of 9/11, particularly those with ties to Massachusetts, who lost their lives on that tragic day 20 years ago. The annual commemoration […]

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MassBike Celebrates Bay State Bike Month in September

Massachusetts is celebrating Bay State Bike Month, a month-long celebration of bicycling across the Bay State.  A variety of bike-friendly activities is planned, including the MassCommute Bicycle Challenge being held September 19-26. MassBike and MassCommute  have teamed up to create bike-friendly events to participate in “Rolling Together Again” bicycle challenges. The […]

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Massport, Delta Announce New Route between Worcester + New York, Starting in November

Starting in November,  Delta service will launch a new daily, nonstop flight between Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) and New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA), the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) and Delta Air Lines announced recently. Delta previously served ORH from Detroit (DTW). The airport is also offering free parking for travelers […]

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Massachusetts Awards $21 Million in Climate Change Funding to Cities and Towns

Building on its commitment to creating a more climate change resilient Commonwealth, the Baker-Polito Administration this week announced $21 million in grants to cities and towns through the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Program. The grant program provides communities with funding and technical support to identify climate hazards, develop strategies to […]

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