Monthly Archives: December 2022

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Massachusetts Awards $1 Million through the Cranberry Bog Renovation Grant Program

The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) has awarded $1,000,000 to 17 organizations through the Massachusetts Cranberry Bog Renovation Grant Program. The program focuses on addressing potential challenges to the Commonwealth’s cranberry industry that may add value to the producers, products, and services provided. Competitive grants are awarded for projects […]

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Baker-Polito Administration Breaks Ground on the Michael Joyce Memorial Playground at Marine Park

(December 19, 2022) — Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Beth Card and Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Commissioner Doug Rice joined state and local officials and key stakeholders for the groundbreaking of the Michael Joyce Memorial Playground located at Marine Park in the City of Boston’s South Boston […]

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Baker-Polito Administration Releases Massachusetts Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2050

Today, the Baker-Polito Administration released its Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2050 (2050 CECP), which provides the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with a comprehensive plan to achieve the Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions limit by 2050. Achieving Net Zero in 2050 requires a level of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that […]

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Boston Announces Commemorative Events Leading to the 250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party in December 2023

Today, Meet Boston, the 250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party Board of Advisors (BOA) and Revolution 250, a consortium of organizations working together to commemorate the 250th anniversaries of the events that led to the American Revolution, officially kick-off the 250th commemorative anniversary year of  the Boston Tea Party, […]

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Massachusetts Approves 11 Economic Development Projects Supporting Job Growth and Business Expansion

Altaeros Energies, Inc.  Today, the Commonwealth’s Economic Assistance Coordinating Council (EACC) approved 11 projects for participation in the Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP). These projects are expected to create 782 net new jobs and retain 828 jobs throughout Massachusetts, while leveraging approximately $648 million in private investment. Of the applicants […]

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Massachusetts Directs $169 Million of Federal Funds to Promote Small Business Growth and Entrepreneurship

Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced plans to administer $168,591,178 from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to promote small business growth and entrepreneurship in Massachusetts. This funding, awarded to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts under the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), will support new or expanded programs offered by quasi-public […]

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Baker-Polito Administration Celebrates Broadband Expansion Progress

Today, the Baker-Polito Administration celebrated the impacts of the Last Mile infrastructure program and discussed new investments to support broadband access and digital equity programs across Massachusetts. To date, the Last Mile infrastructure program has delivered high-speed internet access to approximately 26,000 premises, including households and small businesses, across 53 towns in […]

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