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 […]
(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 […]
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 […]
The tourism industry has rebounded in The Berkshires in Western Massachusetts, according to 2021 tourism figures released by 1Berkshire and the Massachusetts Office of Travel + Tourism. The 2021 tourism impact numbers show a 55% increase in direct visitor spending over 2020. Spending in 2021 was 1% over that of 2019, the […]
Business bounced back at Flynn Cruiseport Boston in 2022, with 310,767 passengers and 128 cruise ships this season, including 56 homeport vessels and 72 port of calls, according to the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport). The Cruiseport served a record number of homeport ships this year with five vessels from four different […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Baker-Polito Administration today joined state and local officials and industry leaders at Wachusett Mountain Ski Area to celebrate the establishment of the new Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation. The new office, announced today by Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, is within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) […]
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 […]
