Monthly Archives: January 2023

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MASSACHUSETTS ANNOUNCES NEW DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT CAPITAL GRANT PROGRAM FOR TOURISM VENUES

The Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development (EOHED) through the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) is committed to helping communities recover from the impact of COVID-19 and contribute to the long-term strength and sustainability of the Commonwealth. Funded at $2 million through the Capital Budget and the […]

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Massachusetts Celebrates Lunar New Year, the Year of the Rabbit

(Boston) — The Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT) has compiled a selection of 2023 Lunar New Year activities to highlight the cultural traditions of Asian-American communities in the Bay State.  Events range from children’s activities and art exhibits to culinary offerings and social gatherings. Celebrations run from January 22 through […]

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GOV. HEALEY + LT. GOVERNOR DRISCOLL TO SPEAK AT MASS MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION’S ANNUAL MEETING, JAN 20-21

BOSTON – Newly elected Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll will be addressing local officials at the Massachusetts Municipal Association’s 44th Annual Meeting & Trade Show, which will be held at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston on Jan. 20 and 21, 2023. More than 1,200 municipal officials from […]

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Governor Healey Signs Executive Order Creating Massachusetts’ First Ever Climate Chief

Governor Maura Healey & Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer (image courtesy of State House News) On January 6, 2023,  the first full day of her administration, Governor Maura Healey signed an Executive Order establishing the position of Climate Chief and creating an Office of Climate Innovation and Resilience within the Governor’s Office. […]

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Massachusetts Awards $6+ Million in Green Communities Grants

(January 3, 2023) — The Baker-Polito Administration announced $6,180,510 in Green Communities competitive grants to 50 municipalities across Massachusetts to fund clean energy projects. With this announcement, the Baker-Polito Administration has awarded nearly $127 million since 2015 to Green Communities for Designation and Competitive Grants through the Massachusetts Department of […]

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