Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper today announced the appointment of Ashley E. Randle to the role of Commissioner of the Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR). MDAR supports, regulates, and enhances the rich diversity of the Commonwealth’s agricultural community to promote economically and environmentally sound food safety and […]
Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca L. Tepper today announced the appointment of Elizabeth Mahony to serve as Commissioner of the Department of Energy Resources (DOER). DOER develops and implements policies and programs aimed at ensuring the adequacy, security, diversity, and cost-effectiveness of the Commonwealth’s energy supply to create […]
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) announced that it will continue to offer free and low-cost family-friendly programs this year during the upcoming February school vacation week. Programming begins on Saturday, February 18, 2023, and is available across the Massachusetts State Park system. Visitors will be able to […]
Today Mass Cultural Council celebrated a historic $51,063,360 public investment into the Commonwealth’s creative and cultural sector by announcing the 5,218 recipients of two pandemic recovery grant programs at the Massachusetts State House. Joined by 300+ grantees, legislators, community leaders, and cultural sector partners, Mass Cultural Council recognized the 1,218 […]
The Massachusetts Marketing Partnership (MMP) has named Jere Shea as the new Director of the Massachusetts Film Office. He replaces longtime director Lisa Strout, who ran the Office from 2011 until her retirement in fall 2022. Shea has been serving as acting director since then. “We are delighted to fill […]
Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey today signed her first proclamation as Governor, recognizing February as Black History Month in the Commonwealth and urging all residents to join her in honoring the history and contributions of Massachusetts’ Black community. “Black history is American history. It’s filled with moments of pain, perseverance, […]
Congratulations to Boston, which ranks #13 on Moviemaker Magazine‘s list of best American cities for movie makers in the film industry. The magazine compiles its annual list based on surveys, production spending, tax incentives, additional research, and personal visits, whenever possible. It also did surveys with film officials, discussions with filmmakers, […]
