Susan Houston of MassEcon receives a Governor’s Proclamation from EOHED Secretary Jay Ash As it celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2018, MassEcon is receiving well-deserved praise from government and business leaders throughout Massachusetts. Under the leadership of Susan Houston, MassEcon has become one of the state’s premier nonprofit business organizations, […]
The Baker-Polito Administration announced $3.6 million in grants through the 2018 Navigational Dredging Pilot Program. The awards support ten projects in eleven communities for the upcoming dredging season. The projects are expected to remove nearly 188,000 cubic yards of harbor sediment. Governor Charlie Baker called the new program “the direct […]
On August 28, Governor Charlie Baker joined Plymouth 400 officials and elected officials to announce a series of Signature Events to mark the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrims arrival in Plymouth in 1620. Joining Governor Baker at the podium were Dusty Rhodes, Chair of the Plymouth Massachusetts 400 Commission; State […]
MGM Springfield, New England’s first integrated luxury resort, officially opened its doors on Friday, August 24, 2018. Prior to the opening, thousands of visitors lined Main Street to enjoy a celebratory procession featuring hundreds of MGM Springfield employees, Cirque du Soleil performers, The Minutemen UMASS Marching Band, Indian Motorcycles, community […]
The City of Worcester is the new home for the Boston Red Sox AAA affiliate, thanks to a commitment from the Baker-Polito Administration and municipal leaders to redevelop Worcester’s Canal District through public infrastructure, market rate housing and roadway improvements. The announcement was made on Friday, August 17, as Lieutenant […]
State and city officials, transportation leaders and the general public got a first look at the MBTA’s new Red Line subway car on display at Boston City Hall Plaza this week. Governor Charlie Baker, Massachusetts Transportation Secretary and CEO Stephanie Pollack and MBTA General Manager Luis Ramírez joined officials from […]
Marshfield Maritime Center and Harbormaster facility Today the Baker-Polito Administration announced over $3.8 million in Seaport Economic Council Grants to support projects in eight communities and the Cape Cod region. The grants help coastal cities and towns strengthen their economy, support job growth and build resilience to climate change. The grants […]
Today, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito celebrated $8.4 million in MassWorks Infrastructure Program investments in five projects, directly impacting six communities and benefitting Central Massachusetts. Ribbon cuttings in Leominster, Phillipston, Gardner, Shirley and Groton marked the completion of public infrastructure projects that will strengthen communities and benefit local economies. These investments […]
Today, Governor Charlie Baker signed into law the 2018 Sales Tax Holiday on August 10-11 throughout Massachusetts. The 6.25% sales tax is being waived for purchases under $2,500.00. Here are FAQs from Mass Department of Revenue, and a link to the Sales Tax Holiday legislation. Governor Baker tweeted, “This weekend, […]
by Lia Jackson The August Moon Festival, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival, is the second largest festival in China. It began back in 771 BCE and is held in the middle of autumn, according to the Chinese Lunar Calendar, as a way to celebrate the harvest on a night of the […]
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