The Baker-Polito Administration recently announced $2.2 million in grants to 20 recipients as part of the Destination Development Capital grants, a program created through the economic development bill signed into law by Governor Baker in 2021. Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito and Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism Executive Director Keiko Matsudo […]
Stage Harbor, Chatham, Cape Cod The Baker-Polito Administration announced nearly $10.8 million in Seaport Economic Council grants for 19 projects. The grants will help coastal communities advance projects that benefit commercial maritime industries, improve resident and visitor access to waterfront assets, mitigate the impacts of climate change, and advance future […]
Bell Brook Farm in West Brookfield Earlier this month, the Baker-Polito Administration announced $63,788 in grant awards to the Matching Enterprise Grants for Agriculture (MEGA) program, administered through the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) The MEGA programs helps beginning farmers expand and improve their farm operations. This year, seven […]
The City of Chelsea launched a new travel and tourism campaign this summer, entitled ‘Discover Chelsea,’ showcasing the city’s rich multi-cultural traditions, its storied history and its abundance of hospitality assets, including 900-plus high-quality hotel rooms and hundreds of vibrant small businesses. The official launch of Discover Chelsea took place […]
With 90 percent of Massachusetts experiencing drought conditions, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Beth Card today declared a Level 2-Signficant Drought in the Northeast, Southeast, Connecticut River Valley, and Central Regions of the state. Additionally, the Islands Region will remain at Level 1-Mild Drought along with the Western Region, […]
Mountain View Farm, Easthampton, Hampshire County, MA The Baker-Polito Administration today announced grants totaling $400,000 has been awarded to several Commonwealth farms through the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources’ (MDAR) Agricultural Preservation Restriction Program (APR) to improve farm operations. MDAR provides farmers with business planning and technical assistance in addition […]
The Baker-Polito Administration announced the 2022 allocation of the Community Investment Tax Credit (CITC) Program. This year, 51 Community Development Corporations (CDCs) and Community Service Organizations (CSOs) will leverage $9.5 million in tax credits, enabling them to raise nearly $20 million from local donors. Lt. Governor Karyn Polito and Housing […]
On June 24, 2022, the Baker-Polito Administration announced the availability of $1.88 million in competitive grants for electric-only projects from public, private and non-profit entities that will reduce diesel emissions from vehicles, engines, and equipment throughout the Commonwealth. This program, administered by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), is […]
Image Courtesy of Factorial, Inc. in Methuen, Massachusetts On Thursday, June 16, the Commonwealth’s Economic Assistance Coordinating Council (EACC) approved seven projects for participation in the Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP). These projects are expected to create 451 net new jobs and retain 148 jobs throughout Massachusetts, while leveraging approximately […]
(June 16, 2022) Today FIFA announced Boston as one of the cities selected to host FIFA World Cup 2026TM, the first men’s World Cup contended in North America since 1994. Each host city is projected to host four to six matches over the course of the tournament. Boston will also […]
