Herring River Estuary Restoration Project,Wellfleet, Cape Cod On August 21, 2020, the Baker-Polito Administration announced $798,500 in state grant funds for four ecological restoration projects in the towns of Plymouth, Mattapoisett, Wellfleet, Truro, and Northampton/Easthampton. The four projects help local partners remove aging dams, restore historic wetlands, and improve floodplain […]
This week, Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT) has issued a new digital booklet, Historic Women Trailblazers of Massachusetts, highlighting contributions made by women in the Commonwealth over the past three centuries. The 40-page digital booklet is being released to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment, giving […]
Photo courtesy of Ward Aquafarms in North Falmouth, MA Congratulations to four Massachusetts companies that received grants from the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to support the development of innovative technology for aquaculture, commercial and recreational fisheries, weather prediction, earth and ocean observations and modeling. In total, NOAA awarded […]
The Boston Black Hospitality Coalition has initiated an inaugural Boston Black Restaurant Month in August to celebrate Black-owned restaurants and bars throughout the greater Boston area. The 70+ Black-owned restaurants and bars are spread across Boston’s diverse neighborhoods and in nearby cities Cambridge and Somerville. Organizers are urging local residents […]
Due to above normal temperatures throughout July and early August and more than three months of below normal rainfall, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Kathleen Theoharides today declared a Level 2 – Significant Drought in all seven regions of the Commonwealth – the Western, Connecticut River Valley, Central, Northeast, […]
The Mass Dept of Public Health has a special message for Massachusetts residents and visitors: “When you go out, make sure you wear a mask or face covering. Masks slow the spread of COVID-19. They protect you. They protect everyone around you. And they help Massachusetts move in the right […]
The Baker-Polito Administration launched the MassGrown Exchange, an online platform designed to facilitate business-to-business connections within the local food system for products and services. The platform was developed following recommendations from the Administration’s Food Security Task Force, which promotes ongoing efforts to ensure that individuals and families throughout the Commonwealth […]
Today, Governor Charlie Baker announced a new set of initiatives aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19 in Massachusetts, especially in higher risk communities that have seen a recent uptick in cases. While Massachusetts has seen a decrease in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations since May, there has been a slight […]
The USS Constitution Museum is reopening to the public on Friday, August 7. Going forward the Museum is open Thursday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Museum President & CEO Anne Grimes Rand said, “We look forward to welcoming visitors back to the USS Constitution Museum. We are committed to providing […]
Dine Out Boston® (formerly Restaurant Week) is back on the menu August 16-21 & 23-28, an opportunity for food lovers to enjoy amazing cuisine at some of greater Boston’s finest and most popular restaurants. Visit DineOutBoston.com to browse menus, make reservations, and view takeout options at over 100 participating restaurants. […]
