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Healey-Driscoll Administration Names Elizabeth Mahony as New Energy Resources Commissioner

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 […]

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Mass Dept of Conservation + Recreation Announces February 2023 School Vacation Programming

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 […]

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Mass Cultural Council Celebrates $51M in Cultural Sector Pandemic Recovery Grants

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 […]

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GOVERNOR HEALEY PROCLAIMS FEBRUARY AS BLACK HISTORY MONTH IN MASSACHUSETTS

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, […]

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Moviemaker Magazine names Boston in Top 25 Best Places to Live and Work as a MovieMaker

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, […]

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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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