Winslow Homer, American, Schooner at Sunset, 1880. Courtesy of Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum. Photo © President and Fellows of Harvard College This summer, Harvard Art Museums announced a new, permanent free admission policy for all visitors, effective June 23. The new policy represents a significant expansion of free access to […]
Congratuations to the New England Free Jacks Rugby Team, based in Quincy, Massachusetts. The Free Jacks capped a dream season with the franchise’s first league title, defeating the San Diego Legion 25-24 on Saturday, July 8 in the 2023 Major League Rugby Championship Final at SeatGeek Stadium in suburban Chicago. […]
Starting July 5, 2023, the Sumner Tunnel will be closed seven days a week through August 31, 2023 to facilitate work on the Sumner Tunnel Restoration Project. See more information at visitma.com. During this time, traffic will be diverted through signed detour routes. Travelers are encouraged to #DitchtheDrive and use alternative […]
Today, Governor Maura T. Healey appointed Emme Handy, Aisha Miller, Carlos Aramayo, Meg Mainzer-Cohen, Sheena Collier, Gwill York, and Xiomara DeLobato to the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) Board of Directors. The new appointees bring a range of experiences and are majority women and People of Color. Emme Handy, a […]
During an event at the White House today, President Joe Biden, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and federal telecommunication leaders announced that Massachusetts will receive $147 million from the national Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program overseen by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). The program will use $42 billion […]
Today, the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT) launched a new campaign centered on promoting Massachusetts as a welcoming and safe place for all. The “Massachusetts For Us All” campaign celebrates the diverse and inclusive nature of the state by featuring members of the LGBTQIA+ community in advertisements that […]
The Healey-Driscoll Administration released its Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) to Fiscal Year 2028 (FY28) Capital Investment Plan (CIP), which invests more than $14 billion over five years to build a more affordable, competitive and equitable future for Massachusetts. The more than $14 billion in investments in the FY24-FY28 CIP complement […]
Photo courtesy of Form Energy Inc. , Somerville, MA On June 16, the Massachusetts’ Economic Assistance Coordinating Council (EACC) approved nine projects for participation in the Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP), a program that seeks to create new jobs and help businesses grow by offering credits to lower taxes in […]
Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll is joined by EEA Secretary Rebecca Tepper and DCR Commissioner Brian Arrigo The Healey-Driscoll Administration this week announced $11.6 million in funding through the MassTrails Grant Program to support 68 trail improvement projects. Across Massachusetts, these projects will expand and connect the state’s network of off-road, […]
Today, the Executive Office of Economic Development named Kate Fox, former Executive Director of Destination Salem, as Executive Director of the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT). “Massachusetts is home to historic towns and cities, beautiful natural resources, and seasonal destinations that attract thousands of visitors annually and help drive our […]
