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. […]
Starting on Saturday, August 1, 2020, all visitors and returning residents entering Massachusetts must follow new travel orders. The Commonwealth has made great progress to slow the spread of COVID-19 and gradually re-open the economy, and all visitors have a responsibility to help us keep transmission levels as low as […]
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is urging the public to protect public health by adhering to important COVID-19 guidance such as wearing a face covering, practicing social distancing, and washing hands frequently when visiting state beaches and parks. The public is also reminded that alcohol is prohibited […]
