This month the Baker-Polito Administration announced $1,075,000 in grants to 28 organizations in 22 communities throughout the Commonwealth to strengthen community-based innovation and entrepreneurship. The sixth round of the Collaborative Workspace Program, administered by MassDevelopment, aims to accelerate business formation, job creation, and entrepreneurial activity in communities by supporting infrastructure […]
Photo: State officials planted the 30,000th tree as part of Massachusetts’ Greening the Gateway Cities Program As part of Climate Week celebrations in Massachusetts (week of September 20), Governor Charlie Baker joined Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Kathleen Theoharides and state and local officials to plant the milestone 30,000th tree […]
Photo: Environmental officials celebrate clean energy investments at Greater Lawrence Sanitary District, helping to make the wastewater treatment plant a net-zero operation Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Kathleen Theoharides will participate in events held across the state to celebrate Climate Week in Massachusetts. Additionally, Commissioners within the […]
Tropical Products, Inc. (Salem) On September 23, the Commonwealth’s Economic Assistance Coordinating Council (EACC) approved eight projects for participation in the Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP). These projects are expected to create 375 net new jobs and retain 370 jobs throughout Massachusetts, while leveraging approximately $130 million in private investment. […]
Building on the Baker-Polito Administration’s national leadership on climate change and its commitment to achieving Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050, Governor Charlie Baker today signed an Executive Order which establishes a Commission on Clean Heat to advise the Administration on strategies and policies to achieve deep emissions reductions […]
Rock Harbor, Eastham, Cape Cod The Baker-Polito Administration announced more than $6.7 million in Seaport Economic Council (SEC) grants for 16 projects in 14 coastal communities. The awarded funds will help coastal communities advance projects that benefit commercial maritime industries, improve resident and visitor access to waterfront assets, mitigate the […]
On the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001, the Massachusetts 9/11 Fund will host the state’s official Annual Commemoration to pay tribute to the victims of 9/11, particularly those with ties to Massachusetts, who lost their lives on that tragic day 20 years ago. The annual commemoration […]
Massachusetts is celebrating Bay State Bike Month, a month-long celebration of bicycling across the Bay State. A variety of bike-friendly activities is planned, including the MassCommute Bicycle Challenge being held September 19-26. MassBike and MassCommute have teamed up to create bike-friendly events to participate in “Rolling Together Again” bicycle challenges. The […]
Starting in November, Delta service will launch a new daily, nonstop flight between Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) and New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA), the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) and Delta Air Lines announced recently. Delta previously served ORH from Detroit (DTW). The airport is also offering free parking for travelers […]
Building on its commitment to creating a more climate change resilient Commonwealth, the Baker-Polito Administration this week announced $21 million in grants to cities and towns through the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Program. The grant program provides communities with funding and technical support to identify climate hazards, develop strategies to […]
