Following above-average rainfall throughout most of the Commonwealth in July, Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Kathleen Theoharides today declared that drought conditions remain unchanged from last month, with Level 0-Normal Conditions in all regions across the Commonwealth except Cape Cod, which remains at a Level 1-Mild Drought. As outlined in […]
Last week, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito joined executives from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative to announce $700,722 in grants from the ‘Pathways to Scale’ program, an effort from the Commonwealth to boost tech and innovation companies emerging from the startup phase and poised for growth. The four grants will help build […]
Effective July 30, 2021: The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has issued a new mask advisory in light of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s updated guidance. “Fully vaccinated individuals are advised to wear a mask or face covering when indoors (and not in your own home) if you […]
The Baker-Polito Administration today announced over $17.3 million in grants to address failing dams, coastal infrastructure, and levees across the Commonwealth. The announcement was made by Governor Charlie Baker, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Kathleen Theoharides and state and local officials at Haskell Pond Dam in […]
The Baker-Polito Administration announced nearly $4 million in grant funding to support 52 trail projects across the Commonwealth as part of the MassTrails Grant Program. The grants will assist the construction, maintenance, and improvements for a variety of public trails across the Commonwealth, including hiking trails, bikeways, and shared-use paths. […]
The Baker-Polito Administration announced more than $5 million in grants for nine dredging projects through the Massachusetts Dredging Program. The announcement was made at the Boathouse at Chequessett Club in Wellfleet. Established to promote the strength and sustainability of the Commonwealth’s coastal harbors through support of saltwater dredging, the Dredging […]
Mass Office of Travel & Tourism is delighted to welcome Good Morning America to Massachusetts this week, as part of GMA’s Rise and Shine series looking at states reopening across the United States. The MA segment aired on Thursday, July 15, and offers a glimpse of what Massachusetts has to […]
LOWELL – Today, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito joined Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy and local business, community, and municipal leaders on the first stop of a statewide small business and downtown conversation tour. The purpose of the tour is to celebrate the Commonwealth’s reopening and discuss the Administration’s […]
Today, Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito joined Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism Executive Director Keiko Matsudo Orrall to announce $2 million in awards to 34 recipients as part of the Destination Development Capital (DDC) Grant Program, a new competitive grant program created through the economic development bill signed […]
Building on efforts to provide young people in urban communities across the Commonwealth with safe, fun recreational opportunities throughout the summer, the Baker-Polito Administration today announced the award of $1.5 million in funding to support 55 programs at 80 locations through the 2021 Summer Nights Initiative. The expanded Summer Nights […]
