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Massachusetts is ready to help federal workers with employment in private and public sectors and provide job training resources
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration today launched a new website — mass.gov/fedup — that provides employment and job training resources for federal workers, including individuals who have been laid off by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. The website features job
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BOSTON — Following nearly seven months of below-normal precipitation, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper declared the Connecticut River Valley region has been raised to a Level – 3 Critical Drought. The Western region has been raised to a Level – 2 Significant Drought. Critical and Significant drought conditions persist in all other regions across the state.
As outlined in the Massachusetts Drought Management Plan, a Level 3
The Healey-Driscoll Administration, in coordination with the National Weather Service Boston/Norton office, encourages all Massachusetts residents to know their flood risk and take steps to protect themselves and their homes.
FRAMINGHAM — The Healey-Driscoll Administration, in coordination with the National Weather Service Boston/Norton office, encourages all Massachusetts residents to know their flood risk and take steps to protect themselves and their homes during Flood Safety Awareness Week, March 9-15. Flooding is the most common natural hazard in Massachusetts and nationally, 90 percent of all presidentially declared natural disasters involve flooding.
“I've visited communities after severe flooding and seen firsthand the
Graduates of Class #328 Represent 17 Massachusetts Fire Departments
STOW — State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy leadership today announced the graduation of 33 firefighters from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program. Video of the ceremony will be posted to the DFS YouTube channel this afternoon.
“Massachusetts firefighters are on the frontlines protecting their
Lawsuit has resulted in restoration of billions of dollars in critical federal funding for environmental, healthcare, infrastructure, and other necessary programs
BOSTON — Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and a coalition of 22 other attorneys general today secured a preliminary injunction order in New York v. Trump. The order blocks the Trump Administration's illegal policy to place a categorical freeze on billions of
Abrupt Funding Cuts Include Disruptions to Programs That Address Teacher Shortages in Springfield, Holyoke, and Boston
BOSTON — Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of attorneys general in a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s unlawful termination of grant funding for nationwide K-12 teacher preparation programs. The termination includes more than $6
Funding will create cooler neighborhoods and expand tree canopy in Environmental Justice (EJ) communities
BOSTON — Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced over $1.3 million in grants from the Cooling Corridors program, which focuses on planting trees along popular walking routes and in environmental justice neighborhoods across Massachusetts. The funding, through the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs’ (EEA) Division of Conservation Services, will go to thirteen municipalities and one nonprofit
New standing orders will improve reproductive and maternal health for MassHealth and Health Safety Net members
Boston — Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced two standing orders that will allow eligible MassHealth members and Health Safety Net (HSN) patients to access prenatal vitamins and over the counter (OTC) oral contraceptives at no cost. This move is part of the administration’s commitment to improving reproductive and maternal health outcomes and reducing health disparities for women and infants.
“Our administration is committed to expanding access to reproductive and
Due to federal requirement, anyone traveling by plane domestically, or wishing to enter secure federal facilities, will need a REAL ID or Passport
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is reminding residents that, beginning May 7, anyone traveling by plane domestically or entering certain federal facilities will need a Registry-issued REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or ID, or a valid passport. The
STOW — State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine announced the graduation of four dozen recruits from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s Call/Volunteer Recruit Firefighter Training Program this week, including Deputy State Fire Marshal Maribel Fournier.
On the evening of March 4, the 21 members of Call/Volunteer Recruit Class
Boston — Today, Governor Maura Healey announced the nomination of John J. Stocks to serve as the Clerk Magistrate of the Springfield District Court. Attorney Stocks has worked for the Springfield District Court for over three decades and was appointed as Acting Clerk Magistrate by Chief Justice Stacey Fortes in 2023. He will now be considered by the Governor’s Council for confirmation.
“With over 30 years of experience in the Springfield District Court,
During this week’s Council meeting,
The Mattahunt Community center is a cornerstone of the Mattapan neighborhood and provides residents with a community space, an accessible stage, a recording studio, an indoor pool, and a gymnasium. This generous donation will support the Center's continued efforts to serve the needs of the community.
The donation was accepted unanimously by the Council.
Progress Report: Mattapan, an interactive storymap, was recently updated to share progress the City has made in the neighborhood. Read about four of the projects featured in the report.
PLAN: Mattapan was published in May 2023 following almost five years of community engagement.
Progress Report: Mattapan, an interactive storymap, is one of the ways the City reports back to Mattapan residents on the status of major public investments it is making to achieve the goals of the plan. Progress Report: Mattapan was published in May 2024 and was updated in January 2025 to share additional progress.
The storymap features six sections, Housing, Arts & Culture, Parks &
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is thrilled to announce the first annual Duck Boat Pull, set to take place on Saturday, April 12 at Boston Common. This one-of-a-kind fundraiser, hosted in partnership with
*Please note the nature of this construction work is weather dependent.
Today, Mayor Michelle Wu, the City of Boston’s Human Services Cabinet, and Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) announced applications are now open for the latest round of Swim Safe Boston grants to support non-profit organizations in Boston that provide free swim lessons for youth. The $250,000 in grant funding continues the City’s commitment to ensuring families have access to affordable, beginner-level swim lessons for kids. In
Boston (March 7, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement ahead of the start of Daylight Saving Time (DST) on Sunday. Senator Markey is an original cosponsor of the Sunshine Protection Act to make DST permanent. In March 2022, the Sunshine Protection Act unanimously passed the U.S. Senate.
“Every year, we set our clocks back in the Fall and say goodbye to the
Washington (March 6, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee and co-author of the original National Climate Bank Act with Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), a member of the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, together with Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, today called for answers from Jane Fraser, CEO of Citigroup, and Sunil Garg, CEO of Citibank North America (N.A.), on the reported freeze of federal investments made under the National
Air travel, flood and wildfire response, infectious disease control, nuclear safety, veterans’ healthcare and benefits, food safety are all at risk after massive layoffs
“Congress and the public need to better understand the full impact of these terminations on our health and safety, given that the Administration and Musk clearly do not.”
Washington (March 6, 2025) - Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.) Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) sent a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) requesting an investigation into how the recent mass firings of probationary federal workers have impacted Americans’ health and safety.
In recent weeks, President Trump has fired at least 25,000 probationary
Mass firings, office closures could delay taxpayers’ refunds, allow major abuses to go undetected or unaddressed
“Reducing IRS staff will have profound effects, hindering the agency’s ability to process … tax returns … potentially causing delays for taxpayers waiting for refunds, and inhibiting the agency’s ability to conduct audits to catch wealthy tax cheats.”
Washington (March 6, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) joined Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, and their colleagues in sending a letter to the Acting Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA), urging her to launch an investigation into the Trump
In New Response to Lawmakers, Joint Committee on Taxation Reveals GOP Use of “Magic Math” Would Be Unprecedented
Republicans want to use “magic math” to pay for billionaire tax cuts and falsely claim no cost to American taxpayers
Washington, D.C. – In a new response to a recent letter sent by U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Mark R. Warner (D-Va.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), and Peter Welch (D-Vt.), the nonpartisan Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) revealed the unprecedented nature of Republicans’ proposed “magic math” to pay for billionaire tax cuts and falsely claim no cost to American taxpayers.
On February 19, the lawmakers sent a letter to JCT, pressing for answers on
Paul Grover
Paul Grover consistently delivers remarkable results that set new standards in the luxury real estate market.
OSTERVILLE, MA, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties, a division of Commonwealth Realty Group, LLC, is thrilled to announce that Co-Founder Paul E. Grover has been named the #1 real estate agent in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices global network of approximately 45,000 agents. Renowned for his exemplary client service and strategic market insight, Grover consistently delivers
Recognized for Excellence in Sales Recruitment at the 2025 Stevie Awards
WAKEFIELD, MA, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Treeline, Inc. is proud to announce that it has won the Gold Stevie Award for Sales Recruitment Initiative of the Year category at the 19th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. This prestigious
BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Long-time radio personality Frankie Boyer, beloved host of the Holistic Health Show on WCRN 830 AM (Boston/Worcester), and lifestyle shows on WADK 1540 AM (Newport, RI),
SPRINGFIELD, Mass., March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LLumin, the leading CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) provider, announces it has been recognized in ARC Advisory Group’s insightful piece regarding the best way to
SOMERVILLE, Mass., March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgZen, a leader in agricultural technology, today announced the successful closing of a $10 million Series A funding round, led by DCVC Bio, alongside Material Impact, which led the
BOSTON, March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RENEW Energy Partners (RENEW), a leader in capital solutions for decarbonization, has joined forces with Kinsley Energy Systems (Kinsley), a 60-year veteran in on-site power generation, to deploy Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). With $100 million in projects
NEWTON, Mass. and SAN FRANCISCO, March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HAProxy Technologies, the company behind HAProxy One, the world’s fastest application delivery and security platform, announced today that Kelsey Hightower will deliver a keynote address at
Empowering future women leaders in STEM, the scholarship series supports students in the U.S., Bulgaria and India on their journey to shape computer science, software engineering, IT or related fields
BURLINGTON, Mass., March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS), the trusted provider of AI-powered digital experience and infrastructure software, today announced that applications are now open for the 2025
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Boston's trusted website design, SEO, and branding agency, WebXpress, empowers businesses with innovative digital solutions.
BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- WebXpress, a leading agency specializing in website design, website maintenance, SEO, and branding, is proud to announce its enhanced suite of digital solutions
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Track Title: Jerusalem Genre: Pop / Alternative Launch Date: 1st March 2025 ISRC Code: QZES62579015
BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Passionate about bridging the often solitary world of depression and emotional dysregulation with the open honesty of spiritual transcendence, Sam Welch is an artist who uses music to explore life, death, and the
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SPRINGFIELD, MA, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Choroideremia Research Foundation (CRF) is excited to announce the 2025 CRF International Conference, taking place June 25 – 28, 2025, at the Radisson Blu Mall of America in Bloomington, MN. This
Steve Herbert, Advisor and Board Member
Adroit DI
Adroit DI adds Steve Herbert as an Advisor & Board Member. His tech/commercial expertise will drive data management innovation.
BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Adroit DI, a leading life sciences data management company, is pleased to announce the addition of Steve Herbert to its team as an
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Can a Simple 3 x 4 Framework Unlock the Secrets to Goals, Values, Culture, Engagement, Leadership, and Team Effectiveness?
BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dr. J.D. Pincus, a leading researcher in motivation and organizational behavior, has published two pioneering papers that offer fresh perspectives on human goals and team effectiveness. These studies, appearing in
Cisco, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Red Hat, and Others Unite to Promote Cross-Industry Standards for Traditional Data and AI Applications
BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- OASIS Open, a global open source and standards organization, and the Data & Trust Alliance, a consortium dedicated to developing data and AI practices that create business value and earn trust, announced the upcoming launch of the OASIS Data Provenance Standards Technical Committee (DPS TC). Building on
Designer Goods on CoolKicks and Goldpawnership WhatNot Live Auction March 8, 9:30pm EST
WILMINGTON, Mass., March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Liberty Defense Holdings Ltd. (“Liberty” or the “Company”) (TSXV: SCAN, OTCQB: LDDFF, FSE: E30), a leading technology provider of AI-based next generation detection solutions for concealed weapons and
CorLife to become the exclusive distributor of the ReWalk Personal Exoskeleton for individuals with Workers’ Compensation claims
Partnership expected to enable Lifeward to achieve greater growth and penetration into the Workers’ Compensation market
MARLBOROUGH, Mass. and YOKNEAM ILLIT, Israel and GREEN BAY, Wis., March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lifeward Ltd., (Nasdaq: LFWD) (“Lifeward”) a global leader in innovative medical technology to transform the lives of people with physical limitations or disabilities, and CorLife, LLC., (“CorLife”) a division of Numotion, the nation’s leading and largest provider
Eagle Coins Gold and Silver Buying
Discover how rare and collectible coins are emerging as a lucrative alternative investment. Learn how to start your coin collection today!
HARWICH PORT, MA, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In an era where investors seek stability and long-term value, rare and collectible coins are gaining traction as a compelling alternative investment. Traditionally
Eagle Coins Gold and Silver Buying
Discover why silver's demand is rising and what’s driving its value surge. Learn how this underrated metal is becoming a top investment choice in today’s market
HARWICH PORT, MA, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Silver, often overshadowed by its more illustrious counterpart, gold, has been making significant strides in the commodities market. In 2023, silver prices surged by approximately 34%, outpacing gold's 25.9% increase.
This remarkable performance can be attributed to several factors, including
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Your Batteries and Electronics
ECER, Inc. Simplifies Recycling with Comprehensive, Environmentally Responsible Services
BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ECER, Inc., a leader in sustainable waste management, is pleased to announce the expansion of its services to offer a one-stop recycling solution for businesses, organizations, and communities nationwide. From batteries and electronic devices to light bulbs and a range of other
WATERTOWN, Mass., March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cangrade today announced it will now offer synchronous video interviewing. This capability will enable human resources (HR) professionals to leverage Cangrade’s skills-based, AI-generated interview guides to
BOSTON, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tive, the global leader in supply chain and logistics visibility technology, today released its fourth annual State of Visibility survey report, exposing the persistent tracking technology gaps that are driving financial and operational risk for businesses worldwide.
Despite record adoption of IoT, ELD, and
New functionality adds additional protection against cyber threats and supports compliance with evolving security standards for sensitive data transfers
BURLINGTON, Mass., March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS), the trusted provider of AI-powered digital experience and infrastructure software, today announced the addition of Web Application Firewall (WAF) functionality to Progress® MOVEit® Cloud managed file transfer (MFT)
