Recent Press Releases on Mass.gov

This report shows press releases released in the last 30 days.

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Following Governor Healey’s Demand, Utilities Agree to Waive All Interest Charges for Winter Energy Bill Relief

1/28/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Governor Healey spoke with the utilities today and the companies agreed to waive millions in interest

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Former Gloucester Harbormaster Thomas Ciarametaro Jr. pays $16,200 for Violating Conflict of Interest Law

1/28/2026 State Ethics Commission

Ciarametaro had a subordinate complete his college coursework during city work hours

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $8.2 Million to Expand Early College Programs Across Massachusetts

1/27/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Grants will expand access and add up to 44 new Early College partnerships, doubling the number of participating students to 20,000 by 2028

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Healey-Driscoll Administration and Electric Utilities Launch the Power Forward Initiative to Build Housing Faster and Lower Costs

1/27/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

The Administration and utilities announce several additional measures aimed at bringing new housing and other projects online more quickly and efficiently, reducing project development costs

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Expands Opportunities for Cleanup of Fishing Gear Debris

1/27/2026 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Partners and the public will now be able to clean up fishing gear debris to prevent ghost fishing, protect marine life, and enhance public safety

Marine debris on a beach in Rockport
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Strengthens Public Participation in Cleanups

1/27/2026 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

Six grants awarded to enhance education and boost community collaboration in local waste site cleanups

microphone graphic, with the text Educate, Empower, Participate
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MassDOT Announces Award Recipients for the 2025-2026 Safe Routes to School Bike Rack Grant

1/23/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Promotes walking, biking, and rolling to school by providing, replacing, or expanding bike racks