Announcements

Additional $400 Million Will Be Invested Over the Next Five Years for Critical Building Infrastructure. The Baker-Polito Administration today announced investments totaling more than $120 million to four public colleges and universities to renovate and expand campus facilities that further students’ skills in STEM fields. Salem State University, Massasoit Community …

Wildlife education and sharing a love of outdoor recreation were at the heart of Larson’s 38 years of state service. After over 38 years of state service, Marion E. Larson retired in early March from her position as Chief of MassWildlife’s Information and Education (I&E) Section. Marion joined MassWildlife in …

“With less than a week left to file, the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) today reminds Massachusetts taxpayers to file their tax returns as soon as they can. The deadline to file Massachusetts personal income tax returns is Tuesday, April 19. “For the 2021 tax year over 90% of Massachusetts …

“Today, Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito joined Secretary of Public Safety and Security Terrence Reidy, legislators and public safety officials at the Yarmouth Police Department for a ceremonial bill signing of An Act allowing humane transportation of K9 partners, also known as “Nero’s Law.” The bill was …

If you don’t know what a 1440 Project is (and i did not!) you ask! Joanna Tomasz, the Executive Director of The Collective was happy to fill me on one happening right here in New Bedford at Gallery X. “A 1440 Project is a performance concept where all the material, …

City again partnering with community organizations to target vulnerable clients; Public libraries will also serve as distribution locations. City health and emergency management officials are coordinating with community organizations to distribute free, at-home COVID-19 test kits this week. In December 2021, the City successfully distributed nearly 38,000 kits (each containing …

“The Massachusetts State Police would like to remind drivers that April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The New England Traffic Safety Education Association (NETSEA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are sponsoring a campaign to bring awareness to distracted driving. The Massachusetts Hands-Free Law (Massachusetts General Law – …

“On Thursday evening, April 7, a ceremonial swearing-in took place for new Fire Chief John Kelley at the Main Street firehouse. Chief Kelley, who has served in the Wareham Fire Department since 1995, had his new badge pinned by his son, Cameron. Family, friends, public officials, and a large contingent …

“The Mattapoisett Police Department would like to welcome and congratulate our newest member of the department, Officer Luis DaSilva. On Wednesday, April 6, 2022 Officer DaSilva graduated from the MPTC 14th ROC Full-time Reserve Intermittent Police Academy in Randolph, MA and will now serve the Town of Mattapoisett as its …

“The Massachusetts State Police Mounted Unit had the distinct honor and pleasure of being requested to join the funeral procession for United States Marine Corp Captain Ross Reynolds. Captain Reynolds was killed, along with three other Marines, when their helicopter crashed during a military exercise in Norway on March 19. …