Economy

Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito today announced the appointment of Jamey L. Tesler as Secretary of Transportation and CEO of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). Tesler has served as Acting Secretary since January, when he was appointed to replace former Secretary Stephanie Pollack after Pollack’s appointment …

The Baker-Polito Administration today announced it will invest $186 million of the Commonwealth’s direct federal aid from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) toward critical priorities including support for hospitals, health and human services, mental health, and workforce development. Utilizing these federal resources now will help further the Commonwealth’s economic …

Governor Charlie Baker today signed the Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) budget into law, a $47.6 billion plan designed to support the Commonwealth’s communities, schools, families, small businesses, and workers as Massachusetts emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic. The budget fully funds the implementation of the landmark Student Opportunity Act, strengthens local …

Administration Taking Action on Housing, Workforce Development, Transportation, Child Care. The Baker-Polito Administration today released the Future of Work Report, commissioned by the Administration to evaluate the ways that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed work habits in Massachusetts as the Commonwealth emerges from the pandemic. The Administration also outlined steps …

William R Bouchard, Board Chairman of St. Anne’s Credit Union, along with its Board of Directors, are pleased to announce the election of Claire Entel and Kevin Vieira to the Credit Union’s Board. “We welcome our new directors who will provide important perspectives to our Board as our organization continues …

New Bedford is losing one its most popular restaurants. On Facebook earlier today, the restaurant made the following announcement: “Our journey started over two decades ago continuing and building upon the successes of the late original founders Carl & Edmond Pimental. Our families and staff have tirelessly committed ourselves to …

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Northeast Tent & Event Rentals, based in Plymouth, MA, is looking to add a Tent & Event Crew Leader to their team for the 2021 season and beyond. they are also hiring for full time Event Staff. These are full time positions that offer benefits. —— Tent & Event Crew …

Here are the Hot Jobs in the New Bedford area from the NewBedfordGuide.com jobs database, as of March 9th, 2021. Click the right arrow to browse the next job. Want your job listed here? Contact leo@newbedfordguide.com. ______________________________________________________________________________ “Why go to work in the real world this summer when you can …

Bask, Inc. (Bask) a vertically integrated, veteran and women-led cannabis operator will open for adult-use retail sales on Saturday, February 20, 2021 in Fairhaven, MA. Bask will be providing adults, 21 years and older, with safe access to cannabis products and cannabis education services. Bask’s adult-use menu will go live …