Press Releases
433 rulemaking notices from 4 Massachusetts agencies — proposed, emergency, and final filings as they cross the State Register on the way into the Administrative Code.
Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Board of Trustees approves $151,875,635 in new loans and grants at its September meeting
Sep 4, 2024
Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Board of Trustees approves $151,875,635 in new loans and grants at its September meeting
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental Protection0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗DPU Approves Plans to Modernize Electric Sector to Accelerate Clean Energy Transition
Aug 30, 2024
Plans from the state's electric utility companies are designed to boost reliability and resiliency for Massachusetts’ decarbonized future
Press ReleaseDepartment of Public Utilities0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗MassDEP Air Quality Advisory: Wildfire Smoke Expected to Impact Five Western and Central Massachusetts Counties on Friday
Aug 15, 2024
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental ProtectionOpen in State Register ↗Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Board of Trustees approves $60,492,784 in new loans and grants at its August meeting.
Aug 7, 2024
Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Board of Trustees approves $60,492,784 in new loans and grants at its August meeting.
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental Protection0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗DPU Establishes Network Geothermal Guidelines
Jul 31, 2024
The state’s first set of guidelines support development and progression of the renewable energy source
Press ReleaseDepartment of Public Utilities0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards more than $17 Million in Grants to Aid Small and Disadvantaged Public Water Suppliers in Addressing Emerging Contaminants
Jul 29, 2024
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental ProtectionOpen in State Register ↗MassDEP Denies Holtec’s Request to Dump 1.1 Million Gallons of Pilgrim Wastewater into Cape Cod Bay
Jul 18, 2024
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental ProtectionOpen in State Register ↗Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Board of Trustees members approves $238,758,657 in new loans and grants at its July meeting.
Jul 10, 2024
Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Board of Trustees members approves $238,758,657 in new loans and grants at its July meeting.
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental Protection0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗DPU Enhances Municipal Aggregation Process
Jul 9, 2024
New order simplifies the approval process to improve efficiency and efficacy of future programs
Press ReleaseDepartment of Public Utilities0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗MassDEP Air Quality Advisory: Ozone Expected to Impact Seven Massachusetts Counties on Tuesday
Jul 8, 2024
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental ProtectionOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Office of Energy Transformation Announces Advisory Board and Focus on Peaker Plants, Everett LNG Terminal, and Affordability
Jul 3, 2024
The Energy Transformation Advisory Board will include utilities, fossil fuel workers, business groups, technology providers and innovators, and environmental justice advocates, among others
Press ReleaseDepartment of Public Utilities0.2K charsOpen in State Register ↗MassDEP Air Quality Advisory: Ozone Expected to Impact Nine Massachusetts Counties on Thursday
Jun 19, 2024
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental ProtectionOpen in State Register ↗MassDEP Air Quality Advisory: Ozone Expected to Impact Seven Massachusetts Counties on Wednesday
Jun 18, 2024
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental ProtectionOpen in State Register ↗MassDEP Air Quality Advisory: Ozone Expected to Impact Five Massachusetts Counties Tomorrow
Jun 17, 2024
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental ProtectionOpen in State Register ↗Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Board of Trustees members approves $75,748,203 in new loans and grants at its June meeting.
Jun 13, 2024
Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Board of Trustees members approves $75,748,203 in new loans and grants at its June meeting.
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental Protection0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗MassDEP Extends Public Comment Period on Cleanup Plan to Restore Pathogen-Impaired Waterbodies in Massachusetts
Jun 6, 2024
Additional Hybrid Public Information Session scheduled for June 13
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental Protection0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗MassDEP, EPA to Host Exercise to Test Oil Spill Response and Preparedness Plans for Blackstone River
May 31, 2024
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental ProtectionOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Grants to Enhance Oil Spill Prevention and Response Capabilities
May 30, 2024
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental ProtectionOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Green Team Awards for Environmental Stewardship in Schools Across State
May 24, 2024
Student Activities Range from Recycling to Tree Planting to Water Conservation
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental Protection0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗MassDEP Air Quality Advisory: Ozone Expected to Impact Seven Massachusetts Counties Wednesday
May 21, 2024
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental ProtectionOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Honors Massachusetts Educators at Annual Celebration
May 10, 2024
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary EducationOpen in State Register ↗MassDEP Recognizes Top Performing Public Water Systems to Commemorate National Drinking Water Week
May 9, 2024
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental ProtectionOpen in State Register ↗Healey Driscoll Administration Awards over $1.5 Million to Safeguard Drinking Water and Protect Public Health
May 3, 2024
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental ProtectionOpen in State Register ↗Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Board of Trustees members approves $79,430,568 in new loans and grants at its May meeting.
May 1, 2024
Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Board of Trustees members approves $79,430,568 in new loans and grants at its May meeting.
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental Protection0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $550,000 to Gateway Cities to Boost FAFSA Completion for Schools in Massachusetts
Apr 26, 2024
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary EducationOpen in State Register ↗MassDEP Seeks Public Comments on Cleanup Plan to Restore the Health of Pathogen-Impaired Waterbodies in Massachusetts
Apr 26, 2024
In-person Public Information Session Set for May 8th, Virtual Meeting Set for May 9th
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental Protection0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Investing $775,000 in Air Quality Sensors in Environmental Justice Communities Across Massachusetts
Apr 23, 2024
Programs Announced during Earth Week Tour of Kenmore Square Air Monitoring Station
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental Protection0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗DPU Joins Dig Safe Awareness National Campaign
Apr 18, 2024
Governor Healey signs proclamation declaring April as Dig Safe Month
Press ReleaseDepartment of Public Utilities0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Massachusetts se convierte en el primer estado en exigir el análisis de los impactos acumulativos
Apr 4, 2024
de los permisos de calidad del aire cerca de las poblaciones de justicia ambiental
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental Protection0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Board of Trustees members approves $8,417,478 in new loans and grants at its April meeting.
Apr 3, 2024
Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Board of Trustees members approves $8,417,478 in new loans and grants at its April meeting.
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental Protection0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $5.3 Million in Grants to Electrify Garbage Trucks, Airport Transit, and Other Vehicles
Apr 3, 2024
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental ProtectionOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Over $500,000 in Grants to Help Communities Meet Sewage Notification Requirements
Apr 2, 2024
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental ProtectionOpen in State Register ↗Massachusetts Becomes First State to Require Analysis of Cumulative Impacts for Air Quality Permits near Environmental Justice Populations
Mar 28, 2024
The Department of Environmental Protection will require key air permit applicants to assess 33 environmental, health, and socioeconomic indicators
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental Protection0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $2.3 Million to Seven Ipswich River Communities
Mar 27, 2024
New grant program will help towns improve water quality and treat PFAS
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental Protection0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $1.4 Billion in Loans and Grants to Fund Wastewater and Drinking Water Infrastructure Projects
Mar 26, 2024
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental ProtectionOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $300,000 in Grants to Help Cape Cod Towns Address Nitrogen Pollution
Mar 25, 2024
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental ProtectionOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards More than $360,000 in Grants to Help Communities Meet Stormwater Permitting Requirements
Mar 21, 2024
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental ProtectionOpen in State Register ↗Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Board of Trustees members approves $78,249,638 in new loans and grants at its March meeting.
Mar 7, 2024
Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Board of Trustees members approves $78,249,638 in new loans and grants at its March meeting.
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental Protection0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Nearly $200,000 to Help Non-Profit Organizations Monitor Water Quality
Mar 5, 2024
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental ProtectionOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Grants to Enhance Public Participation in Cleaning Up Contaminated Sites
Feb 26, 2024
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental ProtectionOpen in State Register ↗DPU Updates Net Metering Regulations
Feb 16, 2024
The new order will allow for more Massachusetts residents, businesses, and government-owned facilities to realize savings from solar energy, potentially $10 million or more annually
Press ReleaseDepartment of Public Utilities0.2K charsOpen in State Register ↗Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Board of Trustees members approves $44,768,312 in new loans and grants at its February meeting
Feb 14, 2024
Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Board of Trustees members approves $44,768,312 in new loans and grants at its February meeting
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental Protection0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Treasurer Goldberg Announces $51 Million in Grants for 14 Municipal Water Projects
Jan 29, 2024
Treasurer Goldberg Announces $51 Million in Grants for 14 Municipal Water Projects at the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Board of Trustees January Meeting
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental Protection0.2K charsOpen in State Register ↗The Healey-Driscoll Administration Appoints New Labor Member to Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
Jan 23, 2024
Dálida Rocha is Governor Healey’s Second Appointment to Education Board
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗DPU Issues Notice of Investigation on Energy Affordability for Massachusetts Ratepayers
Jan 4, 2024
The new inquiry will assess the issues, barriers, and possible solutions to high energy costs faced by Massachusetts residents
Press ReleaseDepartment of Public Utilities0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards More Than $380,000 for Municipal Water Management and Conservation Projects
Jan 3, 2024
Projects To Increase System Resiliency and Manage Water Supplies
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental Protection0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Proposes Regulations to Strengthen Resilience from Coastal and Inland Flooding
Dec 22, 2023
MassDEP regulations will establish protections for areas most vulnerable to climate change impacts and implement incentives for nature-based solutions
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental Protection0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $850,000 Investment in Early Literacy for Preschoolers
Dec 20, 2023
In Malden, Administration highlights early literacy focus in universal pre-k classrooms
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗MassDEP Seeks Public Comments on Nitrogen Cleanup Plan to Restore the Health of the Wareham River Estuarine System
Nov 16, 2023
Public Meeting to be held Virtually on Nov. 28; Registration is Required
Press ReleaseDepartment of Environmental Protection0.1K charsOpen in State Register ↗Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $570,000 Grant Opportunity for Nutritious Food Access and Education During Farm to School Month
Oct 27, 2023
MA FRESH Grant Helps Early Education Programs and K-12 Schools Source Local Farm-Fresh Food and Promotes Learning about Nutrition, Science, and Agriculture
Press ReleaseDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education0.2K charsOpen in State Register ↗