The hospitality industry is getting special attention from two local businesses in the fight to provide Covid-19 vaccine and testing locations, by putting them at restaurants. “BP Concepts is proud to be working with Brewster Ambulance Service to help heal…
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State directs $8 million to ‘stuck’ buildings
The Baker-Polito Administration and MassDevelopment recently announced the availability of up to $8 million in funding through the Underutilized Properties Program. The new grant program aims to eliminate blight, expand housing production, increase accessibility, and support economic development by funding…
Electronic filing for Income Tax Returns began Friday, Feb. 12
The Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) is reminding members of the public that the state began accepting electronically filed state income tax returns on Friday, Feb. 12, consistent with the IRS opening date for federal income tax. Massachusetts taxpayers can…
Gov. Baker among Governors honored by Mental Health America for commitment to mental health
Special to the Times During the challenging times of a global pandemic, where screening data from Mental Health America(MHA) consistently shows extreme rates of depression, anxiety, isolation, and loneliness, the organization is recognizing three leaders for stepping up with critical resources to support…
Exit renumbering operations completed on nine statewide corridors
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced that construction and sign replacement operations to convert former sequential exit numbers to new milepost-based numbers is continuing across the Commonwealth. The renumbering operations, which are required per a Federal Highway Administration mandate,…
As disasters continue during pandemic – Red Cross needs volunteers
Home fires continue to keep Red Cross volunteers responding to disaster across Massachusetts, including three fires in the past 48 hours that displaced nearly 100 people. Fires in Boxborough, Mattapan, Revere and Lowell each displaced more than 30 people in…
MBTA announces names of new stations for Green Line B Branch Station project
The MBTA announced last week that the new stations constructed during the upcoming B Branch Station Consolidation project would be called Babcock Street Station and Amory Street Station. This station modernization project will consolidate four B Branch stops (BU West with St.…
State awards $64 Million in Grants to 1,312 additional businesses for COVID-19 relief
The Baker-Polito Administration announced nearly $64 million in awards to 1,312 additional businesses in the seventh round of COVID relief grants administered by the Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation (MGCC). Each business meets sector and demographic priorities set for the two…
U.S. Attorney Lelling announces departure
Special to the Times United States Attorney Andrew E. Lelling announced last week that, effective Feb. 28, he will step down as United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts. Lelling tendered his resignation to the President of the United…