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Published on February 3, 2022 - 23:33 GMT

Baker-Polito Administration Awards Over $13 Million for Electric Vehicle Fast-Charging Stations at 150 Locations Across the ...

Boston — In an effort to create additional infrastructure across the Commonwealth, the Baker-Polito Administration today announced that $13.1 million in grants have been awarded to 54 government and private entities under the Massachusetts Electric Vehicle …

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Published on February 3, 2022 - 19:45 GMT

MassDEP Fines Boston Company for Waste Site Cleanup Violations at Commercial Property in Worcester

Boston — The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has assessed 150 Blackstone River Road, LLC, of Boston with a $65,571 penalty to settle waste site cleanup violations identified at the company’s warehouse and freight distribution …

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Published on February 2, 2022 - 18:35 GMT

MassDEP Fines J.R. Vinagro Corp. of Rhode Island for Asbestos Violations during Demolition of Fire-damaged Home in Bourne

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has assessed the J.R. Vinagro Corp. of Johnston, Rhode Island, a $12,000 penalty for violations of asbestos regulations that occurred as part of the demolition work it conducted at …

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Published on February 1, 2022 - 21:42 GMT

Developer and Contractor Settle Allegations of Illegal Asbestos Work at North Reading Condominium Development

BOSTON — A Georgia-based property development corporation and its contractor will pay up to $325,000 to settle allegations of illegal asbestos abatement work during excavation and construction activities for the development of a large-scale condominium …

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Published on February 1, 2022 - 18:11 GMT

MassDEP Fines Environmental Response Services of Middleboro for Asbestos Violations During Work in a Quincy Library Building

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has assessed Environmental Response Services, Inc. of Middleboro with a $46,065 penalty for violations of asbestos regulations that occurred as part of the work it conducted at the …

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Published on January 26, 2022 - 16:28 GMT

MassDEP Fines Nahatan Development of Newton for Asbestos Violations at Former Church Convent Demolition Project in Norwood

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has assessed Nahatan Development, LLC, of Newton a $20,140 penalty for violations of asbestos regulations that occurred as part of the demolition work it conducted at the site of …

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Published on January 25, 2022 - 19:19 GMT

MassDEP Fines Soriano Environmental of Marlborough for Asbestos Violations at Residential Properties in Brookline, Newton

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has assessed Soriano Environmental, Inc. of Marlborough a $62,640 penalty for violations of asbestos regulations that occurred as part of the work it conducted at three residential …

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Published on January 21, 2022 - 19:19 GMT

Baker-Polito Administration Announces New Regulations Requiring Public Notification of Sewage Discharges into Waterbodies

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito Administration today announced final regulations establishing rules and procedures requiring permittees to notify the public of untreated or partially treated wastewater, including discharges caused by weather events, into the …

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Published on January 19, 2022 - 19:36 GMT

Baker-Polito Administration Provides 292 Air Sensors to Monitor Local Air Pollution Levels in 39 Communities

BOSTON — In an effort to increase awareness of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution levels, the Baker-Polito Administration today announced that 292 air sensors have been awarded to 39 communities across the Commonwealth. The Massachusetts Department …

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Published on January 12, 2022 - 21:35 GMT

Baker-Polito Administration Awards Grants to Help Local Communities Meet Stormwater Permitting Requirements

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito Administration today announced that it has awarded $288,570 in grants to five multi-community stormwater coalitions across Massachusetts to help local cities and towns in meeting existing and upcoming stormwater management …

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Published on January 11, 2022 - 19:13 GMT

Baker-Polito Administration Awards $2 Million in Grants to Reduce Air Pollution from Diesel Engines

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito Administration today announced grant awards for projects that will reduce the release of harmful diesel emissions into the atmosphere from vehicles across the Commonwealth and help to accelerate the retirement of older, less …

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Published on January 10, 2022 - 20:51 GMT

Baker-Polito Administration Awards Grants for Water Management and Conservation Projects

Boston — The Baker-Polito Administration today announced it has awarded more than $420,000 in grants to help 13 communities with water system interconnection and water mitigation projects across the Commonwealth. The funding will aid the City of Leominster …

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Published on January 6, 2022 - 18:43 GMT

MassDEP Fines NE Capital of Natick for Asbestos Violations at a Multi-family Residential Property in Northbridge

BOSTON — he Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has assessed NE Capital, LLC of Natick a $98,004 penalty for violations of asbestos regulations that occurred during work it conducted at a multi-family residential property it owns …

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Published on January 5, 2022 - 17:04 GMT

MassDEP Penalizes Beaver Brook Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator for Violating Groundwater Discharge Regulations at The Point in ...

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has assessed a $40,000 penalty to Beaver Brook Wastewater Treatment Facility, LLC, of Mansfield, owner of a wastewater treatment facility associated with multi-use commercial …

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Published on December 31, 2021 - 00:11 GMT

MassDEP Files New Regulations to Reduce Emissions, Advance Market for Clean Trucks in the Commonwealth

BOSTON — To further reduce transportation emissions and accelerate the adoption of zero-emission vehicles (ZEV), the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) today announced emergency regulations have been filed with the Secretary of …

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Published on December 7, 2021 - 20:07 GMT

Cotton Bleaching Company to Pay Nearly $1.5 Million for Acid Spill That Killed More Than 270,000 Fish in the North River

BOSTON — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Baker-Polito Administration announced today that Barnhardt Manufacturing Company, a North-Carolina-based cotton bleaching company, has agreed to …

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Published on December 7, 2021 - 17:15 GMT

Baker-Polito Administration Awards $1.3 Million to Support PFAS Response Efforts at Public Water Systems

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito Administration today announced the award of $1,281,450 to 12 public water suppliers to support immediate efforts to address elevated levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in their drinking water. The funding, which …

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Published on November 15, 2021 - 22:28 GMT

Baker-Polito Administration Awards $3.1 Million to Support Recycling, Waste Reduction in 268 Municipalities

BOSTON — To mark America Recycles Day, the Baker-Polito Administration today announced $3.1 million in grant funding to 268 municipalities and regional solid waste districts across the Commonwealth. The grants, made available through the Sustainable …

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Published on October 26, 2021 - 18:50 GMT

Baker-Polito Administration Announces Grants to Support Waterway Pollution Control Projects

BOSTON — To advance local waterway pollution control efforts, the Baker-Polito Administration today announced more than $1.15 million in grants administered by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protect (MassDEP) to support eight projects …

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Published on October 18, 2021 - 23:55 GMT

Baker-Polito Administration Releases Final 2030 Solid Waste Master Plan

BOSTON — In an effort to expand recycling of certain materials throughout the Commonwealth, the Baker-Polito Administration today announced new goals and strategies to further its efforts and published regulations to require recycling in several areas. The …

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