BOSTON — Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca L. Tepper today announced the appointment of Bonnie Heiple as Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP). MassDEP works to protect and enhance the …
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration today launched a $50 million grant program to fund decarbonization retrofits of existing low- or moderate-income residential buildings. Known as the Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Decarbonization Grant Program, …
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration today awarded more than $950,000 in grants to six companies under the Commonwealth’s Recycling and Reuse Business Development Grant (RBDG) program, which will enable Massachusetts recycling companies to expand …
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced it has awarded more than $634,000 in grants to help 10 communities with water system interconnections, and demand management and water mitigation projects across the Commonwealth. The grants are …
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) assessed a $43,500 fine to Karma Environmental Services, Inc., a Massachusetts-licensed asbestos abatement contractor based in Quincy, for violations observed during asbestos …
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has assessed a $7,360 penalty to Package Steel Systems, Inc. for violating the air pollution control and ground water discharge permit regulations at its steel building …
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has penalized 182 MTR, LLC, owner of Highway Auto Salvage, Inc. in Northampton, $7,470 for failure to dispose of septage in accordance with the requirements of the Commonwealth’s …
BOSTON — In a continuing effort to support a more sustainable Commonwealth, the Baker-Polito Administration today announced $8.1 million in grants through the Gap Energy Grant Program to help water facilities, non-profits and small businesses reduce energy …
BOSTON — In a continuing effort to support a more sustainable Commonwealth, the Baker-Polito Administration today announced $8.1 million in grants through the Gap Energy Grant Program to help water facilities, non-profits and small businesses reduce energy …
BOSTON — The Baker-Polito Administration announced today that it has awarded $436,000 in grants to five small public water systems to support infrastructure projects that will improve the quality of their drinking water. The funding, awarded through the …
BOSTON — The Baker-Polito Administration today announced the latest round of Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) grant awards for projects that will reduce the release of harmful diesel emissions into the atmosphere from vehicles and equipment across the …
BOSTON — Building on its commitment to protect and improve water quality across the Commonwealth, the Baker-Polito Administration today announced that $273,5165 in grants have been awarded to four multi-community stormwater coalitions across Massachusetts …
BOSTON — The Baker-Polito Administration today announced a series of funding totaling over $100 million to state entities for programs focused on climate readiness and reaching the Commonwealth’s 2030 and 2050 decarbonization goals. The funding will …
BOSTON — The Baker-Polito Administration today issued a draft Second Amendment to the “Final Massachusetts Volkswagen Settlement Beneficiary Mitigation Plan (BMP),” making millions of dollars available to electrify the transportation sector. The original …
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) and the City of Worcester have reached a settlement following the unauthorized discharge of approximately six million gallons of untreated wastewater to Lake Quinsigamond that …
BOSTON — A Brockton asbestos consulting company will pay $52,000 in penalties and cease all operations to settle claims of illegal asbestos work during the 2020 redevelopment of a multi-building site that included multiple homes and an apartment building …
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) and the City of Fall River have reached a settlement requiring the municipality to take stronger steps to remove lead service lines throughout the city following a lead action …
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has assessed a $16,080 penalty to Bob’s Tire Co., Inc., located at 55 Brook Street in New Bedford, for violations of solid waste regulations. MassDEP conducted multiple site …
BOSTON — To mark America Recycles Day, the Baker-Polito Administration today announced $4.2 million in grant funding to 270 municipalities and regional solid waste districts across the Commonwealth. The grants, made available through the Sustainable …
BOSTON — The Baker-Polito Administration today announced that new waste ban regulations that promote recycling and re-use, reduce trash disposal, and foster recycling business growth take effect starting today, November 1, 2022. The new regulations will …
