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 …
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has assessed a $15,000 penalty to R.M. Packer Co., Inc. for failure to act and respond to several notices – including a 2021 Notice of Noncompliance (NON) – related to a 2002 …
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has assessed a $10,120 penalty to Calnan Associates, Inc. for violations of surface water discharge regulations at its facility in New Bedford. On September 9, 2021, a commercial …
WELLFLEET — The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) will host a public meeting on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, to collect comments on a draft document to reduce nitrogen in the coastal waters of the Wellfleet Harbor Estuarine …
TAUNTON — In celebration of Massachusetts Climate Week, the Baker-Polito Administration is highlighting the successful replacement of six older, diesel transit buses with six all-electric transit buses, which have been on the roads in the communities …
BOSTON — In recognition of Massachusetts Climate Week, the Baker-Polito Administration today announced that $2.5 million is available through the Commercial Refrigeration Grant Program to support the use of more climate-friendly and low global-warming- …
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has assessed a $60,000 penalty to New Balance Athletics, Inc. for violations of its air emissions permit at the company’s shoe manufacturing facility formerly located at 145 Newton …
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has assessed a $32,337 penalty to Eastern Waste Services, LLC, of Clinton, Connecticut, for violations of state solid waste regulations during the operation of their recycling …
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has assessed a $13,500 penalty to the Aquarion Water Company of Massachusetts for violating drinking water regulations during the operation of its community public water system in …
BOSTON — MassDEP is issuing an air quality advisory for Thursday, August 4, 2022. The area of impact is expected to be across Western, Central and Eastern Counties in Massachusetts. WHAT: Due to an expected increase in ozone levels tomorrow in western, …
BOSTON — MassDEP has issued an Air Quality Advisory for Friday, August 5, 2022. The area of impact is expected to be accross Eastern and Northeastern Counties in Massachusetts. WHAT: Due to an expected increase in ozone levels tomorrow in eastern and …
BOSTON — The Baker-Polito Administration announced today that $440,000 in grants have been awarded to 44 cities and towns to help purchase mattress collection containers. Importantly, the grants will assist municipalities as they work to comply with the …
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has penalized Marion Excavating Co., Inc. $6,000 for violations of the air pollution control and hazardous waste regulations that occurred at its facility located at 749 New Ludlow …
