Daily Update 10/01: Governor Tours Battery Maker in Watertown
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Thursday, October 1, 2009
Today: Thursday, October 01, 2009
- This morning, Governor Patrick toured A123 Systems and met with employees of the growing clean energy company in Watertown.
- This morning, Lieutenant Governor Murray chaired a Municipal Affairs Coordinating Cabinet listening tour. Learn more here.
- Governor Patrick appeared on ���Ask the Governor��� on WTKK 96.9 FM in Boston.
In the Press:
Governor Patrick, Commissioner Auerbach and Secretary Bigby discussed the state���s flu preparedness efforts yesterday after the Governor addressed more than 700 attendees at the H1N1 Influenza Response Statewide Conference in Worcester.
- Commitment to Protecting Public Health ��� Governor Deval Patrick announced yesterday that the state has placed its first order for H1N1 vaccine with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Due to their vital public health role, the initial small shipment, set to arrive next week, will be used for health care workers only. Additional vaccine shipments will arrive weekly through the end of the flu season and, in about six to eight weeks, the Commonwealth will have enough vaccine in the state to make available to the general public: ���Since the first outbreak of H1N1 this spring, we have worked overtime to prepare and provide the public with the information they need to stay healthy,��� said Governor Patrick. ���Today���s conference, along with news that the first shipment of the vaccine will arrive next week, are part of a broader action plan designed to give people the resources they need to reduce the spread and the severity of the illness this flu season.��� Learn more here.
- Read more in the Boston Globe, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Boston Herald, Republican, WHDH, WBZ and MyFox Boston.
- Watch more on NECN, WCVB, and WWLP.
Governor Patrick walks along the commuter rail tracks with Haverhill Mayor Fiorentini.
- ���Gov. Patrick touts Haverhill's revival during visit��� ��� Yesterday the Governor toured several new and recent public-private investments in the City of Haverhill. He attended a groundbreaking for a new state supported housing development and awarded a $1.68 million Growth District grant to help construct a new parking garage. ���We are committed to creating economic opportunity here in Haverhill and in communities across our Commonwealth,��� said Governor Deval Patrick. ���The jobs, housing and infrastructure created through this partnership will give way to long term prosperity, growth, and recovery for the city and people of Haverhill.��� Learn more here. Read more in the Eagle-Tribune.
This Week:
- On Monday, Governor Patrick announced that the prestigious BIO International Convention will return to Boston in 2012. The convention will bring renewed attention to the state���s leading biotechnology industry and generate millions of dollars in economic activity for the city.
- Also on Monday, Governor Patrick attended a legislative leadership meeting in the Speaker���s Office at the State House.
- On Wednesday, the Patrick-Murray Administration hosted a statewide flu summit in Worcester as part of its broad action plan to keep the public informed and healthy during flu season. Learn more at www.mass.gov/flu.
- Yesterday afternoon, Governor Patrick toured several new and recent investments in the City of Haverhill. He attended a groundbreaking for a new state-supported housing development where he awarded a $1.68 million Growth District grant to help construct a new parking garage.