Massachusetts Recovery Update

Week of June 26, 2011

Quote of the Week:

"Our new solar incentive program will help residents take the next step in greening their home through solar energy, saving money on utility bills and creating green jobs."

Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino, on the stimulus-funded Renew Boston's Residential Solar Pilot program, which will offer rebates on small solar projects.


photo: Adlin Villalba FACES OF ECONOMIC RECOVERY

"I never thought I would be in the place I am today."

Adlin Villalba, a YouthBuild graduate, on the permanent full time job she received thanks to the stimulus-funded Summer Youth Employment program.



YOUR RECOVERY DOLLARS AT WORK: NEWS & UPDATES

Don't Miss Out: Recovery & Reinvestment blog: Stimulus was here Read more.


Stimulus-funded appliance rebate program to launch July 28

photo: Train
The Department of Energy Resources will launch the Massachusetts Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program on July 28, 2011. The stimulus-funded program is a follow-up to last year's Great Appliance Exchange and is open to all Massachusetts households. Customers who purchase a new ENERGY STAR® refrigerator and/or room air conditioner to replace an inefficient model, may qualify for rebates of $150 and $50, respectively. .



Stimulus Stories: For the very youngest in Lynn, an opportunity to thrive

photo: Lynn Economic Opportunity Early Head Start Program
Lynn Economic Opportunity is an anti poverty agency that provides services to those in the city of Lynn who need it most. Now, with the help of stimulus funds, it can help its youngest citizens thrive. The agency received a total of $4.1 million in stimulus grants and nearly $3 million was allocated to develop a new Early Head Start program. Read more.


WHAT RECOVERY CAN DO FOR YOU: JOB & CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES

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Opportunities for Individuals:

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FEATURED JOB OF THE WEEK: Urban Planner

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Opportunities For Businesses: Search for Contracts

FEATURED CONTRACT OF THE WEEK: Shelburne Cowell Gymnasium Roof

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