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Grants will help communities improve neighborhood parks, expand outdoor recreation, and protect natural resources

Partners celebrate collaboration to conserve connected lands for wildlife, protect water quality, and enhance climate resilience in Franklin County

Demands immediate refunds and answers on when Massachusetts customers will receive their money

Funding Will Help Fight Flooding, Reduce Extreme Heat and Give Residents More Access to Open Spaces

Governor declares State of Energy Emergency, removes charges from bills and expands heating assistance to deliver nearly $150 million in relief for Massachusetts households; Partners with Citizens Energy Corporation to create Emergency Winter Warmth Fund

Partners and the public gathered to celebrate collaboration to conserve connected lands to enhance wildlife migration and climate resilience

Project would bring additional gas supply into Massachusetts and lower bills for 600,000 customers

Federal Transit Administration officially closes its safety management inspection of the DPU’s safety oversight management of the MBTA. FTA also transfers direct oversight of the MBTA that began in 2022 to DPU

Volunteers of all ages are invited to be part of this statewide shoreline cleanup effort

Improved water quality will cut rainfall closures by more than half in most of Plum Island Sound, giving shellfishers up to 72 additional harvesting days each year

Recent Rainfall Brings Continued Relief with Central Region Returning to Normal Conditions

Governor Healey is requiring data centers to receive local approval before seeking state permits, pay for their own clean energy or pay fees to ratepayers, and adhere to water, air and community engagement standards

Workers will gain the skills needed for careers in offshore wind construction and operations, while advancing research to guide the industry's responsible growth

72 FSIG grants will fund equipment and facilities needed to grow, store and deliver food across Massachusetts