Recent Press Releases on Mass.gov

This report shows press releases released in the last 30 days.

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West Springfield Man Injured in Home Oxygen Fire

5/11/2026 Department of Fire Services

Fire Officials: Medical Oxygen Raises Fire Risk

Danger, smoking on home oxygen is especially dangerous
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DCR Announces Completion of 384-acre Land Acquisition in Sandisfield 

5/11/2026 Department of Conservation & Recreation

The property, located between Sandisfield and Tolland State Forests, will expand protected forestland, strengthen wildlife connectivity, and enhance public access  

map highligting land acquisition in Sandisfield
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Hosts Fishing Festival Honoring Eric Tarpinian-Jachym’s Legacy

5/09/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Event at Hampton Ponds State Park celebrates Eric’s love of fishing and serves to inspire people of all ages and abilities to connect with nature through fishing and outdoor recreation

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Drought Conditions Worsen in Several Regions Across Massachusetts

5/08/2026 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Cod shows early signs of improvement, while most regions continue to experience below-normal precipitation and declining streamflow

Map of Drought Status in Massachusetts.
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MCDHH Celebrates Agency’s 40th Anniversary with Gatherings at Massachusetts State House and Holyoke Community College

5/08/2026 Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

To commemorate MCDHH’s 40 years of service to the Deaf and hard of hearing community, Governor Healey proclaimed April as Deaf History Month in Massachusetts.

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AG Campbell Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs

5/08/2026 Office of the Attorney General

Court of International Trade Invalidates Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $394,000 to Help Two Non-Profits Slash Electricity Costs by at least 70% with Solar

5/08/2026 Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources

Cape Abilities and Springfield Partners for Community Action will save more than $16,000 each year in energy costs, direct more resources to their missions

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Local Police Officers Graduate from the MPTC Police Academy

5/08/2026 Municipal Police Training Committee

46 Graduates Represent 24 Agencies across Massachusetts

Large group of uniformed police officers posing indoors  for a graduation photo with a black flag displaying a police emblem in front.
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AG Campbell Launches $500,000 Phone-Free School Support Grant

5/08/2026 Office of the Attorney General

New Grant Will Support Schools in Adopting Bell-to-Bell Cell Phone Policies to Improve Focus and Student Wellbeing

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Governor Healey Nominates New Judges and Clerk Magistrate

5/07/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll