Recent Press Releases on Mass.gov

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

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State Ethics Commission Finds Townsend Water Department Superintendent David Vigeant Violated Conflict of Interest Law

4/08/2026 State Ethics Commission

Vigeant ordered to pay $10,000 in civil penalties for violating conflict of interest law by providing project plans to local business owner before project went out to bid

ten people in front of a ge aerospace sign outside
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Seeks Innovative Ideas for New Online Platforms to Support State Financial Aid System

4/08/2026 Executive Office of Education

Effort continues Governor Healey’s modernization of state IT services

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Drought Conditions Improve Across Several Regions in Massachusetts

4/08/2026 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Consistent rainfall has improved drought in most of the state; water restrictions remain and additional precipitation is needed for full recovery

Map of Drought Status in MA.
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AG's Office Seeks Applicants For Statewide Local Consumer Grant Program

4/08/2026 Office of the Attorney General

Seeking Applicants by May 1st, Grant Supports Local Consumer Assistance Programs

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Accessible Spring Recreation Opportunities  

4/08/2026 Department of Conservation & Recreation

DCR programming includes adaptive hiking, boating, cycling and golfing options for people of all abilities across the state

Young person on park trail in adaptive wheelchair
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Clean Water Trust Approves $107,900 in New Grants at its April Meeting

4/08/2026 The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust

Clean Water Trust Approves $107,900 in New Grants at its April Meeting.

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Marks 100,000-Meal Milestone Through MassWildlife’s Hunters Share the Harvest Program

4/07/2026 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

Announcement Comes as Governor Healey Works to Lift Sunday Hunting Ban and Expand Hunting Access in Massachusetts

MassWildlife biologists hands over box of donated venison
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Juvenile Justice Policy and Data Board Annual Report Highlights Increased Use of Arrests, Pretrial Conditions in Juvenile Justice System

4/07/2026 Office of the Child Advocate

Recommends Expanding Diversion, Improving Services and Increasing Use of Summons Over Arrest

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Supreme Judicial Court Appoints New Jury Commissioner

4/07/2026 Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court