Recent Press Releases on Mass.gov

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

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DCR Celebrates 40 Years of Lawrence Heritage State Park

9/01/2026 Department of Conservation & Recreation

State and local officials gathered Tuesday to celebrate the park, which has preserved the Merrimack Valley’s industrial history for four decades

woman speaking ay podium
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Governor Healey Launches First Family Advisory Council for Early Education and Care

9/01/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Twenty parents and caregivers from across Massachusetts will help shape child care policies, programs and services

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Governor Healey Launches Statewide Blue Envelope Program for People with Autism

9/01/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Free tool will help improve communication during traffic stops and other interactions with law enforcement

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AG Campbell Issues $1.15 Million In Citations Against Addiction Treatment Centers For Having Participants Perform Unpaid Labor Under The Guise Of “Rehabilitation”

9/01/2026 Office of the Attorney General

Citations Against Brockton and Worcester Treatment Centers Include Restitution to the Affected Participants and Penalties to the Commonwealth

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Governor Maura Healey Declares September College Fire Safety Month

9/01/2026 Department of Fire Services

September is the Leading Month for Fires in Student Housing

College fire safety month proclamation with image of students on a college campus
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Top Officials Visit Martha's Vineyard Community Services to Strengthen Family Support Policy

9/01/2026 The Children’s Trust

Public-private collaboration brings state officials together to learn directly from families and practitioners

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Governor Maura Healey Observes International Overdose Awareness Day

8/31/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

More than 20,000 purple flags honor Massachusetts residents lost to overdose

Governor Maura Healey Observes International Overdose Awareness Day
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Governor Healey Ceremonially Signs Legislation Honoring Fallen Boston Firefighter Mathew Troy

8/31/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Law provides benefits to surviving spouse of longtime Boston firefighter

Governor Healey Ceremonially Signs Legislation Honoring Fallen Boston Firefighter Mathew Troy
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State health officials announce additional human cases of West Nile virus in Massachusetts

8/31/2026 Department of Public Health

WNV risk levels high in 7 communities, moderate in 206 others

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Expands Joint Active Shooter Response Training Statewide

8/31/2026 Department of Fire Services

More Than 1,000 First Responders Complete 35 Courses This Year

Firefighters training for an active shooter incident