Recent Press Releases on Mass.gov

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

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MassDOT and Leominster Mayor Announce Public Safety Campaign with a Legendary Theme: “Hey Neighbor, Slow Down. It’s not Johnny AppleSPEED.”

6/09/2026 Massachusetts Department of Transportation

The program operates nationwide, engaging directly with community members and creating campaigns that reflect their lived experiences and drive meaningful change

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Drought Conditions Worsen in the Southeast, Cape Cod and Islands Regions

6/09/2026 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Water conservation measures strongly urged as dry conditions continue to worsen

Map of Drought Status in Massachusetts
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Governor Healey Signs Bill Allowing Bars to Stay Open until 3 AM for World Cup, Summer Events

6/08/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

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Match Ready Massachusetts: Governor Healey Highlights State’s Preparation for World Cup  

6/08/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Public Safety, Transportation, Public Health and State Officials Showcase Coordinated Planning Efforts 

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Governor Healey Announces More Than 1,100 Free World Cup Tickets for Massachusetts Youth 

6/08/2026 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Tickets made possible thanks to generous donation by Airbnb 

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31 Local Firefighters Graduate from Firefighting Academy

6/05/2026 Department of Fire Services

Randolph Recruit Recognized as Outstanding Student

Firefighters on and around a ladder truck
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Division of Ecological Restoration Releases 2025 Annual Report, Highlighting Record Year for River and Wetland Restoration in Massachusetts

6/05/2026 Division of Ecological Restoration

DER advances locally led projects that provide clean water, reduce flood risk, improve public safety, and boost biodiversity

Excavator and workers restoring a stream in a wooded area.
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Massachusetts opioid-related overdose deaths fall under 1,000 for the first time in over a decade

6/05/2026 Department of Public Health

Preliminary 2025 data project that the state’s opioid-related overdose deaths declined by more than half since fatal overdoses hit a record high in 2022