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Environment

  • Grafton food waste conversion facility fined for odor

    Timothy Doyle June 30, 2022

    Food waste conversion company, Feedback Earth Inc. of Grafton, will pay a $9,520 fine levied by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection for violations of the air pollution and solid waste regulations.

    Timothy Doyle June 30, 2022
  • New 111-unit Worcester development, The Kiln, slated for fall opening

    Timothy Doyle June 3, 2022

    Worcester developer GoVenture Capital Group, LLC projects its new 111-unit apartment development now branded as The Kiln will open this fall in the city’s Greendale neighborhood.

    Timothy Doyle June 3, 2022
  • Ayer food manufacturer fined for second time this year in repeated odor violation case

    Katherine Hamilton May 27, 2022

    For the second time in less than three months, Ayer-based food manufacturer Nasoya Foods USA, LLC has been fined by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, the state organization announced Friday.

    Katherine Hamilton May 27, 2022
  • Marlborough waste management plant fined for unauthorized transfer to Westminster

    Katherine Hamilton May 25, 2022

    A waste management company operating in Marlborough and Westminster has been fined $7,373 for violating hazardous waste and solid waste regulations, according to a Wednesday release from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.

    Katherine Hamilton May 25, 2022
  • 2022 Power 50: Michael O’Kronley

    Updated: May 2, 2022

    Michael O’Kronley and Ascend Elements’ goal is to be at the forefront of the public’s transition from gas-guzzling cars to electric vehicles.

    Updated: May 2, 2022
  • 2022 Power 50: Charles Norton

    Updated: May 2, 2022

    Charles Norton has already had a tremendous impact on the region’s development trajectory and shows no signs of slowing.

    Updated: May 2, 2022
  • TJX Cos. aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040 

    Katherine Hamilton April 21, 2022

    The TJX Cos., Inc., headquartered in Framingham, on Wednesday announced plans for a global expansion and acceleration of its environmental sustainability goals, with plans to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in its operations by 2040.

    Katherine Hamilton April 21, 2022
  • Mass. Senate climate change plan would pour $250M into decarbonization

    Chris Lisinski from the State House News Service April 8, 2022

    Transportation, energy and the construction fields feature as primary focus areas in a bill Senate Democrats rolled out Thursday to accelerate decarbonization efforts amidst what lawmakers called a sluggish approach by state agencies.

    Chris Lisinski from the State House News Service April 8, 2022
  • Landlords charged over Fitchburg asbestos violations

    Anthony Buscarino April 7, 2022

    The violations concern renovation work at one Fitchburg multi-family residence and four Lowell apartments, all of which were marketed to college students, according to the Massachusetts attorney general. 

    Anthony Buscarino April 7, 2022
  • Environmental firm fined $17K over asbestos at Kelley Square Flea Market

    Anthony Buscarino March 23, 2022

    The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has fined Quincy-based Karma Environmental Services, Inc., $17,355 for asbestos violations while working at a Worcester site.

    Anthony Buscarino March 23, 2022
  • Contractor fined for asbestos breach at Hanover Insurance Group HQ

    Katherine Hamilton March 21, 2022

    A Chelmsford-based firm has been fined for violations of asbestos regulations which occurred during work on The Hanover Insurance Group’s headquarters on Lincoln Street in Worcester.

    Katherine Hamilton March 21, 2022
  • Worcester tech firm tests AI-fueled recycling product

    Sloane M. Perron March 17, 2022

    VALIS, a Worcester-based software solutions provider for metal recycling, launched its flagship product, VALI-Sort, to help create more profitable sorting methods for the industry.

    Sloane M. Perron March 17, 2022
  • Ameresco joins English forest project

    March 17, 2022

    Renewable energy firm Ameresco has planted 500 trees at Yorkshire Dales National Park in England.

    March 17, 2022
  • Trucking company fined $9K over Oxford spill

    Sloane M. Perron March 14, 2022

    The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection penalized A Line Corp. of North Attleborough with a $9,325 fine after an oil leak at the company's Oxford location.

    Sloane M. Perron March 14, 2022
  • Sterling contractor fined $70K over asbestos

    Anthony Buscarino March 11, 2022

    The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has penalized Sterling contractor Christopher McNamara a total of $69,860 for violating asbestos removal regulations at the Sterling Municipal Light Department maintenance garage.

    Anthony Buscarino March 11, 2022
  • Renewable energy to comprise 15% of New England's electricity capacity

    Brad Kane March 10, 2022

    ISO secured commitments of 32,810 megawatts of electricity for the upcoming demand in the 2025-2026 season. Of those, 5,000 comes from solar, wind, energy storage, and demand resources.

    Brad Kane March 10, 2022

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