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Shirley plastics company fined $20K for environmental violations
August 30, 2023The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection fined New Jersey-based ThermoFab Operating Co. $19,653 for violating air emission and hazardous waste storage and disposal regulations at its 76 Walker Road location in Shirley.
August 30, 2023
With no tax relief in sight, business groups worried about complacent approach
August 30, 2023Some of the powerful players in Massachusetts' business community are getting impatient for long-promised, and long-delayed, tax relief as August stretches on without action.
August 30, 2023
Mass. transportation secretary stepping down in two weeks
August 28, 2023After only months on the job, Transportation Secretary Gina Fiandaca plans to step down in two weeks and hand the role of the Healey administration's top transportation official to a deputy, Gov. Maura Healey's office announced Monday.
August 28, 2023
Gardner receives $1.7M for building demolition, infrastructure and community advancement
August 28, 2023The City of Gardner received $1.65 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for projects and social service programs in the city.
August 28, 2023
Massachusetts farms to receive $10K checks for flood recovery
August 28, 2023Pioneer Valley farms that were flooded out during July will soon receive $10,000 checks from a fundraising campaign launched by the Healey administration and United Way of Central Massachusetts last month.
August 28, 2023
Gov. Healey looks to Gateway City for state capital projects division head
August 28, 2023Gov. Maura Healey has tapped an administrator from UMass Lowell as her new commissioner of the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance.
August 28, 2023
Settlement addresses hazards at discount retailer
August 24, 2023Federal officials announced Wednesday that they have ordered Dollar Tree and Family Dollar to address store safety concerns, such as blocked exits, access to fire extinguishers, and improper material storage, at thousands of its stores nationwide,
August 24, 2023
Mass. airports part of zero close calls mission
August 23, 2023Two Massachusetts airports will be tasked with developing and agreeing to runway safety action plans following upcoming meetings with federal officials.
August 23, 2023
Feds shift vehicle repair law into implementation gear
August 23, 2023State and federal regulators appear to have made a breakthrough to move forward with a voter-approved vehicle repair data law after legal battles and safety concerns stalled its implementation.
August 23, 2023
Trahan details insulin cost savings across district
August 21, 2023Thousands of diabetics in Massachusetts are paying less for their insulin this year, and U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan's office this week detailed exactly how much residents of the Third Congressional District are saving thanks to provisions in two new
August 21, 2023
Former WHA executive director Ruth Carlson dies
August 21, 2023Ruth Carlson, who served for 22 years at the Worcester Housing Authority, including five years as executive director, passed away on Wednesday.
August 21, 2023
Worcester offers properties off Shrewsbury Street for redevelopment
August 21, 2023The City of Worcester is seeking a developer to acquire and redevelop three city-owned lots being used by its Department of Public Works & Parks.
August 21, 2023
The high cost of delivering babies: Leominster maternity center battle part of national struggle
Updated: August 21, 2023The saga over the proposed closure of the Leominster maternity center is part of a national struggle beset by doctor shortages, rising maternal morbidity, and money-losing operations.
Updated: August 21, 2023
Tainted: Regulators eye changes as Central Mass. cannabis testing firms say unclear rules are potentially putting unsafe marijuana products on the shelves
Updated: August 21, 2023Companies are sounding the alarm on the state’s inconsistent product safety testing standards.
Updated: August 21, 2023
Campbell: Immigrant work approvals needlessly delayed by feds
August 17, 2023Attorney General Andrea Campbell and 18 of her counterparts from around the country urged the federal government Wednesday to expedite the work authorization process for immigrants, who are experiencing "incredibly long waits" spanning 10 months or
August 17, 2023
Galvin: “We are facing a statewide crisis of domestic violence.”
August 17, 2023Calling the spate of domestic violence crimes that Massachusetts has seen in recent months "a statewide crisis," Secretary of State William Galvin announced Wednesday the launch of a new grant program that aims to make victims aware of the services
August 17, 2023
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