Phase Two of Vaccine Rollout to begin February 1st

January 26, 2021
On February 1st the Commonwealth is scheduled to begin phase two of the COVID-19 vaccination rollout. This means that beginning February 1 the first priority group, which consists of seniors over the age of 75, will be eligible to start receiving the vaccination. The second priority group, which consists of...Read More - Phase Two of Vaccine Rollout to begin February 1st

Next Generation Climate Policy released from Committee!

January 4, 2021
Yesterday the Conference Committee on An Act Setting Next Generation Climate Policy released its report. The legislation mobilizes the collective powers of the Department of Public Utilities, the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, the Department of Energy Resources, and other agencies concerned with our energy resiliency to steer the Commonwealth to...Read More - Next Generation Climate Policy released from Committee!

Health Connector Open Enrollment November 1st- January 23rd

November 10, 2020
The open enrollment period to get insurance through the MA Health Connector is from November 1st 2020-January 23rd 2021. If you are purchasing a new health plan through the connector or are looking for a change of plan this is the period to do so. Follow the link below to...Read More - Health Connector Open Enrollment November 1st- January 23rd

Anne Beauregard of Brockton Announced as a Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women Commonwealth Heroine of 2020

June 24, 2020
Anne Beauregard of Brockton will be honored as a member of the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women’s 2020 class of Commonwealth Heroines. Senator Michael Brady recommended Anne Beauregard for this recognition because of her dedication to the city, and mentorship of the women of Brockton. Ms. Beauregard will...Read More - Anne Beauregard of Brockton Announced as a Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women Commonwealth Heroine of 2020

Greater Boston Workforce Board Announces Grant Program for Small Businesses

June 16, 2020
The Greater Brockton Workforce Board has announced they will now be accepting applications and reviewing business proposals for the Brockton Business Assistance Program. Small businesses in Brockton can now apply for up to $10,000 to help them recover from the economic challenges brought on by Covid-19. To apply please follow...Read More - Greater Boston Workforce Board Announces Grant Program for Small Businesses

MBTA Announces Commuter Rail Fare Pilot Programs

June 15, 2020
Today the MBTA announced a package of new pilot programs aimed at creating flexible and fair fare options in the wake of COVID-19. The Flex-Pass pilot program will begin on July 1 and will allow customers to purchase a bundled fare good for five days within any 30 day period,...Read More - MBTA Announces Commuter Rail Fare Pilot Programs

Testing Available June 17 and 18 for Those Who Have Attended Large Gatherings

June 15, 2020
On Monday June 15 Governor Baker announced a new series of pop-up testing sites for people who have recently attended mass gatherings of people. The tests are being made available at over fifty locations throughout the Commonwealth on Wednesday, June 17 and Thursday, June 18. Testing will be held confidentially...Read More - Testing Available June 17 and 18 for Those Who Have Attended Large Gatherings

Update from Massachusetts DCR Effecting the 2020 Camping Season

June 10, 2020
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation has issued a message to residents regarding the effect COVID-19 will have on Massachusetts State Park Camping reservations. Additional spacing will be placed between available campsites; and yurt, cabin, and group camping for the 2020 camping season will not be available. As a...Read More - Update from Massachusetts DCR Effecting the 2020 Camping Season