Mass Humanities Announces Second Round of Expand Mass Stories Grants
Special to the Journal Mass Humanities announced today it has awarded $713,876 in Expand Massachusetts Stories (EMS) grants to 42 cultural nonprofit organizations across the Commonwealth, including grants to two projects in Lynn/North Shore totaling $34,020. The funded projects will…
MBTA Launches Online Applications for TAP and Blind Access Customers
The MBTA announced that eligible riders can now apply online for a new, renewal, or replacement TAP CharlieCard or Blind Access CharlieCard. People with disabilities (including low vision) and Medicare cardholders are eligible for reduced MBTA fares with a TAP…
Baker-Polito Administration Awards Over $12 Million for Park and Open Space Projects
Continuing its celebration of Climate Week, the Baker-Polito Administration announced the awarding of $12,013,525 in grant funding for park improvements and open space acquisitions in 43 Massachusetts communities including Barry Park Playground in Lynn. The grants, administered through the Executive…
Goldberg Announces Latest Release of Unclaimed Property Listings
Massachusetts State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg announced the latest grouping of names that have been added to the state’s list of unclaimed property owners. Over 51,000 new properties worth millions of dollars are owed to individuals and businesses throughout the…
MWRA Board of Directors Approves Waiver To Join MWRA Water System
At its meeting last week, the MWRA Board of Directors voted to adopt the recommendation of the MWRA Advisory Board to temporarily waive the entrance fee new communities pay to join the MWRA water system. Citing the challenges communities face…