By Bob Katzen
“This year’s tax incentive awardees are advancing scientific innovation, strengthening our economy and improving lives across the globe with groundbreaking work. Their successes are a shining example of why Massachusetts continues to lead the nation in life sciences.”
—Lt Gov. Kim Driscoll on the Healey Administration announcing $29.9 million in tax incentive awards, estimated to create 1,500 industry jobs, to 33 life sciences companies.
“As summer temperatures get hotter, we are committed to ensuring that every Massachusetts resident has access to a beach or pool and to be able to learn the skills they need to have a safe and fun experience. Providing free swim lessons through the Learn to Swim program, as well as ensuring we have a full contingent of qualified lifeguards, is critical to promoting water safety throughout the summer season.”
— Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Commissioner Brian Arrigo announcing that DCR will offer free swimming lessons to children aged four through 12 at 19 DCR pools across the state and that some lifeguard positions are still available.
“Down payment assistance is a vital tool for empowering first-time homebuyers and advancing MassHousing’s commitment to expanding access to homeownership. By growing our leading down payment assistance program to reach more middle-income homebuyers statewide, we will grow consumer buying power and help ensure that homeownership remains accessible to working families across Massachusetts.”
—MassHousing CEO Chrystal Kornegay announcing the expansion of its Down Payment Assistance mortgage program which now offers up to $25,000 in down payment assistance to all income-eligible first-time homebuyers, when purchasing a first home in any city or town in the Bay State. More information at:
https://www.masshousing.com./en/home-ownership/homebuyers/down-payment-assistance
“Students and school districts deserve a less polluted environment than is currently the case with diesel bus fleets. The growing shift to electric buses represents a transformative opportunity to modernize transportation while cutting costs as well as creating a learning opportunity for students and communities.”
—Massachusetts Clean Energy Center CEO Dr. Emily Reichert, announcing $9.5 million in funding to help communities replace diesel-powered school buses with electric alternatives.