Massachusetts

Governor’s action will allow billions of dollars to begin flowing to Massachusetts

BOSTON– Wednesday, February 25, 2009 – Returning from the National Governors Association meeting in Washington, D.C. today, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick submitted written notice to the Obama Administration that Massachusetts is ready to receive billions of dollars in federal recovery aid. While in D.C., Governor Patrick attended meetings with the President and other leaders, focusing on how to invest these critical funds in projects that create and retain jobs and provide long-term economic value to the Commonwealth.    » read more »

Plan Reforms Big-Dig Culture, Rebuilds Trust and Transparency to Help Secure the Commonwealth’s Economic Future

BOSTON – Friday, February 20, 2009 – Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick today announced his vision for a comprehensive reform plan to radically simplify the Commonwealth’s transportation system, while addressing serious fiscal challenges stemming from decades of neglect and inaction, and a failed bureaucracy under the “Big Dig” culture.    » read more »

Governor taps experienced real estate professional to oversee investment of federal infrastructure funds, launches web site to promote transparency

BOSTON – Wednesday, February 11, 2009 – Anticipating the receipt of hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funds for statewide infrastructure projects, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick announced today that he has selected senior real estate professional Jeffrey A. Simon to lead the Administration’s economic recovery infrastructure program. Governor Patrick has been preparing to maximize the Commonwealth’s ability to create new jobs and lay a foundation for long-term economic growth.    » read more »

Multi-pronged solution includes FY09 fix, FY10 budget and new revenue tools for communities

BOSTON — January 28, 2009 – Amid a deep national recession and unprecedented fiscal crisis, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick today submitted his Fiscal Year 2010 budget proposal and an emergency plan for closing a $1.1 billion budget gap in the current fiscal year. Both are key components of the Patrick-Murray Administration’s Emergency Recovery Plan that will help stabilize and position the Commonwealth for long-term economic success. The Governor will also file legislation to help municipalities increase revenue to offset local aid cuts.    » read more »

Plan will give municipalities revenue tools to offset local aid cuts, manage more efficiently

BOSTON - January 23, 2009 - Despite the immense financial challenges facing the Commonwealth during this national recession, Massachusetts Governor Patrick today reaffirmed his commitment to cities and towns, announcing that he will protect education funding from cuts and will limit reductions in state aid to cities and towns this year and next.    » read more »

Developing wind turbines to power 800,000 homes by 2020 will boost Massachusetts as clean energy leader

BOSTON – January 13, 2009 – Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick today set a goal of developing 2,000 megawatts of wind power capacity – enough to power 800,000 Massachusetts homes – by 2020. Citing new mandates that require greater use of renewable energy and sharp reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, Massachusetts can only fulfill these obligations with a significant commitment to wind power.    » read more »

August 19, 2008 -- The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

They died Aug. 15 in Wardak Province, Afghanistan, when their vehicle struck an improvised explosive device and then received small arms and rocket-propelled grenade fire.

Killed were:

1st Lt. Donald C. Carwile, 29, of Oxford, Virginia, and

Pfc. Paul E. Conlon Jr., 21, of Somerville, Massachusetts.

The soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

Source: DoD

August 15, 2008 -- The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Pfc. Daniel A. C. McGuire, 19, of Mashpee, Massachusetts, died Aug. 14 while supporting combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq.

He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Source: DoD

August 13, 2008 -- BOSTON – Today, a Suffolk County Grand Jury returned indictments against a former account manager at a local wealth management company for allegedly stealing more than $70,000 from a client to pay her personal credit card bills. Donna Payne, age 39, of Mattapan, was charged with Larceny over $250 and Making False Entries in Corporate Books.    » read more »

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Celebrates the Expanded Presence in New England for Billion-Dollar High-Tech Company

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., 6/25/2008 -- Billion dollar high-tech leader Citrix Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTXS), headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., will celebrate its substantial expansion into the Boston Area today when president and CEO Mark Templeton joins Massachusetts Undersecretary for Business Development, Gregory Bialecki, and Massachusetts State Representative Charles A. Murphy (D-Bedford) for an official ribbon cutting ceremony at the company’s new Bedford, MA office.    » read more »

Governor, Senate President, Speaker Head to BIO International Convention with Cutting-Edge Life Sciences Law in Hand

BOSTON– Monday June 16, 2008 – Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, joined by Senate President Therese Murray and Speaker of the House Salvatore F. DiMasi, signed pioneering legislation today at the Joslin Diabetes Center that will secure Massachusetts’ position as a global leader in life sciences, unveiling for the first time the comprehensive, innovative Massachusetts Life Sciences Law.    » read more »

June 06, 2008 -- The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

They died June 4 in Tikrit, Iraq, of wounds suffered in Sharqat, Iraq, when their unit was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire and hand grenades.

They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.

Killed were:

Sgt. Shane P. Duffy, 22, of Taunton, Massachusetts.

Spc. Jonathan D. A. Emard, 20, of Mesquite, Texas.

Sgt. Cody R. Legg, 23, of Escondido, California.    » read more »

Investment plan will foster affordable housing development, spark economic growth

BOSTON -- May 29, 2008— Highlighting the positive impact access to affordable housing for all citizens has on the quality of life and well-being in communities across Massachusetts and on the strength of the economy, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick today signed into law a $1.275 billion bond authorization – the state’s largest investment ever in housing and community development projects throughout the Commonwealth.

Massachusetts Governor Patrick announces housing bill: Photo courtesy Massachusetts Governor's office    » read more »

May 29, 2008 - BOSTON - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley’s Office reached a settlement with New England Figure Skating Club, of Marlborough, relating to its financial practices. In the settlement reached late last week, the Club acknowledged that its record-keeping practices were inadequate and that it had failed to maintain accurate documentation of income and expenses.    » read more »

Massachusetts Governor Patrick Signs Law Creating First-In-The-Nation Oceans Management Plan Balancing Preservation, Uses

May 28, 2008 - BOSTON -- Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, with the support of House Speaker Salvatore F. DiMasi and Senate President Therese Murray, today signed the Oceans Act of 2008, legislation that will require Massachusetts to develop a first-in-the-nation comprehensive plan to manage development in its state waters, balancing natural resource preservation with traditional and new uses, including renewable energy.

Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick speaks about the importance of the Oceans Act bill.: Photo courtesy Mass. Governor's office    » read more »