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Massachusetts EEA Announces Leadership Team| 04:28PM / Saturday, March 25, 2023 | |
BOSTON — Secretary Rebecca L. Tepper announced her leadership team at the Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs (EEA). T The following individuals have joined the Office of the Secretary and will help shape the Commonwealth's clean energy economy, environmental protections, and public lands. "We've assembled a team of visionary thinkers and dedicated public servants to lead the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs at this pivotal time," said Secretary Tepper. "Working with our departments, we are committed to guiding an equitable transition to clean energy, protecting our precious natural resources, and building 0 Comments
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Dalton Green Committee Gets a BudgetBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
02:59PM / Saturday, March 25, 2023 | |
DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board approved the Green Committee's request for a budget so it can help address some educational and technical issues. Chair Joseph Diver asked whether this should fall under the town manager's budget since there isn't a budget number and he oversees the committee. A budget number will be created. Although the board approved the amount of $4,620, it did stipulate that the Green Committee is not a department so it should not be operating without oversight, Diver said. "My concern is because I don't want the Green Committee to run as a department. They're very eager and I have a lot of confidence 0 Comments
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State Commemorates National Fix-A-Leak-Week Campaign and World Water Day | 08:00AM / Saturday, March 25, 2023 | |
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration commemorates World Water Day and National Fix-A-Leak Week. It marks the third day of the annual Fix-A-Leak Week campaign spearheaded by the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) WaterSense program, as well as World Water Day, which is led by the United Nations (UN). Fix-A-Leak week aims to raise awareness about the importance of finding and repairing water leaks in homes and businesses, while this year's World Water Day theme is accelerating change to solve the water and sanitation crisis. "Access to safe drinking water is a fundamental right," said Energy and Environmental Affairs 0 Comments
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Pittsfield Subcommittee OKs Draft Chicken OrdinanceBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:44PM / Wednesday, March 22, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city is closer to having an affordable fee for chicken keeping.
On Monday, the Ordinances and Rules subcommittee supported a drafted ordinance that brings the cost of keeping six chickens from more than $500 to $25. The ordinance takes the process out of the Zoning Board of Appeals purview and requires a license similar to that of a dog.
"We've really come a long way from having to have a cost of around $500 to get chickens where this will bring it to a more equitable opportunity for anyone in the City of Pittsfield who meets the setback guidelines," Councilor at Large Peter White said.
"And those setback guidelines will be very
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Governor Announces MassDEP Commissioner| 08:20AM / Tuesday, March 14, 2023 | |
BOSTON — Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca L. Tepper announced the appointment of Bonnie Heiple as Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP). Heiple starts on March 20. "Massachusetts residents should know that they have a leader at MassDEP who will protect their communities," said Governor Healey. "As commissioner, Bonnie Heiple will be focused on protecting our residents and our most precious resources from harmful contaminants and the threats of a changing climate. We're thrilled to welcome Bonnie to the Healey-Driscoll Administration." Bonnie Heiple comes to MassDEP 0 Comments
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Governor Names Energy Resources Commissioner | 10:07AM / Wednesday, March 08, 2023 | |
BOSTON — Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca L. Tepper announced the appointment of Elizabeth Mahony to serve as Commissioner of the Department of Energy Resources (DOER). DOER develops and implements policies and programs aimed at ensuring the adequacy, security, diversity, and cost-effectiveness of the Commonwealth's energy supply to create a clean, affordable, and resilient energy future for all residents, businesses, communities, and institutions. Mahony starts on Feb. 27. "I've worked with Elizabeth for many years," said Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper. "I've seen her in 0 Comments
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Governor Names Agricultural Resources Commissioner | 10:34AM / Monday, March 06, 2023 | |
BOSTON — Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper announced the appointment of Ashley E. Randle to the role of Commissioner of the Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR). Randle starts on March 6, 2023, as the twenty-first Commissioner and the first woman appointed to lead the Department. MDAR supports, regulates, and enhances the diversity of the Commonwealth's agricultural community to promote economically and environmentally sound food safety and animal health measures and fulfill agriculture's role in energy conservation and production. "As we build our leadership teams in the Executive Office of 0 Comments
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MDAR Receives Funds to Increase Seniors' Access to Locally Grown Produce| 02:16PM / Saturday, March 04, 2023 | |
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) announced today that Massachusetts has been awarded $1,410,222 to expand the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP). The award was granted by the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The $1.4 million grant award will allow MDAR to increase the level of benefit for seniors participating in the SFMNP from $25 to $50. The increase in funding will also allow MDAR to serve an additional 2,300 seniors and disabled individuals over the next two years. "This award is a win for 0 Comments
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Governor Announces New Positions to Promote Energy Priorities | 10:01AM / Saturday, March 04, 2023 | |
BOSTON — Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca L. Tepper announced the hiring of Jason Marshall to serve as Deputy Secretary and Special Counsel for Federal and Regional Energy Affairs and Mary Louise "Weezie" Nuara to serve as Assistant Secretary for Federal and Regional Energy Affairs. The positions, a first within EEA, will promote regional cooperation and advocate for advancing the Commonwealth's clean energy transition with federal, state, and other stakeholders. "At this critical juncture in our clean energy transition, we need to step up our efforts to advocate for Massachusetts' interests at the federal level 0 Comments
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Governor Announces Grants for Low, Moderate-Income Electrification | 08:13AM / Saturday, February 25, 2023 | |
BOSTON —The Healey-Driscoll Administration launched a $50 million grant program to fund decarbonization retrofits of existing low- or moderate-income residential buildings. Known as the Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Decarbonization Grant Program, this large-scale program will accelerate Massachusetts' clean energy transition, improve public health, and preserve housing affordability for residents. This grant program is the first step in the Administration's commitment to support the electrification of buildings and prioritize the people most deeply impacted by fossil fuels. "Wherever I go across the Commonwealth, I hear about the high 0 Comments
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