Healey-Driscoll Administration Archives

Provincetown Public School Receives State Grant For STEM Education

August 16, 2024

PROVINCETOWN - Following a recent STEM Summit focused on computer science education and careers, state officials announced just over $265,000 in tech … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News, NewsCenter Tagged With: education, Education and Training, Healey-Driscoll Administration, STEM, technology

Free Guided Hikes Available to Kick off 2024

December 28, 2023

FALMOUTH - As the new year approaches, the state is encouraging people to kick off their new year with a free guided First Day Hike at the Waquoit Bay … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News, NewsCenter Tagged With: Blue Hills Reservation, Cape Cod, DCR, Department of Conservation and Recreation, East Falmouth, Falmouth, First Day Hike, Governor Maura Healey, Healey-Driscoll Administration, hikers, hiking, Massachusetts, Massachusetts DCR, Massachusetts State Parks, Milton, outdoor recreation, Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Nearly $2 Million Awarded for Park and Open Space Projects

December 19, 2023

BARNSTABLE - The state has awarded $13 million for park improvements and open space acquisitions across Massachusetts including nearly $2 million for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News, NewsCenter Tagged With: Barnstable, Cape Cod, Conservation Partnership, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Healey-Driscoll Administration, Local Acquisitions for Natural Diversity, Massachusetts, open space acquisitions, park improvements, Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities, Riverwalk Park, Wheeler Holly Preserve CR

Over $5 Million in Fair Share Funds Delivered to Cape Cod Towns

December 18, 2023

BARNSTABLE - Over $5 million dollars was given to 15 towns on the Cape from the state as a part of $100 million dollars given to the 351 cities and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News, NewsCenter Tagged With: Barnstable, bicycle lanes, Cape Cod, crossing signals, Fair Share Amendment, Governor Maura Healey, Healey-Driscoll Administration, infrastructure, Massachusetts, pavement, retaining walls, sidewalks, transportation features

New Reimbursements Proposed for Childcare Providers

December 15, 2023

BARNSTABLE - Affordable childcare has been a major hurdle for working families trying to live on Cape Cod year-round, with local leaders including … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News, NewsCenter Tagged With: Barnstable, Cape Cod, child care, Department of Early Education and Care, EEC, Governor Maura Healey, Healey-Driscoll Administration, Massachusetts, rates, State Senator, Susan Moran

Falmouth Farm Awarded Climate Smart Grant

December 4, 2023

FALMOUTH - Tony Andrews Farm in Falmouth will be receiving $10,920 from the Climate Smart Agriculture Program (CSAP) to help with adapting to changes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News, NewsCenter, Top Story Tagged With: Barnstable, Cape Cod, Climate Smart Agriculture Program, conservation, CSAP, energy efficiency, Falmouth, Governor Maura Healey, Grants, Healey-Driscoll Administration, Massachusetts, renewable energy, solid health, Tony Andrews Farm

$5 Million Firefighter Safety Grant Opportunity Announced

November 13, 2023

BARNSTABLE - The state has announced that $5 million in grant funding is available to support the purchase of firefighter turnout gear, fire … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News, NewsCenter Tagged With: Barnstable, Cape Cod, Department of Fire Services, Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, fire suppression equipment, Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant, FY24, Governor Maura Healey, Healey-Driscoll Administration, Hyannis, Massachusetts, Terrence Reidy, turnout gear

Early Education Programs on Cape Cod Awarded Over $1.2 Million

November 7, 2023

BARNSTABLE - The state has been working on their Early Education and Out-of-School Time capital funding grants program to renovate early education and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News, NewsCenter, Top Story Tagged With: Barnstable, Cape Cod, Cape Cod Children's Place, capital grants, children, Commonwealth's Early Education and Out of School Time, EEOST, funding, Governor Maura Healey, grant, Healey-Driscoll Administration, Hyannis, Massachusetts, North Eastham, YMCA Cape Cod

Wellfleet Gets $3 Million MassWorks Grant

October 27, 2023

WELLFLEET - A $3 million grant was awarded to the Town of Wellfleet by the state for the $4.6 million dollar project recently approved at their town … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News, NewsCenter Tagged With: Cape Cod, development, fund, Governor Maura Healey, grant, Healey-Driscoll Administration, Lawrence Road, Massachusetts, Richard Waldo, sewage treatment, Town of Wellfleet, Wastewater, Wellfleet, Wellfleet Town Administrator

$18 Million Awarded in Workforce Development Grants

August 30, 2023

BARNSTABLE - As Cape Cod continues to look for ways to improve the regional workforce, the state recently announced over $18 million in grants, … [Read more...]