The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) kicked off recruitment for lifeguards, pool and waterfront staff, and water safety instructors for the upcoming summer 2026 season. Positions are available at DCR’s 32 guarded beaches, 24 swimming pools, and two wading pools across the state and offer competitive hourly wages ranging from $22 to $27, as well as … [Read more...] about DCR opens lifeguard hiring for summer season
Gov. Maura Healey
Secretary Tutwiler delivers Massachusetts 2026 State of Education address
Dr. Patrick Tutwiler, on Jan. 29, delivered remarks on the State of Education at Rennie Center’s annual summit. Tutwiler highlighted the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s historic investments in early and higher education, detailed the K-12 Statewide Graduation Council’s recommendations for a comprehensive statewide high school graduation requirement, affirmed the … [Read more...] about Secretary Tutwiler delivers Massachusetts 2026 State of Education address
Healey announces new social media requirements to protect youth
In her third State of the Commonwealth Address, Gov. Maura Healey announced that she will soon file legislation proposing strict new social media requirements applicable to children under 18 years old, such as mandatory age verification systems, required parental consent, and disabling addictive features like continuous scrolling and notifications between certain hours. Social … [Read more...] about Healey announces new social media requirements to protect youth
Power Forward Initiative to accelerate housing, cut costs
The Healey-Driscoll Administration has joined the state’s two largest electric utilities — Eversource and National Grid — in announcing Power Forward, a new initiative to get housing connected to the electric grid faster. Power Forward will support municipalities in evaluating electric grid capacity in areas that are primed for development with the goal of … [Read more...] about Power Forward Initiative to accelerate housing, cut costs
Healey celebrates completion of NECEC transmission line
On Jan. 16, Gov. Maura Healey celebrated the completion of the New England Clean Energy Connect (NECEC) transmission line and is now delivering affordable, stable hydropower from Canada to Massachusetts. The NECEC line will provide Massachusetts with nearly 20% of its overall electricity, deliver $3.38 billion in total net economic benefits to Massachusetts ratepayers over the … [Read more...] about Healey celebrates completion of NECEC transmission line