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Economic and Community Development

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MMA webinar covers grant platform

MMA webinar covers grant platform

Economic and Community Development By Kristianna Lapierre, MMA Education And Training CoordinatorFeb 12, 2026
Applications open for sports and entertainment grant program

Applications open for sports and entertainment grant program

Economic and Community Development Feb 04, 2026
Application training available for CDBG programs

Application training available for CDBG programs

Economic and Community Development Jan 29, 2026
Administration opens Community One Stop for Growth

Administration opens Community One Stop for Growth

Economic and Community Development By Owen Page, MMA Communications CoordinatorJan 29, 2026
EOHLC advances public housing upgrades

EOHLC advances public housing upgrades

Economic and Community Development Jan 22, 2026
Worcester trust fund supports affordable housing needs

Worcester trust fund supports affordable housing needs

Economic and Community Development By Meredith Gabrilska, MMA Digital Communications ManagerJan 21, 2026
Housing Choice designation applications open for 2026

Housing Choice designation applications open for 2026

Economic and Community Development Jan 15, 2026
Seaport Economic Council changes, $16.7M in grants announced

Seaport Economic Council changes, $16.7M in grants announced

Economic and Community Development Jan 15, 2026
CCC approves social consumption regulations

CCC approves social consumption regulations

Economic and Community Development By Ali DiMatteo, MMA Legislative and Policy CounselJan 05, 2026
Gateway City projects receive $15 million in tax credits

Gateway City projects receive $15 million in tax credits

Economic and Community Development Dec 30, 2025
MassTrails grant program accepting applications through Feb. 2

MassTrails grant program accepting applications through Feb. 2

Economic and Community Development Dec 30, 2025
Cranberry bog purchase adds to Plymouth's conservation efforts

Cranberry bog purchase adds to Plymouth's conservation efforts

Economic and Community Development By Jennifer Kavanaugh, MMA Associate EditorDec 30, 2025
State seeks comments on CDBG grants plan for 2023 floods

State seeks comments on CDBG grants plan for 2023 floods

Economic and Community Development Dec 11, 2025
ECO One Stop portal launched for climate, resilience programs

ECO One Stop portal launched for climate, resilience programs

Economic and Community Development Dec 10, 2025
State, MassTech invest in regional technology growth

State, MassTech invest in regional technology growth

Economic and Community Development Nov 20, 2025
Senate passes cannabis reform bill

Senate passes cannabis reform bill

Economic and Community Development By Ali DiMatteo, MMA Legislative and Policy CounselNov 19, 2025
State awards $559,000 for green spaces in Gateway Cities

State awards $559,000 for green spaces in Gateway Cities

Economic and Community Development Nov 19, 2025
EOHLC releases 2025 subsidized housing inventory update

EOHLC releases 2025 subsidized housing inventory update

Economic and Community Development Nov 13, 2025
EEA awards $12 million for conservation, parks

EEA awards $12 million for conservation, parks

Economic and Community Development Nov 13, 2025
Chicopee converts vacant library into community hub

Chicopee converts vacant library into community hub

Economic and Community Development By Owen Page, MMA Communications CoordinatorNov 13, 2025
Community One Stop awards $179M for economic development projects

Community One Stop awards $179M for economic development projects

Economic and Community Development Nov 13, 2025
CDBG program seeks comment on proposed changes for FFY26

CDBG program seeks comment on proposed changes for FFY26

Economic and Community Development Nov 06, 2025
MassTrails awards $7.5M for trail improvement, expansion

MassTrails awards $7.5M for trail improvement, expansion

Economic and Community Development Oct 24, 2025
State grant to support military base redevelopment in Weymouth

State grant to support military base redevelopment in Weymouth

Economic and Community Development By Jennifer Kavanaugh, MMA Associate EditorOct 16, 2025
Pittsfield to begin ecological restoration project in park

Pittsfield to begin ecological restoration project in park

Economic and Community Development By Meredith Gabrilska, MMA Digital Communications ManagerOct 16, 2025
Lynn transforms landfill into waterfront park

Lynn transforms landfill into waterfront park

Economic and Community Development By Owen Page, MMA Communications CoordinatorOct 09, 2025
Gov. Healey unveils plan to cut environmental rules to fast-track housing development

Gov. Healey unveils plan to cut environmental rules to fast-track housing development

Economic and Community Development Sep 10, 2025
MBI awards $555,747 to advance digital equity in cities, towns

MBI awards $555,747 to advance digital equity in cities, towns

Economic and Community Development Sep 02, 2025
Mass. wins $3.5M in federal funding for West-East Rail

Mass. wins $3.5M in federal funding for West-East Rail

Economic and Community Development Aug 26, 2025
Housing and Livable Communities holds office hours to discuss ADUs

Housing and Livable Communities holds office hours to discuss ADUs

Economic and Community Development Aug 25, 2025
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