AUGUST ADVENTURES 2024 WILL PROVIDE NO-COST ADMISSION TO A DIFFERENT MUSEUM OR
CULTURAL INSTITUTION EVERY DAY DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST

Program will take place in cities and towns across Massachusetts

The Department of Public Health (DPH) has announced that West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the first time this year. The presence of WNV was confirmed today by the Massachusetts State Public Health Laboratory in two mosquito samples collected on June 25 in the city of Quincy in Norfolk County.

On behalf of the Healey-Driscoll Administration, the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s Office of Grants and Research (OGR) is pleased to make available three grant funding opportunities as part of the Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (Byrne SCIP). As authorized by the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of 2022, Byrne SCIP provides formula funds to implement state crisis intervention proceedings and related programs or initiatives including, but not limited to, extreme risk protection order (ERPO) programs that work to keep guns out of the hands of those who pose a threat to themselves or others, court-based initiatives related to mental health, veterans services, and related gun violence reduction programs/initiatives.  

On July 13^th and 14^th, DCR is hosting “Let’s Camp in Massachusetts” Family Camping Weekend at Myles Standish State Forest in Carver to help families learn about the fun of camping.

DCR’s “Let’s Camp in Massachusetts” Family Camping Weekend

DCR is excited to partner with Bronco Wild Funds to offer a free camping weekend for first-time family campers at Myles Standish State Forest on July 13 and 14. Families will be supported by DCR staff in their camping adventure with assistance setting up their site, learning how to start, maintain, and extinguish a safe campfire, and will experience fishing, hiking, and nature programs over the course of the weekend. In the evening, we will gather around an evening campfire, listening to engaging stories and roasting delicious s’mores. If needed, families can borrow tents and camp stoves provided by the Bronco Wild Funds grant. This special event helps introduce families to camping at a DCR campground and creates life-long family memories.

To register or if you have any questions, email [email protected].

The MBTA announced service changes in July on the Red, Needham, and Haverhill lines. The MBTA will continue working to maintain its infrastructure and improve reliability across the system.

Riders can find more information on service changes through in-station signage, in-station public announcements, and at mbta.com/alerts. Transit Ambassadors and MBTA staff will be available on-site to offer information and assistance during these service changes. Riders are encouraged to subscribe to T-Alerts or to follow the MBTA on X (the site formerly known as Twitter) @MBTA, @MBTA_CR, and @MBTA_CR_Alerts for up-to-date service information.

RMV's 2024 Low Plate Lottery

The lottery is now open. You can follow the link below to the specific website for the lottery. The lottery is "online only", there are no paper applications.

Here is the link for the application and the rules related to the lottery:

https://www.mass.gov/2024-low-plate-lottery

. On behalf of the Healey-Driscoll Administration, the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s Office of Grants and Research (OGR) is pleased to make available between $5 and $5.5 million as part of the Municipal Road Safety (MRS) Grant Program. This annual program utilizes federal funds awarded to OGR by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to support efforts to address local traffic safety issues. Eligibility requirements and key dates are detailed below.

Free summer program for 13 years old's

Enroll now and earn a $100 gift card!

Program runs for two weeks:

July 22nd - August 2nd

Apply by June 28th

Empower Young Leaders with YEA!:

Advocacy, Action, and Financial Wellness

ABCD'S YEA! program (Youth Engaged in Action) is a two week course designed for income-eligible middle school 13 year old's. YEA! builds on their ability to become young leaders through awareness, advocacy and the opportunity to take action.

Throughout the session, they will learn how government works, how to take positive action on challenges that face our community, and how financial wellness is important for themselves and their communities at large.

To sign up, please contact your nearest ABCD Location. 

Participating neighborhoods include: Allston/Brighton, Dorchester, East Boston, Mattapan, Mystic Valley( Malden, Medford, Everett), Parker Hill/Fenway, Roslindale, Roxbury/North Dorchester, and South End

To Apply or for more info: 

Bostonabcd.org/yea

617.348.6329

please find a press release distributed earlier today by the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) concerning the start of Atlantic Hurricane Season, which began in June and runs through November 30, 2024.

You can find more information about this announcement on MEMA’s website here.

Below, please find information on MassDEP’s Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) Program which is now open for applications.

The TAG Program is designed to support communities and citizens’ groups in better understanding the assessment and cleanup work being conducted at contaminated disposal sites in their communities. TAGs will be awarded to selected eligible groups for the purpose of obtaining outside expert advice and technical assistance to review and interpret the planned implementation of site assessment and cleanup response actions, and to enhance public involvement in disposal site assessment and cleanup activities.

Applications are due by Friday, September 6, 2024. Written questions on the program should be submitted before July 19^th. More information on the grants, including eligible applicants and qualifying uses for funds, can be found on visit MassDEP’s website, found here.