RENEWABLE PORTFOLIO STANDARD (H 5151) — The House, 25-130, rejected an amendment that would reduce the mandated annual rate of growth of the Renewable Portfolio Standard from 3 percent to 1 percent.
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Massachusetts beach towns look to ease ‘overly strict’ conservation rules: ‘Common sense’
As certain shorebirds rebound in population along the Massachusetts coast, beach towns are pushing for the state to strike a healthier balance between conservation and recreation.
Beacon Hill Roll Call: House cuts Mass Save marketing budget
ENERGY (H 5151) — The House, 128-27, approved and sent to the Senate legislation that supporters said would result in over $9 billion in savings for utility ratepayers over the next 10 years.
Spanish American Center receives $100,000 grant
LEOMINSTER — The Spanish American Center recently received a $100,000 grant from the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts in support of financial stability services for clients in North Central Massachusetts.
Leominster’s Sands of Time motorcycle club continues charitable efforts
The Sands of Time motorcycle club is continuing to give back in a big way.
Grants to boost business training in Fitchburg and Lowell areas
BOSTON — MassDevelopment recently announced $4.5 million in grants from the Small Business Technical Assistance Program to help 55 community and economic development organizations that provide services to Massachusetts small businesses.
