Boston, August 3, 2015, — As the White House will announce The Clean Power Plan later today, we should be proud that Carbon Pollution from power plants in this state has reduced by over 30% since 2008. At the same time, the production of renewable energy increased by 46% from 2008 to 2014.
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Boston Launches Trash Day Web and Mobile App
Boston, July 1, 2015 – Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the launch of Trash Day, a new web and mobile app that allows residents to easily access their trash and recycle collection schedules and sign up for reminders via text, email or phone.
It’s Official — The Past Winter Is a Disaster in MA
Boston, April 13, 2015, — The President today declared a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe winter storm, snowstorm, and flooding during the period of January 26-28, 2015. A lot of homes in this… Continue reading It’s Official — The Past Winter Is a Disaster in MA
LA Lakers and East West Bank Plant Trees at Local School
The Lakers, East West Bank, TreePeople, community and state partners work to tear out 4,000 square feet of asphalt and plant 30 trees on school campus. Los Angeles, Calif.— Julius Randle, the Lakers Girls, and East West Bank will join with TreePeople staff, partners and over 100 volunteers on Saturday, March 14th, to transform 20th… Continue reading LA Lakers and East West Bank Plant Trees at Local School
New National Standard for Face Masks to Take Effect in China
Beijing, March 7, 2015(ECNS) — The quality of protective face masks sold across China will soon be required to reach a minimum national standard to overcome industrial disruptions, the China Business News reported on Friday. File photo shows children wear face masks on a smoggy day in Beijing. (Photo/China News Service)
Wind Chill Advisory Issued after Record Snowfall
By Victor Chen, bostonese.com Boston, Feb, 23, 2015, — The high temperature reached above freezing point yesterday afternoon across much of the state. Many residents took the opportunity to remove snow and ice dam from their roofs. Could this stop sign in a snow bank at a residential community west of Boston put a stop… Continue reading Wind Chill Advisory Issued after Record Snowfall
Boston Prepares for Weekend Blizzard, Again!
Boston, Feb. 12, 2015, — Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced that the City of Boston has secured additional resources from Connecticut, New York City and the National Guard to assist Boston’s Public Works Department (PWD) in ongoing snow removal operations. On Monday, Feb. 9, 2015, snow falls on Rt. 128 during a 3-day snowstorm (file… Continue reading Boston Prepares for Weekend Blizzard, Again!
Three-Day Snowstorm to Add 20+ Inches on Top of Record Snowfall, Boston Schools Close on Monday and Tuesday
BOSTON – February 8, 2015 – Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced today that due to the ongoing snow storm, with expected accumulations of up to 24 inches, Boston Public Schools will be closed Monday, February 9 and Tuesday, February 10. A snow emergency parking ban will go into effect in the City of Boston at… Continue reading Three-Day Snowstorm to Add 20+ Inches on Top of Record Snowfall, Boston Schools Close on Monday and Tuesday
Boston Prepares for Blizzard of 2015
Boston, Jan. 26, 2014, — Gov. Charlie Baker and Mayor Martin Walsh has been busy to get the state and city ready for a huge snowstorm starting tonight. According to forecast by National Weather Service, the snowstorm will begin in Boston area starting this evening and last for at least 24 hours and bring 2-3… Continue reading Boston Prepares for Blizzard of 2015
Quincy Selected To Participate in 2015 Solarize Mass Program
Quincy, Mass., Jan. 19, 2015, — The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center and the Green Communities Division of the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources have selected the City of Quincy to participate in the 2015 round of Solarize Massachusetts (“Solarize Mass”), a statewide initiative that since 2011 has facilitated contracting for over 16 megawatts of solar… Continue reading Quincy Selected To Participate in 2015 Solarize Mass Program