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Hunting & fishing laws and regulations

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

This area of the website addresses wildlife-related law questions.

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Growing Up WILD

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Growing Up WILD is an early childhood education activity guide that builds on children's sense of wonder about nature and invites them to explore wildlife and the world...

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Weekly outdoor events

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Join us for some exciting Massachusetts outdoor events.

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Robo-calling scam warning

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Attorney General Martha Coakley is warning consumers about reports of a “robo-calling” scam that is seeking to gain access to consumers’ banking and social security...

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First human & horse cases of West Nile Virus in Mass.

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

The Department of Public Health (DPH) reported a middle-aged man from Middlesex County has been diagnosed with West Nile Virus (WNV). WNV infection was confirmed by the Hinton...

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COASTSWEEP 2011: Help keep our beaches clean

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

This September, I invite you to join thousands of volunteers across the state who will participate in COASTSWEEP 2011 – a month-long event of beach cleanups. In the past five...

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RMV annual license plate lottery

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Registrar Rachel Kaprielian will conduct the MassDOT Registry of Motor Vehicles 2011 Low Number License Plate Lottery on Tuesday, September 13 on Dan Rea's...

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USDA grant received to assist Mass. brewing industry

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Massachusetts agricultural officials announced an $11,015 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant that will assist local brewers across the Commonwealth. The grant received...

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Initiative petitions filed with Attorney General (including 11-21, Presentation of Identification to Vote, not certified)

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

List of initiative petitions filed with the Attorney General's Office and the Attorney General's certification decisions.

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2011 MCAS results

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Gains made by 5th & 10th graders highlight 2011 MCAS results -- Some narrowing of proficiency gaps seen as African American and Hispanic/Latino students improve on 5 of 7...

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Tax relief for victims of Irene

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Victims of Tropical Storm Irene that began on Aug. 27, 2011, in Massachusetts may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service. The President has declared the...

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Storm response of 2 utilities in the wake of Irene to be reviewed

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) announced it will conduct a review of storm preparation and power restoration efforts by two of the state’s investor-owned electric...

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Info for supporters of veterans & public safety charitable organizations

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

With the upcoming tenth anniversary of the September 11th tragedy and Veterans Day approaching, Attorney General Martha Coakley reminds consumers and retailers to give wisely to...

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Agriculture officials & MBTA promote Mass. agriculture

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

With the fall harvest getting underway, Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (DAR) Commissioner Scott J. Soares today joined Acting MBTA General Manager Jonathan...

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9/11: National day of service and remembrance

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Each year, on or around the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, thousands of Americans support charitable causes, volunteer and engage in other acts of compassion to...

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18 public campuses win competitive grants

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Governor Deval Patrick announced the recipients of $2.5 million in funding through the Performance Incentive Fund (PIF), a competitive grant program designed to spur innovation in...

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New Chelsea Street bridge takes shape

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Construction of the new vertifical lift Chelsea Street Bridge moves into later stages in fall 2011 with the upcoming installation of the new lift structures.

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Information sessions on shellfish planting guidelines

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

The Department of Fish and Game’s (DFG) Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF), in partnership with The Nature Conservancy, will hold five public “Listening Sessions” this month to...

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A healthy lunch

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

All across Massachusetts, you can hear the school bells ringing again. If you’re a parent, you know what that means – busy mornings getting the kids ready and out the door with...

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Agriculture industry events/workshops

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

For a list of agricultural industry workshops and events

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MassWorks grant application deadline extended

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray and Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Greg Bialecki announced that the MassWorks Infrastructure Program application deadline has...

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Hotline for consumers

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

In the Attorney General’s Office (AGO), every consumer matters. If you could benefit from consumer information or mediation services, contact us. Last year alone, our mediators...

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Irene: interstate cooperation

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Across New England and the northeast, state governments and public employees, utility companies, and volunteers worked together during the past week to respond to the impacts of...

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Innovative technology: critical tools for independent living

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

You may be surprised to find out just how many individuals in the Commonwealth live with a disability or are elders, and rely on some form of assistive technology on a daily...

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Update: pipeline work in Lower Mills, Dorchester

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

A portion of Washington Street, Dorchester, will be closed from 7AM on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 through the late afternoon/early evening of Thursday, September 8.

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MBTA: Labor Day schedule

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

The MBTA announced its service schedule for Labor Day, Monday, September 5, 2011.

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Irene - Berkshires impact: road closure updates

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

The MassDOT Highway Division's office in Lenox reports more than 25 separate road locations with Irene-related impacts from roadway damage or flooding in Western...

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Implementation grants awarded to 15 innovation schools

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray announced that $660,000 is being awarded to support the operation of 15 Innovation Schools across the Commonwealth. Plans for these Innovation...

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USDA grant for expanding availability of farm fresh foods in urban markets

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (DAR) announced it has received a $13,625 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to explore ways to...

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Broad Reform of Education Collaboratives

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Citing audit findings that reveal widespread problems with education collaboratives, State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump called for broad-based reforms to address mismanagement and...

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Advisory regarding discharge of sewage into the Deerfield River

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) has issued a Health Advisory due to the shutdown of the Greenfield municipal wastewater treatment facility due to flooding...

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Toll-free hotline number for insurance-related complaints and inquiries launched

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Western Massachusetts residents with continued tornado-related issues and consumers with post-Irene questions should call (877) 563-4467.

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Unclaimed property outreach to communities impacted by June tornados

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Treasurer Steven Grossman has directed the Treasury’s Unclaimed Property Division to conduct meetings and outreach to residents of the Massachusetts communities impacted by the...

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Federal financing for renewable energy, energy efficiency projects

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

The Patrick-Murray Administration announced eight communities in Massachusetts will receive a share of $16 million in low-interest federally subsidized financing, for the creation...

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Scituate boat access project completed

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

In time for the final long weekend of the summer, officials from the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game (DFG), along with state legislators and town officials, celebrated...

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MassWildlife calendar of events for September

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Events of all types relating to MassWildlife activities can be found here.

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Take the T: farmers markets

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

August and September are peak season for Massachusetts local farmers’ markets which are now overflowing with summer produce at its best. Last week, August 21-27, was...

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Advice in aftermath of Hurricane Irene

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

As residents and affected communities begin to work to repair damage in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene, Attorney General Martha Coakley offers the following information and...

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South Shore regional 911 center near completion

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

HINGHAM – Friday, August 26, 2011 – Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray today visited the South Shore Regional Emergency Communication Center in Hingham to highlight the...

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91st Anniversary of women's suffrage commemorated

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Event Commemorates 91st Anniversary of Women's Suffrage; New Boston Women’s Heritage Trail Map Announced

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Reverse mortgage companies ordered to cease activity

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Unlicensed internet-based entities offer inaccurate and misleading information to consumers.

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Latest job & unemployment estimates for labor markets

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development reported that the July seasonally unadjusted unemployment rates were down in the Framingham, Lawrence-Methuen-Salem,...

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EEE in mammal-biting mosquitoes found

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced that eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) has been found in mosquitoes in the towns of Bridgewater, West Bridgewater,...

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Preventing conflicts with coyotes

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Coyotes are currently well established throughout the state from the Berkshires to Cape Cod. They thrive in suburban and urban areas close to people. Coyotes eat many different...

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What to do if a bat has landed in your home

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

In summertime, with hot, humid weather, some Bay State homeowners may discover bats residing in their home! Attics are the most common portion of a house in which bats roost and...

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Green Line extension update and public meetings

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

As many of you know, MassDOT and the MBTA recently announced a new schedule for the completion of the Green Line Extension project. The new schedule, which is included in our...

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Series of free Stormwater Workshops this fall

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

The fall portion of the Massachusetts Statewide Stormwater Seminar Series will kick off on September 13th in Westborough, with the first of 16 hands-on stormwater workshops across...

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5.9 Earthquake felt in Agawam, centered in Virginia

A rare 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit northwest Virginia sending shock waves throughout the Washington D.C. metropolitan area that were felt as far north as New York City and...

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Turning 18: your rights and responsibilities

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

Celebrating your 18th birthday? Find out more about your extended rights and responsibilities.

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School fire safety

from:Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick

A single fire from any cause is disruptive to the entire community. There are many steps that schools working with fire and law enforcement need to take to protect students and...

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