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Friday February 03, 2012
Family Friendly February 2012 DCR Vacation Activities

From an Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs Department of Conservation & Recreation press release:

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will offer family-friendly activities for all ages across the Commonwealth during February school vacation week (2/18-2/26). Sail to Spectacle Island for a day of winter activities, snowshoe along the shoreline of the Wachusett Resevoir, find signs of tracks and scat on the South Shore, sled and slide at Elm Bank reservation, and much more. Enjoy guided experiences or create a park adventure on your own.

Thursday February 02, 2012
Looking at December 2011's Labor Numbers

From a MA Executive Office of Labor & Workforce Development press release dated 1/24/12:

The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development today reported that the December seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate was down in the Boston-Quincy-Cambridge area while the rates for the remaining twenty one areas were reflecting seasonal changes.  Statewide, the December seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate was 6.5 percent, up from 6.4 percent in November.

Wednesday February 01, 2012
Winter Weather Won't Stay Away for Long

Even though it's beautiful out today, it's still winter so the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security's Highway Safety Division would like to remind drivers to clean off their cars to help keep everyone safe on the roads this winter season.

Tuesday January 31, 2012
State Treasurer Appoints New MSBA Director

From a press release from State Treasurer Steven Grossman's Office:

Treasurer Steven Grossman has named Jack McCarthy as Executive Director of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), appointing a seasoned senior manager to the agency that helps fund capital improvement projects for the Commonwealth’s public schools.  McCarthy had served as interim Executive Director of the MSBA since December of 2011.

Monday January 30, 2012
Occupy Wall Street Bus Trip Stops in Pioneer Valley

From a Western Mass Jobs with Justice press release:

On Wednesday February 1 Occupy Wall Street (OWS) activists will arrive in Northampton as part of a regional movement building tour that will visit 16 cities throughout the Northeast.  The goals of the road trip are to form solidarity within the Occupy Movement, foster a culture of listening and build capacity for a strong emergence in the Spring.In each city activities are being organized in conjunction with local occupy groups to share skills, reflect on the movement to date and plan for the future. 

Friday January 27, 2012
Greenfield Solar Farm(s) Update January 2012

From a Greenfield Department of Public Works Press Release:

The Town of Greenfield is this week releasing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a second solar farm, this one to be located near the town’s Millbrook well field off of Severance St.  Because of site limitations this second solar farm has a projected rating of 1.0 – 1.5 MW of electricity. 

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