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City of Boston to Host Its Annual Disability Community Forum on Thurs., May 8, 2025
BOSTON, Mass. /MASSACHUSETTS NEWSWIRE/ -- Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, the Commission on Persons with Disabilities and the Disability Advisory Board have announced that the City’s annual Disability Community Forum will take place on Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. The event, held at Suffolk University Law School, is open to the public, with hybrid attendance options allowing participation both in person and on Zoom. To register for this event, please visit boston.gov/disability-forum.
Massachusetts’ Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Housing Development Incentive Awards to Create 1,256 Units
LAWRENCE, Mass. /MASSACHUSETTS NEWSWIRE/ -- Today, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll and Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Ed Augustus announced $27 million in Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP) awards to create 709 total new units in 9 Gateway Cities across the state. This funding is in addition to the $27 million in HDIP funding awarded earlier this year. Together, HDIP awards made by the Healey-Driscoll Administration in 2024 will support the creation of 1,256 new housing units.
RECENT MASS. NEWS
Music Director Orlando Cela connects two major Joaquín Rodrigo works across Arlington and Lowell performances
LOWELL and ARLINGTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire -- NEWS: The Lowell Chamber Orchestra proudly announces that its Music Director, Orlando Cela, will conduct the United States premiere of "La azucena de Quito," a rarely performed oratorio by Spanish composer Joaquín Rodrigo, with the Philharmonic Society of Arlington in May.
Lowell Chamber Orchestra Announces 2026 Young Artist Competition and Call-for-Scores Finalists
Massachusetts Newswire: -- NEWS / The Lowell Chamber Orchestra is proud to announce the finalists of its annual Young Artist Competition, along with the selection of 15 outstanding works from its Call-for-Scores initiative-together highlighting a vibrant season of emerging performers and composers.
New England Outdoor Announces Expansion with 8-Acre Destination Showroom in New Hampshire
METHUEN, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- New England Outdoor Sheds & Garages, a family-owned and operated business specializing in high-quality outdoor structures for over 50 years, is pleased to announce its expansion into New Hampshire with a new showroom located on Route 125 in Epping expected to open in early 2026. The 8-acre outdoor destination is set to become the company's flagship location, showcasing an extensive catalog in a unique, interactive environment.
3rd3rd Marketing showcases its Un-Senior Living approach at the 2025 LeadingAge Annual Conference in Boston
BOSTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire:/ -- 3rd3rd Marketing, the nation's leading agency redefining how senior living communities connect with older adults, showcases its "Un-Senior Living" approach at the 2025 LeadingAge Annual Conference in Boston. Through two sessions with industry partners, 3rd3rd will explore how communities can reduce ageism in marketing, increase diversity in senior living communities, and improve marketing ROI.
The LCO 2026 International Call for Scores Announced, Supporting Emerging Composers Through Art and Access
LOWELL, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire:/ -- The Lowell Chamber Orchestra (LCO) has announced its 2026 International Call for Scores, inviting composers of all ages and nationalities to submit new works for chamber orchestra. The winning piece will be performed and professionally recorded during LCO's 2026-2027 season, with the composer receiving a $1,200 cash prize and a $300 travel stipend.
The Lowell Chamber Orchestra (LCO) has announced a new commission from composer Ryan Suleiman
LOWELL, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/: -- The Lowell Chamber Orchestra (LCO) has announced a new commission from composer Ryan Suleiman, marking another bold step in the ensemble's mission to champion living artists while keeping classical music accessible to all. Since its founding in 2019, the Lowell Chamber Orchestra has stood out in New England's arts scene by offering free admission to all concerts.
