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MASS. GOVERNMENT
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
Total Sonics announced that Total Cal Multichannel earns the TWICE Picks Award 2026
MILFORD, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire - NEWS -- We're proud that Total Cal® Multichannel was recognized by TWICE as one of the standout innovations at CES 2026, Total Sonics announced today. Total Cal Multichannel brings professional-grade multichannel room calibration to everyday audio products - making immersive, accurate sound faster, simpler, and more affordable than ever.
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.
Avatar Construction Expands Design-Build Expertise in Ground-Up Developments Across Massachusetts
BOSTON, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire:/ -- Avatar Construction, a premier design-build firm specializing in ground-up developments, is setting a new standard in the construction industry across Massachusetts and New Hampshire. With proven expertise in Multi-Family Apartments, condominiums, hotels, and mixed-use projects, Avatar Construction offers a full spectrum of services designed to streamline complex developments from concept through completion.
Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association selects Stack Athlete as Official College Recruiting Partner
LANCASTER, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire:/-- Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association and Stack Athlete (formerly CaptainU) announced the formation of a strategic partnership in which Stack Athlete is now the Official College Recruiting Partner of Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association. The partnership combines the expertise of both organizations to deliver comprehensive college recruiting strategies and solutions to the youth soccer community throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Total Sonics and Haier Announce Addition of Award-Winning Total Cal Auto Calibration Tech to Next Gen Haier TVs
MILFORD, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ -- Total Sonics (a division of THAT Corporation®) is very pleased to announce they've come to agreement with global CE powerhouse Haier Multimedia on licensing Total Cal®, their innovative automatic room calibration system. Total Cal's groundbreaking approach both simplifies the room calibration process for consumers and keeps costs down for manufacturers.
