BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 20 -- Boston Mayor Michelle Wu issued the following news on April 19, 2024: Mayor Michelle Wu, in partnership with Downtown North Association, today announced the return of the Boston Playoff Hub on Canal Street, creating a car-free zone for fans to gather before and during home playoff games at TD Garden. The return of this pedestrian zone builds on Mayor Wu's commitment to reimagining Boston's streets and transforming public space in a way that's enjoyable for res  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 16 -- Boston University's College of Communication issued the following news: Tales of moral dilemmas in the ice rink, secrets in the church, and more dynamic stories make up this year's nominees for The Redstone Film Festival. Students, friends, and family will come together on April 26 at 7 p.m. at the Tsai Performance Center to watch the annual showcase and award ceremony of COM student films. "This year's finalists are testimony to the impressive range of stor  more

BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, April 20 -- DNV, a provider of classification, technical assurance, software and independent expert advisory services, issued the following news: DNV has become the sole owner of Ocean Ecology, solidifying its position in the aquaculture and biodiversity sector. This follows DNV's earlier acquisition of Akerbla, the previous majority shareholder of Ocean Ecology. Established in 2013, Ocean Ecology is a leading UK provider of marine environmental consultancy, technica  more

BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, April 20 -- DNV, a provider of classification, technical assurance, software and independent expert advisory services, issued the following news: Classification society DNV presented Australian green technology, energy and metals company Fortescue with class and statutory certificates for its dual-fuelled ammonia-powered vessel 'Green Pioneer' at a ceremony held during Singapore Maritime Week. This marked the culmination of a project that began in 2021, when DNV was e  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 20 -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, issued the following news: Foley Hoag LLP represented Alsym Energy, a developer of rechargeable batteries intended for applications such as stationary storage, maritime shipping and electric vehicles, in its $78 million funding round jointly led by Tata Limited and General Catalyst, with additional funding by Thrive Capital, Thomvest and existing investor Drads Capital. Alsym Energy will use the funds to grow its Boston-area team and e  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 16 -- The Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development posted the following news release: Today the Healey-Driscoll administration awarded 50 grants to cannabis social equity businesses in 28 communities, totaling $2,350,000, through the Cannabis Social Equity Trust Fund (CSETF). These awards follow Governor Healey's recent pardon of marijuana possession misdemeanor offenses as part of the administration's efforts to advance equity and justice in Massachus  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 16 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development posted the following news release: Today, Governor Maura T. Healey visited Brigham and Women's Hospital to highlight Massachusetts' leadership in life sciences and the Governor's proposed 10-year reauthorization of the Life Sciences Initiative in her Mass Leads Act. She was joined by Economic Development Secretary Yvonne Hao, Health and Human Services Secretary Kate Walsh, and President and CE  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 20 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following statements on April 19, 2024: * * * The Healey-Driscoll Administration issued the following statements today in response to the Biden-Harris Administration's Final Title IX Regulations that provide vital protections against sex discrimination. Governor Maura Healey: "No one should face bullying or discrimination because of who they are or who they love. I am grateful to the Biden-Harris Administration  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 20 -- The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs issued the following news release on April 19, 2024: Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper today announced Alison Brizius's appointment to Assistant Secretary and Director of the Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM). CZM leads the state's policy and planning on coastal and ocean issues. The Office's mission is to balance the impact of human activities with the p  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 20 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on April 19, 2024: The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced today that it received federal approval for MassHealth, Massachusetts' Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), to amend its Section 1115 Demonstration ("1115 waiver"). The new federal authority will make health care more accessible, equitable, and affordable for hundreds of thousands of Massachusetts residents.   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 20 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Department of Revenue issued the following mid-month revenue report on April 18, 2024: Mid-Month Revenue reports display how much tax revenue has been collected halfway through a given month by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. Please note: Revenue collections are uneven and weighted toward month-end, and the brief period covered in the mid-month does not provide sufficient data for comparison to prior years. Therefore, the D  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 20 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: Ropes & Gray represented Bain Capital in the sale of 1,500,000 subordinate voting shares of BRP Inc., a boating and powersports company, announced April 15 in a press release. Ropes & Gray also acted as U.S. counsel to BRP. The offering was conducted on a bought deal basis with BMO Capital Markets and was registered in Canada and the United States. In addition, Ropes & Gray advised Bain Capital on a rel  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 20 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: Ropes & Gray represented Eversource Energy in its definitive agreement to sell its 50 percent ownership stake in the 924-megawatt Sunrise Wind project to 0rsted. The agreement was announced on April 19. Eversource will remain contracted, under a separate construction management agreement, to lead the onshore construction of the Sunrise Wind project following the closing. In this role, Eversource will be a  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 20 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: Ropes & Gray advised MLC Private Equity, a division of MLC Asset Management Pty Limited, one of Australia's largest investment managers, on a significant investment into its private equity capability and the creation of a new private equity investment vehicle. The transaction was announced on April 18 and will provide access to additional future private equity investment opportunities for global instituti  more

LOWELL, Massachusetts, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Massachusetts Lowell campus issued the following news release: UMass Lowell kicked off Massachusetts Space Week Tuesday, April 16, with a program that united scientists, students and leaders across many industries who share a bold vision for the future of space research and exploration. Presented by the The Space Consortium, the week allows aerospace experts and enthusiasts to collaborate and learn about the latest discoveries and   more

LOWELL, Massachusetts, April 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Massachusetts Lowell campus issued the following news release: At 42%, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are tied for support among 1,688 likely voters in the upcoming 2024 U.S. general election, according to the latest national poll from the UMass Lowell Center for Public Opinion. "Both candidates are stuck in a place where the future is uncertain and they, two of the most powerful men on the planet, are simply   more

LOWELL, Massachusetts, April 19 -- The University of Massachusetts Lowell campus issued the following news release: Kaylin Oakes, a sophomore from Tyngsborough, Massachusetts, whose art is teaching people about the climate crisis, is the top winner in the state's division of UMass Lowell's Cool Science Contest. The competition asks K-12 students to create illustrations that depict the science behind extreme weather, then shares the artwork on transit buses to educate the public. As the state'  more