BOSTON –  The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust’s (the Trust) Board of Trustees approved $376,666,860 in new low-interest loans and grants at its meeting on January 16, 2026. Below is information on the grants and loans approved at the meeting. The Trust, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection ( MassDEP ), helps communities build or replace water infrastructure that enhances ground and surface water resources, ensures the safety of drinking water,...

New online portal streamlines access to state benefits BOSTON  – Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg, along with her office’s Veterans’ Bonus Division, continues to lead the way in delivering state benefits with the launch of a new portal. The website allows eligible veterans and their family members to apply for bonuses online while providing increased transparency for applicants.   “Our veterans deserve a system that works for them,” said State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg . “This new portal...

As families prepare for the holidays, Treasurer Goldberg is encouraging family members, friends, and gift-givers across Massachusetts to consider a meaningful, future-focused gift for children: a contribution to a child’s 529 savings account.   “If you need a last-minute gift for a child in your life, contributing to their future education is a great option,” said State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg . “Every young person in Massachusetts deserves a real chance at affordable college,...