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BOSTON – The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust’s (the Trust) Board of Trustees approved $135,200,000 in new low-interest loans at its meeting on November 4, 2026. Below is information on the 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, protects public

BOSTON, MA — The Massachusetts Unclaimed Property Division (UCP) and the Massachusetts Veterans Bonus Division have partnered to help veterans recover unclaimed property and funds owed to them. Launched in August, the collaborative effort has already resulted in 93 claims with an estimated value of over $45,000. To date, $12,000 has been returned to Veteran Bonus recipients in unclaimed funds Both divisions operate under the leadership of State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg.

BOSTON, MA — The Massachusetts State Treasury’s Unclaimed Property Division (UCP) will launch its Claim Mass Money program for the first time this week, sending letters to thousands of Massachusetts residents as part of its ongoing effort to proactively reunite residents with unclaimed funds. The launch follows months of work by State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg and the UCP team to develop and implement a streamlined process that makes it easier for eligible residents to recla

Series will provide valuable insights and resources to small businesses BOSTON - In collaboration with M&T Bank, State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg’s Small Business Initiative (SBI) opened online registration for its Fall 2026 Small Business Empowerment Series. The series includes two free virtual workshops that will help Massachusetts entrepreneurs become business owners and protect themselves from fraud. Both workshops will be presented in English with live interpretation

WORCESTER – The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (the Trust) and State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg celebrated a historic milestone today, surpassing over $10 billion in water infrastructure loans provided to cities and towns across the Commonwealth. The accomplishment was commemorated during a ceremony at Worcester City Hall, where, the Trust and the State Treasurer’s Office, along with their partners at the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) and

Massachusetts Unclaimed Property Team Continues Efforts to Put Money Back in the Hands of Residents Boston - State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg announced today that the Massachusetts Unclaimed Property Division (UCP) team returned $975,554 in unclaimed property to Massachusetts residents while at The Big E in Springfield. Throughout the 17-day event, UCP connected with attendees, helped people search for unclaimed funds, and assisted individuals in taking the steps needed to

BOSTON – The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust’s (the Trust) Board of Trustees approved $80,141,116 in new grants and low-interest loans at its meeting on October 7, 2026. Below is information on the grants 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, prote

Thousands of Families Taking the Next Step Toward Saving for their Children’s Future BOSTON – September marks College Savings Month, an annual opportunity for families to take a closer look at how they are preparing for the rising costs of post-secondary education. For many families, a 529 account can be an important part of the strategy. That is certainly the case for families enrolled in BabySteps, who have just reached a huge milestone: $1 billion invested in their BabySte

Massachusetts high schools can apply to receive a grant to host a financial education fair for their students BOSTON - The Massachusetts Treasurer’s Office of Economic Empowerment (OEE), in partnership with the Massachusetts Division of Banks (DOB) and the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation (OCABR), announced funding for the 2027 Financial Education Innovation Fund Grant. Created in 2015, the Financial Education Innovation Fund gives students the opportunity t