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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 drinki

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 . “Th

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 c

Tuesday, December 16th, 2025   Today, State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg joined the Massachusetts' House and Senate Committees on Ways and Means for a hearing to discuss the state’s revenue projections and the fiscal outlook for Massachusetts. Treasurer Goldberg provided testimony regarding how departments and agencies within Treasury performed at extraordinary levels and how the Treasury will continue to provide critical services in the next fiscal year. Below are the Treas

BOSTON – State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg, Chair of the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (Trust) Board of Trustees, announced on December 4, 2025, that $98,840,772 in grants were awarded for 59 projects in 51 communities across Massachusetts. The grant funds will help cities, towns, counties, and water utilities pay for the $763,778,833 in total project cost for improvements to drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. A list of communities and approved projects that

Today, Treasurer Goldberg joined the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce’s Government Affairs Forum. Please see below for Treasurer Goldberg’s speech: Introduction   Thank you, Maurice and hello everyone.     I have been asked a lot lately about how we are preparing for uncertain economic times – federal funding cutbacks, tariffs, market reactions and more…   We have always been prepared because we look towards the long-term and operate under the assumption that the one thing

BOSTON – The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust’s (the Trust) Board of Trustees approved $104,199,464 in new low-interest loans and grants at its meeting on December 4, 2025. 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 drinki

Enforcement Effort Focuses on Impaired Driving Prevention BOSTON — To ensure safety for everyone in Massachusetts during the holidays, the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) will be conducting alcohol enforcement at local bars in Massachusetts cities and towns from Thanksgiving Eve through New Year's Eve.   In doing so, the ABCC hopes to prevent accidents caused by impaired driving and other alcohol-related harm that often occurs at this time of year. The ABCC will

BOSTON, MA  – In a moving ceremony, Massachusetts State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg returned a long-lost Purple Heart to U.S. Army veteran James Mooney of Everett. The military medal, awarded for wounds sustained in combat, was discovered in a forgotten safety deposit box turned over to the Treasurer’s Unclaimed Property Division. This Purple Heart is one of six that have been found in unclaimed safety deposit boxes and are currently held by the Unclaimed Property Division.