During 2025, more Massachusetts road users than ever are likely to use their seat belts to ensure safe travels. A new study has found that seat belt use in Massachusetts has increased for the third year in a row, marking the state’s highest seat belt usage rate on record. The Healey-Driscoll Administration commended the collaborative efforts led by state and local agencies to … [Read more...] about New study shows increased seat belt use in Mass.
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Healey secures $162M to improve rural health across Mass.
Following a successful application led by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, the Healey-Driscoll Administration has received $162 million from the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services to improve rural health in Massachusetts in 2026. This is the first year award of a five-year program, which will run from 2026 through 2030. Massachusetts worked closely … [Read more...] about Healey secures $162M to improve rural health across Mass.
Healey declares January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month
Gov. Maura Healey has declared January to be Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month in Massachusetts, joining the Firefighter Cancer Support Network, International Association of Fire Fighters, and fire service agencies around the world to promote cancer awareness, prevention, and early detection in the fire service all month long. “Firefighters face a higher risk of developing … [Read more...] about Healey declares January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month
Rep. Kerans to host January office hours in West Peabody, across 13th Essex District
State Rep. Sally Kerans will host office hours across the 13th Essex District in January. She will be meeting with constituents in West Peabody on Monday, Jan. 12 from 6-7 p.m. at the West Branch Library. She will also be hosting office hours on the following days at the following locations: Danvers: Friday, Jan. 9 from 8:30-10 a.m., Danvers Senior Center Topsfield: … [Read more...] about Rep. Kerans to host January office hours in West Peabody, across 13th Essex District
State public health officials alert residents about potential exposure to measles in multiple locations
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed on Dec. 24 that an out-of-state adult visitor who spent time in Boston and Westborough earlier this month was diagnosed with measles and was present in a number of locations. This could have resulted in other people being exposed to measles virus. On Dec. 11 at 2:39 p.m., the visitor arrived at Boston Logan Airport on … [Read more...] about State public health officials alert residents about potential exposure to measles in multiple locations