Baker Administration

All Aboard?
All Aboard?
The Baker Administration wants to honor a pledge made many years ago to bring commuter rail to the region and we should graciously accept what is being proposed. There have been promises made since Mike Dukakis was governor to bring commuter rail to Southeastern Massachusetts but until now finding the money has been a big, big problem...
Optimistic About Rail
Optimistic About Rail
A Southcoast realtor still thinks commuter rail service to New Bedford and Fall River can happen. Paul Chasse heads a coalition of businesspeople supporting the Southcoast Rail Project. Chasse tells WBSM's Tim Weisberg, local lawmakers have done a great job to get the project where it is, but the next step is the tough part, building support on Beacon Hill...
Workforce Training Grants
Workforce Training Grants
The Baker Administration is awarding grants totaling almost $400,000 for workforce training at four New Bedford businesses. The recipients include AHEAD LLC, H-T-P, Nameplates for Industry Inc., and Poyant Signs Inc. State Senator Mark Montigny says the grant money will be used to train 321 employees and create 20 new jobs...