Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Massachusetts legislation would turn over control of water use restrictions from local communities to the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs.

Cities and towns on the SouthCoast of Massachusetts will be getting nearly $2 million in grant funding for dam and seawall repairs and improvements as part of a $19.2 million program to strengthen coastal infrastructure amid a changing climate.

Conditions remain dry, and residents are still urged to conserve water and prevent the spread of wildfires.

If the parking lot is full, the boat ramp is closed.

Despite recent rainfall in the area state officials say a Drought Warning remains in effect for Southeastern Massachusetts.

New Bedford has been added to a group of cities taking part in a statewide tree planting initiative.