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Grant for Ernestina
Grant for Ernestina
Grant for Ernestina
NEW BEDFORD - The Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association has been awarded a hefty grant to help pay for repairs of the storied New Bedford vessel. SEMA announced Thursday a $375,000 grant from the Manton Foundation of New York, which will go towards the final stage of the three-year restoration of the schooner, which comes with a $6...
Renewable Energy Bill
Renewable Energy Bill
Renewable Energy Bill
The Massachusetts House Energy Committee is sending a bill to the full House that would jumpstart the renewable energies industries in the state. The bill calls for utilities to solicit longterm contracts of 15-20 years with providers of hydropower and offshore wind, allocating 1,200 megawatts of energy production to each resource...
Ernestina Funding
Ernestina Funding
Ernestina Funding
Restoration efforts will once again be underway for the Schooner Ernestina in New Bedford. Governor Deval Patrick has released a five-year capital plan, which includes $2 million for the Ernestina. Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association board member Mary Anne McQuillan says the goal is to get the Ernestina licensed for the open ocean...
New Bedford EDC Director Attends Offshore Wind Conference
New Bedford EDC Director Attends Offshore Wind Conference
New Bedford EDC Director Attends Offshore Wind Conference
New Bedford Economic Development Council Director Matt Morrissey spent several days in Virginia Beach last week, attending an offshore wind conference. The AWEA Offshore Windpower Conference and Expo welcomed business leaders and officials from the East Coast, providing essential information on the future of offshore wind in the U...