More Than 2,000 ADUs Approved under Governor Healey’s Housing Bill

More Than 2,000 ADUs Approved under Governor Healey’s Housing Bill

854 permits approved during the first half of 2026 as Governor Healey expands support for homeowners

BOSTON – The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced that municipalities across Massachusetts have approved 854 accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, during the first six months of 2026, building on strong early momentum following the signing of Governor Healey’s Affordable Homes Act and bringing the statewide total to 2,084 approved ADUs since the start of 2025. 

“We wanted to make it easier for homeowners to build ADUs because we knew they were an effective tool for building the type of housing people need and lowering costs,” said Governor Maura Healey. “We're seeing homeowners across Massachusetts take advantage of this new opportunity, whether it's creating space for aging parents, helping adult children stay close to home, earning rental income or adding another home in their community. We're working to build on this early progress by giving homeowners more of the practical tools they need to get these projects built.”

“Homeowners told us they wanted the process to be simpler, and that's exactly what we're doing,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “With free designs, technical assistance and affordable financing, we're making it easier for people to turn an idea into a completed home. That's good for families, good for neighborhoods and good for addressing our housing needs.”

70 percent of communities in Massachusetts have approved at least one ADU and an updated interactive map tracking ADU applications and approvals is available at Mass.gov/ADUtracker. The top 10 communities for ADU approvals since the start of 2025 are:

Community  (Excluding Boston)	Approved ADUs
Lowell	53
Somerville	50
Plymouth	49
Lawrence	46
Revere	46
Worcester	40
Nantucket	39
Billerica	24
Methuen	24
Milton	24

“Surpassing 2,000 approvals is a strong early result and clear evidence of what can happen when we remove unnecessary barriers and allow ADUs by right,” said Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Juana Matias. “The programs we launched this year address the next set of barriers homeowners face, including design, early project planning and financing. Together, they will build on this momentum and make it even easier for homeowners to turn their plans into completed homes.”

ADUs, also known as in-law apartments, are small, independent homes located on the same lot as another home. They may be created within an existing home, built as an addition or constructed as a separate structure. ADUs can provide space for aging parents, adult children, caregivers or people with disabilities. They can also provide homeowners with supplemental rental income and add new rental opportunities within existing neighborhoods.

Before the Affordable Homes Act, Massachusetts had no consistent statewide standard for ADU zoning and permitting. A patchwork of requirements, including owner-occupancy restrictions, restrictive size limits, subjective design reviews and discretionary approvals, often made ADUs difficult or impossible to build.

The Affordable Homes Act created a consistent statewide standard allowing one ADU up to 900 square feet (or no larger than half the gross floor area of the principal dwelling) to be built by right on lots located in single-family zoning districts, subject to reasonable local requirements. Boston has separate zoning authority and its own ADU rules.

New Resources for Homeowners

To help more homeowners move from initial interest to construction, the Healey-Driscoll Administration has launched new programs addressing three common barriers to building an ADU: design, early project planning and financing. All resources can be found in one location at Mass.gov/ADU.

Free designs through the ADU Design Challenge

Homeowners can now browse and download free designs selected through the administration’s ADU Design Challenge. The designs include a range of sizes, layouts and construction approaches that homeowners can use as a starting point when planning an ADU.

ADU feasibility support through MHP

The Massachusetts Housing Partnership’s ADU Incentive Program helps property owners take the first step in determining whether they can build an ADU on their property. The program connects homeowners with professionals who can assess factors such as site conditions, zoning, utility needs, preliminary design considerations and potential construction costs.

Affordable construction financing through MassHousing

The MassHousing ADU Loan Program provides fixed-rate second mortgage financing of up to $250,000 for detached ADUs and up to $150,000 for attached ADUs. The program serves eligible homeowners who have completed design and permitting and are ready to begin construction.

Online interactive ADU tools

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) also launched a Massachusetts ADU Resource Center at MyMassADU.org in May. Homeowners that are interested in building an ADU on their property can read through a step-by-step guide, enter their address into the ADU Wizard tool to drop a design of an ADU on their property, then enter info like property value and home equity into a calculator to see what financing they might be eligible for. 

Homeowners in the Pioneer Valley can then take advantage of the Pioneer Valley ADU Accelerator Pilot program, also run by the MassCEC, to obtain technical support for building detached, modular, all-electric ADUs in Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin counties.  

Residents interested in building an ADU should contact their city or town’s building or inspectional services department to learn about local permitting requirements. Additional information about the statewide law and resources for homeowners and municipalities is available at mass.gov/ADU.

Building More Homes and Bringing Down Costs

The ADU reporting is part of the administration’s broader effort to improve how Massachusetts measures and reports housing production. The administration recently launched the new housing production tracker, which provides a consistent statewide measure of net housing growth and allows the public to view housing production data for every city and town.

Since taking office, Governor Healey has focused on expanding pathways to homeownership, increasing housing production and lowering costs. Her administration has advanced new efforts to help first-time homebuyers, including expanding down payment assistance and lowering mortgage rates to make it easier for Massachusetts residents to buy their first home. 

To build more homes, she has taken action to speed up the permitting process, turn state land into thousands of new homes, convert downtown commercial space into apartments and create a first-in-the-nation fund to finance mixed-income development in a time of high interest rates. Governor Healey has also banned mandatory renter-paid broker fees, gave seniors up to $2,800 a year to help with housing costs, and expanded home inspection protections.

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $250,000 to Grow Massachusetts' Teacher Workforce

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $250,000 to Grow Massachusetts' Teacher Workforce Planning grants will help districts create new pathways to licensure for aspiring teachers through paid, on-the-job training and mentorship EVERETT - The Healey-Driscoll Administration has awarded $250,000 in planning grants to help 10 school district partnerships create Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Programs (RTAP) that open new pathways into the teaching profession. The grants will support 16 school districts as they design apprenticeship programs with educator preparation providers, allowing aspiring teachers to work toward their teaching license through paid, on-the-job training, coursework and mentorship. "Massachusetts needs more excellent teachers in our classrooms, and we're taking action to strengthen the educator pipeline," said Governor Maura Healey. "These grants will help districts build apprenticeship programs that prepare future teachers through paid, hands-on experience while they work toward their license." "Teacher apprenticeships create new opportunities for aspiring educators while helping school districts meet their workforce needs," said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. "We're proud to support local partnerships that will prepare the next generation of teachers across Massachusetts." “Preparing and supporting excellent educators is one of the best investments we can make in student success,” said Education Secretary Steve Zrike. “These planning grants will help districts create high-quality apprenticeship programs that make it easier for aspiring educators to earn licensure while helping schools grow their own educator pipelines. Students benefit when educators bring deep knowledge of and longstanding connections to the communities they serve.” This grant builds on the successful launch of Massachusetts’ Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program, which currently includes 27 apprentices across seven school districts and five educator preparation programs. Apprentices are preparing to teach in high-demand fields, including special education, early childhood education in dual language settings and English as a Second Language, with most expected to earn their licenses within two to three years. "Massachusetts teachers play an essential role in educating our students and preparing them for the workforce," said Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Lauren Jones. "As the Healey-Driscoll Administration continues to promote Registered Apprenticeship as a proven model for employers to build great talent, our Division of Apprentice Standards values the collaboration with school districts to be a partner in this important work to attract and develop new talent that will serve as future educators." “This funding will help districts develop a framework for apprentices to work with and learn from experienced teachers and an educator preparation program,” Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Pedro Martinez said. “While creating teaching pathways that are accessible, we can also increase the diversity of our workforce, which benefits Massachusetts students.” Each recipient will receive a $25,000 planning grant to support the development of a RTAP during the 2026-27 school year. Planning activities include workforce needs assessments, program design, developing partnerships with educator preparation providers and establishing recruitment strategies. Participating districts will be positioned to launch RTAP programs as early as the 2027-2028 school year.   The grant recipients each received $25,000. The recipients are: Brockton Public Schools Easton Public Schools Holyoke Public Schools Lawrence Public Schools Newton Public Schools Quincy Public Schools Salem Academy Charter School Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District, in partnership with Quabbin Regional School District Springfield Public Schools Westfield Public Schools, in partnership with Chicopee, Granby, Hampden-Wilbraham, Greenfield, and Hadley public schools The RTAP is part of Governor Healey’s broader effort to grow Massachusetts’ workforce, including the Governor’s goal to register 100,000 apprentices across key sectors such as education, health care, and the skilled trades over the next decade. By expanding pathways into teaching, the administration is strengthening the educator pipeline and helping ensure every student has access to a high-quality education.

Following Report that New England Electricity Customers Overcharged Billions, Governor Healey Calls for Energy Affordability Legislation

Following Report that New England Electricity Customers Overcharged Billions, Governor Healey Calls for Energy Affordability Legislation

As basic service rates increase, Governor Healey’s legislation is needed to lower electricity bills

BOSTON – n response to a recent report finding that New England consumers have paid billions of dollars in additional electricity costs under the current system for purchasing power, and another increase in basic service rates, Governor Maura Healey is reiterating her call for the swift passage of her energy affordability legislation, which will lower energy bills, rein in utility spending and increase energy supply. 

 

“It is unacceptable that customers are left paying billions of dollars in additional costs because of the way the current system is set up – especially at a time when so many people are already struggling to pay their bills,” said Governor Healey. “As President Trump continues driving up energy prices with his wars and attacks on American-made clean energy supply, we need to be laser-focused on lowering costs here in Massachusetts. That’s why I filed energy affordability legislation to change how utilities buy electricity, getting customers a better deal so we can bring down energy bills in Massachusetts. It is so important that we move quickly to get this legislation passed so my administration can implement these critical reforms, and we will keep working with the Legislature to get this done.”

  

Governor Healey filed energy affordability legislation in May 2025 to avoid big price spikes in basic service rates. Right now, Massachusetts customers are paying more because of the significant volatility in electricity prices. Electricity suppliers have an incentive to pass on those costs to customers. Her legislation helps shield customers from these price spikes by changing the timing and duration of basic service electricity supply procurements. Her legislation would also significantly rein in the predatory practices of competitive electric suppliers to stop overcharging customers and provide a more genuine alternative to basic service rates. These provisions are included in both the House and Senate energy bills. 

 

Further, the Healey-Driscoll Administration has promoted municipal aggregation plans as a more affordable alternative to basic service. Municipalities can offer prices that remain stable for longer periods of time than basic service. One third of the 242 municipal aggregation plans have been approved since the start of the Healey-Driscoll Administration, and new approvals are being issued at a much faster pace.

Concerned Jewish Faculty & Staff Urges Higher Ed Leaders to Reject Trump Compact 2.0

憂心忡忡的猶太裔教職員工敦促高等教育界領導人拒絕“川普契約 2.0”

Concerned Jewish Faculty & Staff Urges Higher Ed Leaders to Reject Trump Compact 2.0 

Boston — Concerned Jewish Faculty & Staff (CJFS), a membership organization spanning nearly 50 campuses throughout New England, urges our higher education leaders to stand together to reject and publicly repudiate the Trump Compact 2.0.

In a letter sent to university presidents and governing boards on August 3, the otherwise dismantled Department of Education issued a December 31 deadline to respond to a series of misleading and insulting questions. The very next day, the far-right Heritage Foundation released its own publication rehearsing similar talking points and inviting lawmakers to codify the Trump administration’s assault on higher ed.

“Just because the administration is asking rather than extorting doesn't make the substance of its demands any better,” said Harvard professor of government Steve Levitsky, whose books include How Democracies Die. “The federal government shouldn't be telling universities who to hire or how to discipline their students, and given its record of attacks on critics and the press, its calls for free speech ring hollow. Universities rejected this undemocratic intervention when Trump was stronger politically. They should certainly reject it now that he is weaker.”

The DOE letter, otherwise known as “Trump Compact 2.0,” is the latest phase of an ongoing pressure campaign to coerce universities to “align themselves with a far-right agenda at the expense of students’ education and the public’s well-being.” CJFS accordingly applauds organizations like the Alliance for Higher Education that reject the federal government’s divide-and-conquer tactics and urge a unified front to build the higher education sector that mulitiracial democracy requires.

The DOE letter claims to favor “an ethic of free speech” and a “collision of opposing viewpoints” on campuses but singles out “unruly and violent protestors” for blame. “The whole framing is bogus,” said Margaret Litvin, a Boston University professor and CJFS founding member. “Public trust in higher ed is doing just fine. The entity doing the most to ‘disrupt classes, research, public lectures, and campus operations,’ as they put it, is the federal government itself.”

Colleagues on other campuses echoed the criticism. University of Pennsylvania professors Serena Mayeri and Amanda Shanor, who have written about the Trump administration's attacks on knowledge institutions and constitutional democracy, called Compact 2.0 “legally and politically dangerous,” adding, “After faculty, staff, students and alumni around the country came together to defeat the unlawful and unconstitutional Compact 1.0, the government has tried to impose its ideological will on universities through threats and coercion, private agreements, and now Secretary McMahon's letter. When universities have united to oppose these efforts in and outside of court, they overwhelmingly have won."

Jonathan Feingold, a CJFS founding member who co-authored a key legal memo outlining the Trump administration’s unlawful attack on DEI, expressed disdain at the university administrators collaborating with the federal government. “How could it be,” Professor Feingold observed, “that among the university leaders aiding Trump Compact 2.0 are actual scholars of authoritarianism like Ronald Daniels, the President of Johns Hopkins University who in 2021 outlined ‘why authoritarian regimes attack independent universities’? History does not look kindly on those who collaborate with authoritarians.”

Governor Healey Launches Statewide Campaign to Help MassHealth Members Keep Their Health Coverage After Trump Cuts

Governor Healey Launches Statewide Campaign to Help MassHealth Members Keep Their Health Coverage After Trump Cuts

Outreach campaign will help eligible residents navigate burdensome, new Medicaid requirements imposed by President Trump's law

More information at mass.gov/MassHealthMemberChanges

HAVERHILL – Governor Maura Healey today announced a coordinated statewide effort to help hundreds of thousands of MassHealth members understand and navigate new federal Medicaid requirements that will take effect over the coming months. Working alongside the Legislature, Health Care For All, and nearly 50 community-based organizations, the Healey-Driscoll Administration is launching an extensive outreach and education campaign to help eligible residents maintain their health coverage. 

The Governor made the announcement at Make It Haverhill, a workforce and digital access program of Community Action, Inc., which is one of the community partners participating in the outreach campaign.

“President Trump is trying to kick millions of Americans and hundreds of thousands of people here in Massachusetts off their health care coverage—not because they no longer qualify, but because of unnecessary paperwork and confusing new requirements,” said Governor Maura Healey. “These are working families who rely on this program to afford their health care.  But we have their backs. We’re going to be here every step of the way to help people understand these changes and what they need to do to keep their coverage.”

“We are committed to helping eligible Massachusetts residents keep their health coverage,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “Families have enough to worry about without navigating confusing new federal requirements or wondering whether paperwork is going to put their health insurance at risk. That’s why we are working with trusted community partners to reach people early and prove the support they need to keep their coverage.” 

“I am grateful for the hard work that the dedicated staff at MassHealth and our partner Health Care For All have been doing for many months to prepare for these federal changes,” said Secretary for Health and Human Services Kiame Mahaniah. “This same team led the state’s successful Redeterminations campaign in 2024 and I know that they are building on that foundation to ensure Massachusetts residents get the help they need to keep their health care.”  

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a federal law passed by Congress and signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025, requires states to implement significant changes to Medicaid programs nationwide. Beginning in January 2027, approximately 360,000 MassHealth members may face new work and education reporting requirements. Many of those members will also be required to renew their coverage every six months instead of every year, creating new administrative hurdles that could cause eligible residents to lose coverage because of missed paperwork or reporting deadlines.

National research, including a KFF report published last year, consistently shows that most working-age adults enrolled in Medicaid already work, attend school, care for family members, or live with disabilities or chronic health conditions. Studies of similar policies in other states have found that work reporting requirements primarily create additional paperwork and administrative burdens rather than increasing employment, often resulting in eligible people losing health coverage.

The campaign announced today is aimed at preventing unnecessary coverage loss by helping MassHealth enrollees and applicants understand what changes are coming, who is affected, and what steps need to be taken to keep their coverage.

"President Trump and Republicans in Congress have designed a cruel program intended to kick Massachusetts residents off of coverage that we know keeps people healthy and saves residents money in the long run," said Senate President Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland). "The Legislature prioritized funding this campaign because our people shouldn't lose their health care over red tape manufactured by the Trump administration. I applaud Governor Healey for implementing this campaign with the vigor that this topic demands."

“As the Trump administration works to prevent Americans from enrolling in Medicaid in order to finance their tax cuts for the wealthy, this statewide public awareness campaign is representative of the Commonwealth’s commitment to ensuring that eligible Massachusetts residents are able to navigate the new Medicaid requirements and keep their coverage,” said House Speaker Ronald J. Mariano (D-Quincy). “I’m proud of the work that we did in the Legislature to provide the funding for this important initiative, and I’m grateful to Governor Healey for her commitment to this effort.”

To support this effort, the Governor and Legislature invested $10 million to support Health Care For All and a statewide network of nearly 50 community-based organizations that will provide outreach, enrollment assistance and one-on-one support to MassHealth members. MassHealth estimates implementing these federally required changes will also require approximately $30 million in state investments for staffing, outreach and technology upgrades.

MassHealth has spent more than a year preparing to implement these federally required changes while minimizing the burden on members wherever possible. The agency will automatically identify members who qualify for exemptions using information already on file and use data matching to verify work and education requirements whenever possible, reducing the amount of paperwork members must submit. MassHealth will also contact impacted members directly through mail, text messages, emails and automated phone calls before they are required to take any action.

“MassHealth’s first and foremost priority is maintaining coverage for all eligible residents of the Commonwealth,” said Assistant Secretary for MassHealth Ryan Schwarz. “MassHealth is required by federal law to implement these changes – but we will do so in a way that minimizes disruption if we can so that eligible members can keep their coverage. Where we cannot use available data to automatically exempt members from these new burdensome requirements, MassHealth will make sure that those who are impacted have someone they can reach out to who they trust is on their side to navigate these changes.”

“This campaign is the antidote to the drastic federal cuts to health care programs that will have deep and lasting negative impacts on the people of Massachusetts,” said Jennifer Lemmerman, Executive Director of Health Care For All. “We are honored to be joining with the Healey-Driscoll Administration to ensure those who receive coverage through MassHealth, particularly adults ages 19-64 who will be impacted by onerous work and education reporting requirements, are ready for these changes to mitigate potential coverage loss.” 

What MassHealth Members and Applicants Need to Know

Over the coming months, there will be changes to MassHealth eligibility because of a federal law passed by Congress and signed by President Trump.

Beginning in October 2026

• Some lawfully present immigrants will no longer be eligible for comprehensive MassHealth coverage because of changes required under federal law.

Beginning in January 2027

• Some MassHealth members ages 19-64 will be required to document that they meet new federal work or education requirements. 
• Many of those members will also need to renew their MassHealth coverage every six months instead of every year.

Important Exemptions

Many members will not be required to meet the new work and education requirements. Exemptions may apply to members who are

• Pregnant
• Parenting children age 13 or younger
• Living with a disability
• Managing certain health condition

MassHealth will automatically identify members who qualify for these exemptions whenever possible using information on file.

What Members Should Do Now

• Make sure MassHealth has your current mailing address, email address and cell phone number
• Open every letter you receive from MassHealth, including your blue renewal envelope
• Watch for emails, text messages and automated calls from MassHealth
• Visit mass.gov/MassHealthMemberChanges to learn more, determine whether these changes apply to you and find a community-based organization in your area that can provide free enrollment assistance. 

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $15.5 Million to Train Over 1,600 Jobseekers for In-Demand Careers

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $15.5 Million to Train Over 1,600 Jobseekers for In-Demand Careers

Career Technical Initiative connects adult learners with hands-on training for careers in the skilled trades, construction and manufacturing

 

New Bedford - The Healey-Driscoll Administration recently announced $15.5 million in Career Technical Initiative (CTI) grants to 24 organizations to train 1,636 individuals for careers in high-demand occupations within the skilled trades, construction, and manufacturing sectors across Massachusetts. The administration also awarded a planning grant to one organization to support the design and development of a future CTI training program.

“Massachusetts employers need skilled workers, and people across our state are looking for good jobs that can support their families,” said Governor Maura Healey. “The Career Technical Initiative brings those needs together by giving people hands-on training for in-demand careers and helping our businesses find the talent they need to grow.”

“There are so many people who are ready to take the next step in their careers but need the right training and opportunity to get there,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “These programs give adults a direct pathway to good careers while building the skilled workforce that keeps Massachusetts competitive.”

The CTI program partners with Career and Technical Education (CTE) Schools to provide adult learners, especially unemployed and underemployed individuals from underserved populations and underrepresented groups, with career training and technical skills to meet the needs of Massachusetts employers. Commonwealth Corporation, a quasi-public agency of the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD), administers the CTI program. In partnership with the Executive Office of Education (EOE), CTI transforms career and technical education schools across the state to become “Career Technical Institutes” that run three shifts a day for skill-building programs in the trades, construction, and manufacturing career pathways.

Last December, the Healey-Driscoll Administration celebrated five years of the Career Technical Initiative (CTI). With yesterday's announcement, the Administration’s investment in CTI now totals $68.4 million since January 2023, bringing total investment in the program to $81.8 million since its launch in 2020. Across completed programs, 85 percent of individuals completed their training, and 84 percent of program completers went on to secure employment post-training.  To date, CTI has served over 6,500 participants across the state and has engaged nearly 800 employers to inform curricula in partnership with CTE schools and provide participants with mentorship and career opportunities.

Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Lauren Jones made the announcement at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School in New Bedford. The school received $530,000 to provide training to 50 participants for Automotive Technology, Culinary Arts, HVAC, Auto Body Collision & Repair, Diesel Technician positions.

“The Career Technical Initiative is one of the strongest workforce development tools we have to connect untapped talent directly to job training that leads to industry-recognized credentials and employment opportunities,” said Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Lauren Jones. “These investments open doors for unemployed and underemployed adult learners, strengthen regional talent pipelines, and help ensure businesses have the skilled workforce they need today and into the future.”

"Career Technical Initiative reflects our commitment to making high-quality career technical education accessible to more learners," said Education Secretary Steve Zrike. "By extending learning beyond the traditional school day, we're creating new opportunities for adults to gain the skills and credentials that open doors to rewarding careers and greater economic mobility for themselves and their families." 

"Career technical education changes lives, and we are honored to extend that opportunity beyond our traditional high school student population through the Career Technical Initiative,” said Michael P. Watson (he/him) Superintendent-Director Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School. “Working alongside Commonwealth Corporation, MassHire, our regional employers, and community partners, Greater New Bedford Voc Tech is proud to expand access to high-quality career technical education for adult learners. Through these programs, participants will gain industry-relevant skills, hands-on experience, and clear pathways to meaningful employment in some of our region's most in-demand fields. We are proud to leverage our exceptional facilities, outstanding instructors, and strong employer partnerships to strengthen the South Coast workforce, support local employers, and create new opportunities for individuals and families throughout our region."  

“CommCorp congratulates the 24 awarded grantees and thanks them for their work connecting adult learners with hands-on training, industry-recognized credentials, and direct pathways into high-demand careers,” said Molly Jacobson, President and CEO of Commonwealth Corporation. “The Career Technical Initiative continues to strengthen the workforce pipeline employers need to grow and compete – and expand access to life-changing opportunities across Massachusetts.”

The investment builds on the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s broader efforts to expand career and technical education and create more pathways into good jobs. Earlier this year, Governor Healey announced $70 million to expand and modernize career technical education programs at 28 schools, creating 2,500 additional seats for students. Together, these investments are expanding access to technical education for both students and adults while helping employers build the skilled workforce they need.

The following is a list of the 24 grant recipients for Round 11 Implementation Grants:   

Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District, Upton: $880,000

Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District will provide training for 84 participants for Carpentry, Automotive Collision, Automotive Technology, Cook/Culinary Arts, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Advanced Manufacturing. They will partner with Barrows Contracting, Inc., The Bogart Finish, Boston Showcase Company, D.L. Martin Repair, Vanworx, Mac Tools, Advantage Truck Group, Depot St Tavern, Val’s Corner Cafe, Braza & Mancini, Inc., T&J HVAC, Riverdale Mills Corporation, General Dynamics, Webstone, Super Mario Plumbing & Heating, Boucher Energy Systems, Inc., Primetals Technologies, nVent, Van-Wal Machine, Inc.

City of Attleboro (Attleboro Public Schools), Attleboro: $1,000,000

Attleboro Public Schools will provide training to 144 participants for Automotive, Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Welding. They will partner with Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Trustworthy Auto, Maynard Construction BRC, Inc., JM Bryson Construction Management Inc., Magnificus Inc., Orchard Cove Hebrew SeniorLife, Ingemi Electric, Inc., Wild Atlantic Energy Solutions, Inc., General Dynamics Electric Boat,  All Climate Corp,  Suburban Service Corporation, JR Balsan, Inc.,  Paldino Brothers Plumbing & Heating,  K&N Supply Plumbing & Heating, Supply New England, New Bedford Welding Supply, Larson Tool & Stamping Company.

City of Boston (Madison Park Technical Vocational High School), Boston: $300,000

Madison Park Technical Vocational High School will provide training to 30 participants for Carpentry. They will partner with Bostonwood Furniture, Wooden Kiwi Productions, LLC, and North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund.

City of Everett (Everett Public Schools), Everett: $400,000

Everett Public Schools will provide training to 36 participants for Culinary Arts. They will partner with Rebel Restaurants LLC, Whitsons Culinary Group, and Wegmans.

City of Northampton (Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School), Northampton: $210,000

Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School will provide training to 20 participants for Electrical. They will partner with PV Squared Solar, Paciorek Electric, and Easthampton Electric.

City of Salem (Salem Public Schools), Salem: $250,000

Salem Public Schools will provide training to 24 participants for Carpentry. They will partner with C. LeBlanc Contracting, Inc., Groom Construction Co., Inc., A&J General Contractor Inc.  

City of Somerville (Somerville Public Schools), Somerville: $760,000

Somerville Public Schools will provide training to 72 participants for Electrical, Automotive Technology. They will partner with Bent Electrical Contractors, Inc., Local 103 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers of Boston, Argento Electric, LLC., McGovern Automotive Group, Pride Motor Group, Parkway Honda.

Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District, Hathorne: $1,280,000

Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District will provide training for 128 participants for Automotive Technician, Building Property Maintenance, Carpentry, CNC Machinist, Electrical, Electro Mechanical, HVAC, Plumbing, and Welding. They will partner with McGovern Automotive Group, Kelly Automotive Group, BMW of Peabody, Wolf Hill Home & Garden Center, SLS Outdoor Living, Mahoney’s Garden Centers, The Housewright Co., Windover Construction, Star Remodeling,  Harmonic Drive, LLC., GE Aerospace, Innovent Technologies, Essex Electric Services Corp, Santo Electric, North Shore Tech Electric, LLC, Krohne, Inc., Microchip, Medtronic, Breen & Sullivan Mechanical Services, Inc., Davies Heating & Cooling, Swampscott Refrigeration, Inc., Magnifico Brothers Plumbing, Heating & Gasfitting, LLC, Bilo Plumbing & Heating, Salem Metal, Inc.

Greater Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical School District, Andover: $824,000

Greater Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical School District will provide training to 88 participants for Advanced Manufacturing, HVAC, Automotive Technology, Electrical, Plumbing, Welding. They will partner with Magellan Aerospace, M E Engineering Company, Straumann Manufacturing Inc., Tecnau Inc/Sitma U.S.A Inc., Leo and Sons Auto Repair, McGovern Automotive Group, Subaru of New England, Breen & Sullivan Mechanical Services, Medford Wellington Service, Top Notch Contracting, Monahan Technologies, Inc., Joel Fabrications LLC, Salem Metal, Inc.

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School, New Bedford: $530,000

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School will provide training to 50 participants for Automotive Technology, Culinary Arts, HVAC, Auto Body Collision & Repair, Diesel Technician. They will partner with Toyota of Dartmouth, Kia of Dartmouth, Guard Enterprises, Inc., NAPA Parts, Winsupply, Inc., Gould Construction Institute, DeMelo HVAC, SoCo Tavern, Farm & Coast Market, Moby Dick Brewing Co., Empire Ford Inc.  

Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School District, Lexington: $360,000

Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School District will provide training to 36 participants for Carpentry, Plumbing, Welding. They will partner with North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund, Sweeney Drywall, Bradford White Water Heaters, F.W. Webb. 

Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School, Fitchburg: $360,000

Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School will provide training to 36 participants for Welding, Building & General Maintenance Technician, Cooks/Culinary Arts. They will partner with Great Wolf Lodge, Brady’s, Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, LLC, Tim’s Fabricators, Inc., Steel-Fab, Inc., Fitchburg Welding Company, Inc., Capital Facility Services Corp., and Fitchburg State University. 

Nashoba Valley Technical High School, Westford: $800,000

Nashoba Valley Technical High School will provide training to 80 participants for Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Automotive Technology, Carpentry, Welding. They will partner with J.C. Madigan, Inc., McGovern Automotive Group, Middlesex 3 Coalition, Nucar Honda of Westford, CBRE Property Management, Davco Refrigeration Company, Domination Plumbing and Heating LLC, SJ Plumbing LLC, FMC Technologies, SnapOn Industrial, Norman E. Day, Inc., Massachusetts Highway Association.  

Northern Berkshire Regional Vocational School District (McCann Technical School), North Adams: $626,694.36

Northern Berkshire Regional Vocational School District will provide training to 70 participants for Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Automotive Technology, Carpentry, Welding. They will partner with Adams Plumbing & Heating, Inc., Atlantis Corporation East, Berkshire Health Systems, Berkshire Car Company, Inc., Hi-Tech Mold & Tool, Inc., Jack Miller Contractors, Johnson Ford, Lenco Armored Vehicles, Moresi & Associates, Sinicon Plastics, Inc., T&M Auto Sales, Inc., TOG Manufacturing. 

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District, Wakefield: $540,000

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District will provide training to 50 participants for Plumbing. They will partner with Presidential Heating & Plumbing, Inc., Cummings Properties, Local 103 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers of Boston, Pipefitter’s Association Local Union 537, TJM Plumbing and Heating LLC. 

Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School District, Rochester: $310,000

Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School District will provide training to 30 participants for Carpentry and Welding. They will partner with MAS Building & Bridge, Inc., Bigger Builders, Inc., Bachand & Lafleur General Contracting, BW Construction & Remodeling, Inc., Dockside Repairs, Inc., Cape Cod Shipbuilding Co.

Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School District, Palmer: $529,944.66

Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School District will provide training to 52 participants for Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing, Carpentry. They will partner with Pleasant Street Auto Body & Repair Inc., Fort Hill Collision Services, Nesco Sales, Inc., Lukasik Construction, ETL Services LLC, DRS Painting and Home Improvements. 

Pittsfield Public Schools (Taconic High School), Pittsfield: $606,815.50

Pittsfield Public Schools will provide training to 60 participants for CNC Machine Operator, Welding, Auto Body Repair, Groundskeeping/Equipment Operator. They will partner with Oliver Auto Body, Haddad Auto Group, Lenco Armored Vehicles, Tanglewood, Berkshire Hills Country Club, Ryan Landscaping, Berkshire Fabrication Solutions, Hi-Tech Mold & Tool, Northeast Fabricators & Mechanical Services, LLC, OW Landergren, Pittsfield Plastics & Engineering, Spectrum Plastics. 

Southern Worcester Regional Vocational School District (Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School), Charlton: $1,179,999.58

Southern Worcester Regional Vocational School District will provide training to 118 participants for Automotive Collision, Automotive Technology, Building and Property Maintenance, Culinary Arts, Diesel Mechanic, Electrical, HVAC, Manufacturing, Welding. They will partner with Center of Hope, Incom, Masonic Health System of MA, Inc./The Overlook, Lakeview Marine, Northeast Services, LLC., Long Auto, Worcester County Welding Corp., Atech Turbine Components, Table 3 Restaurant, Upper Blackstone Clean Water, Kinefac, Hoyt Running Chairs, Long Run Property Solutions, Fuller Automotive, DCU Center, Honest Town Eats, Primetals Technologies, CK Smith Superior, MBTA, Long Subaru, Harr Motor Group, BAPS Auto Paint, Advantage Truck Group LLC., UMass Memorial Health. 

South Middlesex Regional Vocational School District (Keefe Regional Technical School), Framingham: $480,000

South Middlesex Regional Vocational School District will provide training to 48 participants for Electrical, HVAC/Oil Burner Technology, Plumbing Tier 1. They will partner with Hatton Safety Consultants, LLC., Harvard Art Museums, Green Plumbing & Heating, Dirty Water Plumbing, R.C. Meany & Daughter Plumbing & Heating, Larkin Hathway, Inc., Littleman with Glasses Heating, Coan Heating and Cooling. 

Taunton High School, Taunton: $210,000

Taunton High School will provide training to 20 participants for Construction and Culinary Arts. They will partner with Blue Spoon Community Kitchen, Home Plate Bay St. Grill, Stoneforge Restaurants, Griffin Maintenance Services, Inc., Taunton Public Schools, City of Taunton. 

Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School District, Franklin: $1,000,000

Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School District will provide training to 140 participants for HVAC, Welding, Carpentry, Culinary Arts, Electrical, Plumbing, Auto Tech. They will partner with James’ Breakfast and More, Inc., Wright’s Dairy Farm & Tri-County Food Service, Town of Franklin, J. White’s Automotive, Michael J. Connolly & Sons, Environmental Systems, Inc., Suburban Service Corporation, American Tool Company, Mystic Scenic, Consigli, Vin Gadoury Construction, Shawnlee Construction, LLC.

Upper Cape Cod Regional Vocational Technical School, Bourne: $1,209,987.17

Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School will provide training to 120 participants for Automotive, Culinary Arts, Marine Technology and Plumbing. They will partner with Martha’s Vineyard Transit Authority (VTA), Figueroa & Sons Inc., Autoeuropa of Martha’s Vineyard Inc., Copeland Subaru, The Dobbert Companies, Inc., Corbett Plumbing, Inc., Carl F. Riedell & Son, Mark O’Banion Plumbing and Heating, Tellier and Sons Plumbing and Heating, TJG Plumbing & Heating, Air Pros MA, Allen Harbor Marine Service, Zecco Marina, Scallop Bay Marina and Wareham Marina, Arrowhead Marine,  Fit Chef, Seafood Sam’s, American Culinary Federation Cape Cod & Islands. 

Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School, Haverhill: $826,300

Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School will provide training to 100 participants for Advanced Manufacturing, Auto Body/Collision Repair, Welding, Electrical, Plumbing, Culinary Arts, Carpentry, Construction Craft Laborer. They will partner with CBI Terex, Boston Centerless, Fairview Machine, Smith Motors, Bradford Towing, Midnight Fleet Service, NAMC, Magellan, Sanford Electrical Contractor, Johnson Controls, Piquette & Howard Electric Service, Inc., Donahue & Son Electrical, Palmer Gas & Oil, Burke & Sons Plumbing & Heating Inc., Maffei Services, BLB Design/Build, M.L. Mazzotta Building & Excavation, W.C. Pepe Career Training, Whitsons Culinary Group, A Sweet Affair, Carolyn’s Farm Kitchen.