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Energy & Utilities

  • Hydropower pipeline to Mass. gains critical support

    State House News Service February 22, 2019

    Maine Gov. Janet Mills said she is now behind a project to bring clean hydropower from Quebec to Massachusetts and will allow the project to advance through approval processes.

    State House News Service February 22, 2019
  • Annual power grid update planned for Wednesday

    State House News Service February 19, 2019

    The New England power grid has a "strong foundation," but still faces vulnerabilities, according the operator of the regional system, ISO-New England.

    State House News Service February 19, 2019
  • Eversource makes $225 million offshore wind play

    State House News Service February 11, 2019

    Eversource has agreed to pay $225 million for a 50 percent interest in two Orsted offshore wind projects..

    State House News Service February 11, 2019
  • AMSC profits $17.3M in Q3 after $25M legal settlement

    February 7, 2019

    Energy systems manufacturer AMSC reported a decline in third-quarter revenues but is eyeing future profitability after receiving the last $25 million from a legal settlement.

    February 7, 2019
  • Tree House Brewing buys Conn. farm for $1.6M

    Zachary Comeau February 6, 2019

    Tree House Brewing Co. is now trying its hand at farming.

    Zachary Comeau February 6, 2019
  • The new tax break: Public spending for stadiums

    Grant Welker February 4, 2019

    Like Worcester, many other cities have bet public spending on stadium-based development. They've had mixed results, with lots of skepticism.

    Grant Welker February 4, 2019
  • Auburn, Littleton, Westford get $162K for water projects

    February 1, 2019

    Three Central Massachusetts communities are getting more than $162,000 in state grants for water infrastructure projects.

    February 1, 2019
  • Acton lensmaker fined $8K

    January 29, 2019

    An optical lens manufacturer in Acton has been assessed an $8,280 penalty for violating the state's hazardous waste and groundwater regulations.

    January 29, 2019
  • Move to all-renewable energy a 'moral obligation,' lawmaker says

    State House News Service January 29, 2019

    Warning of dire consequences if no action is taken to combat climate change, lawmakers are again making an ambitious push to transition to all-renewable energy sources.

    State House News Service January 29, 2019
  • Uxbridge fuel provider acquired by N.Y. firm

    Grant Welker January 25, 2019

    Martin's Oil & Gas Inc. of Uxbridge has had its propane business acquired by a New York propane provider.

    Grant Welker January 25, 2019
  • Ameresco buys Acton solar firm

    January 22, 2019

    Renewable energy company Ameresco has bought an Acton solar firm, Maximum Solar, to expand its operations to owners of commercial-scale solar projects.

    January 22, 2019
  • Hopedale manufacturing facility sold in acquisition with Conn. firm

    January 22, 2019

    A Sandy Hook, Conn. clean energy firm has acquired the Hopedale manufacturing operations of North Carolina-based Delta Measurement and Combustion Controls.

    January 22, 2019
  • Sterling electrical contractor bought by employees

    January 21, 2019

    Sterling-based electrical contractor D.M.H. Electrical Contractors has completed an employee stock ownership plan and is now 100-percent owned by the ESOP.

    January 21, 2019
  • Gas workers ratify contract, due back to work this month

    State House News Service January 8, 2019

    National Grid gas workers who have been locked out since June are set to be back on the job later this month.

    State House News Service January 8, 2019
  • Tentative agreement reached between National Grid, gas workers

    State House News Service January 3, 2019

    The prolonged contract dispute and lockout that has riled the natural gas industry and labor and political circles since June could be coming to an end.

    State House News Service January 3, 2019
  • Baker signs gas safety bill

    State House News Service January 2, 2019

    Utilities operating in Massachusetts will face new oversight on natural gas work.

    State House News Service January 2, 2019

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In November, Massachusetts residents will vote on Question 4 regarding whether or not to legalize restricted use and possession of psychedelic drugs for those 21 and older. The use of psychedelics to treat mental health conditions is slowly becoming more popular within the U.S. On Oct. 10, veterans lobbied on the Boston Common to decriminalize the use of certain types and small quantities of psychedelic substances, claiming its usage has the potential to save lives.

While the proposed law would not impact employers’ rights to enforce workplace policies restricting employee psychedelic substance use, the possibility of legalization does bring up the question of whether or not companies will choose independently to adjust their drug testing policies. The ballot question comes six years after legalized sale of recreational marijuana began in Massachusetts.