Two candidates for Dukes County sheriff, the incumbent Robert Ogden and challenger Erik Blake, will be running against each other for the office during the state primaries on Tuesday, Sept. 6, on the Democratic ballot. Since there is no Republican candidate, whoever wins the Democratic primary election will become the sheriff. The sheriff is the […]
The cost of a resident fishing license will increase from $22.50 to $26 next year, and will gradually increase to $40 by 2026. It’s just one of several fishing and hunting fees that are on the rise. After getting feedback from the public and research by the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries (DFW) staff and the […]
COVID relief deal includes billions for schools to improve ventilation, address learning loss during the pandemic
Updated Dec 22, 2020;
The $900 billion COVID-19 stimulus deal approved by Congress includes billions for elementary and secondary schools, including dollars to help with improving ventilation and air quality during the pandemic.
A total of $54.3 billion has been secured for the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund. This will send formula funding to states and school districts so they can respond to the coronavirus crisis.
Those dollars can be used for school facilities repairs and improvements, like heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems projects to improve indoor air quality, as well as addressing learning loss among students, including low-income students, children with disabilities, English learners, racial and ethnic minorities, students experiencing homelessness and children and youth in foster care.