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Coverage dated August 13, 2026 to August 14, 2026

Massachusetts appoints Katie Schlick as state's first heat resilience officer

Headline from WWLP Springfield

Governor Maura Healey announced the appointment of Katie Schlick as Massachusetts' first statewide Heat Resilience Officer.

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6 articles, oldest first.

  1. NBC Boston

    Mass. introduces first-ever heat resilience officer (opens NBC Boston)

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    NBC Boston's feed description

    Thursday was a warm day in Worcester as the Healey administration honed in on rising temperatures. “Heat’s the killer,” said Massachusetts Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer. Katie Schlick will serve as Massachusetts’ first-ever heat resilience officer, a position intended to curb urban heat islands and t…

  2. The Boston Globe

    Massachusetts appoints first-ever chief heat officer (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Katie Schlick will work with state government and local communities to combat the deadly consequences of extreme heat.

  3. CommonWealth Beacon

    Massachusetts is second state to appoint heat resilience officer (opens CommonWealth Beacon)

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    CommonWealth Beacon's feed description

    Schlick will coordinate state government agencies and work with communities to "prepare for rising temperatures, protect public health and reduce the impacts of extreme heat," according to a press release from Gov. Maura Healey's office.

  4. WWLP Springfield

    Massachusetts appoints Katie Schlick as state's first heat resilience officer (opens WWLP Springfield)

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    WWLP Springfield's feed description

    Governor Maura Healey announced the appointment of Katie Schlick as Massachusetts' first statewide Heat Resilience Officer.

  5. Not The Bee

    Massachusetts governor hires "Heat Resilience Officer" to protect public from the sun monster (opens Not The Bee)

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    Not The Bee's feed description

    This job pays $90,000 annually.

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