Secretary Jon Santiago is proud of the progress that Massachusetts made in replacing soldiers' homes in Chelsea and Holyoke.

Officials are working to quickly spend down and secure federal dollars they worry could be at risk once Trump takes office.

A yearlong celebration has been launched to mark the 50th anniversary of that designation — and once again, the U.S. flag is flying over the only building that is left of the original Armory.

That was the vow Monday from Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey ... who represents the bedroom community on Capitol Hill. “This ...