The state motto, written underneath in Latin, translates to “By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty” in English. The Massachusetts state flag includes both the seal and motto.

Politics Panel exploring changes to Massachusetts state seal ready to resume work The current seal, which dates to the late 19th century, features a depiction of a Native American man beneath a ...

The Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans Services (EOVS) has launched a statewide logo redesign contest to symbolize the mission of the newly elevated Cabinet Secretariat.