FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 06,
2012
House Passes Bill
Authorizing $200 Million
for Municipal Road
and Bridge Maintenance
I joined my
colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives last week in passing
legislation to authorize $200 million for the maintenance and upkeep of municipal of roads and
bridges across the Commonwealth, and a portion of that will be allocated to Lowell
and Chelmsford for the upcoming fiscal year.
This $200 million
marks a continued commitment for Chapter 90 funding and demonstrates the House’s
strong support to local road funding.
Promptly making these
funds available to the City of Lowell and the Town of Chelmsford will give them
the ability to maintain and make much-needed repairs on roads and bridges and will
further ensure the safety of drivers across our state.
As a member of the
House Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets, I recognize
the importance of this investment and I look forward to the results. This allocation of Chapter 90 funds will provide cities and
towns with the necessary support to make repairs to ailing roads and
bridges. These investments in our antiquated infrastructure will save the
Commonwealth money overall, by driving new businesses and families into the
state.
As always, if you
have any questions, comments, or concerns about this or any thing else, please
do not hesitate to call me at the office at 617-722-2020 or at home at
978-453-3069.
Tom
Thomas A. Golden Jr.
State
Representative
16th
Middlesex District
