Braintree Gets $198,305 In Road/Bridge Funding From State

BRAINTREE, MA — The town of Braintree was awarded $198,305 in state funding to go toward road and bridge repair, Gov. Baker's office announced Wednesday.

The funding was part of a $40 million supplemental budget Baker signed for fiscal year 2019, according to a statement from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation.

Town officials from the mayor's office and the department of public works did not immediately respond to calls asking how Braintree would like to use the additional funds.

“We are pleased to provide this additional transportation funding for local projects in cities and towns across the Commonwealth,” Baker said in a press release. “This funding represents our continued commitment to supporting communities as they address the maintenance and modernization of local roads, which are a critical part of the Commonwealth’s transportation network.”

Additional funds were added to the current budget, so that towns can start projects as soon as possible, Lieutentant Gov. Karyn Polito said.

“This support will allow community leaders to take action immediately so that projects are ‘shovel ready’ for the spring construction season,” she said.

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