Fifth Middlesex Projects Announced in Infrastructure Bond Bill

Boston – Last week, Representative David Linsky (D-Natick), joined his colleagues in passing a $4.9 billion governmental infrastructure bond bill, H.4708, An Act financing the general governmental infrastructure of the Commonwealth with a vote of 155-0. In addition to funding statewide initiatives, the bill includes governmental infrastructure and capital projects. These authorizations are indications of legislative and local priorities for the administration.

Linsky worked with his colleagues in the House to secure funding earmarks for the improvement of various recreational destinations in Natick, Sherborn, and Millis. “I’m thrilled to have worked with the towns in my district and my colleagues in the House to prioritize and secure funding for various parks, public buildings, and recreational facilities in my district,” said Representative Linsky. “As our state and local governments continue to navigate these unprecedented times, these authorizations, once released, will go a long way in ensuring our communities, local and state governments, and school districts have the flexibility and support to provide the vital resources and services residents need.”

These authorizations would allow the Executive branch to borrow the funds necessary to proceed with the projects. The final decision is with the Governor.

Town of Natick:

• $500,000 for improvements to Shaw Park

Sherborn:

• $250,000 shall be expended for sidewalk improvements

Town of Millis:

• $750,000 for the renovation and rehabilitation of the Veterans Memorial building

In addition to details on the expenditure of state money, the bill orders a five-year pause on any prison or jail construction in Massachusetts. The correctional facility construction moratorium could delay the consideration of a new women's prison in Norfolk.

The bill now goes to the Senate for consideration.

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