Politics & Government
Linsky, House Passes FY16 Budget
No new taxes or fees; Includes critical funding for the Fifth Middlesex District
BOSTON—State Representative David P. Linsky (D-Natick) joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives in passing a balanced and pragmatic FY16 budget. The $38.05 billion spending bill targets areas such as local aid, education, health and human services, housing and homelessness, transportation, and veteran services.
“I am very proud of our diligent efforts to ensure the passage of a responsible and thoughtful budget,” stated Representative Linsky. “Despite the real and significant economic challenges facing the Bay State, my colleagues worked together to craft a budget that is both fiscally sound and preserves the Commonwealth’s most essential services. The House FY16 budget directs limited resources to where they can most benefit the people of the Fifth Middlesex District and the entire Commonwealth.”
In addition to funding important programs and services throughout Massachusetts, Representative Linsky also secured items for the Fifth Middlesex District:
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Chapter 70 Funding:
• Sherborn: The House approved Chapter 70 funding at $554,673, which is a $1,890 increase over the Governor’s budget proposal, and a $9,450 increase over FY15.
• Dover-Sherborn Regional High School: The House approved Chapter 70 funding at $1,659,576, which is a $6,040 increase over the Governor’s budget proposal, and a $30,200 increase over FY15.
• Millis: The House approved Chapter 70 funding at $4,657,391, which is a $6,379 increase over the Governor’s budget proposal, and a $64,619 increase over FY15.
• Natick: The House approved Chapter 70 funding at $8,816,665, which is a $27,085 increase over the Governor’s budget proposal, and a $135,425 increase over FY15.
Unrestricted General Government Aid:
• Sherborn: $199,683
• Millis: $965,160
• Natick: $3,512,863
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Local projects funded in the budget include:
• $120,000 for the replacement of the security fence at the National Guard Readiness Center in Natick.
• $30,000 for the Veterans’ Oral History Project at the Morse Institute Library in Natick.
• $50,000 for Athletic Field Improvements in Millis. Although $50,000 of this funding was appropriated last fiscal year, it recently fell victim to a 9C cut. This funding will assist the town in building additional playing fields.
The budget will now go to the Senate.
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