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Wayland In Line For $500K In State Economic Development Funding
The town is set to receive funding under a major economic development bond bill approved by the Massachusetts Legislature.
WAYLAND, MA — The Town of Wayland is set to receive $500,000 under a major economic development bond bill approved by the Massachusetts Legislature.
Several amendments securing funding for the 5th Middlesex District were included in the final version of the $561 million bond bill, according to Rep. David P. Linsky (D-5th Middlesex). Linsky announced on Thursday that Wayland would receive $500,000 for economic development, while additional funding in the bill is earmarked for projects in Natick.
The legislation now heads to the Senate for consideration before going to Gov. Maura Healey, who would authorize the release of the bond funding, according to Linsky.
"I am pleased to announce that, yesterday, my colleagues and I in the Legislature voted to pass a $561 million bond bill that makes significant, targeted investments in our Commonwealth’s key economic sectors," Rep. Linsky said in an announcement Thursday. "This legislation includes key provisions designed to support our local small businesses, expand opportunities for housing, and ensure that Massachusetts remains well-positioned for sustainable, long-term economic growth."
This comes just one week after Rep. Lisnky announced that Wayland Public Schools were set to recieve $50,000 for wellness and recreational improvements under the Legislature’s fiscal 2027 state budget.
That earmark would support wellness and recreational enhancements at Wayland High School and Happy Hollow Elementary School.
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