Lewis, Day Support Funding Of Local Road Repair Funding Bill

A release from the Offices of State Senator Jason Lewis and State Representative Michael Day:

BOSTON, MA – In May, both the Massachusetts House of Representatives and the State Senate passed a bond bill to fund local road and bridge repairs (funding often referred to as “Chapter 90” funds), and to continue the legislature’s ongoing commitment to invest in our local communities. The bill will provide $200 million in Fiscal Year 2020 for municipal infrastructure improvements across the Commonwealth.

“Our communities need meaningful state investment into road and bridge repair, and after yet another long New England winter, we’ve all seen the rough shape of many local roads,” said Senator Jason Lewis. “This funding will improve our infrastructure and make our transportation network safer and more reliable.”

“We residents of Stoneham and Winchester know particularly well how important the upkeep and repair of our roads and bridges are,” said Representative Michael Day. “I am proud to help bring these funds home to enable our towns to carry out this essential work.”

Under this bill, the Town of Stoneham is allocated $474,420 for the 2020 Fiscal Year.

Chapter 90 funds are allocated using a formula based on community road miles, population and employment. After passage in the Senate last week, the bill moves to the House of Representatives for enactment before returning to the Senate for final approval and then sent to the Governor for his signature.