This from John Nunnari –
ROAD REPAIR $$ SENT TO BAKER’S DESK
House and Senate lawmakers gave the final approval on Wednesday afternoon to legislation that will provide municipalities with $200 million for road and bridge repairs.
City and town officials, who press each year to see the so-called Chapter 90 money authorized by April 1, hoped again to get the money quickly this year to begin road repairs early after severe winter weather pummeled roadways. The bill (H 3187) required a two-thirds vote in both branches, and was enacted unanimously in the House and Senate. Both branches had previously passed the bill, but needed to take final votes to send the bill to the governor’s desk.
The $200 million in Chapter 90 funding will be added to the $100 million Gov. Charlie Baker authorized in borrowing after taking office in January, making a total of $300 million available to cities and towns for the spring and fall construction seasons. Baker separately created a $30 million fund to help repair potholes. – Colleen Quinn/SHNS
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