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BOSTON - The communities of Abington and Quincy were recently selected by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation as the recipients of a combined $1 million in grant funding for local infrastructure projects through the state's Complete Streets program. Abington received $495,271 to reconstruct sidewalks along the eastern side of Washington Street from Beaver Brook Elementary … Continue reading Abington & Quincy Receive $1 Million in Complete Streets Funding

BOSTON - The City of Quincy was recently selected as the recipient of a $232,645 grant intended to fund incentives, rewards, technical assistance and targeted legislative reform in municipalities' efforts to plan and build new and diverse housing stock. The funds the city has received through the grant will go toward costs associated with the … Continue reading Quincy Receives $230K in Infrastructure Grants

BOSTON - The communities of Braintree, Holbrook, Quincy, and Rockland were recently selected by a group of state agencies as the recipients of a combined $4.4 million in grant funding to promote local infrastructure projects, as well as several housing initiatives. The grant awards were made through Community One Stop for Growth, a single application … Continue reading Norfolk & Plymouth Communities to Share $4.4M in Infrastructure & Housing Grants

BOSTON – The five communities of the Norfolk & Plymouth Senate District are receiving a combined $150,000 in grant funding for local road safety initiatives as part of recent multi-million dollar appropriation by the state's Executive Office of Public Safety & Security. The funds were awarded for plans submitted by officials in each municipality for … Continue reading Norfolk & Plymouth Communities Receive $150K in Road Safety Grants

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BOSTON — The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) is issuing additional warnings to residents of skimming scams that have impacted some DTA clients. The agency and its investigations team became aware of banks and retailers who appear to have had their ATMs and card processing terminals compromised. These scams are aimed at obtaining credit, debit and Electronic … Continue reading Local ATMs & Card Readers Compromised in Skimming Scam

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For Immediate Release: 7-15-22  Contact: Peter Jasinski | peter.jasinski@masenate.gov  Bill included language filed by Sen. Keenan tied to Commuter Rail expansion  BOSTON – The Massachusetts Senate on Thursday passed legislation authorizing more than $10 billion for a wide array of state-wide transportation infrastructure projects and initiatives. Communities in the Norfolk and Plymouth Senate District will benefit … Continue reading Norfolk & Plymouth Communities Receive Millions in Authorizations in Transportation Bond Bill