Politics & Government

North Reading to Receive Approximately $491,368 for Roadway Maintenance

Cities and towns to receive $200 million for bridge and roadway maintenance.

The following was submitted by the office of State Representative Jones:

State Representative Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) is pleased to announce that the Town of North Reading will receive approximately $491,368 for the maintenance and upkeep of local roadways. 

Passed by the House of Representatives, An Act Financing the Improvements to the Commonwealth’s Transportation System calls for the state to apportion $200 million to cities and towns for the maintenance and upkeep of existing infrastructure for the upcoming fiscal year. 

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“The House of Representative has taken the crucial step in allocating funds for the maintenance of roadways across the Commonwealth,” said Representative Jones. “By providing North Reading with the resources to maintain the town’s roadways, we will not only invest in ailing infrastructure, but in driver safety.”

The bill is now before the Senate for consideration.

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