December 23, 2022

RELEASE: Auchincloss Secures District Wins in Passage of Federal Budget

RELEASE: Auchincloss Secures District Wins in Passage of Federal Budget 

“Omnibus” Funding Bill Includes Auchincloss Community Project Funding Requests 

Washington, DC — Today, Congress passed a government funding bill that will now be signed by President Biden and includes key wins for the Fourth District. Included in passage was funding for 15 Community Project Funding (CPF) requests sponsored by Congressman Auchincloss. 

“The Massachusetts Fourth, from Fall River to Brookline, is a powerhouse of talent and work ethic,” said Auchincloss. “These critical funds will make our communities cleaner, stronger, and safer. Investing in infrastructure and getting localities the funds they need to reach their full economic potential will help our District and Commonwealth reach the next level.”

Auchincloss Projects Included in Passage: 

  • Beacon Street Historic Bridle Path Restoration Project, Brookline

Amount Received: $2,000,000

  • Replacement of the Pleasant Street Bridge over Muddy Cove Inlet, DIghton                    Amount Received: $2,750,000

  • Centre Street / Central Avenue Bridge, Dover 

Amount Received: $2,000,000 

  • Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, Inc., Worcester, MA for facilities and equipment

          Amount Received: $1,000,000

  • Fall River Waterfront Stormwater Corridor, Fall River  

            Amount Received: $3,452,972

  • Feasibility Study to Dredge Hopedale Pond and Daylight the Mill River for Community Resilience and Water Quality Improvements

            Amount Received: $444,870

  • Foxborough Sewer Design Route 1

Amount Received: $400,000

  • PFAS Treatment for Dustin/Prescott Wells, Mansfield 

           Amount Received: $2,000,000 

  • Reconstruction of the West Street / Route 27 Intersection, Medfield

Amount Received: $1,300,000 

  • South Street East Bridge Replacement Project

Amount Received: $5,000,000 

  • Millis Water Supply PFAS treatment planning, design, construction, Millis  

Amount Received: $3,452,972 

  • Newton Commuter Rail Stations Accessibility Improvements, Newton 

Amount Received: $7,000,000

  • Ten-Mile River Dredging, Town of North Attleborough  

           Amount Received: 1,482,900

  • Town of Sharon’s PFAS Water Treatment Plant, Sharon 

Amount Received: $3,452,972

  • Hot & Cold Lane Tank THM Removal System, Somerset  

Amount Received: $3,200,000

 

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