Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, AugusT 15, 2025 Sen. DiDomenico and colleagues approve road and bridge funding for cities and towns Annual Chapter 90 legislation delivers funding for paving roads, easing traffic, and culvert and bridge improvements S enator Sal DiDomenico — Assistant Majority Leader of the Massachusetts Senate — and his legislative colleagues have passed a bill to distribute $1.2 billion among cities and towns to maintain and repair roads and bridges across the Commonwealth. The funding, which is derived from bonding, will expand the Chapter 90 program and help address transportation-related improvements, road and bridge repairs and the impacts of climate change on lo8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! cal infrastructure. The bill, which has now been signed into law by Governor Healey, includes a oneyear authorization of $300 million for the Chapter 90 Program, which is a 50 per cent increase over past funding levels. The bill also appropriates $885 million in additional funding that will help ensure the Commonwealth is able to achieve its long-term transportation goals. “Roads, bridges, the MBTA, and regional transit authorities are all part of a transportation network that keep our communities and economy connected, which makes it absolutely critical that we guarantee this infrastructure is safe, fast, and accessible,” said Senator DiDomenico. “These investments will repair outdated transportation infrastructure and will help protect our transit network from climate change related risks. These investments will have a big impact in my district and throughout the Commonwealth.” The one-year $300 million authorization in the Chapter 90 program funding represents a historic 50 per cent increase and includes: · $200 million to be diswww.810bargrille.com Aluminum Aluminum Everett Supplies 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Celebrating 66 Years in Business! •Vinyl Siding Decks • • •Carpentry Work •Decks • Replacement Windows Carpentry Work • • • Fully Insured Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com Free Estimates Fully Licensed • Roong •Free Estimates •Fully Licensed •Roong Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! tributed to all municipalities based on the standard Chapter 90 program distribution formula Sal DiDomenico State Senator · $100 million to be distributed to all municipalities based solely on road mileage Funding for three additional critical programs to support various transportation-related projects includes: · $500 million for the Lifecycle Asset Management Program, which supports non-federally aided roads and targets the pavement and bridges that are in the worst condition in the Commonwealth · $200 million for a culvert and small bridge repair program for municipalities’ local culverts and small bridges under 20 feet that are in a state of disrepair or require replacement · $185 million for capital projects to reduce congestion hotspots, funding that will be available for projects such as shared use paths, intersection improvements, railroad grade crossings, and sidewalks Summer is Here!
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