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MassDOT Announces Reimbursement for Falmouth for Tropical Storm Irene Repairs

Staff — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:00:23 +0000

MassDOT Announces Reimbursement for Falmouth for Tropical Storm Irene Repairs

BOSTON- Thursday, January 19, 2012- The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) today announced that President Obama’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is issuing federal funding to pay for repairs in Falmouth in the wake of damage caused by Tropical Storm Irene on August 26, 2011.

The reimbursement to Falmouth totals $300,000 for shoulder and sidewalk repairs on Menauhant Road.

“Irene packed a wallop for our state, and it still shows in the damage to our roads, bridges, and infrastructure. You don’t bounce back from that kind of severe weather on the cheap, and this money will double down on critical rebuilding efforts to get Falmouth back on track, said U.S. Senator John Kerry.

“I’m thankful that Falmouth will be reimbursed for much needed repairs made after Hurricane Irene came through,” said U.S. Senator Scott Brown. “This will go a long way to easing a major expense that the community faced.”

The Falmouth reimbursement is covered by one of two federal highway awards funding emergency repairs for damage caused by the tornados that hit the central and western parts of Massachusetts on June 1, 2011, and Tropical Storm Irene on August 26, 2011. These funds are in addition to reimbursements announced last month in Franklin, Berkshire and Bristol counties.

“We are pleased to reimburse communities such as Falmouth for the cost of making these necessary repairs and thank the Obama Administration and members of our Congressional delegation for their support and recognition of the great need in these emergency circumstances,” said MassDOT CEO and Secretary Richard A. Davey.

“Tropical Storm Irene caused significant damage to communities across the Commonwealth and many towns, including Falmouth, are dealing with unexpected expenses as they work to rebuild,” said Senate President Therese Murray. “Menauhant Road was severely damaged by the storm and it has been a major inconvenience to residents who live and work in the area. I am happy to see that Falmouth is included in the grant funds so the town can make the necessary repairs.”

“I am pleased that Falmouth has received reimbursement approval for repairs to Menauhant Road from the Federal Highway Administration through MassDOT,” said Rep. David Vieira. ”When Falmouth was not eligible for these repairs from FEMA after Hurricane Irene, DPW Director Ray Jack stayed the course and was able to secure these vital funds for the East Falmouth project. I hope to see the project begin before the summer season.”

“These funds will certainly help the town compensate for some of these unforeseen expenses which have greatly impacted an already stressed budget due to the current economic climate,” said Rep. Timothy R. Madden.

For transportation news and updates visit MassDOT at our website: www.mass.gov/massdot, blog: www.mass.gov/blog/transportation, or follow MassDOT on twitter at www.twitter.com/massdot.

Keating on MV Jan. 9th, 2012

Staff — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:24:48 +0000

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LAND BANK “BLAIR HOUSE” LEGISLATION SIGNED INTO LAW

Staff — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:25:23 +0000

BOSTON- An Act Approving the Conveyance by the Nantucket Islands Land Bank of Certain Land Situated in the Town of Nantucket sponsored by State Representative Tim Madden was signed into law this week and is now Chapter 182 of Acts of 2011. This home rule petition allows for the Nantucket Islands Land Bank to convey the land encompassing property known as the “Blair House” which is located in historic downtown. In 2001, it was necessary for the Land Bank to purchase the property as the land surrounding the house encompasses the main access point to its nearby Lily Pond property.

Upon news of the legislation’s signing, Executive Director of the Land Bank, Eric Savetsky, commented that “this is a win-win for the Land Bank in that we won’t have to spend a large sum of money renovating the house, and we get to sell the house which is worth quite a bit due to its desirable location.”

“I want to thank Eric Savetsky, Senator Dan Wolf’s and both their staffs, for all of their assistance getting this legislation passed”.

Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Receive Mass in Motion/Community Transformation Grants

Staff — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:37:12 +0000

Mass in Motion/Community Transformation Grant announcement at the State House October 2011. Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket will both be receiving funds. (L to R) MA DPH Commissioner John Auerbach, Preventative Health Caucus Co-Chair Senator Harriette Chandler, Public Health Co-Chair Senator Susan Fargo, Senator Katherine Clark, Representative Timothy Madden, and United State Assistant Secretary for U.S. Health, Health and Human Services, Howard Koh.

BOSTON- State Representative Tim Madden is pleased to announce that Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket will receive a federal grant of $75,000 to expand efforts of active healthy living and quality clinical preventive services as part of the Mass in Motion program. The funds will also be used to promote tobacco-free living by providing resources to community prevention programs. Both Islands hope to transform the places where their citizens live, learn, work, and play in order to lead healthier, more active lives.

For more information about the Grants please click on Mass in Motion and Community Transformation.

Contract award for Cape Cod Canal bridge repair; Work to start mid-November

Staff — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:28:27 +0000

Release from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers:

Contract award for Cape Cod Canal bridge repair work

Corps of Engineers awards $8.5 million contract for work on the Cape Cod Canal highway bridges

Work scheduled to start in mid-November

CONCORD, Mass. (Oct. 17, 2011) – Work on the Cape Cod Canal highway bridges in Buzzards Bay, Mass., will be completed under the terms of a $8,549,000 contract issued recently by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District.

The work on the Sagamore and Bourne bridges will be accomplished by Aetna Bridge Company, of Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The project will take about 12 months to complete and is scheduled to start in mid-November 2011.

The project involves the removal and replacement of structural steel secondary members, the strengthening of existing structural steel members, the replacement of structural fasteners, the removal of selected existing welds, and the strengthening of selected gusset plates.

The work will be located above the deck, and below the deck of the two bridges that cross the Cape Cod Canal. Work can proceed while traffic uses the bridges, but traffic control during selected times will be needed. Any changes or impacts to traffic using the bridges will be published by the Corps when a schedule is developed and the information will be available on the Corps’ Cape Cod Canal webpage under Bridge Alerts at:
http://www.nae.usace.army.mil/recreati/ccc/news/bridgealerts.htm.

Barbara Schneider of Falmouth wins a Robert Kuehn Awards at the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Community Preservation Act

Staff — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:05:53 +0000

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The Comminity Preservation Coalition celebrated their 10th anniversary and presented Barbara Schneider of Falmouth a the 2011 Kuehn Awards for her significant contributions to the success of CPA during its first decade. On hand to join the celebration at the State House were Senate President Therese Murray, Representative Timothy R. Madden and Representative David Vieira.

A new guide for teens, developed by the Office of Attorney General Martha Coakley, entitled: “When You Turn 18.”

Staff — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:09:20 +0000

Release from the Office of Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley

A new guide for teens, developed by the Office of Attorney General Martha Coakley, entitled: “When You Turn 18.” The It is designed for high school seniors who will soon reach the important milestone of the age of legal adulthood. The Guide gives an overview of some of these new opportunities to participate as an adult and gives some tips for handling money and finances, understanding the legal obligations involved when signing a contract, fully participating in our civic life, and much more.

It is available on the AGO’s website at http://www.mass.gov/Cago/docs/Community/turn-18-pdf-final.pdf.

Nantucket County Members Inducted to the Governor’s 2011 Youth Council on Beacon Hill

Staff — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:53:36 +0000

: Eve Manghis and Cooper Voigt in Rep. Madden’s State House Office

The Governor’s Youth Council, established by executive order in April 2008, encourages young people to engage in their local and state communities civically. Cooper and Eve are part of only the second group of students to serve on the Youth Council and will hold their positions for a two-year term. The Council is comprised of 28 members – two representatives from each of the Commonwealth’s 14 counties and selected by an application review committee.

2011 State Cultural Grants Benefit Local Cultural Communities in District

Staff — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:26:15 +0000

State Representative Timothy R. Madden announced today that grants totaling $20,500 have been awarded to cultural organizations the district by the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC).

Representative Madden said that these grants support a variety of cultural activities that benefit local residents. The announcement was made as part of a statewide funding program by the MCC.

“I am happy to see support for cultural organizations and community groups, as their work enriches our lives and improves our communities through the arts, humanities, and sciences,” stated Representative Madden. “Additionally, I would like to commend those who pursued these grants and acknowledge them for all their efforts”.

Martha’s Vineyard Chamber Music Society: Jane Coakley, General Manager

Silver Screen Film Society, Inc.: Richard Paradise, Executive Director

The Vineyard Playhouse Company, Inc.: M.J. Bruder Munafo, Producer/Artistic Director

The Yard, Inc.: Alison Manning, General Manager

The Cape Cod Theatre Project, Inc.: Christine Mascott, Managing Director

Woods Hole Film Festival, Inc.: Judith Laster, Executive Director

MEDIA ADVISORY

Staff — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:06:42 +0000

September 21, 2011

Contact: Chris Eicher (State Representative John Keenan) 617-722-2263

Contact: Bethann Steiner(Senator Ben Downing) 617-722-1625

TELECOMMUNICATIONS UTLITIES AND ENERGY COMMITTEE TO PUBLIC HEARING ON CAPE COD REGARDING WIND ENERGY LEGISLATION POSTPONED

Postponed The hearing of the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy, previously scheduled for Monday, September

Event 26^th at Cape Cod Community College, is postponed due to the scheduling of a Senate formal session on that date. The Committee remains committed to hearing from residents in the Cape region on the pending wind siting bills. This hearing will be rescheduled at a later date.

What State Senator Benjamin B. Downing (D- Pittsfield) and State Representative John D. Keenan (D- Salem), chairmen of the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy announce that the panel will convene two regional public hearings on An Act relative to comprehensive siting reform for land-based wind projects (H. 1775; H. 1759 and S. 1666) and other wind energy related legislation (H. 1756; H. 1757; H. 1770; H. 2620, H. 3678 and S. 1695).

The first public hearing was held Wednesday, September 7, 2011, 10am – 4pm at JJ Lodge, Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort, 37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA. The second hearing date will be announced shortly

Any member of the public is invited to attend the hearing or address the Committee to register their thoughts and position on these bills. The text of all legislation can be viewed online at www.malegislature.gov.

Who Members of the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy

http://www.masenate.gov/Committees/Joint/J37

Lynne Montague

Chief of Staff, Office of State Representative John D. Keenan

Chairman, Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities & Energy

State House, Rm 473B

Boston, MA 02133

617-722-2263