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North Shore State Senator Honored For Municipal Advocacy
State Sen. Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn) was among four state legislators who received awards from the Massachusetts Municipal Association for their advocacy on municipal issues. Adam Chapdelaine, Executive Director and CEO of the MMA, said Crighton was key in securing a historic increase in Chapter 90 funding. This funding is intended to benefit cities and towns
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Participants for Groundbreaking Vehicle-to-Everything Program
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) today announced the participants in a first-of-its-kind Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Demonstration program. Selected participants, including school districts, residents, and municipal projects, will receive bi-directional electric vehicle (EV) chargers at no cost. The program will help to accelerate the adoption of V2X technologies, which, at scale, can lower energy bills by reducing energy demand
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Church Land Seen As Fertile Ground For Affordable Housing In Massachusetts
On the corner of North Harvard Avenue in Allston lies a humble Baptist church. It was built in 1903 on land donated by a pair of siblings, George and Georgina Hill, on the condition that a future chapel be named after their father. Hill Memorial Baptist Church subsequently provided a home for worship for generations of
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$1.2 Million Development in Lynn
The City has received a $1.2 million state grant to support infrastructure improvements related to the upcoming Samuels development at 830 Lynnway. The Samuels development will include 850 units of mixed-income housing, 26,000 square feet of retail space, and an 8-acre public park. At a projected $450 million, it represents the biggest private development project
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Should Green Transit Projects Be Exempt From Some Environmental Rules?
On the surface, the means and ends seem at odds: to expedite the expansion of more planet-friendly transportation options, some state legislators want to loosen state environmental rules. Two bills winding their way through the state legislature aim to exempt some transit projects from reviews created to examine the potential environmental harms of new undertakings, solicit public feedback,
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Meet Your Elected Official: Brendan Crighton
State Sen. Brendan Crighton said much of the State Senate’s recent work has been “reactionary” to events unfolding in Washington, D.C. “We’re really trying to help people make ends meet and try to ultimately thrive and have the best life they can here in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,” Crighton said. “Cutting crucial services right now
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Legislation for Micro-Mobility Devices on the Horizon
Bradley Jay Filled in On NightSide With the number of incidents involving “micromobility” devices such as e-bikes and electric scooters on the rise in Massachusetts, lawmakers are taking action with new legislation. MA Sen. Brendan Crighton is one of the lawmakers leading the charge to regulate micromobility devices and find a balance between safety and
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Crighton And Reid Will Share A Stage In Nahant
Residents are invited to attend Nahant Village Church’s next community breakfast on Jan. 9, which will feature State Sen. Brendan Crighton and Rep. Sean Reid. The two will be speaking to residents about various topics related to the town and the broader North Shore communities. They will then open the floor for Q&A to address
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Crighton On The Road Ahead For Transportation Policy
As the first year of the legislative session comes to a close, Sen. Brendan Crighton, co-chair of the Joint Committee on Transportation, has been speaking to constituents, stakeholders, and advocates about the future of transportation in the Commonwealth. Crighton and Rep. Jim Arciero, Committee co-chair, were invited to close out the “Transportation First” Speaker Series
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Governor Healey Delivers $50 Million for Road Paving to Enhance Safety, Improve Travel
The Healey-Driscoll Administration is awarding $50 million to 34 municipalities to pave 217 miles of roads to enhance safety and improve travel. The funds come from the Municipal Pavement Program and are available for municipally owned state numbered routes, with an emphasis on National Highway System (NHS) roadways. “This investment in municipal paving is about