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Daily Update 8/14: Developing Local Communities

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Friday, August 14, 2009

Today: Friday, August 14, 2009

 

  • Governor attends the funeral for Eunice Kennedy Shriver.

In the Press:

 

  • Community Development – Governor Patrick announced yesterday that 75 communities throughout the Commonwealth will receive $40.4 million in federal Community Development Block Grants.  The grants will fund infrastructure upgrade projects, boost social services and increase housing, business and economic development opportunities throughout the state.  “Supporting these projects means an improvement in the quality of life for residents in cities and towns all across the Commonwealth,” said Governor Patrick. “By leveraging state and federal recovery funds, we can continue to move our economy forward, put more individuals back to work, and fund more projects now and in the future.”  Learn more.

 

 

Governor Patrick makes a Community Development Block Grant announcement at a skating rink in North Adams.

 

  • Economic Recovery – Under Governor Patrick’s leadership, Massachusetts ranks fourth in the nation for getting federal stimulus funds distributed throughout the Commonwealth to get people back to work. The state has used about $1.5 billion of the $3.3 billion awarded to Massachusetts.  Funds have been used for transportation, education, clean energy, and health and human services, as well lessening the depth of necessary budget cuts.  The announcement comes as there have been recent upticks in Massachusetts consumer and business confidence. Learn more about recovery in Massachusetts. 

 

  • Commitment to Public Safety – Fire departments around the Commonwealth are applying for newly available stimulus funding.  Governor Patrick recently directed $20 million in federal stimulus funds to municipal fire departments across Massachusetts.  The $20 million comes on top of the $45 million of ARRA funding that has previously been directed to police departments across the state, bringing the total federal recovery funds directed toward public safety to $71 million.  “These funds will help local police and fire departments keep professionals on the job, and the public's safety preserved,” said Governor Patrick. Learn more.

 

This Week:

 

  • On Monday, Governor Patrick made an announcement in Boston relative to summer jobs for youth

 

  • Tuesday morning, Governor Patrick took part in a clean energy event at MWRA’s Deer Island Waste Water Treatment Plant.

 

  • Professionals in Finance and Accounting Annual Meeting.

 

  • Tuesday evening, Governor Patrick held a town hall meeting in Pittsfield.

 

  • Wednesday afternoon, Governor Patrick highlighted successful public-private partnerships for wind energy in East Otis.

 

  • Later Wednesday afternoon, Governor Patrick swore in Ann Hartstein as Secretary of Elder Affairs in Pittsfield.

 

  • Thursday morning, Governor Patrick joined North Adams Mayor John Barrett III on a walking tour of North Adams.

 

  • Later Thursday morning, Governor Patrick made an economic recovery announcement in North Adams.

 

  • Yesterday afternoon, Governor Patrick took part in a roundtable discussion on the creative economy.

 

  • Later yesterday afternoon, Governor Patrick attended calling hours for Eunice Kennedy Shriver in Centerville.