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Daily Update 8/24: Hurricane Bill Aftermath

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Monday, August 24, 2009

Today: Monday, August 24, 2009

 

  • Governor Deval Patrick and state public safety officials closely monitored the progress of Hurricane Bill throughout the weekend. The Governor held a conference call with reporters on Saturday to urge the public to take necessary precautions to ensure their safety. Fortunately, the storm did not cause significant damages or impacts in our coastal communities.

In the Press:

 

  • Hurricane Bill – Hurricane Bill was downgraded to a Category 1 storm and maintained its offshore course over the weekend, resulting in minimal damage to Massachusetts. Prior to the storm’s approach, the Governor provided the public with an update, urging them to monitor the storm and proceed with caution. “‘Swimmers should stay out of the water this weekend, and boaters should use extreme caution,’’’ Governor Deval Patrick said. Read the full statement here.

 

  • Commitment to South Coast Rail – Earlier this month, as part of the Patrick-Murray Administration’s Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state’s economic future, Governor Patrick released the South Coast Rail Economic Development and Land Use Corridor Plan. The report notes the significant job creation, economic development and environmental benefits the project will bring to the region. A weekend editorial in the Brockton Enterprise discusses the number of false starts the project has had under previous administrations, and highlights Governor Patrick’s commitment to making the South Coast Rail a reality. “Indeed, Patrick’s administration has made more substantial progress on South Coast Rail than any previous governor can claim. He has committed his administration and himself to the plan and worked consistently to move the project along. He’s done just enough to make residents believe this time, it just might happen.” Read the full editorial here.