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Governor’s Daily Update
Schools, Jobs, and Civic Engagement
Monday, November 02, 2009

 

Today: Monday, November 02, 2009

 

  • This morning, Governor Patrick offered remarks at the 26th Annual Trooper George L. Hanna Jr. Memorial Awards ceremony at the State House.
  • This afternoon, Governor Patrick attended the first board meeting of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation at the Transportation Building in Boston.
  • This afternoon, Governor Patrick attends a legislative leadership meeting at the State House.

 

In the Press:

 

  • Investing in our Infrastructure – Moving forward with the state’s landmark transportation reform law, Governor Deval Patrick announced the appointment of five transportation and finance experts to the new Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Board on Friday, October 30th. The Board members will lead the streamlined transportation organization that goes into effect today. MassDOT will be responsible for maintaining and improving the Commonwealth’s network of roads, bridges, tunnels, transit systems and private-use airports. “These private and public-sector leaders will be responsible for overseeing the historic reforms underway in our state’s transportation system,” said Governor Patrick.  “Working together with Incoming Secretary and CEO Jeffrey Mullan, their charge will be to achieve cost-savings, enhance customer service and improve safety across our transportation networks. I am confident they will get the job done.” Learn more here.

 

Bridgewater State College Marshall Conant Science Building by you.

  Governor Patrick attended the groundbreaking for the Bridgewater State College Marshall Conant Science Building in Bridgewater on Friday.

 

  • Investing in Education – On Friday, Governor Patrick attended the groundbreaking for the Bridgewater State College Marshall Conant Science Building, the largest capital project ever to take place at a Massachusetts state college. Governor Patrick said the investment will help Bridgewater State College become an engine for economic growth for southeastern Massachusetts. “Our investments in public higher education today to prepare our students for a better tomorrow,” said Governor Patrick. “Bridgewater State is totally committed to creating opportunities for young men and women, and this science building is a fitting example of that.” The project is part of a 2.2 billion dollar higher education bond bill signed into law by Governor Patrick last August.

 

  • Partnerships to Reduce Costs – Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray and Registrar Rachel Kaprielian joined state and local officials on Friday for the grand opening ceremony of the new Registry of Motor Vehicles branch in the Shang Building located in downtown Attleboro. Through this local and state partnership, the city will provide rent-free space for the new RMV express office, which supports the administration's transportation reform efforts to increase savings and improve customer service. Additionally, the new RMV expects to create more foot-traffic in the area, likely boosting the city's efforts to revitalize the downtown business district. "This is great collaboration to reduce costs," said Governor Patrick. "My thanks to the City of Attleboro for stepping up." Learn more here.