New state program gives money to Mass. communities for pothole repairs

By News Staff
Drivers are plenty familiar with damage this winter has done to roadways.
In Massachusetts, the Baker Administration has launched a new program to help communities repair roads and bridges.
The Winter Recovery Assistance Program will provide $30 million to cities and towns using funds that were allocated from the Department of Transportation’s existing fiscal year 2015 bond authorization.
Fall River is getting $285,000 from the state’s program to help pay for its pothole repairs.
New Bedford is eligible for $318,000, and Attleboro $181,000.
For a complete list of the funds available for each community, click here.
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