Saturday, February 9, 2008

City of Springfield, Mass.: Main Street Improvement Project

City of Springfield, Mass.: Main Street Improvement Project

Main Street Improvement almost completed.. When a few street lights are installed, the 2 Million dollar project will be completed.. Click here for more details

Thursday, July 26, 2007

Bill contains millions for Western Massachusetts - Breaking News - MassLive.com

Bill contains millions for Western Massachusetts - Breaking News - MassLive.com: "By a 328-94 vote, the House protected Amtrak's funding.

In introducing the legislation, Olver said that, for the first time, the bill includes $50 million for state matching grants for intercity passenger rail systems and another $35 million for the rail line relocation and improvement program.

The bill protects the $38 million Congress has already approved for the Union Station project in Springfield, but the funding is frozen by the Federal Transit Authority until city officials present an economically viable project to the federal agency. A hotel, shops and transportation center are proposed for the project."