By Bob Katzen
“We are excited to announce over $4.5 million for eleven cities and towns as part of the first round of funding of the fiscal year 2025 Complete Streets Funding Program. These grant awards will assist municipalities with the implementation of Complete Streets projects, which will greatly improve safety, connectivity and access for all roadway users. We look forward to working together with local leaders as they begin planning and implementing their projects.”
— Transportation Secretary and CEO Monica Tibbits-Nutt announcing the awarding more than $4.5 million to some cities and towns for the Complete Streets Funding Program to fund local multimodal infrastructure projects that improve travel for pedestrians, public transit users, bicyclists and people using other forms of transportation.
“The SAFE and Senior SAFE grants are a smart investment in fire protection, fire prevention and fire safety for the most vulnerable members of our communities.
— State Fire Marshal Jon Davine on the awarding of $2 million in grants to support fire and life safety education for children and older adults, the people most vulnerable in the event of a fire at home.
“As we confront an unprecedented fall fire season, I’m asking all our residents to protect themselves, their neighbors and their communities by refraining from any outdoor activities that involve open flames, sparks and embers or other heat sources.
—Gov. Healey asking residents to refrain from any outdoor activity that could cause or contribute to brush and wildland fires.
“The Name a Snowplow Contest has been a major success the last two years, with great submissions from schools across the commonwealth. This contest is a fun way for kids to learn about public works and for our snow and ice crews to connect with their communities. We are excited to receive creative names for our plows this year.”
—Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver announcing the third annual “Name A Snowplow Contest” for statewide elementary school students to solicit names for 12 MassDOT snowplows that will be in service for the upcoming 2024-2025 winter season. The entry deadline is December 6 and students can register at https://www.mass.gov/name-a-snowplow-contest-2024-25 Last year’s winners include Flower Plower, Edward Blizzardhands, Glacier Gobbler, Polar Pathmaker, Snow B Wan Kenobi, The Snolar Express, Sleetwood Mac, Snow Place Like Home, Snow-hemian Rhapsody, The Mayplower, Snow Monstah, Fast and Flurryous.