UPDATE: State Rep. Leigh Davis (D – 3rd Berkshire District) has just announced a significant boost to local communities, revealing $6.7 million in state funds allocated for various projects across the district. The announcement was made on her social media accounts on November 6, 2023, highlighting a crucial investment aimed at enhancing housing, infrastructure, and economic development.
This funding comes from the state’s Community One Stop for Growth program, which serves as the primary vehicle for public economic development investment in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The program is designed to stimulate local economies and improve community facilities, making it a vital resource for towns in the Berkshire area.
Among the projects receiving funding are:
– **Great Barrington**:
– $500,000 for the Prosperity Way Housing Project
– $500,000 for an interconnection facility supporting the town’s Fire Department and Housatonic Water Works water systems
– **Becket**:
– $1 million for Leonhardt Road repairs
– $500,000 for a culvert replacement at Benton Hill Road
– **Egremont**:
– $100,000 for site work for a housing project by the Community Development Corporation of Southern Berkshires (CDCSB)
– **Lee**:
– $200,000 for sidewalk repairs
– $50,000 to support the town’s Vacant Storefront Program
– **Lenox**:
– $1.68 million for infrastructure improvements at 238 Pittsfield Road
– $50,000 for a zoning study
– **New Marlborough**:
– $1 million for repairs to Norfolk Road
– $750,000 for the Cassilis Farm’s housing project
– **Otis**:
– $70,000 for updates to the town’s Master Plan
– $25,000 for town revitalization
– **Sandisfield**:
– $164,000 to rebuild Dodd Road
– **Sheffield**:
– $100,000 to create a new Comprehensive Plan, Open Space, and Recreation Plan
This infusion of funds is crucial for the communities involved, as it addresses urgent needs for infrastructure improvements and housing developments. Local leaders and residents are expected to benefit significantly from these projects, which aim to enhance quality of life and stimulate economic growth.
What’s Next: Residents and officials are encouraged to participate in upcoming town meetings to discuss how these funds will be allocated and implemented. As the projects begin to unfold, community engagement will be key to their success.
Stay tuned for more updates as these vital projects take shape across the 3rd Berkshire District. This investment marks a pivotal moment for the region, showcasing the commitment of state representatives to foster growth and resilience in local communities.
