CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Congressman Richard Neal has secured over $14 million in Community Project Funds to be distributed across western and central Massachusetts.
Congressman Neal announced on Wednesday that he successfully obtained $14,320,000 in funds to be awarded to 15 projects in the First Congressional District of Massachusetts. The funding aims to strengthen infrastructure, expand education opportunities, and ensure that families and businesses in the region continue to thrive.
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“As we continue to see attacks on congressional spending power, this is an important reminder of why our Founding Fathers entrusted the power of the purse to Congress,” said Congressman Neal. “From North Adams to Oxford, I partnered with community leaders throughout the district to explore different funding opportunities that will best serve the needs of my constituents.”
The following municipalities and organizations received funding for the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations cycle:
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Berkshire South Regional Community Center, Great Barrington: $1,015,000
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Town of Charlemont: $599,000
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Town of Middlefield Senior Center: $750,000
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Berkshire Innovation Center, Pittsfield: $735,000
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City of Springfield: $500,000
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City of Holyoke: $800,000
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Town of Blandford: $1,092,000
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Town of West Brookfield Water Treatment Facility: $1,092,000
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MassDOT Knowledge Corridor Positive Train Control, Springfield: $1,200,000
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Town of Oxford: $2,000,000
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Forest Park Horticultural and Learning Center, Springfield: $1,000,000
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Holyoke Redevelopment Authority: $250,000
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Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, North Adams: $1,200,000
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Berkshire Community College Trades Academy, Pittsfield: $995,000
Congressman Neal has secured over $56 million in congressionally directed spending since the FY22 appropriations cycle, supporting more than 50 projects throughout western and central Massachusetts.
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