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Daily DigestMeetings
The Drury High School Council meets Tuesday, Jan 13, at 6:30 in the conference room. Agenda items include AYP, school grant, laptop initiative and PowerSchool updates. |
Steve Decker cleans up in front of BankNorth on Wednesday.
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More Snow
The Berkshires received several inches of snow this morning, but not enough to close schools, unlike yesterday's sleety mess. Temperatures will drop into the 20s this afternoon. A few more snow showers are expected through the weekend.
We have reports that the roads are very slippery to take care in the evening commute. |
Duff'em If You've Got'em
 North Adams Regional Hospital went smoke-free Monday — so did all its sister sites, from Sweet Brook to Northern Berkshire Family Practice to the Women's Exchange. No ashtrays, no smoking: No butts about it. |
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Wanted: Eagle Eyes
 MassWildlife's annual eagle count runs Dec. 31 to Jan. 14. Anyone sighting one of the regal birds in Massachusetts is asked to participate.
Send date, time, location and town of eagle sightings, number of birds, whether juvenile or adult and observer's contact information to Mass.wildlife@state.ma.us. |
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Obama TransitionOther StuffMars Rovers Mark 5 Years
 Spirit and Opportunity have been trekking the red planet for half a decade. Spirit hit the 5-year mark on Sunday; Opportunity will on Jan. 24. |
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Patrick Administration Announces Expansion of Small Town Road Grants - June 03, 2008
The Patrick Administration has announced expansion of the Small Town Road Assistance Program (STRAP) grant program for 2008.
The STRAP grant program is designed to promote economic development and public safety in smaller communities. The transportation bond bill signed by Governor Patrick last month added $5 million to the program and expanded the number of communities eligible by raising the population threshold from 3,500 to 7,000. In addition, for the first time grant applications will be evaluated based upon formal criteria regarding the benefits and urgency of projects.
"The Patrick Administration is pleased to approve the significant expansion of this important program," said Transportation Secretary Bernard Cohen. "STRAP grants help promote economic development in small communities across the Commonwealth.”
MassHighway continues to focus resources on projects throughout the Commonwealth that enhance safe travel," said MassHighway Commissioner Luisa Paiewonsky. "STRAP grants address important needs in our smaller communities.”
“The STRAP program demonstrates the Commonwealth’s commitment to advancing the transportation initiatives of small towns, enabling these communities to complete important projects that help drive local economies, said Representative Joseph F. Wagner (D-Chicopee), House Chairman of the Joint Committee on Transportation.
“The expansion of STRAP is another good example of the commitment this Governor has made to rebuild a working partnership with cities and towns,” said Joseph A. Curtatone, mayor of Somerville and president of the Massachusetts Mayors Association. “Governor Patrick knows that investment in basic transportation infrastructure is essential to economic development and enhanced quality of life.”
The STRAP grant program was established in the 1980’s to fund transportation projects that improve public safety and promote economic development in small communities. The additional funding combined with the higher population threshold of 7,000 will make additional communities eligible and increase the number of grants approved, with a maximum grant of $500,000. The Executive Office of Transportation is distributing new grant application forms and will be assisting communities in applying. |
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