HOW MUCH DID MEDFORD GET OF THE
STIMULUS MONEY???
The Bay State stands to gain $11-12 billion from the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and cities and towns are looking to capitalize on these one-time funds to spur local growth. How much did Medford get?
http://www.tuftsdaily.com/somerville-looks-to-benefit-from-stimulus-funds-1.1487825
"Given the multibillion dollar deficits the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is experiencing now, this is like in the theater a deus ex machina to provide us with -- if not a panacea -- some [needed] support to get through difficult times," former Massachusetts Senate President Tom Birmingham told the Daily.
In addition to the 10 projects totaling over $140 million, Somerville also included upward of $28 million in supplemental requests in its submission to Patrick's office.
HOW MUCH DID MEDFORD PUT IN FOR?
