URGENT UPDATE: State Representative Leigh Davis (D – 3rd Berkshire District) has just announced a groundbreaking allocation of $6.7 million in state funds for critical projects across the Berkshires. This funding, secured through the state’s Community One Stop for Growth program, aims to enhance local housing, infrastructure, and economic development.
In a statement shared on her social media accounts earlier today, Rep. Davis highlighted the pressing need for these investments to support the region’s growth. The funds will impact multiple towns, addressing urgent community needs and driving development.
Here’s the breakdown of the funded projects:
– **Great Barrington**: $500,000 for the Prosperity Way Housing Project.
– **Great Barrington**: $500,000 for an interconnection facility supporting the town’s Fire Department and Housatonic Water Works water systems.
– **Becket**: $1 million for vital repairs on Leonhardt Road.
– **Becket**: $500,000 to replace a culvert at Benton Hill Road.
– **Egremont**: $100,000 for site work on a housing project by the Community Development Corporation of Southern Berkshires (CDCSB).
– **Lee**: $200,000 for essential sidewalk repairs.
– **Lee**: $50,000 to support the town’s Vacant Storefront Program.
– **Lenox**: $1.68 million for infrastructure improvements at 238 Pittsfield Road.
– **Lenox**: $50,000 for a zoning study.
– **New Marlborough**: $1 million for repairs to Norfolk Road.
– **New Marlborough**: $750,000 for the Cassilis Farm housing project.
– **Otis**: $70,000 for updating the town’s Master Plan.
– **Otis**: $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 funding comes at a critical time when many communities are facing challenges related to housing and infrastructure maintenance. The Community One Stop for Growth program is recognized as a significant source for public economic development investment in the Commonwealth, further underscoring the importance of these projects for local residents.
The immediate impact of these developments cannot be overstated. With essential repairs, housing projects, and community revitalization efforts underway, residents can look forward to improved living conditions and enhanced public services.
Next Steps: Rep. Davis encourages community members to stay engaged as these projects move forward, emphasizing that local input is vital for successful implementation. Residents are urged to participate in upcoming town meetings to discuss these developments and their implications for the future.
This funding announcement marks a significant step toward revitalizing the 3rd Berkshire District and ensuring that its communities thrive. Stay tuned for more updates on these essential projects as they progress.
