Press Release: 2023-02-07

Markey, Warren, Keating, Lynch, Auchincloss Applaud More Than $34 Million in Federal Funding for Community Projects on the South Coast, South Shore, Cape and Islands, and in the City of Brockton

MARKEY, WARREN, KEATING, LYNCH, AUCHINCLOSS APPLAUD MORE THAN $34 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS ON THE SOUTH COAST, SOUTH SHORE, CAPE AND ISLANDS, AND IN THE CITY OF BROCKTON



Check out the Investing in Massachusetts Map of all 160 community-based projects funded across Massachusetts 



Boston (February 6, 2023) – Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Representatives Bill Keating (MA-09), Stephen Lynch (MA-08), and Jake Auchincloss (MA-04) today touted their successful efforts to secure more than $34 million in federal funding in the end-of-year omnibus spending package, passed in December, for 21 community-based projects in the communities of South Coast, the South Shore, the Cape and Islands, and the City of Brockton.



 “I am proud to have worked with Representatives Keating, Lynch, and Auchincloss and Senator Warren to secure federal funding for the South Coast, the South Shore, the Cape and Islands, and the City of Brockton—from addressing wastewater treatment to increasing mental health resources for families—that supports the diverse needs of our communities,” said Senator Markey.



“I fought hard with Representatives Keating, Lynch, and Auchincloss and Senator Markey for significant federal funding for projects in the City of Brockton, South Coast Massachusetts, the Cape, and Islands, and I’m glad that we secured $34 million to support 21 projects in these communities,” said Senator Warren. “These investments will advance economic opportunity, health equity, and environmental justice across this region, and I’ll keep making sure the federal government is a strong partner to communities across the Commonwealth.”



“Unlike broad competitive grants, these projects were targeted to address specific community needs. We will be strengthening our healthcare systems, protecting our environment, and providing necessary investments in public safety, infrastructure, and education, making our communities a better place to live, work, and raise a family. Senators Warren and Markey and I remain committed to fighting together for the residents of the Ninth District,” said Representative Keating.



“I am proud to have worked with my Congressional colleagues and Mayor Bob Sullivan to secure this $6M in funding for the City of Brockton,” said Representative Lynch. “This funding will enable us to complete critical health and safety improvements that Brockton needs. Importantly, this funding will allow Sue Joss and her amazing staff at the Brockton Neighborhood Health Center to continue to provide world- class medical services for patients throughout the city and expand their clinical capacity. Additionally, we provided funding to rehabilitate the Lawrence R. Cosgrove Memorial Pool to ensure it is ADA accessible and update the city’s sewage disposal process so it is safer and sustainable. Again, I thank Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan, Brockton Neighborhood Health Center CEO Sue Joss, and Brockton Financial Analyst Paul Umano for their dedicated work that was essential to securing this funding.”  



“These critical funds will make our communities cleaner, stronger, and safer. Investing in infrastructure and getting localities the funds they need to reach their full economic potential will help the South Coast and Commonwealth reach the next level,” said Representative Auchincloss.  



These communities are home to 21 projects that have received funding in the FY23 spending package, including:




  • $563,000 for the City of New Bedford to develop more equitable approaches to public safety and implement programs to promote mental, behavioral, and public health in the community. 

  • $3,460,000 for Independence House, Inc., MA, for facilities and equipment to construct a cost-effective 2700-foot building to support the needs and well-being of domestic and sexual violence victims in Barnstable County. 

  • $1,358,000 for Bridgewater State University’s aviation program to expand its pipeline of Massachusetts pilots into regional and national airlines.

  • $2,000,000 for Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Plymouth to expand the Emergency Department with a 25-bed observation unit to serve the increasing demand for behavioral health services across the region.

  • $1,000,000 for Cape Cod Community College to expand the number of dental stations—from six to 20—to increase student enrollment by more than 50 percent.

  • $1,000,000 for Martha’s Vineyard Airport Commission for Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) Upgrades to upgrade the facility to effectively treat wastewater, including from the towns of West Tisbury and Edgartown, and from the 64-acre Airport Business Park that accommodates many commercial and industrial entities serving the island’s residents and visitors.

  • $1,629,197 to support the restoration of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Parsonage (Attaquin House), an historic and cultural landmark in the Town of Mashpee’s historic district.

  • $959,040 for Cape Abilities, Inc. to provide vocational training to 40 people with disabilities that help them obtain jobs and become financially independent.

  • $2,500,000 for the Town of Plymouth for Wastewater Treatment Plant: New Tertiary Filter Project to develop a filtration system that reduces the discharge of pollutants to protect sensitive environmental resources. 

  • $950,000 for Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute in Falmouth, MA to develop a Secure Underwater Research Facility (“SURF”) that supports the Institution’s work with state and federal entities, including the Navy, Department of Energy, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. 

  • $800,000 for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to support critical maintenance dredging in the Town of Chatham’s Stage Harbor, the largest and most utilized deep-water harbor that is critical to commercial fishing, tourism, recreational boating, and the U.S. Coast Guard. 

  • $2,000,000 for the Old Colony YMCA to expand its early education and childcare so that low-income families do not have to experience the stress of long waiting times, high costs, and other limitations, as well as an additional $2,050,000 to support a pilot program to expand access to peer advocacy, behavioral health, and family counseling resources in Brockton.

  • $3,452,972 for the City of Fall River to replace outdated infrastructure—including the landscape and underground stormwater storage chambers—with new signage, benches, and irrigation systems that strengthen climate resiliency.

  • $1,925,000 for the Massachusetts Military Support Foundation to transform the Norton’s Tweave Mill property into its Food Bank Distribution Center and Headquarters that address the needs of veterans, active-duty military, and their families, as well as senior citizens and other at-risk populations.

  • $1,000,000 for the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary to support collaboration efforts with Massachusetts coastal communities that map, explore, and characterize the seafloor and ocean resources of Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary and the surrounding areas of Cape Cod Bay and Massachusetts Bay.

  • $2,000,000 for the City of Brockton to support the design and construction of biosolids management systems.

  • $1,000,000 for Brockton Hospital, Inc. to modernize its emergency department with a 12-bed holding area to provide patients with the behavioral health care that they need.

  • $3,000,000 for the City of Brockton to upgrade the infrastructure of its public pool and bathhouse facility to meet pool and water quality standards, as well as ensure accessibility and ADA compliance.

  • $337,000 for Family & Community Resources, Inc. to support its licensed mental health clinic that provides mental health services to children, teens, and adults in the Greater Brockton area.

  • $2,000,000 for NeighborWorks Housing Solutions to transform an old tow yard into a vibrant residential community that provides affordable housing and advances private investment.