Transportation bond, with $350M for Ch. 90, becomes law
Gov. Deval Patrick has signed a $1.45 billion transportation bond bill with $350 million for the Chapter 90 program for fiscal 2010 and 2011.

Gov. signs $1.7B environmental bond
Gov. Deval Patrick has signed a five-year, $1.66 billion energy and environmental bond bill with funding for wastewater planning and conservation tax credits.

Legislature wraps up formal sessions
In an intense end to formal sessions for the year, the Legislature approved dozens of bills, including a number affecting cities and towns.

911 surcharge bill becomes law

MMA sponsors annual 6th grade essay contest

‘Uniquely Massachusetts’ is theme of photo contest

SBA extends deadline for school project applications

Applications sought for innovation awards

Governor signs bridge bond bill
Gov. Patrick has signed into law an eight-year, $3 billion bond bill to repair or replace many of the state’s bridges.

Annual Meeting planning under way
The MMA’s 30th Annual Meeting & Trade Show, to be held in January, will feature timely workshops and noted speakers.

In energy use, Attleboro leads by example
Attleboro’s energy efficiency and conservation programs are paying off in the face of record high oil and electricity costs.