Boston (March 8, 2024) – Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), along with Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06), today announced their successful efforts to secure more than $5 million in federal funding for energy and water resources, housing and urban development projects supporting fivecommunity-based projects across the North Shore.

“Community and civic leaders on the North Shore are dedicated to making the state a healthier, cleaner, safer, and more just place to live. I am proud to work with my Congressional delegation partners to bring important investments directly to local communities and initiatives to further their goals,” said Senator Markey. “These investments in clean drinking water, harbor and transportation infrastructure, and local higher education will make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents.”

“I’m glad to have helped secure $5 million in federal funding with Senator Markey and Representative Moulton so that North Shore communities will get the funding they need to improve their roads and water treatment facilities, support environmental conservation, and expand science labs on campuses. This federal funding will make a real difference on the North Shore and I will keep up the fight to ensure the federal government is a strong partner for communities in Massachusetts,” said Senator Warren.

"There is nothing more important than the health and safety of our communities. I’m thrilled that this federal funding will invest in local infrastructure improvements -- like ensuring that our constituents always have access to clean water. These initiatives would not be possible without the advocacy of our community leaders, and without the partnership of Senators Markey and Warren. My team is thrilled that this funding will finally make its way to the North Shore,” said Congressman Moulton.

North Shore is home to five projects that have received funding in the FY24 funding package, including:

·         $220,000 for the City of Lynn to upgrade traffic signal equipment and minor intersection improvements at seven intersection locations along the Broad Street and Lewis Street corridor.

·         $883,000 for the City of Newburyport to protect the future of the region’s water supply from the anticipated effects of climate change by connecting their largest source of water to their water treatment facility.

·         $3,000,000 for the City of Gloucester to make critical upgrades to their primary treatment Water Pollution Control Facility.

·         $1,000,000 for North Shore Community College (NSCC) to modernize and expand science labs on campus in the Gateway City of Lynn, MA.

·         $500,000 for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to conduct sampling and testing, and environmental coordination in Ipswich Harbor.

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