We are pleased to announce that the state’s positive financial position has allowed the legislature to make new contributions to Belmont’s capital improvement program — supporting forward movement on the library, the skating rink, public housing and economic development.
Budget
budget and local aid updates, community preservation act, financial outlook, local aid policy, priorities/requests, resources, revenue, taxes
ARPA Budget Priorities Letter to Senate Ways and Means
Senator Brownsberger submitted the following letter to the Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means outlining his priorities for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State Fiscal Recovery Funds.
Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds
ARPA allocated $5.3 billion in Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds to Massachusetts.
August Coronavirus Local Recovery Funds Update
Update on Coronavirus local aid as of August 2021.
Massachusetts House, Senate Passes $261.6 Million FY 2021 Supplemental Budget
A press release from the offices of the Senate President and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Payments Update
The American Rescue Plan (ARP) allocated funding to states, counties, and municipalities to cover costs incurred related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Logistics about the timeline for payments can be found here.