Today the Senate will take up a Chapter 90 authorization bill. Chapter 90 funds are the primary source of funding that the Commonwealth provides to cities and towns for road maintenance and repair. Last year the state authorized $200 million of Chapter 90 funding.
Chapter 90 funds are appropriated to all cities and towns determined by a formula based on total population, road miles and the number of jobs in a community. Here are the Chapter 90 FY19 appointments for the cities and towns of the Senator’s district:
| City/Town Highway | 2017 Miles | 2010 Population | 2017 Employment | FY19 Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 74.5 | 24,729 | 7,689 | $542,443 |
| Boston | 789.96 | 617,594 | 638,814 | $14,706,349 |
| Watertown | 73.16 | 31,915 | 21,070 | $743,603 |
Below are the Chapter 90 funding totals over the last several years:
FY08 – $120 million
FY09 – $150 million
FY10 – $150 million
FY11 – $150 million
FY12 – $155 million
FY13 – $200 million
FY14 – $200 million
FY15 – $200 million
FY16 – $300 million
FY17 – $200 million
FY18 – $200 million
Andrew Bettinelli
Chief of Staff
Office of State Senator William N. Brownsberger