Washington, DC
New England Public Radio is in line for an additional $100,000 to help with its expansion into downtown Springfield, under a House budget amendment approved Wednesday.
The New England Public Radio Foundation bought space in December in the Fuller Block building at 1525 Main St. in Springfield. As MassLive.com previously reported, the station plans to move in July. The new location will triple the radio station’s space and will also bring the radio station into the heart of Springfield, where it can maintain a greater presence in the community.
The earmark for New England Public Radio was one of a number of amendments with local impact that was passed during the final day of budget negotiations, before the Massachusetts House passed its budget at midnight.
Others include:
- $100,000 for the Berkshire County youth development project for youth intervention services
- $52,000 for the Berkshire County CASA program, which provides services to victims of child abuse
- $50,000 to the town of Hadley for public safety improvements
- $75,000 to the town of Agawam for public safety improvements
- $20,000 for the city of Holyoke to purchase new turnout gear for firefighters
- $100,000 for the Franklin County Opioid Education and Awareness Task Force
- $250,000 for the New England Farm Workers’ Council
- $200,000 for the Massachusetts Latino Chamber of Commerce
- $400,000 for the Urban League of Springfield
- $100,000 for the Springfield Business Improvement District
- $50,000 for the Wilbraham Nature and Cultural Council
- $100,000 as a one-time grant to the city of West Springfield
- $50,000 for the North Quabbin Chamber of Commerce and the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce to establish a regional tourism council for the North Quabbin area
- $15,000 for Westfield on Weekends, Inc.
- $50,000 for Stone Soul Inc. for the implementation of the Stone Soul Annual Community Festival and cultural activities in the city of Springfield
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