Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal announced his successful effort to secure $14,320,000 in Community Project Funds for the First Congressional District of Massachusetts during the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations cycle.
“I am proud to have secured more than $14 million in Community Project Funds to support the needs of western and central Massachusetts. As we continue to see attacks on congressional spending power, this is an important reminder of why our Founding Fathers entrusted the power of the purse to Congress,” said Congressman Neal. “From North Adams to Oxford, I partnered with community leaders throughout the district to explore different funding opportunities that will best serve the needs of my constituents. These investments will strengthen our infrastructure, expand educational opportunities, and improve quality of life for families and businesses across the district for years to come.”
Congressman Neal championed funding for 15 projects that will directly benefit communities across Massachusetts’ First Congressional District, including:
- $1,015,000 for the Berkshire South Regional Community Center, Great Barrington, for the North Wing Expansion for community wellness and education
- $599,000 for the Town of Charlemont to acquire a new fire truck
- $750,000 for the Town of Middlefield Senior Center
- $735,000 for the Berkshire Innovation Center, Pittsfield, for the Cybersecurity Learning and Testing Facility
- $500,000 for the City of Springfield East Springfield Branch Library Renovation and Expansion Project
- $1,092,000 for the City of Chicopee Sewer Separation and Water Replacement Project
- $800,000 for the City of Holyoke River Terrace CSO Area 21B Sewer Separation Project
- $1,092,000 for the Town of Blandford for water treatment and distribution system upgrades
- $1,092,000 for the Town of West Brookfield Water Treatment Facility
- $1,200,000 for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation Knowledge Corridor Positive Train Control in Springfield
- $2,000,000 for the Town of Oxford Roadway Rehabilitation Project on Route 12
- $1,000,000 for the City of Springfield Forest Park Horticultural and Learning Center
- $250,000 for the Holyoke Redevelopment Authority Farr Alpaca Mill Restoration Project
- $1,200,000 for the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, North Adams, for the Early Education Facility development and construction
- $995,000 for the Berkshire Community College Trades Academy in Pittsfield
Since the Fiscal Year 2022 appropriations cycle, Congressman Neal has secured more than $56 million in congressionally directed spending to support more than 50 projects across the First District.
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