There's help on the way for the state's pothole plague.
Gov. Charlie Baker yesterday filed legislation seeking authorization to borrow $200 million to fund local road and bridge repair work.
The Legislature authorized a record $300 million for the Chapter 90 program last year, but former Gov. Deval Patrick agreed to release only $200 million because he said the resources were needed to finance other infrastructure projects.
On his first day in office, Baker followed through on a campaign promise to release the additional $100 million in Chapter 90 funds.
"After keeping our promise to release additional transportation funding shortly after taking office, we are proud to continue our commitment to Massachusetts' cities and towns with an additional investment for the upcoming construction season," Baker said in a statement.
The Massachusetts Municipal Association, which was highly critical of Patrick's decision to hold back funding last year, applauded Baker's effort, and urged the Legislature to enact the bill before April 1 so cities and towns can take advantage of a full construction season.
MMA Executive Director Geoff Beckwith said: "With each inch of snow that melts it's going to be more apparent than ever that the roads have been beat up badly."
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