Residents press Selectboard on Mary Lane audit, possible $26M grant application

Oct 7, 2025

Public commenters told the Selectboard the Friends of Mary Lane intend to pursue up to $26 million under federal healthcare funding; they also raised questions about a 'missing $10 million' in past transactions and said the Attorney General is reviewing trust funds once held by Mary Lane Hospital.

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Cynthia Bourcier told the Selectboard the town is pursuing federal healthcare grant funds through what she called the 'Big Beautiful Bill,' saying approximately $50 billion is being divided among states and that Massachusetts could receive $500 million. She said the Friends of Mary Lane plan to apply for up to $26 million, which could fund a federally qualified health center and equipment. "Big Beautiful Bill," Bourcier said, explaining the scale of funds under consideration.

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