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Council approves $450,000 in state earmarks; speed‑hump funding draws debate
Summary
The council voted to accept a $450,000 state budget earmark on May 5 and approved individual allocations for boilers, cameras, dog park, temporary speed humps and the MEDC shuttle; the $75,000 for temporary speed humps drew the most controversy and passed 8‑1 after councilors discussed alternatives and DPW assurances.
The Marlborough City Council on May 5 voted to accept $450,000 in fiscal 2025 state earmark funding and to allocate the money across five local projects. Councilors approved individual votes for each allocation after committee recommendation.
How the money will be used: the council approved $25,000 for a boiler (to be applied to work at the Walker Building), $30,000 for security cameras at public housing, $35,000 for the dog park, $75,000 for temporary speed humps/traffic calming and $200,000 for the MEDC shuttle. The council approved the boiler, cameras, dog park and MEDC shuttle unanimously (9–0); the…
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