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Middleborough plans more paving as frost damage forces year‑by‑year changes; Chapter 90 and ARPA funds to be used
Summary
Highway Director Chris Peck reviewed FY26 highway funding, said town expects roughly $1.2 million in Chapter 90 if governor allocation holds and will use remaining ARPA funds and existing contracts to repave major routes after severe frost damage.
Highway Director Chris Peck told the Select Board Feb. 24 that the department expects roughly $865,000 from Chapter 90 this year and that a proposed state allocation could add about $400,000 — lifting available Chapter 90 funds to about $1.2 million. He said the town also plans to use roughly $700,000 of remaining ARPA funds for roadway work in FY26.
Peck warned that an unusually deep frost this winter has damaged roads not previously scheduled for…
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