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Council committee advances $70,000 safe‑streets consultant, MassBroadband devices and a veterans transfer to full council

Lawrence City Council · March 25, 2026
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Summary

The committee voted to forward a $70,000 state municipal technical assistance grant for Safe Streets consulting, accepted a MassBroadband Institute award of 140 desktop and 80 laptop devices for the library and senior center, and approved a $97,552 free‑cash transfer to purchasing and veterans reimbursement accounts.

At its meeting the City Council committee moved three finance and grant items to the full council with favorable recommendations: a $70,000 state municipal technical assistance grant to accelerate the city's Safe Streets and Roads for All work, acceptance of MassBroadband Institute devices for public locations, and a free‑cash transfer to cover veterans flags and purchasing needs.

Ilis Reyes, director of project management and development, described the $70,000 award as a state grant meant to fund consultant services and…

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