House of Representatives Completes its Budget

Bradley able to secure much needed funds for Hingham

 

Boston- Last week the House of Representatives completed debating the House version of the budget.  Representative Garrett J. Bradley (D- Hingham) was able to secure much needed funds for the town of Hingham.

The town will receive $4,850,597 in Chapter 70 funding, an increase of 7.9% above FY08 figures.  Under the House proposal, the town will also receive $334,151 in additional assistance and $1,630,053 in total Lottery aid distribution.

Also, Representative Bradley was able to secure $120,000 for expanded patrols in Wompatuck state park, Hingham Square and the Hingham Harbor sections of Hingham.

Representative Bradley stated, “The Hingham Police Department does a great job protecting the town.  These funds will allow the Department to increase it’s visibility by adding additional patrols.  This will have a significant impact on certain crimes that the community has experienced recently.”

The Senate will debate its version of the budget later this month.  After their debate, a conference committee will be formed of both House and Senate members who will debate the differences between the two budget proposals and release the final version that is then voted on by the legislature and sent to the Governor. The Governor will then sign the FY09 budget into law or veto certain sections and send it back to the legislature to be voted on.