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Today, Congressman Bill Keating announced an additional $1,956,550 in funding from the US Department of Transportation for four airports in the Ninth Congressional District. The following airports received grants:
– $927,000 for Barnstable Municipal Airport to acquire snow removal equipment and an additional $250,000 to acquire an aircraft rescue vehicle;
– $472,500 for New Bedford Regional Airport to install perimeter fencing;
– $145,500 for Marshfield Municipal Airport to acquire additional land for approaches and an additional $110,250 for perimeter fencing; and
– $51,300 for Plymouth Municipal Airport to extend their taxiway.
“These funds, coupled with the recent grants from the CARES Act, will further strengthen our local airports that are vital to the economic success of our region,” said Congressman Keating.
