State Representative Frank A. Moran (D-Lawrence, Andover and Methuen) has authored amendments included in the final version of the House Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (ENRA) bond bill totaling $675,000 for the 17th Essex District. The ENRA bond bill – titled An Act promoting climate change adaptation, environmental and natural resource protection, and investment in recreational assets and opportunity – passed the House by a vote of 143-3.
“The environmental bond bill is an opportunity for us to tackle the overarching issue of climate change and how it is negatively impacting our communities. This funding also gives us a chance to provide safety and beautification in a number of different ways. The amendments that I have filed will go a long way in supporting our ongoing effort to make the 17th Essex District a safer and more beautiful place for all in both the short and long terms,” said Representative Moran.
The representative filed an amendment to receive half a million dollars for survey, design and permitting of the Merrimack River Trail. Other amendments filed secured funding for beautification projects such as a Community Garden Network in Lawrence, Margin Street Rotary Garden, and repair of the Cronin Playground retaining wall.
