House proposed FY 2021 budget is good news for parks and people
House proposed FY 2021 budget is good news for parks and people
Doug Pizzi | November 6, 2020
On Nov. 5th, the Massachusetts House Ways & Means Committee released its budget for the remainder of FY 2021, and its good news for Massachusetts residents and visitors who use the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) parks, forests, other facilities, and infrastructure. Thanks for joining us, signing our petition and contacting legislators. Ways & Means has recognized DCR facilities as essential for our collective physical and mental health.
The Baker Administration, prior to the pandemic, sought to level fund DCR’s Parks and Recreation Operations Account (2810-0100), which, due to inflation would have actually been a cut. During the pandemic, Governor Charlie Baker offered a $400,000 increase in this account. We are pleased to announce that with your help for our advocacy, Ways & Means is seeking a $2.3 million increase over FY 2020 in that account, funding it at $50 million.
Also, Ways & Means...