Shoveling out stimulus windfall

With $12 billion allocated for the state, communities vie for $1 billion to fix crumbling infrastructure

Brockton is seeking funds for nearly $200 million in projects, including Pleasant Street sidewalk repair. (Photos by Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff)

By Matt Carroll

Globe Staff / February 22, 2009

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The local construction wish lists are in. Now the real fight starts. Communities and schools in the region are clamoring for roughly $1.5 billion in federal stimulus money for nearly 700 building projects, including roads and schools, information technology and energy. (Full article: 1017 words)