Email from the Deval Patrick Committee

Dear Friends,

This week, the Governor participated in a series of announcements that will help us not only endure this economic downturn, but come out better positioned on the other side.

First, I wanted to be sure you saw this very important development regarding the Assembly Square Mall Project in Somerville. Governor Patrick and the Massachusetts Congressional Delegation have committed more than $65 million in state and federal funds to move the project forward. This project, part of the Massachusetts Recovery Plan, will create thousands of permanent jobs and drive long-term regional economic growth.

Watch the video of Senator Kerry, Congressman Capuano, Mayor Curtatone, and the Governor, as they announce the funds for the Assembly Square Mall Project.

Massachusetts led the country in job growth in May, and a recent MSNBC and Moody's study concluded that, of the only 23 metro areas in the country that showed a moderation of the recession, two were right here in the Commonwealth. The work of the Governor and the Delegation on projects like the one at Assembly Square is part of the reason why.

Second, be sure to check out the Governor's personal blog post on Blue Mass Group about his launching of the Community Counts initiative in Worcester. Introduced at the end of last month, Communities Count works with areas that have been hit hard by foreclosure and disinvestment during the economic downturn. This particular effort will leverage more than $6 million in federal and state dollars to create jobs and stabilize neighborhoods in the region.

Click here to read more and join the conversation on BMG.

Finally, as a sign of the Governor's and the state's deep commitment to making Massachusetts a global leader in the manufacturing, research and development of clean energy, the Governor attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Vestas Wind Systems. Vestas, one of the world's biggest wind energy companies, is creating a new research center in Hudson, MA.

Click here to read an article on the story in the Worcester Telegram and Gazette:

Patrick helps wind turbine subsidiary start spinning.

These are the kinds of positive efforts occurring across the Commonwealth that will help us not only endure this economic downturn, but come out in a better position on the other side. Please, forward this message to everyone you think might be interested.

Sincerely,

Charlotte Golar Richie
Executive Director
Deval Patrick Committee