Foxborough Gets $17K Climate Change Grant

FOXBOROUGH, MA — Foxborough was awared a $17,000 stat grant to help prepare for the impact of climate change.

The grant is part of the state's Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program and will cover the costs of working with a state-certified technical assistant to lead a workshop on identifyig key climate change-related strengths and weaknesses in town. After identifying vulnerabilities the team will work to develop action that can be taken and the next steps.

Once this is completed, Foxborough will be eligible for grants to start projects focused on combating climate change.

Projects may include retrofitting and adapting infrastructure, vulnerability assessments or design and engineering studies, stormwater upgrades, dam retrofits and removals, culvert upgrades, drought mitigation, energy resilience, mosquito control initiatives, wetland restoration and floodplain protection.

Foxborough's grant was part of a $11.1 million package dispersed to cities and towns throughout Massachusetts.

"Projects like those receiving awards today are not only critical for the resilience of our communities, but also create local jobs, contribute to the economy, and avoid future costs," Gov. Charlie Baker said.