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The official website of the Governor of Massachusetts Governor in Governor's Office Deval Patrick Legislation & The Administration Constituent Services Press Office Agenda Get Involved Executive Orders Home Press Office Press Releases DEVAL PATRICK For Immediate release - April 30, 2012 GOVERNOR TIM MURRAY LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR PATRICK-MURRAY ADMINISTRATION CREATES PORTS OF MASSACHUSETTS COMPACT Media Contact Agreement to coordinate seaport development in Boston, New Bedford, Fall River, Gloucester and Salem Kim Haberlin Alec Loftus NEW BEDFORD – Monday, April 30, 2012 – Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray today announced the formation of the Ports of Bonnie McGilpin Massachusetts Compact, an agreement designed to boost economic development and capitalize on resources in the 617-725-4025 Commonwealth’s seaports. Lauren Jones (LG) 617-725-4000 The compact was signed by the mayors of Boston, New Bedford, Fall River, Gloucester and Salem; in addition to the Massachusetts Secretaries of Transportation, Energy and Environmental Affairs, Housing and Economic Development, Massport; Cyndi Roy (MDOT) and the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Transportation. Lieutenant Governor Murray will serve as chair. 617-973-8166 “With approximately 2,800 miles of coastline, there are valuable opportunities for increased transportation and economic development in the state’s seaport communities,” said Lieutenant Governor Murray, who also chairs the Seaport Advisory Council. “The creation of the Ports of Massachusetts Compact ensures we are strategically planning development opportunities and sharing knowledge across agencies and municipalities to help benefit the entire Commonwealth.” The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Planning Division will lead research and planning efforts for the compact and will identify ways to maximize funding to improve infrastructure. “Coordinating efforts of the fishing, energy, shipping and transportation industries that operate in our ports is healthy for business and job growth, as well as the environment,” said MassDOT Secretary Richard Davey. The Compact’s initial action items will include fishing regulations, coastal shipping trends and recommending a plan for seaport coordination. Other Compact goals will include moving people and goods safely, securely and more efficiently through the five ports while providing intermodal connectivity for those doing business and visiting the Commonwealth. “The historic seaports of Massachusetts are a vital tool for local communities to help support economic development and create local jobs,” said Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Greg Bialecki. “The ‘Ports of Massachusetts’ Compact will support the many vital industries that use these seaports to operate and help boost economic development in these regions.” “We look forward to working more closely with our fishing communities to better protect and manage the development of our ports,” said Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rick Sullivan. “As our roads and highways continue to grow more and more congested, we must look to expand our usage of our waterways for both transit and commercial purposes," said Senator Thomas M. McGee. "This compact will help us fully explore sound environmental and economic policies for our ports, waterfronts and waterways. I am looking forward to continuing our commitment to our ports and exploring ways to maximize the impact they have on the Massachusetts economy." Ports of Massachusetts Compact Members SEAPORT ADVISORY COUNCIL Lt. Governor Timothy P. Murray, Chair MASSACHUSETTS JOINT COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION Senator Thomas M. McGee, Senate Chair Representative William M. Straus, House Chair http://www.mass.gov/governor/pressoffice/pressreleases/2012/2012430-port-compact.html[6/15/2012 9:55:02 AM] Patrick-Murray Administration Creates Ports of Massachusetts Compact - The Office of the Governor - Mass.Gov MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Richard A. Davey, Secretary & CEO EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS Richard K. Sullivan, Jr., Secretary EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Gregory Bialecki, Secretary MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY David S. Mackey, Interim CEO CITY OF BOSTON Thomas M. Menino, Mayor CITY OF NEW BEDFORD Jonathan F. Mitchell, Mayor CITY OF FALL RIVER William A. Flanagan, Mayor CITY OF GLOUCESTER Carolyn A. Kirk, Mayor CITY OF SALEM Kimberley Driscoll, Mayor ### Follow us on Twitter – View our Photos – Watch our Videos © 2012 Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Site Policies Terms of Use Contact the Governor's Office Mass.Gov® is a registered service mark of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. http://www.mass.gov/governor/pressoffice/pressreleases/2012/2012430-port-compact.html[6/15/2012 9:55:02 AM].
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