Waives local fund match for rural communities with below-average income receiving state grants.
The bill amends the General Laws to waive the local fund match for rural communities with below-average income that receive state grants. These communities must intend to regionalize or share services. The secretary will direct agencies to inform rural communities of available grant programs and incentives. The bill defines "rural communities" as municipalities with population densities of less than 500 persons per square mile or a population of less than 7,000 persons.
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