Haverhill, Methuen, Groveland and other area communities are receiving a boost in paying for road safety programs with federal money distributed Thursday by the state.
Haverhill police received the largest Municipal Road Safety Grant in the area, receiving almost $60,000. Nearby, Lawrence scored $52,373; Methuen, $39,111; Merrimac, nearly $20,000; and Groveland, $13,557. Grants proceeds come from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
“Everyone deserves to be safe on Massachusetts streets, whether traveling by car, foot, public transportation or bike. As individual communities work to address their unique traffic safety concerns, these programs provide resources and supports that will ensure they have the tools they need to protect road users,” said Gov. Maura T. Healey…