Massachusetts budget allocates $25,000 for Swampscott EV charging expansion
By Eve
The Massachusetts Legislature has passed a $63.4 billion budget for fiscal year 2027 that includes $25,000 earmarked for expanding electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Swampscott, alongside $35,000 for cemetery maintenance. The budget, enacted on 1 July and awaiting approval by Governor Maura Healey, also commits $2.7 billion in Fair Share funds to public education and transport and adds $51 million to the state's Stabilization Fund.
Why it matters: The Swampscott allocation signals continued state support for local EV infrastructure buildout, offering procurement opportunities for charging equipment suppliers and installers. Though modest in scale, such line items reflect the embedding of charging expansion in municipal capital planning across Massachusetts.