ICYMI: Markey, McGovern Join Local Leaders in Worcester to Celebrate $8 Million in Federal Funding for Public Roadway at GreenTech Park

Senator Markey, Rep. McGovern, and local elected leaders gather at GreenTech Park for groundbreaking

Boston (August 14, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) yesterday joined Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) and the Worcester Business Development Corporation (WBDC) to break ground on the future public roadway at GreenTech Park in Worcester. Senator Markey, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Congressman McGovern helped secure nearly $8 million in federal funding for the project to improve the infrastructure at GreenTech Park. Senator Markey and Congressman McGovern were joined by Worcester Mayor Joe Petty; Craig Blais, President of WBDC; State Senators Robyn Kennedy and Michael Moore; State Representatives Jim O'Day and John Mahoney; City Manager Eric Batista; and City Councilor Tony Economou.

"One million square feet of new economic development for a new generation," said Senator Markey. "That's a million square feet of opportunity. It means jobs, new homes, new businesses, and new horizons for the residents of Greater Worcester. Together, we are going to make sure that America keeps its promise to Worcester and cities like it-the communities that built this nation and that make it great."

"GreenTech Park is what smart economic development looks like. We're taking land that sat vacant and underused for years and turning it into something that works for people-good jobs, new businesses, stronger neighborhoods, and new opportunities right here in Worcester," said Congressman McGovern. "As our city grows, we ought to make sure that growth actually benefits the people who live here. I'm incredibly proud to have fought alongside Senators Markey and Warren to bring home the federal dollars that helped get this moving, and I'm really excited to see what comes next."

Senator Markey has helped secure federal investments in Worcester and across Massachusetts as part of the CDS process, which enables senators as part of the annual federal budget to secure direct investments in community-based projects that serve our cities and towns. Click HERE to view an interactive map of those investments.

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