BERLIN– U.S. Senator Judd Gregg (R-NH) today met with Mayor Bob Danderson and city officials to get an update on several ongoing city initiatives in Berlin, including making drinking water improvements and progress being made on the development of a federal prison. Pam LaFlamme with the Bureau of Prisons was also on hand to give an update on the prison plan status and field questions.

As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator Gregg has helped to secure over $10 million for drinking water improvements over the past 6 years, along with securing $179.5 million to construct a federal prison in the area.

Senator Gregg stated, “The city of Berlin and its elected officials, led by Mayor Danderson, should be congratulated for never losing focus of their commitment to improve and strengthen the region’s economy and the quality of life of the people of Berlin and surrounding communities. Their dedication to this effort is the reason that we have been successful in securing these substantial federal dollars. I am pleased to work with them on these efforts to benefit the North Country.”

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