The Massachusetts House recently rejected key budget amendments aimed at establishing a Crumbling Concrete Assistance Fund, leading to devastation among homeowners with crumbling concrete foundations. State Sen. Peter Durant criticized lawmakers for their lack of empathy towards affected residents, emphasizing the human impact of the issue. Despite the rejection, legislators did include a modest allocation for foundation testing and inspections. Reports indicate thousands of homes may be affected, necessitating costly repairs, contributing to frustration among residents who have awaited action for years, with some advocating for immediate help.
Earlier this week, the Massachusetts House rejected two amendments - one that would have created a Crumbling Concrete Assistance Fund with $100 million in seed money and a working group, and another that proposed the same plan but without any funding.
These are real stories, they are real people, affecting thousands of people, and it will affect thousands more.
The failure of our state to face this crisis for seven years now is wearing on people, said Michelle Loglisci, one of the founders of Massachusetts Residents Against Crumbling Foundations.
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