Magaziner Secures $6.5 million for Nine Community Projects

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced the final passage of federal funding for nine community projects included in an annual government funding package at his request. The funding, included in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill, will be used to prevent flooding, build new recreation facilities, support affordable housing development, improve waste management, and repair roads and bridges throughout the Second Congressional District.

"One of the best ways I can help make life better and more affordable for Rhode Islanders is by delivering funding for local community projects that improve quality of life in cities and towns across the District," said Magaziner. "This funding will reduce flooding, improve recreation, repair roads and bridges, and serve other community needs across multiple cities and towns."

The following funding requests have passed the House and Senate and will now head to the President's desk for signature:

$500,000 for the Town of Burrillville to construct a new field house at the Burrillville High School athletic fields, including locker rooms, restrooms, and storage space.

$1,500,000 for the Town of Coventry to repair sidewalks and prevent flooding on Wood Street.

$750,000 for the Town of Coventry to establish a central municipal collection facility for efficient waste management, storm debris management, and infrastructure material storage.

$850,000 for the Town of Johnston to reconstruct two little league baseball fields at Woodlake Park and perform flood mitigation by creating a retention pond. This project was secured in partnership with Senators Reed and Whitehouse.

$620,000 for North Kingstown to revitalize the historic Old Town Hall into a public community center. This funding will ensure the building is fully compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and was secured in partnership with Senators Reed and Whitehouse.

$1,000,000 for the City of Providence to renovate the A. Vincent Igliozzi Recreation Center. This funding was secured in partnership with Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse.

$250,000 for the City of Providence to make improvements to Conley Stadium by repairing its aged concrete bleacher structure. This project was secured in partnership with Senators Reed and Whitehouse.

$250,000 for the Town of South Kingstown to improve infrastructure at and around the South Kingstown Town Beach. The funding will be used to reduce flooding along Matunuck Beach Road, relocate a playground and restroom facility vulnerable to storm damage, make the beach more accessible to people with disabilities, Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility improvements, and implement shoreline resiliency measures to restore the coastline.

$850,000 for the South Kingstown Housing Authority to construct a community center serving residents of low-income and senior housing. The center will provide on-site wraparound services and case management, as well as a dedicated meeting space for residents.

This new funding is in addition to the $3.8 million secured by Magaziner in a prior appropriations bill in January to fund new police vehicles for the town of West Warwick, updated radio equipment for Warwick and Foster, sewer system upgrades for Westerly and flood prevention for Cranston.

The funding was included at Rep. Magaziner's request in the FY26 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill which was passed as part of a larger package of funding bills, which Magaziner voted against due to his concerns over the Department of Homeland Security portion of the package.