MASSACHUSETTS — State leaders have been hitting the ground running across the SouthCoast, blending major milestone celebrations with hands-on community visits. Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll recently took center stage at a landmark ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of the Route 79-Davol Street improvements in Fall River—marking the end of a decades-long infrastructure barrier and opening up new possibilities for the city’s waterfront.
The high-profile event drew a crowd of local officials and state leaders to celebrate a project aimed at transforming former highway land into a vibrant, mixed-use district. With three developers actively competing to redevelop the 20-acre waterfront zone, the milestone represents a historic opportunity to attract new investments, create jobs, and reconnect Fall River neighborhoods to the water.
Beyond the ribbon-cutting fanfare, Governor Healey has maintained an active presence across the region, taking her campaign and policy rallies directly to neighboring communities like New Bedford. In recent swing-throughs to the Whaling City—including stops to advocate for critical local resources like Fire Station 9 and promote economic investments—Healey has emphasized a statewide focus on housing, energy, and community support.
Whether unlocking waterfront potential in Fall River or rallying support for local infrastructure and public safety in New Bedford, the Governor’s recent regional tours highlight an intense push to connect with SouthCoast residents and address pressing municipal needs head-on.
