Bill > S2407

This bill proposes to establish the John A. Volpe Winchester Center Station Memorial Recognition Act to honor Governor John A. Volpe, a significant Massachusetts political figure who lived in Winchester and had a notable public service career. The legislation creates a Volpe Memorial Working Group (VMWG) comprised of representatives from the Town of Winchester, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), and the Winchester Volpe Memorial Group. The group's primary purpose is to develop a comprehensive plan for memorializing Governor Volpe at or near the Winchester Center Station, including designing appropriate signage and historical memorial information. The MBTA's General Manager will appoint a chair for the working group and help assemble a committee that includes Winchester residents and other relevant individuals. The group is tasked with documenting their meetings and maintaining an energetic approach to commemorating Volpe's contributions, which notably include serving as Governor of Massachusetts for three terms, U.S. Secretary of Transportation, U.S. Ambassador to Italy, and chairing the first national commission on drunk driving and driving safety. The bill highlights Volpe's connection to the Winchester Center Station, noting that he spoke at its original dedication and made critical decisions about its design that potentially saved many lives over the decades.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2407