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| '''Matthew J. Amorello''' (], ]–) is a former chairman of the ] who presided over the ] from 2002-2006. He |
'''Matthew J. Amorello''' (], ]–) is a former chairman of the ] who presided over the ] from 2002-2006. He was appointed by Governor Jane Swift. Durng Mr. Amorello tenure the project budget and schedule were restored and substantial portions of the roadways were open for traffic. Highlights of Amorello's tenure included the opening and dedication of the Lenny Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge, the widest cable stay bridge in the world. | ||
| Amorello was also instrumental in the creation of the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greeway Conservancy, a public private partnership to oversee the maintanance and operations of the newly created parkland located in downtown Boston. | |||
| =Education== | |||
| Bachelor's degree in history from ] in Worcester; master's degree in public administration from ] in Washington, D.C.; ] from ] in ].<ref name="Bio, Matthew J. Amorello"></ref> | Bachelor's degree in history from ] in Worcester; master's degree in public administration from ] in Washington, D.C.; ] from ] in ].<ref name="Bio, Matthew J. Amorello"></ref> | ||
| ==Work history== | ==Work history== | ||
| Appointed commissioner of the Massachusetts Highway Department in 1999 by Gov. Paul Cellucci |
Appointed commissioner of the Massachusetts Highway Department in 1999 by Gov. Paul Cellucci. Served as state senator from Worcester, 1991-1998. Appointed chairman of the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority by acting Gov. Jane Swift in February 2002. Minority whip in the senate 1995-1996 and member of the Senate Ways and Means Committee, the Senate Committee onf Science and Technology as well as the ranking minority member of the Joint Committee on Transportation.<ref name="Bio, Matthew J. Amorello"/> | ||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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Matthew J. Amorello (March 15, 1958–) is a former chairman of the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority who presided over the Big Dig from 2002-2006. He was appointed by Governor Jane Swift. Durng Mr. Amorello tenure the project budget and schedule were restored and substantial portions of the roadways were open for traffic. Highlights of Amorello's tenure included the opening and dedication of the Lenny Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge, the widest cable stay bridge in the world. Amorello was also instrumental in the creation of the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greeway Conservancy, a public private partnership to oversee the maintanance and operations of the newly created parkland located in downtown Boston.
Education=
Bachelor's degree in history from Assumption College in Worcester; master's degree in public administration from American University in Washington, D.C.; Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School in Boston.
Work history
Appointed commissioner of the Massachusetts Highway Department in 1999 by Gov. Paul Cellucci. Served as state senator from Worcester, 1991-1998. Appointed chairman of the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority by acting Gov. Jane Swift in February 2002. Minority whip in the senate 1995-1996 and member of the Senate Ways and Means Committee, the Senate Committee onf Science and Technology as well as the ranking minority member of the Joint Committee on Transportation.