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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 has been blamed[by whom?] by many for its perceived shortcomings; after the 2006 collapse of a portion of the roof of the Ted Williams Tunnel, in which 38-year-old Milena Del Valle, of Boston's Jamaica Plain section, was killed, Governor Mitt Romney called for Amorello's resignation.[1] On July 27, 2006, Amorello agreed to resign, effective August 15.
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.[2]
Work history
Appointed commissioner of the Massachusetts Highway Department in 1999 by Gov. Paul Cellucci after a failed congressional bid. Served as state senator from Worcester, 1991-1998. Appointed chairman of the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority by acting Gov. Jane Swift in February 2002. Ranking minority member of the Joint Committee on Transportation.[2]
References
- ^ http://www.boston.com/news/traffic/bigdig/articles/2006/07/28/amorello_options_were_left_exhausted/ The Boston Globe "Amorello, options were left exhausted"
- ^ a b Bio, Matthew J. Amorello
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