SCHEDULE 14A
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INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES
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BNY MELLON CONNECTICUT FUND
BNY MELLON MASSACHUSETTS FUND
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October 14, 2022
Dear Shareholder:
We recently sent you proxy materials regarding a Special Joint Meeting of Shareholders (the "Meeting") being called for the BNY Mellon Connecticut Fund, BNY Mellon Massachusetts Fund and BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Fund (each, a “Fund”) to be held on November 17, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. EST. We have identified you as a shareholder of the Fund referenced on the enclosed proxy card as of the record date, September 2, 2022.
WE NEED YOUR PROXY VOTE
You may think your vote is not important, but it is vital. By law, the meeting of shareholders of a Fund will have to be postponed or adjourned without conducting any business if less than a quorum of Fund shares eligible to vote is represented at the meeting. In that event, the Fund, at shareholders' expense, would continue to solicit votes in an attempt to achieve a quorum. Clearly, your vote could be critical to enable the Fund to hold the Meeting as scheduled, so please vote using one of the convenient options detailed below or found on the enclosed proxy card. You and all other Fund shareholders will benefit from your cooperation.
WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU? Please vote in order to help us receive the required number of votes for quorum for your Fund. Please also note that each Fund’s shareholder base is made up of thousands of investors just like yourself, which makes your vote even more important no matter how many shares you own. Accordingly, your vote is critical.
 | VOICE YOUR SAY ON THIS MATTER NOW. 1. BY PHONE. You may cast your vote by telephone by calling 877-732-3612 to cast your vote with a live proxy specialist, quickly and easily.
2. INTERNET. You may cast your vote using the Internet by logging onto the Internet address located on the enclosed proxy card and following the instructions on the website.
3. VIA MAIL. You may cast your vote by mail by signing, dating and mailing the enclosed proxy card in the postage-prepaid return envelope provided.
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For further information about the Meeting, the proposal and how to vote or to obtain another copy of the Combined Prospectus/Proxy Statement, you can reach us at 877-732-3612 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., Eastern Time, Monday through Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m., Eastern Time.
We greatly appreciate your consideration and investment with the BNY Mellon Family of Funds.
Sincerely,
David DiPetrillo
President
BNY Mellon Family of Funds