Page 6 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, ApRil 4, 2025 Wayne A. Matewsky Justice of the Peace / Notary Public (617) 389-5106 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ADVOCATE NEWSPAPER FACEBOOK.COM/ADVOCATE.NEWS.MA Complimentary Notary Service for Everett Seniors Sen. DiDomenico hosts briefi ng on increasing education funding Special to Th e Advocate S tate Senator Sal DiDomenico hosted a legislative briefi ng on the many effects high inflation has had on school budgets and If We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! There is a difference between the rest and the BEST! Celebrating 46 Years In Business! TONY’S AUTO BODY Call or Visit 781-321-0032 34 Sharon Street Malden, MA 02148 TONYSAUTOBODYLLC.COM COME VISIT OUR STATE OF THE ART BODY SHOP • Computerized Paint Matching (State of the Art Spray Booth) • Computerized Frame Machines • P.P.G. Refinishing System • R134 + 1234yf A/C Machines Fully Insured -RS2415 Insurance Company Approval ALL OUR WORK IS GUARANTEED! TONY BARTOLO Owner 46 Years Let Us Handle Your Next Insurance Claim. Go With the BEST It Doesn’t Get BETTER! RENTAL CARS Available how his legislative proposal would eliminate the negative impacts of infl ation increases in the future. Current law ensures that state funding for public schools keeps pace with infl ation, but year over year the infl ation increases are capped at 4.5%. This cap has impacted funding levels in recent years when inflation rose to 7% (in 2022) and 8% (in 2023). DiDomenico’s bill would remove the infl ation cap, so that if infl ation rises above 4.5% again, school budgets would still keep pace with the increasing costs. “Public education is one of my top priorities,” said Senator DiDomenico, “and I am proud to be the lead sponsor to eliminate the inflation cap on our education funding to guarantee that all school districts get the investments and resources they need even as costs rise higher and higher each year. I will continue to be an ardent advocate for our schools and teachers so our children can have the best education and childhood we can possibly provide. This cap has hurt our districts and has the potential Sal DiDomenico State Senator to continue aff ecting school budgets in the future, and that is why this legislation is even more critical going forward.” Senator DiDomenico cohosted the event with his colleagues Senators Pavel Payano and Robyn Kennedy, who have filed similar bills to address this issue. The convening featured testimony from policy analysts and from school committee members in DiDomenico’s district and across the state. Hearts, Hugs & Hope: An Alzheimer’s Support Group at Forestdale Park Senior Living A pril 29, 2025, 5:30 pm, at Forestdale Park Assisted Living and Memory Care Community, 341 Forest Street, Malden. Our support group for caregivers meets in person at Forestdale Park. Dealing with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia isn’t easy, so it is helpful to share your concerns and personal experiences with others who completely understand what you’re going through. You will also learn about proven strategies to help you better care for your family member. RSVP to 781333-8903 or reception@ forestdalepark.com. Forestdale Park Senior Living is a project of the nonprofit Volunteers of America Massachusetts, which has supported local seniors with specialized services for over 75 years.
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