Page 6 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 22, 2026 State Senator Sal DiDomenico speaking at the ENOUGH Act Press Conference. State Senator Sal DiDomenico speaking at the ENOUGH Act Press Conference. State Senator Sal DiDomenico talking during the meeting with Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll. DIDOMENICO | FROM PAGE 4 lives — and entire states. The ENOUGH Act builds that ecosystem, and Massachusetts has the opportunity to show the nation what’s possible when a state gets this right,” stated Geoffrey Canada. “As a former public-school educator, I have seen firsthand how the barriers of poverty can stifle the potential of our students long before J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. State Senator Sal DiDomenico testifying in support of his legislation before the Massachusetts Legislature’s Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses. they step into a classroom,” said State Representative Lipper-Garabedian (D-Melrose). “I am honored to partner with S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. Masonry - Asphalt • Brick or Block Steps • Brick or Block Walls • Concrete or Brick Paver Patios & Walkways • Brick Re-Pointing • Asphalt Paving www.JandSlandscape-masonry.com • Senior Discount • Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured 617-389-1490 Harlem Children’s Zone President and Founder Geoffrey Canada speaking at the ENOUGH Act Press Conference. Designing and Constructing Ideas that are “Grounds for Success” Landscaping Representative Cabral and Senator DiDomenico in filing the ENOUGH Act and we are deeply privileged to have the Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) working alongside us to bring this vision to Massachusetts. HCZ has proven that cradle-to-career initiatives can effectively break the cycle of generational poverty. By bringing these strategies to Massachusetts, we can provide families with the wrap-around assistance necessary to ensure that every child has a clear, supportive path to success.” This bill creates a fund managed by the Mass. Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities to support community-driven, place-based strategies aimed at reducing poverty and improving outcomes for families in underserved neighborhoods. The fund will finance competitive grants for partnerships among nonprofits, schools, local government and other entities to develop and implement comprehensive plans that align housing, education, social services, health and workforce initiatives. An advisory committee of state agencies, experts and providers will oversee the fund.
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