THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 27, 2025 Page 13 DiDomenico testifies with firefighters on his PTSD Bill Senator DiDomenico with leaders from the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts. Special to The Advocate O n May 28, 2025, State Senator Sal DiDomenico joined leaders from the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts (PFFM) to testify in support of his Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) bill, S.1821, before the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Public Service. This legislation would expand access to health benefits for public safety personnel if they are diagnosed with PTSD. DiDomenico remarked during his testimony that “this legislation is needed to safeguard the health and well-being of our public safety personnel who are on the front lines daily to protect our communities. If passed, this bill will take a necessary step toward destigmatizing mental health challenges and will give public safety workers the support and help they deserve.” Senator DiDomenico joins Boston Red Sox Italian Celebration State Senator Sal DiDomenico with Italian-American legislators at Fenway Park. Left to right: State Senator DiDomenico and State Representatives James Arena-DeRosa, Adrian Madaro and Paul Donato. T Left to right: State Senator Sal DiDomenico and State Representatives Adrian Madaro, Jessica Giannino and Jeff Turco. he Boston Red Sox invited fans to join their June 2 Italian Celebration at Fenway Park for Red Sox replica “Italia” jerseys in Italian colors and entertainment celebrating Italian culture. “It was a great experience joining Italian-American legislators at Fenway Park for the Boston Red Sox Italian Heritage Night Celebration!” said State Senator Sal DiDomenico.
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