THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 11, 2025 Page 11 Sen. DiDomenico meets with teachers on legislative priorities S tate Senator Sal DiDomenico met with teachers State Senator Sal DiDomenico with teachers from his district who belong to the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Mass. and the Mass. Teachers Association (MTA). (Courtesy photo) from his district who belong to the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Teachers Association. They discussed school funding, an educator minimum wage, paid family & medical leave and more critical legislation. One of their top priorities is ensuring all teachers can retire with their full benefits and legislation titled Retirement Plus, which would create a fairer system and give them the path they deserve when they move on from teaching. “I had a great discussion with teachers about my support for their Retirement Plus bill and the other legislation they highlighted that would improve the lives of educators in my district and throughout the Commonwealth,” said Senator DiDomenico. “They have dedicated their lives to teaching and mentoring our children. I will continue to ensure that their voices are heard, and we take action to show how much we value the work they do each day.” Sen. DiDomenico talks priorities with 1199SEIU members S tate Senator Sal DiDomenico recently met with United Healthcare Workers East (1199SEIU) members from his district in his Senate office. DiDomenico is a longtime supporter of SEIU workers and will always support their efforts to secure higher wages, better benefits and expanded employment protections. “I love purple shirts! I had a State Senator Sal DiDomenico with 1199SEIU members from his district in his Senate office. (Courtesy photo) MVES’ 50TH YEAR | FROM PAGE 9 who helped us reach this milestone.” The event included Keynote Speaker Edward Alan Miller, Professor of Gerontology and Chair of Gerontology at UMass Boston, who is also a Melrose resident. Dr. Miller discussed the growing need for longterm support services, both locally and nationwide, and explained how sustained investment and innovation are necessary to meet this challenge. MA Senator Jason Lewis also Left to right: MVES Development Director Jenny Vanasse; Everett Constituent Services Aide Cheryl Cole, who is an MVES supporter and Bread of Life volunteer; and MVES Development Committee member Judie VanKooiman, founder of Those Who Can For Those in Need. MVES Development Director Jenny Vanasse and John Preotle of Preotle, Lane & Associates, a longtime MVES supporter and Malden booster; Preotle, Lane & Associates cosponsored the event with Agero and The Cross Country Group. addressed the audience. He presented MVES with a Resolution from the Massachusetts Legislature recognizing the agency’s history and role in the community. The MVES executive team great meeting with 1199 SEIU members to discuss their budget and legislative priorities,” said Senator DiDomenico. “I am proud to advocate for their priorities to ensure we back our critical healthcare workers.” and Board of Directors offer their thanks to all who attended, with special recognition for Dr. Miller and Senator Lewis, as well as event sponsors Agero, the Cross Country Group and Preotle, Lane & Associates. Mystic Valley Elder Services is also celebrating its 50th in several other ways. Visit www. mves.org/mves50 to learn about a series of events in each community MVES serves, nominating an outstanding individual for the MVES Community All-Stars Award, and special upcoming event with a nationally recognized anti-ageism leader. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Questions may also be directed to the MVES Development Department at 781-388-4802 or development@mves.org.
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