Page 4 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 11, 2025 MCGONAGLE | FROM PAGE 1 rose, a symbol of the women’s suffrage movement. She also received a Certificate of Recognition from the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women, which partners annually “with state legislators to identify women who make outstanding contributions to their organizations and communities,” according to the Commission’s website. “Elaine is an incredible woman and we’re so lucky to have 50 Supt. Of Everett Public Schools William Hart, left, is shown with State Representative Joe McGonagle during a presentation of a citation to Elaine Monge, Director of Human Resources and Employee Relations for Everett Public Schools, for being a 2025 Commonwealth Heroine nominee. Elaine is shown with her family during the recent presentation at Mass. State House. (Courtesy photos) Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net DIDOMENICO | FROM PAGE 1 education and transportation projects across every community in his district. His funding will go towards projects like playground enhancements, athletic and theater programs, creating sensory classrooms, assisting with repairs in our schools, new bleachers in a high school gym, afterschool programming, traffic calming measures on our streets and new signalization to create a safer environment for drivers and pedestrians. “I am proud to bring these impactful investments home to my communities, and I can’t wait to see how many students and residents will benefit from new and enhanced school programs, public infrastructure, and transit projects,” said Senator DiDomenico. “This influx of revenue was made possible thanks to the fair share amendment, and I am proud to work alongside my colleagues to ensure every dollar is spent improving daily life for commuters, students, and people of all ages across the Commonwealth.” This supplemental budget makes significant investments in the MBTA, Regional Transit Authorities (RTAs), water transportation, roads, and bridges — with the goal of advancing affordable, safe and reliable transit for all residents. It also provides critical support for public colleges and universities, expands vocational education programs and strengthens services for students with disabilities. The supplemental budget utilizes estimated revenues generated from the Fair Share ballot initiative approved by voters in November 2022, which established a new surtax of four percent on annual income above $1 million to improve the state’s education and transportation sectors. It also utilizes one-time revenues from the Student Opportunity Act Investment Fund and the DIDOMENICO | SEE PAGE 6 her working for the Everett community,” said McGonagle. “She runs a tight ship and keeps everything running smoothly. I was so pleased to welcome her and her family to the State House to thank her for all she does for our students and families.”
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