Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – Friday, August 2, 2019 Law Offices of John Mackey & ASSOCIATES * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * GENERAL PRACTICE * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY 14 Norwood St., Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 John Mackey, Esq. WWW.JMACKEYLAW.COM Patricia Ridge, Esq. * Katherine M. Brown, Esq. State Legislature passes balanced budget with targeted investments in housing Rep. McGonagle helps secure more than $83 million for Everett S tate Representative Joseph McGonagle along with his colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature recently announced that they passed its Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) budget, which invests in programs and services across the Commonwealth. Funded at $43.1 billion, this budget makes major investments in education, housing, substance use disorder services, health care and other areas while projecting a more than $476 million deposit into the Stabilization Fund – bringing the fund’s balance to more than $3 billion to safeguard the future of vital programs and services. Working collaboratively with State Senator Sal DiDomenico, McGonagle is proud to report that the City of Everett is set to receive a total of $83,487,833. Within that figure, Everett will receive $75,001,709 in Chapter 70 local education aid – an increase mental health initiatives, homelessness prevention and music and technology activities within the Everett Public Schools. “A big thank you to Chair Joseph McGonagle State Representative of $6 million from last year. It will also receive $7,336,124 in unrestricted general government aid – an increase of $192,868 from last year. McGonagle and DiDomenico also secured $1.15 million in earmarks for specific programs related to senior services, Michlewitz, Chair Rodrigues, and their staff who worked very hard to deliver a budget that is both fiscally responsible and also invests in the Commonwealth’s top priorities of education, housing, and job creation,” said McGonagle. “As the Vice Chair of the Joint Committee on Housing, I am thrilled that this budget starts to tackle our housing crisis by drastically investing in housing and homelessness programs.” The FY20 budget includes the following line items for Everett: • $25,000 to pay for the installation of more signage on major thoroughfares. These signs will help maintain safety and efSTATE | SEE PAGE 13 The Joint Committee for Children’s Health Care to celebrate 25th year T he Joint Committee for Children’s Health Care in Everett (JCCHCE) recently announced that a special anniversary gala will be held to celebrate the organization’s 25th year anniversary. Formed in 1994, the JCCHCE has dedicated its services to 225,000 people in need of quality and affordable health care. The commitment of the JCCHCE towards the well-being of chil505 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 Tel: 617-387-1120 www.gkdental.com • Family Dentistry • Crowns • Bridges • Veneers/Lumineers • Dental Implants • All on 4 Dental Implants • Emergency Dentist • Kid Friendly Dentist • Root Canals • Dentures • Invisalign Braces • Snap On Smile • Teeth Whitening We are the smile care experts for your entire family dren, families and community has provided protection for thousands of people with health problems, but also financial assistance that makes coverage affordable to people with low and moderate incomes, but its work is not done yet. On Friday, Oct. 25, the JCCHCE will be hosting a special gala event at the Royal Sonesta Boston hotel to celebrate 25 years of keeping children and families healthy in Everett and more than 70 other communities. The nonprofit organization will be joined by clients, parents, educators, health and wellness experts, health and civic organizations, community members and national, state and local leaders, funders, staff, volunteers and many more to celebrate the work that has been done, but also to inspire to strive for a brighter, healthier future for all. The JCCHCE’s “25th Year Celebration Gala, Keeping Children and Families Healthy… Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” will recognize the accomplishments of this amazing organization. Since its inception in 1994, the JCCHCE has directly served and supported more than 225,000 people to gain access to Massachusetts health care. The committee is also dedicated to promoting effective health education programs and services to children, parents, families and communities. More than 800,000 people have benefited from the information shared over the last 25 years! Together, we have much to celebrate and with your help and tax-exempt donation, we will be able to achieve so much more in the years to come! For more information, please contact the JCCHCE at 617-3942414 or by visiting 484 Broadway, Everett, Mass., rm. 2. Please see Executive Director Nicole Graffam and/or Anna Fabrizio for additional information. You can also email Graffam at nicole. graffam@ci.everett.ma.us and/ or go to our website at www. jcchce.org. CORRECTION I In House Dental Plan for $399 (Cleanings, X-Rays, Exams twice a year and 20% OFF Dental work) Schedule your FREE Consultations today n the July 26 edition of The Everett Advocate, it was incorrectly reported that Joseph LaMonica is running for both City Council and the School Committee. This is now corrected to say that Joseph A. LaMonica is running for School Committee and his son, Joseph M. LaMonica, is running for City Council. The Advocate regrets this error.
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