THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, AugusT 23, 2024 Page 3 DiDomenico announces passage of largest housing investment in Commonwealth’s history $5.16B housing bond bill adds resources for new units; makes sweeping policy changes to simplify and incentivize development T he Massachusetts Legislature passed the Aff ordable Homes Act, the largest housing investment in Massachusetts history and a powerful fi rst step in tackling the state’s housing aff ordability crisis. On August 6, Governor Maura Healey signed this historic bill into law. The legislation authorizes $5.16 billion in bond authorizations and tax credits to spur housing production in Massachusetts while implementing sweeping policy initiatives to facilitate the development of aff ordable housing and preserve public housing in Massachusetts. “I am excited to see this transformative investment addressing the housing crisis pass through the legislature and signed into law,” said Senator Sal DiDomenico, who is Assistant Majority Leader of the Massachusetts Senate. “This bill will repair and create housing, help countless individu8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Senator Sal DiDomenico speaking on the fl oor while the housing bond bill was being debated in the Massachusetts Senate als fi nd the home they need, and ensure people can continue to live in the community they have lived in their entire lives. I want to thank Governor Healey, Senate President Spilka, Senator Rodrigues, and Senator Edwards for bringing this ambitious plan to life and shepherding it through the legislative process.” To help municipalities convert commercial properties into multi-unit residential or DIDOMENICO | SEE PAGE 10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! www.810bargrille.com LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ADVOCATE NEWSPAPER FACEBOOK.COM/ADVOCATE.NEWS.MA SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Sabatino Insurance is proud to welcome the loyal customers of ALWAYS READY TO SERVE YOU: Our Staff are, Emma Davidson, Jeimy Sanchez, Josephine Leone, Marie D’Amore, Rocco Longo, Z’andre Lopez, Anthony DiPierro, Darius Goudreau, Laurette Murphy, Danielle Goudreau and Tina Davidson. PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
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