Page 16 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2021 La Perle celebrates Grand Opening of new 444 Broadway location On December 10, Mayor Carlo DeMaria joined owner Valery Joseph and her team at La Perle Caribbean Restaurant to celebrate the restaurant’s 10th anniversary celebration – it was formerly on Bow Street in Everett – and grand opening of its new location in Everett Square. (Photo Courtesy of the City of Everett) BAKER | FROM PAGE 15 ARPA dollars, $1.45 billion in spending is appropriated from the Transitional Escrow Fund, which is made up of state fiscal year 2021 surplus funds. The bill assigns the Secretary of Administration and Finance the responsibility of matching expenditures to the most appropriate funding source, which provides important flexibility in recognition of the significant federal rules and regulations associated with federal funds. Highlights of the plan: Housing • $150 million (M) to finance the statewide production of housing for various populations, including seniors and veterans • $150M for public housing maintenance • $115M for rental housing production and to provide increased housing options to residents of disproportionately impacted communities • $115M to support housing production in disproportionately impacted communities through MassHousing’s CommonWealth Builder Program and similar efforts • $65M to support expandBAKER | SEE PAGE 17
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