THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2022 Page 9 Massachusetts delegation announces $138M in federal funding for key projects F ederal offi cials recently announced that Massachusetts will receive approximately $138 million in Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) in the Fiscal Year 2022 spending bill for 120 important community projects throughout Massachusetts. The projects focus on areas such as energy and water development, transportation, agriculture development, housing and urban development, environmental protection, homeland security, labor and education as well as health and human services. Under guidelines issued by the Senate and House Appropriations Committees, members of Congress requested CDS funding for projects in their state for Fiscal Year 2022. CDS requests were restricted to a limited number of federal funding streams, and only state and local governments and eligible nonprofi t entities were permitted to receive CDS funding. “This federal funding for Massachusetts means we can initiate, strengthen, and expand community-based projects that serve our families, businesses, and cities and towns every day,” said U.S. Senator Ed Markey. “These projects will spur our economy, strengthen our resiliency, expand access to important health care, promote clean energy and climate solutions, and help feed and house our most vulnerable in every region of our Commonwealth. I am proud that my delegation partners and I were able to secure this critical funding, and I will continue to fi ght for the resources Massachusetts communities need to thrive and grow.” “The Massachusetts delegation and I have been fighting hard for additional federal investments for the Commonwealth, and I’m glad we secured nearly $138 million to help tackle our communities’ most pressing needs,” said U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren. “These funds will deliver critical projects and serRESOURCE | FROM Page 1 ing to our School Resource Offi cers and helping them identify at-risk and high-risk students with mental health challenges.” Silvestri said he is diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder himself, and that the mental health challenges of the past two years have been tough on him, as well. “The backlog and lack of support in our healthcare system is showing now, and it is screaming in our classrooms,” said Silvestri. vices across the Commonwealth that will improve our infrastructure, spur the economy, and enhance clean energy, housing, education, and social service initiatives. I will keep fi ghting to deliver federal resources to help Massachusetts families.” “In this pivotal moment, the Congress has risen to meet some of the most pressing challenges at home and abroad by passing the omnibus legislation,” said Congressman Richard Neal. “I fought hard to secure nearly $8 million in Community Project Funding that is heading to western and central Massachusetts to address some of its most pressing needs. These investments support and foster economic development, making a real difference in the lives of so many in our community.” “I am celebrating alongside so many essential organizations in our community whose eff orts will be recognized with a collective investment of more than $11.3 million in federal funding to the Second District,” said Congressman James McGovern. “As Chair of the House Rules Committee, I fought hard for the inclusion of community projects to deliver vital support to worthwhile causes across Massachusetts and the nation, and I am proud that this money will make a real diff erence in our Commonwealth.” “In partnership with outstanding local organizations, I’m proud to have secured nearly $8 million in funding for vital community projects in the funding package signed into law by President Biden today,” said Congresswoman Lori Trahan. “By investing in economic development and education, shortening our road to recovery post pandemic, and bolstering working families, this funding will support projects working to make our communities even better places to live. I look forward to continuing our work with local stakeholders to get these important projects done for all who “The COVID-19 is starting to disperse and subside, but the mental health of our students and children are going to be around for several years to come.” Ward 4 Councillor Patrick Keefe said he supported Silvestri’s motion, but noted that the school department has been taking some steps to address mental health issues, including a recent forum in conjunction with the city’s Substance Use Disorder Initiative and Revere Cares. “As a parent of a high school student, one that just graduated and one that is curcall the Third District home.” “I am thrilled to announce that I have secured federal funding for ten Community Projects throughout the Fifth District in this year’s budget package. These investments are a direct response to the needs of our local community,” said Congresswoman Katherine Clark. “We are improving our climate readiness through green infrastructure, investing in higher education for underserved youth, expanding accessibility for community health care services and much more. These projects will undoubtedly improve the lives of residents in the Fifth District and the long-term welfare of our community. Democrats are listening to leaders on the ground, delivering results, and rebuilding a better America for everyone.” “It is an honor for us to fi ght for the funding that benefi ts the people of Massachusetts,” said Congressman Seth Moulton. “I am thrilled to have secured $10 million to increase access to healthcare, public transportation and aff ordable housing in northeast Massachusetts.” “These community-supported and community-driven projects will improve the lives of people across the Commonwealth and in the Massachusetts Seventh, supporting investments in our schools, our infrastructure, our health care and most importantly, our people,” said Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley. “These robust investments will provide critical support for our most vulnerable communities who have suff ered throughout the pandemic. I’m proud to have secured this federal funding alongside Senator Markey, Senator Warren and our Massachusetts delegation to deliver resources for a just and equitable recovery that leaves no one behind.” “I am very pleased to have secured over $11.5 million in funding for community projects in my district,” said Congressman Stephen Lynch. “This money will rently enrolled – there are an unbelievable amount of advocates at the school, and there are people that specialize in many different areas involving mental health and addiction,” he said. “I do believe as a community, and as parents, more specifi cally, we have to do a better job of being more inquisitive and getting that information and asking for that information.” Keefe said he is in favor of more resources at the school, but said there are many already in the schools that he believes are being underutilized. www.eight10barandgrille.com We Have Reopened for Dine-In and Outside Seating every day beginning at 4 PM be used to make critical investments in our seniors, our veterans, affordable housing, education, substance abuse treatment, climate/change resiliency eff orts and better transportation infrastructure. I am proud to serve alongside such dedicated Massachusetts colleagues who worked together to ensure our cities and towns received this necessary fi nancial assistance.” “The people of Southeastern Massachusetts and the Commonwealth as a whole stand to benefi t tremendously from these federal funds, which come as a direct result of the close working relationship of the Massachusetts delegation,” said Congressman William Keating. “I am deeply grateful to Speaker Pelosi and Chairwoman DeLauro for leading a transparent process that was able to deliver funding to all ten projects I requested in my district, and I am also grateful to Senators Warren and Markey for their work to support and build on the requests of the House delegation. These projects will benefi t the people of Massachusetts directly through job creation, environmental sustainability, improved healthcare access, and so much more – and that is something we can all be proud of.” WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 STAY SAFE!
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