Page 18 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 2023 BUDGET | FROM Page 3 the most vulnerable residents and communities in the 16th Suffolk and throughout the Commonwealth. This important funding for programs such as free school lunches and extended enhanced SNAP benefi ts will play a major role in assisting those who have been suff ering most from the current economic landscape,” said Rep. Jessica Ann Giannino (D-Revere). “I want to thank Speaker Mariano and Chairman Michlewitz for prioritizing this important legislation.” Your Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $150 per paper in-town per year or $200 per paper out-of-town per year. 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The bill invests $388.6 million (M) to address several time-sensitive needs for an array of programs relied on by some of the most vulnerable residents of the Commonwealth, including $130M for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food assistance benefi ts to provide a path for families who were receiving enhanced SNAP benefi ts during the COVID-19 pandemic, $68M for the Early Education C3 stabilization grant program, $65M for the continuation of free school meals, $45M for emergency shelter assistance and over $40M to support affordable housing for immigrants and refugees. Other measures funded in the bill include: COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SALES & RENTALS HAPPY SPRING! Sandy Juliano Broker/President Listed by Sandy Single family, 81 Florence St., Everett $649,900 UNDER AGREEMENT! New Listing by Norma UNDER AGREEMENT! Everett 2 family, $729,900. 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Notably, these include $400M for the MassWorks Infrastructure Program, which provides grants to cities, towns and other public entities for infrastructure projects, and $125M for state matching funds to compete for federal grant opportunities, including those funded through the CHIPS (Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors) and Science Act, which encourage innovation in Massachusetts. Other bonding items authorized by the bill include: • $104M for the Clean Water Trust Fund • $34M for a program to revitalize underutilized properties • $30M for state matching funds to compete for federal broadband expansion grants and improve state broadband infrastructure • $15M for the Massachusetts Manufacturing Innovation Initiative, which supports innovation within the state’s manufacturing industry, including by off ering technical assistance to manufacturers and attracting talent from outside of the state • $14M for the Massachusetts Manufacturing Accelerate Program • $9.3M for broadband middle mile supports • $8M for the Smart Growth PROTEST | FROM Page 1 Rosemarie Ciampi 617-957-9222 standard. Because, as an elected offi cial, the people you represent chose you to be the voice and champion their issues,” said Morabito. He went on to say that felJoe DiNuzzo 617-680-7610 low councillors know the harassment he has endured while serving on the City Council. “Offensive behavior is unacceptable,” he added. Councillor Silvestri agreed that elected officials are held to a higher standard. “Everyone can lose their head and say things that are offensive, but there’s a moment when you have to say, ‘I screwed up’ and apologize.” Housing Trust Fund Recognizing the societal shifts that have taken place during the pandemic, the bill also addresses several pandemic-era related measures, including: • Permanently allowing public corporations and nonprofi ts to hold certain meetings by means of remote communication • Permanently allowing notaries public to conduct remote online notarization using communication technology • Extending the ability of graduates and students in their last semester of nursing education programs to practice nursing in accordance with guidance from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing • Extending popular pandemic-related provisions, including outdoor dining services and beer, wine and cocktails to-go for a year • Extending the ability of public bodies to allow remote participation by members in public meetings • Extending flexibilities given to municipalities to allow for representative town meetings to be held in hybrid or fully remote capacities and that authorize reduced in-person quorum requirements • Extending the ability of nurses employed by assisted living residences to provide skilled nursing care in accordance with valid medical orders, provided the nurse holds a valid license to provide such care The supplemental budget includes the following provisions related to the end of the public health emergency on May 11, 2023: • Temporarily extending fl exibility on ambulance staffi ng • Temporarily extending the ability of staff of a community program to administer prepackaged medications if in compliance with Department of Public Health guidance • Temporarily extending staff - ing fl exibilities related to dialysis providers When confronted, the selectman doubled down,” said Silvestri, adding that that’s when we have to speak out. Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto said he supported Morabito, but he thought it was illegal to send a letter to Saugus. Zambuto said Cogliano’s constitutional right to free speech allowed him to say what he wanted, even if it was rude and offensive. Despite Zambuto’s warning, the City Council voted to send a letter to the Saugus Selectmen. After the vote, City Council President Patrick Keefe told Morabito he has watched as his courage has grown over time. “I stand behind you,” Keefe told Morabito.
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