Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2024 Sen. DiDomenico secures Everett stadium language in economic development bill Special to Th e Advocate T his week the Massachusetts Senate and House came to an agreement on an economic development bill, An Act Relative to strengthening Massachusetts’ economic leadership, which will inject millions of dollars into critical sectors, develop the state’s workforce, grow the economy, and make Massachusetts more competitive. Thanks to State Senator Sal DiDomenico’s (D-Everett, Cambridge) advocacy and leadership on this issue, the bill includes language that will allow for the construction of a professional soccer stadium and waterfront park in Everett. The language removes the classification of a parcel of land in Everett as a designated port area, which will enable the development of a professional soccer stadium and environmental cleanup in Everett. Senator DiDomenico has been working for almost two years to achieve this goal, securing language in multiple bills as well as fi ling a standalone bill to remove this classifi cation. The change is expected to have positive environmental and economic impacts in surrounding communities as well as improve public transit connectivity. “I am proud to share that language I have been working on to allow for the construction of a transformational soccer stadium in Everett for the New England Revolution has been included in the fi nal Economic Development bill,” said Senator DiDomenico. “This language paves the RON’S OIL Call For PRICE MELROSE, MA 02176 NEW CUSTOMER’S WELCOME ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER (781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884 100 GALLON MINIMUM An architect’s rendition of a proposed professional soccer stadium and waterfront park in Everett may come to fruition thanks to an economic development bill. (Courtesy photo) way for the public process to move forward on a project that will help my community clean up a power plant site that has been a health and environmental hazard for decades. This will result in hundreds of millions of dollars in private investment, cleanup of a hazardous waste site, the creation of good paying union jobs, and open our waterfront for the public to enjoy. I want to thank Senate President Spilka for her longtime support, Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria for his advocacy and all his work on this issue, as well as the members of the conference committee for including this language in the fi nal report. This will be an economic catalyst for our community and environmental win for our residents.” The language prohibits any public funding for the stadium project, and any funding for public infrastructure improvements associated with the stadium would require matching private funds. This section of the bill also requires community mitigation agreements with the Cities of Everett and Boston. The economic development legislation authorizes $3.96 billion in capital programs and a sweeping set of policy changes to support businesses and communities alike. The bill will shortly be taken up by the Senate and House, and following its enactment will be sent to the Governor’s desk for her signature or other action. REVITALIZATION | FROM Page 1 mitted to delivering an attractive and practical fi eld to our City, while also improving the infrastructure, to make certain it remains a community staple for generations to come.” “McMackin Field has always been a special place in our community, and I am thrilled to have secured this $25,000 earmark to help bring it back to life,” said Representative Jessica Giannino (D- Revere). “This project not only honors the memories so many of us hold, but it also looks forward, ensuring the fi eld is more safe, resilient, and better equipped for future generations. I’m grateful for the work of Mayor Keefe, as well as the collaboration between the city, state, the Department of Public Works, and all who have contributed to making this long-awaited revitalization a reality.”
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