THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTOBEr 10, 2025 Page 21 BEACON | FROM PAGE 20 ing $900,000 in grants from the Food Insecurity Grant Program for Independent Restaurants, a program in which independent restaurants in Massachusetts receive funding to prepare and supply meals and other food products for nonprofit meal distributors with the goal of helping address food insecurity in the state. “While Mass Save has a noble mission of promoting energy efficiency in the commonwealth, its current programmatic structure undermines its mission by widening inequality, eroding economic justice, equity, fairness and opportunity — and deepening the very disparities that contribute to the environmental justice challenges we must continually seek to address. We urge the adoption of our recommendations, which seek to help ensure greater integrity in a program meant to serve all residents of this commonwealth.” ---State Auditor Diana DiZoglio, on her report identifying significant disparities in Mass Save’s distribution of incentives, with some higher-income communities gaining more benefits than contributions made, and many lower-income municipalities contributing much more than their residents receive. Mass Save, established in 2008, encourages residents and businesses to upgrade their buildings through a wide array of services, rebates, incentives and training. “All victims of violent crime deserve support regardless of their immigration status. The Trump Administration’s attempt to prevent certain individuals who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking or any other horrific crime from receiving assistance is cruel and senseless. I am proud to stand with my colleagues in pushing back against these unlawful restrictions and I will continue fighting to protect all Massachusetts residents.” --- Attorney General Andrea Campbell joining a coalition of 21 state attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice to block new restrictions on federal funding that supports immigrant survivors of domestic violence and other violent crimes, who cannot prove their legal status. “It’s imperative that the commonwealth continues to invest in the full operationalization of the roadmap to address these pressing behavioral health needs. We must continue to build on the progress of recent years and ensure full and effective implementation.” ---Danna Mauch, president and CEO of the Massachusetts Association for Mental Health, on Massachusetts falling from first to sixth place in a ranking of the 50 states in the “State of Licensed & Insured Mental Health,” a new report by Mental Health America which ranks states based on 17 measures ranging from prevalence BEACON | SEE PAGE 22 Clean-Outs! We take and dispose from cellars, attics, garages, yards, etc. Call Robert at: 781-844-0472 Free Estimates Carpentry * Kitchen & Bath * Roofs * Painting Decks * Siding * Carrijohomeimprovement.com Call 781-710-8918 * Saugus, MA General Contractor * Interior & Exterior The Kid Does Clean Outs From 1 item to 1,000 * Basements * Homes * Backyards * Commercial Buildings The cheapest prices around! Call Eric: (857) 322-2854 Frank Berardino MA License 31811 • 24 - Hour Service • Emergency Repairs BERARDINO Plumbing & Heating Residential & Commercial Service Gas Fitting • Drain Service 617.699.9383 Senior Citizen Discount Steps Stoops Rebuilt or Repaired Chimney Rebuilt or Repaired House Foundation Leaks Repaired All Basement Repairs Chimney Inspection Roofing & Siding Masonry Repairs Window Installation & Repairs Drywall & Carpentry Waterproofing American Exterior and Window Corporation Contact us for all of your home improvement projects and necessities. Call Jeff or Bob Toll Free: 1-888-744-1756 617-699-1782 / www.americanexteriorma.com Windows, Siding, Roofing, Carpentry & More! All estimates, consultations or inspections completed by MA licensed supervisors. *Over 50 years experience. *Better Business Bureau Membership. Insured and Registered Complete Financing Available. No Money Down. We follow Social Distancing Guidelines!
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