Consolidated Amendment "B" to H5007

Consolidated Amendment

Fiscal Note: $85,002,000

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Mr. Michlewitz of Boston and others move to amend H.5007 in section 2A by inserting after line item 1599-6062 the following line item:-

1599-6063For a reserve for local economic recovery efforts and community development projects; provided, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended for local economic recovery efforts in Shrewsbury; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for Westborough for local economic recovery efforts; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended for the repaving of the Gate 43 access road to the Quabbin reservoir; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended for the Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce for the promotion of Holyoke's 150th anniversary celebration in 2023; provided further, that not less $60,000 shall be expended for the Brockton Public Library System for needed roof replacement and HVAC improvements; provided further, that not less than $60,000 shall be expended for the Wakefield Lynnfield Chamber of Commerce; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for The Friends of Norcross Center, Inc. for the restoration and preservation of the Norcross House in East Longmeadow and for a new slate roof, repainting, window repairs and other repairs to the home and carriage house which is used for events, an arts and crafts gallery, an education center and a reception hall; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for Living Local 413 for the completion and launch of a new web application platform, the hiring of a full-time executive director and part-time assistance to support and expand the business community throughout western Massachusetts; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for Melrose for placemaking activities in furtherance of commerce and civic engagement; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for Wakefield for repairs to the Civic Center roof; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for Wakefield for façade improvements to small businesses; provided further, that not less than $400,000 shall be expended for the Cape Ann Museum for renovations; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Hyde Park Main Streets for economic development opportunities for businesses located in the Hyde Park Main Streets’ business district; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Roslindale Village Main Streets in order to further promote economic development opportunities for businesses located in the Roslindale Village Main Streets’ business district; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for The Open Door in Gloucester for capacity expansion to serve people in Essex county; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Grace Center of Gloucester for costs associated with renovations of the center’s new location; provided further, that not less than $750,000 shall be expended for the Massachusetts International Festival of the Arts Victory Theatre Performing Arts Center to support the Pioneer Valley Economic Revitalization Project; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Westfield Chamber of Commerce; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for installation and upgrades of lighting at Brooklawn Park fields in New Bedford;  provided further, that not less than $8,000,000 shall be expended for the city of Revere for riverfront infrastructure improvements; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for the Revere Riverfront District; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for Greenfield for the repair and replacement of the water main in the business district; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Westfield parks and recreation for revitalization of the downtown area and stimulation of business; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for Pittsfield for the William Stanley business park and the Pittsfield Economic Development Authority Site 9 redevelopment; provided further, that not less than $8,000,000 shall be expended for the town of Littleton for the Littleton common King street development; provided further, that not less than $400,000 shall be expended for the repurposing of the Waterford Street school building in Gardner; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended for local economic recovery efforts and infrastructure improvements in Bridgewater; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for local economic recovery efforts and infrastructure improvements in Raynham; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for traffic mitigation at Main street and South street in Medford; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Southampton for a study on a new public safety complex; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for Tech Goes Home to support its mission to end the digital divide, ensure digital inclusion for families, adults and seniors within low-income, marginalized communities and provide the support needed to partner with schools, nonprofits and community organizations to provide digital skills training, free devices and access to high-quality internet; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for the historic Chevalier Theatre in Medford to replace the roof and façade; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended for the redevelopment, design and construction of Hurld Wyman Elementary School park in Woburn; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for upgrades and improvements to the Halifax Senior Center; provided further, that not less than $750,000 shall be expended for new athletic fields at Old Rochester Regional High School in Mattapoisett; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for the revitalization of the downtown Village Center area of Westminster and improvements to create a more walkable, business-friendly and aesthetically accommodating Main street; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for a village overlay district and mixed use redevelopment of the former department of public works building on Main street in Holden; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for renovations and accessibility improvements for Memorial park and other parks in Taunton; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for a reevaluation of the zoning by-laws in Paxton; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended for traffic signal infrastructure and drainage improvements at the intersections of Lunenburg street, Main street and Summer street in Fitchburg; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for improving accessibility and expanding the community garden in the town of Reading; provided further, that not less than $400,000 shall be expended for the replacement of Gath Memorial pool in Newton with a modern, accessible community lap pool with a splash pad; provided further, that not less than $5,000,000 shall be expended for a grant to the Martin Richard Foundation and Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester to support the construction and renovation of the Dorchester Field House in the Harbor Point Neighborhood of Boston; provided further, that not less than $55,000 shall be expended for History Cambridge for the purposes of developing programming for Cambridge’s 400th anniversary; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for outdoor basketball courts with fencing and lights in Sudbury; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Provincetown Fine Arts Center to work collaboratively with the Provincetown Art Association and Museum, the Truro Center for the Arts and Twenty Summers to support critical infrastructure upgrades, staff training opportunities, hybrid programming and accessibility measures; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended for Cape Cod Village, Inc. to provide residential services and appropriate programming for adults with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for Helping Our Women in Provincetown for the expansion of services; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the resurfacing of the basketball court and street hockey rink at the Ipswich River Park in the town of North Reading; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the restructure, repair and replacement of Kidspot in the town of North Reading; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for improvements to the playground located at Houghton Elementary School in Sterling; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for traffic mitigation measures related to the closure of the Hall-Whitaker bridge in Beverly; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Merrimack Valley Public Safety Youth Center in Lawrence for a safe space for structured education, health and recreational programming for at-risk youth throughout the Merrimack Valley and to defer economic loss due to the 2019 novel coronavirus pandemic; provided further, that not less than $65,000 shall be expended for Mission Hill LINK shuttle bus services that provide safe transit and access to the MBTA, medical campus and shopping for elders and people with disabilities without MBTA access near their homes; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for the Greater Lawrence Boat House for recreational activities for at-risk youth in Lawrence on the Merrimack river and the promotion of economic development through tourism; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for broadband and emissions updates to the North American Indian Center of Boston’s headquarters; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Ateneo Dominicano Del Merrimack Valley to maintain Dominican culture in the Merrimack Valley and promote economic development through tourism; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended for Sandwich for the restoration, renovation and reconstruction of the Sandwich boardwalk that provides recreational access to the preserved areas of Old Harbor creek, Mill creek, Dock creek, Town beach and Cape Cod bay; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Tobin Community Center in Boston for partnerships and information sharing between organizations and for addressing gun violence and gun violence-related trauma; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for IntenZe 978 Boxing Club in Lawrence to provide at-risk youth with health and wellness programming and promote economic development through tourism and recreation; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended to the Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Boston to provide services to vulnerable populations; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for local economic recovery efforts in Dracut; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for local economic recovery efforts in Tyngsborough; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for the replacement of a deteriorating wooden boardwalk along Plymouth harbor at the town boat ramp with a resilient pedestrian walkway and lighting and rails to improve safety and public access; provided further, that not less than $400,000 shall be expended for the engineering and associated work to be done on Pond Park culvert on route 117 in Bolton; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Stow Acres innovation, conservation, recreation and development partnership; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended for the Gloucester Boxing Club; provided further, that not less than $388,000 shall be expended for the design and installation of heating pumps for the Hudson Public Library; provided further, that not less than $350,000 shall be expended for HVAC upgrades and improvements at Springfield Technology Park due to the 2019 novel coronavirus pandemic; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for a matching grant program for minority-owned and women-owned microbusinesses in Springfield; provided further, that not less than $400,000 shall be expended for traffic signals at South Main street and route 28 and the intersection of North street and Oak street in Randolph; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for improvements to the playing field and playground equipment at Varney playground in Chelmsford; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for The Latino Economic Development Corporation for continued support and assistance for small business; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Greater Easthampton Chamber of Commerce; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the development of Booth playground on South street in Foxborough; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for infrastructure improvements to the historic Brooks Estate in Medford; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for local economic recovery efforts in Arlington; provided further, that not less than $1,250,000 shall be expended for Christina Street Bridge Preferred Concept Plans for the purposes of installing a bridge and shared-use path across the Charles river connecting to the conservation area along the Charles river in Needham; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended for design development work related to the renovation of the Worcester Memorial Auditorium into a state-of-the-art digital innovation, education and skills training, arts and entertainment facility; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for improvements to playgrounds in Rowley to address disability access for equitable use; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the South Hadley and Granby Chamber of Commerce; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for Courageous Sailing Center in the Charlestown section of Boston; provided further, that not less than $33,000 shall be expended for local economic recovery efforts in Abington; provided further, that not less than $33,000 shall be expended for local economic recovery efforts in Whitman; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for the Spirit of Springfield, Inc. for events that provide a sense of community, civic pride and opportunities for celebration of diversity in the Latino community; provided further, that not less than $33,000 shall be expended for local economic recovery efforts in East Bridgewater; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for AHORA, Inc. for its financial literacy programs in Lynn; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for New North Citizens’ Council, Inc. in Springfield for the Latino Health Salsa in the Parks Family Summertime Intervention; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for The Guild in Dorchester; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce for the creation of the Duxbury Chamber Affiliate; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for FalmouthNet, Inc. for professional services and research expenses in support of efforts to build a town-wide, community-based fiber-optic network; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the design and construction of emergency repairs to the Beachmont Post No. 6712 Veterans of Foreign Wars, Inc. in Revere; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for construction at and improvements to the Pembroke Community Center; provided further, that not less than $800,000 shall be expended for improving accessibility and reconstructing the east entrance of Mittineague Park in West Springfield; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Hyde Park 155 Planning Committee for the furtherance of economic development opportunities for the Hyde Park business community as part of Hyde Park’s 155th anniversary; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Youth Development Organization in Lawrence for the support of high school juniors and seniors in their path to secondary education and long-term employment through the expansion of the Postsecondary Pathways program; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the renovation and redevelopment of the historic Strand Theatre in Clinton; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for infrastructure improvements in Duxbury; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for improvements to the Fino Field Athletic and Baseball Field Complex in Milford; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for improvements to the industrial park in Avon; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for expansion of, renovations to and improvements to the Ventress Memorial Library in Marshfield; provided further, that not less than $175,000 shall be expended for providers of naturally occurring retirement communities for the elderly with whom the department of elder affairs entered into service agreements in fiscal year 2022 and shall maintain proportions of total available funding equal to those provided in fiscal year 2022; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended for the Hanson Public Library for expansion, renovations and improvements; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended for Prom Angels Foundation Inc.; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for recreation improvements in the Monponsett neighborhood in Hanson; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for targeted economic development and planning work for the West Natick area around the West Natick Commuter rail station to support area redevelopment; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the restoration and preservation of the historic E.B. Newton School in Winthrop, including the clock tower, room and HVAC system; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Franklin for a community wide branding and marketing study; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for seating upgrades and improvements to the Lynn Auditorium; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended for revitalization and economic improvements in Grafton; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended for revitalization and economic improvements in Northbridge; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended for revitalization and economic improvements in Upton; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for Beacon Hill Village to expand its technological improvements and the provision of programming and services for older adults; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for improvements to Charlesgate Park in Boston; provided further, that not less than $750,000 shall be expended for rebuilding and modernization of the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation’s digital infrastructure system to aid in recovery from the negative economic impacts of the 2019 novel coronavirus pandemic; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for East Somerville Main Streets in Somerville; provided further, that not less than $175,000 shall be expended for improvements to the Needham town common; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for wayfinding and streetscape improvements in Medfield; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended for public safety equipment for Billerica; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for bus shelters for commuting employees in the Industrial Park in Fall River to promote economic activity; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Fall River Arts and Culture Coalitions’ Mural Project to bolster tourism and economic activity in Fall River; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended for local economic recovery in Haverhill; provided further, that not less than $8,000,000 shall be expended for the city of Haverhill for the Downtown Merrimack Street Redevelopment project and the Merrimack Street Public-Private Redevelopment Project design; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for improvements on Water street along the Chicopee river in Springfield; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the repurposing of the McCloskey School building in Uxbridge; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Downtown Hyannis Community Development Corporation for connecting downtown businesses to the OpenCape fiber-optic network; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Cotuit Federated Church for maintenance, upgrades and repairs; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Love Live Local to provide small businesses located in Barnstable with access to capital in order to enlist technical assistance services from local service providers; provided further, that not less than $5,000,000 shall be expended for debt service obligations incurred by the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate so that the institute may continue offering civic education programming to the public; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Community Art Center, Inc. in Cambridge; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for renovations to Evans Field in South Boston; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for hazardous materials abatement and demolition of the old primary school building in Lunenberg; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended for the operation of the Milton Art Center; provided further, that not less than $750,000 shall be expended for the Greendale Revitalization Initiative in Worcester; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Arlington Historical Society; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the North Andover Merchants Association; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended for the Amesbury Chamber of Commerce; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for the design, construction and implementation of the Downtown Initiative Action Plan in Winchester; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for United Way Franklin Hampshire County to support the creation and implementation of a diaper pantry to serve Franklin and Hampshire counties; provided further, that not less than $3,000,000 shall be expended for the construction of the Welcome Center and African Experience exhibit at the entrance to the Franklin Park Zoo operated by the Commonwealth Zoological Corporation established in section 2 of chapter 92B of the General Laws; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for traffic signals and roadway improvements at the intersection of Hathaway road and Rockdale avenue located in New Bedford; provided further, that funds  may be expended for the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission for Work, Inc. to develop and fund an outcomes-based pilot contract measuring and funding services that result in employment and wage gains for individuals with disabilities; provided further, that not less than $9,000,000 shall be expended for the improvement of the intersection at Western avenue, Soldiers Field road and Birmingham parkway in Brighton; provided further, that not less than $6,000,000 shall be expended for the replacement and construction of all sidewalks and safety ornamental fencing of all Massachusetts Department of Transportation property along Riverview road, from the Brooks street bridge to the Parsons street bridge, along Newton street past the intersection of Charlesview street, from the North Beacon street bridge, along North Beacon street to Vineland street, along Vineland street to Market street, and the creation of a passive park at the corner of Vineland street and North Beacon street in Brighton; provided further, that not less than $350,000 shall be expended for HVAC improvements to Walpole high school in Walpole; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the historic Ludlow First Church and Meeting House for roof repairs; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for the planning, design and construction of administrative offices for the Stoneham School Department in Stoneham; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the construction of a playground and recreational area for the children and families of the precinct of Marstons Mills in Barnstable; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for improvements to the former Chicopee municipal library, including but not limited to, improvements complying with building codes such as fire and safety and regulations pertaining to accessibility for persons with disabilities, to further enhance the economic development activity in Chicopee’s downtown; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for Norwood to offset the rise in transportation expenses after the closure of Norwood Hospital due to a historic climate hazard occurring during the pandemic; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Williamstown Summer Theater youth internship program; provided further, that not less than $600,000 shall be expended for the design and construction of a new park in Everett Square to improve pedestrian access and safety and create opportunities for outdoor dining, farmers markets and other activities; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for the town of Uxbridge for the Main street initiative and the repurposing of the McMcloskey building; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the town of Millville for demolition and site preparation of the Millville Old Town Hall; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for the Basketball Hall of Fame in the city of Springfield for repairs and upgrades; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for the Springfield Symphony Orchestra for a series of educational initiatives and concerts aimed at local school communities and concerts created for minority, diverse, economically challenged neighborhoods and non-traditional audiences; provided further, that not less than $280,000 shall be expended for New England Public Media for new a Community Engagement & Outreach Center for downtown Springfield to provide inner city youth and adult programming and services; and provided further, that not less than $5,000,000 shall be expended for the city of Boston for the repair and maintenance of aquatic facilities……………………………….……………........................................$85,002,000

And moves to further amend the bill by inserting after section 23 the following 2 sections:-

SECTION 23A. Section 1 of chapter 25C of the General Laws, as most recently amended by section 13 of chapter 24 of the acts of 2021, is hereby further amended by inserting after the word “policy” the following words:- with the Massachusetts Broadband Institute, established pursuant to section 6B of chapter 40J.

SECTION 23B. Said chapter 25C is hereby further amended by striking out section 9, as inserted by section 15 of chapter 24 of the acts of 2021, and inserting in place thereof the following section:-

Section 9. Consistent with the policies of the federal communications commission, the department shall have authority to request and obtain information and data from providers of advanced telecommunications capability as necessary to identify areas that lack adequate advanced telecommunications capability. Such information and data shall be used to inform work undertaken by the Massachusetts Broadband Institute, established pursuant to section 6B of chapter 40J, to facilitate access to and adoption of advanced telecommunications capability in the commonwealth.