Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1016
LOC 1016
Tyngsborough Department of Public Works
Mr. Kennedy moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended towards the department of public works infrastructure in the town of Tyngsborough"; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$175,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1017
LOC 1017
Dunstable Municipal Improvements
Mr. Kennedy moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7010-1192, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the town of Dunstable for library improvements and personal protection equipment”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$175,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1018
LOC 1018
Pepperell Municipal Improvements
Mr. Kennedy moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the town of Pepperell for municipal improvements”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$175,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1019
LOC 1019
Pawtucket Farm
Mr. Kennedy moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 2810-0122, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended towards the Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust in Lowell for accessible trails, habitat restoration, and parking at Pawtucket Farm"; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$200,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1019-R1
Redraft LOC 1019
Pawtucket Farm
Mr. Kennedy moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 2810-0122, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust in the city of Lowell for accessible trails, habitat restoration and parking at Pawtucket farm"; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$200,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1020-R1
Redraft LOC 1020
Paxton Wi-Fi Upgrades
Mr. Durant moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Paxton for wi-fi upgrades and enhancements”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$150,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1020
LOC 1020
Paxton Wi-Fi Upgrades
Mr. Durant moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the purpose of upgrades and enhancements to Wi-Fi in the town of Paxton”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$150,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1021
LOC 1021
Rose's Bounty Food Pantry
Mr. Rush moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 2511-0107, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Rose's Bounty Food Pantry to help fulfill food insecurity needs for residents of the southwest section of the city of Boston”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:-“$150,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1022
LOC 1022
Parkway Little League
Mr. Rush moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by inserting the following:- “; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for Parkway Little League Baseball in the West Roxbury section of the city of Boston for infrastructure and operating costs"; and by striking the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the figure:- “$175,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1023
LOC 1023
Menino Arts Center
Mr. Rush moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the purposes of the operation of the programs of the Menino Arts Center, an arts organization located in the Hyde Park section of the City of Boston”; and by striking the figure “100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “125,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1024
LOC 1024
Walpole Old Town Hall Restoration
Mr. Rush moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1599-0026, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $85,000 shall be expended for the purpose of refurbishing and maintaining the Old Town Hall in the Town of Walpole.”; and by striking out the figure “$12,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$12,085,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1024-R1
Redraft LOC 1024
Walpole Old Town Hall Restoration
Mr. Rush moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1599-0026, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $85,000 shall be expended to refurbish and maintain the Old Town Hall in the town of Walpole”; and by striking out the figure “$12,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$12,085,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1025
LOC 1025
Roslindale Village Main Streets
Mr. Rush moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Roslindale Village Main Street, Inc. to further promote economic development opportunities for businesses located in its business district”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$125,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1026
LOC 1026
Suffolk County Registry of Deeds
Mr. Rush moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 0540-1900, by striking out the figure “$2,406,086” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$2,607,580.”
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1027
LOC 1027
Lincoln-Weston Food Pantry
Mr. Barrett moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 2511-0107, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $45,000 shall be expended for the food pantry run by the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul located behind Saint Joseph Church in the town of Lincoln”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$145,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1028-R1
Redraft LOC 1028
Westwood Town Generators
Mr. Rush moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1599-0026, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for capital improvements to municipally-owned buildings in the town of Westwood"; and by striking out the figure "12,000,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "12,200,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1028
LOC 1028
Westwood Town Generators
Mr. Rush moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1599-0026, by adding the following words:- provided further that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for capital improvements to municipally owned buildings in the Town of Westwood"; and by striking out the figure "12,000,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "12,200,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1029
LOC 1029
West Bridgewater Department of Public Works
Mr. Timilty moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1599-0026, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that $75,000 shall be expended for upgrades and maintenance of town property for the department of public works in the town of West Bridgewater"; and by striking out the figure "$12,000,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$12,075,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1030
LOC 1030
Greater Lynn Senior Services
Mr. Crighton moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 2511-0107, in line 2, by inserting after the word “food” the following words:- “; provided further, that no less than $90,000 shall be expended to Greater Lynn Senior Services for programming related to the Phoenix Food Hub operated by the Greater Lynn Senior Services in the City of Lynn,"; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$190,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1031
LOC 1031
Catholic Charities Lynn Food Pantry
Mr. Crighton moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 2511-0107, by inserting after the word “food” the following words:- “; provided further, that no less than $50,000 shall be expended for the operation of the Catholic Charities Food Pantry of Lynn”; and by striking out the figure “100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$150,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1031-R1
Redraft LOC 1031
Catholic Charities Lynn Food Pantry
Mr. Crighton moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 2511-0107, by inserting after the word “food” the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the operations of the Catholic Charities Food Pantry of Lynn”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$150,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1032
LOC 1032
Randolph Department of Public Works Storage Facility
Mr. Timilty moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1599-0026, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that $500,000 shall be expended for the purchase of a storage facility for the department of public works in the city of Randolph"; and by striking out the figure "$12,000,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$12,500,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1033
LOC 1033
Relief for school districts below effort
Messrs. Lewis and O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting after the fifth paragraph of section 3 the following paragraph:-
“Notwithstanding section 2 of chapter 70 of the General Laws or any general or special law to the contrary, the term “required local contribution” shall be defined as a municipality's preliminary local contribution; provided, however, that if the preliminary local contribution is greater than the target local contribution, then the preliminary local contribution shall be reduced by the product of its excess effort and the effort reduction percentage; provided further, that in a municipality with a combined effort yield equal to or greater than 175 per cent of its foundation budget, the required local contribution shall not be less than 82.5 per cent of the municipality's foundation budget; and provided further, that the commissioner shall allocate each municipality's required local contribution among the districts to which the municipality belongs and such allocation shall be in proportion to each district's share of the municipality's foundation budget; provided that this paragraph shall only remain in effect through the fiscal year ending in June 30, 2025.”
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1034
LOC 1034
Stoughton Town Hall ADA Accessibility
Mr. Timilty moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1599-0026, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that $500,000 shall be expended for renovations to improve ADA accessibility to Stoughton Town Hall in the town of Stoughton"; and by striking out the figure "$12,000,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$12,500,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1035
LOC 1035
Easton 300
Mr. Timilty moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that $50,000 shall be expended for planning and implementation of Easton’s 300th Anniversary Celebration in the town of Easton"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$150,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1036
LOC 1036
Elevated Thought, Inc
Mr. Payano moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 0640-0300, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that $75,000 shall be expended to Elevated Thought, Inc. to support the creation of murals in the city of Lawrence"; and by striking out the figure "$25,546,197" and inserting in place thereof the figure "25,621,197".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1036-R1
Redraft LOC 1036
Elevated Thought, Inc
Mr. Payano moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 0640-0300, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to Elevated Thought, Inc. to support the creation of murals in the city of Lawrence"; and by striking out the figure "$25,546,197" and inserting in place thereof the figure "25,621,197".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1037-R1
Redraft LOC 1037
Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts, Inc
Messrs. Oliveira, Gomez and Mark moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts, Inc. to support programming and operations, increase access to services, philanthropy and leadership development and enhance worker training and qualifications”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$125,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1037
LOC 1037
Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts, Inc
Messrs. Oliveira, Gomez and Mark moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7002-0010, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts, Inc. to support, including but not limited to, programming and operations, increasing access to services, philanthropy, leadership development, and enhancing worker training and qualifications”; and by striking out the figure “$5,803,258" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$5,828,258”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1038
LOC 1038
Girls on the Run
Messrs. Oliveira, Mark and Velis moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7010-1192, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Girls on the Run, Inc. to provide, including but not limited to, social-emotional learning and physical activity curriculum to elementary and middle school-aged girls”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$150,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1038-R2
2nd Redraft LOC 1038
Girls on the Run
Messrs. Oliveira, Mark, Velis and Gomez moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7010-1192, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Girls on the Run of Western MA, Inc. to provide social-emotional learning and physical activity curricula to elementary and middle school-aged girls”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$150,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1038-R1
Redraft LOC 1038
Girls on the Run
Messrs. Oliveira, Mark, Velis and Gomez moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7010-1192, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Girls on the Run Western Massachusetts to provide, including but not limited to, social-emotional learning and physical activity curriculum to elementary and middle school-aged girls”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$150,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1039-R1
Redraft LOC 1039
The Zoo in Forest Park
Messrs. Oliveira and Gomez moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7007-0952, by adding the following words:- “; provided further that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the Forest Park Zoological Society, Inc, to support, including but not limited to, workforce and economic development, travel and tourism, and wildlife conservation”; and by striking out the figure “$5,200,000“ and inserting in place thereof the figure “$5,275,000“.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1039-R2
2nd Redraft LOC 1039
The Zoo in Forest Park
Messrs. Oliveira and Gomez moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7007-0952, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center to support workforce and economic development, travel and tourism and wildlife conservation”; and by striking out the figure “$5,200,000“ and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$5,275,000“.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1039-R3
3rd Redraft LOC 1039
The Zoo in Forest Park
Messrs. Oliveira and Gomez moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7007-0952, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center to support workforce and economic development, travel and tourism and wildlife conservation”; and by striking out the figure “$5,200,000“ and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$5,275,000“.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1039
LOC 1039
The Zoo in Forest Park
Mr. Oliveira moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7007-0952, by adding the following words:- “; provided further that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the Zoo in Forest Park, to support, including but not limited to, workforce and economic development, travel and tourism, and wildlife conservation”; and by striking out the figure “$5,200,000“ and inserting in place thereof the figure “$5,275,000“.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1040
LOC 1040
East Longmeadow Veterans Memorial
Mr. Oliveira moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1410-0010, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended for the East Longmeadow Veterans Memorial Fund for the construction of a Veterans Memorial in the town of East Longmeadow”; and by striking out the figure “$11,729,113“ and inserting in place thereof the figure "$11,854,113".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1040-R1
Redraft LOC 1040
East Longmeadow Veterans Memorial
Mr. Oliveira moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1410-1616, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended for the East Longmeadow Veterans Memorial Fund for the construction of a veterans memorial in the town of East Longmeadow”; and by striking out the figure “$250,000“ and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$375,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1041-R1
Redraft LOC 1041
Baystate Health Wing Hospital
Messrs. Oliveira and Durant moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 4000-0300, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Baystate Wing Hospital Corporation in the town of Palmer to ensure health equity by creating open access hours for emergency department mental health patient follow-up services in the hospital and to establish an open walk-in clinic for patients with mental health issues”; and by striking out the figure “$146,849,925" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:-“$146,899,925”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1041
LOC 1041
Baystate Health Wing Hospital
Mr. Oliveira moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 4000-0300, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Baystate Health Wing Hospital in the town of Palmer and neighboring communities including to assist with strategies related to ensuring health equity by creating open access hours for emergency department mental health patient follow-up served by the hospital in Palmer and to establish an open walk-in clinic for patients with mental health issues”; and by striking out the figure “$146,849,925" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:-“$146,899,925”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1042
LOC 1042
Palmer Animal Center
Mr. Oliveira moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1599-0026, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for the town of Palmer for the animal center program, including but not limited to purchasing a specialized vehicle”; and by striking out the figure “$12,000,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$12,075,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1042-R1
Redraft LOC 1042
Palmer Animal Center
Mr. Oliveira moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1599-0026, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for the town of Palmer for the animal center program to purchase a specialized vehicle”; and by striking out the figure “$12,000,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$12,075,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1043-R2
2nd Redraft LOC 1043
Ludlow Veterans Memorial
Mr. Oliveira moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1410-0010, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Ludlow department of veterans’ services for services including, but not limited to, monthly veterans’ lunches, food pantry supports and outreach programming”; and by striking out the figure “$11,729,113” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:-”$11,779,113”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1043-R1
Redraft LOC 1043
Ludlow Veterans Memorial
Mr. Oliveira moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1410-1616, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Ludlow department of veterans’ services in the town of Ludlow for continued services including, but not limited to, monthly veterans’ lunches, food pantry supports and outreach programming”; and by striking out the figure “$11,729,113” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:-”$11,779,113”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1043
LOC 1043
Ludlow Veterans Memorial
Mr. Oliveira moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1410-0010, by adding the following words:- “; provided further that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Department of Veterans Services in the town of Ludlow for the Ludlow Veterans Memorial”; and by striking out the figure “$11,729,113” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:-”$11,779,113”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1044
LOC 1044
Stacey's Brook Watershed
Mr. Crighton moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 2810-0122, by inserting after the word “areas” the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Lynn Sewer and Water Commission for the Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination (IDDE) field investigation of Stacey’s Brook watershed and the Kings Beach outfall in the City of Lynn”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$200,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1045
LOC 1045
Supporting fire departments in Boxford, Newburyport, and North Reading
Mr. Tarr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:-"; provided further, that $10,000 shall be expended for thermal imaging cameras for the town of Boxford fire department, ; provided further that $40,000 shall be expended for hose replacements for the city of Newburyport fire department; provided further that $25,000 shall be expended for electronic message boards for the town of North Reading fire department;" and by striking the figure, "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following:-"$175,000"
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1045-R1
Redraft LOC 1045
Supporting fire departments in Boxford, Newburyport, and North Reading
Mr. Tarr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended for thermal imaging cameras at the Boxford fire department; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended for hose replacements at the Newburyport fire department” and by striking out the figure, "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:-"$145,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1046-R1
Redraft LOC 1046
Supporting recreational areas in Essex and Newbury
Mr. Tarr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 2810-0122, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for the study and implementation of environmental restoration efforts to the Chebacco lake watershed in the town of Essex; and provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for roof replacement at the historic lower green house in the town of Newbury;" and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$140,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1046
LOC 1046
Supporting recreational areas in Essex and Newbury
Mr. Tarr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 2810-0122, by adding the following words:- "; provided further that $30,000 shall be expended for the study and implementation of environmental restoration with respect to Chebacco Lake watershed in the town of Essex, provided further that $25,000 shall be expended for roof replacement at the historic lower green house in the town of Newbury;" and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure, "$155,000"
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1047
LOC 1047
Public Safety in Georgetown, Gloucester, Groveland, Newburyport, North Reading, and West Newbury
Mr. Tarr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8000-0313, by adding the following words:- "; provided further that $25,000 shall be expended for weapons replacement for the Georgetown police department in the town of Georgetown; provided further that $75,000 shall be expended for replacement of dispatch system for the city of Gloucester police and fire department; provided further that $42,500 shall be expended for migrating surveillance equipment for the city of Gloucester; provided further that $15,000 shall be expended for automatic external defibrillators for the city of Gloucester; provided further that $67,500 shall be expended for wireless public safety equipment for the city of Gloucester; provided further that $15,000 shall be expended for warning and search lights, radios, GPS receivers, and search and rescue equipment to equip an all terrain vehicle for law enforcement, and search and rescue operations for the Groveland police department in the town of Groveland; provided further that $50,000 shall be expended for replacement of radios for the Newburyport police department in the city of Newburyport; provided further $50,000 shall be expended for LifePak 15 Defibrators for the town of North Reading; provided further $25,000 shall be expended for a roadway safety improvements in the town of West Newbury," and by striking the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following:-"$465,000"
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1047-R1
Redraft LOC 1047
Public Safety in Georgetown, Gloucester, Groveland, Newburyport, North Reading, and West Newbury
Mr. Tarr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8000-0313, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for the Georgetown police department for weapons replacement; provided further, that not less than $70,000 shall be expended for the replacement of a dispatch system at the Gloucester police and fire departments; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the city of Gloucester for automatic external defibrillators; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended for the Groveland police department to equip an all terrain vehicle with search and rescue equipment; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended for the Newburyport police department for the replacement of radios; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to the town of North Reading for defibrillators; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for roadway safety improvements in the town of West Newbury; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the town of Ipswich for the improvement of accessibility and functionality of town meeting rooms”; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:-"$330,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1048-R1
Redraft LOC 1048
Economic Development and Resiliency planning for Ipswich, Cape Ann, Middleton, North Andover, Salisbury and Topsfield
Messrs. Tarr and Finegold moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended for the Cape Ann Climate Coalition public outreach for the towns of Manchester-by-the-Sea, Rockport, Essex and the city of Gloucester; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended for Cape Ann's Energy Future comprehensive review in the town of Manchester-by-the-Sea; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for a traffic study of state highway route 114 in the town of Middleton; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for bus shelters in town of North Andover; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for technical assistance in resiliency planning and grant applications for the town of Salisbury; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for downtown economic development and promotion in the town of Topsfield;" and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$245,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1048
LOC 1048
Economic Development and Resiliency planning for Ipswich, Cape Ann, Middleton, North Andover, Salisbury and Topsfield
Messrs. Tarr and Finegold moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further that $25,000 shall be expended for water and infrastructure planning in the town of Ipswich; provided further that $50,000 shall be expended the Cape Ann Climate Action Public Outreach for the towns of Manchester-by-the-Sea, Rockport, Essex, and the city of Gloucester; provided further that $50,000 shall be expended for Cape Ann's Energy Future Comprehensive Review in the town of Manchester-by-the-Sea; provided further that $25,000 shall be expended for a traffic study of route 114 in the town of Middleton; provided further that $25,000 shall be expended for bus shelters in town of North Andover; provided further that $25,000 shall be expended for technical assistance for resiliency planning and grant application for the town of Salisbury; provided further $20,000 shall be expended for downtown economic development and promotion in the town of Topsfield;" and by striking the figure, "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$320,000"
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1049
LOC 1049
Historic Building Preservation in Marshfield
Mr. O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Daniel Webster Preservation Trust, Inc. in the town of Marshfield for the purpose of renovations necessary for the preservation of the historic Daniel Webster House; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Winslow House Association based in the town of Marshfield for the purpose of funding renovations necessary for the preservation of the historic Winslow House"; by striking out the figure “$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$150,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1049-R1
Redraft LOC 1049
Historic Building Preservation in Marshfield
Mr. O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Daniel Webster Preservation Trust, Inc. for renovations and preservation of the historic Daniel Webster House in the town of Marshfield; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Winslow House Association for renovations of the historic Winslow House in the town of Marshfield "; and by striking out the figure “$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$150,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1050-R1
Redraft LOC 1050
Town of Ashby
Mr. Cronin moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to the town of Ashby for necessary improvements to the Ashby town gazebo"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$115,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1050
LOC 1050
Town of Ashby
Mr. Cronin moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to the town of Ashby for improvements to the Ashby town Gazebo."; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$115,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1051
LOC 1051
Leominster Franco American Club
Mr. Cronin moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to the Leominster Franco American Club for electrical upgrades.”; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$115,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1051-R1
Redraft LOC 1051
Leominster Franco American Club
Mr. Cronin moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to the Franco American War Veterans Inc. in the city of Leominster for electrical upgrades”; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$115,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1051-R2
2nd Redraft LOC 1051
Leominster Franco American Club
Mr. Cronin moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to the Franco American War Veterans Inc. in the city of Leominster for its continued operations”; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$115,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1052
LOC 1052
Lunenburg Community Food Pantry
Mr. Cronin moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 2511-0107, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Lunenburg Community Food Pantry for infrastructure upgrades”; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$125,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1053
LOC 1053
Clinton Senior Center
Mr. Cronin moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 9110-9002, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $80,000 shall be expended to the town of Clinton for the Clinton Senior Center for infrastructure upgrades”; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$180,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1053-R1
Redraft LOC 1053
Clinton Senior Center
Mr. Cronin moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 9110-9002, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $80,000 shall be expended to the town of Clinton for infrastructure upgrades for the Clinton Senior Center”; and by striking out the figure "$28,000,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$28,080,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1054-R1
Redraft LOC 1054
Fredonian Park
Mr. Cronin moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 2810-0122, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended to the town of Shirley for an Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant engineering study for the Fredonian park pond walkway”; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$135,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1054
LOC 1054
Fredonian Park
Mr. Cronin moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 2810-0122, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended to the town of Shirley for the Fredonian Park pond walkway ADA compliant engineering study”; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$135,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1055
LOC 1055
RAW Arts
Mr. Crighton moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for RAW Arts in Lynn to support youth programing"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$150,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1056
LOC 1056
Ginny's Helping Hand
Mr. Cronin moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 2511-0107, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to Ginny’s Helping Hand, Inc. for infrastructure upgrades.”; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$130,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1056-R1
Redraft LOC 1056
Ginny's Helping Hand
Mr. Cronin moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 4800-0015, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to Ginny’s Helping Hand, Inc. for its continued operation”; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$130,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1056-R2
2nd Redraft LOC 1056
Ginny's Helping Hand
Mr. Cronin moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 2511-0107, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to Ginny’s Helping Hand, Inc. for infrastructure upgrades”; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$130,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1057
LOC 1057
City of Fitchburg Downtown Housing Development
Mr. Cronin moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0107, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the city of Fitchburg for downtown housing development”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$350,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1058
LOC 1058
Rise Above Foundation
Mr. Cronin moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words: "; provided further that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Rise Above Foundation to build a playground at DCF's Leominster Area Office" and by striking out the figures "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the figures "$150,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1058-R1
Redraft LOC 1058
Rise Above Foundation
Mr. Cronin moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 4800-0015, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Rise Above Foundation, Inc to build a playground at the department of children and families’ office in the city of Leominster"; and by striking out the figure "$152,797,836" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$152,847,836".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1059-R1
Redraft LOC 1059
Fitchburg Redevelopment Authority
Mr. Cronin moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $750,000 shall be expended to the Fitchburg Redevelopment Authority for downtown housing and economic development”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$850,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1059
LOC 1059
Fitchburg Redevelopment Authority
Mr. Cronin moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0107, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $750,000 shall be expended to the Fitchburg Redevelopment Authority for downtown housing development”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$850,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1060
LOC 1060
Quaboag Fire District Program
Mr. Oliveira moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following:- “; provided further that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Quaboag Regional School District to support the Quaboag Fire District Program, including but not limited to, training students and workforce development in the region”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000“and inserting in place thereof the figure “$150,000“.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1060-R1
Redraft LOC 1060
Quaboag Fire District Program
Messrs. Oliveira and Durant moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Quaboag Regional School District to support the Quaboag Fire District program to train students and support workforce development in the region”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$150,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1061
LOC 1061
City of Lynn Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Supports
Mr. Crighton moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 4512-0205, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $60,000 shall be expended to the city of Lynn for mental health and substance use disorder services"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$160,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1062
LOC 1062
Building a Community for Individuals with Autism in Massachusetts
Mr. O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to Raising Harts, Inc. in the town of Cohasset for the purpose of supporting Massachusetts families with autistic children through inclusive programs and mentorship;” and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$350,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1062-R1
Redraft LOC 1062
Building a Community for Individuals with Autism in Massachusetts
Mr. O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 5911-1003, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to Raising Harts Corporation in the town of Cohasset to support families with autistic children through inclusive programs and mentorship”; and by striking out the figure “$117,010,894” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$117,260,894”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1063-R1
Redraft LOC 1063
School Playground Improvements in Weymouth
Mr. O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7010-1192, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Wessagusset Primary School Parent Council, Inc. for improvements to the Wessagusset Elementary School playground in the city known as the town of Weymouth; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Ralph Talbot Primary School Parent Council for improvements to the Ralph Talbot Elementary School Playground in the city known as the town of Weymouth"; and by striking out the figure “$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$150,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1063
LOC 1063
School Playground Improvements in Weymouth
Mr. O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7010-1192, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Wessagusset Primary School Parent Council, Inc. based in the city known as the town of Weymouth for the purpose improvements to the Wessagusset Elementary School Playground; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Ralph Talbot Primary School Parent Council based in the city known as the town of Weymouth for the purpose of funding improvement to the Ralph Talbot Elementary School Playground"; by striking out the figure “$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$150,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1064
LOC 1064
Pedestrian Safety in Swampscott
Mr. Crighton moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8000-0313, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the town of Swampscott for street design and permitting to create safe streets around Hadley Elementary School”; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$150,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1065
LOC 1065
Revolution 250 Marblehead
Mr. Crighton moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-0900, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for the town of Marblehead for the costs of programing and publications related to the commonwealth’s 250th anniversary of the American Revolution”; and by striking out the figure “$568,309” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$588,309”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1066
LOC 1066
Analysis and planning for power transmission and distribution on Cape Ann
Mr. Tarr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "provided further, that $50,000 shall be expended for an analysis and related planning to increase the capacity, efficiency, and reliability of electric transmission and distribution on Cape Ann, including the communities of Gloucester, Rockport, Manchester, Essex, and Ipswich"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$150,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1067
LOC 1067
Center for Teen Empowerment, Inc
Ms. Jehlen moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 4590-1507, by adding the following:- “; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for the Center for Teen Empowerment, Inc.”; and by striking out the figure “7,700,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$7,775,000”
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1068
LOC 1068
Medford Pedestrian Safety
Ms. Jehlen moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2E, in item 1595-6368, by inserting the following:- “; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to improve pedestrian safety and access to local businesses on state highway route 38 at Billings Avenue in the city of Medford" and by striking the figure “$538,011,082” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$538,061,082”
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1069
LOC 1069
Community Action Agency of Somerville
Ms. Jehlen moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0107, by adding the following:- "; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for the Community Action Agency of Somerville, Inc. for tenant rights education and advocacy"; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$175,000"
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1070
LOC 1070
Public facilities in North Andover and Rockport
Messrs. Tarr and Finegold moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 2810-0122, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that $50,000 shall be expended for self-cleaning bathroom facilities for fields in the town of North Andover; provided further, that $75,000 shall be expended for T-Wharf Harbormaster Office/Public Restrooms Ventilation Upgrades in the town of Rockport"; and by striking the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:-"$225,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1070-R1
Redraft LOC 1070
Public facilities in North Andover and Rockport
Messrs. Tarr and Finegold moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended for the T-Wharf harbormaster office in the town of Rockport for public restroom ventilation upgrades "; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:-"$140,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1071-R1
Redraft LOC 1071
Western Massachusetts Tourism
Mr. Velis moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-0900, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $80,000 shall be expended for the Irish Cultural Center, Inc. of Western New England located in the city known as the town of West Springfield for improvements to promote tourism in Western Massachusetts”; and by striking out the figure “$568,309” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$648,309”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1071
LOC 1071
Western Massachusetts Tourism
Mr. Velis moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 0640-0300, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $80,000 shall be expended for the Irish Cultural Center, Inc. of Western New England in the town of West Springfield for improvements that will help expand tourism to Western Massachusetts”; and by striking out the figure “$25,546,197” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$25,626,197”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1072
LOC 1072
Easthampton Coalition for Veteran Wellness
Mr. Velis moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1410-0012, by adding the following words:-“; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the City of Easthampton for a local pilot program to improve overall veteran wellness and quality of life”; and by striking out the figure “$8,470,622” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$8,495,622”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1073
LOC 1073
Russell Council on Aging
Mr. Velis moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 9110-9002, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Russell Council on Aging to purchase a new vehicle” ; and by striking out the figure “$28,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$28,050,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1074
LOC 1074
Improvements to Torbert Macdonald State Park
Ms. Jehlen moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 2810-0122, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for maintenance and improvements for Torbert Macdonald State Park in Medford;”
and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the figure:- “$175,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1075
LOC 1075
ABCD Mobile Homeless Outreach Team
Ms. Jehlen moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0107, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $75,000 be expended to Action for Boston Community Development, Inc. for its mobile homeless outreach team for service in Everett, Malden and Medford"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$175,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1075-R1
Redraft LOC 1075
ABCD Mobile Homeless Outreach Team
Ms. Jehlen moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0107, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to Action for Boston Community Development, Inc. for its mobile homeless outreach team for service in the cities of Everett, Malden and Medford"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$175,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1076
LOC 1076
Agawam Council on Aging
Mr. Velis moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 9110-9002, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Agawam Council on Aging for new furniture, equipment, and improvements to the patio area”; and by striking out the figure “$28,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$28,050,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1077
LOC 1077
Westfield Boys and Girls Club
Mr. Velis moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 4590-1507, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield for renovations”; and by striking out the figure “$7,700,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$7,750,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1077-R1
Redraft LOC 1077
Westfield Boys and Girls Club
Mr. Velis moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 4590-1507, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Westfield, Inc. for renovations”; and by striking out the figure “$7,700,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$7,750,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1078-R1
Redraft LOC 1078
Youth Athletics
Mr. Velis moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 2810-0122, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to the Southampton Youth Athletic Association, Inc. for facility improvements; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the West Springfield high school to support the school’s unified sports teams programs”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$150,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1078
LOC 1078
Youth Athletics
Mr. Velis moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 2810-0122, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to the Southampton Youth Athletic Association for improvements to their facilities; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the West Springfield High School’s Athletics Department to support their unified sports teams programs”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$150,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1079
LOC 1079
Somerville Homeless Coalition Basic Needs Closet
Ms. Jehlen moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0107, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Somerville Homeless Coalition, Inc. to provide for a basic needs closet program at Project Soup in Somerville"; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$150,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1080
LOC 1080
Recovery and Expungement Expansion
Ms. Edwards and Ms. Miranda moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8000-0313, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Big Hope Project, Inc. to reduce recidivism through record expungement, workforce education and to conduct outreach for the Massachusetts Social Equity Program for the purposes of increasing opportunities for social equity in the cannabis industry for underrepresented communities in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended for Community Against Substance Abuse, Inc. to support substance use treatment programs in the town of Winthrop”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$180,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1080-R1
Redraft LOC 1080
Recovery and Expungement Expansion
Ms. Edwards and Ms. Miranda moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8000-0313, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Big Hope Project Inc. to reduce recidivism through record expungement, workforce education and conduct outreach for the Massachusetts Social Equity Program to increase opportunities for social equity in the cannabis industry for underrepresented communities in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended for Community Against Substance Abuse, Inc. (CASA) to support substance use treatment programs in the city known as the town of Winthrop”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$180,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1081
LOC 1081
Center for the Book
Ms. Moran, Ms. Rausch and Messrs. Mark, Oliveira and O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7000-9508, by striking out the figure “$420,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$500,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1082
LOC 1082
State Aid to Local Public Libraries
Ms. Moran, Ms. Rausch and Messrs. Keenan and O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7000-9501, by striking out the figure “$17,600,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$20,000,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1083
LOC 1083
State Aid to Regional Public Libraries
Ms. Moran, Ms. Rausch and Messrs. Tarr and O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7000-9401, by striking out the figure “$16,717,600” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$17,553,480”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1084
LOC 1084
Falmouth Community Veterans Center
Ms. Moran moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that $150,000 shall be expended for the Falmouth Community Veterans Center for operations and improvements”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$250,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1084-R2
2nd Redraft LOC 1084
Falmouth Community Veterans Center
Ms. Moran moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1410-0012, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for the Falmouth Community Veterans Center to support its continued operations and improvements”; and by striking out the figure “$8,470,622” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$8,545,622”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1084-R1
Redraft LOC 1084
Falmouth Community Veterans Center
Ms. Moran moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1410-0012, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for the Falmouth Community Veterans Center to support its continued operations and improvements”; and by striking out the figure “$8,470,622” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$8,620,622”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1085
LOC 1085
Excess Revenue to Local Aid
Messrs. Durant and O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting after section __ the following section:-
"SECTION __. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, in the event that all taxable revenue of the commonwealth which is available for appropriation or supplemental appropriation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 exceeds $39,164,000,000, as certified by the treasurer and the comptroller, not less than 50 percent of such excess taxable revenue up to a total of $100,000,000 shall be available to cities and towns; provided, the excess revenue shall be distributed on a proportional basis pursuant to the distribution of unrestricted general government aid, as prescribed in section 3 of the annual general appropriations act; provided further, that the treasurer shall notify the clerks of the House of Representatives and the Senate and the secretary of administration and finance of any such distribution not more than 30 days after it occurs; and provided further, that for purposes of this section, the term “excess taxable revenue” shall not include any funds payable to or received by the commonwealth which are directly attributable to any change in general or special law enacted after July 1, 2024 and which enhance taxable revenue of the commonwealth”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1086
LOC 1086
South Shore Public Safety Enhancements
Mr. O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8000-0313, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Cohasset Police Department in the town of Cohasset for the purpose of purchasing an off-road utility task vehicle; provided further, that no less than $30,000 shall be expended to the Hull Police Department in the Town of Hull for the purpose of purchasing advanced technology equipment; provided further, that not less than $45,000 shall be expended to the Duxbury Fire Department based in the town of Duxbury for the purposes of purchasing equipment and resources"; and by striking out the figure “$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$200,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1086-R1
Redraft LOC 1086
South Shore Public Safety Enhancements
Mr. O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8000-0313, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Cohasset police department to purchase an off-road utility task vehicle; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to the Hull police department to purchase advanced technology equipment; provided further, that not less than $45,000 shall be expended to the Duxbury fire department to purchase of equipment and resources"; and by striking out the figure “$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$200,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1087-R1
Redraft LOC 1087
Abington and Rockland Recreational Areas
Mr. Keenan moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 2810-0122, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $61,500 shall be expended for restorations and improvements to the public baseball fields in the town of Rockland; and provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the planning, designing and permitting of youth outdoor recreational areas in the town of Abington"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$186,500".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1087
LOC 1087
Abington and Rockland Recreational Areas
Mr. Keenan moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 2810-0122, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $61,500 shall be expended for the restoration and improvement of the public baseball fields in the town of Rockland; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for planning, design and permitting of youth outdoor recreational areas in the town of Abington"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$186,500".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1088
LOC 1088
BizarBots Robotics
Mr. Keenan moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7010-1192, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that $50,000 shall be expended for BizarBots Robotics in the town of Holbrook"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$150,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1088-R1
Redraft LOC 1088
BizarBots Robotics
Mr. Keenan moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7010-1192, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to BizarBots Robotics, Incorporated to engage young people in science and robotics in the town of Holbrook”; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$150,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1089-R1
Redraft LOC 1089
Fire Safety Services for Hanover, Holbrook and Quincy
Messrs. Keenan and Timilty moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the firefighter cadet program at South Shore Vocational Technical high school in the town of Hanover; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Quincy fire department for communications infrastructure; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the Holbrook fire department for professional development and programming”; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$220,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1089
LOC 1089
Fire Safety Services for Hanover, Holbrook and Quincy
Messrs. Keenan and Timilty moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8000-0313, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the fire cadet training program at South Shore Technical High School in the town of Hanover; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Quincy Fire Department for communications infrastructure; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the Holbrook Fire Department for professional development and programming; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$220,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1090
LOC 1090
Dedham Capital Assessment
Mr. Rush moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1599-0026, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for capital assessment and planning in the Town of Dedham”; and by striking out the figure "$12,000,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$12,100,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1090-R1
Redraft LOC 1090
Dedham Capital Assessment
Mr. Rush moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1599-0026, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for capital assessment and planning in the town of Dedham”; and by striking out the figure "$12,000,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$12,100,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1091
LOC 1091
Extending prior intersection work
Ms. Jehlen moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting the following new section:-
SECTION XX. Section 160 of chapter 77 of the Acts of 2023 is hereby amended by striking the figure "2024" and inserting in place thereof, the following figure:-
"2025"
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1092
LOC 1092
Elder Services for Abington, Braintree, Hanover, Holbrook and Rockland
Messrs. Keenan and Timilty moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 9110-9002, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $23,000 shall be expended to the council on aging in the town of Abington for programming and services; provided further, that not less than $23,000 shall be expended to the department of elder affairs in the city known as the town of Braintree for programming and services; provided further, that not less than $32,500 shall be expended to the council on aging in the town of Hanover for programming and services; provided further, that not less than $32,500 shall be expended to the council on aging in the town of Holbrook for programming and services; provided further, that not less than $32,500 shall be expended to the council on aging in the town of Rockland for programming and services"; and by striking out the figure "$28,000,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$28,143,500".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1093
LOC 1093
Abington Police Department
Mr. Keenan moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8000-0313, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $30,000 be expended to the Abington Police Department for a utility vehicle; provided further, that not less than $20,000 be expended to the Abington Police Department for a police drone; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$150,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1093-R1
Redraft LOC 1093
Abington Police Department
Mr. Keenan moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8000-0313, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to the Abington police department for the purchase of a utility vehicle; and provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the Abington police department for the purchase of a police drone”; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$150,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1094
LOC 1094
Milford Mental Health and Addiction Services
Ms. Rausch moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 4512-0205, by adding the following words :- “; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the hiring of a trilingual staff member and expansion of program services at Chris’ Corner Recovery Resource Center in the town of Milford”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$125,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1095
LOC 1095
Franklin, Medfield, Needham, and Wrentham Community Projects
Ms. Rausch moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the installation of public art in the city known as the town of Franklin; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for improvements to Kingsbury Gristmill, Dwight Derby House, and Medfield Historical Society buildings in the town of Medfield; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to implement the updated town seal and associated branding in the town of Needham; and provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to upgrades of the lighting systems at the Rice Recreational Complex in the town of Wrentham”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$300,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1096
LOC 1096
Access Improvements and Upgrades in the Towns of Bellingham, Dover, Milford, Millis, Norfolk, Plainville, and Sherborn
Ms. Rausch moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1599-0026, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended for handicap accessibility improvements at Silver Lake Park in the town of Bellingham; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for the design and permitting of the Claybrook Road Culvert at Trout Brook in the town of Dover; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for upgrades to the sprinkler system at the Town Hall in the town of Milford; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the digitization of municipal files in the town of Millis; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the repair and expansion of the council on aging parking lot in the town of Norfolk; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the installation of upgraded water meters in the town of Plainville; and provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for water quality and infrastructure improvements in the town of Sherborn”; and by striking out the figure “$12,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$12,275,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1098
LOC 1098
North Attleborough Council on Aging
Mr. Feeney moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 9110-9002, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $45,000 shall be expended to the city known as the town of North Attleborough for furnishings and other needs associated with the establishment of the North Attleborough Council on Aging in its new location"; and by striking out the figure "$28,000,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$28,045,000".
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1099
LOC 1099
Lawrence Theater Festival
Messrs. Finegold and Payano moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-0900, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Lawrence Theater Festival, Inc. for advancement of the cultural arts in the Merrimack Valley”; and by striking out the figure “568,309” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$593,309”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1100-R1
Redraft LOC 1100
Community Programming
Mr. Collins moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Joseph Nee South Boston Collaborative Center for substance use disorder programming; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to South Boston Neighborhood House, Inc. for community programming; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Project D.E.E.P Assoc., Inc. for an educational enrichment program in the Dorchester section of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Ella J. Baker House Inc.; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Friends of Coppens Square Inc.; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for The Pear Square Collaborative, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Caribbean American Carnival Association of Boston, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the South Boston Allied War Veterans Council for the operation of the South Boston Evacuation Day St. Patrick's Day-Evacuation Day parade; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Julie's Family Learning Program, Inc.; provided further, not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Redefining Our Community Inc. for the beautification of the Norfolk street bridge area; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to Harry McDonough Sailing Center, Inc. to provide a free summer sailing program; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Boston Firefighter and Family Cancer Foundation Co. to support members who are diagnosed with occupational cancer”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$600,000”.
Budget Amendment ID: FY2025-S4-1100
LOC 1100
Community Programming
Mr. Collins moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Joseph Nee South Boston Collaborative Center for substance use disorder programing; provided further that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the South Boston Neighborhood House for community programming; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Project D.E.E.P Assoc., Inc. for an educational enrichment program in the Dorchester section of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Ella J. Baker House Inc; provided further that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Friends of Coppens Square; provided further that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the he Pear Square Collaborative, Inc; provided further that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Caribbean American Carnival Association of Boston; provided further that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the South Boston Allied War Veterans Council for the South Boston Evacuation Day St. Patrick's Day Parade; provided further that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Julie's Family and Learning Center; provided further that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Cristo Rey for a grant program to Cristo Rey Boston High School in Dorchester for workforce development and educational programming for low-income youth provided further that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Snapchef; provided further that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to support future arts leaders through the SpeakEasy Stage Company's internship and early-career fellows program;".