Consolidated Amendment "G" to H5500

Labor and Economic Development

Fiscal Note: $26,501,500

Labor & Economic Development: 6, 7, 15, 16, 21, 22, 30, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38, 42, 43, 45, 47, 48, 53, 55, 56, 57, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 66, 67, 69, 71, 78, 79, 81, 87, 88, 89, 99, 104, 108, 113, 114, 119, 127, 129, 133, 139, 143, 151, 155, 158, 161, 162, 164, 166, 171, 172, 173, 175, 177, 179, 183, 195, 197, 199, 204, 206, 207, 208, 210, 216, 224, 229, 235, 238, 248, 252, 254, 257, 258, 259, 260, 264, 265, 267, 268, 270, 284, 285, 288, 289, 291, 296, 297, 298, 305, 306, 320, 329, 334, 336, 339, 340, 342, 348, 365, 366, 367, 369, 370, 379, 386, 391, 392, 393, 410, 412, 417, 423, 432, 433, 460, 462, 466, 467, 485, 492, 495, 498, 503, 514, 520, 522, 528, 531, 539, 549, 557, 561, 565, 566, 568, 569, 570, 572, 573, 575, 576, 578, 581, 583, 584, 587, 595, 596, 599, 603, 604, 605, 607, 611, 612, 616, 622, 624, 627, 633, 636, 637, 638, 640, 641, 643, 646, 648, 653, 664, 665, 667, 670, 674, 675, 676, 679, 680, 682, 686, 690, 691, 694, 704, 705, 707, 719, 725, 726, 728, 731, 734, 735, 738, 740, 741, 744, 745, 750, 752, 753, 763, 764, 765, 767, 768, 770, 771, 773, 775, 776, 777, 779, 780, 781, 784, 786, 794, 796, 800, 804, 806, 809, 810, 813, 814, 818, 821, 822, 823, 824, 836, 844, 856, 858, 867, 869, 873, 874, 875, 880, 885, 886, 887, 902, 904, 909, 914, 916, 917, 919, 921, 924, 928, 929, 938, 946, 950, 951, 957, 958, 960, 964, 965, 966, 967, 968, 977, 979, 980, 983, 985, 994, 995, 1004, 1011, 1012, 1015, 1019, 1026, 1028, 1029, 1032, 1036, 1038, 1039, 1046, 1047, 1048, 1050, 1051, 1053, 1055, 1057, 1060, 1064, 1076, 1081, 1099, 1103, 1104, 1113, 1118, 1119, 1120, 1121, 1125, 1127, 1129, 1130, 1131, 1132, 1142, 1143, 1146, 1148, 1149, 1150, 1156, 1157, 1158, 1159, 1160, 1161, 1163, 1165, 1169, 1172, 1173, 1174, 1180, 1186, 1189, 1197, 1198, 1205, 1210, 1212, 1214, 1216, 1218, 1229, 1233, 1234, 1240, 1245, 1246, 1251, 1252, 1253, 1254, 1255, 1256, 1258, 1259, 1264, 1265, 1268, 1272, 1273, 1276, 1280, 1298, 1304, 1305, 1306, 1307, 1308, 1315, 1316, 1327, 1331, 1337, 1347, 1353, 1357, 1371, 1372, 1373, 1374, 1375, 1377, 1382, 1392, 1393, 1394, 1397, 1398, 1405, 1406, 1407, 1408, 1409, 1410, 1411, 1414, 1417, 1418, 1420, 1430, 1441, 1455, 1465, 1475, 1476, 1477, 1478, 1479, 1486, 1488, 1489, 1493, 1501, 1503, 1511, 1512, 1513, 1514, 1515, 1516, 1517, 1518, 1519, 1520, 1521, 1523, 1524, 1525, 1530, 1531, 1532, 1538, 1539, 1542, 1546, 1547, 1552, 1555, 1560, 1561, 1569, 1571, 1573, 1576, 1577, 1580, 1589, 1595, 1598, 1600, 1605, 1608, 1613, 1615, 1616, 1619, 1625, 1627, 1628, 1642, 1643, 1646, 1648, 1649, 1651, 1652, 1655, 1656, 1658, 1660, 1662, 1664, 1667, 1669, 1673, 1674, 1675, 1676, 1682, 1684, 1689, 1692, 1708, 1723, 1727, 1728 and 1730

Mr. Michlewitz of Boston and others move to amend H.5500 in section 2, in item 0340-0100, by striking out the words “design, set-up, and operation of a pre-arraignment diversionary session” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- design and operation of a pre-arraignment diversion program and a diversion session

And further amend said section 2, in item 1410-0012 as amended by Consolidated Amendment A, by inserting after the words “Home Base Program” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Veterans Inc. to expand its behavioral health programming and create low-barrier access to treatment for persons at the Worcester housing programs, and that these funds shall be in addition to funds available for its outreach center

And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$10,527,339” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $10,627,339

And further amend said section 2, in item 1790-0100 as amended by Consolidated Amendment E by striking out the following words “provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to expand the AI For Impact program to design, test and deploy artificial intelligence solutions that improve delivery of state services and build an AI-ready state workforce;” and inserting after the words “such expenditures” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to expand the AI For Impact program to design, test and deploy artificial intelligence solutions that improve delivery of state services and build an AI-ready state workforce

And further amend said section 2, in item 2810-0122, as amended by Consolidated Amendment F, inserting after the word “areas” the following words:- ; provided, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Fore River Trail in the city known as the town of Weymouth; and provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Friends of Faxon Park in the city of Quincy

And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$1,525,000” and inserting in place there of the following figure:- $1,625,000

And further amend said section 2, in item 2330-0100 as amended by Consolidated Amendment F, by inserting after the word “Council” the following words:- “and hydrodynamic modeling of coastal waters to accurately assess delineation of shellfish growing area classifications and other applications to improve management of marine fisheries resources, and whelk fishery research to evaluate alternative management strategies

And further amend said section 2, in item 4512-0200 as amended by Consolidated Amendment D, by inserting after the words “no other payer” the following words:- ; provided further that not less than $35,000 shall be expended to the city of Lynn for the Lynn police department’s behavioral health unit

And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$184,670,689” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $184,705,689

And further amend said section 2, in item 4800-0038, as amended by Consolidated Amendment A, inserting after the words “outcomes for children” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Rise Above Foundation, Inc. for additional programming for additional youth

And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$343,281,153” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $343,331,153

And further amend said section 2, in item 5046-0000 as amended by Consolidated Amendment D, by striking out the figure “$25,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $50,000

And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$679,701,424” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $679,726,424

And further amend said section 2, in item 7003-0100, by inserting after the words “each sector” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Leduc Center at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth for transportation costs related to the America Reads/Counts program; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for the Urban League of Eastern of Massachusetts for workforce development programming; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to support staffing at African Cultural Services Inc in the city of Waltham; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Year Up, Inc. to implement workforce development programs that provide job opportunities for young adults; and provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to for a grant program at St. Mary's Center for Women and Children, Inc. in the Dorchester neighborhood of the city of Boston for workforce development and educational programming for women

And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$2,352,440” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $2,852,440

And further amend said section 2, in item 7003-0150, by inserting after the words “New England Culinary Arts Training” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Liberal Arts for Returning Citizens Project at Clark University to support its programs and operations

And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$2,450,250” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $2,500,250

And further amend said section 2, in item 7002-0012, by inserting after the word “Corporation” the following words:- ; provided, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Allston-Brighton Community Development Corporation to continue their youth development grant program supporting local youth-based organizations in the Allston-Brighton neighborhood of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the city of Malden for the Mayor’s Youth Employment Program; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to The Essex National Heritage for the Future Leaders program to employ underserved youth in Essex County; and provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to LEAP for Education for the New Era Fund program and operations to expand paid internships, career readiness experiences, industry-aligned opportunities, training systems and coordinated youth support across Salem and Lynn, while strengthening alignment with MyCAP and other school-based career readiness efforts

And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$17,365,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $17,565,000

And further amend said section 2, in item 7002-0010, by inserting after the word “agreements” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Massachusetts Association of Community Development Corporations, Inc., to offer organizational capacity building, staff training, technical assistance and other supports to certified community development corporations and other community development non-profits; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for LEADS, Inc. to support leadership development; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for MassChallenge, Inc. to provide support for entrepreneurial programs; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for East Somerville Main Streets in the city of Somerville; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Asian American Women's Political Initiative for programming needs; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for the Beacon Communities Charitable Fund, Inc. for the Tierney Learning Center; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the Historic New England to support its Welcome Center, programs, and exhibits; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Pal Pueblo, Inc. community organization; and provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission to develop an industrial lands analysis for the region to help guide future land use decisions, infrastructure investments and regional economic development strategies

And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$5,383,815” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $6,708,815

And further amend said section 2, in item 7002-0025, by inserting after the word “MASSCAP” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Community Action Pioneer Valley; and provided further, that not less than $45,000 shall be expended to the Berkshire Community Action Council, Inc.

And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$5,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $5,095,000

And further amend said section 2, in item 7002-0040, by inserting after the word “employees” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation; and provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to ACT Lawrence Inc. to empower residents with a range of community development initiatives and activities such as affordable housing, foreclosure prevention, first-time homebuyer education, family financial literacy and business and youth development

And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$5,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $5,100,000

And further amend said section 2, in item 7006-0142, by inserting after the words “overtime elevator inspections” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for a reimbursement program to be managed by the division of occupational licensure, which shall provide for the costs associated with the testing for the presence of pyrrhotite

And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$20,560,756” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $20,610,756

And further amend said section 2, in item 7007-0300, by inserting after the words “retain targeted businesses and industries” the following words:- ; provided, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Massachusetts Center for Employee Ownership for the purpose of contracting for services and other operational costs that further the mission of the center

And further amend said item by striking the figure “$1,542,715” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $1,567,715

And further amend said section 2, in item 7007-0952, by inserting after the words “December 1996” the following works:-; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Lupa Zoo in Ludlow to support marketing and outreach efforts that expand access to its conservation and educational programming

And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$5,750,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $6,675,000

And further amend said section 2, by striking out item 7008-0900, and inserting in place thereof the following item:-

7008-0900 For the operation and administration of the office of travel and tourism; provided, that the office shall be the commonwealth’s official and lead agency to facilitate and attract: (i) major sports events and championships; and (ii) motion picture production and development; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for a matching grant program to the Enrichment Center located in Dorchester neighborhood of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for No Books No Ball; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to Friends of Reggie Wong Park, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Museum of African American History, Incorporated; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Lena Park Community Center; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Dorchester Elite Eagles; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Lady Raiders; provided further, that not less than $350,000 shall be expended to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Inc., for the replacement of HVAC parts and 2 elevator pump systems; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the Milford Highway Department for increased public access improvements to the Upper Charles recreational trail; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended for the DeFillipo Playground in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Milford Legion Baseball Club Inc., for increased public awareness, outreach and education; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the 60th Head of the Charles Regatta to cover costs associated with public safety; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for the Waltham Tourism Council, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to Boston Asian: Youth Essential Service, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Beverly Main Streets; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the International Volleyball Hall of Fame, Inc. to expand international tourism; provided further, that not less than $375,000 shall be expended to the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company, Inc. for the purpose of free programming on the Boston Common; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for the New American Association of Massachusetts, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the West End Museum, Incorporated to support growing capacity and to promote awareness of the West End and Boston's central role in shaping modern urban planning; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended to the Friends of Quabbin, Inc. to support their marketing and operations for their annual Quabbin Days event; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended for the Bay State Games; provided further, that not less than $175,000 shall be expended for the moving ahead program at the St. Francis House in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for the Boch Center’s Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame (FARHOF) located in the city of Boston to support the Hall of Fame’s educational mission as well as local economic development through programming and performances at the FARHOF; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Fenway Community Center, in the Fenway neighborhood of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $1,300,000 shall be expended to the city of Boston for the HBCU Kickoff Classic Weekend at Harvard University, including but not limited to providing career fairs and mentorship opportunities for students; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Quincy Asian Resources, Inc. in the city of Quincy; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Germantown Neighborhood Center in the city of Quincy; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended to North End Youth Organization Inc.; provided further, that not less than $175,000 shall be expended to the Boston Children’s Museum for waterfront climate resilience planning and related improvements, including flood mitigation and the protection of facilities along the Fort Point Channel; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the Italian Cultural Center of Western Massachusetts, Inc. in the city of Springfield; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the Dennis Chamber of Commerce, Inc. for marketing initiatives for small businesses in the town of Dennis; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to Chinatown Business Association Inc.; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the Brewster Chamber of Commerce, Inc. for marketing initiatives for small businesses in the town of Brewster; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce, Inc. for marketing initiatives for small businesses in the town of Yarmouth; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Boston LGBTQIA+ Museum for an artist support program; and provided further, that not later than March 5, 2027 the office shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (A) an overview of the tourism industry in the commonwealth; (B) the economic impact of domestic and international travelers to the commonwealth; (C) a breakdown of the regional tourism council grant allocations; and (D) initiatives undertaken to promote travel and tourism in the commonwealth…………………………….$4,549,000

   General Fund……………….………….71.42%

   Sports and Entertainment Fund ……….28.58%

And further amend said section 2, in item 7008-1116, by inserting after the word “projects” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to Oxford public schools for transportation needs; provided further than not less than $15,000 shall be expended to the town of Douglas for IT system improvements; provided further, that not less than $12,500 shall be expended to the Westborough public library to purchase a book bike; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Wilbraham for the purchase of materials and installation of permanent bleachers at the Wilbraham Athletic Facility; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the town of Monson to provide camera coverage with access control and camera with multi-lens, pan/tilt/zoom camera, switch, and boom lift for the back parking area of town offices/police station and the Veterans Field; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Wilbraham Nature and Cultural Council for tourism, marketing and advertising purposes; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Springfield Symphony Orchestra, Inc. for creating new, diverse concert performances and targeting special events for youth education and performance opportunities that are vital to revitalize the performing arts in Springfield; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to Wharf District Council, Inc., for climate resiliency planning; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Carlisle for capital improvements and renovations to the Gleason public library; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Concord for improvements and upgrades to the playground at the Alcott elementary school; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to the town of Rutland for support of the engineering and design services necessary to advance the rehabilitation of the Rutland community pool; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the city of Framingham to establish a small business university to provide entrepreneurs with specialized guidance and support to improve equity and economic development; provided further, that not less than $85,000 shall be expended to NEADS, Inc. Service Dogs for Veterans program; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the city of Lowell for improvements and upgrades to the Bailey school playground; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Quaboag regional school district academy; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Ashland for pedestrian accessibility improvements; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the city of Framingham for pedestrian accessibility improvements; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to ABCD North End; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Lynn Veterans Council to organize the North Shore Veterans and First Responders Parade; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship Society, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the city of Fall River for improvements to Abbott Court playground park; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the Bellingham senior center for parking lot improvements; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the Blackstone-Millville-regional school district for security system and safety upgrades; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the town of Uxbridge for planning of the town’s 300th Anniversary; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to Millville elementary school for a generator replacement; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Pembroke for the planning of the re-use of the former police station building; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Kingston for the restoration of the Historic Reed Building; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended for Responsible Urbanites For Fido, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Plympton for infrastructure improvements at the town complex; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the town of Danvers for the replacement of the ceiling at the Peabody Institute library of Danvers; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Neponset River Regional Chamber of Commerce to support the creation of a business incubator to assist in the development and growth of new regional businesses; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Everett Haitian Community Center to support youth enrichment; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the city of Chelsea’s Resiliency Fund; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Chelsea Chamber of Commerce for programming initiatives; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to GreenRoots, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to La Colaborativa, Inc. to support economic development; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Bay Village Neighborhood Association, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the New Bedford Festival Theatre, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to AHA! Art, History & Architecture in the city of New Bedford; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Frederick Douglass House in the city of New Bedford; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Cape Verdean Association of New Bedford; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center in city of New Bedford for production programming; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to Bay State Performing Arts, Inc. in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the city of Revere for a child safety program; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Revere Chamber of Commerce, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the city of Revere’s senior home improvement fund; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the city of Revere McMackin field for infrastructure improvements; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Hingham to support Revolution 250 celebrations; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Hull to support Revolution 250 celebrations; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Cohasset Community Assistance Fund to build capacity and expand its direct financial assistance program; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the city of Lynn for the maintenance of Goldfish Pond; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to Riverwalk Arts, Inc. for improvements along the ten-mile river walkway; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción, Inc. (IBA Boston) to address critical technology and programmatic capacity gaps necessary to fully operationalize IBA – La CASA, and sustain core high-quality educational and youth development opportunities; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the Soccer Unity Project Inc. for increasing play for girls and youth with disabilities, as well as providing programming for their three new locations in low-income areas; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the Community Music Center of Boston; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Cape Verdean Association of Boston; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Boston Food Access Council; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Waltham Chamber of Commerce for staffing; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the town of Southbridge for veterans’ monuments; provided further, that not less than $175,000 shall be expended for Boston Chinatown Post 328 Association; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the town of New Braintree for New Braintree 250th Anniversary Celebration; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to ABCD for the operation, administration and programming of the West End Neighborhood Center; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to the town of Swansea for the redesign, study, permitting, and engineering of the intersection at Gardners Neck Road at route 103 and New Gardners Neck road; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Boston Landmarks Orchestra, Inc. for the purpose of providing free public concerts in Boston; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the town of Great Barrington for upgrades to the assessors software; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Burlington to enhance and modernize interior and exterior signage across the town campus to improve navigation, accessibility, and compliance with current ADA and safety standards; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the city of Beverly for maintenance, repairs, and improvements to the Beverly council on aging/senior center building; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Age Strong commission in the city of Boston for senior programming in the North End, Chinatown, Downtown and Bay Village neighborhoods of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the town of Merrimac to refurbish a basketball court floor; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Fitchburg Public Market for the capital maintenance costs of the food hub services; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to Latinos for Education, Inc; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the North Quabbin Chamber of Commerce, Inc; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the historic Chevalier Theatre in Medford; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for a project celebrating Fiestas Patronales to its fiscal agent Nueva Esperanza, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Hamilton for a backup generator for the historic town hall to ensure continuity of operations during winter storms; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Asian Community Development Corporation for the purposes of expanding their retirement matched savings program for low-income Asian elders; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Jones library in the town of Amherst to support the construction of a gender inclusive ADA compliant restroom; provided further, that not less than $9,000 shall be expended to the Puerto Rican Art Comic Conference to its fiscal agent, the Holyoke public library; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the town of North Reading for flooring maintenance at the Flint Memorial library in the town of North Reading; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Bridgewater for roadway and public safety improvements in Central square; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Benevento Little League fields in the town of North Reading; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to Lynnfield middle school auditorium for lighting and sound repairs, replacement and upgrades; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Lynnfield for playground upgrades at Newhall park; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to Boston Village for the purpose of improving their capacity to expand technological improvements and the provision of programming services for older adults; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Coconut Grove Memorial Committee in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Raynham to continue building a gravel parking lot and canoe launch on the Taunton river off South street west in Raynham; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Three Saints, Inc. in the city of Lawrence to support community services and promote Italian heritage; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce to support business development, networking, and economic opportunity initiatives in the Merrimack Valley; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Middleton Council on Aging for the purchase of an ADA compliant van; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended for the development a new Easthampton skate park; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Age Strong commission in the city of Boston for senior programming in the South End neighborhood in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center for the purposes of arts and cultural programming at the Pao Arts Center; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Age Strong commission in the city of Boston for senior programming in the Dorchester and Roxbury neighborhoods in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended to the New Commonwealth Fund to assist in their work of expanding grant opportunities for Black and Brown-led nonprofits across the commonwealth; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Springfield Black Chambers community outreach; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended for the Harambee Festival; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Caribbean Festival; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the historic West Medford Community Center; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Stoughton Community Center for exterior work; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Paul Revere Heritage Site in the town of Canton; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Stone Soul, Inc. Festival; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Springfield Partners for Community Action, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $175,000 shall be expended to the Western Massachusetts Sports Commission; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the city known as the town of Agawam for a feasibility study of a new and modernized recreational center at Perry Lane park; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Haymarket Pushcart Association; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the city known as the town of West Springfield for infrastructure improvement projects to Mittineague park; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Brookline Interactive Group to support cablecasting and streaming of Brookline town meetings, hearings and committees to catalyze and maintain vital civic engagement; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Brookline Teen Center, Inc. for facility upgrades consistent with the YMCA of Greater Boston merger; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to The Urban League of Springfield; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Haverhill, Inc. for the capital campaign project for the construction of a new state of the art facility in the city of Haverhill; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Whittier Birthplace in Haverhill; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the Haverhill Downtown Boxing Club; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to Build Boston LLC for entrepreneurship programming at the Gateway Academy in Haverhill; provided further, that not less than $70,000 shall be expended to the town of Westborough for conducting a study of the Route 9 corridor and abutting lands for various purposes; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the North End/Waterfront Resilience Alliance for Climate Resiliency planning; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to the town of Northborough for sidewalk and roadway projects; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the city of Haverhill for the purchase of street lighting and pedestrian safety measures; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Belchertown Animal Control to replace its current vehicle and acquire modern animal transport equipment; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to St. Vincent de Paul Diaper Bank; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to Sarah’s Place Adult Day Health Center, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $350,000 shall be expended to the Westmass Area Development Corporation to offset and pay any and all costs incurred and related to, but not limited to, operational costs and expenses involved with the revitalization of the Ludlow Mills Industrial Complex; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to the town of Hopkinton for energy-efficiency renovations and upgrades at Hopkinton senior center; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the town of Millis for the continued renovation of the original town offices and the revitalization of unused spaces; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to Springfield Black Tennis program; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to the renovation of laboratory space and equipment upgrades to support the life and health science programs at American International College; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Rites of Passage & Empowerment, Inc. in the city of Pittsfield to fund supportive programming for young women of color in Berkshire county; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to Berkshire Black Economic Council Inc. for technical support to Black-owned businesses in the city of Pittsfield; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Franklin Downtown Partnership, Inc. to promote economic development in the town of Franklin; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Acton for the design, construction and installation of building improvements at the West Acton Citizens' library, including but not limited to building accessible shelving units for the storage of all library books, and other related expenses; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the city of Attleboro for rehabilitation, redesign, renovation and other costs associated with the otter exhibit at the Capron Park zoo; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Dedham Greenspace Coalition, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Gardner Community Action Committee, Inc. to support capital improvements and operations; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended to North End Athletic Association, Inc. in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the Planning Office for Urban Affairs, Inc. for capital improvements for the affordable and workforce housing units at The Hayes at Railroad Square development in downtown Haverhill; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Families First to support their free, multilingual parenting education programs across Massachusetts, partnering with childcare centers, schools and community sites to reach families with young children in the commonwealth; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Age Strong Commission in the city of Boston for senior programming in the Jamaica Plain and Roxbury neighborhoods in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Bunker Hill Day Parade Committee, in the Charlestown section of the city of Boston, for promoting tourism, production and promotional expenditures; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Cape Cod Cape Verdean Museum and Cultural Center, Inc. in the town of Falmouth for programs and meeting space expansion; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Cape Cod Children’s Museum in the town of Mashpee for upgrades to the fire alarm and prevention systems and required ADA accessibility upgrades; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the North End Historical Society, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the Old Colony YMCA, Plymouth Branch, for Camp Clark, in recognition of its 100th anniversary, for the purchase, replacement and installation of new docks on Hyles pond in Plymouth; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Project D.E.E.P Assoc., Inc; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to the Lawrence recreation department for the procurement of a vehicle to support the department’s efforts to provide summertime support to the at-risk youth of the city; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Barnstable public schools for maintenance and improvements to school playgrounds and play spaces; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to North Shore Latino Business Association, Inc. to support small business development, technical assistance and entrepreneurial growth initiatives for minority and immigrant-owned businesses in Lynn and across the North Shore; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Sharon for roadway and pedestrian safety improvements at the Sharon public library; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Stoughton for planning and implementation of Stoughton’s 300th Anniversary Celebration; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Walpole for sidewalk paving and maintenance equipment; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Paws & Pets & Prayers Rescue Inc. in the city of Revere for operations costs; provided further, that not less than $700,000 shall be expended for the 7UICE Foundation, Inc. to bridge opportunity gaps and empower youth in underserved communities through education and innovation; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to South End Baseball; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the Age Strong Commission in the city of Boston for senior programming in the Dorchester neighborhood in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the Association of Haitian Women, Inc. in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Haitian Community Partners in the city of Brockton for staffing and other purposes; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation, Inc. for the maintenance and upkeep of the Massachusetts law enforcement memorial; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Carver for the purchase of a veteran's shuttle bus; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to Revolutionary Spaces, Inc. to address deferred maintenance and make improvements necessary for the operation of the Old State House and Old South Meeting House in Boston; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Age Strong Commission in the city of Boston for senior programming in the West End, Back Bay, Fenway and Beacon Hill neighborhoods in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the First Night Boston Inc. for operations in Boston; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Friends of the Public Garden, Inc. to activate the Brewer Plaza area in the Boston common in Boston to enhance public safety and quality of life for residents; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the city of Fall River for infrastructure upgrades to Lafayette park; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to the Day of Portugal Fall River Inc; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to Community Connections in the city of Fall River for young adult day programming; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to the Fall River Arts and Culture Coalition; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development, Inc. for technical assistance to the region and municipalities of the commonwealth; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Cheshire for improvements to Cheshire lake; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Needham for the contracting of an economic development consultant; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Asian Business Empowerment Council in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for the St. Francis House in the city of Boston for renovations, repairs and ongoing maintenance of the day shelter; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to OCA-APAA-NE, INC.; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Newton Suzuki School of Music, to improve ADA compliance and add educational and community space as part of a larger restoration of a 1750 farmhouse housing a full-day music and arts pre-school serving the greater Newton community and families throughout eastern Massachusetts; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Menino Arts Center, an arts organization located in the Hyde Park section of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the purposes of the operation of the programs of Riverside Theatre Works, Inc. located in the Hyde Park section of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to LGBTQ Senior Housing Inc. to facilitate access to welcoming, safe and affordable housing for low-income LGBTQ seniors through development of affordable housing, inclusive housing services and programming that addresses the needs of LGBTQ seniors, and to support and preserve open space to serve seniors in Boston; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Pond Plain Improvement Association in the city known as the town of Weymouth; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Boston’s Forgotten Felines, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the town of Pepperell for the replacement of carpeting at the Lawrence library; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the town of Townsend for roof repairs at the Townsend library; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to the Hampshire regional school district for technology, curricular materials, resources, consumables and professional development; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the replacement or repair of the damaged floating dock at the state boat ramp located in Westport; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the city of Fall River for the purchase of upgrades to Desmarias park for the support and promotion of outdoor activities; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the East Springfield Neighborhood Council, Inc. in Springfield for neighborhood beautification and community engagement; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended for the Addiction Treatment Center of New England, Inc. for the expansion of the three-quarter step unit program; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the Indian Orchard Citizens Council, Inc. in Springfield for neighborhood beautification and community engagement; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the Pine Point Community Council, Inc. in Springfield for neighborhood beautification and community engagement; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the 16 Acres Civic Association in Springfield for neighborhood beautification and community engagement; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Springfield Community Resources, Inc; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Idlewell Educational Improvement Association Inc. in the city known as the town of Weymouth; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Millbury for the improvements and upgrades of Asa Waters Historical Mansion; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Millbury public schools for new chromebooks in the town of Millbury; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Ella Fleming building in the town of Tewksbury for the repair, rehabilitation or other supporting work; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Human Relations Service, Inc. in the town of Wellesley to address the mental and behavioral health needs of families and children; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Burlington for town campus and public space improvements; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Sterling for rehabilitation and improvement work at the 1835 Town Hall; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Lancaster for the replacement and upgrade of the HVAC system at the Thayer Memorial library, including related improvements to support the long-term maintenance and operation of the facility; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to the Penn’s Hill Neighborhood Association, Inc. in the city of Quincy; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Clinton for downtown beautification, including the purchase of furnishings, related improvements and the installation of drinking water fountains in Depot square and Central park; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Berlin for the purchase of advanced life support equipment for its ambulances, including cardiac monitoring, ventilation, ultrasound and infusion pump equipment; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to The Tech Foundry to expand workforce development and digital literacy programming in Western Massachusetts; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Friends of Herter Park, Inc. for the maintenance of the outdoor theater in Artesani park with approval from the department of conservation and recreation; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Age Strong Commission in the city of Boston for senior programming in the South Boston neighborhood in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Boston Music Project, Inc. to provide educational instruction and social-emotional learning practices in the South Boston section of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the town of Milton for purposes of dugout improvements at Andrews park; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the restoration of the Edward F. Searles estate in the city of Methuen; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce to support local businesses and promote the local economy in the Merrimack Valley; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Creative Haverhill, Incorporated in support of their new location in the city of Haverhill; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the city of Quincy for the Quincy high school baseball field practice facilities; provided further, that not less than $640,000 shall be expended to the Adams Presidential Center in the city of Quincy; provided further that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to Debbie's Treasure Chest, Inc. to continue their ongoing support of local communities; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Irish Cultural Centre, Inc. for the restoration and improvements of the Cultural Centre in the town of Canton; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Roslindale Village Main Street, Inc. to further support economic and community development opportunities in its business district; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to Mutual Aid Eastie to facilitate mutual aid programming in the East Boston section of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to Neighbors United for a Better East Boston to facilitate their work in civic engagement and community programming; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to the Center for Cooperative Development and Solidarity, Inc. in the East Boston section of the city of Boston to facilitate their work in the community including, but not limited to, the acquisition of a permanent organization space; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to the Indian Lake Community Association, Inc.’s Community Teaching Garden Literacy project located at 149 West Boylston drive in the city of Worcester to improve infrastructure, programing and design work including, but not limited to expanding Americans with Disabilities Act compliant accessibility for all visitors; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to Americans with Disabilities Act compliant pedestrian access improvements to Woodland park and the surrounding greater neighborhoods in the town of West Boylston; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Latino Economic Development Corporation, Inc. for start-up and existing small businesses in the downtown section of the city of Springfield with directed mini-grants to be used for marketing and direct operational support; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Hispanic-American Library, Inc. in the city of Springfield; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts, Inc. in the city of Springfield; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Dress for Success of Western Massachusetts, Inc. in the city of Springfield; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to The Spirit of Springfield, Inc. to produce events that provide a sense of community, civic pride and opportunities for celebration; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the New North Citizens Council, Inc. in the city of Springfield for the Latino Health Salsa in the Parks Family Summertime Intervention; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. for the Latino marketing initiative; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to the Developspringfield Corporation to offset and pay any and all costs incurred and related to, but not limited to, operational costs and expenses involved with the management and revitalization of the Springfield Innovation Center on Bridge street in the city of Springfield; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Blues to Green, Inc. for the operation of the Springfield Jazz & Roots festival; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to East Boston Main Streets to support their operations and efforts to revitalize signage in neighborhood business corridors; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Mansfield to study and create a targeted economic development strategy that will help modernize industrial areas, improve infrastructure readiness and position the town for future economic growth; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of West Boylston for a landfill monitoring program to prevent the contamination of groundwater; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the Starboard Institute, Inc. for the development of the Golden Thread project highlighting history and culture in the East Boston section of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Age Strong Commission in the city of Boston for senior programming in the East Boston neighborhood in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Garrison-Trotter Neighborhood Association, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Charles River Watershed Association to engage with Allston-Brighton residents in understanding and reviewing the climate resilience implications of planned development in the Allston-Brighton sections of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended to the New England Aquarium Corporation for their operations in the cities of Boston and Quincy; provided further, that not less than $175,000 shall be expended to the Woburn Golf and Ski Authority in the city of Woburn for capital improvements; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Friends of the Robbins Town Gardens, Inc. in the town of Arlington; provided further, that not less than $45,000 shall be expended to the Arlington Historical Society; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Tewksbury for water infrastructure repairs and improvements; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the city of Waltham for downtown revitalization as well as public safety infrastructure improvements along Moody street and in the south side of the city; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Andover to support public art; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Boxford for the purchase of a department of public works dump truck; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended for the Let’s Row Boston program administered by Community Rowing, Inc. in the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to Easton Wings of Hope for youth substance use prevention; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Arc of Greater Brockton for building improvements; provided further, that not less than $45,000 shall be expended to the town of North Andover for security cameras at major intersections; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Nonantum Neighborhood Association in the city of Newton; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to St. Mary of Carmen Society in the Nonantum section of the city of Newton to support families and individuals in need; and provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended to the Armenian Cultural Association of America, Inc. Watertown Education project in the city of Watertown

And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $18,711,500

And further amend said section 2, in item 7066-0019, by inserting after the words “that public” the following words:- , municipal

And further amend said section 2, in item 7035-0006, as amended by Consolidated Amendment A, by striking out the figure “$57,162,494” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $57,162,492

And further amend said section 2, in item 8324-0050, as amended by Consolidated Amendment C, by inserting after the word “departments” the following words:- ; provided further, that not less than $55,000 shall be expended to the city of Quincy for a hazardous materials emergency response program

And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$1,916,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- $1,971,000

And further amend the bill by inserting after section 47 the following section:-

 SECTION 47A. Item 1599-6063 of section 2 of chapter 268 of the acts of 2022 is hereby amended by striking out the words "that not less than $388,000 shall be expended for the design and installation of heating pumps for the public library in the town of Hudson," and inserting in place thereof the following words:- that not less than $388,000 shall be expended for the design and installation of heating pumps, or for the purpose of roof repairs and general structural improvements for the public library in the town of Hudson