Consolidated Amendment "E" to H5562

Consolidated Amendment E

Fiscal Note: $135,897,085

Amendments: 10, 13, 14, 17, 19, 27, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 37, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 54, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 72, 75, 78, 79, 82, 83, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 95, 97, 98, 101, 102, 104, 105, 106, 110, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 127, 129, 130, 132, 133, 134, 140, 141, 142, 143, 145, 146, 147, 148, 150, 151, 160, 161, 165, 170, 171, 175, 179, 181, 182, 184, 186, 191, 193, 197, 198, 199, 200, 201, 202, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 213, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 224, 225, 226, 227, 229, 233, 234, 235, 236, 240, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 256, 257, 258, 261, 262, 263, 264, 267, 272, 284, 286, 287, 288, 290, 292, 295, 296, 298, 299, 307, 309, 311, 312, 314, 315, 319, 322, 323, 326, 327, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 348, 350, 353, 354, 355, 356, 358, 359, 360, 361, 362, 363, 364, 365, 366, 367, 368, 370, 373, 374, 375, 377, 379, 380, 381, 382, 383, 384, 385, 387, 388, 389, 390, 391, 392, 397, 398, 400, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 410, 411, 412, 413, 415, 417, 418, 419, 420, 421, 423, 425, 426, 427, 430, 431, 433, 435, 436, 437, 439, 440, 442, 444, 445, 446, 450, 451, 453, 454, 455, 458, 459, 462, 463, 464, 466, 467, 469, 472, 473, 474, 475, 476, 477, 478, 480, 481, 483, 485, 486, 487, 488, 489, 491, 492, 493, 494, 498, 499, 500, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, 511, 513, 514, 515, 516, 517, 521, 522, 524, 526, 528, 529, 530, 531, 532, 533, 534, 537, 540, 541, 542, 543, 545, 546, 547, 552, 554, 555, 557, 558, 559, 560, 561, 562, 563, 564, 565, 567, 568, 569, 570, 571, 572, 573, 574, 575, 576, 577, 578, 579, 580, 581, 582, 583, 584, 587, 588, 591, 592, 593, 595, 596, 598, 599, 600, 601, 602, 603, 604, 606, 607, 608, 609, 610, 611, 613, 614, 615, 616, 617, 618, 619, 620, 621, 622, 625, 626, 628, 629, 630, 632, 633, 635, 637, 642, 643, 647, 648, 649, 651, 653, 654, 655, 656, 658, 659, 660, 662, 663, 664, 665, 666, 668, 670, 674, 680, 681, 683, 684, 685, 686, 687, 688

Mr. Michlewitz of Boston and others move to amend H.5562 in section 2, in item 7002-8083, by inserting after the word ‘enterprises’ the following words:-, locally-sourced seafood and shellfish.

And further amend said section 2 , in said item 7002-8083, by inserting after the word “item” the following words:-; provided further, that the department of agricultural resources shall establish a micro-grant tier within the food security infrastructure program for commercial working farms operating on less than 100 acres; provided further, that said tier shall utilize an expedited, low-barrier application and compliance process designed for family-owned and generational agricultural operations to secure capital for climate adaptive upgrades, including advanced drip irrigation, soil-erosion controls and crop canopy protection.

And further amend said section 2, in item 7002-8086, by inserting after the word “agency,” the following words:-  the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

And further amend said section 2, in item 7002-8087, by inserting after the word “grants” the following words:-; provided, that not less than $750,000 shall be expended to the city of Gloucester for upgrades, repairs or improvements to facilities on the Jodrey State Fish Pier in the city of Gloucester; provided further, that not less than $95,000 shall be expended to the town of Boxford for the purchase of a department of public works dump truck to replace an essential vehicle to ensure safe and reliable road maintenance; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended to Revolutionary Spaces, Inc. for construction planning, capital projects and deferred maintenance at the Old State House and Old South Meeting House; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for an independent study to evaluate the cumulative economic impacts of changes associated with the route 2 Concord rotary improvements and the redevelopment of the former Massachusetts correctional institution property; provided further, that not less than $350,000 shall be expended to the Shrewsbury Development Corporation for the acquisition of blighted, underutilized or tax-foreclosed properties within the town of Shrewsbury; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the city of Holyoke to support the feasibility, design and early construction of anaerobic digesters at the wastewater treatment plant; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the city of Holyoke to develop a master plan for the city's flood control system; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to Helfrich Bros. Boiler Works, Inc. for the investment of advanced machinery specifically designed for the manufacturing of greentech products; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the city of Lawrence for the design, engineering, replacement and reconstruction of the apparatus bay floor and related infrastructure improvements at the South Lawrence fire station located at 71 South Broadway; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the town of Andover for signalization improvements at the Essex street railroad crossing; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the town of Acton for improvements to NARA park in the town of Acton; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Andover for any costs related to construction of a pump track at recreation park; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the Holyoke Redevelopment Authority for land assembly, site improvements, public infrastructure and other redevelopment activities associated with mixed-use development, affordable and market-rate housing projects in its urban renewal plan on Newton street and High street; provided further, that not less than $275,000 shall be expended to the city of Newburyport for the final design, bidding and construction of the Market Landing park visitor center and restroom facility; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the Southcoast LGBTQ Network, Inc. to complete construction on an LGBTQ+ Community Center in the city of New Bedford; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to The Gateway Project nonprofit in the city of New Bedford for the purpose of establishing a land bank to identify and hold parcels of land that shall be developed into climate conscious buildings for community-based projects and services; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to The Gateway Project, Inc. in the city of New Bedford for the purposes of conducting a neighborhood revitalization study to assess the viability of climate-conscious and energy-efficient renovations to buildings in downtown New Bedford; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Avon for food pantries; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Canton for food pantries; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Stoughton for food pantries; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Wilbraham Nature and Cultural Center, Inc. for sidewalk, roadway and gazebo repairs and upgrades to Fountain park in the town of Wilbraham; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the city known as the town of East Longmeadow for the preservation, repair, maintenance and enhancement of the veterans’ memorial in the city known as the town of East Longmeadow, to be administered in consultation with the East Longmeadow Veterans Memorial Committee; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Monson for interior repairs and renovations, including the reading room and foyer, at the Monson Free library; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended to the city of Springfield for parking lot restoration at the Springfield Technology Park, in support of the Springfield Technology Park and the Western Massachusetts quantum project; provided further, that not less than $600,000 shall be expended to the town of Wilbraham to construct a new sidewalk on Stony Hill road from Wilbraham commons to the intersection of Boston road; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to Northern Essex Community College to establish an artificial intelligence workforce navigator and apprenticeship innovation pilot program to expand access to registered apprenticeship programs and careers in high-demand industries; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Sutton for the renovation of the facilities and infrastructure at Marion's camp; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the town of Brimfield to purchase and install a military memorial on the Brimfield town common; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the Revere and Son Heritage Trust Corporation for the museum at the Paul Revere Heritage Site in the town of Canton; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to the Coonamessett Farm Foundation, Inc. for a pilot program to retrofit scallop fishing vessels with advanced jigging technology and LED light arrays to develop a new sustainable oceanic neon flying squid fishery; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the Canton Housing Authority in the town of Canton for the purposes of making improvements and revitalizing public housing stock; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the town of Avon for improvements to the industrial park in the town of Avon; provided further, that not less than $650,000 shall be expended to the city of Methuen for capital improvements to the central fire station located at 24 Lowell street; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Waters Farm Preservation, Inc. in the town of Sutton for the completion of the facilities and infrastructure at the welcome center and historic museum; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the Blue Hill Observatory & Science Center, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended to reimburse businesses in the designated clean zone of Gillette stadium in the town of Foxborough for loss of revenue during the World Cup games held in June and July of 2026; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the town of Scituate for the North Scituate sewer project; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to the Mashpee Improvement Fund Inc for the design and construction of an upper cape food hub and shared-use community kitchen to coordinate a resilient local food network; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to the Lawrence Housing Authority for capital improvements and modernization of the Stadium courts and Hancock courts family housing developments; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Methuen Housing Authority for hallway and flooring restoration; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended to the town of Bedford to repurpose the existing fire station headquarters building upon its vacancy in the spring of 2027; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the town of Burlington for the construction of multimodal transportation and connectivity improvements to improve safety, mobility and economic competitiveness along the Middlesex turnpike; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers IBEW Local Union 96 to develop space in the city of Worcester for an economic empowerment and workforce training center; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended to the Massachusetts Association Minority Law Enforcement Officers for capital improvement projects to reconstruct and redevelop their headquarters located at 61 Columbia road in the Dorchester section of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the city of Worcester, in partnership with the Seven Hills Foundation, to complete the renovation of the historic Stearns tavern for space to be used for workforce training programs for persons with disabilities, community meeting spaces, and visitor information services; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the Main South Community Development Corporation to develop streetscape improvements and public art installations on the Main Street and Park Avenue commercial corridors in the city of Worcester; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the town of Westborough for economic development projects, including a study of the route 9 corridor and the development of the Westborough community center; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended to the town of Northborough for economic development projects, including municipal communications infrastructure, municipal energy efficiency upgrades, downtown revitalization; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended to the town of Southborough for economic development projects, including downtown revitalization in the town of Southborough; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to the town of Southborough for tricentennial celebrations and festivities; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for the project of dredging the Ten Mile river; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended to Boston public schools for the design and construction of the Ruth Batson Academy in the Dorchester section of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to the town of Randolph for the substance misuse prevention coalition, HEY Randolph program; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended for the engineering, design, assessment and repair planning deemed necessary by the department of conservation and recreation to support the rehabilitation and eventual replacement of the Scusset beach state fishing pier located within Scusset beach state reservation in the town of Sandwich; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Groveland for costs related to the redevelopment of the 150 Center Street property; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Downtown Framingham, Inc. for the Framingham Business Trade Show; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended to the town of West Newbury for the replacement of aging water mains; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the Bristol County Agricultural high school for expanded integrated secondary and adult agricultural workforce development initiatives; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Bristol County Agricultural high school for an elementary and middle school agricultural career pathways initiative; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Boxford for the replacement of an existing retaining wall on Main street; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the town of Orange’s Economic Development & Industrial Corp for the redevelopment of Butterfield school; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the Franklin County Community Development Corporation for their food processing center; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Royalston for the redevelopment of the Raymond school; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the city of Greenfield for the redevelopment of the Green River school; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the town of South Hadley for the South Hadley Falls Business Improvement Program to support building façade and other property improvements; provided further, that said funds may also be used to support projects that encourage entrepreneurship, sustainability, economic growth and commercial revitalization within the South Hadley Falls Urban Renewal and Redevelopment District; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the city of Easthampton for the Nashawannuck Pond Boardwalk Extension project, including supporting improved pedestrian connectivity, public access, economic development, tourism and recreational opportunities; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the city of Easthampton for the design, engineering, permitting and construction of the Lower Mill Pond Footbridge project; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to the city of Easthampton for public realm enhancements, pedestrian safety improvements and commercial corridor activation within the state-designated Cottage Street Cultural District; provided further, that not less than $145,000 shall be expended to the town of Hadley for a commercial corridor improvement grant program to support business along route 9 and Russell street business districts with ADA-compliant infrastructure, façade enhancements and signage upgrades; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of South Hadley for economic planning, engineering, design and commercial site readiness blueprints for the modernization of the Main street commercial pumping station corridor; provided further, that not less than $197,000 shall be expended to the Easthampton public schools for information technology infrastructure modernization, including the replacement of obsolete server hardware with a modern virtual server environment to support critical school operations, improve network reliability and cybersecurity, ensure business continuity and reduce long-term operating and energy costs; provided further, that not less than $54,085 shall be expended to the city of Easthampton for municipal Wi-Fi infrastructure improvements, including the installation and enhancement of outdoor public wireless internet access at the city hall parking lot, pond area and public pool; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended to the city of Watertown for the planning, design, engineering and construction of an Armenian Cultural Association of America; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the Fitchburg Redevelopment Authority for downtown redevelopment projects in the city of Fitchburg; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the city known as the town of Braintree for economic development; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to Fitchburg State University to support the redevelopment and improvement of the theater block and enhance the IdeaLab and game design studio; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the town of Holbrook for economic development; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended to the Massachusetts Economic Development Foundation, Inc. to expand marketing resources for municipalities and nonprofit partners; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the town of Halifax for improvements to their senior center and to support programming and staff at their council on aging; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the town of Plympton for projects associated with improving Plympton’s downtown and municipal complex area; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to the town of Kingston for projects associated with improving their downtown; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the department of higher education to continue the operation of the Education to Workforce Marketplace pilot program; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra Inc. to support their youth programming; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the city of Boston for the Homeownership Accelerator Fund pilot program to reducing financing barriers for construction projects that include income-restricted units, as well as other identified housing projects within the pilot program; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the town of Milton for street light improvements to the East Milton square business district; provided further, that not less than $750,000 shall be expended to the city of New Bedford, the New Bedford Port Authority or a designee for coordinated pedestrian and vehicular wayfinding signage, streetscape elements and public-realm improvements that enhance safety, accessibility and navigation at the port of New Bedford and strengthen physical and visual connections between the working waterfront, downtown New Bedford, local businesses and cultural destinations; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended to the town of Westport for improvements to the water and sewer utility systems along state highway route 6; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the metropolitan area planning council to facilitate regional coordination of municipal affordable housing trusts and a regional housing strategy; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Scituate for the replacement of the Scituate Harbor Gazebo and related site improvements; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the town of Natick for economic development programming; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the town of Wayland for economic development programming; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended to the New Bedford Port Authority for an economic impact study of the port of New Bedford, which shall evaluate the port’s contributions to: (i) regional and statewide employment; (ii) commercial fishing; (iii) seafood processing; (iv) maritime commerce; (v) offshore wind development; (vi) tax revenues; and (vii) supply-chain activity; provided further, that the results of said study shall be made available to the executive office of economic development and the clerks of the house of representatives and the senate upon completion; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the city of Boston for Vision Zero intersection improvements as required for the redevelopment of the former Edison Power Station in South Boston; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for competitive grants to higher education institutions to support research and development projects advancing plant-based, cell-cultured or fermentation technologies and sources to create meat and dairy analogues; provided further, that not less than $2,000,000 shall be expended to the Courageous Sailing Center for Youth, Inc. for the planning, demolition and reconstruction of Pier 5 in the Charlestown section of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the city of for the assessment, remediation, environmental cleanup, restoration and site preparation of the Cedar Swamp area to facilitate future economic development, environmental resilience and wealth creation opportunities, including activities necessary to prepare the site for future public or private investment; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Rockland for the Rockland Sewer Project to support infrastructure improvements necessary to advance transit-oriented housing, mixed-use development and the revitalization of the Rockland center as an economic hub; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the town of Lexington for the design and construction of pedestrian bicycle infrastructure and safety improvements to enhance connectivity and improve walkability to and around Lexington center; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended on a grant program to provide incentive funds to small businesses and municipalities to transition landscape maintenance equipment to low noise, low emissions equipment including, but not limited to, staffing, grants and administrative expenses; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Bridgewater for traffic and pedestrian sidewalk improvements in downtown Bridgewater; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Bridgewater to establish a downtown business façade improvement program; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Bridgewater for water infrastructure improvements; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the town of Raynham for improvements to the Raynham Woods Commerce Center; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Raynham for the development of the South street east recreational area along the Taunton river; provided further, that not less than $400,000 shall be expended to the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership, Inc. to establish and implement a statewide advisory committee comprised of representatives from Massachusetts manufacturers, public high schools and vocational technical schools to review and evaluate the Massachusetts Career and Workplace Integrated Curriculum and identify curriculum enhancements and additional course offerings necessary to meet the current and future workforce needs of Massachusetts manufacturers; provided further, that said advisory committee shall also evaluate the integration of a manufacturing pre-apprenticeship program with the MACWIC curriculum and determine the feasibility of delivering both programs through secondary schools as a comprehensive manufacturing career pathway; provided further, that said funds shall support the development of an enhanced curriculum, implementation of pilot programs in three Massachusetts schools, evaluation of student and employer outcomes and incorporation of stakeholder feedback; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the Boston Caribbean American Association Inc. for developing a cultural district and center in the city of Boston in coordination with the Massachusetts Caribbean Cultural Commission; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the town of Hardwick for equipment purchases and upgrades at its police station; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the town of Tewksbury for water infrastructure improvements; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Field’s Corner Main Streets for community programming and services; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Greater Ashmont Main Streets for community programming and the annual Dorchfest; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Upham’s Corner Main Street for community programming and services; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the city of Chicopee for the provision of economic development grants and technical assistance; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the city of Chicopee for community playground investments; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the city of Malden for economic development programs and initiatives; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to the town of Brewster for the redevelopment of the Sea Camps properties; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Circle of Hope, Inc. in the town of Needham for an inventory management system; provided further, that not less than $750,000 shall be expended to the town of Needham for the design and construction of improvements to Great Plain avenue; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to the town of Needham for town website accessibility improvements; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Natick for landscaping and safety improvements to be made to the rotary located at the intersection of North Main street and Pine street; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the city of Boston for a school safety data grant pilot program within the Boston public school district; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Acton and the town of Concord for road and transportation infrastructure improvements at Kelley’s corner; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended to the city of Boston to upgrade its fire department fleet; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be provided to the Acton memorial library for the development and expansion of a children’s program room and other related expenses; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the city of Boston for the renovation of the central library’s McKim building in Back Bay; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the town of town of Clinton for projects associated with improving their downtown and economic development; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the city of Malden for economic development programs and initiatives; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the town of Berlin for projects associated with improving their downtown and economic development; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the town of Boylston for projects associated with improving their downtown and economic development; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the town of Lancaster for projects associated with improving their downtown and economic development; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the town of Sterling for projects associated with improving their downtown and economic development; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Acton for firefighter turnout gear and other related expenses; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the New England Culinary Arts Training Center for costs associated with the new training center; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Dover for improving accessibility at the Dover town library; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Shirley for improving accessibility to the Shirley war memorial building; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended to Ascentria Care Alliance, Inc. for the dedensification at the Laurel Ridge Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the chamber of commerce in Malden for events and programming; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the city of Boston for safety improvements on Wood avenue in Hyde Park; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to the town of Dennis for the development and implementation of a blue economy and technology curriculum for Dennis-Yarmouth high school; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the town of Dover for the purchase and setup of financial budgeting software; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Malden festivals for additional programming and activities for the Malden farmers market; provided further, that not less than $157,000 shall be expended to the Pillar & Post Dracut Farmers Hall LLC in the town of Dracut for the installation of an elevator at the historic 1903 Dracut Grange Hall to enable accessibility for all persons; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended to the city of Taunton for economic development projects such as municipal energy efficiency upgrades and downtown revitalization; provided further, that not less than $729,000 shall be expended to Pillar & Post Dracut Farmers Hall LLC for renovations to the exterior of the 1903 Grange Hall building in Dracut; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to Worcester Olympia Theater for construction and infrastructure projects; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended to New England Life Flight, Inc., d/b/a Boston MedFlight for critical care operations; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the town of Norfolk for network infrastructure upgrades; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended to the city of Boston for Poplar street improvements in Roslindale; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Wrentham for improvements to Diplacido field, including turf restoration, irrigation upgrades and ADA-compliant seating; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Dedham for light and sound abatement along the Providence highway of the Dedham mall; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the Malden YWCA for supportive services and programming, including but not limited to financial coaching services, financial literacy workshops, webinars and educational resources; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the Brookline teen center for facility upgrades consistent with the YMCA of Greater Boston merger; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Plainville for the installation of green infrastructure and electric vehicle charging stations; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Dedham for pest mitigation under the Harris street bridge; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the town of Tyngsborough for economic development; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to the town of Dudley for formal planning and contingency work related to the town's gateway revitalization plan; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended to the city of Worcester for the redevelopment of Lincoln square; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the city of Medford for instructional and curriculum materials for students; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the city of Medford for stormwater management, tree planting and other park improvements at Tufts park; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Mattapoisett for the establishment of an affordable housing trust and the development of a housing production plan; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Somerville housing authority for an upgraded field at mystic river view housing in Somerville; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to town of Belchertown for housing and related facilities at the former Belchertown state school campus; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the city of Lowell for the installation of seating, bus shelters and related pedestrian improvements at public transit stops throughout the city to improve accessibility, comfort and safety for transit riders; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to the town of Southbridge for the renovation of 39 Elm street; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to the Wendell Historical Society for the purpose of facility improvements to the Wendell History Museum; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the town of Rochester for planning, engineering, environmental review, permitting and preliminary design of a regional shared-use path connecting Rochester to the Marion shared-use path and advancing regional trail connectivity to support economic development, tourism and access to local businesses; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the city of Boston for heat pump conversion and repairs at Orchard Gardens school in the Roxbury section of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to the Town of Belchertown for the purpose of improvements to the Belchertown cultural district; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended to the city of Lowell for the planning, design and construction of sidewalk improvements along Western avenue in the Acre neighborhood to improve pedestrian accessibility and safety, increase public access to local arts and cultural destinations, support the creative economy and local artists, and create a more welcoming and vibrant corridor for residents and visitors; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the town of Marion for town center revitalization and pedestrian safety improvements within the village corridor from Island wharf to Silvershell beach, including, but not limited to, sidewalk reconstruction, ADA upgrades, curb cuts, and utility pole relocation to improve connectivity between the town center, waterfront and public beach facilities and support economic activity and visitor access; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to Hope Community Development Corporation in the city of Springfield; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the city of Lowell for the planning, design, renovation, expansion and capital improvements of emergency homeless shelter facilities to increase shelter capacity and improve access to safe, temporary housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the city of Brockton for construction of a sidewalk on Court street from the city line to the intersection with Quincy street; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for Route 203 Safety Improvements to make Franklin park accessible with sidewalks that connect from Harvard street to Forest Hills street in the Mattapan, Dorchester and Jamacia Plain sections of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $80,000 shall be expended to the town of Acushnet to conduct a planning and zoning study of the downtown South Main street/Main street corridor to evaluate development potential and create a new mixed-use zoning district that supports economic development and downtown revitalization; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the Worcester Open Streets Program to encourage walking, biking and other forms of active transportation; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended to the city of Boston for renovations at South Boston high school in the South Boston section of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to Springfield Partners for Community Action, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the town of Sudbury for consulting services to modify the Village Business District: increasing the area of the zoning district, amending allowed uses to reflect the contemporary economy through mixed use development along Boston Post road (route 20) from Massasoit avenue, to Fire Station No. 2; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended to complete phase 2 restorations at Hazelwood park in the South End section of the city of New Bedford, which shall include, but not be limited to, the creation of new playground facilities for children, construction of a community amphitheater and upgrades to the historic Congdon-Lucas House; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Springfield Bright Minds; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the town of Sandisfield for the engineering phase and associated costs of replacing the Buck river bridge, a critical public safety route serving EMS, fire services and the town's nursing home; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires Inc. for costs associated with the transition to the Commonwealth Benefits Collaborative, a statewide health insurance initiative designed to help nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Washington for urgent repairs to the roof of the historic Old Town Hall; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Auburn for the installation of lighting and associated equipment to enhance Goddard park as a major gateway and celebration space; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to Action for Boston Community Development, Inc. for supportive career development and financial services and programming, including but not limited to tax assistance services, financial literacy, youth internship programs, employment and job training services; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the town of Charlton for the engineering, design and fieldwork associated with the development of a municipal light plant for a program to improve internet service and delivery; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to produce a study regarding potential air rights over the Massachusetts Turnpike for the section that runs through the city of Newton; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the city of Newton for the design and construction of pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure and safety improvements to enhance connectivity and improve walkability between both sides of Washington street in Newton Corner that are divided by the Massachusetts Turnpike; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the New Bedford Art Museum for museum renovations; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the city of Newton Arts and Culture Department to assist with the creation of the West Newton Cultural District; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for the restoration of the Strand Theatre/Cape Verdean Association in New Bedford, Inc.’s cultural center to foster the economic development and cultural exchange relationships between the city of New Bedford and Cabo Verde while providing education, arts and cultural programs for youth; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum in New Bedford for a wheelchair lift and accessibility improvements to the museum; provided further, that not less than $70,000 shall be expended to the town of Chelmsford for watershed assessments and studies of stormwater, culvert and drainage infrastructure needs, including but not limited to the Sandra drive and Donna road watershed area, to identify infrastructure needs related to future climate and flooding scenarios; provided further, that not less than $5,000,000 shall be expended to construct shore power at Foss New Bedford Marine Terminal to support the economic competitiveness and innovation of the maritime sector; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to the city of Westfield for urban renewal and industrial park development; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the city of Malden for transportation improvement projects aimed to boost economic activity in vital neighborhoods, including commercial corridors and the downtown district; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the New Art Center for emergency repairs and longer-term restoration and renovation of the New Art Center building; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended to Child Care of the Berkshires, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the city of Everett for the planting and maintenance of street trees; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the city of Everett for the construction of a floating boardwalk, creating a connection between Rivergreen park and Village Landing park; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the city of Everett for the construction of a boardwalk in Gateway park; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended to the Greylock Glen environmental conference center; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Blackstone for the economic development and revitalization of Main street; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Bellingham for the economic development and revitalization of Pulaski boulevard; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended the town of Uxbridge for the economic development and revitalization of the town center; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the town of Millville for the economic development and revitalization of the town center; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the St. Jean Baptiste project in Lynn for the construction, fit-out and improvement of commercial space, supportive services, workforce and financial skills training and coaching to residents of affordable housing; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the Adams Housing Authority for a fire suppression system; provided further, that not less than $350,000 shall be expended to the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the Images Cinema in Williamstown; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the West Newton Cinema Foundation for restoration and renovation of the historic West Newton Cinema; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to the town of Southampton to develop and maintain 52 acres located in the town center for economic development for mixed use commercial and affordable housing, along with developing city services within the land; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to Williamstown Meetinghouse Preservation Fund, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended to the city of Newton for economic development projects, including village center revitalization and foot traffic initiatives, construction remediation for small businesses, and other projects; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended to the city of Newton to support arts and culture projects and programming; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended to the executive office of housing and livable communities to assist with the redevelopment, renovation, and site improvements of underutilized properties in the communities of the First Berkshire representative district, as defined in section 4 of chapter 57 of the General Laws, for the purposes of providing additional housing capacity for first time homebuyers; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended to the city of Peabody for the acquisition and development of land and water resources belonging to the former Rousselot Peabody Inc. in Peabody; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the city of Boston for the Huntington avenue redesign coordination with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority in the Mission Hill section of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the town of Reading for the design and implementation of the Walkers Brook Drive Redesign Project; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the city of Woburn for the design and construction of a pedestrian bridge at the Anderson Regional Transportation Center; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Dighton for the modernization efforts to the aging highway department and its equipment in the town of Dighton; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the Woburn Golf and Ski Authority for water delivery system improvements, including irrigation; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Somerset Historical Society for repairs and improvements; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended to the Samuel Adams Elementary School for renovations in the East Boston section of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended to La Colaborativa for their Economic Development Center; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to Everett Haitian Community Center for the purchase of an office space to support economic and workforce development for Haitians; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the Caribbean Integration Community Development, Inc. in Mattapan for programming; provided further, that not less than $260,000 shall be expended to the town of Medfield for pipe and manhole rehabilitation construction costs; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the Community Economic Development Center (CEDC) of New Bedford for the Building Pathways South pre-apprenticeship program in Taunton; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended to the city of Amesbury for streetscaping and placemaking improvements in the Lower Millyard.; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Brighton Main Streets, Inc. mural revitalization program; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the Mystic Valley YMCA for new equipment and the continued operation of the Malden YMCA Food Market; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended to the town of North Andover for planning and improvement studies downtown; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce, Inc. to support economic development, tourism promotion, small business assistance, organizational capacity building and activities associated with the development and implementation of a tourism management district; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the town of Middleton for the redevelopment of the old Middleton Fire Station Parcel in the heart of Middleton Square; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the town of Danvers for the construction of the Rail Trail Crossing on Maple street in Danvers; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the city of Revere for the planning, development, establishment, operation and support of a regional food hub; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Revere Chamber of Commerce to support economic development, tourism promotion, small business assistance, organizational capacity building and activities associated with the development and implementation of a tourism management district; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Marblehead for an economic growth and parking optimization plan, including economic development planning, a market and local asset assessment, and a parking analysis for the town’s business districts; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the town of Swampscott for the public development and redevelopment of the waterfront property formerly occupied by Hawthorne by the Sea, including planning, design, site preparation, public open-space improvements, infrastructure and related economic development purposes; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Wayland for their United States Highway Route 20 corridor economic development plan; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Georgetown for water and wastewater infrastructure for downtown development; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for Mattapan/ Greater Boston Technology Learning Center, Inc. to support costs including but not limited to personnel, employee salaries and related expenses, expansion of workforce development programming, digital literacy training, youth STEM programs, and community-based technology initiatives serving residents of Roxbury, Mattapan, Dorchester, Hyde Park, and the Greater Boston area; provided further, that not less than $195,000 shall be expended for the purpose of promoting economic development and making improvements in the town of Upton; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Hamilton for completion of renovations to the historic Town Hall, provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the city known as the town of Winthrop to support economic development, tourism promotion, small business assistance by revitalizing historic French Square; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Sports Museum of New England, Inc. for the enhancement of their Museum Boston v. Bullies program; provided further, that not less than $195,000 shall be expended for the purpose of promoting economic development and making improvements in the town of Northbridge; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Newbury for improvements to the site of the Larkin Dam Removal Project, the Plum Island shoreline and other natural resource areas; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the Representative Doris Bunte Scholarship Fund, which is managed and disbursed by the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus; provided further, that a portion of said funds may be expended for the creation of a commemorative memorial portrait in the Massachusetts State House in honor of State Representative Doris Bunte; provided further, that the superintendent of the bureau of the state house shall, subject to the approval of the art commission for the state house, established in section 6 of chapter 20 of the General Laws, as to size and content, install and maintain a portrait in a suitable space in the Massachusetts State House; provided further, that when determining the location of such portrait, the art commission for the state house shall consult with the house committee on rules and the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended for downtown Methuen for the restoration and adaptive re-use of the historic Edward F. Searles Estate; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to downtown Methuen for facade improvements in historic downtown Methuen; provided further, that not less than $2,500,000 shall be expended to the city of Revere for the construction of Route 1A improvements at Tomasello way located in Revere and Boston; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to Methuen for road, sidewalk and traffic safety improvements in the commercial corridor on Pelham street at Cross street in Methuen; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Rowley for water infrastructure within the town to support housing and economic growth; provided further, that not less than $195,000 shall be expended for the purpose of promoting economic development and making improvements in the town of Grafton; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Topsfield for improvements to water infrastructure in support of housing and economic growth; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended to the Keefe Regional Technical School for post-graduate grants to enable chapter 74 Career and Technical graduates, advancing in their own careers and not enrolled in higher education, for training, certification, licensure, and equipment to facilitate future economic development and wealth creation opportunities; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the city of Brockton to repurpose the existing Central Fire Station (Station #1) on Pleasant street building upon its vacancy; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended to the department of correction for the purpose of continuing and expanding its work in reducing recidivism through the deployment of technology solutions that improve case management efficiency and support successful reentry outcomes; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended to the city of Lawrence for improvements to Campagnone Common to support downtown revitalization efforts and to attract small businesses; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the city of Brockton for the support of downtown revitalization efforts.; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Danvers for planning and infrastructure improvements to address the safe use of sidewalks, streets, rail trails, and paths in anticipation of micromobility safety measures; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to commercial shellfish harvesters be put in reserve to mitigate the economic loss to commercial shellfish harvesters impacted by the Haverhill sewer main break in the Merrimack river in the summer of 2026; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to the United States Capoeira Federation (USCF) Massachusetts Tournament to host teams from all over the world in Massachusetts; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended to the city of Lawrence to remediate and restore the Merrimack Paper Site, to utilize this space for economic development initiatives; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended to the town of Andover for improvement to town-owned historic buildings to support economic development initiatives in the downtown area; provided further, that not less than $400,000 shall be expended to the city of Pittsfield for the Reconnecting Communities Project to reestablish a pedestrian way that was severed during urban renewal; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to Tufts University for the Center for Maternal Health Advancement; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended to the city of Pittsfield for the development of the William Stanley Business Park; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the city of Brockton for road work, trails, stormwater management, parking lot expansion and safety improvements at D.W. Field Park; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the city of Brockton for transportation, bike and walkability improvement projects aimed to boost economic activity in the downtown; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended to the city of Boston for renovations at Brighton High School in Brighton; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the town of Fairhaven for, but not limited to, planning, feasibility studies, site assessment, engineering, environmental review, surveying, infrastructure evaluation, permitting and preliminary design necessary to identify, evaluate and prepare municipally-owned and other strategic properties for commercial, industrial, mixed-use, marine-related and other economic development opportunities that support private investment, job creation and expansion of the local tax base; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Harvard for developing an energy consortium to lower energy costs, including but not limited to creating and developing a feasibility study and constructing a solar power plant in the town of Harvard, and other related expenses; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the town of Tewksbury for any costs related to improving and repairing the town's sewer infrastructure; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the STEMatch COMPETE Program; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the Winchendon Redevelopment Authority to support the business and industrial park development on Route 140 in the town of Winchendon; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the city of Gardner to support housing development in the Rear Main Redevelopment Project in downtown Gardner; provided further, that not less than $70,000 shall be expended to the South Shore Irish Heritage Trail for investments in the physical trail and for technology to enhance digital programming; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Ipswich for infrastructure to facilitate economic development in downtown Ipswich; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Hull to support the investments of the Hull Beautification Committee to invite tourism into the main street economy; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended to new lights at Harris Field in the town of Belmont; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended to the inclusion of combined sewer overflow mitigation measures in the redevelopment of the Alewife Garage; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Cohasset for investments in Cohasset Town Center; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended to the city of Woburn Main Street makeover grant program which includes grants for facades, awnings, and signs; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the city of Haverhill for upgrades to sewer treatment infrastructure in the city; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the city of Brockton to support programming and staff at the council on aging; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Hingham Historical Society to steward investments in the Downtown Hingham Overlay District; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to the town of Carlisle for the design and construction of Carlisle town center sidewalk infrastructure; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the city of Haverhill for Haverhill City Hall improvements, including but not limited to the auditorium to support arts and culture programming; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the city known as the town of Amherst to support fire station modernization activities including, but not limited to, fire station construction or renovation; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended to the city known as the town of Amherst for road repairs; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the planning and development of the housing authority in the town of Abington; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the repair and maintenance of an educational public facility located in the Strathmore Road neighborhood of the Brighton section of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to East Boston Main Streets for their work supporting local businesses and fostering vibrant main streets and business corridors in East Boston; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to design review funding, including zoning and regulatory review, for Bradford Square in the city of Haverhill; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the town of Granby to support the consolidation of municipal offices in a renovated and centralized location, including the Granby Senior Center; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended to the town of West Springfield for the improvement of accessibility and interconnectivity of bike trail infrastructure; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Ancestral Bridges in the city known as the town of Amherst to support the development and execution of a marketing plan to attract visitors to the organization and to the town; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Ancestral Bridges in the city known as the town of Amherst to support the development and execution of a marketing plan to attract visitors to the organization and to the town; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Amherst Cinema in the city known as the town of Amherst to support the development of marketing infrastructure to attract visitors to the organization and to the town, including the development of a new website; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce for expanding access to small and medium sized businesses in Peabody; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended to the town of Weymouth for economic development; provided further, that not less than $60,000 shall be expended to the Amherst Business Improvement District in the city known as the town of Amherst to support the first phase of construction of a performance shell on the Amherst town Common; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the town of Weymouth for the expansion of the adult career technology education program; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Hispanic American Institute for their work, including, but not limited to, the Immigrant Business Accelerator and the Immigrant Small Business Legal and Development Initiative; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to the Newton housing authority for capital improvements to Jackson Gardens located on Kennedy Circle and Greens street in the city of Newton; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the city of Revere for the expansion and improvement of Gibson Park, including the redevelopment of the former boatyard property, demolition, site preparation, public open space improvements, shoreline access enhancements and the establishment of a community boating center; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the North and South Rivers Watershed Association for permitting, design and construction associated with the Association’s River Center plan, including the construction of a boardwalk and dock to support environmental education, stewardship and monitoring; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to WeReach in East Boston for their workforce development and equity programs; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the Irish Pastoral Centre Boston for cost associated with promoting cultural education and economic development, provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to the town of Princeton for infrastructure modernization and Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance mitigation; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to the renovation and rehabilitation of 10 West street in the town of Paxton for the development of a community center; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to planning, design and implementation of activities related to the enhancement of the town of Rutland’s village center and the promotion of economic development within the town; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended to Harbor Place in Haverhill to support the construction, fit-out and improvement of commercial space for enhanced economic and workforce development; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the South Shore Irish Heritage Trail in the town of Weymouth for the extension of the trail and to promote economic development; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Marshfield Chamber of Commerce for the continuation of its Open for Business promotional program to support small businesses; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of East Bridgewater for the design and implementation of a downtown improvement plan; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the town of East Bridgewater for the public safety building feasibility study; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended to an academic medical center in the city of Springfield to accelerate regional job creation and economic development in western Massachusetts, secure critical capital infrastructure, provide facility modernization and clinical capacity expansion related to the acquisition of a community hospital in said city; provided further, that not less than $95,000 shall be expended to the town of Tewksbury for the purchase of a department of public works dump truck and like vehicles to replace essential vehicles to ensure safe and reliable road maintenance; provided further, that not less than $1,500,000 shall be expended to the city of Worcester for accessibility improvements as part of the redevelopment of the Worcester Memorial Auditorium into a multipurpose, technology-forward, artificial intelligence innovation center and entertainment facility; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to HVAC improvements at the Melrose Public Schools; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended for bathroom accessibility upgrades at Melrose City Hall; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the city of Melrose for interior renovations to Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Danvers and North Shore Community College to conduct a feasibility study on the transportation connections from the Danvers NSCC campus to Danvers Square; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the town of Wakefield to support economic development projects and initiatives including but not limited to those that advance the Town's efforts to support its small business community and enhance its commercial districts; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the town of West Bridgewater to support programming and staff at the Council on Aging; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Waltham Housing Authority for capital improvements at 48 Pine St. in the city of Waltham; provided further, that not less than $60,000 shall be expended to the Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council (EDC) to support regional economic development efforts focused on food science, entrepreneurship and advanced manufacturing; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Holden for the renovation and relocation of the fire substation; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the town of Wenham for its Downtown Vibrancy initiative; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the Iron Horse Music Hall to support economic development and tourism promotion; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Waltham Housing Authority for capital improvements at 326-340 Grove St. in the city of Waltham; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to the city of Springfield for lighting and security improvements in the North End bike path; provided further, that not less than $4,000,000 shall be expended to the city of Fall River for a parking garage to support the Davol Street/Route 79 economic development project; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended for a planning grant for the further development and expansion of the MWRA’s water delivery system; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the town of Wilmington for the design and construction of multimodal access and upgrade or replacement of roads/entrances for all transportation modes at the North Intermediate School project; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the town of Goshen to support economic development and tourism promotion; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the city of Beverly for revitalization and activation of the Bass River and Waterfront districts as mixed-use walkable areas; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the city of Lynn for improvements of the Seaport Landing Marina; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the MBTA and MassDOT to design and approvals for portions of the Grand Junction Path where right-of-way concerns have yet to be resolved in the city of Cambridge; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended to the city of Springfield for the planning, development, enhancement and promotion of the Indian Orchard Food & Arts Cultural District to strengthen the neighborhood as a regional destination for dining, arts, culture, entertainment, and small business growth; provided further, that the city of Springfield shall partner with the Latino Economic Development Corporation to lead and implement the initiative, including business/restaurant recruitment and retention, technical assistance, marketing and branding, placemaking, public events, façade and streetscape enhancements and other economic development activities that support the district’s long-term vitality; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the city of Newton for improvements to the Newton Centre Plaza outdoor gathering space including for outdoor amenities, wayfinding to direct foot traffic, streetscape and lighting improvements and other improvements to support local business activity; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the town of Cummington to support economic development through the redevelopment of the Berkshire Trail Elementary School; provided further, that not less than $120,000 shall be expended to the University of Massachusetts Amherst for a mural project in the city of Springfield; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended to the town of West Boylston for improvements related to water and sewer infrastructure necessary to support existing business and enable future commercial growth; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to the Council on American-Islamic Relations, Massachusetts Chapter (CAIR-MA, INC) to provide litigation support and legal assistance for indigent victims of religious harassment and discrimination; provided further, that not less than $230,000 shall be expended to the town of Lincoln for a comprehensive economic development/strategic plan; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the Wilmington housing authority in the town of Wilmington for the purposes of making improvements and revitalizing the authority’s public housing stock; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the city of Northampton to support local businesses during the Picture Main Street redesign project; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in the city known as the town of Amherst to support the purchase and installation of ADA accessible sliding doors for the museum’s entryway; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the town of Belmont for clocks and a PA system at Chenery School; provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to Barnstable County’s Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Technology Center to evaluate the feasibility of using urine diverting eco-toilet systems to reduce nutrient pollution in nitrogen sensitive areas of the lower and outer region of Cape Cod; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Watertown housing authority for capital improvements to E. Joyce Munger on Warren street in the city of Watertown; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Watertown housing authority for capital improvements to Woodland Towers in the city of Watertown; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended to the town of Winchester for the town's downtown and light industrial revitalization; provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the town of Westminster for development and event infrastructure improvements to Academy Hill; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the Belchertown Water District for groundwater and water district expansion work; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the city of Newton for a study of ways to support economic development by integrating the Wells Park commercial area with the University of Massachusetts Charles River Campus; provided further, that not less than $1,000,000 shall be expended to the town of Stoneham for downtown revitalization and the small business grant program; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to the town of Arlington for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations in the East Arlington business district; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to Gore Place in Waltham to preserve historic open space and support community programming; provided further, that not less than $300,000 shall be expended to the town of Arlington for streetscape improvements in the East Arlington business district; provided further, that not less than $5,000,000 shall be expended to the Commonwealth Zoological Corporation established in section 2 of chapter 92B of the General Laws for costs associated with the preparation of plans, studies and specifications, repairs, construction, renovations, improvements, maintenance, asset management and demolition and other capital improvements including those necessary for the operation of facilities operated by Zoo New England, including the Franklin Park Zoo and the Walter D. Stone Memorial Zoo; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the city of Newton to pilot temporary, safe and accessible transportation for Newton’s senior residents, including but not limited to those residing at Golda Meir House & the Nahanton Campus, to ensure reliable access to area businesses and parts of the city no longer accessible by public transportation; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Plymouth for the workforce development for the Plymouth Public School Career Technical Education Program; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the city of Beverly for improvements to city properties, including but not limited to the Lynch Park Carriage House and Beverly Golf and Tennis Club, that prioritize economic activity, municipal revenue, environmental sustainability, historic preservation and increased recreational and community use; and provided further, that not less than $500,000 shall be expended to the city of Springfield to create a strategic community-based agenda to address youth and gun violence in Springfield that requires a comprehensive approach and emphasizes prevention, community engagement and mental health support

And further amend said item by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$135,497,085”

And further amend section 2 by inserting after item 7002-8087 the following:-

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Office of the Secretary

7003-8088 For the executive office of labor and workforce development for a grant program to support commonwealth-based employers in assisting current or former employees who were authorized to work pursuant to the federal Temporary Protected Status program to obtain alternate work authorization in a manner consistent with federal law; provided, that grants shall be awarded in a manner that prioritizes current or former employees with experience in high-demand or difficult to staff occupations, including but not limited to health care and related fields; provided further, that grants shall be awarded in a manner that prioritizes geographic areas in which it is most difficult for employers to find adequate numbers of employees in said high-demand or difficult to staff occupations; and provided further, that not later than April 1, 2027, the secretary of labor and workforce development shall produce a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means, which shall include all grants awarded, including the amounts of the grants, along with the secretary’s analysis of the impact of the grants on the ability of employees to fill high-demand or difficult to staff occupations and recommendations regarding the advisability of continuing the program along with recommendations regarding the implementation thereof.....................................................$500,000