Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-937

LOC 937

Boxborough Library Improvements

Mr. Eldridge moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1599-0026, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Boxborough for the purchase and installation of an emergency generator at the Boxborough Public Library"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$200,000".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-938

LOC 938

Harvard Old Library Building Improvements

Mr. Eldridge moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1599-0026, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the town of Harvard for improvements to the Old Library building"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$200,000".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-939

LOC 939

Increases to Chapter 70 Funding

Messrs. Durant and O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7061-0008, by striking the figures “$7,096,864,553” and inserting in place thereof the figures:- "$7,196,864,553".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-940

LOC 940

Wellesley Prior Appropriation Continued

Ms. Creem moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting after section X the following section:-

“SECTION X. Item 1599-0026 of section 2 of chapter 140 of the acts of 2024 is hereby amended by inserting after the word “Wellesley” the following:- “ and such funds shall be made available until June 30, 2026”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-940-R1

Redraft LOC 940

Wellesley Prior Appropriation Continued

Ms. Creem moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting after section 70 the following section:-

“SECTION 70A. Item 1599-0026 of section 2 of chapter 140 of the acts of 2024 is hereby amended by inserting after the word “Wellesley” the following words:- and such funds shall be made available until June 30, 2026.”


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-941-R1

Redraft LOC 941

South Shore Vocational Technical High School Fire Cadet Program

Messrs. Keenan, Collins and O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to South Shore regional vocational technical high school in the town of Hanover for its firefighter cadet program"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$130,000".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-941

LOC 941

South Shore Vocational Technical High School Fire Cadet Program

Messrs. Keenan and Collins moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:- "provided further, that $30,000 shall be expended for the firefighter cadet program at South Shore Vocational Technical High School in the town of Hanover"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "130,000".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-942

LOC 942

Norfolk and Plymouth District Economic Development

Mr. Keenan moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that $5,000 shall be expended to the Winthrop Congregational Church for purposes including, but not limited to, recreational equipment and programming at the youth community center; provided further, that $20,000 shall be expended to the town of Hanover for a summer intern program"; and by striking out the figure:-  "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$125,000".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-942-R1

Redraft LOC 942

Norfolk and Plymouth District Economic Development

Mr. Keenan moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $5,000 shall be expended to the Winthrop Congregational Church in the town of Holbrook for purposes including, but not limited to, recreational equipment and programming at the youth community center publicly available to the youth of the local community; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the town of Hanover for a summer intern program"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$125,000".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-943-R1

Redraft LOC 943

Norfolk and Plymouth District Library Support

Mr. Keenan moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $8,000 shall be expended to the Abington public library for purposes including, but not limited to, equipment, materials and programming; provided further, that not less than $8,000 shall be expended to the Thayer public library in the city known as the town of Braintree for purposes including, but not limited to, equipment, materials and programming; provided further, that not less than $8,000 shall be expended to the John Curtis free library in the town of Hanover for purposes including, but not limited to, equipment, materials and programming; provided further, that not less than $8,000 shall be expended to the Holbrook public library for purposes including, but not limited to, equipment, materials and programming; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the Thomas Crane public library in the city of Quincy for purposes including, but not limited to, equipment, materials and programming; provided further, that not less than $8,000 shall be expended to the Rockland memorial library for purposes including, but not limited to, equipment, materials and programming"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$150,000".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-943

LOC 943

Norfolk and Plymouth District Library Support

Mr. Keenan moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that $8,000 shall be expended to the Abington Public Library for purposes including, but not limited to, equipment, materials and programming; provided further, that $8,000 shall be expended to the Thayer Public Library in the city know as the town of Braintree for purposes including, but not limited to, equipment, materials and programming; provided further, that $8,000 shall be expended to the John Curtis Free Library in the town of Hanover for purposes including, but not limited to, equipment, materials and programming; provided further, that $8,000 shall be expended to the Holbrook Public Library for purposes including, but not limited to, equipment, materials and programming; provided further, that $10,000 shall be expended to the Thomas Crane Public Library in the city of Quincy for purposes including, but not limited to, equipment, materials and programming; provided further, that $8,000 shall be expended to the Rockland Memorial Library for purposes including, but not limited to, equipment, materials and programming"; and by striking our the figure:- "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$150,000".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-944

LOC 944

Quincy Fire Department Communications Infrastructure

Mr. Keenan moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that $50,000 shall be expended to the Quincy fire department for communications infrastructure"; and by striking out the figure:- "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$150,000".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-944-R1

Redraft LOC 944

Quincy Fire Department Communications Infrastructure

Mr. Keenan moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Quincy fire department for communications infrastructure"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$150,000".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-945

LOC 945

Norfolk and Plymouth District Elder Services

Mr. Keenan moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 9110-9002, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to the council on aging in the town of Abington for programming and services; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to the department of elder affairs in the city known as the town of Braintree for programming and services; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to the council on aging in the town of Hanover for programming and services; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to the council on aging in the town of Holbrook for programming and services; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to the department of elder affairs in the city of Quincy for programming and services; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the council on aging in the town of Rockland for programming and services"; and by striking out the figure:- "$29,522,592" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$29,662,592".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-946

LOC 946

Anna’s Pals

Messrs. Rush and O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by inserting the following:- “; provided further that no less than $25,000 be expended to support the operations of Anna’s Pals, a nonprofit aiding pediatric cancer patients and their families”; and by striking the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following:- “$125,000".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-947

LOC 947

Dedham Endicott Estate Fire Safety Upgrades

Mr. Rush moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1599-0026, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, not less than $175,000 shall be expended for the Town of Dedham Endicott Estate fire safety upgrade”; and by striking out the figure “$10,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$10,175,000”


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-948

LOC 948

Morrill Memorial Library

Mr. Rush moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1599-0026, by adding the following:- “; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to Morrill Memorial Library in the town of Norwood for the installation of a study pod to support individual and group learning spaces”; and by striking the figure “$19,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- ”$19,015,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-948-R1

Redraft LOC 948

Morrill Memorial Library

Mr. Rush moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1599-0026, by adding the following:- “; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to Morrill memorial library in the town of Norwood for the installation of a study pod to support individual and group learning spaces”; and by striking out the figure “$10,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$10,015,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-949

LOC 949

Westwood Hybrid Meeting Space

Mr. Rush moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1599-0026, by adding the following:- “; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Town of Westwood for renovations to create a hybrid public meeting space”; and by striking the figure “$10,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- ”$10,050,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-950-R1

Redraft LOC 950

Westwood ADA Improvements

Mr. Rush moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1599-0026, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Westwood for capital improvements to town facilities to help bring the town into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act”; and by striking out the figure “$10,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- ”$10,050,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-950

LOC 950

Westwood ADA Improvements

Mr. Rush moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1599-0026, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Town of Westwood for capital improvements to town facilities to help bring the town into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act”; and by striking the figure “$10,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- ”$10,100,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-951

LOC 951

Boston Housing Authority Modernization

Mr. Rush moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-9005, by inserting the following words:- “; provided further that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to Boston Housing Authority to support the modernization of the M.M. Collins apartments located on Pond Street in the Jamaica Plain section of the city of Boston”; and by striking out the figure “$116,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$116,150,000”. 


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-952-R1

Redraft LOC 952

Sandwich Fire Department Peer Support

Mr. Fernandes moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the Sandwich fire department peer support team for its operations and training for its team members”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$110,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-952

LOC 952

Sandwich Fire Department Peer Support

Mr. Fernandes moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to use allocated resources to support the Sandwich Fire Department Peer Support team to include operations and training of team members for FY 2026,” and by striking out the figure $100,000 and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$110,000.”


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-953-R1

Redraft LOC 953

PFAS-free test gear for fire departments

Mr. Fernandes moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to the towns of Plymouth, Pembroke, Kingston, Plympton, Falmouth, Mashpee, Bourne and Sandwich to purchase PFAS-free test gear for their fire departments”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$140,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-953

LOC 953

PFAS-free test gear for fire departments

Mr. Fernandes moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended for the towns of Plymouth, Pembroke, Kingston, Plympton, Falmouth, Mashpee, Bourne and Sandwich to purchase PFAS-free test gear for the fire department”; and by striking the figure $100,000 and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$140,000.”


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-954

LOC 954

Ambulance for the town of Hamilton

Mr. Tarr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8000-0313, by adding the following words: -"; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended for the acquisition of an ambulance for the town of Hamilton"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$140,000".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-955

LOC 955

Autonomous Robotic Lawnmowers for the town of Topsfield

Mr. Tarr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1599-0026, by adding the following words:- "; provided further that not less than $35,000 shall be expended for the acquisition of an autonomous robotic lawnmower in the town of Topsfield"; and by striking out the figure "$10,000,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$10,035,000".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-956

LOC 956

Study of Chebacco Lake and its watershed in the town of Essex

Mr. Tarr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1599-0026, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended for a study of Chebacco Lake and its watershed in the town of Essex"; and by striking the figure "$10,000,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$10,030,000".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-956-R1

Redraft LOC 956

Study of Chebacco Lake and its watershed in the town of Essex

Mr. Tarr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1599-0026, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to the town of Essex for a study of Chebacco lake and its watershed in the town of Essex"; and by striking out the figure "$10,000,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$10,030,000".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-957

LOC 957

Feasibility Study for a New Elementary school in town of Ipswich

Mr. Tarr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7010-1192, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $90,000 shall be expended for a feasibility study for a new elementary school on the site of the current Doyon elementary school in the town of Ipswich"; and by striking the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$190,000".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-958

LOC 958

Wastewater treatment plant upgrades in Gloucester

Mr. Tarr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1599-0026, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $90,000 shall be expended for the planning, design, and construction of wastewater treatment plant upgrades in the city of Gloucester"; and by striking the figure "$10,000,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:-"$10,090,000".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-959

LOC 959

ADA- Compliance for the Manchester-by-the-Sea public library in Manchester-by-the-Sea

Mr. Tarr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1599-0026, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $5,000 shall be expended for ADA compliance upgrades at the Manchester-by-the-Sea public library in the town of Manchester-by-the-Sea"; and by striking the figure "$10,000,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:-"$10,005,000".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-960

LOC 960

ATV for the Boxford Police Department

Mr. Tarr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8000-0313, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended for the purchase of an all-terrain vehicle for the Boxford Police Department in the town of Boxford"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$115,000".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-961-R1

Redraft LOC 961

HVAC System for the Rockport Public Library

Mr. Tarr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1599-0026, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for a heating, ventilation and air conditioning system at the Rockport public library"; and by striking out the figure '$10,000,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$10,050,000".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-961

LOC 961

HVAC System for the Rockport Public Library

Mr. Tarr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1599-0026, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall expended for a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system at the rockport public library in the town of Rockport:" and by striking out the figure, '$10,000,000" and inserting in place thereof the following:- "$10,050,000".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-962

LOC 962

Van for the council on aging in Newburyport

Mr. Tarr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1599-0026, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended for the purchase of a van for the council on aging in the city of Newburyport"; and by striking the figure "$10,000,000"; and inserting in place thereof the following figure:-"$10,040,000".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-963

LOC 963

Vaping detection equipment in North Andover

Messrs. Tarr and Finegold and Ms. Edwards moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7010-1192, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended for vaping detection equipment and vaping prevention at the North Andover public schools in the town of North Andover"; and by striking the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$130,000".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-964

LOC 964

Economic development in the Wenham

Mr. Tarr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:-"; provided further, that not less $10,000 shall be expended for economic development in the town of Wenham;" and by striking out figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$110,000"


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-965

LOC 965

Amesbury Document Preservation

Mr. Finegold moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1599-0026, by inserting after the words “through the District Local Technical Assistance Fund” the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to the city of Amesbury for costs associated with the digitization and preservation of municipal documents”; and by striking out the figure “$10,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$10,040,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-966

LOC 966

North Andover Town Hall

Messrs. Finegold and Tarr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1599-0026, by inserting after the words “through the District Local Technical Assistance Fund” the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended for accessibility improvements at North Andover town hall”; and by striking out the figure “$10,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$10,015,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-967

LOC 967

Patriots Memorial Park

Messrs. Finegold and Tarr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1410-1616, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of North Andover for the creation of a 9/11 memorial at Patriots Memorial Park”; and by striking out the figure “$250,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “275,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-968

LOC 968

Matt Brown Foundation

Messrs. Rush and O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by inserting the following:- “; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Matt Brown Foundation, Inc. in Norwood to support individuals and families living with or recovering from illness or injury, with a particular emphasis on those living with or recovering from spinal cord injuries”; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following:- "$125,000".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-969

LOC 969

Dover–Sherborn Makerspace

Ms. Rausch moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7010-1192, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Dover-Sherborn Regional Public School District to create a collaborative makerspace lab for students and provide related professional development for educators ”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$150,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-970

LOC 970

Franklin 250th Anniversary Celebration

Ms. Rausch moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the 250th anniversary celebration in the city known as the town of Franklin”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$150,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-971

LOC 971

Storage unit in the program room at the Rowley Public Library

Mr. Tarr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1599-0026, by adding the following words:-"; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended for a storage unit at the Rowley Public Library in the town of Rowley," and by striking the figure, "$10,000,000" and inserting in place thereof the following:-"$10,010,000"


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-972

LOC 972

Bellforge Summer Concert Series in Medfield

Ms. Rausch moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Bellforge Arts Center in the town of Medfield for a summer sounds concert series”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$150,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-973

LOC 973

Milford Town Park Improvements

Ms. Rausch moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for renovations and improvements to the Milford Town Park in the town of Milford”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$125,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-974

LOC 974

Millis Police Department Outreach Equipment

Ms. Rausch moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8000-0313, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $65,000 shall be expended for a critical incident response and community outreach truck in the police department in the town of Millis”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$165,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-975

LOC 975

Needham Assessing Department Equipment

Ms. Rausch moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $70,000 shall be expended for an electric vehicle for the assessing department in the town of Needham”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$170,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-976

LOC 976

Norfolk Infrastructure Improvement Projects

Ms. Rausch moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1599-0026, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended for emergency access poles with AEDs at athletic field complexes in the town of Norfolk; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended for senior center parking lot improvements in the town of Norfolk”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$150,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-977

LOC 977

Plainville Police Department Radios

Ms. Rausch moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8000-0313, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for radios in the police department in the town of Plainville”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$125,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-978

LOC 978

Site remediation in the town of Groveland

Mr. Tarr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:-"; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended for building demolition and site remediation by the town of Groveland of the property formerly occupied by the Valley Screw Company;" and by striking the figure:-"$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following:-"$120,000"


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-979

LOC 979

Wrentham Public Library Upgrades

Ms. Rausch moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for furniture, layout, and technology upgrades at the Fiske Public Library in the town of Wrentham”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$150,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-980

LOC 980

Tewksbury Public Library Roof

Mr. Finegold moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for repairs and renovations to the roof of Tewksbury public library”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$125,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-981

LOC 981

Bellingham Senior Center

Ms. Rausch moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1599-0026, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $65,000 shall be expended for senior center parking lot improvements in the town of Bellingham”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$165,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-982

LOC 982

Sholan Farms

Mr. Cronin moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Sholan Farms in the city of Leominster for on-farm infrastructure, land management, and maintenance costs"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$200,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-983

LOC 983

Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry, Inc

Mr. Cronin moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 2511-0107, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry, Inc. for transportation vehicles to combat food insecurity in the community”; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$150,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-984

LOC 984

Lincoln-Weston Food Pantry

Mr. Barrett moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 2511-0107, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $45,000 shall be expended for the food pantry run by the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul located behind Saint Joseph church in the town of Lincoln"; and by striking out the figure “100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “145,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-985

LOC 985

Medford High School Theater Sound System

Ms. Jehlen moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7010-1192, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $35,000 be provided to the City of Medford, Medford Public Schools for the purchase and installation of a theater sound system at Medford High School” and by striking the figure “$100,000” and by inserting in place thereof the new figure:- “$135,000”


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-985-R1

Redraft LOC 985

Medford High School Theater Sound System

Ms. Jehlen moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7010-1192, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended to Medford public schools for the purchase and installation of a theater sound system at Medford high school”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$135,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-986-R1

Redraft LOC 986

Somerville Older Adult Bridge Subsidy

Ms. Jehlen and Mr. Driscoll moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0107, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to the city of Somerville to continue the  short-term housing bridge pilot program established under item 7004-0107 of chapter 140 of the acts of 2024 to facilitate interim housing stability for individuals applying for more affordable permanent housing situations; provided further, that eligibility for the pilot program shall include households with individuals: (i) age 60 or older residing in the city of Somerville, who are otherwise eligible for housing under item 7004-9005 or item 7004-9024; (ii) with incomes not more than 80 per cent of the area median income; and (iii) at risk of eviction due to their inability to consistently pay rent; provided further, that households participating in the pilot program shall not, while receiving such assistance, be required to pay more than 30 per cent of their monthly adjusted income for rent; provided further, that the executive office of housing and livable communities shall conduct a study to examine the feasibility and benefits of expanding the short-term housing bridge pilot program statewide; provided further, that not later than June 30, 2026, the executive office of housing and livable communities, in consultation with the executive office of aging and independence, the city of Somerville, Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless, Inc., and the Aging Services Access Points, shall submit a report on the outcomes of the study to the joint committee on aging and independence, the joint committee on housing and the house and senate committees on ways and means that shall include, but not be limited to: (a) the number of people served by the program, including available demographic information; (b) the average cost per participant; (c) whether participants have previously received services from the executive office; (d) the length of time participants utilize services before being able to access permanent housing solutions; (e) any projected cost-savings to the commonwealth associated with this program; (f) any policy or legislative recommendations to implement the program statewide or support housing stability for those eligible for the program; (g) the projected costs of implementing the program statewide; (h) any projected cost-savings of implementing the program statewide; and (i) testimony and recommendations from at least 3 older adults who have experienced housing instability or homelessness who shall be chosen by Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless, Inc.”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$300,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-986

LOC 986

Somerville Older Adult Bridge Subsidy

Ms. Jehlen moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0107, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $200,000 shall be expended to the city of Somerville to continue a short-term housing bridge pilot program to facilitate interim housing stability for individuals applying for more affordable permanent housing situations; provided further, that eligibility for the pilot program shall include households with individuals: (i) age 60 or older residing in the city of Somerville, who are otherwise eligible for housing under item 7004-9005 or item 7004-9024; (ii) with incomes not more than 80 per cent of the area median income; and (iii) at risk of eviction due to their inability to consistently pay rent; provided further, that households participating in the pilot program shall not, while receiving such assistance, be required to pay more than 30 per cent of their monthly adjusted income for rent” and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$300,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-987

LOC 987

Groundwork Somerville

Ms. Jehlen moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided, that not less than $35,000 be provided to Groundwork Somerville for supporting continued programming”; and by striking the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$135,000”


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-987-R1

Redraft LOC 987

Groundwork Somerville

Ms. Jehlen moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended to Groundwork Somerville, Inc. to support continued programming to promote environmental, economic and social wellbeing”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$135,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-988-R1

Redraft LOC 988

Curtis-Tufts High School Van

Ms. Jehlen moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7010-1192, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $60,000 shall be expended to Medford public schools for the purchase of a school van for the Curtis-Tufts high school”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$160,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-988

LOC 988

Curtis-Tufts High School Van

Ms. Jehlen moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7010-1192, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $60,000 be provided to the city of Medford, Medford Public Schools for the purchase of a school van for the Curtis-Tufts High School” and by striking the figure “$100,000” and by inserting in place thereof the new figure:- “$160,000”


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-989

LOC 989

ABCD Mobile Homeless Outreach

Ms. Jehlen and Mr. Collins moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0107, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $95,000 be expended to Action for Boston Community Development, Inc. for its mobile homeless outreach team for service in Everett, Malden and Medford"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$195,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-989-R1

Redraft LOC 989

ABCD Mobile Homeless Outreach

Ms. Jehlen and Mr. Collins moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0107, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to Action for Boston Community Development, Inc. for its mobile homeless outreach team for service in Everett, Malden and Medford"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$175,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-990

LOC 990

Community Action Agency of Somerville

Ms. Jehlen moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0107, by adding the following:- "; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for the Community Action Agency of Somerville, Inc. for tenant rights education and advocacy"; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$175,000"


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-991-R1

Redraft LOC 991

Salisbury Beach Carousel

Mr. Tarr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended for capital costs associated with preserving, operating and maintaining the Salisbury Beach carousel operated by the Salisbury Beach Pavilion Charitable Holding Trust"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:-"$115,000".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-991

LOC 991

Salisbury Beach Carousel

Mr. Tarr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:-"; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expend for capital costs associated with preserving, operating, and maintaining the Salisbury Beach Carousel operated by the Salisbury Beach Pavilion Charitable Holding Trust;" and by striking the figure, "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following:-"$115,000"


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-992

LOC 992

VNA Senior Living Somerville

Ms. Jehlen moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, not less than $250,000 for the VNA of Eastern Massachusetts to pay for a new HVAC system at the VNA Senior Living at Highland location" and by striking the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the figure:- "$350,000"


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-992-R1

Redraft LOC 992

VNA Senior Living Somerville

Ms. Jehlen moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $170,000 shall be expended for the Visiting Nurse Association of Eastern Massachusetts, Inc. to provide quality care and services to low-income and housing unstable individuals at its VNA Senior Living at Highland location"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$270,000".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-993

LOC 993

Cardiac monitor for the Newbury Fire Department

Mr. Tarr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:-"provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the town of Newbury for

a new cardiac monitor/defibrillators for the town of Newbury," by striking the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following:-"$120,000"


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-993-R1

Redraft LOC 993

Cardiac monitor for the Newbury Fire Department

Mr. Tarr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the town of Newbury for a new cardiac monitor/defibrillators for the Newbury fire department"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:-"$120,000".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-994

LOC 994

Dunstable Municipal Improvements

Mr. Kennedy moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended towards municipal improvements in the town of Dunstable"; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$175,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-995

LOC 995

Pepperell Municipal Improvements

Mr. Kennedy moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended towards municipal improvements in the town of Pepperell"; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$175,000”.

 


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-996

LOC 996

Dracut Municipal Improvements

Mr. Kennedy moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended towards municipal improvements in the town of Dracut"; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$175,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-997

LOC 997

Tyngsborough Municipal Improvements

Mr. Kennedy moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended towards the municipal improvements in the town of Tyngsborough"; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$175,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-998

LOC 998

Community Programming

Mr. Collins moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Joseph Nee South Boston Collaborative Center for substance use disorder programming; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to South Boston Neighborhood House, Inc. for community programming; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Project D.E.E.P Assoc., Inc. for an educational enrichment program in the Dorchester section of the city of Boston; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Ella J. Baker House Inc.; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Caribbean American Carnival Association of Boston, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Julie's Family Learning Program, Inc.; provided further, not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Redefining Our Community Inc. for their Morton Street community room programming; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Boston Firefighter and Family Cancer Foundation Co. to support members who are diagnosed with occupational cancer; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the Handel and Haydn Society to support their youth choirs; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Joyce and James Reed Charitable Trust for technological training and education programs administered by the South End Technology Center; provided further that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the South Boston Neighborhood Development Corporation for the South Boston Street Festival; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Save the Harbor, Save the Bay to support staffing at Carson Beach within Old Harbor Reservation to provide assistance at special permitted events and part of the Better Beaches Program; provided further that not less than $10,000 shall be expended for City Lights for programming; provided further that not less that $30,000 shall be expended to South Boston Special Kids and Young Adults for their group activities and programming”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$600,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-998-R1

Redraft LOC 998

Community Programming

Mr. Collins moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Joseph Nee South Boston Collaborative Center for substance use disorder programming; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to South Boston Neighborhood House, Inc. for community programming; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Ella J. Baker House Inc. for youth programming; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Caribbean American Carnival Association of Boston, Inc. for cultural events in the community; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for Julie's Family Learning Program, Inc. for family support, wellness and education initiatives; provided further, not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Redefining Our Community Inc. for their Morton Street community room programming; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Boston Firefighter and Family Cancer Foundation Co. to support members who are diagnosed with occupational cancer; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the Handel and Haydn Society to support their youth choirs; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Joyce and James Reed Charitable Trust for technological training and education programs administered by the South End Technology Center, Inc.; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the South Boston Neighborhood Development Corporation for the South Boston Street Festival to be enjoyed by local residents; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Save the Harbor, Save the Bay, Inc. to support staffing at Carson beach within Old Harbor reservation and provide assistance at special permitted events; provided further that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to Boston City Lights Foundation, Inc. for its performing arts and cultural programming; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to South Boston Special Kids & Young Adults Corp for their group activities and programming; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Boston Women’s Heritage Trail for the Cedar Grove project, honoring 133 women from the Home for Aged Colored Women buried in two unmarked graves, supporting historical preservation and public engagement in Dorchester; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Boston Irish Heritage Trail to expand the trail as a historical and cultural attraction for residents, visitors and educators; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Dorchester Food Co-op for food security programming; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for The People’s Academy to support its pre-apprenticeship program training inner-city residents in the copper trade”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$600,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-999-R1

Redraft LOC 999

Abington Police Department

Mr. Keenan moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8000-0313, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to the Abington police department for purposes including, but not limited to, training, embedded clinicians and an enclosed transport trailer for critical incident response"; and by striking out the figure:- "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$120,000".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-999

LOC 999

Abington Police Department

Mr. Keenan moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8000-0313, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that $20,000 shall be expended to the Abington police department for purposes including, but not limited to, training, embedded clinicians and an enclosed transport trailer for critical incident response"; and by striking out the figure:- "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$120,000".

 

 


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1000

LOC 1000

Scituate Field House and Pump Station

Mr. O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “provided further, that not less than $150,000 shall be expended to the town of Scituate for the purpose of connecting the W.P.A Field House and Pump Station to town’s fiber optic network” and by striking out the figure “$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$250,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1001

LOC 1001

Swampscott Council on Aging

Mr. Crighton moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 9110-9002, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Swampscott Council on Aging for facilities upgrades”; and by striking out the figure "$29,522,592" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$29,547,592".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1002

LOC 1002

City of Lynn Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Supports

Mr. Crighton moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 4512-0205, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $125,000 shall be expended to the city of Lynn for mental health and substance use disorder services”; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$225,000".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1003

LOC 1003

Ferry Hill Center programming

Mr. O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the James P Harrington Organization, Inc. in the town of Marshfield"; and by striking out the figure “$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$350,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1003-R1

Redraft LOC 1003

Ferry Hill Center programming

Mr. O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be expended to the James P Harrington Organization, Inc. in the town of Marshfield to support health and wellness programming at Ferry hill"; and by striking out the figure “$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$350,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1004

LOC 1004

Camp Fire North Shore

Mr. Crighton moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Camp Fire North Shore, Inc. for youth programming”; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$150,000".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1005

LOC 1005

Nahant Little League

Mr. Crighton moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to the town of Nahant for capital improvements to parks”; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$130,000".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1006

LOC 1006

Catholic Charities Lynn Food Pantry

Mr. Crighton moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 2511-0107, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the operation of the Catholic Charities Food Pantry of Lynn”; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$150,000".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1007

LOC 1007

Glen Meadow Little League Field Improvements

Mr. Crighton moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $45,000 shall be expended for improvements to the Glen Meadow Little League field in the town of Lynnfield”; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$145,000".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1008

LOC 1008

Newhall Park Playground Updates

Mr. Crighton moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for playground upgrades at Newhall Park in the town of Lynnfield”; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$200,000".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1009

LOC 1009

Jackson Park Track and Field Repairs

Mr. Crighton moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7010-1192, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $35,000 shall be expended to the town of Swampscott for repairs to the Jackson Park track and field at Swampscott High School"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$135,000".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1010

LOC 1010

War Memorials in the City of Lynn

Mr. Crighton moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1410-1616, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to the city of Lynn for the construction and repair of war memorials"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$140,000".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1011

LOC 1011

Greater Lynn Senior Services

Mr. Crighton moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 2511-0107, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $90,000 shall be expended to Greater Lynn Senior Services, Inc. for the operation of the Phoenix Food Hub located in the city of Lynn"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$190,000".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1012

LOC 1012

Girls on the Run

Mr. Crighton moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7010-1192, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Girls on the Run Greater Boston, Inc to provide social-emotional learning and physical activity curriculum to elementary and middle school-aged girls in the city of Lynn and the towns of Lynnfield, Marblehead, Nahant, Saugus and Swampscott”; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$150,000".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1013

LOC 1013

Saugus Harbormaster

Mr. Crighton moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 2330-0100, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for a boat for the harbormaster in the town of Saugus”; and by striking out the figure "$9,639,804" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$9,689,804".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1014

LOC 1014

Raw Art Works

Mr. Crighton moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for RAW Arts in Lynn to support youth programing"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$150,000".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1014-R1

Redraft LOC 1014

Raw Art Works

Mr. Crighton moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to RAW Art Works, Inc. in the city of Lynn to support youth programing"; and by striking out the figure "$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$150,000".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1015-R1

Redraft LOC 1015

Holyoke YMCA

Mr. Velis moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 4590-1507, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $70,000 shall be expended for the Greater Holyoke YMCA in the city of Holyoke for improvements to its facilities, including, but not limited to, its locker rooms, to support its youth physical fitness programming”; and by striking out the figure “$7,200,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$7,270,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1015

LOC 1015

Holyoke YMCA

Mr. Velis moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 4590-1507, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $70,000 shall be expended for the Greater Holyoke YMCA in the city of Holyoke for improvements to locker rooms”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$170,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1016

LOC 1016

Southampton Council on Aging

Mr. Velis moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 9110-9002, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Southampton Council on Aging in the town of Southampton for capital improvements and programming”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$125,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1017-R2

2nd Redraft LOC 1017

Supporting South Shore Nonprofits

Mr. O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to Type One, Inc. in the town of Hingham to combat type 1 diabetes; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Tiny Transplant Titans Inc in the city known as the town of Weymouth to provide support to children who have received life-saving transplants; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Magical Moon Foundation, Inc. in the town of Marshfield to nurture and empower children with cancer and other life threatening conditions by teaching healthy ways to deal with challenges and stress; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to Norwell Grange Corporation based in the town of Norwell to encourage agricultural and environmental sustainability; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to The Cook Family Charitable Fund, Inc. in the town of Marshfield to enhance the well-being of individuals facing challenges associated with addiction, cancer and intellectual disabilities; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to Hull Lifesaving Museum Inc. in the town of Hull to promote tourism in the south shore region; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to Norwell Visiting Nurse Association, Inc. in the town of Norwell to deliver quality in-home care to those in need; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be provided to The Friends of the Marshfield Dog Park, Inc. in the town of Marshfield to maintain the dog park and foster community growth; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to Hull Pride Incorporated in the town of Hull to strengthen local community connections; provided further, that not less than $5,000 shall be expended to St. John the Evangelist Church in the town of Hingham to support the program known as Laundry Love to provide laundry assistance to low-income individuals throughout the South Shore"; and by striking out the figure “$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$280,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1017-R1

Redraft LOC 1017

Supporting South Shore Nonprofits

Mr. O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to Type One, Inc. in the town of Hingham to combat type 1 diabetes; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Tiny Transplant Titans Inc in the city known as the town of Weymouth to provide support to children who have received life-saving transplants; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Magical Moon Foundation, Inc. in the town of Marshfield to nurture and empower children with cancer and other life threatening conditions by teaching healthy ways to deal with challenges and stress; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to Norwell Grange Corporation based in the town of Norwell to encourage agricultural and environmental sustainability; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to The Cook Family Charitable Fund, Inc. in the town of Marshfield to enhance the well-being of individuals facing challenges associated with addiction, cancer and intellectual disabilities; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to Hull Lifesaving Museum Inc. in the town of Hull to promote tourism in the south shore region; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to Norwell Visiting Nurse Association, Inc. in the town of Norwell to deliver quality in-home care to those in need; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be provided to The Friends of the Marshfield Dog Park, Inc. in the town of Marshfield to maintain the dog park and foster community growth; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to Hull Pride Incorporated in the town of Hull to strengthen local community connections"; and by striking out the figure “$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$280,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1017

LOC 1017

Supporting South Shore Nonprofits

Mr. O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to Type One, Inc. in the town of Hingham; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to Tiny Transplant Titans Inc. in the city known as the Town of Weymouth; provided further, that no less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Magical Moon Foundation, Inc. in the town of Marshfield; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to the Norwell Grange Corporation based in the town of Norwell; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to the Cook Family Charitable Fund, Inc., in the town of Marshfield; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to Hull Lifesaving Museum, Inc. in the town of Hull; provided further, that not less than $30,000 shall be expended to Norwell Visiting Nurse Association, Inc. in the town of Norwell; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be provided to the Friends of the Marshfield Dog Park, Inc. in the town of Marshfield; provided further, that not less than $10,000 shall be expended to the Hull Pride, Inc. in the town of Hull"; and by striking out the figure “$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$280,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1018

LOC 1018

Bass River

Mr. Cyr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 2810-0122, by adding the following words:- “provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Friends of Bass River for the purchase and instillation of passive filtration culvert inserts and to address the removal of Chesapeake Bay boring sponge in the Bass River in Dennis and Yarmouth”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$150,000”


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1019

LOC 1019

Harbor Homes

Mr. Cyr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0107, by adding the following words:- “provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Martha’s Vineyard Commission to conduct a feasibility study to determine a permanent location for Martha’s Vineyard shelter services”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$150,000”


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1020

LOC 1020

Cape Cod Bridges Coalition

Mr. Cyr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce to support regional businesses and nonprofits relating to the Cape Cod bridges replacement project and implementation of a transportation management agency”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$200,000”


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1020-R1

Redraft LOC 1020

Cape Cod Bridges Coalition

Mr. Cyr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $60,000 shall be expended to the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce to support regional businesses and nonprofits relating to the Cape Cod bridges replacement project and the implementation of a transportation management agency”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$160,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1021

LOC 1021

Cape and Islands Veterans Outreach Center

Mr. Cyr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1410-1616, by adding the following words:- “provided further, that not less than $20,000 shall be expended to Cape and Islands Veterans Outreach Center, Inc., for the purchase of a new software-based ride scheduling system and for a contract for services with the Cape Cod & Islands regional group of the Blinded Veterans Association”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$120,000”


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1022

LOC 1022

Museum of African American History of Nantucket

Mr. Cyr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to the Museum of African American History, Incorporated in the town of Nantucket for security upgrades at the African Meeting House”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$200,000”


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1022-R1

Redraft LOC 1022

Museum of African American History of Nantucket

Mr. Cyr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Museum of African American History, Incorporated in the town of Nantucket for operational support and upgrades to the historic African Meeting House including, but not limited to, preparations for the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$150,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1023

LOC 1023

Launch Transitions Transportation

Mr. Cyr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7010-1192, by adding the following words:- “provided further, that not less than $70,000 shall be expended to the Barnstable Public School District for costs associated with transporting students in the Launch Transitions program, including the purchase of a handicap accessible van”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$170,000”


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1024

LOC 1024

Hyannis Main Street Connectivity

Mr. Cyr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended to Hyannis Main Street Business Improvement District for subsidized fiber internet connections for small businesses located within the Hyannis business improvement district”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$200,000”


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1025-R1

Redraft LOC 1025

Avon VFW Post 2001

Mr. Brady moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1410-0012, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Avon VFW Post 8892 for necessary infrastructure repairs to improve Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility for veterans and the general public’’; and by striking out the figure”$9,678,473” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$9,703,473”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1025

LOC 1025

Avon VFW Post 2001

Mr. Brady moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1410-0012, by adding the following words: -"; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Avon VFW Post 2001 for necessary infrastructure repairs to the floors, ceiling, walls and new ADA bathrooms, doors and windows ’’; and by striking out the figure”$9,678,473” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$9,703,473”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1026

LOC 1026

Boston Symphony Orchestra

Ms. Edwards and Mr. O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 2810-0122, by inserting the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be provided to the Boston 4 Celebrations Foundation, Inc. for the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular for the fourth of July, Independence Day celebrations on the Charles River"; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$350,000".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1027-R1

Redraft LOC 1027

Hampden Town Hall Security Improvements

Mr. Oliveira moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1599-0026, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $90,000 shall be expended for town hall security improvements in the town of Hampden”; and by striking out the figure “$10,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$10,090,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1027

LOC 1027

Hampden Town Hall Security Improvements

Mr. Oliveira moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1599-0026, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $90,000 shall be expended to the town of Hampden for security improvements for Town Hall”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$190,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1028

LOC 1028

Girls on the Run Western Mass

Messrs. Oliveira, Velis, Gómez and Mark moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7010-1192, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Girls on the Run of Western MA, Inc. to provide social-emotional learning and physical activity curricula to elementary and middle school-aged girls”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$150,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1029-R1

Redraft LOC 1029

Cultural Center of Cape Cod

Mr. Cyr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to The Cultural Center of Cape Cod, Inc., for facility upgrades and improvements that promote Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$150,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1029

LOC 1029

Cultural Center of Cape Cod

Mr. Cyr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to The Cultural Center of Cape Cod, Inc., for the purchase and instillation of a limited use, limited application elevator for accessibility”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$150,000”


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1030

LOC 1030

Cape Abilities

Mr. Cyr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Cape Abilities for parking area expansion, improving accessibility and emergency vehicle access”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$150,000”


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1031

LOC 1031

Old State House/Old South Meeting House

Ms. Edwards and Mr. O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-0900, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $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". and by striking out the figures “$283,203” and inserting in place thereof the figures “$533,203."


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1032

LOC 1032

Belchertown Central Rail Trail

Mr. Oliveira moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following:- "; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the town of Belchertown for the Mass Central Rail Trail”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$125,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1033

LOC 1033

Wareham Bandshell Accessibility & Seating

Mrs. Dooner moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by inserting the following:- “; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for accessibility and seating improvements at the Lillian Gregerman Bandshell in the town of Wareham”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$150,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1034

LOC 1034

Dighton COA Parking Lot Expansion

Mrs. Dooner moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 9110-9002, by inserting the following:- “; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended for the expansion of the parking lot at the Dighton Council on Aging”; and by striking out the figure “$29,522,592” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$29,562,592”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1035

LOC 1035

Rachel's Table

Mr. Oliveira moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 2511-0107, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Rachel’s Table to continue with anti-hunger initiatives”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$150,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1036

LOC 1036

Taunton Regional WWTF Groundwater Discharge Expansion

Mrs. Dooner moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1599-0026, by adding the following words:-“; provided further, that not less than $234,000 shall be expended for the design, site assessment, and estimated construction costs associated with the development of a proposed groundwater discharge site and secondary discharge for the city of Taunton’s wastewater treatment facility, which serves as a regional sewer system supporting Taunton, Raynham, Dighton, and portions of Norton.”; and by striking out the figure “$10,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$10,234,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1037

LOC 1037

Rehoboth Housing Authority Senior Project Support

Mrs. Dooner moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0107, by inserting the following:- “; provided further, that not less than $15,000 shall be expended to support senior housing project consulting and planning for the Rehoboth Housing Authority”


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1038

LOC 1038

Springfield Performing Arts Ventures for Upgrades to 52Sumner

Messrs. Oliveira and Gómez moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116,  by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $60,000 shall be expended for Springfield Performing Arts Ventures Inc. for upgrades to 52Sumner”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$160,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1038-R1

Redraft LOC 1038

Springfield Performing Arts Ventures for Upgrades to 52Sumner

Messrs. Oliveira and Gómez moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $60,000 shall be expended for Springfield Performing Arts Ventures Inc. to promote increased access to the arts in the community and support continued programming at 52Sumner”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$160,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1039

LOC 1039

The Zoo in Forest Park

Mr. Oliveira moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7007-0952, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center to support workforce and economic development, travel and tourism and wildlife conservation”; and by striking out the figure “$4,700,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$4,775,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1040

LOC 1040

Museum of African American History

Ms. Edwards, Mr. Keenan and Ms. Miranda moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-0900, in line 12 by inserting after "commonwealth" the following: "provided further, that no less than $250,000 shall be expended for Museum of African American History": and in said item by striking out the figures "$283,203" and inserting in place thereof the figures "533,203"


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1041

LOC 1041

Braintree Council on Aging

Mr. Driscoll moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 9110-9002, by adding the following; “provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Council on Aging in the Town of Braintree” and by striking out the figure “$29,522,592” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:-”$29,572,592”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1041-R1

Redraft LOC 1041

Braintree Council on Aging

Mr. Driscoll moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 9110-9002, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the department of elder affairs in the city known as the town of Braintree”; and by striking out the figure “$29,522,592” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$29,572,592”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1042

LOC 1042

Stoughton Fire Department

Mr. Driscoll moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050,  by inserting after the word “departments” the following: “; provided further that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Town of Stoughton for equipment upgrades and the continuation of essential services for the Stoughton Fire Department” and in said item by striking out the figures “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the figures “$150,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1042-R1

Redraft LOC 1042

Stoughton Fire Department

Mr. Driscoll moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the town of Stoughton for equipment upgrades and the continuation of essential services at the Stoughton fire department”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$150,000".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1043

LOC 1043

Bridgewater Town River Landing Pavilion

Mr. Driscoll moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-1116, by adding the following words:- “; provided further that not less than $60,000 shall be expended to the Town of Bridgewater for building a pavilion and other improvements associated with a pavilion at the Town River Landing” and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:-”$160,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1044

LOC 1044

Randolph Fire Department Generator

Mr. Driscoll moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding at the end the following: “provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to the Town of Randolph’s Fire Department for purposes of a new emergency backup generator at the Randolph Fire Central Station;” and in said item by striking out the figures “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the figures “$150,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1044-R1

Redraft LOC 1044

Randolph Fire Department Generator

Mr. Driscoll moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to the town of Randolph for the purchase of a new emergency backup generator for the Randolph fire department’s central station”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$140,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1045

LOC 1045

Easton Tricentennial Celebration

Mr. Driscoll moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7008-0900, by adding the following words:- “; provided further that not less than $35,000 shall be expended to the Town of Easton for purposes related to it’s tricentennial celebration” and by striking out the figure “$283,203” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:-”$318,203”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1046

LOC 1046

Milton Fire Department

Mr. Driscoll moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following: "provided further that not less than $40,000 shall be expended for the Milton Fire Department”


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1046-R1

Redraft LOC 1046

Milton Fire Department

Mr. Driscoll moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to the Milton fire department”; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$140,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1047-R1

Redraft LOC 1047

Randolph Social Worker

Mr. Driscoll moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 4590-1507, by adding the following words:- “; and provided further, that not less than $40,000 shall be expended to the city known as the town of Randolph to support its enhanced social services program”; and by striking out the figure “$7,200,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$7,240,000”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1047

LOC 1047

Randolph Social Worker

Mr. Driscoll moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 4590-1507, by adding at the end the following: “provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to the Town of Randolph for purposes of continued funding for the town’s Enhanced Social Services Program”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1048

LOC 1048

Easterseals

Mr. Driscoll, Ms. Miranda and Mr. O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 4120-4000, by inserting after the word “2023” the following:-“; provided further, that not less than $60,000 shall be expended to Easterseals Massachusetts to conduct a building needs assessment relative to renovations of the Wellness and Recreation Complex at The Bridge Center in the Town of Bridgewater.”


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1049

LOC 1049

West Bridgewater Food Pantry

Mr. Driscoll moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 2511-0107, by adding the following: "provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the West Bridgewater Food Pantry".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1049-R1

Redraft LOC 1049

West Bridgewater Food Pantry

Mr. Driscoll moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 2511-0107, by adding the following words:- "; provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended for West Bridgewater Food Pantry, Inc. to combat food insecurity"; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$125,000".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1050

LOC 1050

West Bridgewater Council on Aging

Mr. Driscoll moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 9110-9002, by adding the following; “provided further, that not less than $25,000 shall be expended to the Council on Aging in the Town of West Bridgewater”


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1051

LOC 1051

Ludlow Veterans Programming

Mr. Oliveira moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1410-0010, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the Ludlow department of veterans’ services for services including, but not limited to, monthly veterans’ lunches, food pantry supports and outreach programming”; and by striking out the figure “$12,435,036” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:-”$12,485,036”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1052-R2

2nd Redraft LOC 1052

We Reach Workforce Development

Ms. Edwards moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0107, by adding the following words:- "provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be provided to We Reach, Inc. to expand its workforce development and apprenticeship training programs"; and by striking out the figure "$2,334,936" and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- "$2,434,936".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1052-R1

Redraft LOC 1052

We Reach Workforce Development

Ms. Edwards moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7003-0100, by inserting the following words:- "provided further, that not less than $250,000 shall be provided to We Reach to expand its workforce development and apprenticeship training programs".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1052

LOC 1052

We Reach Workforce Development

Ms. Edwards moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0107, by inserting in line x, the following:- "provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for the restoration of public walkways along Summit Avenue in the city known as the town of Winthrop".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1053

LOC 1053

Baystate Wing Hospital Corporation

Mr. Oliveira moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 4000-0300, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for Baystate Wing Hospital Corporation in the town of Palmer to ensure health equity by creating open access hours for emergency department mental health patient follow-up services in the hospital and to establish an open walk-in clinic for patients with mental health issues" ”; and by striking out the figure “$158,090,882” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:-”$158,140.882”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1054

LOC 1054

Debbie's Treasure Chest

Mr. Payano moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 0640-0300, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended to Debbie's Treasure Chest in the city of Lawrence to provide aid and support to disadvantaged and at-risk families in the Merrimack Valley; ”and by striking out the figure "$26,045,152" and inserting in place thereof the figure "26,095,152".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1055

LOC 1055

Elevated Thought

Mr. Payano moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 0640-0300, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended to Elevated Thought, Inc. to support the creation of murals in the city of Lawrence"; and by striking out the figure "$26,045,152" and inserting in place thereof the figure "26,120,152".


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1057

LOC 1057

Blue Hills Observatory

Messrs. Driscoll, O'Connor and Keenan moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 2810-0100, by inserting after “commonwealth” the following: “; provided further that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Blue Hills Observatory; and in said item by striking out the figures “112,563,141” and inserting in place thereof the figures "112,663,141”.


Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-1058

LOC 1058

Joshua Kaye Foundation

Mr. Driscoll moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 2511-0107, by adding after the phrase “nutritious food” the following; “provided that not less than $10,000 shall be expended in a grant for the Joshua Kaye Foundation for the purposes of combating food insecurity in the commonwealth,” and by striking the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof “$110,000”