BOSTON — Senator Sal DiDomenico recently met with fire chiefs from 35 fire departments across Metro Boston at a State House event, including Chelsea Fire Chief, Leonard Albanese, Everett Acting Fire Chief Sabato LoRusso, Cambridge's Assistant Chief, Brian Gover, and Revere's former Fire Chief, Gene Doherty. The event featured an informational session about the critical issues currently affecting the Fire Service in the Commonwealth and the support they need from the State Legislature.

“I am so grateful for all these public servants who sacrifice their wellbeing to keep our communities safe and put our minds at ease,” said Senator Sal DiDomenico, Assistant Majority Leader of the Massachusetts Senate. “I will always be a steadfast supporter of fire departments in my district and throughout Massachusetts.”

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Everett —Senator Sal DiDomenico secured funding in the state budget so that the Everett High School Music Program could purchase a brand-new truck for their competitions.  The school’s marching band, percussion ensemble, and color guard will use this truck to transport their equipment as they compete and perform throughout Massachusetts and the United States.

“This amazing and talented group of students has dedicated countless hours perfecting their performances and they deserve a new truck like this one that reflects their passion and care for the marching band, percussion ensemble and color guard,” said Senator Sal DiDomenico, Assistant Majority Leader of the Massachusetts Senate. “I am a longtime supporter of Everett's music program and now they will have a modern truck for many years to come as they travel to their competitions and events. The students deserve it and I look forward to the continued success and accomplishments of our student-musicians and the dedicated staff.”

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DiDomenico’s priority legislative proposal has been implemented through the state budget, guaranteeing free breakfast and lunch to all K-12 students

BOSTON — Recently, Senator DiDomenico and his staff were recognized for their leadership in passing legislation for Universal School Meals throughout the Commonwealth with Congressman Jim McGovern and Rep. Andy Vargas at Fenway Park. This academic year, Massachusetts became the eighth state to provide all Massachusetts K-12 students with free school meals, permanently. This achievement was secured through funding and language in the state budget. Senator DiDomenico has been working on this legislation to ensure that students and parents do not have to worry about paying for lunch and breakfast in school and eliminate the stigma of being seen as different from their peers.  This landmark bill is a game-changer for families in our state.

“This has been a top priority of mine for many years, and we could not have gotten it done without Senate President Karen Spilka, Speaker Ron Mariano, and the tireless work of The Feed Kids Coalition, led by Project Bread,” said Senator Sal DiDomenico, Assistant Majority Leader of the Massachusetts Senate. “This is a legacy-defining accomplishment for every person in our coalition that will ensure kids across our state won't go hungry and will be able to concentrate on what’s important in school: learning and having fun with their friends.”

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