BOSTON — The $40.2 billion state budget on Beacon Hill has $650,000 for several North Shore communities, according to Sen. Thomas M. McGee (D-Lynn).
McGee said the line items are an investment in local aid, education, children’s health and safety, housing, health and human services, workforce training and economic development.
It includes:
$50,000 for the cleanup of Pilayella algae on King’s Beach and Long Beach
$55,000 for the maintenance of Red Rock Park as well as funding for the mounted State Police Beach patrols
$10,000 for the Saugus United Against Substance Abuse Coalition for anti-drug and substance abuse programs in the Town of Saugus
$90,000 for the E-Team Machinist program which helps fill the huge need for qualified machinists
$150,000 for the Lynn Police Department’s Behavioral Health Unit which provides overdose victims with access to licensed mental health and substance abuse clinicians
$40,000 to the Lynn Fire Department for uniform sanitizing equipment and machinery
$100,000 for a geographic information system project in the City of Lynn
$100,000 for implementing a management information system at the City of Lynn’s Water Division
$25,000 for dam inspections and repairs at Breed and Walden ponds
$20,000 for a grant for free community programing in Lynn to the Arts After Hours program
$10,000 for the management and cleanup of invasive pond vegetation at the Floating Bridge Pond
“During this tough budget season, I was proud to work with my colleagues to create a responsible and accountable budget that continues to provide services through the Commonwealth and my district,” said McGee in a statement. “This year’s budget shows a strong commitment to education and local aid to our cities and towns.”
State Rep. Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn) said despite facing tough times, lawmakers passed a budget that brings important resources to local governments and their residents.
Lynn will also receive funding as one of four communities chosen to be part of a postpartum depression pilot program at community health centers.
Additionally, Girls Inc. of Greater Lynn along with their counterparts in Holyoke and Worcester will receive $50,000 for their Eureka program. The science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)-based program engages 8th-12th grade girls to explore STEM careers.
Gov. Charlie Baker could veto any of these items, according to a McGee spokeswoman.