Local earmarks in proposed State budget

Governor Patrick yesterday vetoed $122.5 million from the state budget approved by legislators earlier this month. Here are items in the Conference Committee Budget specifically mentioning A/B that was sent to the Governor.

not less than $75,000 shall be expended for the Herter Center in the Christian A. Herter Park located in Allston-Brighton section of the city of Boston for the purpose of preserving educational and cultural materials that benefit the commonwealth

$50,000 shall be expended for the Allston-Brighton Vocational Center (VAC) for the continued operation of a job training and placement center;

not less than $25,000 be expended for the Area Planning Action Council (APAC) in Allston-
Brighton to implement a Project Place Program to assist in the operation of a career development department

not less than $25,000 shall be expended for the Allston-Brighton Community Development Corporation’s continued operation of a grant program to enhance housing quality standards;

not less than $75,000 shall be expended for the continued operation of computer technology centers at the Commonwealth Housing Development, the Jackson Mann Community Center and the Power Up Center at Brighton High School

$50,000 shall be expended for the Oak Square YMCA in the Brighton section of the city of Boston

a Total Immersion program in conjunction with the probation departments of the... Brighton division of the district court, and other district courts

2 comments:

  1. Anonymous1:21 PM

    Why are we giving $50K to the YMCA?

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  2. Anonymous8:26 AM

    I agree with anon. why support a private industry?

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