Protecting Consumers From Identity Theft

January 26, 2005 – Co-sponsor of Straus bill aimed at protecting consumers from identity theft.

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Andover Recycling Grant

TUCKER, FINEGOLD, AND L’ITALIEN ANNOUNCE ANDOVER MUNICIPAL RECYCLING GRANT

BOSTON – Senator Susan C. Tucker (D-Andover), Representatives Barry R. Finegold (D-Andover), and Barbara A. L’Italien (D-Andover) announce today that the Town of Andover has received a Municipal Recycling Grant administered through the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Andover will receive a healthy lawn and landscape workshop, 50 curbside recycling bin stickers, 25 kitchen scrap buckets and 200 set-out containers, valued at $1,514.

“We must continue our strong commitment to protect our environment and encourage everyone in our community to recycle,” Tucker said. “This grant will be extraordinarily helpful in maintaining the high environmental standards we have come to expect.”

“These grants are critical because they provide incentives which encourage the entire town to recycle by off-setting some of the cost,” added Finegold.

“Increasing community participation in recycling makes good economic and environmental sense,” commented L’Italien. “This grant to raise recycling awareness aims to assist Andover in achieving that goal.”

Since 1990, DEP has awarded over $41 million in recycling equipment, household hazardous waste equipment, educational materials and technical assistance to municipalities. These grants play a vital role in building the state’s recycling infrastructure and making it more cost-effective for communities to recycle, thereby reducing the environmental and health impacts of waste management.

Andover Council on Aging Grant

TUCKER, FINEGOLD AND L’ITALIEN ANNOUNCE GRANT SUPPORTING
ANDOVER COUNCIL ON AGING

BOSTON – Senator Susan C. Tucker (D-Andover), Representatives Barry R. Finegold (D-Andover) and Barbara A. L’Italien (D-Andover) announced today the Andover Council on Aging (COA) has received a Formula Grant through the Executive Office of Elder Affairs.

The Andover Senior Center has been awarded with a $27,394 grant to employ Adult Social Day Care staff, assist in paying for attendance costs at conferences/meetings and the printing and distributing of the COA newsletter.

“The Andover Senior Center is an important part of our community,” Tucker said. “I’m pleased that they are able to receive this funding to further serve our elder population.”

“The grant provided by the Council on Aging will assist the Andover Senior Center in providing those services local residents need,” added Finegold. “Such assistance is welcomed, especially given the most recent cutbacks. We must continue to do all we can to ensure that the Senior Center has the resources it needs to serve the community.”

“The Andover Senior Center provides a welcoming environment for socialization, education, health monitoring and advocacy. I am pleased that they are receiving this State grant as they have been stretched in a time of state, federal and local budget cutbacks,” remarked L’Italien. “Congratulations and keep up your exemplary service to Andover.”

Formula Grants are calculated based on a municipality’s population over age 60, multiplied by $5.43. Each COA determines its own priorities for expenditures from a broad range of eligible costs established by Elder Affairs. The FY05 Budget included an additional $600,000 which will provide all COA programs with a funding increase of 10% over last fiscal year.

Methuen Recycling Grant

BADDOUR, BROADHURST AND L’ITALIEN ANNOUNCE METHUEN MUNICIPAL RECYCLING GRANT

BOSTON – Senator Steven A. Baddour (D-Methuen), Representatives Arthur J. Broadhurst (D-Methuen) and Barbara L’Italien (D-Andover) announce today that the City of Methuen has received a Municipal Recycling Grant administered through the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Methuen will receive 250 set-out containers, valued at $838.

“Protecting the environment is a global issue, yet it relies on the efforts of individual households and communities,” commented Baddour. “I am very pleased that the citizens of Methuen show persistent interest in expanding recycling programs, and that the DEP continues to help the town invest in its future.”

“The Methuen Recycling Program is an excellent example of government doing what it’s supposed to do: to improve the quality of life for our citizens,” added Broadhurst. “I hope this money will help the Program expand its scope and effectiveness.”

“Increasing community participation in recycling makes good economic and environmental sense,” said L’Italien. “This grant to raise recycling awareness aims to assist Methuen in achieving that goal.”

Since 1990, DEP has awarded over $41 million in recycling equipment, household hazardous waste equipment, educational materials and technical assistance to municipalities. These grants play a vital role in building the state’s recycling infrastructure and making it more cost-effective for communities to recycle, thereby reducing the environmental and health impacts of waste management.

Methuen Council on Aging Grant

BADDOUR, BROADHURST AND L’ITALIEN ANNOUNCE GRANT SUPPORTING METHUEN COUNCIL ON AGING

BOSTON – Senator Steven A. Baddour (D-Methuen), Representatives Arthur J. Broadhurst (D-Methuen) and Barbara A. L’Italien (D-Andover) announced today the Methuen Council on Aging (COA) has received a Formula Grant through the Executive Office of Elder Affairs.

The Methuen Senior Center has been awarded with a $44,569 grant to provide for bilingual outreach, volunteer services, health, mental health, transportation, friendly visiting and other activities, as well as, to employ an information specialist and provide for dues, in-service training and volunteer recognition.

“Massachusetts seniors deserve our full and unwavering support, especially amidst the difficult economic climate of recent years,” commented Baddour. “After the devotion to family and community our seniors have shown, it is crucial that the legislature continue to fund senior centers and councils on aging, which foster community, offer health monitoring and, most importantly, help provide the care and comfort all seniors deserve.”

“Corinne LaCharite, Rene Morissette, and all the staff over at the Senior Center have done a wonderful job at making the Center a vibrant resource for the people of Methuen,” said Broadhurst. “Hopefully this grant will make their jobs a little easier.”

“The Methuen Senior Center provides a welcoming environment for socialization, education, health monitoring and advocacy. I am pleased that they are receiving this State grant as they have been stretched in a time of state, federal and local budget cutbacks,” remarked L’Italien. “Congratulations and keep up your exemplary service to Methuen.”

Formula Grants are calculated based on a municipality’s population over age 60, multiplied by $5.43. Each COA determines its own priorities for expenditures from a broad range of eligible costs established by Elder Affairs. The FY05 Budget included an additional $600,000 which will provide all COA programs with a funding increase of 10% over last fiscal year.

North Andover Council on Aging Grant

TORRISI AND L’ITALIEN ANNOUNCE GRANT SUPPORTING NORTH ANDOVER COUNCIL ON AGING

BOSTON – Representatives David Torrisi (D-North Andover), and Barbara L’Italien (D-Andover) announced today the North Andover Council on Aging (COA) has received a Formula Grant through the Executive Office of Elder Affairs. The Council advocates for older adult and works to identify and meet their health, economic, social and cultural needs, to encourage maximum independence and to improve their quality of life.

Valued at $24,538, this grant will enable the North Andover Senior Center to support its current employees and defray the mailing costs associated with the monthly newsletter. The caring staff at the North Andover senior center has been central in fostering a sense of community among the town’s elderly population and is crucial to the center’s continued success.

“This grant reflects the Commonwealth’s commitment to Massachusetts seniors and the local agencies that provide them with valuable guidance and services,” Torrisi said. “North Andover’s Council on Aging has proven successful in effectively attending to the various needs of the community’s elderly population and is certainly deserving of the state’s continued financial support.

“The North Andover Senior Center provides a welcoming environment for socialization, education, health monitoring and advocacy. I am pleased that they are receiving this State grant as they have been stretched in a time of state, federal and local budget cutbacks,” remarked L’Italien. “Congratulations and keep up your exemplary service to North Andover.”

Formula Grants are calculated based on a municipality’s population over age 60, multiplied by $5.43. Each COA determines its own priorities for expenditures from a broad range of eligible costs established by Elder Affairs. The FY05 Budget included an additional $600,000 which will provide all COA programs with a funding increase of 10% over last fiscal year.