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Report of the Committee on Veterans and Public Services
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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ONVETERANS AND PUBLIC SERVICESThe Committee on Veterans and Public Services convened on April 27, 2010, with Chairman Walter Pero presiding and Committee Members Aldermen William Roche and John Connolly also present and voting. Also present were Aldermen Bruce Desmond and Sean O?Donovan, Administrative Assistant Matt Dias and Veteran?s Services Director Frank Senesi.188102 - "Welcome Home" bonus program:Mr. Senesi told the committee that 311 veterans have applied for this bonus and that that number represents 100% of those eligible to participate in the program. Other business:Presently, there are 87 cases on the bill roll and Mr. Senesi said that the department?s budget has increased from $172,000 to $207,000 due to burials, veterans? cases and appeals. Mr. Senesi also discussed widows of veterans applying for benefits.The committee asked Mr. Senesi to provide a list of dedications. There was also a discussion regarding the budget and fundraising efforts for the upcoming Memorial Day Parade on May 30th.No papers were acted on.