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05/27/2026

The first in a series of posts where we explain the budget process in the school district. This is a high level view with a lot extra info

MASSACHUSETTS SCHOOL BUDGETING 101
“Where the money comes from, who controls it, and why it matters.”

School budgets affect every family, every taxpayer, and every student.

But let’s be honest, the process is often confusing, full of jargon, and hard for the average resident to follow.

Who creates the budget?
Who controls the money?
What does the state require?
What happens when cities fall short?
And most importantly... are students actually benefiting?

Over the next series of posts, I’m breaking down Massachusetts school budgeting in plain English.

No political spin.
No insider language.
Just the facts residents should know.

Because informed communities make better decisions.

Follow along as we break down:
📘 Where school funding comes from
📘 What Chapter 70 actually means
📘 Net School Spending requirements
📘 The role of the School Committee
📘 The role of the Mayor and City Council
📘 State oversight and accountability
📘 Why transparency matters
📘 And what all of this means for student outcomes

A budget is more than numbers.

It’s a statement of priorities.

05/27/2026

Brockton residents deserve to know exactly what our city owes.

Not guesses. Not talking points. Actual numbers.

How much debt does Brockton carry?
What are the annual bond payments?
What pension obligations remain?
What projects are already being paid for?
What long-term liabilities are coming due?

These are public records.

Before we talk about new borrowing, tax impacts, or major projects, every resident should understand the full financial picture.

An informed public asks better questions.
A transparent government earns public trust.

If you care about Brockton’s future, start reviewing the debt schedules, audited financial statements, bond disclosures, and capital plans.

This is your city. These are your tax dollars.

02/19/2026

Ash Wednesday ✝️

“Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” — Genesis 3:19

Today the Church calls us back to what matters: repentance, prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. The ashes are not a symbol of defeat, but of humility and conversion — a visible reminder that this life is short and our souls are eternal.

Enter Lent with a warrior’s discipline and a penitent’s heart. Come home to the Lord.

PrayerFastingAlmsgiving CatholicFaith ReturnToGod

01/11/2026

Baptism of the Lord

The mission begins.



✅ Vote Pina — November 4th, 2025. Together we’ll build Strong Schools and a Strong Brockton.

01/10/2026

🔥 Why I Do What I Do

📖 The Lesson
I don’t do this for applause or titles.
I do it for God, because faith keeps me grounded when the work gets heavy.

I do it for my family, because everything I build is meant to outlast me and bless them.

And I do it for my city, because Brockton raised me, tested me, and taught me what grit really looks like.

Service isn’t a slogan. It’s a responsibility.
When faith leads, family stays first, and community matters, the work stays honest.

“Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.”
— Psalm 127:1

This is bigger than me. Always has been.

01/10/2026

Why I do what I do and why I asked for your vote! To be the best father possible, help all our kids and to have a say in the future of this great city. It’s all happening because I’m there when I need to be.

01/05/2026

⭐ JANUARY 5 — The Epiphany of the Lord

The Magi arrive, seeking the newborn King.

Their gifts reveal who He is:
Gold — King
Frankincense — God
Myrrh — Sacrifice

Christ is the Light for all nations.

Come, let us adore Him.



✅ Vote Pina — November 4th, 2025. Together we’ll build Strong Schools and a Strong Brockton.

01/05/2026

⭐ JANUARY 11 — The Baptism of the Lord (End of Christmas Season)

With the Baptism of the Lord, the Christmas season concludes. Jesus steps into the Jordan and begins His public ministry.

The Father’s voice thunders: “This is my beloved Son.”

Our mission begins here too.

Lord, help us follow You with renewed hearts.



✅ Vote Pina — November 4th, 2025. Together we’ll build Strong Schools and a Strong Brockton.

01/01/2026

⭐ JANUARY 1 — Mary, Mother of God

Today the Church celebrates Mary, the Mother of God—Theotokos, the God-bearer.

This solemn title isn’t about Mary being elevated above God; it’s about safeguarding the truth about Jesus Christ. If Jesus is truly God and truly man, then the woman who gave Him His human nature is rightly called Mother of God, just as the Church defined in the Council of Ephesus in 431.

Mary’s motherhood is the doorway God chose to enter the world. Her fiat—“Let it be done to me according to your word”—opens salvation history in a new way. She holds nothing back. She welcomes Christ fully. And the world is transformed.

We honor Mary because God honored her first.
We go to Mary because Christ came to us through her.
And we begin the year with her because she teaches us how to follow her Son with a faithful, courageous heart.

Mary, Mother of God, pray for us and guide us through this new year with your protection and grace.



✅ Vote Pina — November 4th, 2025. Together we’ll build Strong Schools and a Strong Brockton.

12/29/2025

⭐ DECEMBER 29 — Feast of the Holy Family

The Holy Family shows us what love looks like in daily life: obedience, sacrifice, patience, and trust in God’s plan.

May our homes reflect the same virtues.

Jesus, Mary, and Joseph—pray for us.



✅ Vote Pina — November 4th, 2025. Together we’ll build Strong Schools and a Strong Brockton.