Assistant Majority leader Sal DiDomenico
Senator Sal DiDomenico has proudly served as State Senator for the Middlesex and Suffolk District of Massachusetts since May of 2010. He represents a diverse district that includes the communities of Charlestown, Chelsea, Everett, and parts of Cambridge. Throughout his tenure in the Massachusetts Senate, Sal has remained committed to enhancing the lives of his constituents and residents across the Commonwealth.
Since his election to the Senate, Senator DiDomenico has been a vocal advocate of ensuring high quality and accessible early education and care for children in the Commonwealth, tackling environmental injustice, improving economic opportunities for working families, fighting food insecurity in our communities, increasing public education funding, and providing world-class healthcare for all children and their families in Massachusetts.
Senator DiDomenico currently serves as Assistant Majority Leader of the Massachusetts Senate, Chair of the Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading and Vice Chair of the Joint Committee on Education. He holds a position in Senate President Karen Spilka's leadership team, joining a select group of members chosen for their ability to lead and their commitment to advancing important issues for the Commonwealth. He also serves as a member of the Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development, Senate Committee on Steering and Policy, Senate Committee on Personnel and Administration, and the Joint Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs.
During his time in the State Senate, Senator DiDomenico has filed several pieces of landmark legislation that have been signed into law focusing on issues of community development, education, children's health, economic development, human and social services, food insecurity, and public safety. Senator DiDomenico has also been recognized by over sixty organizations for his advocacy in the Legislature and was one of only 22 legislators throughout the United States to be selected as a 2015 Early Learning Fellow and as a 2020 Maternal and Child Health Fellow by the National Conference of State Legislators.
Prior to his election to the State Senate, Sal began his work in public service by holding four terms as an Everett City Councilor and serving as President of the Everett City Council, as well as Chief of Staff to former State Senator Anthony Galluccio. Before entering state government, he spent twelve years working in the hospitality industry at Sonesta International Hotels and Marriott International.
Senator DiDomenico is a graduate of Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School and earned his B.A. in Business Administration from Boston College. Sal and his wife Tricia, a special education teacher, reside in Everett with their two sons, Matthew and Sal, and their dog Buddy.
Senator DiDomenico with his wife, Tricia, and his sons, Matthew and Sal.
Awards & Accolades
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“Legislative Champion Award”— Clean Water Action Massachusetts
“Legislative Reception Award”— Jewish Community Relations Council
“Breakfast Hero Award” — No Kid Hungry
“Public Official of the Year Award” — the Women’s Bar Association
“Beacon of Justice Award” — Equal Justice Coalition and MA Legal Assistance Corporation
“Distinguished Advocacy Award” — American Cancer Society
“Champion of Head Start Children Award” — New England Head Start Association
“Unsung Hero Award” — Roca
“President’s Distinguished Service Award”— Bunker Hill Community College
“Legislator of the Year”— Providers’ Council
“Outstanding Public Official Award” — VinFen
“Legislator of the Year”— Massachusetts Association of School Committees
“Certificate of Appreciation” — maaps
"Legislator of the Year" — National Association of Social Workers - MA Chapter
“Legislator of the Year” — American Planning Association of Massachusetts
“Legislator of the Year” — Massachusetts State Police Association
“Legislator of the Year” — Middlesex County Bar Association
“Legislator of the Year” — For Kids Only Afterschool Program
“Agent of Change Award” — English for New Bostonians
“Man of the Year” – S.S. Cosmas and Damian Society
“Public Advocate of the Year”— Greater Boston Food Bank
“Public Servant of the Year”– All Chelsea Award
“Recognition of Dedication”— Everett Public Schools
“Hero of the Year Award”— Middlesex County Boys and Girls Clubs
“Il Miglori Public Service Award” – Pyrandello Lyceum of Boston
“Champion for Children of the Year” - Joint Committee for Children’s Healthcare
“Distinguished Legislators Award” - MA Hearing Aids for Children Coalition
“Legionnaire Award” – Greater Boston Renaissance Lodge
“Robert Michael Dwyer Sr. Memorial Award” –Explorer Post #109
“Dwyer Memorial Award” – Chelsea Community Center
“Legislative Champion Award” – YMCA
“Public Service Award” - Citizens Bank
"Environmental Champion Award" - Chelsea Collaborative
“Champion Award” - YouthBuild
“Outstanding Leadership Award” - Mass Association of Community Development Corps
“Service Hero Legislative Leadership Award” - Portal To Hope Domestic Violence
“Young Civics Leader Award” - MassVote
“Special Recognition Award” - Mass Badge
“Appreciation Award” - Women’s Crittenton’s Union
“Special Appreciation Award” - La Comunidad
“Distinguished Early Education Award” - Mass Association of Early Education and Care
“Supporting Education Award” - Pioneer Charter School of Science
“Special Appreciation Award” - Massachusetts Department of Mental Health
“Distinguished Immigrant Supporter” - National Alliance Latin American Communities
“Early Education Capital Fund Award” - United Way and CHAPPA
“Be the Change Award” - Community Family of Everett
“Italian of the Year Award” – Everett Saugus Elks
“Legislative Champion Award” – Massachusetts Advocates for Children
“P.A.C. Appreciation Award” – Everett Public Schools
“E Club of Everett Award”- Everett “E” Club