THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 10, 2025 Page 19 BEACON | FROM PAGE 18 to use one to purchase alcohol,” said Senate sponsor Sen. Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville). “These cards require two rounds of interviews, one with Customs and Border Protection, and another with a Global Entry Enrollment Center. You must also provide your passport and one other form of identifi cation. Only after this extensive process can you receive the Global Entry Card, which includes the individual’s photo, full name and date of birth. Over 5 million people have gone through this process, and it feels unnecessary to bar them from utilizing this form of identifi cation in the commonwealth for the purchase of alcohol.” DECLAWING OF CATS (S 2552) – The House and Senate approved and sent to Gov. Healey a proposal that would ban cat declawing and tendonectomy unless it is done for the medical need of the feline. “Declawing is an abhorrent practice that most veterinarians view as inhumane,” said sponsor Sen. Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford). “This is another step in my commitment to protect animals in the commonwealth. As a state we have done far too little to punish heartless abusers and to push back against a weak court system that has too often failed to hold them accountable.” Montigny continued, “There are too many people who have committed horrendous abuses to animals that have been unpunished and are walking free to continue to do harm.” Supporters said that declawing a cat involves amputating the last bone of each toe, which if performed on a human would be equivalent to cutting off each fi nger at the last knuckle. They noted that according to the American Veterinary Medical Association, the physical side eff ects from declawing include both acute and chronic pain, improperly healed wounds, sudden loss of blood, impaired immune response and behavioral side eff ects include biting. “Declawing of cats does not improve the human-animal bond and often results in serious medical and behavioral problems,” said Allison Blanck, Director of Advocacy at the Animal Rescue League of Boston. “Banning this cruel practice, which is in essence amputation, will prevent animals in Massachusetts from needless pain and suff ering.” PROTECT CATS AND DOGS (S 2908) – The House and Senate approved and sent to Gov. Healey legislation that would prohibit the sale or transfer of any puppies and kittens under eight weeks old. Violators would be fi ned $100 per animal. When the animal is more than eight weeks old, the outright ban is lifted and replaced with a section that would prohibit the sale or transfer of any dogs or cats at specifi ed outdoor locations, such as flea markets and roadsides. This prohibition would not apply to the transfer of a dog or cat by, or to, a shelter, animal control or animal rescue; or to the display of a dog or cat as part of a state or county fair exhibition, a 4-H program or similar exhibition or educational program. Violators would be fi ned $50 per animal for a fi rst off ense, $100 for a second offense and $300 for a third and subsequent off enses. “Early separation of puppies and kittens from their mother, and the unregulated roadside sale of dogs and cats, are practices that often lead to serious health or behavioral problems for the animal and no recourse for the new owner,” said sponsor Sen. John Velis (D-Westfi eld). ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ CITY OF EVERETT Everett Old HS Roof Replacement IFB #25-14 SECTION 00020 y “I was proud to fi le this legislation in the Senate this session and am glad that it is one step closer to becoming law and establishing new protections for animals throughout the commonwealth.” “Passing this legislation would represent an end to the supply-and-demand relationship between Massachusetts and puppy mills and give these anBEACON | SEE PAGE 20 INVITATION TO BID The City of Everett, the Awarding Authority, invites sealed bids from qualified bidders for the Old High School Re-roofing at 548 Broadway, Everett, MA, in accordance with Contract Documents prepared by Gienapp Architects, LLC, 20 Conant Street, Danvers, MA 01923. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project generally consists of full roof tear-off of entire roofing system down to decking, including all items not otherwise scheduled for removal including the removal, reinstallation and re-energizing of limited MEP equipment and systems. The original facility was constructed in 1921, with the Addition portion constructed in 1976. The estimated cost of the project is $7.9M. GENERAL BIDS: General bidders must be DCAMM certified in the category “General Building Construction”. Each general bid must include a DCAMM update statement and certificate of eligibility. General bids will be received until Thursday February 20, 2025, at 11:00 AM. FILED SUB-BIDS: Filed sub-bids will be received for the following categories: o Masonry o Roofing and Flashing o Plumbing o HVAC o Electrical Each filed sub-bid must include a DCAMM update statement and certificate of eligibility. Filed sub-bids will be received until Thursday February 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM. Bidding procedures and award of the Contract will be in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 149 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as amended. DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY: Bid documents will be available after 9:00 AM on Wednesday January 15, 2025 at www.projectdog.com. All plan holders must have an active online account www.projectdog.com to acquire documents, receive project notifications, and to submit bids electronically. You can register to become a bidder online at www.projectdog.com. For assistance, contact www.projectdog.com at 978-499-9014. By: Allison Jenkins City Of Everett, Purchasing Agent January 10, 2025
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