THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 26, 2024 Page 17 Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST – Join more than 22,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList—the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, in Massachusetts politics, policy, media and influence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications. MASSt erlist will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Friday morning and will give you a leg up on what’s happening in the blood sport of Bay State politics. For more information and to get your free subscription, go to: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/aPTLucK THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ votes from the week of January 15-19. There were no roll calls in the House last week. BAN DECLAWING OF CATS (S 2552) Senate 39-0, approved and sent to the House a bill that would prohibit surgeries that declaw cats, tendonectomies and similar procedures except in cases of medical necessity in which a veterinarian determines that the surgery would address a condition that jeopardizes the cat’s health. Declawing a cat means amputating the fi rst bone on each toe and tendonectomies involve cutting a tendon in each toe that controls the extension of claws. The penalty for violating this ban is $1,000 for the first offense, $1,500 for a second off ense and $2,500 for a third or subsequent offense. In addition, veterinarians who perform a declawing without it being medically necessary may be subject to disciplinary action by their licensure board. Many cat owners often declaw their pets to prevent scratches or damage to household items like rugs or furniture. However, veterinarians and the Humane Society of the U.S. have said that cats who have had their claws removed are more likely to experience paw pain, back pain, infection and the inability to use their legs properly. “Declawing is an abhorrent practice that most veterinarians view as inhumane, but it is also a procedure that is widely misunderstood and requested by owners,” said sponsor Sen. Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford). “By passing this legislation, veterinarians will no longer have to weigh the choice knowing that if they don’t provide the procedure the owner is likely to just look for someone who will.” “This is another step in my commitment to protect animals in the commonwealth,” continued Montigny. “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. 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.” “We thank the Senate for advancing this bill and again demonstrating their commitment to animal protection,” said Kara Holmquist, Director of Advocacy for the MSPCA-Angell. “Our animal hospital, Angell Animal Medical Center, has not performed declawing surgery for decades because it is not in the interest of the animal, often involves painful complications and can create lifelong behavior problems. We are grateful that this unnecessary amputation will be prohibited in the state.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes REPEAL ARCHAIC LAWS (S 2979) Senate 39-0, approved and sent to the House a measure that would repeal several archaic laws, still on the books in Massachusetts, which many people no longer see as criminal and/or may be unconstitutional. The bill would repeal archaic laws that intrude on an individual’s privacy regarding sexual activity by removing the statute that criminalizes sodomy, removing language that criminalizes “unnatural” acts and removing language pertaining to “common nightwalkers.” It would also establish a permanent law revision commission and leaves in place statutes prohibiting BEACON | SEE PAGE 18 LEGAL NOTICE EVERETT PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Public Hearing on an application by 376 3rd Street, LLC Property located at: 376-378 Third Street Site Plan Review & Inclusionary Zoning In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L Chapter 40A and with Sections 19 and 32 of the Everett Zoning Ordinance, the Everett Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on Monday, February 5, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the Speaker George Keverian Hearing Room, Everett City Hall, Room 37, to consider the above-listed application for Site Plan Review and Special Permit for Inclusionary Zoning. This proposal is for the redevelopment of an existing industrial building, maintaining the same footprint and performing exterior modifications to the materiality of the building as well as interior modifications to accommodate 125 residential units, 13 of which are proposed as deed-restricted affordable, and 79 parking spaces. 376 Third Street is a parcel of land located in the Commercial Triangle Economic Development District and is referenced by Assessor’s Department as K0-05-000170. A copy of the application and plans are on file and available in the Office of the City Clerk and the Department of Planning and Development, both located at City Hall, 484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 and can be inspected online anytime at http://www.cityofeverett.com/449/PlanningBoard and/or by request during regular City Hall business hours by contacting The Planning and Development Office at 617-394-2334. All persons interested in or wishing to be heard on the applications may attend and participate in the hearing by attending the hearing in Room 37 in Everett City Hall. The Agenda for the meeting will be posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law under Planning Board at: http://www.cityofeverett.com/AgendaCenter. Questions and comments can be directed in advance of the public hearing to Matt Lattanzi of the Department of Planning & Development at Matt.Lattanzi@ci.everett.ma.us or 617-394-2230. Frederick Cafasso Chairman January 19, 26, 2024 For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net TRACK TEAMS | FROM PAGE 16 (15:36.67) was credited with a personal best in the two-mile by 30 seconds,” added Cimea. Jeremiah Jeanlouis (7.18) broke the tape first in the 55-meter dash. Joao Barreiros (7.28) and Matt LaMonica (7.29) came in third and fourth place. Kayshaun Eveillard (37.59) and Luvens Hector (40.98) topped the ticket in the 300. Sterley Hall (44.96) ended up fourth. Dawens Germain (1:42.41), Adrien Reyes (1:42.96) and Dante Gell (1:52.18) experienced similar results in the 600. Lucas Nunez (3:09.25), Jeremy Whitlow (3:25.52) and Randy Cruz (3:40.52) swept the 1,000. Nischal Tamang (5:21.37), John Cardoso (5:49.77) and Miguel Ventura (6:29) did the same picking up all nine points in the mile. Khang Nguyen (18-5.5) bested the entire fi eld in the long jump. Dawens Germain (5-4) and Donald Michel (50) took the top two spots in the high jump. Shane MacKenzie (37-9), Jason Stark (378) and Fabrice Michaud (369.5) swept the shotput. Donald Michel (8.65) and Dawens Germain (11.10) ran one, two in the 55-meter hurdles. Anthony Whitlow (12:37.46), David Huezo-Erazo (13:50.57) and Kyle Leong (15:33.35) swept the twomile. In the girls meet, Yelsa Garcia (8.16) and Isabella Pimenta (8.43) were third and fourth in the 55-meter dash. Zyrell Cannon-Mathis (50.90) and LEGAL NOTICE City of Everett PLANNING BOARD 484 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Angelina Papa (51.63) did likewise in the 300. Milena Antoino (2:11.6) was second in the 600. Tiff any Escobar (4:20.43) also recorded a second for the team in the 1,000, as did Nicole Fonseca (7:44.84) in the mile, and Garcia (12-1) in the long jump. Darrynn Desrameaux (316) and La Betancur-Cardona (29-3.5) captured fi rst and second in the shotput, while Tiana Allen (23-0.5) and Graziella Foster (22-11.25) finished fi fth and sixth. Nicole Brandao (10.29) went to the head of the class in the 55-meter hurdles. Devon Gomez-Walrond (11.32) and Juliette Romboli (11.47) fi nished third and fourth. Suzanne Maharjan (15:36.67) broke the tape first in the two-mile.
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