THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 6, 2026 Page 17 BASKETBALL | FROM PAGE 13 guys reacted to it,” said Boyce. “We stayed composed under pressure and were locked-in defensively late in the game to secure the win (over Lynn English).” The third-year Everett coach added that Lynn English is a “gritty team, but we executed when it mattered most to protect our home court. It’s now back to work to keep this momentum going into the final stretch of the regular season.” Cristian Vasquez paced the offensive attack against the Bulldogs with 22 points. Alsaindor was next in line with 14. The Crimson Tide went from this win to welcoming nonleague Durfee to Everett for a Saturday night game, and Boyce was thrilled by his team’s approach against the Hilltoppers. “We showed mental toughness in this game,” he said. “We preached selfless basketball, and the guys responded with a balanced attack.” Vasquez led the offense once again with 20 points. Samir King-Dacostawith poured in 14. Alsaindor stepped up under pressure to account for 12 points. “Having three players in double figures is exactly the kind of offensive synergy we need as we BEACON | FROM PAGE 16 nation across this country and across the world. I was proud to join my colleagues on the Senate Committee on Rules in advancing this legislation to the floor to honor a man whose conviction, courage and resiliency represent one of the most profound struggles for civil rights in American history.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL GOVERNOR PROPOSES $62.8 BILLION FISCAL 2027 STATE BUDGET (H 2) – Gov. Maura Healey filed a $62.8 billion fiscal 2027 state budget for the fiscal year 2027 that begins on July 1. Healey’s office says that the budget does not propose any new taxes or fees and represents only a 1.1 percent growth over estimated fiscal year 2026 spending, the lowcontinue to push forward,” said Boyce. “But defense is still our foundation.” The Tide still has seven games left on the regular season schedule, including the Senior Day game against non-league Worcester North on Saturday, Feb. 7, at 4 p.m. It will follow the girls varsity game also against Worcester North at 1 p.m., and the JV boys game at 2:30 p.m. The Everett boys and girls seniors will be honored for their contributions to the respective programs throughout the last four years prior to the 4 p.m. clash. The boys also went up against host Somerville on Feb. 3 after press deadline, before Saturday’s tripleheader. Girls silence the Bulldogs The Everett High School girls basketball team (5-6) rattled off three straight wins to get back into the state tournament picture against the likes of Malden (50-28, Jan. 20), Chelsea (58-51, Jan. 22) and Lynn English (6035, Jan. 29). In the game against the Bulldogs, the entire team stepped up and contributed offensively. “It’s always great to have these types of games, as we continue to build momentum, while est spending rate since taking office and well under the rate of inflation. This includes $2.7 billion in Fair Share surtax spending. Along with her budget proposal, Gov. Healey BEACON | SEE PAGE 18 ~ Legal Notice ~ heading into the second half of our Greater Boston League season,” said coach Riley Dunn. Sophomore Julianna Rivera was the team leader against English with 19 points, seven rebounds and three steals. Senior captain Kat Landaverde Vasquez also played a pivotal role in this game with 18 points and six rebounds. Senior captain Nicole Damaceno impacted the game with her tenacity on the boards. She pulled down a career high 20 rebounds, while also dishing out one assist and picking up two steals. Casey Martinez continues to distribute the ball very well after racking up six assists, four rebounds and two steals against the Bulldogs. After the game, Dunn singled out Ashley Heath for coming up with “big minutes” in this decisive win. Heath also successfully sank her two free throws. The Everett girls took on Somerville (Feb. 3) and Lawrence (Feb. 5) at home earlier this week after press deadline, before their aforementioned nonleague home encounter against Worcester North on Senior Day, Saturday, Feb. 7. CITY OF EVERETT - LEGAL NOTICE - ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 484 BROADWAY, ROOM 24 EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS 02149 To Whom It May Concern: This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held on Tuesday February 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM, Everett City Hall, 3rd Floor George Keverian Hearing Room. All interested parties may attend and opinions will be heard regarding the following petition. Whereas a petition has been presented by: Property Address: Map/Parcel: Building Permit: Property Owner: 141 Garland St. Everett, MA 02149 M0-06-000135 Realty Trust /Hector Angel 45 High St. Everett, MA 02149 The applicant requests modification of Condition 4 of the Zoning Board of Appeals’ Decision, filed with the City Clerk on May 02, 2024, to eliminate the requirement for use of permeable paving materials in the parking area and to approve parking area with asphalt instead of pavers and as more specifically described in said decision referenced herein. Rebecca Edmondson Korom - Chairman Roberta Suppa - Clerk of Board of Appeals February 06, 13, 2026 ~ Legal Notice ~ SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION, CARE AND PROTECTION, TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, DOCKET NUMBER 25CP0099SP, Trial Court of Massachusetts, Juvenile Court Department, COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, Hampden County Juvenile Court, 80 State Street, Springfield, MA 01103. 413-748-7714. TO: Derrick Allyne or the Father of Niya Grace O’Brien, born on June 6, 2017 in Springfield, MA. to Shari Colleen O’Brien: A petition has been presented to this court by Department of Children and Families Springfield, seeking, as to the following child: Niya G O’Brien, that said child be found in need of care and protection and committed to the Department of Children and Families. The court may dispense the rights of the person(s) named herein to receive notice of or to consent to any legal proceeding affecting the adoption, custody, or guardianship or any other disposition of the child named herein, if it finds that the child is in need of care and protection and that the best interests of the child would be served by said disposition. You are hereby ORDERED to appear in this court, at the court address set forth above, on the following date and time: 03/31/2026 at 09:00 AM Pre Trial Conference (CR/CV) You may bring an attorney with you. If you have a right to an attorney and if the court determines that you are indigent, the court will appoint an attorney to represent you. If you fail to appear, the court may proceed on that date and any date thereafter to a trial on the merits and adjudication of this matter. For further information call the Office of the Clerk-Magistrate at 413-748-7714. WITNESS: Hon. David B. Paradis, FIRST JUSTICE, DATE ISSUED: 02/04/2026, Paul R Viets, Clerk-Magistrate. February 06, 13, 20, 2026
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