Page 18 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 14, 2025 BEACON | FROM PAGE 17 MILLION TO $200 MILLION House 26-126 rejected an amendment that would reduce funding for the emergency assistance shelter program from $425 million to $200 million. “The emergency assistance shelter program continues to cost the state’s taxpayers approximately $1 billion annually, which is not sustainable without implementing substantive reforms to help reduce costs and promote greater transparency,” said amendment sponsor Rep. Brad Jones (R-North Reading). “The State Auditor is currently conducting a comprehensive audit of the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, including the emergency shelter system, which should help to identify ways to improve efficiency, while recent changes in immigration laws at the federal level should help to lower costs by reducing the number of people coming to Massachusetts seeking shelter. By reducing the shelter program’s funding allocation to $200 million, Affordable Housing Lottery Artemas 5 Air Force Road, Everett, MA YOU CAN COMPLETE AND SUBMIT A LOTTERY APPLICATION ONLINE HERE: the state can continue to provide core services to Massachusetts residents in need while allowing additional time to see how the recent changes will impact enrollment.” Rep. Aaron Michlewitz (D-Boston) said he is under no illusion that if the House approves this reduction, the Republicans will actually vote for the bill itself. He noted that reforms we’re implementing in the bill are major and the House needs to give the Healey administration time to see these through. He argued that the bill allows the state to get through the remainder of the fiscal year, and during the upcoming fiscal 2026 budget debate in April we can see how the reforms are going and if we have to make changes. (A “Yes” vote is for the reduchttps://form.jotform.com/SEBHousing/Artemas Affordable Rent Amounts Twelve (12) Studios: $2,035; Twenty-Eight (28) 1 Bedrooms: $2,303; Nineteen (19) 2 Bedrooms: $2,541 *Rents subject to change after first year. Tenants will pay for utilities: electricity (which is also used for heat and hot water in all units and for cooking in Studio units), gas cooking in 1BR & 2BR units, water, and sewer. Parking is available for residents for $150/month per space. Pets are permitted. Two pet limit per unit. $75/month pet fee. Artemas is a brand-new development located in Everett. There will be fifty-nine (59) affordable apartments within the community that will be rented to households with incomes at or below 80% of the area median income through this application process. Units feature stainless steel appliances, quartz kitchen countertops, walk-in closets and showers, and wood-inspired flooring. Community amenities include multiple courtyards, a pool, fitness center, dog park, fire pits, grilling stations, resident lounge, club room with billiards, package lockers, and work-from-home spaces. The community is located less than one mile from the Wellington MBTA Orange Line station and is convenient to many local businesses and restaurants. First units are expected to be ready in April 2025. Maximum Household Income Limits $91,200 (1 person), $104,200 (2 people), $117,250 (3 people) $130,250 (4 people) Public Informational Session March 6, 2025 at 6:00 pm via Zoom Go to zoom.com/join or call (646) 558-8656 and enter Meeting ID: 818 9317 7595 Application Deadline March 31, 2025 at 2:00 pm Applications must be completed online or postmarked by this date. Applications postmarked by the deadline must be received no later than 5 business days after the deadline. Lottery April 15, 2025 at 6:00pm via Zoom Go to zoom.com/join or call (646) 558-8656 and enter Meeting ID: 857 2736 5609, Passcode: 276410 Attendance is not required at Info or Lottery sessions. To view the recorded sessions at a later date, please search for Artemas on the SEB Housing YouTube channel. For Lottery Information and Applications, or for reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, go to www.sebhousing.com or call (617) 782-6900x1 and leave a message or postal mail SEB Housing, 257 Hillside Ave, Needham MA 02494. For TTY Services dial 711. Free translation available. Traducción gratuita disponible. YOU CAN COMPLETE AND SUBMIT A LOTTERY APPLICATION ONLINE HERE: https://form.jotform.com/SEBHousing/Artemas January 31, February 14, 2025 tion to $200 million. A “No” vote is against the reduction.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle No 12-MONTH RESIDENCY REQUIRED (H 57) House 26-126, rejected an amendment that would require that in order to be eligible for benefits under the emergency assistance shelter program, an applicant must have resided in Massachusetts for twelve consecutive months immediately prior to the date of application. The applicant must also provide an acceptable form of verification such as tax returns; a MA REAL-ID; a utility bill, lease or mortgage; or pay stubs showing Massachusetts employment. The residency requirement would not apply to victims of domestic violence or to any person whose living situation has been affected by a fire or other natural disaster that occurred in the Bay State. “The original Right to Shelter law was implemented more than 40 years ago to help provide housing assistance for Massachusetts residents in need, particularly pregnant women and children,” said amendment sponsor Rep. Brad Jones (R-North Reading). “Over the last two years, the scope of the program has expanded to the point that people are coming to Massachusetts from other states seeking assistance, which is not in keeping with the original intent of the law. This amendment will restore the focus of the law to prioritize Massachusetts residents in need of housing services.” Rep. Alice Peisch (D-Wellesley) said that we are talking about families with children and to - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 (781)865-4000 Docket No. MI25C0181CA In the matter of: ZI’YON ORESTES MISERE-MOMPOINT CITATION ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME A Petition to Change Name of Minor has been filed by Zi’Yon Orestes Misere-Mompoint of Everett, MA requesting that the court enter a Decree changing their name to: Zi’Yon Prince Mompoint IMPORTANT NOTICE Any person may appear for purposes of objecting to the petition by filing an appearance at: Middlesex Probate and Family Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 03/04/2025. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance if you object to this proceeding. WITNESS, Hon. Terri L. Klug Cafazzo, First Justice of this Court. Date: February 04, 2025 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO Register of Probate February 14, 2025
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