Page 18 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 20, 2026 BEACON | FROM PAGE 17 Supporters pointed to a 2020 study by the Boston Foundation and Suffolk University which found that 71 percent of Black participants faced housing discrimination and were 30 percent more likely to be “ghosted” by real estate agents. The same study found that renters of all backgrounds with housing vouchers were highly likely to be prevented from see~ Legal Notice ~ NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by 126 Central Ave LLC, to Raymond C. Green Funding, LLC, and RCG Companies, LLC, dated December 6, 2024, and recorded at the Middlesex County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds in Book 83556, Page 300, of which mortgage the undersigned together is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction, at 11:00 A.M. on the 9th day of March 2026, at 126 Central Avenue, Everett, MA 02149, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: 126 Central Avenue, Everett, Massachusetts The land in Everett, Massachusetts with the buildings thereon known and numbered 126 Central Avenue, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point on the Northerly side of Central Avenue at land now or formerly of Goodwin and running Southwesterly by said Avenue 42 feet; Thence turning and running Northwesterly in a straight line by land now or formerly of McDonald 157 feet; Thence turning and running Northeasterly by land now or formerly of August E. Scott 42 feet to said Goodwin’s land; Thence turning and running Southeasterly by said Goodwin’s land about 157 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 6,594 square feet more or less. For title, see Deed of Stephen P. Merrill and Diane T. Merrill of even delivery and duly recorded in the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds. Premises to be sold and conveyed subject to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, covenants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, improvements, public assessments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens and any other municipal assessments or liens or existing encumbrances of record which are in force and are applicable, having priority over said mortgage, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easements, improvements, liens or encumbrances is made in the deed. Terms of sale: A deposit of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) by certified or bank check will be required to be paid by the purchaser at the time and place of sale. The balance is to be paid by wire transfer to Ligris + Associates, PC, 1188 Centre Street, 2nd Floor, Newton, MA 02459 on or before thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Deed will be provided to purchaser for recording upon receipt in full of the purchase price. In the event of an error in this publication, the description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control. Other terms, if any, to be announced at the sale. Raymond C. Green Funding, LLC, and RCG Companies, LLC, Present holder of said mortgage, By its Attorneys, Ligris + Associates, PC 1188 Centre Street Newton Center, MA 02459 (617) 274-1500 FC – 126 Central Ave LLC – Notice of Sale February 13, 20, 27, 2026 ing apartments. “Fair housing is a cornerstone of equity and opportunity in Massachusetts,” said Sen. Adam Gomez (D-Springfield), the lead sponsor of the proposal. “This legislation strengthens accountability and ensures that every licensed real estate professional understands and upholds the principles of fair housing law. By increasing transparency, enhancing education requirements and enforcing stronger penalties for violations, we are taking meaningful steps to protect residents across the commonwealth.” “No prospective homeowners should encounter discrimination in realizing the American dream of owning a home,” said Sen. Mike Rodrigues (D-Westport), Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. “This legislation ensures a pathway for all to access housing by strengthening existing fair housing law, providing mandatory instruction to real estate agents on how to avoid discrimination and stiffening the penalty when violations to the law occur.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL DECEASED ANIMALS ON STATE HIGHWAYS (H 3678) – The House gave initial approval to, without a roll call vote, legislation that would require any State Department of Transportation (DOT) highway employees who find deceased dogs or cats on roads with identification, to either attempt to directly contact the owner or to notify local animal control officers or the police department. “Losing a pet is hard enough,” said sponsor Rep. Richard Haggerty (D-Woburn). “Not knowing what happened to them makes it even harder. Right now, if a DOT employee finds a dog or cat, with an ID tag or microchip, that has been hit and killed on a state highway, there is no requirement for them to let the owner know. Families are left waiting and wondering, sometimes never getting answers. It is a straightforward, compassionate step that asks very little of the state but gives grieving families the one thing they need most -- closure.” REAL ESTATE TAX EXEMPTION (H 3132) – Without a roll call vote, the House gave initial approval to a bill that would allow municipalities to grant a property tax reduction to property owners who serve as volunteer, call or auxiliary firefighters or EMTs. The reduction of the tax bill would be capped at $2,500 per property owner but would be in addition to any other exemption or abatement to which the property owner is entitled. The municipality would be responsible for establishing the parameters of its property tax reduction, including the criteria by which the reduction would be calculated, and the local rules and procedures necessary for implementing it. The firefighters and EMTs would not be considered employees of the municipality and the tax reduction would not be considered wages for income tax purposes. Supporters said these people are invaluable and selfless and should be given a property tax reduction. Chief sponsor Rep. Steve Howitt (D-Seekonk) and co-sponsor Susannah Whipps (U-Athol) did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking them why they sponsored the bill. INTEREST RATE ON UNPAID PROPERTY TAXES (H 3238) – The House gave initial approval to, without a roll call vote, a proposal that would allow the city council, town meeting or other equivalent city or town legislative body to change the interest rate on unpaid real estate property or personal property tax bills from the current 14 percent to “up to 14 percent.” The measure also allows the local tax collector or treasurer to waive interest fees on late payments and set up a payment plan with the person who owes the unpaid balances. Supporters said the bill BEACON | SEE PAGE 19
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