THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 23, 2024 Page 19 Tips for purchasing furniture online Only shop with reputable retailers. Research a retailer’s page before deciding to do business with them. Reputable sellers provide information about their company and always have valid contact information. Look for company reviews online; for example, on BBB.org, shoppers can fi nd out if an online retailer is BBB Accredited, read consumer complaints and reviews. Understand the store’s return and refund policy. Return shipping for heavy items, such as furniture, can get costly. Some retailers may have unique restrictions for delivery and returns because of the coronavirus pandemic. Before placing an order, read carefully or call the retailer directly to fi nd BEACON | FROM PAGE 17 Amendment opponents said the Rainy Day Fund is fl ush with $7 billion and argued these retiree and pension funds are currently underfunded and need some additional money for just one year. (A “Yes” vote is for maintaining the current 90/5/5 formula. A “No” vote is for the 60/20/20 formula.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico No ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL ONLINE CAR SALES (H 351) – The House gave initial approval to a bill that makes online sales of cars subject to the same law as if the sales were executed at the dealership’s physical place of business. Supporters said the bill aims to modernize the law regarding online car buying by not forcing dealers to provide a three-day return policy for online auto purchases. The measure would make it so the businesses selling these cars would have the choice to make all purchases final as long as that fact is clearly disclosed to the customer, instead of making the dealer pay for the sometimes signifi cant transportation costs associated with a customer changing their mind. They noted that people shopping for a car online have the benefi t of a lot of information to make this important decision, as well as the luxury to shop for many cars at once located over a great distance. “Due to the increasing reliance on online automotive purchases and the changing landscape of the modern economy, this legislation would modernize the motor vehicle purchase process by bringing online automotive out upfront if a retailer has a return policy, if refunds are available, how refunds are issued, what the return process is, who pays for return shipping, and whether or not a restocking fee is charged. This information will often help decide whether or not you will complete the order. Get to know the delivery options. Typically, furniture retailers off er three kinds of shipping, and each one may have a diff erent cost. Front door delivery: the packaged product will be shipped to your front door and no further. Inside delivery: the delivery person will take the packaged furniture into your home, sometimes into the room of your choice. White glove delivery: the purchases into the 21st century,” said co-sponsor Rep. Jack Lewis (D-Framingham). “This legislation does not have any impact on current consumer protections such as inspections or lemon laws.” “I’m proud to join auto dealers in Framingham and across the commonwealth in keeping up with how car buying takes place in 2024,” said co-sponsor Rep. Priscila Sousa (D-Framingham). “I believe if shoppers are given the proper information to make an informed decision, auto dealers should not be forced to adhere to antiquated policies that ultimately hurt our businesses. The passing of this bill would make the benefi ts of online car buying more evenly shared between the dealer and customer while still protecting both.” FORTUNE TELLERS (H 3893) – The House gave initial approval to legislation that would eliminate the current state law requiring that all fortune telling applicants must have lived in the city or town in which they are seeking their license to practice for at least one continuous year prior to fi ling their application. “This law was brought to my attention by one of my municipalities as they were doing research on entertainment,” said sponsor Rep. Susannah Whipps (U-Athol). “The bill [was] fi led on their behalf and in the interest of removing old laws that have become antiquated.” BAN ALL PRODUCTS MADE IN RUSSIA (H 343) – A bill before the Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee would ban the purchase and/or consumption by all Massachusetts consumers and entities of any product made in Russia. OBITUARY delivery person will take the packaged box to the room of your choice, unbox it and assemble it if necessary. They will also clean up any mess from the packaging and take it with them. Ask before placing the order if these delivery options are available, as some retailers have changed to curbside or simply front door delivery service to avoid contact delivery. Measure your space - will it fi t through the door? Be extra conscientious when measuring the space where the new furniture will go. A small mistake when taking measurements can mean the diff erence between the new sofa fi tting comfortably TIPS | SEE PAGE 20 The bill’s co-sponsors, Reps. Patrick Kearney (D-Scituate) and Michelle DuBois (D-Brockton) did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking why they fi led the bill and why it would Carole A. Foley O f Everett. Passed away peacefully at 73 years. She was the loving daughter of the late John and Anne Sheehan. Loving mother of Brandi DeSilva and husband Chris of Lynn. Devoted sister of John Sheehan II and the late Donna Sheehan both from Everett. Longtime friend and cousin of Kathrine Baron of Everett. Cherished grandmother of Hunter DeSilva. Carole dedicated much of a career to the insurance industry helping their doctors work hand in hand with her clients. She loved gardening, taking her dog Carly for walks, watching horse racing, and taking her grandson out. Carole will be remembered for her great strength and kind heart. At be good for the Bay State. Mark Marget from Needham Massachusetts, a student who attends Bentley College, was the only person who has BEACON | SEE PAGE 21 LEGAL NOTICE City of Everett PLANNING BOARD 484 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Carole’s behest, there will be no services. In lieu of fl owers, help support & make donations to COPD Foundation @ www.copdfoundation.org LEGAL NOTICE EVERETT PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Public Hearing on an application by Rivergreen, LLC Property located at: 1, 4, & 6 Rivergreen Drive and 0 Tremont Street Site Plan Review & Inclusionary Zoning In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L Chapter 40A and with Sections 19, 26, and 33 of the Everett Zoning Ordinance, the Everett Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on Monday, March 4, 2024 at 6:00PM in the Speaker George Keverian Room (Room 37, Everett City Hall) to consider the above-listed application for Site Plan Review and Special Permit for Inclusionary Zoning. This proposal is for the development of a 25-acre site, located entirely within the Riverfront Overlay District. The proposal calls for three mid-rise residential buildings totaling 830,000 gross square feet and containing 591 dwelling units, 585 parking spaces, and a 14-acre public riverfront path and park. Applicant is proposing 59 of these units will be designated as affordable. 1, 4 & 6 Rivergreen Drive and 0 Tremont Street are parcels of land referenced by Assessor’s Department as D0-03-000223, D0-03-000219, D0-03-000218 and D0-03-000220. 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/Planning-Board 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 person. This project, along with all other projects to be discussed at the meeting, can be found on the posted Agenda at the following link: 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 February 16, 23, 2024
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