Page 16 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 3, 2023 MassFiscal comments on release of Gov. Healey’s tax package T he Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance (MassFiscal) applauded Governor Maura Healey for taking an incremental step towards positive tax reforms to help Massachusetts remain economically competitive and mitigate some of the negative effects of the recently passed Question 1 income tax hike. While a candidate for Governor, Healey repeatedly promised to cut taxes as her way to help voters deal with inflation and the high cost of ~ Help Wanted ~ living and doing business in Massachusetts. The November election saw the narrow passage of Question 1 implemented into law, which increased the state income tax rate by 80 percent on some small businesses, home sales, retirees and high-income earners. The Commonwealth’s economic competitiveness rankings have already begun to decline due to Question 1’s passage, and tax collections were 5 percent lower last month than ~ Help Wanted ~ in January of last year. According to recent reports, Massachusetts has lost over 100,000 residents since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Those reports also show that the taxpayer-friendly states of New Hampshire and Florida were the top destinations for Massachusetts residents to escape to. “Governor Healey has taken a positive first step with this tax package. The reform of our estate tax in particu~ Help Wanted ~ Combined Properties, Inc. is a full-service investment and real estate development firm specializing in commercial and multi-family residential properties. We take a long-term approach to business and have a clear vision for our future. This forward-focused perspective, coupled with our passion for creating better places to live and work, is reflected in all areas of our business. We hire and retain creative, experienced staff, invest in and develop quality assets, contract with premier vendors, cultivate long-lasting and responsive customer relationships, and invest wholly in the communities in which we work and call home. We are looking to fill the following positions: Parking Lot Attendant/Monitor Under the general direction of property management, the parking lot attendant will be responsible for enforcing the unauthorized use of assigned properties (Malden and Medford) and ensuring cleanliness and order for desired curb appeal. Responsibilities: · Actively patrol and perform regular inspections of assigned lots · Enforce parking rules and issue tickets and violations as necessary · Maintain clean and orderly lot free of trash and debris including sweeping trash and leaves · Instruct trespassers to leave the property · Notify management and/or authorities of escalated issues requiring attention and/or intervention · Complete daily shift paperwork of activities and incidents · May be asked to complete small maintenance tasks or special projects · Parking Lot Monitor/Attendant Requirements 3-5 years or related experience High School Diploma or equivalent Valid driver’s license and clean driving record Ability to work with independently with little to no supervision Ability to multitask Schedule is Tuesday - Saturday or Monday – Friday or 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Commercial – Residential Painter – Light Maintenance We are seeking an experienced Painter for our apartment communities in Malden in nearby commercial properties. This is a full-time position with benefits (Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00 p.m.). Job responsibilities include: · Preparing surfaces to be painted by washing them, filling holes and cracks and sanding. · Applying primer and other sealers to paint surfaces. · Mixing and matching paint, stain, and other finishes to job specifications. · Apply paint, stain, and other finishes to paint surfaces using paintbrushes, rollers, or sprayers. · Remove and reinstall fixtures as necessary (doorknobs, electric switch covers, etc.) · Provide assistance with the completion of work orders as needed including, preventative maintenance projects and unit turnovers. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience painting in a residential community required. Some maintenance experience and general knowledge of plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, carpentry, and HVAC desired. Please submit resume or work history to: HR@combinedproperties.com or call 781-388-0338 Combined Properties provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, National Guard or reserve unit obligations, or any other protected status prohibited by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. lar is much needed to remedy our state from its outlier status, and it’s a welcomed surprise that Governor Healey’s proposal on this tax is even more competitive than her predecessor’s. While many states are eliminating or moving to eliminate their estate taxes, including President Biden’s home state of Delaware, Massachusetts currently has one of the most punitive estate taxes in the country. This certainly contributes to the outflow of taxpayers from our state to more tax friendly states like New Hampshire and Florida,” noted MassFiscal Spokesperson/Board Member Paul Diego Craney. “Reforming the estate tax, as well as her proposed reform of the short-term capital gains tax, in which we are also an outlier, are both helpful moves. Ultimately, Massachusetts will still need bolder action if we’re to mitigate some of the damage done by the passage of Question 1. There are 32 other states in this country without any form of estate or inheritance tax and we should be following their lead in order to keep taxpayers in Massachusetts. We also continue to implore the Governor and Legislature to consider a broadbased approach to reducing taxes and specifically call for an examination of a reduction in the state income tax rate as the single best way to keep Massachusetts competitive,” said Craney. - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn MA, 01801 Docket No. MI23P1014GD In the matter of: BARRY NGUYEN Of: EVERETT, MA RESPONDENT Alleged Incapacitated Person CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON PURSUANT TO G.L.c. 190B, Section 5-304 To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Mass. Dept. Of Mental Health of Westborough, MA in the above captioned matter alleging that Barry Nguyen is in need of a Guardian and requesting that (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Guardian to serve Without Surety on the bond. The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is incapacitated, that the appointment of a Guardian is necessary, and that the proposed Guardian is appropriate. The petition is on file with this court and may contain a request for certain specific authority. You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 03/24/2023. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance, you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date. IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. if the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense. WITNESS, Hon. Maureen H. Monks, First Justice of this Court. Date: February 24, 2023 FELIX D. ARROYO REGISTER OF PROBATE March 03, 2023
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