THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2022 Page 13 BEACON | FROM PAGE 12 universities even if the service member is assigned to move out of the state. “Our commonwealth has always led from the front in terms of taking care of our active-duty service members and veterans, but I strongly believe that there is more we can do for the spouses and children of service-members who also call Massachusetts their home,” said sponsor Sen. John Velis (D-Westfield) at the time the proposal was approved. “Anyone who has worn the uniform or has a family member who has worn the uniform knows that the sacrifice of military service goes far beyond the individual service member. By passing this legislation, we are saying to these families that we understand their challenges, that we recognize the great sacrifices that they have made and that we are committed to doing everything we can to support them.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes I NCREASE MENTAL HEALTH ACCESS (S 2572) On November 17, the Senate 39-0, approved a measure known as the Mental Health Addressing Barriers to Care (ABC) Act that will make mental health care more accessible in the Bay State. “Today, the Massachusetts Senate took vital strides toward transforming mental health care in Massachusetts,” said sponsor Sen. Julian Cyr (D-Truro) at the time the bill was approved. “By unanimously passing [this bill], we affirm that mental health is just as essential as physical health and take a leap forward to ensure that all people in Massachusetts can access the mental health care they need and deserve.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill). Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes SEX EDUCATION (S 2541) On September 23, the Senate 38-1, approved legislation that would require that all public schools offering a comprehensive sexual health education curriculum “provide medically accurate, age-appropriate sexual health education.” Under current law, public schools are not required to teach sex education and the bill does not change that but rather mandates that any schools that choose to teach sex education are required to follow a curriculum, based on age, that includes human anatomy, reproduction and sexual development; the benefits of abstinence and delaying sexual activity; the importance of effectively using contraceptives to prevent unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV and AIDS; ways to effectively discuss safe sexual activity; relationship and communication skills to form healthy, respectful relationships free of violence, coercion and intimidation; and information about gender identity and sexual orientation for all students, including recognition that people have different sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions. The measure also requires any school offering sex education to notify parents about the school’s sex education curriculum and gives parents the right to withdraw a student from the instruction. Another provision creates a process for parents to inspect the program instruction materials prior to the start of the course. Supporters said that under the bill, local cities and towns still have the authority and power to decide whether sex education is taught in their schools. They said the measure will ensure that schools that choose to teach sex education will have a framework to follow. They noted the bill will prepare students to make healthy decisions and will reduce teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. “I am very proud that the Massachusetts Senate has once again reaffirmed our ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ CITY OF EVERETT ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 484 BROADWAY, ROOM 24 EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS 02149 617-394-2498 To Whom It May Concern: This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held on Monday, March 21, 2022 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: 403 Main Street Map/Lot: D0-01-000026 Person Requesting: Alfred J. Lattanzi 57 Peirce Avenue Everett, MA 02149 PROPOSAL: Applicant seeks to build three additional stories on and around the existing two buildings on this 8317 Square foot lot that exists in the Business Zoning District. The building will contain a mixed use that will include sixteen residential units and two commercial units. The existing buildings are currently non-conforming and the applicant will require a Special Permit and a determination from the board that by extending his non-conforming condition on the front and side offsets that this will not be more detrimental to the neighborhood. In the rear of the property the new building will require relief in the form of a variance for the set back of six (6) feet four (4) inches. The F.A.R. for this project will be at 3.2. Reason for Denial: Permit was denied in accordance to the City of Everett Zoning Ordinance Appendix A as follows: 1. Appendix A section (6) (B) (2) - Lot Area: All other Uses---2 to 1 maximum floor area. The proposed plan includes a floor area ratio of 3.2 to 1. (variance) 2. Appendix A section (6) (B). (6) Rear Yard: Twenty-five (25) feet minimum unless the lot extends from one (1) street to another street, in which case no rear yard is required, except for any residential use which shall require a ten-foot minimum. (Ord. of 6-29-87) (variance) 3. Appendix A section (6) (B). (4) - Front Yard: (Conforming for the current use) Requires the minimum of 10’ setback for residential uses. The building is currently at the property line. (Variance Required) 4. Appendix A section (6). (B). Side Yard: (8) Corner Lot: (Existing Non- Conforming) None Required except seven (7) feet when residential use. (Ord. of 6-29-87). The building is currently at the property lines. (Special Permit Required) 5. Appendix A Section 3 General Requirements (C): which states the following: “Existing non-conforming structure or uses may be extended or altered, provided that such extension, alteration or change of use shall be permitted only upon the grant of a Special Permit by the zoning board of appeals after a public hearing and a finding by the board that such extension, alteration or change of use shall not be substantially more detrimental to the neighborhood than the existing non-conforming use or structure. The applicant is requesting Relief from the City of Everett Zoning Board of Appeals for a Use Variance to make this a Mixed-Use Building. Parking will be completed through the TDM Mary Gerace - Chairman Roberta Suppa - Clerk Board of Appeals March 4 & 11, 2022 commitment to this commonsense healthy policy that will ensure our youth have the tools needed to protect their health and form respectful relationships,” said sponsor Sen. Sal DiDomenico (D-Everett) at the time the legislation was approved. “This legislation makes it clear that sex education in the commonwealth must be inclusive for all students and emphasize the importance and necessity of consent. BEACON | SEE PAGE 14
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