Page 24 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 7, 2025 G ET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST – Join more than 22,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList—the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, in Massachusetts politics, policy, media and infl uence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications. MASSterlist will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Friday morning and will give you a leg up on what’s happening in the blood sport of Bay State politics. For more information and to get your free subscription, go to: https://MASSterList/subscribe/ THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ and representatives’ votes on roll calls from the week of February 24-28. $425 MILLION FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE (EA) SHELTER SYSTEM (H 61) House 127-23, Senate 327, approved and Gov. Maura Healey signed into law a fi scal 2025 supplemental budget that CITY OF EVERETT - LEGAL NOTICE - BOARD OF APPEALS 484 BROADWAY, ROOM 24 EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS 02149 To Whom It May Concern: This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held on Monday March 17, 2025 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: Map/Parcel: Property Owner: 337 Second Street Everett, MA 02149 K0-05-000176 Second and Vine Property C/O Block Properties LLC 1330 Boylston Street Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 Reason for Denial: Permit was denied in accordance to the City of Everett Signs and Billboard Ordinance Section 12A: 54 (b), 12A-54 (d-4 and 12a-54 (d-5) Applicant seeks a permit for the installation of an “Blade type sign” on the Front of the building mounted from 32’-5” to 52’-5” above the ground with dimensions of 3’5” x 20’-0” (70 square feet on each side of the sign). Per section 12A-53 (a) this proposed sign is not permitted in this district Rebecca Edmondson Korem - Chairman Roberta Suppa - Clerk of Board of Appeals March 07, 14, 2025 includes $425 million to fund the state’s emergency shelter system and make some changes to tighten eligibility for it. The vote was almost strictly along party lines with all Republicans voting against it and all but four Democrats voting for it. The Democrats say the measure makes major reforms. The Republicans say while the bill includes some reforms they have long sought, it does not go far enough, and they all voted against it. The bill allows families to stay for up to six months in shelters and grants the Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities the authority to grant hardship exemption waivers to families with young children, to families at risk of domestic violence, or other individuals in vulnerable circumstances, to lengthen their stay in shelters. It also caps capacity in the system at 4,000 families for the period Dec. 31, 2025 through Dec. 31, 2026. There were more than 6,000 families relying on the system at the end of January. Another provision provides that benefi ts be given to families consisting entirely of residents of the commonwealth who are citizens of the United States or persons lawfully admitted for permanent residence or otherwise permanently residing in the United States under the color of law, except in cases where a child in the family is a citizen of the United States, a person lawfully admitted for permanent residence or a person permanently residing in the United States under color of law. “This supplemental budget includes critical improvements that I proposed to reduce the taxpayer costs of the family shelter system and make it safer for residents and our communities,” said Gov. Healey. “We all know that urgent action is needed to lower the cost of the system and make sure it is a viable, safe and temporary option for Massachusetts families who have fallen on hard times.” “We struck a balance between our fi scal responsibility to Massachusetts taxpayers and our moral obligation to moms, dads and kids who are in a diffi cult moment,” said Senate President Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland). “We prioritize Massachusetts families in need, ensure transparency in the program, and take strong steps to ensure the safety of those in shelter.” “From the beginning of the shelter system crisis, the House has worked to reform the emergency assistance program to ensure that it remains fi nancially viable,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). “That’s why - LEGAL NOTICE - CITY OF EVERETT BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSION 484 BROADWAY EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS 02149 PHONE: 617-944-0211 philip.antonelli@ci.everett.ma.us annette.debilio@ci.everett.ma.us the House led the eff ort to cap the maximum length of stay, and to require job training programs for folks in the shelter system, reforms that this supplemental budget builds on. By creating stricter eligibility requirements, along with increased security measures, this supplemental budget is the latest iteration of the House’s continued commitment to protecting vulnerable children and families in Massachusetts in a fi scally sustainable manner.” “I voted against the latest version of the $425 million supplemental budget because it represents an unsustainable expansion of the shelter system without accountability or a tangible long-term plan,” said Sen. Kelly Dooner (R-Taunton). “This budget is fi scally irresponsible and fails to prioritize homeless veterans, seniors and vulnerable families in Massachusetts who are still struggling to fi nd shelter. We need practical solutions that prioritize our most vulnerable residents fi rst.” “The Emergency Shelter System is broken in very significant ways,” said Rep. John Gaskey (R-Carver). “House Republicans attempted to ensure the system was for Massachusetts families and veterans but Democrats are more concerned with the criminal illegal aliens they have welcomed and protected while many rape, murder and steal. (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle Yes Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes ADOPT JOINT HOUSESENATE RULES FOR 2025-2026 SESSION (H 2026) House 128-23, adopted joint Public Hearing Monday, March 17, 2025 @ 6:30 PM This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held on Monday, March 17, 2025 @ 6:30 P.M. at Everett City Hall, 2nd Floor, in room 27. Opinions will be heard regarding the following application: An application has been presented to the License Commission for the approval of a Transfer of License from Jl Vasquez D/B/A La Finca Bar and Restaurant, 37 Norwood St, Everett, MA 02149. All interested parties may attend. Phil Antonelli Chairman March 7, 2025 House-Senate rules on how the Legislature operates for the 2025-2026 session. The Senate has already approved its own version of joint rules and the House version now goes to the Senate for consideration. The vote was strictly along party lines with all Democrats voting for the package and all Republicans voting against it. Provisions include requiring joint committees to provide and then post online plain-language summaries of all bills in time for BEACON | SEE PAGE 25
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