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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 7, 2025 Page 25 BEACON | FROM PAGE 24 their hearings; requiring committees, when reporting a bill favorably, to provide a document showing any changes made by the committee to the underlying bill and any changes the bill makes to existing law; and requiring all testimony given to committees to be made publicly available in a manner to be determined by each committee. Other provisions include prohibiting committee members from participating in a hearing remotely and requiring that they be physically present at a hearing in order to participate; allowing the public to testify remotely at a hearing; requiring how each individual member votes on polls conducted by the committees to be posted online; and extending the time allowed for formal sessions in the first year of the session from the current third Wednesday in November to the third Wednesday in December. The second year of formal sessions will continue to end on July 31, but under the new rules, the House and Senate would be allowed to return to a formal session to act on reports of conference committees formed by July 31, budget bills and gubernatorial actions including vetoes of items in conference reports. “There are many things in our rules package that align closely with the Senate proposals,” said Majority Leader Rep. Mike Moran (D-Boston). “The House went even further to alleviate the logjam of bills at the end of the session by requiring that bills be voted out of committee in a timely manner after a public hearing. And our constituents will know exactly how the members of a committee handle the bill process when we post hearing attendance and committee votes online. These are meaningful reforms.” “I opposed the Joint Rules package because it did not go far enough in reforming the legislative process to improve transparency and public access,” said Rep. Steven Xiarhos (R-Barnstable). “We need stronger measures to prevent last-minute legislating behind closed doors and to guarantee a more open, deliberative process.” (A “Yes” vote is for the new joint rules. A “No” vote is against them.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle Yes ADOPT HOUSE RULES FOR 2025-2026 SESSION (H 2024) House 128-23, approved a set of House rules under which the House will operate in 2025-2026. Provisions include requiring, to the extent practicable, summaries provided by committee chairs of bills to be posted online before the House takes them up for a vote; prohibiting committee members from participating in a hearing remotely and requiring that they be physically present at a hearing in order to participate; allowing the public to testify remotely at a hearing; and requiring how each individual member votes on polls conducted by the committees to be posted online. Other provisions include requiring 72-hours-notice before a hearing can be held; requiring members to be physically present to cast their votes, unless the member has active reserve military duty, a serious health condition or limitations related to a member’s pregnancy, including pregnancy loss; and expanding a remote voting option for members for up to 20 weeks of parental leave. “These critical reforms are representative of the House’s strong commitment to the pursuit of a more accessible and efficient Legislature that is responsive to the concerns of our constituents,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). “We remain focused on the all-important responsibility of bettering the General Court as an institution, a goal that I know so many of my colleagues are committed to.” “Recognizing that there are ways we can make the legislative process more efficient, I am proud of this rules package,” said Rep. Bill Galvin (D-Canton), Chair 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: PROPOSAL: Remodel the existing garage for storage and extend the height of the building from Thirteen (13) feet to Twenty (20) feet. Reason for Denial: The existing structure is nonconforming as to left side and rear setback requirements, pursuant to the Everett Zoning Ordinance, Section 6.B.7 (requiring a rear and side setback of Five (5) feet for accessory structures). The proposal will increase the nonconforming nature of the structure. Accordingly, a special permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals is required in accordance with Section 3.C of the Zoning Ordinance. Rebecca Edmondson Korem - Chairman Roberta Suppa - Clerk of Board of Appeals March 07, 14, 2025 140 Ferry Street Everett, MA 02149 M0-08-000025 Mr. Robert Onessimo 140 Ferry Street Everett, MA 02149 TO: Cheryl A. Horgan, as Proposed Personal Representative of the Estate of Joan S. Koury a/k/a Joan Koury Cheryl A. Horgan Doreen Grimes Michelle Baclija and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. c. 50 §3901 (et seq): PHH Mortgage Corporation claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage covering real property in Everett, numbered 881 Broadway, Unit No. 41, of the Regency Condominium, given by Joan S. Koury to Financial Freedom Senior Funding Corporation, a Subsidiary of Indymac Bank, F.S.B., dated February 15, 2006, and recorded in Middlesex County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds in Book 46990, Page 167, and now held by the Plaintiff by assignment, has/have filed with this court a complaint for determination of Defendant’s/ Defendants’ Servicemembers status. If you now are, or recently have been, in the active military service of the United States of America, then you may be entitled to the benefits of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. If you object to a foreclosure of the above -mentioned property on that basis, then you or your attorney must file a written appearance and answer in this court at Three Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108 on or before 04/07/2025 or you may lose the opportunity to challenge the foreclosure on the ground of noncompliance with the Act. claiming that you are entitled to the benefits of said Act. Witness, GORDON H. PIPER Chief Justice of this Court on 2/19/2025 Attest: Deborah J. Patterson Recorder March 7, 2025 of the Temporary House committee on House Rules. “The reforms … to govern both branches will help streamline legislative work in the current session, as well as provide the public with a greater understanding of where bills stand in the process.” “The House Republican Caucus offered a series of rules reforms to shed more light on the legislative process and the inner workings of the House, including a proposal to honor the will of the voters by allowing the state Auditor to conduct the annual financial audit of the House, but these ideas were summarily rejected by our Democratic colleagues,” said Rep. Brad Jones (R-North Reading). “The new House rules package includes some welcome reforms, but it still falls far short of achieving the full transparency needed to restore the public’s confidence in state government, which is why I voted against it.” “I voted against the House rules package because it fell short of delivering the transparency and accountability the public deserves,” said Rep. Steven Xiarhos (R-Barnstable). “The process should allow for more meaningful debate and input, ensuring all voices are heard rather than consolidating power among a few.” (A “Yes” vote is for the new House rules. A “No” vote is against them.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle Yes ALLOW STATE AUDITOR TO AUDIT THE HOUSE - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS LAND COURT DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT DOCKET NO. 25 SM 000476 ORDER OF NOTICE

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