Page 26 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 7, 2025 BEACON | FROM PAGE 25 (H 2024) House 24-127, rejected an amendment that would require the state auditor, currently Diana DiZoglio, to conduct an annual audit of the House. This requirement was approved by the voters on Question 1 on the November 2024 ballot. The amendment would replace a House rule that the state auditor would recommend a firm to conduct an annual audit of the House and the business manager of the House would hire that firm. “In November of 2024, Question 1 was overwhelmingly approved with the support of nearly 72 percent of the state’s voters who cast a ballot,” said amendment sponsor Rep. Brad Jones (R-North Reading). “This amendment would honor the will of the voters by allowing the state auditor to conduct these annual audits of the House in compliance with Question 1.” “Every city and town in the commonwealth voted for this question to be the law,” said - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 (781) 865-4000 Docket No. MI25P0886EA Estate of: DOROTHY N. WALDMAN Date of Death: 07/17/2024 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by: Joseph M. Thayer of North Easton, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Joseph M. Thayer of North Easton, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve on the bond in unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 03/28/2025. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Terri L. Klug Cafazzo, First Justice of this Court. Date: February 28, 2025 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE March 07, 2025 Rep. Marc Lombardo (R-Billerica). “Unfortunately, essentially on party lines, the House Democrats defeated the amendment and once again refused to comply with the will of the voters. Beacon Hill Democrats need to end this inter-governmental feud and finally respect the voters and give them the transparency they demand and deserve.” Rep. Michael Day (D-Stoneham) said this new rule would violate the separation of power in the constitution. He noted that Article 30 says the legislative department shall never exercise the executive and judicial powers, the executive shall never exercise the legislative and judicial powers, and the judicial shall never exercise the legislative and executive powers. Day also noted that the House rule that requires the House to hire a firm recommended by the state auditor is sufficient. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment requiring the state auditor to conduct an annual audit. A “No” vote is against the amendment.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle No POST AUDITS ON LEGISLATURE’S WEBSITE (H 2046) House 23-128, rejected an amendment requiring that if there are any audits of the Legislature by the state auditor, the results must be published on the Legislature’s website in a conspicuous place within 72 hours of receipt. “This amendment aligns with the House Republican Caucus’ ongoing efforts to make the 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: 29 Villa Ave. Everett, MA 02149 M0-08-000080 Clifton W. Barchard, Terri A. Barchard 29 Villa Ave. Everett, MA 02149 Proposal: Construct a first-floor addition to rear of building. Reason for Denial: Permit was denied in accordance with the City of Everett Zoning Ordinance as follows: The existing structure is nonconforming as to side setback requirements, pursuant to the Everett Zoning Ordinance, Section 4.6.A (requiring a side setback of 4 feet with a total of 16 feet.) where one foot five inches (1.5) is existing on the right-side yard and one foot two inches (1.2) is existing on the left side yard with a total of two feet seven inches (2.7). 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 Legislature more transparent and accountable to our constituents,” said amendment sponsor Rep. Brad Jones (R-North Reading). “It simply requires that any audit of the House conducted by the state auditor be posted in a conspicuous place on the General Court website within 72 hours of receipt, so it is readily available and accessible to the public.” “When 72 percent of our citizens are asking for more transparency, ensuring we post the audit within 72 hours would certainly be a step in the right direction,” said Rep. Dave Muradian (R-Grafton). Rep. Michael Day (D-Stoneham) said all audits are already posted on the Legislature’s website. He noted that allowing the auditor to audit the House violates the separation of power in the constitution so there is no reason to require the posting of an audit that that likely will never happen. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment requiring the posting of an audit. A “No” vote is against requiring it.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle No KEEP COMMITTEE POLLS OPEN FOR TWO HOURS (H 2026) House 23-128, rejected an amendment that would require joint committee polls to be open for at least two hours or until all committee members have voted. Committee polls are used to record which members favor or oppose a bill that was heard by the committee. “When voting to advance legislation, it is important that the members understand the bill they’re voting on so they can make an informed decision,” said amendment sponsor Rep. Brad Jones (R-North Reading). “That is not always possible with the short turnaround time required of some polls, especially when the bills under consideration have been redrafted, are lengthy, or are technical in nature. Providing a two-hour window to respond to a poll is a reasonable compromise that will help to ensure that each member feels comfortable with their vote without hampering the committee’s ability to move legBEACON | SEE PAGE 27
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