Page 20 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022 Everett Kiwanians support Keverian School attendance campaign BEACON | FROM PAGE 14 A “No” vote for the fee.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle No FREE MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS (H 2730) Senate 40-0 approved and sent to the House a bill that would require primary and secondary schools, homeless shelters and prisons to provide free disposable menstrual products in a convenient and non-stigmatizing way. “ That we considered City Year Greater Boston’s AmeriCorps mentors working at the Keverian School developed an attendance raffle to emphasize the importance of attending class. Students can be rewarded for their hard work and good attendance with a small prize. Pictured, from left to right, are Everett Kiwanians Marlene Zizza and Gianna D’Angelo Dunn, AmeriCorps members Jenna Gage, Michael Oprian, Erin Ledrew, Molly Berrigan and Naomi Lam and Everett Kiwanis Club President KathyAnn Dottin. (Courtesy of Everett Kiwanis) ~ 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: 21 Locust Street Map/Lot: D0-02-000010 Person Requesting: Chris Lianos 21 Locust Street Everett, MA 02149 PROPOSAL: Applicant seeks to change the use of the existing two (2) family dwelling and convert it to a three (3) family dwelling within a Dwelling District. (1) A single or double semi-detached dwelling existing at the time of the first enactment of, the Zoning Ordinance may be converted to provide not more than a total of three (3) dwelling units provided that the following standards are met: Any addition shall comply with the front, side and rear yard requirements and height limitations of the Zoning Ordinance. Where the existing building is already non-conforming, any alteration shall not increase the existing non-conformity. Parking in accordance with this Zoning Ordinance shall be provided for any additional dwelling units. Reason for Denial: Permit was denied in accordance to the City of Everett Zoning Ordinance Appendix A as follows: 1. Section 17 (C) requires buildings undergoing a change of use to comply with parking requirements set forth in Section 17 (A) (Multifamily dwellings = 2 spaces per dwelling unit) The change to a three family would require a variance as the plan shows parking for five (5) vehicles, six (6) would be required. 2. Section 4 Dwelling Districts (b) Dimensional Regulations (2) Lot Area (c): “All other uses--------------0.5 maximum floor area ratio a. The change of use to a three (3) family requires the proposal to comply with the zoning ordinance for density. The requested proposal would result in a floor area ratio of .61. The Applicant must seek relief in the form of a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals. The .61 is a violation of the Cities Ordinance at .11 over the maximum allowed. Mary Gerace - Chairman Roberta Suppa - Clerk Board of Appeals March 4 & 11, 2022 this bill today is a result of the leadership of so many young people, particularly high school students across the state, from Brookline to Belchertown,” said sponsor Sen. Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville). “Once you start thinking about it, the need seems obvious. As the menstrual equity coalition says, ‘non-menstruating people go into a bathroom expecting their basic bodily needs to be met— this is not the case for menstruators.’ This is now being seen as an issue because new generations are saying words out loud that used to be hidden by euphemisms, and they’re talking about needs that were unrecognized because they weren’t named.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill). Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes PREGNANT AND POST PARTUM MOTHERS (H 2731) Senate 40-0, approved and sent to the House legislation designed to ensure that pregnant and postpartum mothers get necessary and potentially life-saving health care by extending MassHealth insurance coverage to 12 months after pregnancy. MassHealth is the state’s Medicaid program that provides health care for low-income and disabled persons. . “Today, the Massachusetts Senate has taken another step to combat inequities in maternal health,” said sponsor Sen. Joan Lovely (D-Salem). “By extending postpartum healthcare coverage to a full year, birthing individuals will be able to access vital physical and behavioral health resources that will decrease mortality and severe morbidity and improve the overall BEACON | SEE PAGE 23
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