Page 18 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 13, 2026 BEACON | FROM PAGE 16 programs in legal battles. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle No ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL PREGNANCY (HD 5650) – The House sent to the Judiciary Committee a late-fi led bill which would repeal a current law that provides that a parent who conceals the death of a child, “which if born alive would be a child born out of wedlock, so that it cannot be ascertained whether it was born alive or, if born alive, whether it was murdered, shall be punished by a fi ne of up to $100 or by imprisonment for up to one year.” Sponsor Rep. Lindsay Sabadosa said the bill would repeal archaic laws criminalizing pregnancy by removing an outdated statute that can be used to criminalize unmarried women during one of the most traumatic experiences a person may face: pregnancy loss. “This legislation would repeal a concealment of birth law that is more than a century old, written at a time when women were not yet recognized as full rights-bearing people and when giving birth outside of marriage carried deep social stigma,” said Sabadosa. “Today, the use of such laws to investigate or prosecute postpartum individuals is unjust and out of step with our modern understanding of reproductive health. There is no compelling reason for a statute like this to remain on the books.” DOG KENNELS (H 4849) – The Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government held a hearCITY 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 16, 2026 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: Building Permit Property Owner: 60-62 Reed Ave. Everett, MA 02149 M0-02-000144 B-25-998 Ms. Luciana Hurley and Mr. Stephen A. Hurley 17A Franklin St. Everett, MA 02149 Proposal: Applicant seeks a permit to convert the existing building from a two (2) family into a three (3) family and construct a new third floor. Violations: 1. The property is nonconforming as to lot area under Section 4.B.2.b of the Zoning Ordinance which requires 7,000 square feet for the existing two-family use, where only 5,000 square feet is provided. The addition of a third dwelling unit will increase the area nonconformity, resulting in a floor area ratio 0.782, where 0.50 is allowed under Section 4.B.2.c. A special permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals is therefore required under Sections 3.C and 3.F of the Zoning Ordinance. 2. No parking plan has been provided as required by Section 17.C of the Zoning Ordinance. It is therefore not possible for this office to evaluate compliance with the requirements of Section 17. Rebecca Edmondson Korom - Chairman Roberta Suppa - Clerk of Board of Appeals March 06, 13, 2026 PUBLIC HEARING FOR PETITION FROM MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A NATIONAL GRID OF NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS To all parties interested in the public hearing. Be it hereby ordered: Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid of North Andover, Massachusetts requests permission to construct a line of underground electric conduits, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, under and across the public way or ways hereinafter named. The following are the streets and highways referred to: WR# 31173828 - Broadway - National Grid to install underground facilities on Broadway beginning at a point approximately 350 feet Northwest of the centerline of the intersection of Charlton Street and Broadway and continuing approximately 3,500 feet in a Northeasterly direction. Installation of (+/3,500 feet) of conduits encased in concrete (various configurations), ten manholes, and miscellaneous underground equipment on Broadway, Everett, MA 02149. Wherefore it prays that after due notice and hearing as provided by law, it be granted permission to excavate the public highways and to run and maintain underground electric conduits, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as it may find necessary for the transmission of electricity, said underground conduits to be located substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked – Broadway - Everett, Massachusetts. Hearing to be held with the Everett City Council, held on Monday at 7:00PM, on the 13th of April, 2026 at the Everett City Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, Everett City Hall. March 13, 2026 ing on legislation that would make changes to current dog kennel laws. Supporters said the bill updates Massachusetts law on animal welfare, kennel licensing and dog identification and provides that fi nes from animal cruelty enforcement will now be deposited into the Homeless Animal Prevention and Care Fund, which will expand to cover broader animal health and welfare measures. They argued that the bill strengthens kennel oversight by prohibiting unlicensed dogs from being accepted; expands public license records to include inspection history and enforcement data; and allows health agents to conduct inspections alongside animal control offi cers. When transferring a dog, kennels must record and report detailed identifying information to local clerks within 30 days. “Following the passage of Ollie’s Law last session, municipalities and industry experts made clear that additional reforms were needed to close gaps in our existing animal welfare system,” said sponsor Rep. Brian Ashe (D-Longmeadow). “This bill answers that call by strengthening kennel oversight, improving accountability and ensuring our laws better protect the animals and communities we serve.” Ollie’s Law, signed into law in 2024, established rules and regulations for dog kennels in the Bay State, to ensure animal welfare, protect consumers and keep kennel staff safe. TRUMP AND IRAN – Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) and Sen. Will Brownsberger (D-Belmont) led the charge sending a letter to the U.S. Congress and Senate urging them to uphold the constitutional role of Congress in decisions that commit American service members to hostilities overseas. The duo, and 26 other senators, signed the letter commending the bipartisan group of U.S. senators and representatives who have introduced and are advocating for a war powers resolution that would require Congressional approval before the United States engages in further hostilities with Iran or expands current operations. “Supporting this war powers resolution is a reaffi rmation that national security is best preserved when military action is governed by constitutional principles and robust Congressional oversight,” read the letter. “We urge members of Congress to support this resolution, to return to session if necessary, and to vote in favor of restoring Congress’ rightful authority over decisions that could draw the United States into an expanded war.” The other 26 senators who signed the letter are: Cynthia Creem (D-Newton); Nick Collins CITY OF EVERETT ~ Legal Notice ~ ~ Legal Notice ~ (D-Boston); Joanne Comerford (D-Northampton); Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn); John Cronin (D-Fitchburg); Julian Cyr (D-Truro); Sal DiDomenico (D-Everett); William Driscoll (D-Milton); Lydia Edwards (D-Boston); James Eldridge (D-Marlborough); Paul Feeney (D-Foxborough); Dylan Fernandes (D-Falmouth); Cindy Friedman (D-Arlington); Adam Gomez (D-Springfi eld); Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville); John Keenan (D-Quincy); Robyn Kennedy (D-Worcester); Jason Lewis (D-Winchester); Joan Lovely (D-Salem); Paul Mark (D-Becket); Liz Miranda (D-Boston); Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford); Michael Moore (D-Millbury); Jacob Oliveira (D-Ludlow); Pavel Payano (D-Lawrence); Becca Rausch (D-Needham). $250,000 TO STRENGTHEN LOCAL FOOD ACCESS – The Healey Administration announced $250,000 in Grants to strengthen local food access and support community food systems. Administered by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, the program supports emerging and established local food policy councils and food working groups as they build stronger, more resilient local food systems. “None of our residents should struggle to put food on the table,” said Gov. Healey. “This funding is BEACON | SEE PAGE 19
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