THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 14, 2025 Page 27 BEACON | FROM PAGE 26 awarding of $5.8 million in funding to 44 organizations for 56 projects that expand and enhance mobility for older adults, people with disabilities and low-income individuals across the state. The awards will allow Regional Transit Authorities, municipalities and nonprofi ts to provide rides for people who would otherwise be unable to get to their destinations, and to hire staff to help people learn about and learn to use transportation options. “As a former mayor I have seen first-hand how money going to public transportation can make a diff erence in people’s everyday lives, especially when it helps to advance projects that help everyone get around,” said Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll. “We are proud to support our local and regional partners who are putting forward innovative initiatives to connect people to important destinations and increase access to locations and connections.” “We are pleased to see such a variety of initiatives aimed at improving transit services, including travel training for individuals in need of assistance, services for older riders and the expansion of existing off erings,” said Transportation Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt. “Eff orts like these greatly conBEACON | SEE PAGE 28 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 CITY COUNCIL………………………………………………….No. C0077-25 IN THE YEAR TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY-FIVE AN ORDINANCE REDEFINING THE ANNUAL LONGEVITY BONUS PAYMENT Councilor /s/ Stephanie V. Smith, Katy Rogers, Michael Marchese, Robert Van Campen, Stephanie Martins, Peter Pietrantonio, Guerline Alcy-Jabouin, Holly Garcia, Whereas: The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) notified the City Council as part of an investigative report, that the purpose of longevity payments “is to reward and retain employees for their skill and experience through a system that recognizes years of valuable service. Longevity payments are not a means to pad the salaries of elected officials”; and Whereas: The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) recommended the City Council to “eliminate longevity payments to elected officials”; and Whereas: Elected officials of the City of Everett, including the Mayor, members of the City Council and School Committee, are compensated through salaries established by ordinance or state law, and additional bonuses tied to tenure may undermine the principles of equitable governance and public service. Now, therefore, by the authority granted to the City Council of the City of Everett, Massachusetts to make and amend ordinances: Be it Ordained by the City Council of the City of Everett, Massachusetts that Chapter 2 Administration of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett is hereby amended as follows: Section 7-167 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett is hereby amended by deleting the entire current text of said section, including title and replacing it with the following text: Section 7-167. (a) Definitions (1) Elected official: Any individual holding a position in the city that is filled through a public election process, including but not limited to the mayor, city council member or school committee member. (2) Longevity payment: Any payment, stipend, or benefit provided to an individual based solely on the years of service or tenure in a position. (b) No elected official is eligible or shall receive a longevity payment during their time in office or retroactively for time served in an elected position. (c) Going forward, any person employed by the city who has previously held elected office shall no longer have their elected years of service factored into their longevity payment. This ordinance shall take effect upon passage by the City Council and subsequent approval by His Honor the Mayor. A true copy attest Longevity – Elected Officials (C0421-16, C0108-22, C0077-25) - LEGAL NOTICE - ENROLLED ORDINANCE PUBLISHED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 1 SECTION 4.5 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF EVERETT AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS Chapter 43, Section 23. ENROLLED:03/10/2025 DATE OF PROPOSED ORDAINMENT: 03/24/2025 Sergio Cornelio, City Clerk March 14, 2025
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