Page 26 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 28, 2025 BEACON | FROM PAGE 25 with advance notice of an upcoming poll so they can plan their schedule accordingly and provide a timely response.” Amendment opponents offered no arguments. But earlier that day, the House voted against a similar amendment to the joint House-Senate rules. At that time, Rep. Christine Barber (D-Somerville) said, “As full-time legislators, committee work and committee votes are a major part of our role. Requiring a 12-hour notice for an electronic poll would not increase the effi ciency of our legislative process and [would] only slow down our work to address critical issues.” Rep. Mike Moran (D-Brighton), a member of the House Rules Committee who helped write the rules package, once again, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to explain why he and the Democrat House leadership voted against the amendment. (A “Yes” vote is for the 12-hour minimum. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle No ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL ALLOW REMOTE ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS (H 62) - The House and Senate approved and sent to Gov. Maura Healey legislation that would extend, until June 2027, the current law that allows cities and to off er remote LEGAL NOTICE City of Everett PLANNING BOARD 484 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Frederick Cafasso- Chairman participation at public meetings through June 2027. The option, fi rst adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent state of emergency, was due to expire on March 31. The extension applies to public bodies and representative town meetings. “I voted for this legislation because it has substantially increased resident participation and engagement in local government and has made it easier for public bodies to manage their meetings with both equity and transparency,” said Sen, Mike Rodrigues (D-Westport), chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. “It’s been clear from municipalities across the commonwealth that they want to continue to off er this expanded access.” “I have heard loud and clear from my colleagues, and the communities we represent, that hybrid meetings have increased access, engagement and transparency in local government,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “There is no reason that a family obligation, a car breakdown, a disability or any other life circumstance should get in the way of making your voice heard on an issue you care about in your community.” “One of the lessons we learned from the pandemic was that using technology for public meetings expands access and civic participation across government,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). “With this extension, we are removing barriers to participation and residents will continue to be able to be active participants in governmental decisions remotely.” $10.4 MILLION FOR INTERNET UPGRADES FOR PUBLIC HOUSING – The Healey Administration announced $10.4 million in grants to upgrade Internet access in some 8,000 public and aff ordable housing across 26 Massachusetts communities. The projects will install modern cabling in each unit, increasing residents’ access to high-quality, reliable and aff ordable broadband service. The Residential Retrofi t Program prioritizes ISPs that off er aff ordable quality service to decrease the cost of access. “When residents are better connected, it opens a world of new possibilities in both their professional and private lives,” said Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll. “The Residential Retrofi t Program is a transformative investment in communities across the state and demonstrates Massachusetts’ commitment to advancing the Internet for everyone.” STATE’S FIRST POET LAUREATE – Gov. Healey and the Mass Cultural Council announced that the Bay State is now accepting applications to fi ll the new role of Poet Laureate of Massachusetts. BEACON | SEE PAGE 27 - Legal Notice - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT LEGAL NOTICE EVERETT PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Public Hearing on an application by Richard Aversa, Trustee of Ferry Street Realty Trust Property located at: 108 Ferry Street & 141 High Street Site Plan Review & Inclusionary Zoning Special Permit In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L Chapter 40A and with Sections 4, 6, 19, and 32 of the Everett Zoning Ordinance, the Everett Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on Monday, April 7th, 2025 at 6:00PM in the Speaker George Keverian Room (Room 37, Everett City Hall) to consider the above-listed application for Site Plan Review and Inclusionary Zoning Special Permit. This proposal seeks to raze the existing mixed-use structure on the Ferry Street parcel as well as the single family structure on High Street and construct a three-story mixed-use building containing 1,950 sq. ft. of restaurant space on the ground floor (with a 16-seat capacity), a total of twenty (20) units, three (3) of which are proposed to be designated as deed-restricted affordable, and a total of 34 parking spaces. 108 Ferry Street is a parcel of land located in the Business District and is referenced by Assessors Department as L0-03-000243. 141 High Street is a parcel of land located in the Dwelling District and is referenced by Assessors Department as L0-03-00024401. A copy of the application and plans are on file and available in the Office of the City Clerk and the Department of Planning and Development, both located at City Hall, 484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 and can be inspected online anytime at http://www.cityofeverett.com/449/PlanningBoard and/or by request during regular City Hall business hours by contacting The Planning and Development Office at 617-394-2334. All persons interested in or wishing to be heard on the applications may attend and participate in person. This project, along with all other projects to be discussed at the meeting, can be found on the posted Agenda at the following link: http://www.cityofeverett.com/AgendaCenter. Questions and comments can be directed in advance of the public hearing to Matt Lattanzi of the Department of Planning & Development at Matt.Lattanzi@ci.everett.ma.us or 617-394-2230. Frederick Cafasso Chairman Friday, March 21, 28, 2025 PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 Docket No. MI24D2991DR DIVORCE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION AND MAILING EDIANE ALVES Da SILVA vs. ANTHONY BIEDUGNIS To the Defendant: The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce requesting that the Court grant a divorce for Irretrievable Breakdown of the Marriage 1B. The Complaint is on file at the Court. An Automatic Restraining Order has been entered in this matter preventing you from taking any action which would negatively impact the current financial status of either party. SEE Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon: Ediane A. Da Silva, 24 Hazelwood Street St., Malden, MA 02148 your answer, if any, on or before 04/22/2025. If you fail to do so, the court will proceed to the hearing and adjudication of this action. You are also required to file a copy of your answer, if any, in the office of the Register of this Court. WITNESS, Hon. Terri L. Klug Cafazzo, First Justice of this Court. Date: March 11, 2025 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE March 28, 2025
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