THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 28, 2025 Page 27 BEACON | FROM PAGE 26 Gov. Healey created the new position in February when she signed an executive order establishing the position. This honorary position is designed to promote poetry and creative expression across the state, serve as the governor’s ambassador of the arts and inspire the next generation of writers. The poet laureate will be eligible for an honorarium provided by the Mass Cultural Council. The Poet Laureate will be charged with encouraging the appreciation of poetry and creative expression across Massachusetts, participating in public readings and other statewide literary and cultural events, composing poetry for ceremonial occasions and advising the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education on an outreach program for schools focused on the celebration and advancement of poetry. “I was proud to sign an executive order establishing our first-ever state Poet Laureate,” said Healey. “We’re excited to be opening the application so that local poets from across the state can apply for this historic position. This is an opportunity to spread the gift of poetry, celebrate the talent in our state, stoke the fi res of imagination and tell our stories.” “The Mass Cultural Council, the commonwealth’s state arts agency, believes in the Power of Culture and recognizes poetry as a strong and vital art form that inspires connection, fosters empathy and gives voice to diverse experiences,” said Mass Cultural Council Executive Director Michael Bobbitt. “Poetry has the unique ability to capture the essence of human emotion, challenge perspective and build bridges between communities. This new voice will help to enrich our cultural landscape, remind us of our rich legacy of profound writers and strengthen the creative spirit of the commonwealth.” To apply for the position or for more information go to: https:// massculturalcouncil.org/artists-art/poet-laureate/application-process/ $5.7 MILLION FOR FARMLAND PRESERVATION - Environmental Aff airs Secretary Rebecca Tepper announced the granting of Frederick Cafasso- Chairman $5.7 million in funding for farmland preservation. The funding is aimed at protecting 400 acres of farmland through the state’s Agricultural Preservation Restriction (APR) Program. Another $500,000 will be granted to help existing Massachusetts APR farmers restore land that was previously unsuitable for farming. “Massachusetts farmers are some of the strongest and most resilient people I’ve met,” said Tepper. “Between extreme weather, high costs and now a tariff war, our farmers deserve our support more than ever. Our programs are designed to keep existing farms strong and revive unused land for farming. This means better food security and a healthier environment for everyone in Massachusetts.” DIRECTOR OF FAIR HOUSING - Whitney Demetrius joined the Massachusetts Executive Offi ce of Housing and Livable Communities as the state’s fi rst Director of Fair Housing. The position was established by the Healey Administration’s Aff ordable Homes Act to support fair housing initiatives, including enforcement, testing, outreach and education, as well as collaborating with other state agencies to advance fair housing policies and programs. “A crucial part of ensuring our commonwealth is truly livable is addressing the barriers to fair housing and housing choice,” said Demetrius. “I am eager to work collaboratively in this role to carry out the vision of this administration, putting fair housing at the forefront of our path forward.” LEGAL NOTICE City of Everett PLANNING BOARD 484 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 QUOTABLE QUOTES “Hundreds of people proudly took to Beacon Hill today in a display of support and solidarity at this pivotal moment when the immigrant community is under constant attack. We are incredibly proud of this year’s Immigrants Day at the Statehouse, and for the policymakers, immigrants and advocates who inspired attendees. We must use this momentum to show the nation that Massachusetts will fi rmly oppose hate and tirelessly fi ght for immigrant rights.” ---Elizabeth Sweet, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition criticizing the Trump Administration’s immigraBEACON | SEE PAGE 30 LEGAL NOTICE EVERETT PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE LEGAL ANNOUNCEMENT EVERETT PUBLIC SCHOOLS PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FISCAL 2026 BUDGET The Everett School Committee, in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 71, Section 38N, will hold a Public Hearing on the subject of the proposed Fiscal 2026 budget on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Everett High School Library, 100 Elm Street. Budget information will be posted on the Everett Public Schools website, and hard copies will be available in the Main Office of Everett High School, 100 Elm Street, beginning on Friday, April 4, 2025. PUBLIC HEARING ON SCHOOL CHOICE The Everett School Committee, in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 76, Section 12B, will hold a Public Hearing on the subject of School Choice on Monday, April 7, 2025, immediately following the Public Hearing on the Fiscal 2026 budget in the Everett High School Library, 100 Elm Street. REGULAR SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING The regular meeting of the Everett School Committee will be held on Monday, April 7, 2025, immediately following the Public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget and the Public Hearing on School Choice, in the Everett High School Library, 100 Elm Street March 21, 28, 2025 Public Hearing on an application by SanAngel Group Property located at: 368-370 Ferry Street Site Plan Review In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L Chapter 40A and with Sections 6 and 19 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 four (4) unit building and construct a nine (9) unit multifamily dwelling with zero (0) parking spaces located on a 3,328 sq. ft. parcel of land. 368370 Ferry Street is a parcel of land located in the Business District and is referenced by Assessors Department as B0-03-000004. 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
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