18 Page 18 BHRC | FROM PAGE 16 eral bills last week including: CITY AND TOWN ASSESSORS (H 2112) – Amends current law which allows municipalities to give stipends to assessors who receive their Certified AssessTHE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, ApRil 5, 2024 ment Evaluator certificate from the International Association of Assessing Officers, or their Certified Massachusetts Assessor certificate from the Massachusetts Association of Assessing Officers, Inc. The bill increases the stipend municipalities may award for these certificates from $3,000 to $5,000 for full-time assessors and also adds two new certificates which would result in the stipend. “Assessors play a vital CITY OF EVERETT - LEGAL NOTICE - ZONING 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 Tuesday April 22, 2024 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: Person Requesting: PROPOSAL: Renovate a single-family dwelling into a two-family dwelling. The plot plans provided by Real Map Info LLC show the lot to be 6,383 square feet. Reason for Denial: Permit was denied in accordance with the City of Everett Zoning Ordinance as follows: Violations: Section 4.B.2.b. Lot area two family dwelling 7000 square feet. In the plot plans provided the applicant provides a lot of 6,383 S.F. The applicant shall seek relief from the Zoning board of appeals. The plans indicate that four parking spaces provided will consist of one tandem space. Tandem Parking is prohibited pursuant to Section 17.J. A variance is required. MARY GERACE- Chairman ROBERTA SUPPA - Clerk of Board of Appeals April 5, 12, 2024 CITY OF EVERETT - LEGAL NOTICE - ZONING 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 Tuesday April 22, 2024 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: 51 School St. E0-03-000100 Person Requesting: Jorge A. Valdivieso 51 School St. Everett, MA 02149 PROPOSAL: Add a first and Second 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 2.6 foot is existing with a total of 18.4 feet. 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. MARY GERACE- Chairman ROBERTA SUPPA - Clerk of Board of Appeals April 5, 12, 2024 12 Clinton Pl. L0-01-000158 Alusma Margaile 12 Clinton Pl. Everett, MA 02149 role in the financial issues of every city and town in the commonwealth,” said sponsor Rep. Tom Stanley (D-Waltham). “This legislation improves the profession, enhances the assessor’s skillset and improves taxpayer efficiency and services to property owners.” FREE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOR VETERANS WHO ARE GOING TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS (H 3527) - Provides free transportation on the MBTA system for veterans who travel to or from a Veterans Administration hospital for medical care. The veteran must present proof of a medical appointment on the date of travel in the form of a notice from the Veterans Administration indicating the veteran’s name and the date and the location of the appointment. “I have heard from a number of veterans who say it can be a challenge to get transportation to their medical appointments,” said sponsor Rep. Jerry Parisella (D-Beverly). “This bill would cover the cost of public transit for those seeking care at the Veterans Administration and help reduce one of the barriers, the cost of transportation, for those who have served our country with honor.” ALLOW YOUNGER YOUTH SOCCER REFEREES (H 1852) - Would allow minors who are 12- and 13-years-old to referee youth soccer games for matches in which the age bracket of the players is younger than the 12- or 13-year-old referee. Other provisions require the referee’s parents or guardians to provide the employer with a written consent form; require the employer to provide the parent or guardian with written policies describing the responsibilities of a referee and provide the minor with training; and mandating that an adult representing the employer is on the premise during the match. “This legislation would benefit both the youths in question and their communities as these programs are extended,” said co-sponsor Rep. Kathy LaNatra (D-Kingston). ALLOW SOME 17-YEAR OLDS TO VOTE IN PRIMARIES (H 705) – Would allow voters who will turn 18 and be eligible to vote in a November general election to also vote in the preceding primary election even though they will only be 17 at the time of the primary election. Supporters said that allowing 17-year-olds olds to have a voice would establish a foundation for lifelong enBHRC | SEE PAGE 20
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