Page 16 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, ApRil 11, 2025 other benefits received by state senators. NEW HIGHER $82,046 BASE GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST – Join more than 22,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList— the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, in Massachusetts politics, policy, media and infl uence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications. MASSterList will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Friday morning and will give you a leg up on what’s happening in the blood sport of Bay State politics. For more information and to get your free subscription, go to: https:// MASSterList/subscribe/ THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House and Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call examines the salaries and - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 (781) 865-4000 Docket No. MI24A0023AD CITATION G. L. C. 210, § 6 In the matter of: Maya Bhatti To: Mehar-Un-Nisi Ali and persons interested in a petition for the adoption of said child and to the Department of Children and Families of said Commonwealth. A petition has been presented to said court by: Sohail Y. Bhatti of Everett, MA Irma N. Contreras Bhatti of Everett, MA requesting for leave to adopt said child and that the name of the child be changed to Maya Bhatti If you object to this adoption you are entitled to the appointment of an attorney if you are an indigent person. An indigent person is defined by SJC Rule 3:10. The definition includes but is not limited to persons receiving TAFDC, EACDC, poverty related veteran’s benefits, Medicaid, and SSL The Court will determine if you are indigent. Contact an Assistant Judicial Case Manager or Adoption Clerk of the Court on or before the date listed below to obtain the necessary forms. IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT AT: Woburn ON OR BEFORE TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON: 05/29/2025 WITNESS, Hon. Terri L. Klug Cafazzo, First Justice of this Court. Date: March 27, 2025 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE April 04, 11, 18, 2025 SALARY FOR SENATORS - The base salary for the state’s 40 state senators rose from $73,655 for the 2023-2024 session to $82,046 for the 20252026 session. That’s an 11.39 percent hike which means an additional $8,391 per senator. The estimated price tag for the hikes is $335,640. Gov. Maura Healey announced these hikes in January. Under state law, Legislative salaries are up for adjustment in January every two years, either up or down, under a 1998 constitutional amendment approved by a better than twoto-one margin by voters. It requires that every two years the salaries of the governor, the other fi ve constitutional statewide offi cers and the state’s 40 senators be increased or decreased based on data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) that measures the quarterly change in salaries and wages. It also requires that the same formula be used every two years to increase or decrease the stipends that all 40 senators receive for their service in Democratic or Republican leadership positions, as committee chairs or vice chairs and as the ranking Republican on some committees. Senators’ base salaries were $46,410 when the voters approved the automatic pay adjustments in 1998. Since that time, the salaries have been increased every two years except for a $306 pay cut for the 2011-2012 session; an $1,100 pay cut for the 2013-2014 session; and a salary freeze for the 2015-2016 legislative session. The new $82,046 salary means that the base Senate salary has been raised $35,636 or 76 percent, since the mandated salary adjustment became part of the state constitution in 1998. EXTRA PAY FOR ALL 40 SENATORS – All 40 senators receive an additional stipend, ranging from $30,207.04 to $119,631.81, above the $82,046 base salary, for their positions in the Democratic and Republican leadership, as committee chairs, vice chairs and the ranking Republican ~ Legal Notice ~ Notice is hereby given by: A.G. Quealy Towing, Inc. 26 Garvey St Everett, MA 02149 pursuant to the provisions of G.L.c.255, Section 39A, that on or after 11-23-2024 the following Motor Vehicles will be sold to satisfy the garage keeper’s lien thereon for storage, towing charges, care and expenses of notice and sale of said vehicles. P O Box 490588 Everett, MA 02149 Vehicle 2005 BMW X3 Blue 2013 Honda Pilot Silver 2007 Mazda Mazda3 2012 Ford Focus Green 2009 Audi A3 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid 2003 Jeep Liberty Blue 2017 Honda Civic Gray 2016 Ford Explorer Gray 2014 Ford F-150 Gray fly wing moped Red moped 2002 Toyota Camry Gray Zhejiang TaoTao Brown 2009 Honda Accord White Amigo Moped White 2008 Toyota Yaris Silver 2007 Honda CRF 100F Red moped Moped Black 2010 Lincoln MKX VIN WBXPA93415WD07122 5FNYF4H42DB027420 JM1BK344071760130 1FAHP3F20CL359673 WAUKF78P09A013577 4T1BB46K57U003445 1J4GL48K13W558244 19XFC2F79HE012751 1FM5K8HT6GGA56017 1FTFX1EF4EKE28951 4T1BE32K82U530170 L9NTCBAE0K1027742 1HGCP26819A056622 LLOTCAPH9MY102335 JTDJT923985200638 JH2HE03097K600361 L37MMGFT3PZ120050 2LMDJ6JC7ABJ30819 April 04. 11, 18, 2025 on some committees. The stipend is increased or decreased every two years based on data from the BEA that measures the quarterly change in salaries and wages. Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland), the top Democrat, earns the highest stipend of any senator: $119,631.81. Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester) the top Republican, earns an $89,723,85 stipend. Supporters say legislators in these important positions should be appropriately compensated for their many added responsibilities and hard work. Critics say the base salary is suffi cient and is eligible to be increased every two years. Here are the top 10 senators who are paid the highest salaries including the three categories of base pay, stipends and general expense pay allowance. Sen. Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) $224,107.08 Sen. Michael Rodrigues $216,929.17 (D-Westport) Cynthia Creem (D-Newton) $216,630.09 Michael Barrett (D-Lexington) $201,676.12 Sal DiDomenico (D-Everett) $201,676.12 Joan Lovely (D-Salem) $201,676.12 William Brownsberger $201,676.11 (D-Belmont) Cynthia Friedman (D-Arlington) $194,199.13 Sen. Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester) $194,199.12 Sen. Julian Cyr (D-Truro) $186,722.15 The senators who receive the lowest salary of $134,682.32 are Sens. Michael Brady (D-Brockton); William Driscoll (D-Milton); Patricia Jehlen (D-Somerville); John Keenan (D-Quincy); Robyn Kennedy (D-Worcester); Liz Miranda (D-Boston); Michael Moore (D-Millbury); and Pavel Payano (D-Lawrence) $22,430.96 OR $29,907.95 FOR GENERAL EXPENSES – Each senator also receives an annual general expense pay allowance of $22,430.96 for members who live within a 50mile radius of the Statehouse and $29,907.95 for those who are located outside of that radius. BEACON | SEE PAGE 17
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