Page 20 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, ApRil 12, 2024 BHRC | FROM PAGE 18 of people in Massachusetts will now get a second chance and will face fewer barriers to housing, jobs, education, student loans and stability.” “Massachusetts changed state laws around marijuana possession and this proposal is based on the simple premise of fairness and equity that a person should not bear the mark of conviction for an offense that is no longer a state crime,” said Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden ICE CREAM TRUCKS (H 3471) – The House gave initial approval to legislation that would amend a four-decade old law that requires an amber dome light and the flashing orange lights on the back of ice cream trucks when the truck is parked and serving ice cream. The bill would provide that the law be enforced and would impose a $50 fine for failure to have the lights. It would also require that the City of Everett Conservation Commission Everett City Hall, Room 25 484 Broadway Carlo DeMaria Mayor Everett, MA 02149 LEGAL NOTICE The Everett Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 7 PM pursuant to the Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. 131 c40. The hearing will include consideration of a Notice of Intent by Taylor Donovan of VHB representing Everett Landco, LLC, for the proposed demolition of existing structures and treatment of petroleum product-impacted soil within the lots compromising the former ExxonMobil Terminal property located at 52 Beacham Street. Said hearing will be held in the George Keverian Meeting Room, City Hall, 484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149. To view application and related plans, contact the Conservation Agent Tom Philbin 617-309-8038. Jon E. Norton Chairman Everett Conservation Commission April 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 Monday, 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: 64 Corey St. E0-04-000087 Person Requesting: 64 Corey St., LLC 417 Main St. Melrose, MA 02176 PROPOSAL: To construct a two-story addition on the right side and convert the existing three (3) family residential building into a ten (10) unit residential building. Violations: Parking is shown to be stacked on the left side (3 vehicles) and several parking spaces will be backing into the street both onto Corey Street and Norwood Street. Also, vehicles are shown to be parking in the required setbacks both in the front (Corey St) and the corner (Norwood St) Zoning Ordinance: Section 17 Off-street parking: paragraphs J, K, M and O line 4. MARY GERACE- Chairman ROBERTA SUPPA - Clerk of Board of Appeals April 5, 12, 2024 Jon E. Norton Chairman Phone: 617-394-5004 FAX: 617-394-5002 operation of the lights be included as part of the truck’s annual inspection. Supporters say that although these trucks that serve frozen desserts are required under current law to use these lights … the requirement as written includes no enforcement mechanism. They said it is time to enforce this law which saves lives and prevents injuries. Sponsor Rep. Tom Vitolo (D-Brookline) did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking him to comment on why he filed the bill and how he feels about its initial approval. INCREASE PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO STOP FOR A SCHOOL BUS - The House gave initial approval to a measure that adds a 7-day license suspension to the current $250 fine for not stopping for a school bus with flashing lights as children get on and off the bus. According to the American School Bus Council, an estimated more than 10 million drivers illegally pass school buses every year. In addition, one-third of children who are killed outside the school bus are between five and seven years old; nearly twothirds of bus related fatalities of school-age children occur outside the school bus; and passing vehicles are responsible for two-thirds of school bus loading and unloading fatalities. Sponsor Rep. Susannah Whipps (I-Athol) did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking her to comment on why she filed the bill and how she feels about its initial approval. FREE PARKING FOR VETERANS (H 3533) – The House gave initial approval to a bill that would allow cities and towns to restrict two parking spaces in off street parking lots, large retail parking lots and parking garages to parking for veterans only – as long as the lot has more than 1,000 parking spaces. Municipalities would be required to erect a sign that reads as follows: “Veteran parking Only. This space is reserved for those who have served. Unauthorized vehicles may be removed at the vehicle owner’s expense.” Violators would be fined $100 and cities and towns would be allowed to tow the offending vehicles at the owners’ expense. “Supporting veterans is a fundamental duty and reserving parking spaces for them through this bill is a modest way to show our gratitude” said sponsor Sen. Pavel Payano (D-Lawrence). “It’s a small step, but it reflects our ongoing commitment to honor their service.” BAN COAL ROLLING (H 1698) – The House gave initial approval to a proposal that would prohibit anyone driving a diesel-powered vehicle from releasing significant quantities of soot, smoke or other particular emissions that obstruct or obscure another driver’s view of the roadway. The measure also bans anyone from retrofitting a diesel-powered vehicle with a device, smokestack or other equipment that enhances the vehicle’s capacity to emit these pollutants. Violators would be fined from $100 to $1,000. “Coal rolling … is the practice of deliberately emitting soot from the modified exhaust pipes of a diesel-powered truck that can be directed at other vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians and pose a serious danger as the black smoke can intentionally impair visibility” said sponsor Rep. Brian Murray (D-Milford). “It serves no useful purpose and is clearly harmful to the environment, as well as associated with known health risks and respiratory issues. This bill would make it unlawful to add equipment to a vehicle for coal rolling and subject those who may continue this practice to a penalty of not less than $100 or more than $1,000.” USE OF BREAKDOWN LANE (H 3370) – The House gave initital approval to legislation that would double fines for motor vehicles speeding in the far-right lane, or “breakdown” lane in areas where travel in that lane is permitted during peak commuting hours. “While allowing travel in the far-right lane is essential on BHRC | SEE PAGE 21
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