Page 18 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 1, 2026 BEACON | FROM PAGE 17 say that local cities and towns should retain the right that allows them to determine the age required to purchase these products. They argued that local law should supersede any state law. A related proposal (S 1568) heard by the Public Health Committee last July would eventually end the sale of all nicotine and tobacco products in the Bay State. The proposal does not take away the right to purchase nicotine and tobacco products from anyone who is already legally able to do so. Instead, the measure would prohibit people under 21 who are not currently old enough to legally purchase nicotine and tobacco products, to ever be lawfully able to purchase these products in Massachusetts. The legislation was shipped off to a study committee last December. Most bills that go to a study committee are rarely actually studied and are essentially defeated. It is simply a way to kill a proposal without holding a vote on the bill itself. “Hundreds of thousands of Americans die from smoking-attributable causes each year, and smoking continues to be the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States,” said sponsor Sen. Jason Lewis (D-Winchester) when he fi led the bill. “Massachusetts prides itself on being a national and even world leader in public health, which is why I was proud to fi le this bill to establish a statewide Nicotine-Free Generation policy, modeled after local policies already enacted in many Massachusetts cities and towns, including every community that I represent. This bill will not take away the right to purchase nicotine and tobacco products from anyone who is already legally able to do so. Rather, this legislation will protect future generations, who are being targeted by Big Tobacco, from the harms of smoking and create a healthier world for the next generation.” Opponents again say that local cities and towns should retain the right to determine the age required to purchase these products. They said the eventual total statewide ban goes too far. THE AI REVOLUTION IN MASSACHUSETTS - As Massachusetts looks to both lead and regulate the AI revolution, join leading legislators and thought leaders for a timely forum on AI’s challenges and opportunities, hosted by the State House News Service and MASSterList. The timely policy forum is on Thursday, May 7, from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the MCLE Conference Center (Downtown Crossing), 10 Winter Place, Boston. Register at: https://events.humanitix.com/ massai CITY OF EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS INVITATION FOR BIDS IFB No.: EPS-26-21D Project Name: 548 Broadway Hazmat Removal Legal Notice The City of Everett is seeking sealed bids from qualified and DCAMM certified General Contractors for Asbestos Abatement and all related work at 548 Broadway, Everett Massachusetts. All work is subject to the applicable provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30, § 39M and Chapter 149, §§ 44A-44H inclusive. Attention is directed to the minimum wage rates to be paid on the work as determined by the Commissioner of Labor and Industries under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 149, §§ 26-27 inclusive and 2CFR200 Appendix II Contract Provisions for contracts utilizing federal funding. Specifications, bid documents, and instructions will be available beginning April 29, 2026 via download at https://cityofeverett.com/bids/. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to register as a plan holder. Please note all addendum will be posted to the City’s website. Site Visit: See IFB Project Estimate: $1,100,000 Sealed Bids will be received until May 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Procurement Department City Hall, Room 14, 484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities when deemed in the best interest of the City. Kiara Freeman Chief Procurement Officer City of Everett May 01, 2026 To: PROTECTING VULNERABLE ADULTS FROM FINANCIAL EXPOLITATION (H 5300) – The House, on a voice vote without a roll call, gave initial approval to a bill that would create a law to address the fi nancial exploitation of persons with disabilities and adults 60 years of age or older. The bill defi nes “fi nancial exploitation” as: “the wrongful or unauthorized taking, withholding, or use of money, assets or property of an eligible adult. “In a state like Massachusetts, where our aging population is growing rapidly, safeguarding vulnerable adults isn’t optional, it’s a responsibility,” said sponsor Rep. Paul McMurtry (D-Dedham). “This bill strikes the right balance between protection, privacy and professional judgment.” MUNICIPAL LIGHT PLANTS (H 2566) - Municipal light plants, which are local publicly-owned BEACON | SEE PAGE 19 - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main Street Worcester, MA 01608 (508) 831-2200 Docket No. WO26A0063AD CITATION G .L. c. 210, § 6 In the matter of: JULIO ALEJANDRO ROBLES Julio Oscar Robles any unnamed or unknown parent 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: Fernando Roscoe of Millville, MA Sandra Roscoe-Diaz of Millville, MA requesting for leave to adopt said child and that the name of the child be changed to Julio Alejandro Roscoe-Diaz IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT AT: Worcester ON OR BEFORE TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON: 06/23/2026 WITNESS, Hon. Kathryn M. Bailey, First Justice of this Court. Date: March 18, 2026 STEPHANIE K. FATTMAN REGISTER OF PROBATE April 17, 24, May 01, 2026
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