THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 9, 2025 Page 19 BEACON | FROM PAGE 18 strengthens the state’s economy. By passing [the bill], Massachusetts would promote fairness, workforce inclusion and consistency, ensuring that professional opportunity is determined by skill and qualification—not paperwork inconsistencies between different state boards.” GAS STOVE WARNING (H464) - Would prohibit anyone from selling a gas stove that is produced or manufactured after January 1, 2026, without a warning label affixed to the stove. The warning label would read as follows: “Warning: Gas stoves can release nitrogen dioxide and carbon monoxide inside homes at levels exceeding the Environmental Protection Agency’s standards for outdoor air quality. The presence of these pollutants may exacerbate pre-existing respiratory illnesses or lead to the development of asthma, especially in children. Gas stoves may also release other pollutants, including benzene and formaldehyde.” “Gas stoves emit pollutants that can harm health -- irritating airways, and cause or exacerbate respiratory problems,” said sponsor Rep. Amy Sangiolo (D-Newton). “They burn natural gas which generates nitrogen dioxide which is known to have harmful health effects – irritating lungs and exacerbating or even causing respiratory conditions including asthma. Unburned natural gas contains benzene – a known carcinogen. Requiring warning labels is an efficient and effective way to ensure that consumers have the information they need to make an informed decision on their purchases.” TOXIC CHEMICALS IN CHILDREN’S PRODUCTS (H 384) – Would ban toxic chemicals, known as PFAs, in children’s products. The bill would require the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to establish a list of known toxic chemicals and require manufacturers and distributors to pay fees and submit biannual reports disclosing if these chemicals are in products they make or distribute for children under 12. After three years, the measure would ban the use of these chemicals in products for children three and under, children’s personal care products and anything designed to be put in a child’s mouth, such as a pacifier. The bill also allows DEP to restrict toxic chemicals from products for children 4-12 if scientific research shows a possible exposure risk. Safer alternatives must replace all toxic chemicals. Supporters said the bill intends to reduce or reverse rising rates of noncommunicable illness that a strong body of sci- LEGAL NOTICE - CITY OF EVERETT BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSION 484 BROADWAY EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS 02149 PHONE: 617-944-0211 philip.antonelli@ci.everett.ma.us annette.debilio@ci.everett.ma.us entific evidence links to early life exposure to toxic chemicals, including childhood and young adult cancers, neurodevelopmental diseases such as ADHD, autism, behavioral and learning challenges, reproductive disorders and asthma. “We now know how damaging these forever chemicals are to humans, and especially vulnerable are children who cannot choose for themselves how to avoid unnecessary illnesses,” said sponsor Rep. Jim Hawkins (D-Attleboro). “It is our job and responsibility to protect them from harm and to use alternatives in the products we make and market to families. My office is grateful for the steadfast advocacy of organizations such as Clean Water Action, whose mission is to keep harmful PFAS out of children’s products.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “Our annual Advocacy Day is an opportunity to highlight the incredible impact assisted living has on the lives of older adults across Massachusetts. By sharing personal stories and advocating for policies like the Frail Elder Waiver expansion, we can ensure that more individuals have access to the care, community and independence that assisted living provides.” ---Mass Assisted Living Association (ALA) CEO Brian Doherty hosting the group’s annual Advocacy Day on Beacon Hill. “For hundreds of years, agriBEACON | SEE PAGE 22 CITY OF EVERETT - LEGAL NOTICE - 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 May 19, 2025 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: Property Owner: 121 Linden Street Everett, MA 02149 C0-03-000132 Jennifer Ha 121 Linden Street Everett, MA 02149 Public Hearing Monday, May 19, 2025 @ 6:30 PM This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held on Monday, May 19, 2025 @ 6:30 P.M. at Everett City Hall, 2nd Floor, in room 27. Opinions will be heard regarding the following application: Village Bar and Grill Corporation, 85 Tileston Street, Everett for a Transfer of License to Village Hall Bar & Grill Corp, 85 Tileston Street. Everett. New Manager of Record will be Laester Vargas. All interested parties may attend. Phil Antonelli Chairman May 09, 2025 Proposal: The applicant seeks to convert the existing 2 family residence into a 3-family residence in a dwelling district. Reason for Denial: The floor Area Ratio (FAR) for the proposed use is .8 Zoning: Section 4 Dwelling Districts (B) Dimensional Requirements line C. All other uses: 0.5 maximum floor area ratio. Rebecca Edmondson Korom - Chairman Roberta Suppa - Clerk of Board of Appeals May 02, 09, 2025
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