Page 22 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 10, 2024 BHRC | FROM PAGE 20 unfair and deceptive practices in the competitive electric supply market. They noted that according to the Attorney General’s Office and the Department of Public Utilities, data analysis shows that consumers lost more than $577 million to competitive electric suppliers between July 2015 and June 2023. They added that low-income residents and residents of color are ~ Legal Notice ~ A.G. Quealy Towing, Inc. 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 02-02-2024 the following Motor Vehicles will be sold to satisfy the garage keeper’s lein thereon for storage, towing charges, care and expenses of notice and sale of said vehicles. Vehicle VIN 2005 BMW X3 Blue 2003 Ford White WBXPA93475WD24054 1FTSE34L33HB96991 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS Blue WDDDJ75X76A065059 2017 Toyota Corolla Black 2017 Jeep Compass White 2008 Infiniti G35 Yamaha R1 Blue 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe Black 2015 Honda Fit Blue Bullet25 Moped 2012 Moped Blue 2015 Nissan Sentra Silver 2018 Honda Accord White 2013 Subaru Cross trek 2008 Subaru Tribeca JNKBV61F88M270130 KM8SC13D15U918985 3HGGK5H82FM735828 LLOTCAPJ2MY680795 L8YTCAPF4CYC03584 3N1AB7AP2FY249209 1HGCV1F36JA006243 JF2GPAGC2D2897074 4S4WX90D084409113 May 3, 10, 17, 2024 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 20, 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: Property Owner: 128 Chestnut St. Everett, MA 02149 M0-02-000235 John Addonizio 38 Brooks Street Winchester, MA 01890 PROPOSAL: Add an additional unit in basement of existing three family dwelling and convert to a four-family dwelling. Reason for Denial: Permit was denied in accordance with the City of Everett Zoning Ordinance as follows: Apartment buildings are not allowing in a dwelling district. The existing structure is nonconforming as to rear setback requirements, pursuant to the Everett Zoning Ordinance, Section 4.6.A (requiring a side setback of 25 feet.) where 19.5 foot is existing. FAR is .75 where .5 is required. 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 May 03, 10, 2024 Map/Parcel: 2T1BURHEXHC934542 1C4NJCBA4HD148649 disproportionately affected by the industry by being more likely to sign up, and subsequently being charged higher rates. “Each year, the broken and predatory residential competitive electric supply industry harms consumers across Massachusetts – particularly in low-income communities and communities of color and fails in its promise to consistently provide consumer savings,” said Attorney General Andrea Campbell a sponsor of the original version of the bill. “I now urge the House to take up and pass this legislation so that Massachusetts residents are protected from this deceptive and harmful industry.” “The market would benefit from total reform, not elimination of newer energy suppliers/brokers,” said Sen. Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth) who opposed the bill. “A competitive market is healthy for the economy and by implementing strategy that would hold these energy suppliers accountable, it would be beneficial to all parties involved.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes IMPOSE REGULATIONS INSTEAD OF BANNING (S 2738) Senate 5-33, rejected an amendment that would replace the bill barring electric suppliers from enrolling new individual residential customers in contracts, with a different bill that would have allowed the practice to continue and would instead impose more barriers for competitive suppliers to enter the market and provided the atCITY 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 20, 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: 18 Central Ave. Everett, MA 02149 B0-06-000213 Person Requesting: Wilton Rangel 5 Pirates Glen Rd. Saugus MA 01906 PROPOSAL: Renovate two-family home and one commercial space to a three-family home. Reason for Denial: The lot is 2,952 square feet in area according to Framingham Survey Consultants Inc. The dwelling is 2,907 square feet according to plans provided by John Karavolas Professional Engineer. The total FAR of the property is .98. The property does not have the required space for 2 parking spaces per unit. Corner lot properties must have at least 7 feet on one side. The most 18 Central Ave has is 3.5 feet on one side. Rear Yard requires 25 feet minimum to the rear lot line, the plot plans provided show 21.9 feet to rear lot line. Zoning Ordinance: Section 4.B.2.c All other uses: 0.5 maximum floor area ratio. Section 17 A. (2) Multifamily dwellings 2 spaces per unit. Section 4.B.5 Corner lots Seven (7) feet minimum on one (1) side of the corner. Section 4.B.7 Rear Yard Twenty-five (25) feet minimum Mary Gerace - Chairman Roberta Suppa - Clerk of Board of Appeals May 03, 10, 2024 torney general with more oversight authority. Under this alternate version, energy brokers, marketers and suppliers would be required to obtain licenses from the Department of Public Utilities, pay fees and maintain bonds. It imposes regulations on in-person or door-todoor marketing practices and requires third-party verification and identification badges for agents. It also imposes conditions on suppliers’ licensure renewals, including notification requirements and restrictions on termination fees. Sen. Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth) said the amendment is aimed at reforming the industry by holding accountable those acting inappropriately in the marketplace, increasing public awareness on best practices to save money and ensuring greater transparency in energy pricing. “There is value in competition to lower consumer rates however I believe to effectively address this issue is by market reform instead of total eradication,” said O’Connor. “The amendment … holds suppliers accountable by identifying bad actors and preventing misleading market practices through new regulations.” Sen. Mike Barrett (D-Lexington), Senate chair of the Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy, said the amendment used “lousy language.” Barrett signaled competitive suppliers have not added value to their product, despite having 25 years to prove themselves in the marketplace. “There’s nothing redeemable about this particular option,” said Barrett. It’s too bad. I think a lot of us were very optimistic in the late 90s -- this should have worked,” Barrett said. “Turns out that the product was absolutely fungible. These middlemen don’t have lower costs, they have higher costs.” (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment that replaces the ban with a new bill imposing regulations. A “No” vote is against the amendment.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico No ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL GOV. HEALEY SIGNS SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET INCLUDING $251 MILLION FUNDING FOR SHELTERS (H 4582) - Gov. Healey signed into law a supplemental budget that includes an additional $251 million in funding for the Emergency Assistance Program that funds the emergency family shelter system which houses migrants. The measure imposes a new ninemonth limit on how long families can stay in the state’s emerBHRC | SEE PAGE 23
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