THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 16, 2025 Page 27 BEACON | FROM PAGE 26 pay taxes, and have a stake in our education and public safety systems. He noted that when this group votes, there will be a “trickle up” effect on civic participation. “When 16- and 17-yearolds engage in civics, conversations about politics and local issues are brought to the dinner table,” said Connolly. “Parents and family members are engaged in civic life through the 16- and 17-year-olds in their household, with a positive impact on voter turnout for people of all ages. Letting 16- and 17-year-olds vote in presidential primaries gives them a real stake in shaping the future leaders who will make decisions that directly aff ect their lives for years to come.” OPEN CALL TO DESIGN THE STATE FLAG, SEAL AND MOTTO - The Massachusetts Seal, Flag and Motto Advisory Commission, established by the Legislature in 2024, launched an open call to artists, historians, educators, students and members of the public to participate in the eff ort to redesign the state’s fl ag, seal and motto. “This is an exciting moment for Massachusetts,” said Education Secretary Dr. Patrick Tutwiler. “As we open the call for public submissions, we are inviting everyone across the commonwealth to help reimagine the symbols that tell our story. Our seal, fl ag and motto should refl ect not just our history, but the vibrant, diverse community we are today – and the future we are building together. I can’t wait to see the creativity, ideas, and sense of belonging that people across Massachusetts will bring to this process.” “We invite everyone, including artists, designers, culture bearers and community members, to contribute ideas that refl ect who we are and who we strive to be,” said Kate Fox, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Offi ce of Travel and Tourism and co-chair of the Advisory Commission. “It’s an opportunity to ensure that every community sees itself in our story.” The Advisory Commission said it is seeking potential design elements that might include nature-based symbols native to Massachusetts, such as the right whale, a critically endangered species for which Bay State waters serve as a vital habitat, the eastern white pine or elm tree, and cranberries. Other potential design elements may include the geographic shape of Massachusetts and coastline imagery that refl ects the state’s historical connection to the Atlantic Ocean and maritime industries. These examples are not intended to limit potential submissions. The Commission encourages and welcomes a broad range of designs that capture the full creativity of our citizens. The deadline for submission is June 18. For more information and to submit your ideas, go to mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-seal-flag-and-motto-advisory-commission QUOTABLE QUOTES “The clean energy economy is growing fast and we need to make sure people across Massachusetts can take part in that growth. Today’s summit shows how powerful local collaboration can be. Together, we’re building training pathways that are not only relevant and responsive but also rooted in the needs and aspirations of our communities.” ---Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll on the Healey-Driscoll Administration awarding more than $7.3 million in grants to enhance workforce development in climatetech. “Massachusetts isn’t just the best state to go to school or start your career – it’s also the best state to retire and live your happiest, healthiest life. But we know that far too many of our older residents are facing challenges, especially with aff ordability, housing and health care. To help ensure older adults in Massachusetts can live longer, healthier lives on their own terms, we are taking steps to make Massachusetts even more age- and dementia-friendly.” ---Gov. Maura Healey signing an executive order and releasing a new age-friendly state plan which will outline improved ways for Massachusetts agencies to serve older adults, following feedback gathered from across the state. “When pharmacies offer discounted drug pricing to its customers, they must also charge MassHealth that same low price. At a time when costs are sky-high, our taxpayers should not have to foot the bill for pharmacies’ inaccurate price reporting.” ---Attorney General Andrea Campbell filing a lawsuit against CVS Pharmacy for charging MassHealth, the state’s Medicaid program, higher prices than they offered to the public for the same drugs. “In the nationwide race to 100 percent clean and renewable energy, Massachusetts is running with the pack. Now it’s time to take the lead. Power from the sun and wind doesn’t pollute, BEACON | SEE PAGE 30 CITY OF EVERETT ~ Legal Notice ~ ~ Legal Notice ~ PUBLIC HEARING FOR PETITION FROM MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A NATIONAL GRID OF NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS & VERIZON, NEW ENGLAND To all parties interested in the public hearing. Be it hereby ordered: Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid of North Andover, Massachusetts and Verizon New England requests permission to locate poles, wires, fixtures, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, along and across the following public way or ways hereinafter named. The following are the streets and highways referred to: No. # 30979502 - Spring Street - National Grid to install 1 JO pole on Spring Street. Installation of 1 JO pole approximately 30’ South of existing P2473. Everett MA Also, for permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each of said petitioners may desire for distributing purposes. Your petitioner agrees to reserve space for one cross-arm at a suitable point on each of said poles for fire, police, telephone, and telegraph signal wires belonging to the municipality and used by it exclusively for municipal purposes. Wherefore it prays that after due notice and hearing as provided by law, it be granted a location for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as it may find necessary, said poles to be erected substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked: Spring Street - Everett - Massachusetts. Hearing to be held with the Everett City Council, held on Tuesday at 7:00PM, on the 27th of May, 2025 at the Everett City Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, Everett City Hall. May 16, 2025
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