Page 24 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 22, 2026 Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 51 - Report No. 20 May 11-15, 2026 By Bob Katzen T HE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ votes on roll calls from recent sessions. There were no roll calls in the House or the Senate last week. All three roll calls are on amendments to the Senate version of the PROTECT Act that supporters said would establish statewide standards governing interactions between state and local law enforcement and federal immigration enforcement. Opponents of the bill said they voted against the measure for a number of reasons including because of a provision that prohibits local and state law enforcement from working with federal law enforcement to apprehend dangerous felons accused of committing violent crimes. The House has already approved its own version of the measure and a House-Senate conference committee will eventually hammer out a compromise version. GIVE FEDERAL MONEY TO SHERIFFS AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT (S 3072) — Senate 5-34, reCity of Everett PLANNING BOARD 484 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Frederick Cafasso- Chairman Type of Person Needed: LEGAL NOTICE EVERETT PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO SECTION 2 – “DEFINITIONS” – AND TO CREATE A NEW SECTION 38 – “DATA CENTERS” – WITHIN THE CITY OF EVERETT ZONING ORDINANCE In accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 40A and Section 12 of the City of Everett Zoning Ordinance (Revised Ordinances, Appendix A), the Everett Planning Board shall conduct the required public hearing for a submitted zoning ordinance amendment. Said public hearing shall be held during a regular meeting of the Planning Board, scheduled on Monday, June 1st, 2026 at 6:00PM in the Speaker George Keverian Room at Everett City Hall, Third Floor, 484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149. At said meeting, the public shall be allowed to speak on the proposed amendment to the City of Everett’s Zoning Ordinance, which contemplates to amend Section 2 (“Definitions”), creating definitions for Computer Room, Data Center, Data Center (Small), and Data Center (Large), as well as creating a new Section 38 entitled “Data Centers”. A copy of the proposed zoning amendment is on file and available in the Office of the City Clerk and the Department of Planning and Development, both located at City Hall, 484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 and can be inspected online anytime at http://www.cityofeverett.com/449/ Planning-Board and/or by request during regular City Hall business hours by contacting The Planning and Development Office at 617-394-2334. All persons interested in or wishing to be heard on the applications may attend and participate in the virtual hearing designated above in accordance with the information for public participation that will be included on the Agenda of the meeting that will be posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law under Planning Board at: http://www.cityofeverett.com/AgendaCenter. Questions and comments can be directed in advance of the public hearing to Matt Lattanzi of the Department of Planning & Development at Matt.Lattanzi@ci.everett.ma.us or 617-394-2230. Frederick Cafasso Chairman May 15, 22, 2026 * Are you an experienced/willing to learn, motivated person looking for a shop where your skills can be valued? A local company with a fleet shop is a busy, family-owned business dedicated to providing high-quality transportation services and public State inspection services. We are seeking a talented Automotive Technician or mechanical knowledge to join our close-knit crew. 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Perform light duty mechanical preventive duties, including Fleet preventive maintenance. * State Inspection Services * Miscellaneous shop duties Requirements: * Valid driver’s license with good driving history * Possess or pass the required State Inspector License Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM Saturday 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM * Rate will be based on experience Contact: Ed Hyde or David Morovitz Call: 781-322-9401 Email: ehyde@maldentrans.com Website: www.maldentrans.com jected an amendment that would strike a section of the bill that provides that any payments made by the federal government to reimburse the Department of Correction for costs associated with executing its responsibilities, must be transferred to and then distributed by the Offi ce for Refugees and Immigrants to designated non-profi t organizations which would use the funds to increase access to legal representation for immigrants and refugees in the state. Amendment supporters said that the amendment would ensure that this money stays with the sheriff s and the Department of Corrections which performed their duties and generated the federal funds rather than being unfairly diverted to nonprofi ts for a wholly diff erent purpose. “I voted ‘No’ because taxpayer reimbursement funds should remain focused on core state priorities rather than being automatically redirected to outside nonprofit organizations,” said Sen. Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth). “This amendment improves accountability and gives lawmakers greater fl exibility in allocating public funds.” Amendment opponents said the money would be put to good use by nonprofits to increase access to legal representation for immigrants and refugees who cannot become legal immigrants because they don’t have the money necessary to go through the lengthy and expensive process to do so. Sen. Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester), the sponsor of the BEACON | SEE PAGE 25 ~ HELP WANTED ~
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