THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 24, 2024 Page 23 BHRC | FROM PAGE 22 responsible for environmental cleanup, which can rise to $100,000 or more, to dispose of contaminated soil and mitigate the spread in surrounding areas. Rep. Michael Day (D-Stoneham), the sponsor of the bill, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking him to comment on why he fi led the bill and how he feels about its initial approval. QUOTABLE QUOTES “It is an honor to be named the most sustainable state in the nation. State and local partnerships like the Green Communities program have propelled clean energy innovation across Massachusetts. We are grateful for the hard work being done by our cities and towns to address climate change and protect public health. Local action is vital to reducing Massachusetts’ carbon emissions.” ---Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll reacting to Forbes Magazine ranking Massachusetts as the most environmentally-friendly state in the nation. “Every day we off er shelter, services and support with funding that doesn’t come close to the need. Our state has been a national leader in the fi ght to end homelessness and we are here today because we intend to continue to lead. But we need the resources to do it.” --- Lifebridge North Shore Vice President of Advocacy and Community Relations Gary Barrett advocating for funding for homeless programs, as members of the statewide Coalition for Homeless Individuals lobbied legislators on Beacon Hill for increased funding for homeless programs. “We are wholeheartedly dedicated to empowering our servicemembers, veterans and their families with comprehensive support across Massachusetts. This funding strengthens the backbone of our veteran community by expanding crucial peer support networks and broadening our suicide prevention eff orts, ensuring that we meet the evolving needs of our veterans with precision and compassion.” --- Jon Santiago, Secretary of Veterans Aff airs, announcing $2 million in grants through the Veterans Community Initiative Grant program for 15 community organizations to support informal and formal peer support eff orts as well as fund innovative programming to address suicide prevention in the veteran and servicemember community in Massachusetts. “Every day, but especially as we honor Mental Health Awareness Month, we work to reduce stigma associated with mental health challenges and suicidal thoughts. Through initiatives like suicide prevention services funding and the Roadmap for Behavioral Health Reform, it is our hope that anyone who struggles with their mental health know where to access services, and that it is OK to talk to someone and seek help.” ---Health and Human Services Secretary Kate Walsh announcing $1.9 million in annual state funding over the next 11 years awarded to 19 community organizations to provide suicide prevention, intervention and postvention services across the state. “I’m excited for this opportunity to showcase Massachusetts’ climate and economic leadership on the global stage, and to make the case for why businesses should consider starting and growing in our state. Massachusetts deeply values our close relationship with Italy and the Vatican City State, and we see this trip as an excellent opportunity to strengthen ties and strategize on future opportunities for collaboration.” ---Gov. Maura Healey commenting on her trip to Italy with Boston Mayor Michelle Wu. “The governor and mayor are jet setting to Italy under the guise of climate change awareness to learn new strategies on how they can force the people of Massachusetts to cut our consumption. In the age of Zoom and remote meeting options, there’s no reason for the contradicting emissions-heavy flight across the Atlantic in the name of saving our planet. There is so much pageantry, flaunting of their status, self-celebration and hypocrisy.” --- Paul Craney, a spokesman for the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance. HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been fi led. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week May 13-17 the House met for a total of 13 hours and nine minutes and the Senate met for a total of nine minutes. EVERETT CITY HALL INVITATION FOR BID The City of Everett, Massachusetts invites bids for: “On-call Installation, Repairs and Service of Municipal Overhead Doors” Contract No. 24-55 The selected vendor will provide all labor, materials, equipment, tools, permits and supervision necessary for On-call installation, repairs and service of the City of Everett’s overhead doors for all City of Everett buildings as directed by the Director of Facilities, in accordance with the conditions, requirements, and specifications attached. Bid Documents will be available after 9 a.m. on May 29, 2024, at Purchasing - Everett, MA - Official Website (cityofeverett.com) All bids shall be submitted to the Everett Purchasing Office prior to June 13 at 2:00 p.m. at the address listed above. The contract will be awarded under the provisions of M.G.L. c. 149 to the lowest cost responsible and responsive bidder offering the lowest total price for all three years of the contract. It is the responsibility of prospective proposers and or bidders to check Purchasing - Everett, MA - Official Website (cityofeverett.com) for new information any addenda or modifications to any solicitation. If any changes are made to this IFB, an addendum will be issued. Addenda will be posted to the City’s webpage. The City of Everett reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or to award or not to award the contract for any reason the Mayor determines to be in the City’s and/or the public’s best interest. May 24, 2024 ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ CITY OF EVERETT Mon. May 13 House 11:03 a.m. to 11:14 a.m. Senate 11:15 a.m. to 11:19 a.m. Tues. May 14 No House session No Senate session Wed. May 15 House 11:02 a.m. to 4:25 p.m. No Senate session Thurs. May 16 House 10:59 a.m. to6:34 p.m. Senate 11:02 a.m. to 11:07 a.m. Fri. May 17 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FY2022/2023 MASSACHUSETTS CDBG PROGRAM Notice is hereby given that the City of Everett, acting through the Department of Planning and Development, will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 3, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the Speaker George Keverian Room, 3rd floor, Everett City Hall, 484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the proposed program amendment, to reprogram funding originally awarded to the Justice Resource Institute (JRI) in the amount of $40,000 to Action for Boston Community Development, Inc. (ABCD) under the FY2022-2023 CDBG program. Under the proposed program amendment, ABCD will support Everett residents in emergency rental and utility assistance and housing counseling. The City encourages a broad spectrum of participation by residents and other interested parties in order to better understand and serve the needs of the community. If you require translation services, accommodations for the hearing impaired, or other accommodations, please contact the Department of Planning and Development at least one week prior to the meeting. Any person or organization so willing will be afforded an opportunity to be heard. Any comments or suggestions may be made at the hearing or before the hearing in writing to the Department of Planning and Development, Room 25, 484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149. For more information, please contact the Department of Planning and Development at Everett City Hall, Room 25, or by contacting Matt Lattanzi at matt.lattanzi@ci.everett.ma.us or at 617-944-0206. May 17, 24, 2024
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