Page 18 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 29, 2026 BEACON | FROM PAGE 17 SECURITY GUARDS AT NONPROFITS (S 4) Senate 39-0, approved an amendment that would increase by $450,000 (from $300,000 to $750,000) funding for a grant program that helps pay for security guards at nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of being targeted for terrorist attacks or hate crimes. “Across the commonwealth, nonprofits including religious organizations of many denominations, continue to face harassment and threats of violence,” said Sen. Cindy Creem (D-Newton). “These nonprofits and the communities they serve are seeking to hire additional security, and they need help from the state to afford it. I am proud this amendment was adopted as part of the Senate’s fiscal year 2027 budget to help ensure that Massachusetts residents can feel safe in the places where they gather to learn, pray, celebrate and serve. ” (A Yes” vote is for the $450,000. A “No” vote is against it. ) Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL $2. 737 BILLION FOR TRANS- LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 (781) 865-4000 Docket No. MI26P2462EA Estate of: CELSO CARREIRO DESOUZA Also known as: CELSO CARREIRO DE SOUZA Date of Death: 03/04/2024 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by: Raimunda Gomes de Oliveira So of Everett, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Raimunda Gomes de Oliveira So of Everett, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 06/18/2026. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Terri L. Klug Cafazzo, First Justice of this Court. Date: May 21, 2026 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE May 29, 2026 PORTATION PROJECTS INCLUDING $300 MILLION FOR LOCAL ROAD AND BRIDGES (H 5375) – The Senate approved, on a voice vote without a roll call, a $2. 737 billion bond bill to fund various local, regional and state transportation programs. The package includes $300 million for cities and towns for local road and bridges -- $200 million which will be distributed to all municipalities based on the standard Chapter 90 Program distribution formula and another $100 million which will be distributed to all municipalities based solely on road mileage. Provisions include $500 million for the Lifecycle Asset Management Program which aids non-federally funded roads and targets the pavement and bridges across the state that are in the worst condition; $200 million for capital projects to support housing development, including stormwater management, culverts and bike and pedestrian improvements; $200 million for a new accelerated deferred maintenance and modernization program for infrastructure under the care and control of the Department of Conservation and Recreation; and $200 million for the MBTA for the procurement of electrically powered locomotives. Only final approval is needed in each branch prior to the package going to Gov. Maura Healey for her signature. “Today, the Senate is authorizing funding that will go directly toward fixing potholes, repairing local bridges and building on the progress Massachusetts public transit has made,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “At the same time, this legislation will help ease serious financial burdens on cities and towns that are navigating a difficult fiscal moment. ” “With the winter of 2026 in the rearview mirror, the Senate now moves forward in addressing longterm capital projects for roadways and bridges all across the commonwealth,” said Sen. Mike Rodrigues (D-Westport), chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. “This sweeping bond bill provides critical support for capital projects in transportation that will spur housing development, make our roads and bridges safer and continue to improve upon the MBTA’s ongoing railway improvement project. This legislation builds upon our commitment to make Massachusetts the leader and a model for a safe and stateof-the-art public transportation system. ” Adam Chapdelaine, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Municipal Association, said, “With this legislation successfully advancing through the Senate today, municipal leaders across the commonwealth are seeing a powerful, bipartisan commitment to our local infrastructure. Chapter 90 remains the premier program for promoting the safety and reliability of municipal roads and bridges. ” THE GOVERNOR AND ATTORNEY GENERAL WARN ABOUT ILLEGAL RENTER-PAID BROKER FEES – A new law that took effect last August requires landlords, instead of renters, to cover the cost of broker fees unless a renter is the one to hire the broker first. Amidst reports that some brokers and landlords are attempting to illegally charge these fees to renters, Gov. Maura Healey and Attorney General Andrea Campbell last week reminded renters, landlords and brokers that under Massachusetts law, a broker fee may only be charged to the party who hired the broker. Both offices say they are working to ensure renters understand their rights and that landlords and brokers understand their obligations. “Any broker or landlord who continues trying to charge illegal fees is breaking the law, taking advantage of renters who are already struggling with high housing costs and will be at risk of losing their license,” said Healey. “Renters should know their rights, and if anyone tries to charge them unlawful fees, they should report it immediately. ” “This law establishes a clear standard: a broker may only charge a BEACON | SEE PAGE 19 - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn MA, 01801 Docket No. MI26P2596GD In the matter of: CLAUDIA BULL Of: EVERETT, MA RESPONDENT (Alleged Incapacitated Person) CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON PURSUANT TO G. L c. 190B, § 5-304 To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by CHA Everett Hospital of Everett, MA in the above captioned matter alleging that Claudia Bull is in need of a Guardian and requesting that Judy Primavera of Orange, CT (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Guardian to serve Without Surety on the bond. The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is incapacitated, that the appointment of a Guardian is appropriate. The petition is on file with this court and may contain a request for certain specific authority. You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 06/18/2026. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance, you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date. IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The abovenamed person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense. WITNESS, Hon. Terri L. Klug Cafazzo, First Justice of this Court. Date: May 21, 2026 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO Register of Probate May 29, 2026
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