Page 20 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 31, 2024 “I sponsored this bill in order to protect workers who receive their wages through electronic wage cards from their employers,” said sponsor Rep. Tackey Chan (D-Quincy). “Without this bill, employees are subject to unfair fees when trying to access their wages. This bill would help ensure that workers are protected, made aware of any fees associated with usage of their card and provided with a means of checking their balances without cost.” PROTECT FIREFIGHTERS (H 2339) – The House gave initial approval to a measure that would require a manufacturer or person that sells Firefi ghting Personal Protective Equipment to any person or government agency, to provide, beginning January 1, 2025, written notice to the buyer, at the time of sale, if the equipment contains toxic PSAs, as well as the reason such chemicals were added to the equipment. Beginning on January 1, 2027, the bill prohibits any person from manufacturing, knowingly selling or distributing any equipment containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals. “Firefi ghters put their life on the line every day to protect the residents of Massachusetts,” said sponsor Rep. Jim Hawkins (D-Attleboro). “The gear used to protect them in the performance of their duties in fact contains PFAS which is contributing to the rates of occupational cancer among Firefighters. [The proposal] will not only help identify turnout gear containing PFAS but phase out such forever chemicals from this gear going forward.” REQUIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS (H 2289) – The House gave initial approval to legislation that would allow cities and towns to require the installation of an automatic sprinkler system in every newly-constructed 1- or 2-family home. Sponsor Rep. Ruth Balser (D-Newton) said that today’s new - 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. MI24P2773EA Estate of: FREDERICK JOSEPH NEE Date of Death: 03/22/2023 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by: John G. Nee of Woburn, 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: John G. Nee of Woburn, 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 06/17/2024. 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 20, 2024 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE May 31, 2024 Robert J, Van Campen, President Michael Mangan, Legislative Aide May 31, 20204 homes burn hotter and faster than those of the past because of modern construction techniques and synthetic furnishings. She noted that as a result, residents have only one to three minutes to fl ee the average home without sprinklers. “Automatic sprinklers work fast and give people more time to escape,” said Balser. “According to the Massachusetts Fire Sprinkler Coalition, having both sprinklers and smoke alarms reduces the risk of dying in a home fi re by 80 percent. Additionally, automatic sprinklers put out 90 percent of home fi res before the fi re department arrives, which reduces fi refi ghters’ exposure to the toxic products of combustion that cause cancer.” $13 MILLION FOR STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM – Gov. Healey announced that the state is investing $13 million in the Bridge for Resilient Youth in Transition (BRYT) program, an inschool program supporting students who have fallen behind academically due to challenges with their mental health. This is the fi rst time the state has provided funding to establish BRYT in schools. Up until now, the program had only been available to districts with the economic resources to get it off the ground. “Far too many young people in Massachusetts have been aff ected by a growing mental health crisis that was only amplifi ed by the pandemic,” said Gov. Healey. “Every student should have the support needed to balance their mental health and education. Expanding BRYT is a critical step that is bringing us closer to that goal.” “Across Massachusetts and the nation, young people are struggling,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Kate Walsh. “They’re expected to juggle academics, extracurriculars, social lives and family needs – often in the harsh and unrelenting light of social media – while also maintaining their mental health. Teens frequently have to navigate multiple systems to address their health needs. “Our kids shouldn’t have to ‘case manage’ themselves – that’s why BRYT is so valuable,” continued Walsh. BRYT helps students navigate and balance academic requirements and mental health treatment, while also providing the space to take a step back when needed. Expanding this program means that more students than ever before will be able to access the mental health support they need, in their home and at school. We’re thrilled to help make that a reality.” 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 ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ 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 20-24 the House met for a total of six hours and 49 minutes and the Senate met for a total of 39 hours and 47 minutes. Mon. May 20 House 11:03 a.m. to 11:16 a.m. Senate 11:01 a.m. to 3:08 p.m. Tues. May 21 No House session Senate 10:05 a.m. to8:01 p.m Wed.May 22 House 11:00 a.m. to 5:26 p.m. Senate 10:18 a.m. to 10:13 p.m. Thurs. May 23 House 11:02 a.m. to 11:12 a.m. Senate 10:15 a.m. to 12:04 a.m. (Fri day moirning) Fri.May 24 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. EVERETT CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING FOR A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CITY’S ADMINISTRATIVE CODE TO ADD AN ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE To all interested parties, The Everett City Council, in accordance with Section 5-1(e) of the City Charter, shall conduct a public hearing during a regular meeting of the council on Monday, June 10, 2024 at 7:00 PM in the City Council Chambers 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 Administrative Code to add an Active Transportation Advisory Committee. A copy of all documents associated with the proposed amendment shall be located in the City Clerk’s Office for public inspection. A copy of these documents may also be found beginning on page 62 of the agenda packet for the May 28, 2024 regular meeting of the City Council which can be found at the following link: https://cityofeverett.com/ wp-content/uploads/2024/05/05-28-2024-City-Council.pdf. Questions and comments may be directed in advance of the public hearing to the Legislative Aide for the City Council, Michael Mangan at Michael.Mangan@ci.everett.ma.us or 617-394-2237.
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