THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 2, 2023 Page 23 BEACON | FROM PAGE 20 in line with constitutional requirements.” REVIVE “HAPPY HOURS”(S 157) – TheConsumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee held a hearing on legislation that would allow cities and towns to permit restaurants that are licensed to serve alcohol to offer discounted prices on alcoholic beverages during dates and time periods specified by the city or town. The measure prohibits any alcohol from being discounted after 10 p.m. Under current law, passed in 1984, restaurants have been prohibited from holding “happy hours” during which some alcoholic drinks are free or the price is reduced. The 1984 law was sparked by the September 1983 death of Kathleen Barry, a 20-year-old from Weymouth, when Barry and her friend won free pitchers of beer at a Braintree Ground Round. After leaving the bar, Barry and a friend climbed on top of a drunk friend’s car for a ride around a Braintree parking lot and Barry fell under the car and was dragged 50 feet to her death. “Much has changed in Massachusetts since a happy hour ban was enacted in 1984,” said sponsor Sen. Julian Cyr (D-Truro). “The drinking age has long been settled at 21, stiff penalties have been established to deter drunk driving and ride hailing apps have become a popular way to safely get around on a night out. While alcohol-related offenses decline across the country and little compelling evidence exists linking happy hour with higher rates of alcohol-related DUIs, Massachusetts remains the last state in the country to have an absolute ban on happy hour. In the aftermath of COVID-19 and advent of remote work, happy hour is a tool that can help revitalize main streets and downtowns struggling for foot traffic. This legislation empowers municipalities to determine if they want to allow local restaurants to offer happy hour specials and decide if it is the right choice for their community.” COLLEGE STUDENTS’ TRANSCRIPTS (H 1277) – The Higher Education Committee held a hearing on a measure that would prohibit public and private colleges from withholding a student’s entire academic transcript if the student owes the school money for any loan payments, fines, fees, tuition or other expenses. The measure would allow schools to withhold from the transcript BEACON | SEE PAGE 26 OBITUARY Yogaratnam Ramalingam O f Everett. Passed away peacefully at home on May 23rd at the age of 95. She was born in Chankannai, Srilanka and lived in Everett, MA. She is the loving daughter of the late Thambu and late Sivakolunthu and the loving wife of the late Ramalingam Murugesu. She is survived by her loving daughters Sasekala (Kala), Ranji, Selvaranjani, Manoranjani, and Amirtha (all US-based). Also, her siblings Parameswari (Canada), late Thurairatnam, and late Balasingham. As well as Loving grandmother of Lojan, Sean, Arthiya, Andrew, and Ajithaan, loving mother-inlaw of Sathi, Kamal, and John, loving aunt to Rathy & Vino, Vasuki (Canada), Chandra & Kulen (Canada), Janahan and Karan, loving great aunt to Niraji, Dareji, Shahana, Ganisha, Ajey, Sajey, Laksha, Neursha, Ajith, Abesha, Aathisha, Mangala and Amirthabala. A viewing was held on Tuesday, May 30th at Weir MacCuish Family Funeral Home. Hindu Ritual services was held on Wednesday at the funeral home and cremation was held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett. American Exterior and Window Corporation Contact us for all of your home improvement projects and necessities Telephone: 617-699-1782 Toll Free: 1-888-744-1756 Email: info@americanexteriorandwindow.com Windows, Siding, Roofing, Carpentry & More! All estimates, consultations or inspections completed by MA licensed supervisors. *Over 50 years experience. *Better Business Bureau Membership. Insured and Registered Complete Financing Available. No Money Down.
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