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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 26, 2026 Page 19 REAL ESTATE TRANSAC TIONS Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. BUYER1 Bui, Danny Cochran, Kenneth BUYER2 Pham, Oanh Heng SELLER1 Abello, Hector Jordan, Robert E Garcia, Basilio De Jesus Umana, Reyna Guadalupe Arevalo, Jose C Slitni, Abdessamade Vu, Tri-Thien D Vu, Tri-Thien D BEACON | FROM PAGE 18 Fighters of Massachusetts and Boston Firefighters Local 718, whose advocacy never wavered throughout this process,” said sponsor Sen. Nick Collins (D-South Boston). “In the wake of an unimaginable loss, they remained committed to ensuring that future firefighters, tradespeople and workers would be better protected. This legislation is the result of that commitment, as well as the collaborative work of my colleagues in the Senate and House. While it was born from tragedy, it leaves behind a lasting legacy, one that will help save lives and make workplaces safer for years to come.” “This legislation is another important tool in protecting the safety of residents, firefighters and trades workers across the commonwealth,” said sponsor Rep. David Biele (D-Boston). “Collecting statewide data regarding fire code violations and non-compliance with fire prevention laws and hot works requirements in a publicly available database combined with an automated notification system for relevant property owners will increase public safety.” “With this bill, we honor the memory of Lt. Edward Walsh and Firefighter Michael Kennedy by doing everything in our power to make sure no firefighter or tradesperson faces those conditions again, and no family has to experience that kind of heartbreak,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “This legislation ensures that dangerous hot work violations are tracked, reported and acted upon, so we can prevent tragedies before they happen.” AUTISM AND POLICE STOPS (H 5438) – The House and Senate approved, on a voice vote without a roll call, and sent to Gov. Healey legislation designed to improve interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder during traffic stops. This program was adopted by the Massachusetts State Police in Hayes, Matthew Chen, Hu Chen, Hu 2024 but is not an actual law. This bill would codify the program into Massachusetts law. The measure, dubbed the “Blue Envelope Bill,” would create a program giving people with the disorder the option to be given a special blue envelope that holds the person’s driver’s license and vehicle registration. On the outside of the envelope there would be written information and guidance on the envelope regarding ways to enhance effective communication between a police officer and a person with autism spectrum disorder. The envelope must also include instructions for access to the envelope, including attaching it to the sun visor on the driver’s side of the vehicle. The bill is designed to enable the driver to quickly and easily hand the envelope to a police officer during a traffic stop. “Enacting the Blue Envelope Bill is a major win for the commonwealth and for individuals living with autism spectrum disorder,” said Senate sponsor Sen. Jo Comerford (D-Northampton). “Enshrining the Blue Envelope program in law will help ensure safer, more informed interactions during traffic stops and emergencies, making permanent a simple but powerful tool for both drivers and emergency responders. This legislative victory is a testament to the tireless advocacy of families, organizations, law enforcement and individuals who have pushed us to act and move closer to a commonwealth that works for everyone.” “I’d like to recognize the many advocates who have shaped and led this legislation, including disability rights organizations, law enforcement and especially those with lived experience,” said House sponsor Rep. Mindy Domb (D-Amherst). “UMass Amherst student Max Callahan brought this issue and its solution to the Legislature, and he and his peers’ expertise has been pivotal in its advancement.” Domb continued, “Max, who has SELLER2 Garrido, Vanessa Jordan, Linda M ADDRESS 12 Richdale Ave 11 Hampshire St Arevalo, Madel Sagrario 105 Summer St Hayes, Ashley R autism, shared how his desire to drive was overshadowed by his concern that if he were to be pulled over, his reaction to stress could be misinterpreted as dangerous or avoidant, potentially putting him in danger. The Blue Envelope is a simple, common-sense solution to this challenge, one supported by law enforcement and affected individuals. This bill will increase use of this important program and strengthen the commonwealth’s commitment to ensuring the safety, well-being, and independence of all residents.” REDUCE WRONG-WAY DRIVING – Gov. Healey announced a statewide plan to reduce wrong-way driving incidents on Bay State roads through a combination of advanced detection technology, enhanced roadway signage, infrastructure improvements and targeted safety upgrades. The multi-year effort will focus on over 500 high-risk locations across Massachusetts where drivers may be more likely to enter roadways in the wrong direction due to driver confusion or roadway design. “We’ve seen firsthand the devastating impact that wrong-way driving crashes can have on families, law enforcement and communities across Massachusetts,” said Healey. “People deserve to be safe on our roads, and we’re taking action. By investing in new technology, stronger safety measures and targeted infrastructure improvements, we’re working to prevent these crashes before they happen and help save lives. Our hearts are with every family that has lost a loved one in a wrong-way driving crash, and we are committed to doing everything we can to prevent these tragedies from happening again.” “Under the leadership of the HealeyDriscoll Administration, we are implementing targeted investments to improve roadway safety with measures that help prevent tragedies before they happen,” said Interim Secretary of Transportation and MBTA Gener12 Hamilton St #8 120 Wyllis Ave #401 120 Wyllis Ave #401 CITY Everett Everett Everett Everett Everett Everett al Manager Phillip Eng. “Wrong-way driving remains one of the most dangerous behaviors across the nation’s roadways. As a state that chooses to lead, our goal is to reduce these incidents across the state with these safety measures, so we can help identify wrong-way drivers more quickly, alert law enforcement faster and create a safer transportation network for residents and all who travel on our roadways. Every life saved is a reminder of why these investments matter, and we remain committed to using innovation and data-driven solutions to make our roads safer for everyone.” 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 filed. They note that the inDATE 06.03.26 06.05.26 06.02.26 06.01.26 06.04.26 06.04.26 PRICE 620000 850000 885000 260000 535000 535000 frequency 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 of June 15-19, the House met for a total of 13 hours and 18 minutes and the Senate met for a total of seven hours and seven minutes. Mon.June 15 House11:00 a.m. to 11:11 a.m. Senate 11:08 a.m. to 11:39 a.m. Tues. June 16 No House session. No Senate session. Wed.June 17 House11:00 a.m. to 11:17 p.m. No Senate session Thurs. June 18 House11:03 a.m. to 11:53 a.m. Senate 11:09 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Fri.June 19 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. 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