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Page 18 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 28, 2024 BEACON | FROM PAGE 16 quire the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to report annually to the House, the Senate and the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, on any increased rates of recycling that can be attributed to the provisions of the new plastics law. “Creating a reporting system for the progress of this bill would give us an opportunity to evaluate the efficacy of the legislation over time,” said Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton) who voted for the amendment. “Reporting this data serves as a metric to tell us if this bill has done what it was purported to do. These are reasons why I voted in favor of this amendment.” “The DEP already publishes an extensive report on waste management,” said Sen. Becca Rausch (D-Needham), who voted against the amendment. “They diligently produce annual reports, including a Recycling Market Development Action Plan. These reports are publicly available on the DEP website.” (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment. A “No” vote is against it.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico No ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL REVENGE PORN AND TEEN SEXTING (H 4744) - Gov. Maura Healey signed into law a bill that would prohibit the posting of sexually explicit images of another person online without their permission— commonly referred to as “revenge porn.” The practice is often used by ex-spouses or ex-partners. The measure was recently unanimously approved by the House and Senate. - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Docket No. MI24P3096GD Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 In the interests of: AMINA GRACE WALKER Of EVERETT, MA Minor NOTICE AND ORDER: PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN OF A MINOR NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES 1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor filed on 06/06/2024 by Mimi E. Paris of Everett, MA, will be held 07/23/2024 09:00 A.M. Guardianship of Minor Hearing Located at 10-U Commerce Way, Woburn, MA 01801, Judge Anderson, Courtroom 1 2. Response to Petition: You may respond by filing a written response to the Petition or by appearing in person at the hearing. If you choose to file a written response, you need to: File the original with the Court; and Mail a copy to all interested parties at least five (5) business days before the hearing. 3. Counsel for the Minor: The minor (or an adult on behalf of the minor) has the right to request that counsel be appointed for the minor. 4. Counsel for Parents: If you are a parent of the minor child who is the subject of this proceeding you have a right to be represented by an attorney. If you want an attorney and cannot afford to pay for one and if you give proof that you are indigent, an attorney will be assigned to you. Your request for an attorney should be made immediately by filling out the Application of Appointment of Counsel form. Submit the application form in person or by mail at the court location where your case is going to be heard. 5. Presence of the Minor at Hearing: A minor over age 14 has the right to be present at any hearing, unless the Court finds that it is not in the minor’s best interests. THIS IS A LEGAL NOTICE: An important court proceeding that may affect your rights has been scheduled. If you do not understand this notice or other court papers, please contact an attorney for legal advice. Date: June 6, 2024 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO Register of Probate June 28, 2024 Massachusetts was one of only two states that did not have a law about this crime. The measure establishes a sentence of up to 2.5 years in prison and/or a fine of up to $10,000; increases the upper limit of the fine for criminal harassment from $1,000 to $5,000; allows a victim to petition the court for a harassment prevention order against a person who has violated this statute; and extends the statute of limitations to pursue criminal charges for certain domestic violence offenses from six years to 15 years. The measure adds coercive control to the definition of abuse. Coercive control is a nonphysical form of abuse that includes a pattern of behavior intended to threaten, intimidate, harass, isolate, control, coerce or compel compliance of a family or household member in a manner that causes the targeted individual to fear physical harm or to have a reduced sense of physical safety or autonomy. Examples of coercive control include threatening to share explicit images, regulating or monitoring a family or household member’s communications and access to services, and isolating a family or household member from friends or relatives. Another provision changes current law under which minors, under 18 years of age, who share explicit images of themselves or other minors, can be charged with violating Massachusetts child pornography laws and be required to register with the Sex Offender Registry. The bill allows minors to be diverted to an educational program that would provide them with information about the consequences of posting or transmitting indecent visual depictions of minors. “This law will save lives and strengthens our efforts to hold accountable those who would engage in abusive, coercive and deeply harmful behavior,” said Gov. Healey. “This is about stopping violence, because nobody deserves to be subjected to threats, abuse or control. We’re grateful … to all of the survivors who bravely came forward to share their powerful stories of pain, fear and trauma to make a difference for generations to come.” “The inclusion of coercive control in this bill is a vital advancement in safeguarding individuals from abuse,” said Vilma Uribe, Executive Director of the Governor’s Council to Address Sexual Assault, Domes- 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. MI22P0031EA Estate of: TIMOTHY J. ROBINSON Date of Death: 07/28/2021 CITATION ON PETITION FOR ORDER OF COMPLETE SETTLEMENT A Petition for Order of Complete Settlement has been filed by Mary E. Fortin of Everett, MA requesting that the court enter a formal Decree of Complete Settlement including the allowance of a final account, a determination of testacy and heirs at law, and other such relief as may be requested in the Petition. 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 07/19/2024. 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. WITNESS, Hon. Terri L. Klug Cafazzo, First Justice of this Court. Date: June 21, 2024 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE June 28, 2024 tic Violence and Human Trafficking. “It acknowledges the severe impact of manipulative behaviors and provides crucial protections for victims-survivors. Equally important is the inclusion of media literacy for our youth, empowering them to navigate the digital world responsibly.” “No person’s life should devolve into chaos because a private photo was shared without their permission, and no person should fear coercion or be threatened with the sharing of such a photo,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “I’m proud that this legislation protects our residents and supports young people who make a mistake.” “This legislation modernizes our criminal laws by ensuring that those who share explicit images of others without their consent face punishment, while also educating minors on the dangers of sharing explicit images of themselves rather than imposing upon them some of the criminal justice system’s most severe consequences,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). “I’m also incredibly proud of this legislation’s bolstered protections for survivors, including the added consideration of nonphysical forms of abuse for those who are seeking restraining orders from their abusers. PROHIBIT SALE OF DOGS, CATS AND RABBITS IN NEW PET STORES (S 2820) – The House gave initial approval to a bill that would prohibit pet shops opened after January 1st, 2025 from offering dogs, cats and rabbits for sale. Pet shops existing prior to January 1, 2025 would be exempt from the law. The new law would allow new pets shops to offer space to an animal rescue or shelter organization to showcase dogs, cats or rabbits for adoption as long as the pet shop does not have an ownership interest in the animals offered for adoption. The bill imposes a penalty of $1,000 for a first offense, $2,500 for a second offense and $5,000 for a third and subsequent offenses. “This legislation moving forward marks a significant step towards ending the puppy mill to pet shop pipeline, ensuring the protection of both animals and consumers alike,” said sponsor Sen. Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth). “We are taking a stand against the promotion of animal cruelty, which is often overlooked, and I am confident that we will soon join our neighboring northeastern BEACON | SEE PAGE 19

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