THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 11, 2025 Page 15 APPROVE $60.9 BILLION FISCAL YEAR 2026 STATE BUDGET (H 4240) House 139-6, Senate 38-2, approved and Gov. Maura Healey signed into law, after vetoing $130 million in planned spending, a conference committee version of a $60.9 billion fi scal 2026 state budget for the fiscal year that began July 1, 2025. The House and Senate had approved diff erent versions of the budget and a conference committee hammered out this compromise version. “I’m proud to sign a budget that is fiscally responsible and protects what makes Massachusetts special,” said Gov. Healey “In Massachusetts, we are continuing to lead and do what we know works – focusing on lowering costs, protecting essential care and services and moving our economy forward by investing in housing, transportation and our schools. We are also signing this budget in a moment of great dysfunction in Washington. The President is poised to sign a bill that’s going to kick hundreds of thousands of Massachusetts residents off their health care, increase energy and groceries prices and cost people their jobs.” The budget also includes a new law, effective August 1, which will require landlords, instead of renters, to cover the cost of broker fees unless a renter is the one to hire the broker fi rst. “This is about saving you money, thousands of dollars you can now spend on whatever you need or put it away for the future,” said Healey. “And this is just one way I’m lowering costs and getting after high housing prices.” “Between fi rst and last month’s rent, a security deposit and a broker’s fee — moving to a new apartment was breaking the bank for far too many Massachusetts residents,” said Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll. “In Massachusetts, we know that the best investment we can make is in our people, and this budget reflects the Senate’s continuing commitment to do so while maintaining our equal commitment to responsible money management,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “This statewide approach to investment delivers resources to every part of the state and protects our most vulnerable residents from the cruelest actions of the federal government, while our continued focus on education and mental health ensures that people have the keys to unlock the doors of opportunity.” “This fi scal year 2026 budget makes key investments that better support Massachusetts students and families, that increase access to aff ordable health care and that provide for a safer and more reliable public transportation system – all without raising taxes,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). “ In a moment of incredible uncertainty at the federal level, this budget is proof that government can be both fi scally responsible and an agent of good, the kind of government that our residents deserve.” “I am fi lled with optimism as I refl ect on the outcome of the fi scal year 2026 budget conference committee,” said Sen. Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth), Ranking Republican Member of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. “Through strong bipartisan collaboration, we in the House and Senate reached a consensus that not only addresses current needs but also sets a positive precedent for future partnerships. This final agreement BEACON | SEE PAGE 16 - 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. MI24D2140DR City of Everett Conservation Commission Everett City Hall, Room 25 484 Broadway Carlo DeMaria Mayor Everett, MA 02149 LEGAL NOTICE Northern Strand Trail Connection The Everett Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 7 PM pursuant to the Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. 131 c40. The hearing will include consideration of a Notice of Intent by Christopher Lyman of Howard Stein Hudson representing the City of Everett, for the proposed Northern Strand Trail Connection located on Santilli Circle. The proposed construction will include a modified rock filled slope necessary for the shared use path, restoration of impacted bordering vegetative wetlands, and wetland replication. Said hearing will be held in the George Keverian Meeting Room, City Hall, 484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149. To view application and related plans, contact the Conservation Agent Tom Philbin 617-309-8038. Eamon Kernan Chairman Everett Conservation Commission July 11, 2025 DIVORCE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION AND MAILING DEBRA FALLAS vs. WALTER FALLAS, Sr. To the Defendant: The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce requesting that the Court grant a divorce for Irretrievable Breakdown of the Marriage 1B. The Complaint is on file at the Court. An Automatic Restraining Order has been entered in this matter preventing you from taking any action which would negatively impact the current financial status of either party. SEE Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon: John Joseph Martino, Esq. Martino Law Group, LLC 467 Main St. Suite C, Melrose, MA 02176 your answer, if any, on or before 08/13/2025. If you fail to do so, the court will proceed to the hearing and adjudication of this action. You are also required to file a copy of your answer, if any, in the office of the Register of this Court. WITNESS, Hon. Terri L. Klug Cafazzo, First Justice of this Court. Date: July 3, 2025 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE July 11, 2025
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