Page 18 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 18, 2025 BEACON | FROM PAGE 17 vironment.” Lewis continued, “We have growing support for action from teachers, students, advocates and state leaders such as Gov. Healey, Senate President Spilka and Attorney General Campbell, and I am very hopeful to see quick movement on this bill as it continues through the legislative process.” BAN CORPORAL PUNISHMENT IN PRIVATE SCHOOLS (H 625) – Another measure before the Education Committee would ban private schools from using corporal punishment on any students. It also would require private schools to submit reports to Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education of physical restraint in instances where it was necessary to protect students. Current law only prohibits the use of corporal punishment in public schools. “I was horrifi ed to learn, through the advocacy of a constituent, that corporal punishment was still permitted in private educational institutions,” said sponsor Rep. Mike Kushmerek (D-Fitchburg). “As a recent father, I shudder to think of any educator or staff member disciplining students through the use of force. I strongly believe, and ample data and research validate, that corporal punishment is both ineff ective and cruel and should be banned from all educational settings in the commonwealth.” VIRTUAL DRIVER ED (H 3661/S 2411) - Legislation heard by the Transportation Committee would authorize the Registry of Motor Vehicle (RMV) to allow some driver education schools to teach aspiring drivers virtually online rather than in person. The law would only apply to driving schools that own or lease a physical offi ce or classroom within the state; have been in business for at least three consecutive years; and are in good standing with the RMV. “Massachusetts law requires young drivers under 18 years old to complete 30 hours of classroom instruction, and parents must complete a two-hour workshop,” said Senate sponsor Sen. - Legal Notice - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Suffolk Probate and Family Court 24 New Chardon Street Boston, MA 02114 Docket No. SU24D2133DR DIVORCE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION AND MAILING MOHAMMED ABDULRAUF A. BEN ALSHIEKH vs. APRIL M. RACHEL To the Defendant: The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce requesting that the Court grant a divorce for Irretrievable Breakdown prohibit defendant from imposing any restraint on plaintiff’s personal liberty. 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: Robyn A. Briatico, Esq., Law Office of Robyn A. Briatico, 36 Commerce Way, 2nd Floor, Woburn, MA 01801 your answer, if any, on or before 08/26/2025. 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. Brian J. Dunn, First Justice of this Court. Date: July 1, 2025 STEPHANIE L. EVERETT REGISTER OF PROBATE July 18, 2025 PUBLIC HEARING FOR PETITION FROM MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A NATIONAL GRID OF NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS To all parties interested in the public hearing. Be it hereby ordered: Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid of North Andover, Massachusetts requests permission to construct a line of underground electric conduits, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, under and across the public way or ways hereinafter named. The following are the streets and highways referred to: WR# 31169033 - Ferry Street - National Grid to install underground facilities on Ferry Street beginning at a point approximately 98 feet Northeast of the centerline of the intersection of Ferry Street and Pleasant View Avenue and continuing approximately 5 feet in a Northerly direction. National Grid to install approximately 5 feet of 1-3” conduit from existing manhole B-717 to private property to provide a permanent underground service at 166 Ferry St Everett, MA. Wherefore it prays that after due notice and hearing as provided by law, it be granted permission to excavate the public highways and to run and maintain underground electric conduits, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as it may find necessary for the transmission of electricity, said underground conduits to be located substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked - Ferry Street - Everett - Massachusetts. Hearing to be held with the Everett City Council, held on Monday at 7:00PM, on the 11th of August, 2025 at the Everett City Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, Everett City Hall. July 18, 2025 ~ Legal Notice ~ Joan Lovely (D-Salem). “Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, these classes were only off ered in person, creating barriers for students who had after-school jobs, participated in school sports or had no transportation to the classes. During the pandemic, driving schools were permitted to off er driver ed classes in an online format, which has proven to be eff ective and successful.” “I fi led this bill in collaboration with the American Automobile Association (AAA) to expand accessibility to driving school,” said House sponsor Rep. Carole Fiola (D-Fall River). “This curriculum was provided during the pandemic and was proven to be a great resource for students.” JUNIOR DRIVERS (H 3611) – Another bill before the Transportation Committee would enhance regulations and safety requirements for junior operators (drivers under 18). Provisions require all high schools to annually provide a seminar on the dangers of texting while driving and makes attendance mandatory for all students; require applicants for a junior operator’s license to submit a letter of good standing from their school principal or designated school offi cial; and increase the fi ne and length of license suspension for various violations by a junior driver. Supporters said the bill introduces educational, administrative and enforcement changes aimed at promoting responsible driving habits among young drivers. “This legislation aims to protect the safety of young drivers and the public by promoting early education, reinforcing responsible driving behavior and establishing clearer consequences for violations,” said sponsor Rep. Bruce Ayers (D-Quincy). “By strengthening the junior operator licensing process, we can help prevent avoidable accidents and save lives.” PROHIBIT BUYING ALCOHOL AT SELF-CHECK OUT (H 366) – The Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure held a hearing on a proposal that would prohibit customers from buying alcohol beverages in a self-checkout line at retailers and require the sale be conductCITY OF EVERETT ~ Legal Notice ~ ed through a face-to-face transaction with a store employee over the age of 18. “This bill is about keeping alcohol out of the hands of minors,” said sponsor Rep. Mike Finn (D-West Springfi eld). “By requiring face-to-face transactions, we ensure that a trained employee checks IDs every time, closing a loophole that’s made it too easy for underage buyers to slip through at self-checkouts. It’s a commonsense step to promote public safety and responsible alcohol sales.” ALLOW ALCOHOL SALES ON THANKSGIVING (H 428) – Another measure heard by the Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee would allow for the sale of alcohol on Thanksgiving. “This is a common-sense bill that is intended to be a convenience to the public,” said sponsor Rep. David Linsky (D-Natick). “How many of us have needed to pick up a bottle of wine on Thanksgiving, only to fi nd out that liquor stores were closed? Stores wouldn’t have BEACON | SEE PAGE 19
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