THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 19, 2024 Page 19 BEACON | FROM PAGE 18 tal Society (MDS) President Dr. Abe Abdul. “Oral health is critical to overall health. Increasing the number of dental care providers translates into less wait times and greater availability of appointments for patients, allowing them to receive high-quality care. “The Massachusetts Dental Hygienists Association (MDHA) is excited to collaborate with the MDS on crucial language in the legislation that enables foreign-trained dentists to take required exams and apply for dental hygiene licenses, said MDHA President Amanda Berthiaume. “We are committed to supporting these new hygienists by providing them with opportunities, through an MDHA membership, to help them succeed. This legislation is a fi rst step in addressing the dental professional shortage in Massachusetts.” EQUAL ACCOMMODATION IN PUBLIC RECREATIONAL FACILITIES (H 923) – The House approved and sent to the Senate a bill that would require the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) to annually report on progress made toward Title IX compliance in its recreational facilities across the state. Title IX of the federal Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex and gender discrimination in any education program or activity receiving federal fi nancial assistance. Supporters noted that DCR maintains ownership of dozens of ice rinks and swimming facilities across the state, many of which have been leased to private companies or municipalities to operate. They said these publicly owned facilities host competitions for hockey leagues, swim teams and fi gure skating programs while also providing a venue for offerings such as water aerobics classes and public skating. They argued that Title IX requires “locker room equity” which means having appropriate changing and showering facilities to comply with Title IX equality requirements. They said that many DCR facilities were built decades ago, before Title IX, and prior to the growth in popularity of women’s sports. “With Title IX celebrating its 50th year anniversary last year, we are long overdue in ensuring that all athletes have access to equal accommodations at our state-owned rinks and pools,” said bill sponsor Rep. Walsh (D-Peabody). “This bill will encourage compliance with federal law and the basic fairness of locker room equity will allow and encourage more girls and women to participate in the sports programming offered at DCR-owned facilities.” QUOTABLE QUOTES – By The Numbers Edition Last week marked the 1-year anniversary of a bill signed into - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Division Docket No. MI24P3479EA Estate of: JOAO DEPINA FERNANDES Date of Death: AUGUST 25, 2023 INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Gianni Duarte Fernandes of Brockton, MA Gianni Duarte Fernandes of Brockton, MA has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. July 19, 2024 law in 2023 that allows undocumented/illegal immigrants to apply for a learner’s permit and Massachusetts standard driver’s license. The law requires an applicant “without legal presence” in the United States to provide the Registry of Motor Vehicles with a foreign passport and at least one of fi ve other documents: a driver’s license from another state, a foreign driver’s license, a birth certifi cate, a foreign national identifi cation card or a marriage certifi cate or divorce decree from any U.S. state. Here are the numbers: 183,825 --- Number of new learner’s permits issued from July 1, 2023 to July 1, 2024 -- an increase of 113,441 over the 70,384 issued in the same time period from July 1, 2022 to July 1, 2023. 128,075 ---Number of new driver’s licenses issued from July 1, 2023 to July 1, 2024 -- an increase of $72,926 over the 55,149 issued in the same time period from July 1, 2022 to July 1, 2023 35 ---Number of languages in which people are tested to obtain learner’s permits. 100 ---Number of languages in which in-person and phone assistance is available. 250 ---Number of new employees hired to handle the thousands of additional applications for learner’s permits and driver’s licenses. 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 BEACON | SEE PAGE 20 LEGAL NOTICE City of Everett PLANNING BOARD 484 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 LEGAL NOTICE EVERETT PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Public Hearing on an application by Cesar Lopez Berrio Property located at: 118 Main Street Site Plan Review & Inclusionary Zoning Special Permit In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L Chapter 40A and with Sections 6, 19, and 32 of the Everett Zoning Ordinance, the Everett Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on Monday, August 5, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the Speaker George Keverian Hearing Room, Everett City Hall, Room 37, to consider the above-listed application for Site Plan Review and Inclusionary Zoning Special Permit. This proposal is for the demolition of an existing two-family dwelling and the construction of a three-story, 12-unit multi-family dwelling, 2 of which shall be deed-restricted affordable, with no parking. The proposed work will also include new utilities, including fire service and roof infiltration system. 118 Main Street is a parcel of land in the Business District and is referenced by Assessor’s Department as E0-05-000152. A copy of the application and plans are on file and available in the Office of the City Clerk and the Department of Planning and Development, both located at City Hall, 484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 and can be inspected online anytime at: http://www.cityofeverett.com/449/Planning-Board and/or by request during regular City Hall business hours by contacting The Planning and Development Office at 617-394-2334. All persons interested in or wishing to be heard on the applications may attend and participate in the hearing by attending the hearing in Room 37 in Everett City Hall. The Agenda for the meeting will be posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law under Planning Board at: http://www.cityofeverett.com/AgendaCenter. Questions and comments can be directed in advance of the public hearing to Matt Lattanzi of the Department of Planning & Development at Matt.Lattanzi@ci.everett.ma.us or 617-394-2230. Frederick Cafasso Chairman July 19, 26, 2024
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