Page 18 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 24, 2026 BEACON | FROM PAGE 17 Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “The least we can do is make sure they’re safe while they do it. Today we are giving hospitals and law enforcement the tools they need to prevent violence before it happens and respond quickly when it does, so our nurses, doctors and health care staff can focus on what they do best: caring for patients.” The House has already approved a diff erent version of the bill and a conference committee will likely be appointed to craft a compromise version. HOME CARE (S 3170) – The Senate on a voice vote, without a roll call, approved a proposal that supporters said would help older adults age in place at home by improving the home care industry that assists elders with basic care like cooking, dressing and bathing. A key provision would establish a licensure process, which would include fi ngerprinting and background checks for home care agencies to ensure that consumers receive quality non-medical services, and that home care workers are protected. Massachusetts is currently among a handful of states that do not regulate home care agencies. Other provisions help conCity of Everett PLANNING BOARD 484 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Frederick Cafasso- Chairman LEGAL NOTICE EVERETT PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Public Hearing on an application by Anthony DiPierro & Ciriaco DiPierro Property located at: 533-535 & 537-539 Ferry Street Site Plan Review & Inclusionary Zoning 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 3, 2026 at 6:00PM in the Speaker George Keverian Room (Room 37, Everett City Hall) to consider the above-listed application for Site Plan Review and Special Permit for Inclusionary Zoning. This proposal is for the redevelopment of a 18,090 square foot site, which is currently occupied by a two-floor duplex-style residential structure, a one-story commercial structure, and a three-story residential structure. The proposed redevelopment contemplates the demolition of the two-floor residential structure and the one-story commercial structure on the Site, and to expand and reconstruct the three-story mixed-use building to erect a three-story mixed-use building with two commercial units on the first floor and a total of fifteen (15) residential units on the first, second, and third floor. 533-535 & 537-539 Ferry Street are parcels of land referenced by Assessor’s Department as A0-04-000050 & A0-04-000052. 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/PlanningBoard 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 person. This project, along with all other projects to be discussed at the meeting, can be found on the posted Agenda at the following link: 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 17, 24, 2026 nect people in need of care with a properly checked home care service by requiring the Executive Offi ce of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) to share a list of verifi ed and licensed agencies on its website; creating a committee—the Home Care Worker and Consumer Abuse Stakeholder Advisory Committee— to advise EOHHS on new regulations and how to handle safety concerns for both consumers and home care workers; and creating a special commission to explore the idea of a possible state program which people would pay into and from which older and retired adults would receive longterm services or support. “Home care is such an important component to our overall system, allowing people to remain in their homes with dignity, and receive the care they need to maintain their daily lives,” said Sen. Mike Rodrigues (D-Westport), chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. “By creating a licensure process, both the caregiver and the client benefi t, ensuring the best care for our residents, and increasing the level of integrity for the home care worker. This legislation closes a loophole that will now mandate that these important health care workers be under proper state regulations and oversight. These regulations will go a long way towards giving patients and their families a large measure of comfort and peace of mind.” “Everyone—consumers and workers—will be safer with home care licensure,” said Sen. Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville), Senate chair of the Committee on Aging and Independence and the Senate sponsor of the legislation. “If you qualify for state-paid home care, the agency who sends you workers is required to train and supervise them and meet other standards. But if you’re private pay, you may have to fi nd someone in a hurry. There are a large and growing number of agencies, many for profit. They can send care workers who would come into your home and help with grocery shopping and even intimate help with showering. We don’t even know how many such agencies there are. And they don’t have to meet any standards. The bill is supported by home care organizations, SEIU 1199 and consumer groups. Most of us will need long term care at some point, and many of us will fi nd it very hard to aff ord.” “As Massachusetts’ population ages, the demand for homecare is rising,” said Cari Medina, Executive Vice President of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East. “Older adults and people with disabilities who receive care at home, and their families, deserve protection from fl y-by-night homecare operations that cut corners and mistreat workers to make a quick buck.” EXPAND MEMBERSHIP TO INCLUDE LGBTQ MEMBER (S 116) – The Senate, on a voice vote without a roll call, approved and sent to the House, a measure that would expand the number of board members on the Juvenile Justice and Policy Data Board from its original 21 members to 23 members. The bill would designate one of the additional seats to the Executive Director of the Commission on LGBTQ Youth or a designee and would designate the other additional seat to an individual with past juvenile justice involvement from a list provided by Kiva Centers and the Parent/ Professional Advocacy League. “I am thrilled to see my juvenile justice legislation pass through the Senate so we can ensure this critical board will have a voice representing LGBTQ youth and give more voice to individuals with lived experience in the juvenile justice system,” said sponsor Sen. Sal DiDomenico (D-Everett). “LGBTQ youth are more likely to be seriously mistreated by others in the juvenile justice system, face excessive punishments and are at higher risk of being rejected by their families and harassed in school settings. It is absolutely essential that we have someone from the LGBTQ community helping advise state agencies on how we can best support these youth.” ALLOW CONSUMERS TO USE INSURANCE ADJUSTERS (S 785) BEACON | SEE PAGE 19
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