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Page 18 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 31, 2026 BEACON | FROM PAGE 17 ward. I also saw the devastation caused when our laws don’t do enough to protect survivors and hold offenders accountable. These new laws close dangerous loopholes, strengthen protections for children and make sure survivors have a better opportunity to seek justice. While no law can change what survivors have endured, we can take action to make our laws fairer, our communities safer and help survivors get the justice they deserve.” “This is what it looks like when we listen to survivors and act,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “Closing these loopholes means predators can no longer hide behind our laws instead of facing them. Because of this budget, we now have the power to hold accountable anyone who has abused a position of trust to harm kids, and to get survivors the justice they deserve.” “For too long, our laws have allowed adults in positions of authority and trust to exploit the very children they are supposed to protect and then hide behind a claim of consent,” said Sen. Joan Lovely (D-Salem). “That ends now. No figure of authority should ever be able to groom or assault a young person and walk away without accountability. Closing this loophole has been one of the most personal and important fights of my career, and I am proud that we got it done for the children and families of the commonwealth.” ALLOW CONSUMERS TO USE INSURANCE ADJUSTERS (S 785) – The House, on a voice vote - LEGAL NOTICE - without a roll call, gave initial approval to legislation that would prohibit an insurance company from including in an insurance policy, a rider that prohibits the insured from hiring or using a public insurance adjuster or a public insurance adjusting firm. The measure has already been approved by the Senate. Additional approval is needed in each branch prior to the bill going to Gov. Maura Healey. “An insured that has paid its premiums faithfully should have the choice to hire a public adjuster qualified to read the policy and get the claim paid,” said sponsor Sen. Joan Lovely (D-Salem). “With the House advancing this bill, both branches have now said plainly that a clause taking that choice away does not belong in a Massachusetts insurance policy … My hope is that we finish the work and get this to the governor before the session closes.” “These adjusters provide an inCOMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS LAND COURT DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT DOCKET NO. 26 SM 002186 ORDER OF NOTICE To: The Heirs, Devisees or Legal Representatives of the Estate of Carol A. Kaelin Robin DiGiovanni Victor M. Kaelin, Jr. and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. c. 50 § 3901 (et seq) NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage covering real property in Everett, numbered 29 Floyd Street, given by Carol A. Kaelin and Victor M. Kaelin to Plymouth Savings Bank, dated July 24, 2003, and recorded in the Middlesex County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds in Book 40249, Page 128, and now held by Plaintiff by assignment, has/have filed with this court a complaint for determination of Defendant’s/Defendants’ Servicemembers status. If you now are, or recently have been, in the active military service of the United States of America, then you may be entitled to the benefits of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. If you object to a foreclosure of the above mentioned property on that basis, then you or your attorney must file a written appearance and answer in this court at Three Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108 on or before 08/24/2026 or you may lose the opportunity to challenge the foreclosure on the ground of noncompliance with the Act. Witness, Gordon H. Piper, Chief Justice of this Court on 7/9/2026 Attest: Deborah J. Patterson Recorder July 31, 2026 valuable resource to consumers by walking them through every step of filing an insurance claim and using their professional experience to negotiate directly with the insurance companies,” said co-sponsor Rep. Brad Jones (R-North Reading). “[The bill] will ensure that these important protections remain in place for Massachusetts residents.” MAKE ASPARAGUS THE OFFICIAL STATE VEGETABLE (H 5088) – The House, on a voice vote without a roll call, gave initial approval to a bill, requested by some third-grade students at Hadley Elementary School, to make asparagus the official state vegetable. Other areas in the nation are also working to designate their state as the asparagus capital of the world. “Asparagus is woven into the history of the Pioneer Valley, and ‘Hadley Grass’ once supplied 80 percent of the nation’s crop,” said Rep. Homar Gomez (D-Easthampton). “Designating it the official state vegetable honors the farmers who built that legacy and gives Massachusetts growers a marketing edge, the same way state-fruit status has boosted our cranberry industry. I’m especially proud that this effort was driven by Hadley third-graders, whose civic engagement shows exactly why this recognition matters.” “When a classroom filled with passionate third graders advocates for asparagus to be- LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Division Docket No. MI26P3391EA Estate of: RICHARD LEO CAREY Also Known As: RICHARD CAREY Date of Death: 01/29/2026 INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Kenneth F. Carey of Rockland, MA Kenneth F. Carey of Rockland, 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 31, 2026 come the official state vegetable, I listen closely,” said Senate sponsor Sen. Jo Comerford (D-Northampton). “It was inspiring to meet with these students at Hadley Elementary School as they shared the history and regional significance of asparagus ... I am grateful to these young people for reminding us how democracy works.” OFFICIAL STATE CRUSTACEAN (H 5335) The House gave initial approval to a bill that would make the American lobster the official state crustacean. “This bill is about celebrating and uplifting a significant sector of the state’s blue economy, our historic maritime culture and a sustainable fishery,” said House sponsor Rep. Joan Meschino (D-Hull). “I am glad to file this bill in partnership with the Massachusetts Lobstermen Association and help to honor a crucial industry in the commonwealth.” “The American lobster is an iconic part of Massachusetts’ coastal heritage, economy and identity,” said Senate sponsor Sen. Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth). “Designating it as our official state crustacean recognizes the generations of fishermen and coastal communities whose livelihoods have been built around this remarkable species and celebrates an industry that remains part of the soul of the commonwealth.” ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUs) – The Healey Administration announced the launch of phase one of a statewide Accessory Dwelling Unit Incentive Program that will help homeowners determine whether building an ADU is right for their property, including understanding site conditions, local permitting requirements, utility needs, preliminary design options and high-level cost estimates before investing significant time and resources in an ADU project. ADUs, also known as granny flats or in-law apartments, are small residential living spaces that are located on the same lot as another home. “Massachusetts needs to build more homes, and ADUs are one of the fastest ways to create new housing in communities across our state,” said Gov. Healey. “Our Affordable Homes Act made it easier to build ADUs, and we saw major interest from homeBEACON | SEE PAGE 19

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