THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, AugusT 2, 2024 Page 15 BEACON | FROM PAGE 14 know it will make a diff erence in the lives of pets and consumers.“ (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle Yes BAN ELEPHANTS AND OTHER ANIMALS (H 4915) House 155-0, approved and sent to the Senate legislation that eff ective January 1, 2025, would ban elephants, bears, lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, cheetahs and other wild animals from being used in traveling circuses and other traveling shows in Massachusetts where they would be used to perform tricks, give rides or otherwise participate as an accompaniment for the entertainment of a live audience. Violators would be fi ned between $500 and $10,000. The ban would not apply to zoos or to performances that take place at other non-mobile, permanent facilities if the covered animal is a resident animal at the same facility in which the performance takes place. “Massachusetts has long been a leader in promoting animal welfare by enacting laws to protect animals from abuse and neglect, but most of our current laws apply to domestic animals and common household pets,” said co-sponsor Rep. Brad Jones (R-North Reading). “[The measure] would extend these same protections to exotic animals that are used in traveling exhibits and shows. These animals are often subject to cruel and inhumane treatment, including prolonged periods of confi nement and other forms of neglect and abuse, all to provide entertainment. Several communities in Massachusetts have already implemented local bans, but a statewide ban on traveling animal acts is long overdue.” “I was deeply moved by the compelling evidence and public sentiment against the use of wild animals in traveling acts,” said co-sponsor Rep. Carole Fiola (D-Fall River). “After taking a safari in Africa in 2019 … seeing these animals in their natural state highlighted the unnatural inhumane treatment these animals face in traveling acts. Now, as a sponsor of this legislation, I feel a strong obligation to ensure we bring about signifi cant change. With over twothirds of Massachusetts voters in favor of banning wild animal acts, it’s clear our constituents desire a future free of animal exploitation for entertainment. This bill, that has fi nally passed the House after 23 years of being fi led, embodies that sentiment, underscoring our commitment to the humane treatment of animals.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle Yes FOSTER HOMES AND DOGS (H 4911) House 156-0, approved and sent to the Senate a bill that prohibits the Department of Children and Families (DCF) from prohibiting placement of a child BEACON | SEE PAGE 16 Equal Housing Opportunity For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net City of Everett Income-Restricted Rental Opportunity 536 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 # of Units # of Bedrooms 1 1 1 Studio 2-Bedroom 1-Bedroom Minimum Incomes (set by owner + based on # of bedrooms + Area Median Income (AMI)) # of Bedrooms Maximum Income (80% AMI) Studio $57,090 1-Bedroom $64,470 3 Income-Restricted Rental Units Estimated Rent* Square Footage 425 512 1,015 $2,064 $2,346 $2,597 Maximum Income Limit (% AMI) 80% 80% 80% *Rent includes water/sewer. Tenants are responsible for all other utilities, including cable/internet (optional). 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