THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, AugusT 8, 2025 Page 19 BEACON | FROM PAGE 18 be fi ned between $500 and $5,000 and/or sentenced to up to one year in prison. The measure exempts temporary possession at licensed gun clubs. “I fi led [the bill] because requiring insurance encourages responsible ownership, much like auto insurance does for drivers,” said Rep. David Linsky (D-Natick). “By incentivizing safe behavior, this bill will help prevent accidental shootings and reduce the public costs of gun violence across the commonwealth.” ANIMAL ABUSE REGISTRY (H 1764) – Would create a registry of Massachusetts residents convicted of abusing animals and require the abusers to register. A fi rst conviction of failure to register would be punishable by a $1,000 fi ne or ten days in prison. Subsequent convictions would result in a 5-year prison sentence. Animal shelters, breeders and pet stores would be required to check the registry before selling any animal and would be prohibited from selling or giving an animal to any registered off ender. First time violators who fail to check the registry would face a prison sentence of up to one year or a $1,000 fi ne. Subsequent off enders would be subject to a 5-year prison sentence and a $5,000 fi ne. Supporters said that a person who abuses an animal should not be allowed to obtain one and continue their abuse. They noted the bill would red fl ag these individuals to ensure they don’t have the opportunity to abuse an animal again. “Studies have shown that many people who abuse animals are apt to eventually abuse people,” said sponsor Rep. Steve Howitt (R-Seekonk). LIABILITY FOR DONATIONS OF FOOD (S 1091) – Would prohibit any restaurant or retail stores from being liable for civil damages for any injury arising out of the condition of the food it donates to any individual. The measure only exempts the restaurant or stores if at the time of donation, the food is not misbranded and is not adulterated and has not been manufactured, processed, prepared, handled or stored in violation of regulations of the Department of Public Health; and that any injury is not the result of negligence, recklessness or intentional misconduct of the donor. “This legislation ensures that food service entities, their employees and retailers cannot be sued as a result of direct food donations for those in need and facing food insecurity,” said sponsor Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton). “It is a good Samaritan law critical to helping solve food insecurity, ensuring that we see continued food donations to those in need.” NO ENERGY DRINKS FOR PEOPLE UNDER 18 (H 1908) – Would prohibit the sale of energy drinks or other beverages that exceed a caff eine content of 71 milligrams per 12 ounce serving and contains taurine and glucuronolactone. Supporters say that the American Academy of Pediatrics believes that energy drinks are not appropriate for children under 18, because of the high levels of caff eine in these drinks. They note that the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry recommends that children between the ages of 12 and 18 should not consume more than 100 milligrams of caff eine per day and should avoid energy drinks entirely. Rep. James Murphy (D-Weymouth), the sponsor of the bill, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking him why he fi led the bill. QUOTABLE QUOTES “This funding round is about more than bricks and mortar, it’s about people. Whether it’s a formerly homeless individual in Boston, a senior in Topsfi eld or a working family in Easthampton, the homes we’re supporting will change lives. These projects exemplify the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s belief that everyone in Massachusetts deserves a safe, stable and affordable place to live.” --- Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Ed Augustus on the state providing $182 million in low-income housing tax credits and subsidies to 21 rental housing developments that will create or preserve 1,245 homes across Massachusetts. “School breakfast and lunch may be some of the only meals students get each week, and so it is essential that those meals are healthy to set students up for lifelong health and wellbeing. We have seen incredible progress under universal free school meals, with districts incorporating more local products and participation increasing.” --- Education Secretary Dr. Patrick Tutwiler announcing a series of recommendations from the School Meal Nutrition Standards Commission to improve the nutritional content of K-12 school meals across the state. “Massachusetts already has some of the highest electricity rates in the country, and now they’re about to get even worse. High energy prices act as a tax and hurt low- and middle-income ratepayers the most. This isn’t happening by accident. It’s the direct result of bad legislative policy and Gov. Maura Healey’s rigid and overly ideological energy agenda.” BEACON | SEE PAGE 22 CITY OF EVERETT 484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 Jacob St. Louis, Tree Warden jacob.stlouis@ci.everett.ma.us - Legal Notice - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 Docket No. MI25D0898DR DIVORCE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION AND MAILING IRENE PINTO vs. JOSE PINTO To the Defendant: The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce requesting that the Court grant a divorce for Irretrievable Breakdown of the Marriage 1B. 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: Thalita P. Neves, Esq., Greater Boston Legal Services 197 Friend St. Boston, MA 02114 your answer, if any, on or before 09/03/2025. 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. Terri L. Klug Cafazzo, First Justice of this Court. Date: July 23, 2025 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE August 08, 2025 The Advocate - 617-387-2200 ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ TREE REMOVAL HEARING In accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 87, Section 3, notice is herewith given that a public hearing will be held on, Wednesday, August 20, 2025 At 5:00 PM At Everett City Hall, Planning Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Room 27 To determine if the following public shade trees shall be removed or remain per the Tree Warden of the City of Everett. The trees are located at or near the addresses identified below: Street Address 7-9 Avon Street DBH 21” Common Name Callery Pear OBJECTIONS TO THE REMOVAL OF ANY TREE(S) MUST BE RECEIVED IN WRITING BY THE TREE WARDEN AT THE ABOVE LISTED ADDRESS PRIOR TO OR AT THE TREE HEARING. LETTERS CAN BE MAILED OR EMAILED TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS. Jacob St. Louis Tree Warden, City of Everett August 8, 15, 2025
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