THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, AugusT 30, 2024 Page 19 BAIROS | FROM PAGE 8 She also thanked Lambert for her “dedication and advocacy for students.” In a housekeeping measure, the Committee approved appropriating $203,286 to the Security Department Contracted Services line item in the budget after the City received additional funds of Chapter 70 education aid added to the state Fiscal 2025 budget. Superintendent William Hart said the money would be used for additional staffing at various locations depending on need and additional cameras “for an added level of security.” Hart also briefed the members on his 2024-25 schoolyear Entry Plan, formulated under the supervision of the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents (M.A.S.S.). This year is Hart’s first full school year as URBAN HEAT | FROM PAGE 9 walk and bike in our communities,” said WalkMassachusetts Co-Executive Director Brendan Kearney. “Identifying high-priority pedestrian network segments and implementing mitigation measures strongly aligns with our mission to create safer and more accessible walking environments for all.” “As a past recipient of Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness grants to support our own heat safety initiatives, we’re thrilled to be partnering with the Boston Region MPO on this project,” said MyRWA Executive Director Patrick Herron. “The data from this project will help bridge intersections between transit justice and climate justice in our heat reduction programs by providing pertinent information to share with our municipal partners.” More information about the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program can be found at https://resilient.mass. gov/mvp/ The Boston Region MPO is the regional agency responsible for conducting the transportation planning process for the Boston metropolitan area, which includes 97 cities and towns with a combined population of 3.4 million. The MPO develops a vision for the regional transportation system and allocates federal and state transportation funds to programs and projects that improve infrastructure for people walking, biking, taking transit and driving. Learn more at www.bostonmpo.org. Superintendent, prompting formulation of the plan now as opposed to when he took over in the middle of 202324. “The process is designed to be completed within the first year and would typically be presented in July, but we didn’t have a meeting in July,” School Department Communications Coordinator Dave O’Connor explained. Briefing the Committee on the concept of an Entry Plan, Hart’s adviser from the M.A.S.S. Meg Mayo-Brown, said such plans “strengthen the drive to improve student outcomes.” She also said the plans focus on equity in the system for marginalized groups. The National Center for Education Statistics indicates statistics from various data sources like national surveys of students, parents, teachers, and principals, highlight disparities in education among population groups, including differences by race/ethnicity, sex, socioeconomic status, English learner status, and disability status. According to the National Equity Project, “Educational equity means that each child receives what they need to develop to their full academic and social potential.” This process involves “ensuring equally high outcomes” for all students while “removing the predictability of success or failures that correlates with any social or cultural factor,” such as having reliable access to transportation. As mentioned in a June 17th discussion on absenteeism, 41% of students in Everett speak English as a second language; 70% of students are in low-income situations. Hart divided his presentation into three chapters, Surveying the Vessel, Steadying the Ship and Charting the Course. Surveying the Vessel, running from January to June this year involved “developing transparent and collaborative relationships with stakeholders and constituencies to gain insight into strengths, challenges and opportunities” through listening sessions, reviewing data and learning about equity from the data. Steadying the Ship, running through the end of 2024, involves “establishing a baseline for critical processes for operations and compliance implementing new efficiencies,” by reviewing policies and the organizational chart of the school system and “ensuring a budget process that is inclusive and transparent,” and “determining areas for future study, including student outcomes by school and grade with an emphasis on reviewing outcomes for marginalized students.” CITY OF EVERETT - LEGAL NOTICE - ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 484 BROADWAY, ROOM 24 EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS 02149 To Whom It May Concern: This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held on Monday September 16, 2024 at 6:00 PM, Everett City Hall, 3rd Floor George Keverian Hearing Room. All interested parties may attend and opinions will be heard regarding the following petition Whereas a petition has been presented by: Property Address: Map/Parcel: Property Owner: PROPOSAL: The subject property is located in the Business District. It currently contains a single structure with two stories at the front (along Elm Street) and one story at the rear (along Woodlawn Avenue). The first story contains two businesses (a hair salon and a restaurant/bar), and the second floor contains two residential units. The applicant proposes to replace the bar/restaurant use with three first-floor residential units and to add three additional units on the second floor by extending the second floor over the existing one-story portion of the structure. The existing hair salon is proposed to remain. Reason for Denial: Permit was denied in accordance with the City of Everett Zoning Ordinance as follows: 1. Front Setback – Pursuant to Section 6.B.4 of the Zoning Ordinance, no front setback is required for commercial uses, but residential uses require a front setback of at least 10 feet. The existing structure does not satisfy this requirement. A variance from this provision is required to add residential units on the first floor of the building. 2. Rear Setback – Pursuant to Section 6.B.8 of the Zoning Ordinance, no rear setback is required for commercial structures on corner lots, but residential uses require a rear setback of at least 7 feet. The existing structure does not satisfy this requirement. A variance from this provision is required to add residential units on the first floor of the building. 3. Parking – It appears that the property currently contains some parking behind the building, but no parking plan has been submitted in compliance with Section 17.C of the Zoning Ordinance. Accordingly, it is not possible to evaluate the extent to which the existing and proposed uses comply with the parking requirements set forth in Section 17. The applicant shall submit a parking plan meeting the requirements of Section 17.C. If the parking is not compliant, the applicant may either seek relief from the Zoning Board of Appeals or choose to participate in the Transportation Demand Management program, pursuant to Section 35 of the Zoning Ordinance. REBECCA EDMONDSON KOREM - Chairman ROBERTA SUPPA - Clerk of Board of Appeals August 30, September 6, 2024 10 Woodlawn Ave. Everett, MA 02149 N0-01-000159 NDC-RE LLC 19 Kathy Lane Wakefield, MA 01810 Charting the Course, running from January to June 2025, is working on “an inclusive planning process to establish a safe, welcoming and supportive environment for students and employees” by reviewing how space is used, assessing Information Technology systems and creating a multiyear district-wide implementation plan focused on student success and goals based on improving outcomes for marginalized students. “We can develop a plan for a culture of success and build a culture of respect,” Hart elaborated “We want to make students feel welcome in a building. If they want to be there, we can find ways to enhance their educational experience. I’m committed to this and with a dedicated staff we can get there.” Mayo-Brown said Hart put together “a strong plan that addresses issues of equity.”
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