THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 5, 2025 Page 19 BEACON | FROM PAGE 18 covering high-quality services,” said Gov. Healey. “That’s why we are able to approve over $75 million back to consumers and businesses. This is just the latest action we are taking to lower the cost of health care, housing and energy that people are facing every day.” “These rebates are more than just numbers—they’re dollars back in the pockets of families and small business owners across the commonwealth,” said Division of Insurance Commissioner Michael Caljouw. “The enforcement of this law is part of our larger strategy of protecting Massachusetts health care consumers and encouraging insurers to be more effi cient, reduce administrative overhead and focus on cost-effective ways to deliver care.” The exact amounts of the 2025 rebates depend on the carrier and the premium paid by individual and small group purchasers. MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS SUICIDE AWARENESS AND REMEMBRANCE DAY (H 3388) – The House gave initial approval to a bill that would establish September 22nd as Military Service Members and Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day. The day would acknowledge that suicide is an epidemic among service members and veterans and works to foster awareness and call for suicide prevention measures and support. “We brought forward this veteran suicide remembrance and awareness bill in direct response to the tragedies that have left holes in the fabric of our communities and in order to build awareness to prevent future tragedy,” said bill sponsor Rep. Joan Meschino (D-Hull). “[The bill] is an important step in off ering support to both our active service members and veterans.” QUOTABLE QUOTES – TALES FROM SPIN CITY – Two of former Gov. Charlie Baker’s administration offi cials, Brian Shortsleeve and Mike Kennealy, both vying for the Republican party’s nod to run against incumbent Democrat Gov. Maura Healey in 2026, participated in a debate on Friday, August 22nd. Shortsleeve served as Chief Administrator head of the MBTA while Kennealy was Baker’s Secretary of Housing and Economic Development. Who won the debate? It depends on who you ask. The answer from Republican Brian Shortsleeve’s campaign: “Marine Corps Veteran, suc- LEGAL NOTICE - CITY OF EVERETT BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSION 484 BROADWAY EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS 02149 PHONE: 617-944-0211 philip.antonelli@ci.everett.ma.us annette.debilio@ci.everett.ma.us cessful business leader and proven government reformer Brian Shortsleeve, Republican candidate for governor, delivered a commanding performance during the one-hour live debate.” “We don’t need a Healey lite,” said Shortsleeve, referring to his GOP opponent Mike Kennealy. “We need a Marine who will put the people of Massachusetts first. The people of Massachusetts are tired of empty promises and rising costs. I’m running to bring real-world leadership to Beacon Hill, cut waste and restore common sense to state government. We can’t aff ord another four years of top-down mandates, endless benefi ts for illegal immigrants, rising utility costs and economic mismanagement.” The answer from Republican Mike Kennealy’s campaign: Legal Notice City of Everett, Massachusetts REQUEST FOR SERVICES RFS # 26-14 Project Name: OPM REQUEST FOR SERVICES at EVERETT HIGHSCHOOL The City of Everett is seeking the services of a qualified OPM “Owner’s Project Manager” as defined in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149, Section 44A½ and as further defined by the provisions of this RFS, to provide Project Management Services for the design, construction, addition to and /or renovation of the Everett High School (“School”) in Everett, Massachusetts. The Owner is requesting the services of an OPM to represent the Owner during the feasibility study and schematic design phases of the project initially. Subject to the approval of the Project by the Massachusetts School Building Authority (the “MSBA”) and further subject to continued funding authorized by the Owner, the contract between the Owner and the Owner’s Project Manager may be amended to include continued Project Management Services through design development, construction documents, bid and award, construction and final closeout of the potential Project. A potential approved Project may include a renovation of the existing School, a renovation and addition of the existing School and/or new construction. The RFS may be obtained from our website Purchasing - Everett, MA - Official Website (cityofeverett.com) after 9:00 am on September 3, 2025. Sealed responses to the RFS for OPM services must be clearly labeled and delivered to: Kiara M. Freeman Public Hearing September 15, 2025 @ 6:30 PM This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held on Monday, September 15, 2025 @ 6:30 P.M. at Everett City Hall, 2nd Floor, in room 27. Opinions will be heard regarding the following application: Ritual Coffee Bar Corp., 629 Broadway, Everett, for a new All Alcohol, General On-Premise License. All interested parties may attend. Phil Antonelli Chairman September 5, 2025 Chief Procurement Officer City of Everett 484 Broadway, Room 14 Everett, MA 02149 617-394-2288 Kiara.freeman@ci.everett.ma.us no later than 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Project Estimate: may range from $450,000,000 to $550,000, The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all responses if the Owner determines, within its own discretion, that it is in the Owner’s best interests to do so. Kiara Freeman Chief Procurement Officer September 5, 2025 “Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Kennealy emerged as the clear winner in the fi rst primary debate of the election cycle.” “We already knew that Mike Kennealy is the only candidate capable of taking on and defeating Maura Healey,” said Ben Hincher, Kennealy’s campaign manager, “Tonight, anyone tunBEACON | SEE PAGE 22
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