THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 6, 2024 Page 19 BEACON | FROM PAGE 18 PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL (S 1666) – The House gave initial approval to a bill that would allow public safety personnel with impaired health, presumed to have suffered in the line of duty, to submit an affi davit attesting that he or she did undergo a physical examination on entry into service, if their employer failed to maintain such records. “Public safety personnel like police and fi refi ghters that are injured in the line of duty or suff er illness due to their occupation shouldn’t have to jump through hoops or navigate red tape if their employer fails to maintain proper medical records documenting their service,” said sponsor Sen. Paul Feeney (D-Foxborough). “I am proud to have fi led this legislation to help relieve public safety offi cials of the undue burden of proving an occupational presumption when through no fault of their own, their medical records have been lost or damaged by their employing department. PROTECT CATS AND DOGS (S 2908) – The House gave initial approval to legislation that would prohibit the sale or transfer of any puppies and kittens under eight weeks old. Violators would be fi ned $100 per animal. When the animal is more than eight weeks old, the outright ban is lifted and replaced with a section that would prohibit the sale or transfer of any dogs or cats at specifi ed outdoor locations, such as flea markets and roadsides. This prohibition would not apply to the transfer of a dog or cat by, or to, a shelter, animal control or animal rescue; or to the display of a dog or cat as part of a state or county fair exhibition, a 4-H program or similar exhibition or educational program. Violators would be fi ned $50 per animal for a fi rst off ense, $100 for a second offense and $300 for a third and subsequent off enses. “Passing this legislation would represent an end to the supply-and-demand relationship between Massachusetts and puppy mills and give these animals a better opportunity at fi nding a home,” said Sen. Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth), a sponsor of an earlier version of the measure. “I am a longtime supporter of animal protection issues, even before I ran for Senate. I have co-sponsored many animal protection bills and I am focused on protecting animals as some of the most vulnerable members of our society. All animals deserve to be treated with respect and dignity and I am proud to be a voice for animal rights on Beacon Hill.” “As an animal lover I have been proud to support animal welfare legislation throughout my legislative career including sponsoring [this bill],” said Sen. John Velis (D-Westfi eld), another sponsor of an earlier version of the measure. “At the most fundamental level this bill seeks to prevent a variety of health issues among dogs and cats because they were prematurely separated from their mother or sold at inappropriate locations such as along the side of a road. I am thrilled that this bill is currently being considered by the House of Representatives following its passage in the Senate a few weeks ago.” The bill still needs additional approval by both the House and Senate prior to it going to Gov. Maura Healey for her signature. RENAME THE MASSACHUSETTS REHABILITATION COMMISSION (S 2941) – The Senate approved legislation that would rename the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission to MassAbility, a change that supporters say will better and properly defi ne the agency’s role in supporting residents with disabilities to live independently. In April, the House approved a diff erent version of the bill and the Senate version now goes to the House for consideration. Supporters said the name change refl ects the intention of the commission to empower individuals living with disabilities and move away from outdated terminology as the offi ce undergoes broad changes toward a more expansive model for disability employment services and independent living. They noted that the legislation also removes off ensive terminology in current Massachusetts law BEACON | SEE PAGE 20 CITY OF EVERETT PURCHASING DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS #25-08 The City of Everett, Massachusetts invites bids for: Rental of event space, catering of events and or restaurant orders. Proposals will be received until: 1:00 p.m., September 26, 2024 Proposals must be submitted to the Purchasing Department, Room 14, Evertt City Hall, 484 Broadway., Everett, MA 02149. Immediately following the deadline for proposals a list will be created of all proposer names received and will be posted to the City’s website: Purchasing - Everett, MA - Official Website (cityofeverett.com) Contract Documents will be available on line at Purchasing - Everett, MA - Official Website (cityofeverett.com). There will be no charge for contract documents. Bid surety is not required with this bid. Awards will be made to the most advantageous proposer for services based on a percentage of receipts payable by the proposer to the City. All proposals are subject to the provisions of M.G.L. c.30B. F.O.B. Destination inside designated department, Everett, MA. The City will reject any and all bids in accordance with the above referenced General Laws. In addition, the City reserves the right to waive minor informalities in any or all bids, or to reject any or all bids (in whole or in part) if it be in the public interest to do so. The Department seeks multiple contractors. The intent of this RFP is to establish and maintain a list of pre-qualified vendors from which the City of Everett and Everett Public Schools, can select. September 06, 2024 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: 15 Bennett Street Everett, MA 02149 B0-01-000190 Property Owner: Mr. Zacarias Sarita YLZAL Investment LLC 15 Bennett Street Everett, MA 02149 PROPOSAL: To convert the existing single family into a two-family residential dwelling. Reason for Denial: Permit was denied in accordance with the City of Everett Zoning Ordinance as follows: Insufficient Lot Area: The subject property contains approximately 5,000 s.f. of area. Section 4.B.2 of the Zoning Ordinance requires 5,500 s.f. of lot area for a single family and 7,000 s.f. for a two-family dwelling. The existing structure predates these requirements and is therefore a lawfully preexisting, non-conforming structure. The addition of a second dwelling unit will increase the nonconforming nature of the structures and therefore requires a Special Permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals, pursuant to Section 3.F of the Zoning Ordinance. REBECCA EDMONDSON KOREM - Chairman ROBERTA SUPPA - Clerk of Board of Appeals August 30, September 6, 2024
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