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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 9, 2022 Page 15 Sa nir Sa a y Senior Seni by Jim Miller How the Infl ation Reduction Act Will H h Ifl i Lower Your Drug Costs Dear Savvy Senior, What kind of changes can Medicare beneficiaries expect to see in the Infl ation Reduction Act that was recently signed into law? I’m enrolled in original Medicare and have a Part D prescription drug plan but spent more than $6,000 out-of-pocket last year on medications alone. Overpaying Paul Dear Paul, The climate, tax and health care bill known as the Infl ation Reduction Act that was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden last month includes signifi cant improvements to the Medicare program that will kick-in over the next few years. These changes will lower prescription drug prices for millions of seniors by allowing the government to negotiate drug prices for the first time and capping seniors’ out-of-pocket drug costs at $2,000 annually. Some other popular changes will include free vaccinations, lower insulin costs and expanded subsidies for lower income seniors. Here is a breakdown of the changes to expect in Medicare and when they will roll out. 2023: Starting this January, all vaccines covered under Medicare Part D, including the shingles vaccine, will be free to benefi ciaries. And the skyrocketing cost of inSENIOR | SEE PAGE 16 - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 (781) 865-4000 Docket No. MI20A0378AD CITATION G.L.c.210, § 6 In the matter of: Zeny Toussaint to: Edson Toussaint and persons interested in a petition for the adopiton of said child and to the the department of children and families of said Commonwealth. A Petition to Adoption has been presented to said court by Edgard Jean-Pierre of Everett, MA and Rosita Claveus of Everett, MA requesting for leave to adopt said child and that the name of the child be changed to Zeny Jean-Pierre. If you object this adoption you are entitled to the appoinment of an attorney if you are an indigent person. An indigent person is defined by SJC Rule 3:10. The definition includes but is not limited to persons receiving TAFDC, EACDC, poverty related veteran’s benefits, Medicaid, and SSI. The Court will determine if you are indigent. Contact an Assistant Judicial Case Manager or Adoption Clerk of the Court on or before the date listed below to obtain the necessary forms. IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT AT: Woburn ON OR BEFORE TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON 10/25/2022. WITNESS, Hon. Maureen H. Monks, First Justice of this Court. Date: August 23, 2022 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE September 9, 16, 23, 2022 Attention is directed to the minimum wage rates to be paid as determined by the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development and the weekly payroll record submittal requirements under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 149, Section 26 through 27D inclusive. Selection of the contractor will be based upon bidder qualifications, including evidence of past performance in similar projects, and bid price. The contract will be awarded to the bidder deemed by the awarding authority to be the lowest responsible and eligible bidder. The bidder agrees that its bid shall be good and may not be withdrawn for a period of 90 days, Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays excluded, after the opening of the bids. If the bidder views/obtains the plans and specifications from a source other than those noted in this Invitation for Bids, the accuracy and/or completeness of the bid documents cannot be guaranteed, and the bidder assumes the responsibility for obtaining any additional information regarding the project, including addenda, that may be required for bidding. Failure to acknowledge addenda issued during bidding shall designate a bid as non-responsive. The City reserves the right to waive any informalities, to accept or reject, in whole or in part any or all bids, or take whatever other action may be deemed to be in the best interest of the City. City of Everett Robert Moreschi Chief Procurement Officer Phone: 617-394-2290, Fax: 617-394-2339 September 9, 2022 Each Bid must be accompanied by a bid security consisting of a BID BOND, CASH, or CERTIFIED CHECK issued by a responsible bank or trust company in the amount of 5% of the bid price. A Performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond each in the amount of 100 percent of the contract price will be required when the successful Bidder delivers the executed Agreement to Owner. All bids for this project are subject to applicable public bidding laws of Massachusetts, including G.L. c.30, § 39M, as amended. ITEM INVITATION FOR BIDS Sealed bids for furnishing the following ITEMS will be received at the Office of the Purchasing Agent, City Hall, Room 39, 484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149, until the time specified below at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read: BID OPENING Bid: On-Call Water Main Replacement Sept 29, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. Local Time The Work generally consists of the replacement of water mains and associated valves, fittings, hydrants, services, appurtenances, and surface restorations in the City of Everett, Massachusetts, on an on-call basis for a period of one (1) year. At the sole discretion of the City of Everett, this Contract may be extended for up to two (2) additional one year periods at the same pricing, terms, and conditions. All water mains shall be replaced to equal or better than existing condition including pavement, sidewalk and curbing restoration, and loam and seed. The City of Everett anticipates completing up to One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) of water main replacement work annually, however, the type and amount of work shown in the bid form is not guaranteed and is provided for comparison of bids for a typical year of work. Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) prequalification of contractors with the class of work as Sewer & Water, for the project with an estimated value of $1,000,000 will be required. Prospective bidders are not expected to submit an R109 form. Contractors may obtain informational copies of the bid documents, but will not be considered an eligible bidder without having obtained MassDOT prequalification prior to the date and time of the bid opening. The Contract will only be awarded to a MassDOT prequalified contractor. Contract Documents may be obtained through Tata & Howard, by emailing a request to Matt Carter at mcarter@tataandhoward.com starting: September 7, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. Bids will be opened in the Office of the Purchasing Agent, City Hall, Room 39, 484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 on Thursday September 29, 2022 at 10:00 A.M., local time. nior ior ~ Legal Notice ~ ~ Legal Notice ~

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