THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 16, 2022 Page 19 BEACON | FROM PAGE 11 number of roll calls on which he or she voted. Rep. Joseph McGonagle 100 percent (0) ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL U.S. LABOR SECRETARY MARTY WALSH TALKS UNIONS AND THE FUTURE - The momentum of labor, including the growth of unions and the increased leverage of workers, is reshaping the traditional workplace dynamic In Massachusetts and beyond. Join Labor Secretary Marty Walsh and Massachusetts labor leaders for a special event hosted by the State House News Service and MASSterList that will explore the important labor trends: labor’s gains, goals and the outlook for the future. The in-person event is Wednesday, September 28, at the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) at 10 Winter Place (Downtown Crossing) in Boston. Doors open for networking and light refreshments at 7:30 a.m., with the program kicking off at 8:15 a.m. Register at https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/thenew-power-of-labor-in-massachusetts-and-beyond-tickets414176953417?aff =BHRCSept EDUCATION BILLS SENT TO A STUDY COMMITTEE – Several bills aff ecting public schools and education were sent to a study committee where bills are rarely actually studied and are essentially defeated. It is a way to kill a proposal without holding a vote on the bill itself. Here are some of the education bills that were sent off to a study committee: SEX ED IN SCHOOLS (H 662) – Would require grades 7, 8 or 9 in all public schools to off er a required course to educate students about the development of the child in utero. Each school would be required to inform at least one parent or guardian of each student at least one week prior to the beginning of the course. The parent or guardian would have the right to exempt a student from the course. The course would be designed to educate students of the anatomical and physiological characteristics of unborn children at increments of four weeks from fertilization to full term. It would include visual images, including ultrasound images of fetal development at eight, 12, 18 and 24 weeks, and include the basics of prenatal and postnatal care for the purpose of educating students about the real expectations and responsibilities of parenthood. “As expanding sex-ed continues to be a priority agenda item, I feel it is important to have equal education and focus on a very real possible outcome of sex— pregnancy and children,” said Sponsor Rep. Joseph McKenna (R-Webster). “I believe that it’s critical to ensure that the health and wellness curriculum includes the development of a fetus into a baby and ultimately through birth. This should include [how] a pregnant mother’s decisions and lifestyle, including nutrition and substance use, impact fetal development and baby health.” “I am not surprised, nor discouraged, that this bill did not pass this session,” continued McKenna. Nearly every bill, especially when addressing potentially controversial items such as sexed and pregnancy, take many years and multiple sessions to get passed. As such, I will happily re-fi le this bill next session.” “Rep. McKenna’s bill is timely, warranted and appropriate, and would be a useful addition to any health or biology curriculum,” said C.J. Doyle, Catholic Action League executive director. “McKenna’s bill would be more suitable for secondary school students than for junior high school students, who could be as young as eleven years old. Advances in the science of embryology have given us new insights into fetal development, including the capacity of the unborn child to experience pain. Meanwhile, improvements in health care and medical technology have expanded the gestational parameters of viability for a child outside the womb.” “McKenna’s idea would probably find, however, a more receptive environment in private and religious schools and among home schoolers,” continued Doyle. “In public education, it would face unrelenting opposition from an administrative class, and from a teaching profession, ideologically hostile to any curriculum which affi rmed, or even implied, the humanity of the unborn child.” Several pro-choice organizations and state representatives and senators did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill to comment on this legislation, including the American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts, Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Massachusetts, Reproductive Equity Now, Sens. Cindy Friedman (D-Arlington) and Harriette Chandler (D-Worcester) and Rep. Ruth Balser (D-Newton). COMPUTERS FOR ALL STUDENTS (H 637) – Would establish a 14-member commission to research the best way of acquiring technology for Massachusetts students, including how to incentivize companies to take part in a program to provide personal computers or tablets to students. As part of its research, the commission will review the current policies in place to provide students with a personal computer or tablet and the barriers to providing all students with one. It would also evaluate the eff ect on benefi ts or drawbacks to providing students with a personal computer or tablet and its eff ects on the digital divide. “As the pandemic has shown, a lack of access to technology can inhibit students’ ability to learn and thrive,” said sponsor Rep. Brad Jones (R-North Reading). “Through the work of this commission, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education would have a better understanding of how to equip students with the technology they need at a manageable cost. I am disappointed the bill was placed in a study order, but plan to refi le it for the upcoming legislative session.” SCHOOL MANDATES (H 634) – Would establish an 11-member task force to review all existing state mandates placed on public schools. In addition to determining the cost of these unfunded mandates for budgeting purposes, the task force would also develop recommendations to streamline, consolidate or eliminate any mandates and reporting requirements that are outdated, duplicative or unnecessary. Sponsor Rep. Brad Jones said that the bill addresses one of BEACON | SEE PAGE 20 ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS - Well maintained split entry home offers 8 rooms, 3-4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 driveways and 1 car garage under. Main level features kitchen/ dining area newer electric stove and sliders to the yard, living room, 3 bedrooms, and a newer ceramic tile full bath. 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View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com LEGAL NOTICE EVERETT PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Public Hearing on an application by East Broadway, LLC Property located at: 12 Dexter Street, 3-5 Bow Street, 2 Thompson Place, Thompson Place, 33, 35, and 51 Mystic Street, 14-16 Robin Street, 15 Broadway, portion of 1 Broadway Site Plan Review & Special Permits In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L Chapter 40A and with Section 30 of the Everett Zoning Ordinance, the Everett Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on Monday, October 3, 2022 at 6:00PM in the Speaker George Keverian Room (Room 37, Everett City Hall) to consider the above-listed application for Site Plan Review and Special Permits. This proposal is for the development of multiple sites, including the construction of an approximately 13,341 gross-square-foot food and beverage venue with sports betting kiosks, approximately 18,620 gross-square-foot night club, approximately 15,734 gross-square-foot rooftop day club, approximately 10,560 gross-square-foot comedy club, approximately 25,012 gross-square-foot gaming area, approximately 979-seat theater and associated pre-function space, approximately 10,313 gross-square-foot foyer and atrium, approximately 2,137 space parking garage, as well as a pedestrian bridge to cross Broadway (Route 99) and connect to the Encore Boston Harbor. The gaming areas are subject to approval by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. A copy of the application and plans are on file and available in the Office of the City Clerk and the Department of Planning and Development, both located at City Hall, 484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 and can be inspected online anytime at http://www.cityofeverett.com/449/PlanningBoard and/or by request during regular City Hall business hours by contacting The Planning and Development Office at 617-394-2334. All persons interested in or wishing to be heard on the applications may attend and participate in person. This project, along with all other projects to be discussed at the meeting, can be found on the posted Agenda at the following link: http://www.cityofeverett.com/AgendaCenter. Questions and comments can be directed in advance of the public hearing to Matt Lattanzi of the Department of Planning & Development at Matt.Lattanzi@ci.everett.ma.us or 617-394-2230. Frederick Cafasso Chairman September 16, 23, 2022
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