Page 16 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 18, 2026 BEACON | FROM PAGE 15 five GOP representatives who voted with Jones the least percentage of times are Reps. Nick Boldyga (R-Southwick) and Marc Lombardo (R-Billerica) who both voted with Jones 86.7 percent of the time; David DeCoste (R-Norwell) who voted with Jones 88 percent of the time; Donald Berthiaume (R-Spencer) who voted with jones 88.7 percent of the time; and Joe McKenna who voted with Jones 88.8 percent. Beacon Hill Roll Call asked those four representatives why they voted against Jones on several roll calls. Reps. Boldyga, Lombardo, DeCoste and Berthiaume did not respond. THE UNENROLLED: Rep. Susannah Whipps (U-Athol) is the only unenrolled House member and is not affi liated with either the Republican or Democratic party. We based her record on how many times she voted with Democratic House Speaker Ron Mariano. She voted with Mariano 97.5 percent of the time. THE CRITICS: Aaron Singer, the producer and director of the documentary “Shadows on the Hill”: “The lockstep votes make more sense when you consider the levers leadership holds over everyone else. Four in 10 families struggled to afford healthcare last year, yet every House Democrat voted to make the Senate healthcare bill friendlier to the insurance industry. What’s more likely: 100% of Democrats thought that rewrite was best for their district, or nobody wanted to cross the guy who controls their pay, power and perks?” Mary Connaughton, Chief Operating Officer and Director of Government Transparency at the Pioneer Institute: “These numbers reveal just how damaging a run amok stipend system can be - one that rewards loyalty to the speaker over true repreCITY OF EVERETT - LEGAL NOTICE - BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS 484 BROADWAY, ROOM 24 EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS 02149 To Whom It May Concern: This notice is to inform you that there will be a Special Meeting held on Monday, September 21, 2026 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: Building Permit Property Owner: PROPOSAL: Renovate existing two-family dwelling to create a three-family dwelling. The Proposed dwelling is 4085.28 sq. ft. according to Jacob H. Levine Architecture on a lot that is 5124 sq. ft. according to Medford Engineering land surveyor. Violations: 1. Section 4.B.2.c. The FAR comes out to .79. It shall not exceed .5 for three-family dwellings and above. A variance is required. 2. Also, the existing right side yard set-back is three (3.2) feet two inches, where four (4) feet is required. A special permit is required, pursuant to Section 3(F) of the Zoning Ordinance. 3. Pursuant to Section 17.A.1. of the Zoning Ordinance, the existing residential property is nonconforming as to parking requirements, and your proposal will increase this nonconformity, because six (6) spaces would be required for the proposed three-unit structure. You may either seek a special permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals to increase the parking nonconformity, pursuant to Section 3(F) of the Zoning Ordinance, or participate in the Transportation Demand program under Section 35 of the Zoning Ordinance. Rebecca Edmondson Korom - Chairman Roberta Suppa - Clerk of Board of Appeals September 11, 18, 2026 79 Bradford Street Everett, MA 02149 C0-01-000127 B-26-1 Salvatore J. Vigorito and Nancy Vigorito 79 Bradford Street Everett, MA 02149 sentation of the people.” Paul Craney, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance: “It proves the legislative system is broken. Not much more can be said of it.” Scotia Hille, Act on Mass Executive Director: “Massachusetts’ 351 cities and towns are home to an incredible diversity of residents, voices, ideas and opinions. And a functional democracy should refl ect that. The results from this legislative session once again show that a single voice matters in the Statehouse: that of the representative from Quincy. Voters should ask themselves if that is representation enough for them.” PERCENTAGE OF TIMES LOCAL SREPRESENTATIVES VOTED WITH THEIR PARTY’S LEADERSHIP IN 2026 THROUGH SEPT. 11 The percentage next to the representative’s name represents the percentage of times the representative supported his or her party’s leadership in 2026 through September 11. The number in parentheses represents the number of times the representative opposed his or her party’s leadership. Some representatives voted on all 125 roll call votes. Others missed one or more roll calls. The percentage for each representative is calculated based on the number of roll calls on which he or she voted. Rep. Joseph McGonagle 100 percent (0) ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL STREAMLINE NEW HOUSING – The Pioneer Institute issued a report that it says identifi es ten straightforward permitting and administrative changes that can be initiated by cities and towns without waiting for lawmakers on Beacon Hill to act. The report says action by cities and towns can “reduce the time and cost of building new homes, at a time when housing costs are helping drive residents to lower-cost states.” “We keep hearing the BEACON | SEE PAGE 17 - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Division Docket No. Ml26P3971EA Estate of: PAUL T. HUSSEY Also Known As: PAUL HUSSEY Date of Death: 06/02/2026 INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Richard J. O’Neil, Jr. of Everett, MA a Will has been admitted to informal probate. Richard J. O’Neil, Jr. of Everett, MA has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. September 18, 2026
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