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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 18, 2026 Page 17 BEACON | FROM PAGE 16 same story: families and employers are choosing New Hampshire, Rhode Island or states further afield because it’s simply cheaper to live and build there,” said Jim Stergios, executive director of the institute. “Municipalities can’t single-handedly fix the state’s housing shortage, but they don’t have to wait for Beacon Hill to stop making it worse. This paper gives them a concrete roadmap to clear out the friction in their own back offices.” The suggested changes include making online permitting information clear, easily accessible and consistent with zoning; using a standardized online portal for permit application submittals; offering developers a pre-application meeting with municipal department heads and local board members; coordinating peer reviews early in the process; requiring training for local board members; and minimizing the number of local officials who hold sway over subjective criteria. “Much of the delay and added cost in residential permitting is invisible to the public,” said Andrew Mikula, Pioneer Institute’s Chief Housing Economist and the author of the report. “Contentious town meeting and city council votes make headlines, but there is real potential for streamlining and standardization in the back-office interactions between applicants, staff and volunteer board members that happen long before any public hearing.” BROWNSBERGER WINS RECOUNT – Sen. Will Brownsberger (D-Belmont) eked out a 35-vote victory in a recount of the votes in the Senate Suffolk and Middlesex District which consists of Belmont, Watertown and parts of Boston and Cambridge. Brownsberger, a key member of Senate President Spilka’s leadership team, also presides over most Senate sessions. He edged out challenger Daniel Lander of Boston who was backed by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu. This race became a proxy war over some voters’ dissatisfaction with the Beacon Hill status quo and a test of Wu’s political strength after Brownsberger helped defeat her tax reclassification push in 2024. Wu’s proposal would have allowed the city of Boston to shift more of its property tax burden onto commercial real estate in fiscal years 2027 through 2029. In a statement about the recount results, Lander congratulated Brownsberger and said his own campaign showed “this district is hungry for change.” “While this race did not end as we’d hoped, I am so deeply proud of the campaign we built,” said Lander. “I know we have woken up the State Senate and sent a message loud and clear that the days of delay and inaction must end now.” “I am just grateful to be able to continue to serve,” Brownsberger said. “I look forward to getting back to work.” $10 BILLION IN MARIJUANA SALES—The Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) announced that Massachusetts marijuana establishments have exceeded $10 billion in all-time gross sales. The milestone comes nearly a decade after voters approved adult-use cannabis in the November 2016 election, and nearly eight years after the November 2018 opening of the state’s first two adult-use retail stores opened in Northampton and Leicester. “The adult-use cannabis market has grown quickly since the first retail stores opened in 2018, and now reliably generates more than $1.5 billion in gross sales annually,” said CCC Executive Director Travis Ahern. “As the industry enters its next phase with new license types and operators, we look forward to continuing our mission of overseeing a safe, equitable cannabis — CHILD FIND NOTICE — In accordance with IDEA and Massachusetts Chapter 71B, all public schools must provide special education for children determined to be educationally disabled. The law requires a school district to identify children ages 3 to 21. This law applies to all children, including those in non-public schools, pre-schools, and hospital settings. In addition, children of migrant or homeless families are entitled to public education. Parents or service providers who suspect a child might have an educationally disabling condition are encouraged to contact their child’s school. Everett Public Schools will arrange screening and evaluation for any students who are unable to progress effectively in general education because of a disability. For more detailed information about the policies, procedures, and services available at the Everett Public Schools for special education, please contact Director of Special Education Shamus Brady at 617-394-2400 Ext. 610061 or email at sbrady@everett.k12.ma.us. Translations of the Child Find Notice can be found at: www.everettpublicschools.org/apps/pages/ChildFind To: Anthony Capalino AKA Anthony J. Capalino and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. c. 50 §3901 (et seq): Chase Home Lending Mortgage Trust 2024-RPL3 Mortgage Certificates, Series 2024-RPL3, claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage covering real property in Everett, numbered 28 Wedgewood Street, given by Anthony Capalino to Washington Mutual Bank, FA, dated March 2, 2005, and recorded in Middlesex County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds in Book 44747, Page 492, as affected by a Loan Modification dated September 19, 2013, and recorded in Said Registry of Deeds in Book 62826, Page 226, and now held by plaintiff by assignment, has/have filed with this court a complaint for determination of Defendant’s/Defendants’ Servicemembers status. If you now are, or recently have been, in the active military service of the United States of America, then you may be entitled to the benefits of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. If you object to a foreclosure of the above mentioned property on that basis, then you or your attorney must file a written appearance and answer in this court at Three Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108 on or before October 12, 2026 or you may lose the opportunity to challenge the foreclosure on the ground of noncompliance with the Act. Witness, Gordon H. Piper, Chief Justice of said Court on August 31, 2026. Attest: Deborah J. Patterson Recorder 26-005464 September 18, 2026 market for Massachusetts consumers and patients.” “The licensees that comprise the adult-use industry deserve congratulations for safely growing the industry from scratch and providing a significant return to Massachusetts taxpayers through sales, excise and local taxes along the way,” noted Commissioner Anthony Wilson. “As commissioners, we will continue the work of making sure the industry continues to grow carefully, safely and equitably.” CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE BEACON | SEE PAGE 18 CITY OF EVERETT - LEGAL NOTICE - BOARD OF APPEALS 484 BROADWAY, ROOM 24 EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS 02149 The Zoning Board of Appeals will be cancelled for Monday September 21 and rescued for October 19 @ 6:00 pm at City Hall. Rebecca Edmondson Korom - Chairman Roberta Suppa - Clerk of Board of Appeals September 18, 2026 - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS LAND COURT DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT 26 SM 002814 ORDER OF NOTICE

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