THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 3, 2025 Page 17 BEACON | FROM PAGE 16 leader in providing exceptional health care, we need care to be accessible, especially to our most vulnerable populations.” “This funding will help to ensure that financially strained hospitals and community health centers can continue to serve patients across Massachusetts,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). “As broad fiscal uncertainty and actions taken by the Trump Administration continue to exacerbate the challenges that hospitals are already facing, this supplemental budget is the latest example of the work that we are doing here in Massachusetts to provide targeted support where it is needed most.” “Massachusetts has a healthcare ecosystem that is the envy of other states, and that doesn’t happen by accident,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “It is in large part because of our health care providers’ commitment to providing top-notch care to every resident who comes through their doors. This funding will help stabilize our hospitals and community health centers as we continue to face federal chaos.” REQUIRE ARMCHAIRS IN RESTAURANTS (S 158) – The Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities held a hearing on a bill that would require all restaurants, lounges and bars to have at least 5 percent of their seating options be armchairs, or have armchairs on-site and available upon request. “I filed this legislation after meeting a constituent in June 2022 who expressed the dangers the elderly and physically impaired individuals face when using chairs without arms, namely that they run the risk of slipping or falling,” said sponsor Sen. Joan Lovely (D-Salem). “Armchairs provide support for individuals who need assistance standing up or sitting down, while also inhibiting them from falling once seated. It is my hope that by providing the physically handicapped with the available assistance, it will make their service safer and more accommodating.” STUDY CHINESE COMPANIES IN MASSACHUSETTS (H 487) – A hearing was held by the Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Committee on a measure that would establish a special commission to study the financial relationship between Massachusetts entities and companies owned by the Chinese government. “This legislation will provide lawmakers and the public with vital information about the nature and size of Chinese investment in the commonwealth,” said sponsor Rep. Brad Jones (R-North Reading). “In recent years, the Chinese government has attempted to use its economic power to influence the policies of foreign governments, such as Canada and Australia, by imprisoning visiting businesspeople on spurious charges, abruptly terminating contracts with foreign companies after upfront expenses have been paid and stealing intellectual property.” Jones continued, “Massachusetts companies, specifically those in the biotech, software, manufacturing and finance sectors, are particularly vulnerable to pressure applied by the Chinese government. By creating a commission to study the financial relationship between Massachusetts entities and comBEACON | SEE PAGE 18 CITY OF EVERETT - LEGAL NOTICE - 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 October 20, 2025 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: Property Owner: 39 Walnut Street Everett, MA 02149 B0-04-000032 Ms. Paulina Vaca 39 Walnut Street Everett, MA 02149 Proposal: The applicant seeks to convert the existing one (1) family residence built approximately in 1907 into a two (2) Family. Reason for Denial: Permit was denied in accordance with the City of Everett Zoning Ordinance as follows: • The Everett Zoning Ordinance, Section 4(B)(2)b, requires 7,000 s.f. of lot area for a two- family dwelling. Accordingly, the 3,592 s.f. lot is currently nonconforming as to area. • Pursuant to Section 17.A.1 of the Zoning Ordinance, the new two-unit residential use would require four (4) parking spaces. • Section 17. J: Parking facilities shall be designed so that each motor vehicle may proceed to and from the parking space provided for it without requiring the moving of any other motor vehicle. Therefore, the property is nonconforming as to parking requirements, and your proposal will increase this nonconformity. The Board of Appeals, however, may by special permit modify this requirement. Pursuant to Section 3(F) of the Zoning Ordinance, or participate in the Transportation Demand Management program under Section 35 of the Zoning Ordinance. Rebecca Edmondson - Chairman Roberta Suppa - Clerk of Board of Appeals October 03, 10, 2025 • Section 3 General Requirements (P): Up to three (3) dwelling units shall be prohibited except by the grant of a Special Permit by the Zoning Board of Appeals. • The Everett Zoning Ordinance, Section 4(B)(2)b, requires 7,000 s.f. of lot area for a two- family dwelling. Accordingly, the 5,761 s.f. lot is currently nonconforming as to area. An FAR of .93 was found with new dwelling unit where .5 if required. The lot is also nonconforming as front and side yard setback. The addition of a third dwelling unit will increase these nonconformities. A special permit is required, pursuant to Section 3(F) of the Zoning Ordinance. • Also, it appears that the new dwelling unit will be built into and existing “Private way” on The South-East corner, of Woodside Ave., although you have rights to the right of way, you cannot build into the right of way. • Pursuant to Section 17.A.1 of the Zoning Ordinance, the existing two-unit residential use would require four (4) parking spaces, but the lot contains only two (2) parking spaces. Therefore, the 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 Management program under Section 35 of the Zoning Ordinance. Rebecca Edmondson - Chairman Roberta Suppa - Clerk of Board of Appeals October 03, 10, 2025 Property Owner: Mr. Christopher Iascone 108 Mt. Washington Street Everett, MA 02149 Proposal: The applicant seeks to convert the existing 2 family residence built approximately in 1894 into a three (3) Family Reason for Denial: Permit was denied in accordance with the City of Everett Zoning Ordinance as follows: CITY OF EVERETT - LEGAL NOTICE - 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 October 20, 2025 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: 108 Mt. Washington Street Everett, MA 02149 M0-05-000069
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