THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 3, 2025 Page 19 BEACON | FROM PAGE 18 leave of absence prior to them being granted their disability retirement pension. “The negative financial impacts placed on our first responders due to this delay in pay is unjust. Our first responders put their lives on the line every day to serve communities across the commonwealth, and this bill is a step forward in making sure they are supported when they sustain injuries in the line of duty.” said Puppolo. BILLS HEARD BY THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY – Several bills had a hearing before the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security including: ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT FOR INJURED POLICE DOGS (H 2738) – Would ensure that specially trained police dogs who are hurt in the line of duty can receive timely, advanced emergency medical care from licensed EMS personnel. The bill authorizes EMTs and paramedics to provide treatment — including advanced life support procedures and transport — to injured K9s without facing liability or regulatory barriers. Supporters said the measure builds on a recently approved law that allows basic first aid for injured police dogs. They noted this bill takes the next step to ensure that these working dogs receive the same level of emergency response available to humans, recognizing their critical role in protecting the public and supporting law enforcement. “I filed this bill because our police dogs are true partners in law enforcement, often putting themselves in harm’s way to protect officers and the public,” said sponsor Rep. Steven Xiarhos (R-Barnstable). “When they are injured, they deserve the very best chance at survival, and that means allowing advanced life support care in the field. This bill ensures that we honor their service with the same urgency and professionalism that they give us every day.” “Our police K9s are on the front lines every day protecting officers and our communities,” continued Xiarhos. “This bill makes sure they get the advanced life-saving care they deserve when injured in the line of duty.” PURPLE ALERT SYSTEM FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (H 2657) – Would create a Purple Alert system to assist law enforcement in identifying and locating missing persons with disabilities. The system would WITNESS, Hon. Terri L. Klug, First Justice of this Court. Date: September 16, 2025 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE October 03, 2025 be modeled after the current Amber Alert system which is designed to ask the public for help in finding abducted children. The Purple Alert would apply to a person with at least one of these conditions: a mental or cognitive disability that is not Alzheimer’s disease or a dementia-related disorder; an intellectual disability or a developmental disability including Down syndrome; a brain injury; or another physical, mental or emotional disability that is not related to substance abuse. “The Amber Alert system has demonstrated extraordinary, life-saving effectiveness, contributing to the recovery of more than 1,000 children since its inception in 1996,” said sponsor Rep. Jack Lewis (D-Framingham). “However, no parallel mechanism currently exists to assist in identifying and locating adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities who may be missing or endangered. Several states, including Connecticut, Rhode Island and Florida, have enacted Purple Alert legislation to address this gap. I look forward to examining how similar legislation could strengthen the commonwealth’s capacity to protect and serve all of its residents.” BAN USE OF TEAR GAS AGAINST CIVILIANS (S 1758) – Would ban the use of tear gas on civilians and require that police actively work in good faith with organizers of mass demonstrations to avoid conflict. It would require a police department with advance knowledge of the event to designate an officer in charge of de-escalation planning to discuss the logistical plans and strategies with the demonstration organizers. “Tear gas is banned as a weapon of war,” said sponsor Sen. Becca Rausch (D-Needham). “It should not be used against civilians on domestic soil. Tear gas can cause serious, longterm health impacts, including blindness, emotional trauma and reproductive health repercussions. Using tear gas is an outdated and dangerous crowd-control tactic that adds to chaos and violence rather than reducing it. This ban, which includes support for de-escalation measures, would make the - Legal Notice - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 Docket No. MI24D3209DR DIVORCE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION AND MAILING ALEX GUTHER HERMES vs. COLLEEN MARIE TAGEN To the Defendant: The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce requesting that the Court grant a divorce for Irretrievable Breakdown of the Marriage 1B. The Complaint is on file at the Court. An Automatic Restraining Order has been entered in this matter preventing you from taking any action which would negatively impact the current financial status of either party. SEE Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon: Alex G. Hermes, 20 Sea Street, Everett, MA 02149 your answer, if any, on or before 10/28/2025. If you fail to do so, the court will proceed to the hearing and adjudication of this action. You are also required to file a copy of your answer, if any, in the office of the Register of this Court. Map/Parcel: Permit Number Property Owner: PROPOSAL: Applicant is seeking approval to create a second driveway curb cut in addition to the existing curb cut that is at the property Reason for Denial: Permit was denied in accordance with the City of Everett Zoning Ordinance as follows: No more than one curb cut is permitted. Zoning: The Zoning Ordinance is silent on this matter therefore it is not allowed. Rebecca Edmondson - Chairman Roberta Suppa - Clerk of Board of Appeals October 03, 10, 2025 commonwealth safer for demonstrators and police alike.” MASSACHUSETTS LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL FUND (H 2728) – Would establish a Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial Fund to be used to make annual payments to the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial which memorializes, and honors Massachusetts law enforcement personnel killed in the line of duty. “Dedicated in 2004, the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial in Ashburton Park commemorates the sacrifices of more than 400 Massachusetts law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty,” said sponsor Rep. Tom Walsh (D-Peabody). “[This bill] provides for the production and sale of specialty license plates with the proceeds directed towards the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial Fund, supporting the stewardship and upkeep of the memorial, similar to the funding mechanism providing for the maintenance of the Firefighters Memorial across the park.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “A [federal government] shutdown could create challenges for certain spending accounts in the [state’s] General Federal Grants Fund, revenue collected through federal reimbursement and for [state] programs run and funded primarily by the federal government.” ---From a memo from the Healey Administration to state government officials which are girding for the possibility of a federal government shutdown, instructing them to summarize concerns about their ability to address payroll concerns and to lay out their plans to protect Massachusetts residents and resources. “Massachusetts leads the nation in education and innovation because we know success starts in our classrooms and with our young people. STEM Week is about inspiring curiosBEACON | SEE PAGE 22 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: 123-125 Woodlawn Street Everett, MA 02149 M0-04-000053 B-24-701 Mr. Bernard J. Schram 123 Woodlawn Street Everett, MA 02149
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