Page 20 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 7, 2022 BEACON | FROM PAGE 19 seums, schools and colleges, to preserve objects, sites and document collections that are significant to the history and experiences of military veterans in the Bay State. If applicants submit a satisfactory letter of intent letter of intent by November 6, 2022. they beinvited to submit a full application. For more information contact www.sec.state. ma.us/arc/ DESIGNATING JULY 8 AS MASSACHUSETTS EMANCIPATION DAY (H 3117) – The House approved and sent to the Senate a measure, sponsored by Rep. Michelle Ciccolo (D-Lexington) designating July 8 as Massachusetts Emancipation Day also to be known as Quock Walker Day, in recognition of the court ruling that rendered slavery unconstitutional in the commonwealth. Walker, born to enslaved Black parents in Massachusetts, was the driving force behind this ruling. “The inspiration for this bill comes from Sean Osborn, a Lexington resident and historian who founded the Association of Black Citizens of Lexington (ABCL),” said Rep. Ciccolo. “I am looking forward to annually commemorating Quock Walker’s significant place in our state’s history.”. NATIONAL DWARFISM AWARENESS DAY (H 5321) – The House approved and sent to the Senate legislation establishing October 25 as Dwarfism Awareness Day. Supporters say that around the world people with dwarfism face social and physical barriers. They note that October 25 was chosen as the day for Dwarfism Awareness Day because it was the birthday of Billy Barty who was an American actor who had dwarfism, and in 1957 set up Little People of America— an organization that supports people with dwarfism as well as raising awareness about the issue. Sponsor Rep. Jim Hawkins (D-Attleboro), a retired teacher from Attleboro High School, filed the measure after a request by former student Vicki Ziniti who has dwarfism. “She has organized an advocacy group of people with dwarfism and asked me about the possibility for ‘National Dwarfism Day’ in the commonwealth. Since graduating, Vicki has gotten her teaching certification and is a classroom teacher so you know we were excited to file this legislation and advocate for its passage.” “While there may be health complications involved with dwarfism we need to treat people with dwarfism equally with others,” continued Hawkins. “This holiday will be to celebrate the significant accomplishments and contributions to our community from people with dwarfism. QUOTABLE QUOTES “The MCAS results released today are anything but surprising. Massachusetts students are showing the cumulative impact of trauma, given a pandemic that has brought staggering losses to families and communities—including the deaths of loved ones.” ---MTA President Max Page CITY OF EVERETT - LEGAL NOTICE - ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 484 BROADWAY EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS 02149 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held on Monday October 17, 2022 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: 100 Broadway Map/Lot: H0-03-000003 Person Requesting: John Peterson of Metro Sign 170 Lorum Street Tewksbury, MA 01876 Property Owner: Via Atala Realty Trust C/O Rob Giacchino 330 Merrimac Street Newburyport, MA 01950 PROPOSAL: To erect a new free--standing sign 20 feet in height with a total area of approximately 160 feet on each face in area and also contains an electronic message board Reason for Denial: • The area of each face of the sign is 160 square feet in area • The area of the sign is above the allowed area and there is an electronic message board Zoning: Section 12A-54 Line(e) which states the following: (e) A free standing sign, provided that such sign has no more than two faces and (1) if there are one or two uses, on the lot, the area of each face does not exceed sixty-five square feet and the top of such sign is no higher than twenty-five feet above grade; or Section 12A-64 which states the following: Signs which have blinking, flashing or fluttering lights or other illuminated devices which have a changing light intensity, brightness, or color, are prohibited. MARY GERACE - Chairman Roberta Suppa - Clerk of the Board of Appeals September 30, October 7, 2022 - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT DEPARTMENT Middlesex Probate and Family Court Docket No. MI22D1727DR DIVORCE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION AND MAILING ROSALVA AREVALO DaSILVA aka ROSALVA AREVALO aka ROSALVA AREVALO PEREIRA , Plaintiff vs. ALLAN SALERNO DaSILVA, Defendant 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: Rosalva A. DaSilva, 174 Vine St., Everett, MA 02149 your answer, if any, on or before 11/07/2022. 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. WITNESS, Hon. Maureen H. Monks, First Justice of this Court. Date: September 26, 2022 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE October 07, 2022 on the disappointing results of the MCAS tests. “It is concerning that our sales are decreasing, especially given the type and quality of products we’re putting out in the market. But I will say that this is a trend that the entire country is seeing with the lottery. I think everyone is aware of what’s going on in the world financially with inflation and stuff, and so we’re going to be looking at some ways to see if we can make some changes to adjust to the current market structure.” --- Interim Lottery Executive Director Mark William Bracken noting that Lottery sales in August were down $35.9 million or 6.4 percent compared to August 2021, “All of us, Democrats and Republicans, started talking about the consequences here in the Northeast over the summer and wrote to the Biden administration, met with the Biden administration and gave them a variety of things that we thought they could do that would help us on both price and reliability for our residents this winter. There are some things we’re hoping the feds will do to help us.” ---Gov. Baker urging the federal government to step up to help New Englanders likely to be hurt by high electric and heating bills this winter. “This settlement is a significant result in our work to protect taxpayer dollars and the integrity of our MassHealth program. We are pleased to secure these funds to help control Medicaid costs and ensure that state resources are directed to the best possible uses in our health care system.” ---Attorney General Maura Healey on a $14 million settlement with the nation’s largest Medicaid managed care insurer to resolve claims that it overcharged the state Medicaid program, MassHealth, millions of dollars for pharmacy benefits and services provided by subsidiary companies. HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public BEACON | SEE PAGE 21
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