Page 18 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 City Hall preparing for Nov. 3 General Election Ballot count could eclipse 2016 total By Christopher Roberson W ith three weeks to go, City Clerk Sergio Cornelio is expecting about 16,000 ballots to be cast in the November 3 General Election. By comparison, 13,710 ballots were submitted in the 2016 General Election. To date, Cornelio said 6,000 mail-in ballots have already COUNSEL | FROM PAGE 1 every corner of the Commonwealth,” said DiDomenico. He also said that State Representative Michael Connolly and State Senator Patricia Jehlen are co-sponsoring a bill to extend the foreclosure and eviction moratorium. In addition, DiDomenico said there are currently 65,000 residents across the state who are unemployed and are living in rental units. He also said there has been no relief from Capitol Hill. “The federal government’s commitment to our working-class residents is not there,” said DiDocome in, although he expects that number to swell to 10,000 ballots by Election Day. In addition, early voting will be available for two weeks outside City Hall. Cornelio said he anticipates another 1,000 ballots coming from that voting avenue. Cornelio also said there is no threat of voter fraud at this time. menico. “I blame the leadership in the U.S. Senate.” Despite substantial support for the bill, there will still be obstacles in the coming months. DiDomenico said that Chief Justice Ralph Gants of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court was a powerful proponent of affordable housing. However, he passed away on September 14. “When he passed, we lost a huge ally,” said DiDomenico. He also faces opposition from the Realtors Association. “I’m not sure we can convince everybody, to be honest with you,” said DiDomenico. ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ CITY OF EVERETT BOARD OF APPEALS 484 BROADWAY EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS 02149 (617) 381-7445 To Whom It May Concern: This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held on Monday, October 19, 2020 at 7:00 PM in regards to an application for zoning relief. In response to Governor Baker’s declaration of a public health emergency and the related Emergency Executive Order dated March 12, 2020, the Zoning Board of Appeals shall be meeting remotely until further notice. The audioconferencing application Zoom will be used for this purpose. An online link and telephone access number will be provided on all meeting agendas and also on the Board’s website. This application will permit the public to access and participate in future Board meetings and hearings. Instructions for joining meetings in this manner will be provided on the City and City Clerk’s website. We extend our thanks for your understanding and participation in this manner, which is intended to keep members of the Board and the public safe. Whereas a petition has been presented by: Property Address: Map/Parcel: Person Requesting: 94 Wyllis Ave. D0-06-0000772 Mr. Sujan Kharel 94 Wyllis Ave. Everett, MA 02149 To the said Board of Appeals, the owner/applicant owns an existing single-family house, built in June 1925, and would like in to convert it to a three-family (3) dwelling. The existing 8128 sf lot is located in a Dwelling District. Permit was denied in accordance to the City of Everett Zoning Ordinance Appendix A as follows: Reason for Denial: • Zoning Ordinance: Section 4 Dwelling Districts b) Dimensional Requirements 2 Lot Area line c which states c. All other uses--------------0.5 maximum floor area ratio (Ord. of 6-29-87; Ord. of 4-29-91 Ord. of 7/16/2002; Ord. of 11/13/2007) MARY GERACE – Chairman ROBERTA SUPPA - Clerk BOARD OF APPEALS October 2 & 9, 2020
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