THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 10, 2025 Page 23 THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on the Revenue Committee’s hearing on several bills including: EXEMPT BABY SUPPLIES FROM THE SALES TAX (H 3268) – Would exempt from the state’s 6.25 percent sales tax a wide array of baby and infant supplies including breast pumps, cribs, strollers, bottles and wipes. The measure also exempts apparel for children aged 5 and under including clothing, shoes, diapers and other accessories. “This bill was fi led to reduce the fi nancial burden on families by making essential baby and children’s items more affordable,” said Samantha Beaudry, a spokesperson for the sponsor Rep. Marcus Vaughn (R-Wrentham). “It’s also a way to recognize that many of these goods are necessities rather than luxuries.” TAX LOTTERY TICKETS (H 3071) – Would impose the state’s 6.25 percent sales tax on the purchase of Lottery tickets. Currently Lottery tickets are exempt from the sales tax. “There is a need to be somewhat more consistent, in retail business, across the range of commerce,” said private citizen Vincent Dixon who sponsored the bill under a state law that allows a private citizen to ask their state legislators to fi le bills on their behalf. “Many stores, with retail traffi c, have a substantial part of their business, in Mass Lottery ticket sales which competes, with more traditional products and services, including convenience store availability of modest groceries, beverages and fading amounts of media publications and more.” Dixon continued, “We know that gambling addiction is a reality and can be a burden on many, particularly lower income individuals and families. The modest charge of the sales tax on Lottery tickets may provide a small disincentive to excessive gambling. I think that we have likely expanded the range of gambling across the commonwealth, beyond a level, and a culture, than we should. If we are going to have such products, which is normal business, they should share normal retail taxes, in the retail economy rather than being a kind of bypass, from more productive CITY OF EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS INVITATION FOR BIDS IFB No.: ENG-25-66 Project Name: WOODLAND STREET PLAYGROUND RENOVATION Legal Notice WOODLAND STREET PLAYGROUND Renovation The City of Everett invites sealed bids from qualified contractors for the demolition of existing site features, installation of new walkways, plaza, shade structure, play structures, misting station, fencing, site furniture and landscape. The project is located at the intersection of Woodland St. and Central Ave, Everett, MA 02149. M.G.L. c. 30, § 39M all other applicable provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws and 2CFR200 Appendix II Contract Provisions FOR CONTRACTS UTILIZING FEDERAL FUNDING. Specifications, bid documents, and instructions will be available beginning October 15, 2025 at Purchasing - Everett, MA - Official Website (cityofeverett.com). Project Estimate: $1,300,000 Prevailing Wage Rates apply. GENERAL BIDS will be received until November 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Procurement Department City Hall, Room 14, 484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 Site Visit: A pre-bid meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 from 12:00pm – 1:00PM. Attendance is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED Attendees should meet at the intersection of Central Ave. and Woodland St. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities when deemed in the best interest of the City. Kiara Freeman Chief Procurement Officer City of Everett October 10, 2025 Public Hearing Monday, October 20, 2025 @ 6:30 PM This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held on Monday, October 20, 2025 @ 6:30 P.M. at Everett City Hall, 2nd Floor, in room 27. Opinions will be heard regarding the following application: Avani Corp, 399 Ferry St, Transfer of a Wine and Malt Package Store License from 399 Ferry St. to 310A Main Street Everett, LLC, 308-308A Main Street, Everett. All interested parties may attend. Phil Antonelli Chairman October 10, 2025 products and services.” EXEMPT NEW HAMPSHIRE BORDER COMMUNITIES FROM THE SALES TAX (H 3195) – Would exempt communities within a 10-mile border of New Hampshire from the Bay State’s 6.25 percent sales tax. “[Rep.] Moran has been fi ling this bill since 2013 in an eff ort to support small businesses in the Merrimack Valley who typically lose revenue due to their proximity to their competitors across state lines,” said Francis Munroe, the staff director for Rep. Frank Moran (D-Lawrence). SALES TAX EXMPTION FOR PRESCRIPTIONS FOR ANIMALS (H 3024) – Would exempt BEACON | SEE PAGE 25 - LEGAL NOTICE - CITY OF EVERETT BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSION 484 BROADWAY EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS 02149 PHONE: 617-944-0211 philip.antonelli@ci.everett.ma.us annette.debilio@ci.everett.ma.us Public Hearing Monday, October 20, 2025 @ 6:30 PM This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held on Monday, October 20, 2025 @ 6:30 P.M. at Everett City Hall, 2nd Floor, in room 27. Opinions will be heard regarding the following application: Elm Street Liquors, LLC, Transfer of a Wine and Malt Package Store License from 172 Elm St. to Keshar LLC, d/b/a Elm Street Market, 178-180 Elm St., Everett. All interested parties may attend. Phil Antonelli Chairman October 10, 2025 - LEGAL NOTICE - CITY OF EVERETT BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSION 484 BROADWAY EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS 02149 PHONE: 617-944-0211 philip.antonelli@ci.everett.ma.us annette.debilio@ci.everett.ma.us
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