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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 10, 2025 Page 27 BEACON | FROM PAGE 26 The resolution also points to Quincy’s Revolutionary War heritage, its shipbuilding contributions in both World Wars, its ties to the phrase “Kilroy Was Here,” the distinction of producing two Medal of Honor recipients at North Quincy High School and its tradition of hosting the nation’s oldest Flag Day parade. “I filed this legislation to highlight Quincy’s proud history and its important contributions to our nation,” said sponsor Rep. Bruce Ayers (D-Quincy). “Quincy is the birthplace and final resting place of Presidents John and John Quincy Adams, the home of John Hancock and the site of America’s first presidential library. And our shipyards played a vital role in winning the Battle of the Atlantic. For these reasons, I believe Quincy is worthy of the title America’s Most Patriotic City, and as we celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary, it is important to reflect on our proud history and heritage.” EXPAND DEFINITION OF “VETERAN” (H 3871) – Would expand the definition of a veteran to include any person who served on active duty in the Uniformed Services or on full-time National Guard or Reserve duty and who was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. It would include members of the reserve component with at least six years as an active drilling reservist, and any person who served in the Uniformed Services and either received a service-connected disability rating from the VA or who died in service under honorable conditions. “I think it’s important to make sure Massachusetts is in line with the federal government regarding who is considered a veteran,” said sponsor Rep. Kelly Pease (R-Westfield). “It is important for numerous reasons including certain benefits and recognizing all the people who have served our great nation.” Pease continued, “Two major points on the bill are the inclusion of the Uniformed Services Commissioned Corps and The Massachusetts Guard and Reserve personnel with six or more years of service, in the definition of a veteran. They are vital to our nation and have all made the decision to serve and potentially risk their lives or disrupt their families for our country.” AGENT ORANGE LICENSE PLATE (HD 5057) – Would establish an orange star Massachusetts license plate for veterans exposed to Agent Orange. The bill was filed last week and has not yet had a public hearing scheduled. Agent Orange is a potent chemical defoliant that the U.S. military used during the Vietnam War, to remove vegetation and enemy cover. It contained the highly toxic and carcinogenic contaminant dioxin. Exposure, which occurred through inhalation, ingestion or skin absorption, has been linked to numerous cancers, birth defects in offspring, and other chronic health issues in both veterans and the Vietnamese population. “Sixteen other states already offer official recognition for veterans exposed to Agent Orange,” said sponsor Rep. Jim Hawkins (D-Attleboro). “These plates are a way for states and veterans to honor military service and draw attention to this specific issue. By displaying a plate, veterans and their families can express pride in their service and remind the public of the significant sacrifices made with something that is tangible and visible.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “The benefits of the Food Insecurity Grant Program for Independent Restaurants are two-fold, strengthening our local restaurants and food-service supply chains while at the same time enhancing access to high-quality prepared meals and food products for those facing food insecurity in Massachusetts.” ---Economic Development Secretary Eric Paley announcing $900,000 in grants from the Food Insecurity Grant Program for Independent Restaurants, a program in which independent restaurants in Massachusetts receive funding to prepare and supply meals and other food products for nonprofit meal distributors with the goal of helping address food insecuCITY 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: Building Permit 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 123-125 Woodlawn Street Everett, MA 02149 M0-04-000053 B-24-701 Mr. Bernard J. Schram 123 Woodlawn Street Everett, MA 02149 rity in the state. “While Mass Save has a noble mission of promoting energy efficiency in the commonwealth, its current programmatic structure undermines its mission by widening inequality, eroding economic justice, equity, fairness and opportunity — and deepening the very disparities that contribute to the environmental justice challenges we must continually seek to address. We urge the adoption of our recommendations, which seek to help ensure greater integrity in a program meant to serve all residents of this commonwealth.” ---State Auditor Diana DiZoglio, on her report identifying significant disparities in Mass Save’s distribution of incentives, with some higher-income communities gaining more benefits than contributions made, and many lower-income municipalities contributing much BEACON | SEE PAGE 30 - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 10-U Commerce Way Woburn, MA 01801 (781) 865-4000 Docket No. MI24P2351EA Estate of: RUTH M. WOODFORD Date of Death: 11/04/2022 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A petition for S/A - Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by: Wayne G. Woodford of Hampden ME requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Wayne G. Woodford of Hampden ME be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 10/30/2025. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Terri L. Klug Cafazzo, First Justice of this Court. Date: October 02, 2025 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE October 10, 2025

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