THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 11, 2024 Page 21 BEACON | FROM PAGE 20 percent increase in such incidents nationwide. They said that vandalism increased by 70 percent, harassment increased by 444 percent, the number of assaults doubled and that 127 cities and towns in Massachusetts saw at least one antisemitic incident last year. “This is not OK,” said Cataldo and Velis. “These trends must be -- and can be -- reversed through concerted action. The commission will work with great dispatch to meet our statutory charge to provide specifi c, evidence-backed guidance on how to implement the White House’s national strategy to counter antisemitism, improve awareness in schools and the workplace, address harassment and hate crimes, bolster security for places of worship and build upon existing best practices and more. They continued, ”We will approach this exercise with humility and care, recognizing that antisemitism is a fraught and complicated topic in today’s society. Our work will not, however, be compromised by those who believe the problem of antisemitism is being exaggerated -- it is not -or who feel that a singular focus on antisemitism for a commission is inappropriate. Antisemitic fear mongering, conspiracy peddling and hate have for millennia been a harbinger of wider threats to democracy and peace throughout the world. This commission will work towards stamping it out in Massachusetts.” FREE COMMUNITY COLLEGE TUITION – The state offi cially launched MassEducate which allows Massachusetts residents who do not already hold a bachelor’s degree the opportunity to attend any of the state’s 15 public community colleges and pay no tuition or fees. MassEducate builds on the fi rst successful year of the MassReconnect program which provides free community college to students 25 and older. More than 4,500 students statewide received MassReconnect grant awards in the 202324 academic year. MassEducate expands the law and off ers the free tutition to all other residents in addition to those 25 and older. Suporters noted that the Bay State now has one of the most accessible, equitable and comprehensive free community college programs in the country for full-time and part-time students, regardless of income. To be eligible for free community college, candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent; live in Massachusetts for at least one year with an intent to stay in the state; maintain satisfactory academic progress according to the college’s requirements; and not be in default on any federal or state educational loan. For more information about fi - nancial aid opportunities and how to apply for free tutition, go to Mass.Gov/StudentAid “We knew that MassReconnect would be transformative for thousands of students, for our amazing community colleges and for our economy – and that was only the beginning,” said Gov. Healey. “This universal free community college program will continue to transform opportunities for students and strengthen our workforce. Massachusetts’ community colleges are economic drivers, helping students move ahead in their careers and meeting the needs of our employers.” “We heard from MassReconnect students that the commonwealth’s investment in them was game-changing and now we are off ering that opportunity to our full and part-time students across the commonwealth,” said Education Secretary Dr. Patrick Tutwiler. “Massachusetts’ comprehensive free community college program is a true testament to Massachusetts’ commitment to increasing access and aff ordability in higher education so students can realize their dreams.” “Universal free community col- 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 This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held on Monday October 21, 2024 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: Property Owner: Monday, October 21, 2024 @ 6:30 PM Public Hearing This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held on Monday, October 21, 2024 @ 6:30 P.M. at Everett City Hall, 2nd Floor, in room 27. Opinions will be heard regarding the following application: An application has been presented to the License Commission from Revolution Axe Throwing LLC, 73 Norman St, Everett, MA., for a Transfer of their General on Premise, Annual, All Alcohol Beverage License to Re:bar Axe LLC, d/b/a Re:bar Axe, 73 Norman St, Everett, MA. All interested parties may attend. Phil Antonelli Chairman October 11, 2024 Rebecca Edmondson Korem - Chairman Roberta Suppa - Clerk of Board of Appeals October 04, 11, 2024 PROPOSAL: Build a Seven hundred and twenty-five (725) Sq. Ft. pool enclosure, over existing in ground pool. Violations: Accessory structures greater than two hundred (200) Square Feet, require a building permit. Setbacks for this type of structure are two (2) feet on side yard and four (4) feet to the rear yard. Structure was built up to existing setback in the side yard as well as rear yard. Zoning Ordinance: Section 4 Dwelling District paragraphs B, 6b. Side yard: two (2) feet 7b. Rear yard: four (4) feet. 1 Linden Place Everett, MA 02149 C0-03-000092 Jocelyne LaFontant 1 Linden Place Everett, MA 02149 lege is transformative,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “MassEducate will deliver an education to every resident who wants one, fill workforce shortages faced by our businesses and has already reversed a decade of enrollment decline. Our community colleges are well-positioned to support this program, which will change the life trajectories of many students and their families.” HEALEY BLOCKS SUSPENSION OF GUN LAW CHANGES – Gov. Healey attached an emergency preamble to the bill, recently signed by the governor, that changed some of the state’s gun laws. The emergency preamble makes the law take eff ect immediately instead of on Oct. 23 as originally scheduled. The move came on the heels of the announcement of a campaign to repeal the law by gathering the 37,287 signatures required to place it on the 2026 ballot. Under the Massachusetts Constitution, if a ballot campaign collects a certain number of signatures, it can prevent the implementation of a law without an emergency preamble from taking eff ect until voters weigh in on whether to repeal it. The emergency preamble prevents suspension while still allowing the repeal campaign to take place. A group of gun owners and Second Amendment supporters formed the Civil Rights Coalition to repeal the law. The group said they are “very confi dent” about gathering enough voter signatures before an Oct. 9 deadline that marks the next hurdle en route to giving voters the fi nal say on the matter. “It’s like telling Subaru they can no longer sell a Subaru Forester, the best-selling vehicle in their lineup,” said Toby Leary, a co-owner of Cape Gun Works in Hyannis and chair of the repeal coalition. “That’s basically what the state is doing to these businesses: they’re saying you can no longer sell one of the largest and most profi table segments of your business.” “Gov. Healey is once again putting our safety first by taking meaningful steps to protect our communities from gun violence,” said Olivia Benevento, a volunteer leader with the Northeastern University Students Demand Action Chapter. “For decades, the gun lobby has gotten richer while my generation continues to pay the price.” Provisions of the new law include cracking down on untraceable “ghost guns;” banning firearms in additional public spaces like schools, polling places and government buildings; expanding the 2018 “red fl ag” law that allows school administrators and licensed health care providers to petition a court to temporarily take fi rearms away from someone deemed a threat to themselves or others; closing loopholes that allow the modifi cation of legal fi rearms into illegal automatic weapons; and providing a legacy clause so all fi rearms legally owned and registered in Massachusetts as of the eff ective date of the bill will continue to be legal and may be bought and sold within the state. 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