Page 18 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 23, 2026 BEACON | FROM PAGE 17 to the House legislation designating October 15 as Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day to promote awareness about the disease, stimulate related research eff orts and recommending that the day be observed in an appropriate manner by the people. “I am profoundly proud that my bill to establish October 15 as Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day in Massachusetts passed the Senate,” said sponsor Sen. Becca Rausch (D-Needham). “Lobular breast cancer is especially diffi cult to detect and diagnose, yielding signifi cant need for increased research funding in order to create new diagnostic tools and treatments, improving patient outcomes. Heightened awareness and increased attention can help achieve these goals and save lives.” The bill was fi led more than a year ago, approved by the Senate on October 15 and has not yet been approved by the House and signed by the governor. As a result, it will not be instituted until next October 15, 2027 if signed by the governor. Sen. Rausch did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon City of Everett PLANNING BOARD 484 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Frederick Cafasso- Chairman Hill Roll Call asking her why it has taken more than a year for the Senate to approve such a non-controversial bill. $2 MILLION FOR FARMS AND AGRICULTURAL BUSINESSES –The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) announced more than $2 million for the Climate Smart Agriculture Grant Program (CSAP) to help 68 Massachusetts farms and agricultural businesses buy new equipment, upgrade buildings and install clean energy systems that cut costs and boost productivity. The grants are designed to support 78 projects to improve food safety, reduce energy costs, protect natural resources and strengthen the long-term sustainability and resilience of Massachusetts agriculture. “The CSAP grants are an investment in our farms’ future,” said Energy and Environmental Aff airs Secretary Rebecca Tepper. “With this support, farmers can buy better equipment, improve composting and adopt climate-smart practices – making Massachusetts agriculture more resilient and ready for future generations of growers.” “Our farmers are on the front lines of unpredictable and extreme weather, and the Climate Smart Agriculture Program is about giving them the tools to adapt to those pressures,” said MDAR Commissioner Ashley Randle. “By investing in operational and infrastructure upgrades, we are helping Massachusetts farms adapt to an ever-changing environment, protect their livelihoods and continue to thrive as the backbone of our local food system that benefi ts us all.” LEGAL NOTICE EVERETT PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Public Hearing on an application by Everett Landco, LLC Property located at: 52 Beacham Street Master Plan Special Permit In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L Chapter 40A and with Sections 36 and 37 of the Everett Zoning Ordinance, the Everett Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on Monday, November 2nd, 2026 at 6:00PM in the Speaker George Keverian Room (Room 37, Everett City Hall) to consider the above-listed application for a Master Plan Special Permit. This Master Plan seeks approval for a variety of uses on multiple parcels of land within the Everett Docklands Innovation District totaling 106.34-acres of land. Totaling approximately 5.00-million square feet of development, the Master Plan anticipates a mix of uses including, but not limited to, residential, manufacturing, industrial, lab/office, and research & development. Supporting these new uses are over 10,000 linear feet of new roads and infrastructure and over 15-acres of open space and public parks. The Master Plan area encompasses parcels referenced by Assessors Department as H0-01-000130, H0-05-00162A, H0-05-00162B, H0-10-000069, H0-11-000080, H0-01-000121, and H0-01-000119. A copy of the application and plans are on file and available in the Office of the City Clerk and the Department of Planning and Development, both located at City Hall, 484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 and can be inspected online anytime at http://www.cityofeverett.com/449/PlanningBoard and/or by request during regular City Hall business hours by contacting The Planning and Development Office at 617-394-2334. All persons interested in or wishing to be heard on the applications may attend and participate in person. This project, along with all other projects to be discussed at the meeting, can be found on the posted Agenda at the following link: http://www.cityofeverett.com/AgendaCenter. Questions and comments can be directed in advance of the public hearing to Matt Lattanzi of the Department of Planning & Development at Matt.Lattanzi@ci.everett.ma.us or 617-394-2230. Frederick Cafasso Chairman October 16, 23, 2026 $142 MILLION FOR HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE – Massachusetts was awarded $142 million by the federal government to fund the state’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). “No family in Massachusetts should have to choose between heating their home and aff ording groceries or medicine,” said U.S. Representative Lori Trahan. “With heating oil prices up nearly 75 percent from last year, that choice is becoming a reality for far too many households. Releasing these funds early will help families prepare for the winter ahead. But this year’s allocation falls short of last year’s at a time when the need is greater than ever. Congress must act to restore and strengthen this lifeline.” Bay State residents can learn about the program and apply for it at https:// www.mass.gov/info - de - tails/learn-about-home-energy-assistance-heap#funding-amount-information $1.75 MILLION TO PROTECT STUDENTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA - The Healey Administration announced the awarding of $1.75 million in new funding to help Massachusetts schools protect students from the harmful impacts of social media and teach young people how to navigate the online world safely and responsibly. The grants are designed to support schools in educating students about online safety, cyberbullying, protecting their personal information, recognizing misinformation and making healthy choices about social media use. “As a parent of two teenagers, I know how important it is to help young people navigate social media and all the pressures that come with it,” said Education Secretary Steve Zrike. “Our kids are growing up in a world that looks very diff erent from the one we experienced, and schools and families need to work together to help students make healthy choices. These grants will give educators more tools to have those important conversations and help students develop the skills to stay safe online.” “These grants are designed to help students be informed, responsible users of online content, including social media,” said Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Pedro Martinez. “This support will help educators to increase media literacy among students, as well as their understanding of artifi - cial intelligence and their ability to keep themselves and their information safe.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “Every day, police officers across Massachusetts answer the call to serve, often facing extraordinary risks to protect our communities. Today, we recognize 18 offi cers whose bravery and selflessness went far beyond the call of duty. Their actions represent the very best of public service and the same commitment to protecting others that defi ned Trooper George Hanna’s life.” ---Gov. Healey in a ceremony honoring 18 law enforcement offi cers from fi ve Massachusetts police departments at the 43rd Annual Trooper George L. Hanna Memorial Awards for Bravery. The awards are Massachusetts’ highest recognition for bravery in law enforcement, honoring officers who demonstrated extraordinary courage and put their own lives at risk to protect others. “Strong fi re prevention standards are essential to protecting lives and keeping our communities safe. These updates refl ect BEACON | SEE PAGE 19
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