Page 20 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, NOVEmbER 1, 2024 BEACON | FROM PAGE 18 of the bill, chairman of the conference committee that drafted this version of the bill and Senate chair of the Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking him to comment on his long battle to secure passage of this legislation. “I’m so pleased we finally came to terms with some of the outstanding issues to try to get a bill done and get it to the governor’s desk,” said Sen. Marc Pacheco (D-Taunton).” This is a critical issue that is impacting our world, our region, our state. This legislation helps to address some of the climate policy concerns facing the commonwealth. However, there is much more work that needs to be done, and we need to begin Humane Removal Service COMMONWEALTH WILDLIFE CONTROL ANIMAL & BIRD REMOVAL INCLUDING RODENTS CALL 617-285-0023 Your Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $175 per paper in-town per year or $225 per paper out-of-town per year. Name_________________________________________ Address_______________________________________ City_______________ State_______ Zip ____________ CC# _______________________________ Exp. _____ Sec. code____ Advocate (City):___________________ Clip & Mail Coupon with Credit Card, Check or Money Order to: Advocate Newspapers Inc. PO Box 490407, Everett, MA 02149 that discussion today.” “This comprehensive climate bill will help us achieve our obligation to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 by moving us forward on clean energy siting and permitting, gas system reform, energy storage procurement, electric vehicle charging, embodied carbon, utility resilience, carbon removal and so many other areas of climate policy,” said Sen. Cindy Creem (D-Newton), the chair of the Senate Committee on Global Warming and Climate Change. “The bill also protects ratepayers by preventing investments in gas infrastructure that are wasteful and contrary to our climate mandates.” “Today the Senate took decisive action to address the climate crisis,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “While achieving the shared REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. BUYER1 Hassan, Naweed Rosa, Fredis O Salguero, David A BUYER2 Santamaria, Leidi C SELLER1 Dedic, Christopher G Martinez, Myra T Sachetta, Charles Fitzpatrick, Nancy A goal of reforming siting and permitting so that we can ensure that clean energy projects get approved and built at the rate necessary to meet our state’s ambitious emissions reduction goals, I’m proud to say that the final bill also contains many provisions that the Senate heard were crucial from those who are on-the-ground leading efforts to fight climate change. We are expanding electric vehicle charging infrastructure and incentives, addressing the high cost and long life span of gas infrastructure projects as we strive to move towards cleaner energy sources, and protecting rate payers from bearing the costs of this transformational shift. I believe that the months of bipartisan negotiations allowed us to produce a stronger bill for our residents—and for our long-term clean energy future.” “Today the Massachusetts Senate voted on ‘An Act promoting a clean energy grid, advancing equity and protecting ratepayers,’” said Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton) one of only two senators who voted against the measure. “Ironically, the effect of the bill and the name are at odds. This bill will raise prices of utilities and electric bills for consumers and, in fact, not protect them from rising costs of living in the Commonwealth. Because of these reasons, I voted no on this bill and stand in opposition of legislation that promises to help when in fact it hurts.” Sen Peter Durant (R-Spencer), the only other senator to vote against the bill, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to explain his opposition to the measure. The Mass Fiscal Alliance opposed the bill and added that passing such a major and complex bill less than two weeks before Election Day sets a troubling precedent. “Legislatures across the country should avoid what the Massachusetts State Senate is doing,” said Paul Craney, spokesSELLER2 Dedic, Alyssa J Davidson, Donna Dimodica, Joseph 20 Liberty St 216 Springvale Ave 100 Clarence St person for the group. “Rushing through major policy right before an election prioritizes special interests over voters,” “The Massachusetts Legislature is taking a dangerous turn,” continued Craney. “Whether you support this bill, or oppose it like MassFiscal does, it should concern everyone that this behavior sets a new low for how policies are passed. The worst case scenario is that this practice leads to corruption. It wouldn’t be the first time legislative leaders in Massachusetts have faced corruption accusations, and these actions only make it more likely to happen again,” Craney concluded. (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it.) Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL BALLOT QUESTIONS – Here is an in depth look at Questions 4 and 5 that will be decided directly by the voters on the NoADDRESS CITY DATE Everett Everett 10.04.24 10.01.24 Everett 10.01.24 PRICE 850000 675000 900000 vember 5th ballot. QUESTION 4: LIMITED LEGALIZATION AND REGULATION OF CERTAIN NATURAL PSYCHEDELIC SUBSTANCES This question asks voters if they approve of a proposed law that would allow persons aged 21 and older to grow, possess and use certain natural psychedelic substances in some circumstances. The psychedelic substances allowed would be two substances found in mushrooms (psilocybin and psilocyn) and three substances found in plants (dimethyltryptamine, mescaline and ibogaine). These substances could be purchased at an approved location for use under the supervision of a licensed facilitator. This proposed law would otherwise prohibit any retail sale of natural psychedelic substances and would also provide for the regulation and taxation of these psychedelic substances.
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