23

THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, NOVEmbER 15, 2024 Page 23 GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST – Join more than 22,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList—the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, in Massachusetts politics, policy, media and influence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications. MASSterlist will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Friday morning and will give you a leg up on what’s happening in the blood sport of Bay State politics. For more information and to get your free subscription, go to: https://massterlist.com/ subscribe/ THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ votes on roll calls from budget vetoes by Gov. Maura Healey. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. $1.5 MILLION FOR BEST LENDING PRACTICES AND FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS (H 4800) House 135-23, overrode Gov. Healey’s veto of the entire $1.5 million for the operation of a grant program for best lending practices, fi rst-time homeowner counseling for nontraditional loans and at least ten foreclosure education centers. The Senate did not act on the veto so the veto stands and the $1.5 million was eliminated. “I am striking language for an earmark not consistent with my [budget] recommendation,” said Gov. Healey in her veto message. “The reduction in the item incorporates the amount of the stricken earmarked funds. This funding level will continue to support consumer counseling programs.” (A “Yes” vote is for the $1.5 million. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle Yes $250,000 FOR FINANCIAL LITERACY (H 4800) House 154-4, overrode Gov. Healey’s veto of the entire $250,000 for a competitive grant program to school districts to support the implementation of fi nancial literacy standards for students in kindergarten through grade 12. The Senate did not act on the veto so the veto stands and the $250,000 was eliminated. “I am vetoing this item to an amount consistent with my [budget] recommendation,” said Gov. Healey in her veto message. “Other sources of funding for fi - nancial literacy appropriated in this budget will mitigate the effects of this veto.” (A “Yes” vote is for the $250,000. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle Yes $2 MILLION FOR INCREASING PARTICIPATION IN ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES (H 4800) House 154-2, overrode Gov. Healey’s veto of $2 million (reducing funding from $3.3 million to $1.3 million) for a program to increase student participation and performance in advanced placement courses, particularly among underserved populations, to prepare students for college and career success in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and English. The Senate did not act on the veto so the veto stands and the $2 million was eliminated. “I am reducing this item to an amount consistent with my [budget] recommendation,” said Gov. Healey in her veto message. (A “Yes” vote is for the $2 million. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Joseph McGonagle Yes ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL Here are the unoffi cial results on the fi ve questions on the November ballot. According to the Secretary of State’s website: Elections results are often separated into two categories: unoffi cial and offi cial. Unofficial results are announced by local poll workers shortly after the polls close on Election Night. These results are typically shared with media organizations and may even be 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 the hearing by attending the hearing in Room 37 in Everett City Hall. The Agenda for the meeting will be posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law under Planning Board at: 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 November 15, 22, 2024 Frederick Cafasso- Chairman LEGAL NOTICE EVERETT PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Public Hearing on an application by ESG Development, LLC Property located at: 6 Norman Street Site Plan Review & Inclusionary Zoning In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L Chapter 40A and with Sections 19, 26, and 32 of the Everett Zoning Ordinance, the Everett Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the Speaker George Keverian Hearing Room, Everett City Hall, Room 37, to consider the above-listed application for Site Plan Review and Special Permit for Inclusionary Zoning. This proposal is for the redevelopment of a 43,843 sq. ft. lot currently occupied by a warehouse garage structure, to construct a 6-story residential building with a total of 110 residential units, 11 of which shall be deed-restricted as affordable, a parking garage containing 19 parking spaces, and a surface parking lot containing 24 parking spaces. 6 Norman Street is a parcel of land referenced by Assessor’s Department as G0-01-000226. posted online by local election officials. Unofficial results are subject to change as additional ballots are counted and tallies are confi rmed. The secretary of state does not publish unoffi cial election results on its website. Offi cial results are fi nal election results that have been certifi ed by local city and town clerks and submitted to the secretary of state’s offi ce which reviews them and then publishes them on its website. QUESTION #1 (approved 71.6 percent to 28.4 percent) asked voters if they approved of a proposed law that would allow the state auditor to audit the Legislature. SUPPORTERS REACT: “We’re grateful that more than 71 percent of Massachusetts voters stood up for a more transparent and accountable Legislature focused on making life better in the commonwealth,” said a spokesperson for Yes on 1. “Our campaign brought together advocates, community leaders and everyday people from across the political spectrum who worked together to pass this important reform. We especially thank Auditor Diana DiZoglio for championing this issue, and the voters for overwhelmingly supporting it.” OPPONENTS REACT: “Consistent with how the Legislature has moved forward with every voter-approved ballot question in the past, we will consider next steps regarding how to best reLEGAL NOTICE City of Everett PLANNING BOARD 484 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 spect the Question 1 election results in a manner that aligns with the fundamental principles of the Massachusetts Constitution, including separation of powers,” said Senate President Karen Spilka and House Speaker Ron Mariano in a joint statement In the meantime, State Auditor Diana DiZoglio wasted no time in notifying House Speaker Ron Mariano and Senate President Karen Spilka, a mere three days after the election, that she is reviving her audit of the Legislature which met a roadblock in March 2023 when the two legislative leaders refused to provide her offi ce with information for the audit. This refusal led to BEACON | SEE PAGE 25

24 Publizr Home