Page 4 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 2, 2022 DiDomenico and Colleagues Pass Bill to Prevent Student Loan-related License Revocation bill will prevent individuals with outstanding student loan debt from having their professional licenses revoked BOSTON – On Monday, November 21st, Senator Sal DiDomenico joined his legislative colleagues to pass legislation to prevent individuals who default on their student loans from having their license or professional certification revoked as a result. As of Fall 2022, approximately one million Massachusetts residents hold a combined total of nearly $31 billion dollars in federal student loan debt, with an average debt of $34,146 per $4.20 GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 ~ Calendar of Events at the Everett Public Libraries ~ December 5–10, 2022 Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce the Everett Public Libraries upcoming Law Offices of JOSEPH D. CATALDO, P.C. “ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW” • ESTATE/MEDICAID PLANNING • WILLS/TRUSTS/ESTATES • INCOME TAX PREPARATION • WEALTH MANAGEMENT • RETIREMENT PLANNING • ELDER LAW 369 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 (617)381-9600 JOSEPH D. CATALDO, CPA, CFP, MST, ESQUIRE. AICPA Personal Financial Specialist Designee events. All residents are encouraged to attend the wide variety of programming that is suitable for adults, teens and children. Parlin Adults and Teens Chess Club: Parlin Fireplace Room; Wednesday, December 7 from 3-5 p.m. Play, learn and practice chess at club meetings every other Wednesday. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Call 617-394-2300 with any questions. No registration required. Connolly Center Book borrower. “There are countless Massachusetts residents who worked hard for a professional license so they could find a steady career, and I am extremely proud to pass this bill protecting their livelihood,” said Senator DiDomenico, Assistant Majority Leader of the Massachusetts Senate. “Student loan debt burdens around one million Bay Staters, and with payments set to resume next June, there is no better time to take this decisive action which will help people in debt to keep their jobs and will actually enable them to continue paying back what they owe. I want to thank Senate President Spilka, Senator Eldridge, and Representative Higgins for all their efforts to protect borrowers in Massachusetts.” Under current Massachusetts law, residents can have their licenses or professional certification revoked, denied, dent loan debt. Massachusetts is one of only 14 states with such a law. The bill does away with the law and blocks any state agency or board of registration from denying or revoking any license or professional or occupational certificate or registration based on an individual’s default on an educational loan. The bill does not change the Sal DiDomenico State Senator or refused for renewal as a result of defaulting on their stustate’s ability to use traditional loan collection tools. Having previously passed both the Senate and the House of Representatives, the bill goes to the Governor for his consideration. Group: Connolly Center Meeting Room; Thursday, December 8 at 2:00 p.m. This month we discuss Min Jin Lee’s “Pachinko,” an “extraordinary epic” of four generations of a poor Korean immigrant family fighting to control their destiny in 20th-century Japan. See Kathleen for copies on her twice monthly visits or call the Parlin (617-394-2300) or Shute (617-394-2308) libraries. Thursday Night Movies: Parlin Meeting Room; ThursEVENTS | SEE PAGE 9 Meeting at the Mass Badge Community Dinner HOLIDAY GREETINGS: School Committee Vice-Chair Michael McLaughlin and two of Zion Church Ministries’ leaders – Executive Pastor Bishop Regina Shearer (right) and Evangelist Marcia Brown – are pictured at the recent Mass Badge Community Dinner.
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