THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 12, 2025 Page 25 BEACON | FROM PAGE 24 cans are also sometimes approached as a source of discarded food.” He notes that many newer garbage cans are built so that people cannot reach inside them to obtain recycled bottles or cans or leftover food.” STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR VICTIMS OF ASBESTOS-RELATED DISEASES (H 4676) – The House gave initial approval to a measure that would exempt situations when a person contracts a latent disease from asbestos-related or other toxic material exposure arising from property improvements, from the current statute of limitations, which limits the time period during which the person can file a lawsuit. Under current law, actions are subject to a 3-year limitation and a 6-year statute of repose. That means that tort actions arising from improvements to real property must be brought within 3 years from when the cause of actions accrues, but, in any event, not more than 6 years after the improvement has been completed. “This bill will move us in line with a majority of states that have protection in place for such victims of latent diseases,” said sponsor Rep. Jeff Roy (D-Franklin). “It will remove the statute of repose on tort claims arising from latent diseases, while also applying retroactively to allow any person who has been affected prior to enactment to bring an action to recover damages. The state’s Supreme Judicial Court has encouraged us to do so by stating the following in its opinion: ‘The plaintiffs point out that a number of other state legislatures have effectively exempted asbestos-related illnesses from their respective statutes of repose concerning improvements to real property. We encourage our Legislature to consider doing the same should it determine that such an exception is consonant with the commonwealth’s public policy.’” GIVE VETERANS AN EXTRA 5 POINTS ON TEACHER LICENSING EXAMS (H 570) – The Education Committee held a hearing on a proposal that would give veterans an extra 5 points on the education licensing exam which must be taken by anyone applying for a teacher’s license. “[The bill] recognizes the leadership, discipline and real-world experience veterans bring to our classrooms and helps remove barriers as they transition into civilian careers, all while strengthening our BEACON | SEE PAGE 26 CITY OF EVERETT - LEGAL NOTICE - ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 484 BROADWAY, ROOM 24 EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS 02149 To Whom It May Concern: This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held on Monday December 15, 2025 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: 22-26 Elm Road Map/Parcel: E0-05-000032 Property Owner: James T. Lassiter Jr. and Katherine L. Lassiter 22 Elm Rd. Everett, MA 02149 Applicant: David Choi 867 Boylston St. 5th Floor No. 1349 Boston, MA 02116 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY AND PROPOSAL: The subject property is located in the Dwelling District, contains approximately 5,020 square feet of area, and is improved with an existing two-unit dwelling and accessory garage. The applicant proposes to demolish the existing structures and reconstruct a three-story building containing eight dwelling units. No on-site parking is proposed. DETERMINATION OF REQUIRED ZONING RELIEF: 1. Use: The proposed multi-family use is not permitted in the Dwelling District, pursuant to Section 4.A of the Zoning Ordinance. A variance from the Zoning Board of Appeal is required 2. Alteration or Extension of Preexisting Nonconforming Structure. The existing structure is nonconforming as to the following dimensional requirements. Therefore, the proposed alteration, extension and change of use of the structure requires a special permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals, pursuant to Section 3.C of the Zoning Ordinance: a. Area/Floor Area Ratio: The existing structure is nonconforming as to lot area, because the property contains less than the 7,000 square feet of area required under Section 4.B.2.b of the Zoning Ordinance. The proposed structure will also be nonconforming as to area, as it will exceed the 0.5 floor area ratio permitted for uses other than singleand two-family dwellings. b. Front Setback: The existing structure has a front setback of9’-9”, which does not conform to the requirements of Section 4.B.4 of the Zoning Ordinance. The proposed structure will maintain and extend this nonconformity. c. Rear Setback: The existing structure has a rear setback of 11 ‘-8”, which does not conform to the 25-foot setback requirement set forth in Section 4.B. 7.a of the Zoning Ordinance. The proposed structure will maintain and extend this nonconformity. 3. Site Plan Review: The proposed project requires Site Plan Approval from the Planning Board, pursuant to Section 19 of the Zoning Ordinance. 4. Parking: The applicant must comply with the Transportation Demand Management requirements of Section 35 of the Zoning Ordinance. REBECCA EDMONDSON KOREM - Chairman ROBERTA SUPPA - Clerk of Board of Appeals December 05, 12, 2025
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