Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2024 The Advocate Newspapers Close for Christmas Vacation! T he Advocate Newspapers, thanks to a middle-of-the-week Christmas holiday, will not publish on Friday, Dec. 27 due to the holiday week. Publisher Jim Mitchell has decided to reward his dedicated staff with a week off . Our next edition will be published on Jan. 3, 2025 – to ring in the New Year! The Advocate Online will still post news, photos and legal notices during that week as we our offi ce will be open Monday (9a-5p) and Tuesday (9a-3p, Christmas Eve), and returning by appt. Thursday and Friday. The Advocate Newspapers publisher and staff wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah and Happy Kwanzaa to all our readers. Please contact us at: 617-387-2200 or email: info@advocatenews.net Councillors discuss zoning bylaws to limit animal testing at Docklands Innovation District By Neil Zolot C ouncillor-at-Large Stephanie Smith thinks zoning bylaws should be amended to allow limited animal testing in the Docklands Innovation District, part of 100-acres of land located between Lower Broadway, Revere Beach Parkway and the Mystic River and the Island End River tributary. At one time it was the site of Exxon gas tanks until its sale to The Davis Companies. “I voted against the original animal testing ban two years ago because I felt it was too broad, and I have not changed my stance on that,” she said during the Dec. 9 City Council meeting. “Now, with the creation of the Everett Docklands Innovation District allowing for life sciences, it’s time to update ordinances in confl ict with that.” Smith added, “My focus is on transforming Everett into a Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? For more info, call (857) 249-7882 better place to live and work and supporting Everett being a leader in life sciences and scientific advancement, including breakthroughs in medical research. This is an opportunity for job creation and workforce development. Life sciences bring in entry level lab technicians to advanced roles for scientists and engineers. Not to mention the supporting functions like legal, compliance and fi nance. These are high-skilled, high-waged jobs for Everett residents who would otherwise need to commute to other cities. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for economic growth, sustainability and innovation.” She also feels, “We’re doing Everett a disservice and forcing businesses into our neighboring cities like Medford, Somerville, Cambridge and Boston, which allow unrestricted animal testing. My proposal does not lift the ban completely on animal testing. It limits testing to small vertebrate species, such as mice, rats and fi sh, and only in areas zoned for life sciences. I’m looking forward to working with my colleagues to further strengthen the language in the Legislative Aff airs & Elections Subcommittee to protect our animals, our residents, our neighborhoods and Everett’s fuCOUNCILLORS | SEE PAGE 4 City Offi ces closed Wednesday, Dec. 25 as Everett observes Christmas T rash and recycling will not be picked up on Wednesday and will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week following the holiday City offices will be closed to the public on Wednesday, Dec. 25 as Everett observes the Christmas holiday. City offi ces will reopen on Thursday, Dec. 26 with regular hours for residents. Observed annually on Dec. 25, Christmas is a federal holiday in the United States. Wednesday’s observance will delay trash and recycling pickup by one day for the rest of the week. Please place your trash and recycling bins neatly on the sidewalk on the day after your regularly scheduled pickup for the rest of this week only. Following is the adjusted holiday schedule: · Pickups regularly scheduled for Wednesday will be on Thursday, Dec. 26. · Pickups regularly scheduled for Thursday will be on Friday, Dec. 27. · Pickups regularly scheduled for Friday will be on Saturday, Dec. 28. · Please note that trash and recycling pickup prior to the holiday will not be aff ected this week. If you have any questions, please call the Constituent Services Department at 311 or 617-394-2270. — Vinyl Siding — Carpentry Work — Decks — Roofing — Free Estimates — Replacement Windows — Fully Licensed — Fully Insured
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