THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2024 Page 25 BEACON | FROM PAGE 24 mittee by any representative by fi ling a petition signed by a majority of the House. The bill would then be discharged seven days later and go onto the House agenda for the next session. A state representative who spoke on the condition of anonymity told Beacon Hill Roll Call that some bills are sometimes held up in committee because someone in a high position of power either inside or outside the Statehouse is opposed to it. “Rank and fi le members have little control over the bill if a powerful person wants the measure buried,” said the legislator. An ex-state representative who wished to remain anonymous said, “Although under House rules, every representative has the power to attempt to discharge a bill, hardly any attempt is made to do this out of fear of alienating the powerful speaker, his leadership team and committee chairs.” Beacon Hill Roll Call’s archives show that motions to discharge a bill from a committee and bring it to the full House for debate and a vote was a common practice back in the 1970s and 1980s. Beacon Hill Roll Call contacted the offi ce of House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy) several times last week and asked why these bills are still in committee. No response has been received. Beacon Hill Roll Call had also asked the speaker’s offi ce the same question back in February 2024 when these bills had been tied up in the Ways and Means Committee. At that time, Max Ratner, a spokesman for House Speaker Ron Mariano, responded, “Each of those bills are currently being reviewed by the House, with a continued focus on fi scal responsibility.” Here are three of the major bills that were approved unanimously by the Senate and are currently lingering in the House Ways and Means Committee: MAKE OBTAINING ID CARDS EASIER FOR HOMELESS PERSONS (S 2251) On July 27, 2023, the Senate 38-0, approved and sent to the House legislation that would make it easier for homeless BEACON | SEE PAGE 26 LEGAL NOTICE Everett Public Libraries seeking young adult volunteers for spring 2025 Applications will be available from now until December 31, 2024 Special to Th e Advocate M ayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the Everett Public Libraries (EPL) are seeking enthusiastic, library-loving and community-minded young adults to apply to become a volunteer for the spring 2025 season. Young adults aged 14 to 17 are encouraged to apply for the following volunteer opportunities: · Library Pages: Help keep the library organized by performing tasks, such as shelving books, organizing collections, and other assigned projects. · Study Buddies: Provide homework help and tutoring to kindergarten through eighth grade students. · Tech Help: Assist library guests with basic technology needs, ranging from using computers to navigating cell phones. The volunteer positions will off er applicants the opportunity to learn a variety of skills, earn service hours and contribute to their community through serving library patrons. Applications are available until Tuesday, Dec. 31. To apply, visit www. everettpubliclibraries.org/ teen-volunteering or visit the Parlin Memorial Library (410 Broadway) or the Shute Memorial Library (781 Broadway) to learn more and apply. For questions, please email eve@noblenet.org or call 617-394-2300. EVERETT PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Public Hearing on an application by Everett First LLC Property located at: 43 Corey Street Site Plan Review & Inclusionary Zoning Special Permit In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L Chapter 40A and with Sections 4, 19, and 32 of the Everett Zoning Ordinance, the Everett Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:00PM in the Speaker George Keverian Room (Room 37, Everett City Hall) to consider the above-listed application for Site Plan Review and Inclusionary Zoning Special Permit. This proposal contemplates the construction of nineteen (19) residential units, three (3) of which are proposed to be designated as deed-restricted affordable, atop a podium 26-space parking structure and 1,240 sq. ft. retail space. The site, which is 15,796 sq. ft. of land, is currently occupied by an existing two-and-a-half-story dwelling with an accessory barn structure. 43 Corey Street is a parcel of land located within the Dwelling District and is referenced by Assessor’s Department as C0-04-000038. 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/Planning-Board 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 person. This project, along with all other projects to be discussed at the meeting, can be found on the posted Agenda at the following link: http://www.cityofeverett.com/ AgendaCenter. Questions and comments can be directed in advance of the public hearing to Jeannie Vitukevich of the Department of Planning & Development at Jeannie.Vitukevich@ ci.everett.ma.us or 617-394-2230. Frederick Cafasso Chairman December 13, 20, 2024 LEGAL NOTICE City of Everett PLANNING BOARD 484 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Frederick Cafasso- Chairman
26 Publizr Home