Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 3, 2020 Mass. House passes legislation to move state tax filing deadline, support restaurants and municipal governments B OSTON – On March 27, House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo and Representative Paul J. Donato (D-Medford, Malden) along with their colleagues in the House of Representatives passed legislation to move the individual tax filing and payment deadline, support municipal government operations, and allow beer and wine sales for takeout or delivery at restaurants. “As the COVID-19 public health crisis continues to evolve, the House responded again today to the growing needs of our communities, our businesses, and our residents by easing burdens related to local permitting, extending the state’s tax deadline and giving restaurants ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE "42 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2020 Regular Unleaded $1.929 Mid Unleaded $2.499 Super $2.559 Diesel Fuel $2.499 KERO $4.759 Diesel $2.299 HEATING OI 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY Call for a Quote 617-387-7466 Or email Rocco@sabatino-ins.com We cover: * Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available FORESTDALE STRONG: Tyler Kalil, 9, enthusiastically sent a shout-out to his teacher, Susan Famiglietti, at Forestdale School this week. (Photo Courtesy of Shaina Kalil) QUARANTINE | FROM PAGE 3 and federal officials and heard from health officials during the several conference calls with other mayors, social distancing is the only way to contain the virus and win this battle,” Christenson wrote in an email. Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail.com. QUARANTINE | SEE PAGE 8 http://www.sabatino-ins.com SABATINO 564 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 617-387-7466 Hours of Operation are: Mondays - Fridays 9am to 5pm Saturdays by appointment only Sully Connolly, 8, lay on sidewalk art to represent this rainstorm and cloudy day that is COVID-19. (Photo Courtesy of Jennifer Connolly) more business opportunities,” said Speaker DeLeo. “Thank you to Chair Michlewitz and Chair O’Day for their leadership on these important issues.” The Massachusetts House of Representatives continues to be proactive in developing legislation that will help residents and businesses during this unprecedented period that we are experiencing,” said Representative Donato. “I am proud of my colleagues as we work every day to address the challenges presented by this crisis.” The legislation would extend the individual state tax filing and payment deadline from April 15 to July 15. The legislation includes the following provisions. • Permits establishments licensed to sell alcohol for on-premises consumption to sell wine and beer via delivery and takeout provided the wine or beer is sold in the same transaction as a purchase of food and in a sealed container. • Modifies local permitting processes, extends municipal tax deadlines and allows municipalities to extend property tax exemptions and deferrals. • Allows municipalities to activate qualified workers by suspending the cap on hours and compensation for certain retired employees for hours worked during the state of emergency. On March 27, the Baker-Polito administration and House and Senate leadership announced the extension of the tax deadline. On March 30, the Senate passed the two bills regarding beer and wine and municipalities and state authorities. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma Prices subject to change BE SAFE! FLEET
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