Page 16 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 5, 2019 RACING | FROM PAGE 11 “We appreciate Sterling Suff olk’s addition of and the MGC’s approval of extra days and purse funding for this season and Sterling Suff olk’s dedication to preserving live thoroughbred racing in the Commonwealth and the livelihoods of our members, the small businesses and family farms that depend on it,” said NEHBPA President Anthony Spadea. In order to help off set shipping and travel costs for the festival weekends, Suffolk Downs will off er an incentive program similar to those in the last several years. In addition to customary purse distribution, owners will receive an additional $500 for horses fi nishing fi rst through fi fth (on top of purse money) while owners of horses finishing sixth through last will receive a payment of $1,200 for races with a purse up to $30,000 and $1,500 for races with a purse greater than $30,000. Trainers will receive participation awards of $400 per starter. For 2019, first-level allowance/optional claiming races will offer purses of $55,000; maiden special weight races will offer purses of $50,000; $12,500 claiming races will carry a purse of $32,500; $8,000 claiming races will be run for $27,500; and bottom level claiming races will now carry a purse of $20,000. Over the course of each weekend, there will be stakes races restricted to either horses foaled in Massachusetts or sired by a Massachusetts-based stallion. Each offers a purse of $50,000 and is a showcase for the Massachusetts Thoroughbred breeding industry. In addition to live racing, the track will be hosting a food truck festival each weekend featuring food trucks from a variety of local vendors, craft beer, live music and family fun activities. About Suff olk Downs Built by 3,000 workers in just 62 days when Massachusetts authorized pari-mutuel wagering in 1935, the historic track has been a showcase for some of the most famous names in Thoroughbred racing history, including Seabiscuit, Whirlaway, John Henry, Cigar and Skip Away. In 2018, the track conducted four weekends of live racing with an average daily purse in excess of $500,000, including incentives. For more information, visit www.suff olkdowns.com. ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Division 208 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 023141 (617) 768-5800 Docket No. MI19P1491EA Estate of: Michael James Matorana Also Known As: Michael J. Matorana Date of Death: July 10, 2018 NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE To all persons who have or may have some interest in the above given that the Petitioner Christopher M. Matorana of Malden, MA Family Court, not sooner than seven (7) days after this notice, a Petition for Informal Probate of a Will Petition for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative to serve without surety on the bond Christopher M. Matorana of Malden, MA. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. April 5, 2019 State commission releases report outlining recommended actions to Support LGBTQ Youth across Massachusetts Report also includes new youth risk behavior survey results BOSTON – The Massachusetts Commission on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning (LGBTQ) Youth recently released its annual recommendations to state lawmakers and regulators outlining actions to be taken to better support LGBTQ youth in communities across the Commonwealth. The report includes new data from the state’s youth risk behavior survey results. The commission released its report during a ceremony at the Massachusetts State House. During the ceremony new commission memof Massachusetts youth identifi ed as LGBTQ. The data also show some troubling trends among LGBTQ youth, including: 22.3 percent of LGBTQ youth report having been bullied in the past year, compared to 12.8 percent of non-LGBTQ youth. Approximately 35 percent of LGBTQ youth report having hurt themselves on purpose in past year, including having cut or burned themselves. This is compared to 11.2 percent of non-LGBTQ youth. Approximately 31 percent of bers were also sworn in. “This report outlines important steps that should be taken to better support LGBTQ youth across Massachusetts, said Corey Prachniak-Rincón, Director of the Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth. “The results of the Youth Risk Behavior Survey demonstrate the critical need that exists to ensure LGBTQ youth are healthy, safe, and thriving as they grow into adulthood.” The Youth Risk Behavior Survey shows that 15.2 percent LGBTQ youth seriously considered suicide in the past year, compared to 9.9 percent of non-LGBTQ youth. Alarmingly, 16.3 percent of LGBTQ youth made a suicide attempt, compared to 4.1 percent of non-LGBTQ youth. The report focuses on four core areas for state lawmakers and regulators to consider, including LGBTQ inclusion, ending homelessness, advancing justice, and sexual and mental health. Among the recommendations in the report, the Commission is advocating for: All state employees and contractors to receive basic training on LGBTQ inclusion, more guidance and support for schools to work on LGBTQ inclusion, an increase in funding for the prevention and treatment of youth homelessness, improving ID access for youth experiencing homelessness and the creation of a bill of rights for people experiencing homelessness. All school districts in the Commonwealth to off er comprehensive, evidence-based, and LGBTQ-inclusive sexual health education An increase in HIV funding; an expansion in the availability of PrEP, and signifi cant reform to the mental healthcare system The Commission also supports the passage of legislation waiting Governor Charlie Baker’s signature that would ban the practice of “conversion therapy” on LGBTQ youth in Massachusetts. The full report, released today, can be accessed online at www.mass.gov/cgly. LAW OFFICES OF JOSEPH D. CATALDO, P.C. “ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW” • ESTATE/MEDICAID PLANNING • WEALTH MANAGEMENT • WILLS/TRUSTS/ESTATES • INCOME TAX PREPARATION • ELDER LAW 369 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 (617)-381-9600 JOSEPH D. CATALDO, CPA, MST, PFS, ESQUIRE. AICPA Personal Financial Specialist Designee Public Notice Cambridge Health Alliance Community Health Improvement Funding Plan The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has approved application for Determination of Need (No. CHA- 18090915RE) to fund a second CT scanner at the Cambridge Hospital on the condition that Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) make a total Community Health Initiative (CHI) contribution of $100,007, of which $10,000 has been directed to the CHI Statewide Initiative and $90,007 (the CHI Community Funding) is to be directed toward local CHA initiatives. CHA’s will focus on addressing priorities of mental health and substance use disorders Recovery Coach Program to increase engagement and connection of addicted individuals with community recovery services and engagement of individuals with mental health disorders. In addition, the Gavin Foundation has applied to DPH for funding to open a recovery center in Malden. If this center is funded by Department of Public Health, CHA will also contribute Community Funds to The Gavin Foundation to support the opening of the recovery center. April 5, 2019 • RETIREMENT PLANNING
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