THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 28, 2026 Page 17 BHRC | FROM PAGE 16 Senate budget debates, Sen. Rausch attended an invitation-only bipartisan conference for state lawmakers recognized as national leaders on election law and policy,” said Madelein McCormick, Rausch’s Chief of Staff . “Formal sessions rarely occur during the week after budget and was not scheduled until the senator was already at the conference. Accordingly, she was unable to vote.” Sens. Mike Barrett and Dylan Fernandes did not respond to repeated requests from Beacon Hill Roll Call asking them why they missed roll call votes. 2026 SENATE ATTENDANCE RECORDS THROUGHT AUGUST 22 Here are the 2026 roll call attendance records of local senators through August 22. The attendance records are based on 122 roll calls. The percentage listed next to the senator’s name is the percentage of roll call votes on which the senator voted. The number in parentheses represents the number of roll calls that he or she missed. Sen. Jason Lewis 100 percent (0) ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL ALLOW CREDIT UNIONS TO PAY THEIR BOARD MEMBERS (H 1338) – The House and Senate gave fi nal approval to and sent to Gov. Maura Healey a bill that would allow credit unions to compensate their board members for their service. “I was proud to sponsor this legislation which would modernize current law by allowing credit unions to compensate their board members for their service,” said sponsor Sen. Pavel Payano (D-Lawrence). “Under existing statute, board members may only be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.” Payano continued, “This bill would permit compensation to be set and approved by the membership at an annual meeting, giving credit unions the fl exibility to determine appropriate levels of compensation as needed … Credit unions play a vital role in supporting our communities, and this update will help them attract and retain strong leadership, strengthen PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Public Hearing, and 2025 Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) 15-Day Public Comment Period The Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) is in the process of drafting the Program Year 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The CAPER will be available for public review and comment for 15 days – September 10, 2026 through September 25, 2026. The CAPER describes how the City’s Community Development Block Grant and the North Suburban Consortium’s HOME grant funds were expended from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 to carry out housing, homeless and community development objectives, strategies, and activities outlined in the City’s 2025 Annual Action Plan. All written comments received will be included in the final CAPER sent to HUD along with the City’s responses. Copies of the draft report will be available at https://www.cityofmalden. org/873/HUD-Reports-and-Notices. Printed copies will also available for public review by appointment starting September 10, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday at the OSPCD Office at 215 Pleasant Street, Third Floor, Malden, MA. If you wish to pick-up a hard copy of the draft CAPER, please email Paul Goldstein, HOME Program Director, at pgoldstein@ cityofmalden.org to make an appointment. Written comments may be submitted to Paul Goldstein, HOME Program Director, by email to pgoldstein@cityofmalden.org or in writing to OSPCD, Malden City Hall, Third Floor, Malden, MA 02148. Please include “CAPER” in the subject line. For consideration, comments must be received no later than September 25, 2026. A public hearing will be held on September 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM, at Malden City Hall in the Mayor’s Conference Room on the fourth floor. Residents requiring accommodations, translation, or interpretation services should contact Paul Goldstein, at 781-324-5720 x5731 or pgoldstein@ cityofmalden.org. their institutions and enhance their ability to serve their members. We look forward to seeing the governor sign this important legislation into law.” BOSTON MAKES CUT TO FINAL THREE CITIES TO POSSIBLY HOST THE 2028 DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION - The Democratic National Committee announced that Boston, Denver and Philadelphia made the fi nal cut and are the three cities being considered to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention. “We are honored to move forward to the fi nal stage as host for the 2028 Democratic National Convention and will continue to work alongside our incredible partners and the Greater Boston community to share the best of our city with the Democratic National Committee,” said Steve Kerrigan, chair of the Massachusetts Democratic State Committee. “Time and again, Massachusetts has demonstrated the vision and capability to take on ambitious events and carry them through to success -- backed by the infrastructure, talent and civic spirit that make great achievements possible. We are honored to join Denver and Philadelphia as this process moves forward.” “Coming off this successful summer hosting the World Cup, Tall Ships and MA 250 events, the people of Massachusetts have shown that we can host major events and showcase our state to the entire world,” said Gov. Healey. “The 2028 election will be an important moment to choose the direction of our country, and there is no better city than Boston to chart that future. I’m thrilled that Boston has advanced to the next round, and I look forward to working with partners like Mayor Wu and other leaders in this next phase of the convention process.” “Throughout the World Cup, Boston showed the entire world that our beautiful, safe and wel- LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS TRIAL COURT OF MASSACHUSETTS JUVENILE COURT DEPARTMENT Suffolk County Juvenile Court 24 New Chardon St. Boston Boston, MA 02114 (617) 788-8525 Docket No. 25CP0127BO SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION, CARE AND PROTECTION, TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO: Amilton Pedro De Oliveira: A petition has been presented to this court by DCF - Roxbury, seeking, as to the following child: Elijah S. Lerebours, that said child be found in need of care and protection and committed to the Department of Children and Families. The court may dispense the rights of the person(s) named herein to receive notice of or to consent to any legal proceeding affecting the adoption, custody, or guardianship or any other disposition of the child named herein, if it finds that the child is in need of care and protection and that the best interests of the child would be served by said disposition. You are hereby ORDERED to appear in this court, at the court address set forth above, on the following date and time: 10/27/2026 at 09:00 AM Hearing on Merits (CR/CV) You may bring an attorney with you. If you have a right to an attorney and if the court determines that you are indigent, the court will appoint an attorney to represent you. If you fail to appear, the court may proceed on that date and any date thereafter to a trial on the merits and adjudication of this matter. For further information call the Office of the Clerk-Magistrate at (617) 788-8525. WITNESS, Hon. Joseph F. Johnston, FIRST JUSTICE, DATE ISSUED: 08/20/2026 DONNA M. CIAMPOLI CLERK-MAGISTRATE August 28, September 04, 11, 2026 coming city is the perfect venue to host important events that can bring people together from all communities,” said Boston Mayor Michelle Wu. “Boston is ready to host a Democratic National Convention that will showcase our vibrant, diverse city to a global audience, welcome guests and delegates to hotels within walking distance of both the convention venues and our major attractions and deliver major economic benefi ts to local businesses. We are proud to off er the country clear proof of the progress that’s possible when we build the America our founders fought for.” HEARING IMPAIRED (S 2120) – The House and Senate, on a voice vote without a BHRC | SEE PAGE 18
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