Page 14 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 10, 2025 Snow Thrower Safety Tips: Keep Best Practices in Mind This Winter C learing snow and ice from driveways, sidewalks and parking lots is no small job. You rely on your outdoor power equipment to do the heavy lifting, and it’s important to keep safety in mind. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) reminds home and business owners to use snow throwers, often referred to as snow blowers, safely and off ers tips to help. “Weather today is unpredictable. You need to have your snow thrower serviced and ready to power up,” says OPEI President and CEO Kris Kiser. “Review your owner’s manual so you can use your equipment safely.” Kiser says preparation is key and that home and business owners should consider the following: Review the owner’s manual. Check the owner’s manual for safe handling procedures. If the manual cannot be found, look it up online, and store a copy on your computer so it’s available to reference in the future. Review how to operate controls. Be able to shut off equipment quickly. Check equipment. The snow thrower should be powered off when being checked over. Adjust any cables and check the auger. Charge batteries. Locate the batteries for your snow thrower and charge them fully before it snows. Purchase fuel. Be sure to use the correct fuel recommended by the equipment’s manufacturer. For most gasoline-powered snow throwers, that is E10 or less. ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ City of Everett Often fuel stations are closed after a storm so buy gasoline in advance of storms. Fuel that is more than 30 days old can phase separate and cause operating problems. For more information on fueling properly see www.opei. org/programs/ethanolwarning Store and use fuel properly. Place gasoline in a proper fuel container and label it with the date purchased and the ethanol content. Store fuel safely and out of the reach of children. Fill the fuel tank outside before starting the engine and while the engine is cold. Never add fuel to a running or hot engine. Clear the area. Snow can sometimes hide objects. Doormats, hoses, balls, toys, boards, wires, and other debris should be removed from areas you intend to clear. When run over by a snow thrower, these objects may harm the machine or people. Dress for winter weather. Locate safety gear now, and place it in an accessible closet or location. Wear safety glasses, gloves and footwear that can handle cold and slippery surfaces when operating the snow thrower. KEY SAFETY TIP: Never put your hands inside the auger or chute. Use a clean out tool to unclog snow or debris from the snow thrower. Your hands should never go inside the auger or chute. Turn OFF the snow thrower if EVERETT CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE FOR A ZONING ORDINANCE CHANGE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 32 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE: INCLUSIONARY ZONING To all interested parties, In accordance with MGL Chapter 40A, Section 5 and Section 12 of the City of Everett Zoning Ordinance (Revised Ordinances, Appendix A), the Everett City Council shall conduct the required public hearing for changes to the city’s zoning ordinance. Said public hearing shall be held during a regular meeting of the council on Monday, January 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the City Council Chambers at Everett City Hall, Third Floor, 484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149. At said meeting, the public shall be allowed to speak on proposed amendments to the City of Everett’s Zoning Ordinance by modifying Sections 32 of the Zoning Ordinance – Inclusionary Zoning. A copy of the documents associated with this proposed amendment shall be available in the City Clerk’s Office for public inspection. A list of the changes being proposed to Section 32 can also be found in Item 6 of the Planning Board agenda for their meeting of January 6, 2024. This agenda is posted on the city web site at the following link:https://cityof everett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/01-06-2025-Planning-Board.pdf. A copy of an updated version of Section 32 if these changes are adopted as submitted can also be found on pages 106 thru 112 of the agenda packet for the December 9, 2024 regular meeting of the City Council. This agenda packet is posted on the city web site at the following link: https://cityofeverett.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12-09-2024-City-Council.pdf. Questions and comments may be directed in advance of the public hearing to the Legislative Aide for the City Council, Michael Mangan at Michael.Mangan@ci.everett.ma.us or 617-394-2237. Stephanie Martins, President Michael Mangan, Legislative Aide January 10, 2025 you need to clear a clog. If you need to remove debris or unclog snow, always turn off the snow thrower. Wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop before clearing any clogs or debris. Operate in visible conditions. Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility or light. Aim with care. Never throw snow toward people or cars. Keep children or pets inside and away from your snow thrower when it is operating. Use extreme caution on slopes and hills. Use caution when changing directions on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes. Know where the cord is. If using an electric powered snow thrower, be aware of where the power cord is at all times. Avoid tripping. - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Division Docket No. MI24P6374 Estate of: PATRICIA A. LORUSSO Date of Death: August 28, 2022 INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Stacy N. Muise of Danvers, MA a Will has been admitted to informal probate. Stacy N. Muise of Danvers, MA has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the 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. January 10, 2025
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