THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 8, 2023 Page 21 before? 12. What animals have baleen? 13. What former basketball player was called “Dr. J”? 1. On Dec. 8, 1933, what comedian/actor was born who famously portrayed “Geraldine”? 2. A “slider” participates in what winter sport? 3. Boston’s offi cial Christmas tree comes from what Canadian province? 4. On Dec. 9, 1998, what international organization declared anti-Semitism a type of racism? 5. In 1892 “The Nutcracker” ballet premiered in what country? 6. In what fi lm did Rex Harrison portray a teacher of phonetics? 7. Candy canes were shaped to resemble what? 8. On Dec. 10, 1768, the oldest continuously revised and published work (in English) had part of its fi rst edition published; what is it called? 9. What fictional cat wears a red bowtie and red and white hat? 10. What had a smokers’ lounge, a lightweight piano and lavish meals and was the last rigid airship used for commercial transport? 11. On Dec. 11, 1913, what Leonardo da Vinci painting was recovered after it had been stolen two years ANSWERS 14. On Dec. 12, 1891, the fi rst game of basketball was played in what Massachusetts city? 15. What Latin phrase means “my fault”? 16. In the 19th century, the German tradition of the Christmas tree was popularized by what European couple? 17. On Dec. 13, 1774, who rode to Portsmouth, N.H., to warn that the redcoats were coming? 18. What continent is the planet’s driest and has Wolf’s Fang Runway? 19. In space is it dark? 20. On Dec. 14, 1779, what U.S. president died who had a whiskey distillery on his estate? 379 Broadway Everett 617-381-9090 All occasions florist Wedding ~ Sympathy Tributes Plants ~ Dish Gardens Customized Design Work GIFT BASKETS Fruit Baskets www.EverettFlorist.net CITY OF EVERETT - LEGAL NOTICE - ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 484 BROADWAY, ROOM 24 EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS 02149 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held on Monday December 18, 2023 at 6:00 PM, Everett City Hall, 3rd Floor George Keverian Hearing Room. All interested parties may attend and opinions will be heard regarding the following petition. LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF EVERETT NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Notice is hereby given that the City of Everett, acting through the Department of Planning and Development, will hold a public meeting on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Speaker George Keverian Room, 3rd floor, Everett City Hall, 484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149. The purpose of the meeting is to amend and update the City’s Community Development Strategy (CDS) and will include a discussion of Everett’s unmet housing and community development needs. The CDS is based on various planning documents used by a community, and outlines a plan of action intended to accomplish specific community development goals that will have a positive impact on the community. A community’s CDS will identify the goals and objectives of community development efforts over a 3-to5-year period and explain how the community expects to address the priorities with the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and non-CDBG funds. Each activity included in a Massachusetts CDBG application must relate to and be reflected in the Strategy. Any person or organization so wishing will be afforded an opportunity to be heard. Suggestions for CDS amendments may be made at the meeting or in writing to the Department of Planning and Development before the meeting. The City encourages a broad spectrum of participation by residents and other interested parties in order to better understand and serve the needs of the community. The meeting location is accessible to persons with physical disabilities. If you require a translator, an accommodation for a hearing impairment or other accommodation, contact the Department of Planning and Development no later than Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at City Hall, by contacting Matt Lattanzi matt.lattanzi@ci.everett.ma.us or calling 617-394-2334. December 8, 2023 Whereas a petition has been presented by: 3 Heath St. Property Address: Map/Parcel: G0-01-000100 Building Permit #: B-23-402 Person Requesting: Maguy Dorval 3 Heath St. Everett, MA, 02149 PROPOSAL: The applicant seeks to construct a new two-story addition and add a second floor to the existing single-story portion of an existing non-conforming structure. The applicant further seeks to construct a set of exterior stairs leading from the second-floor addition to the ground. The lot area is 2,250 sq. ft. according to plot plans provided by PFS Land Surveying Inc. Reason for Denial: Permit was denied in accordance with the City of Everett Zoning Ordinance as follows: Violations: The existing lot is nonconforming as to both frontage area, and the existing structure is nonconforming as to side yard setbacks. The proposed addition will increase the nonconforming nature of the structure. Therefore, a special permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals is required, pursuant to Section 3.F of the Zoning Ordinance. BOARD OF APPEALS FOR THE CITY OF EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS Mary Gerace - Chairman Roberta Suppa - Clerk of Board of Appeals December 01, 08, 2023 Advocate online: www.advocatenews.net 1. “Flip” Wilson 2. Luge 3. Nova Scotia 4. The U.N. General Assembly 5. Russia 6. “My Fair Lady” 7. A shepherd’s staff 8. “Encyclopedia Brittanica” 9. “The Cat in the Hat” 10. The Hindenburg (destroyed by fire in 1937) 11. The “Mona Lisa” 12. Whales (in the mouth) 13. Julius Erving 14. Springfield 15. Mea culpa 16. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert (who was German) 17. Paul Revere 18. Antarctica 19. No; it is bright, necessitating sunglasses. 20. George Washington
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