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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 15, 2023 Page 25 BEACON | FROM PAGE 24 ON HEIGHT AND WEIGHT (H 1705) – A bill that would prohibit discrimination on the basis of a person’s height or weight, unless for the purpose of compliance with any established state, federal or industry safety standard, was heard by the Judiciary Committee. “This bill takes an important step towards rectifying biases about a person’s height and weight factors often beyond their control,” said sponsor Rep. Tram Nguyen (D-Andover). “Body size discrimination aff ects all aspects of an individual’s life, from the workplace, to healthcare, to their education. By safeguarding individuals from discrimination based on their lookswe not only promote equal opportunities but also foster a healthier and more equitable community.” . INVESTIGATE WHY WOMEN PAY MORE FOR THE SAME PRODUCTS BOUGHT BY MEN (H 1639) – Another bill heardby the Judiciary Committee would establish a working group on gender equity to investigate the price diff erentiations between products marketed to males versus those marketed to females. Supporters said this so-called “pink tax” refers to a markup on goods and services marketed to women in which men pay less for similar or even identical products and services. They said price discrimination, especially when based on gender, is unjust and should not be tolerated. Everyday transactions, including purchases for jeans, haircuts, children’s toys and hundreds of other products, are marked up for women. “The price of similar goods and services off ered to men and women suff ers from an embedded disparity along gendered lines,” said sponsor Rep. Jay Livingston (D-Boston). “I have proposed this legislation to start a commission that will examine potential solutions that will address this pricing discrimination issue.” APPLY CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAWS TO TOWN MEETING ARTICLES (H 4173) – A bill before the Election Laws Committee would apply the state’s campaign finance election laws to political entities or expenditures made to infl uence the outcome of articles that appear on Town Meeting warrants. “Local policy decisions should be made by town residents, but a loophole in campaign fi nance law allows for unfettered spending by outside groups to sway town decisions,” said co-sponsor Rep. Dylan Fernandes (D-Falmouth). “Our bill closes the loophole and stems the fl ow of dark money that too often drowns out the voice of locals. It’s time to give power back to the people.” “Political spending on issues before Town Meetings should be required to follow the same rules of the road as candidates, ballot questions and other political campaigns,” said co-sponsor Sen. Julian Cyr (D-Truro). “It’s bewildering and distressing that people with deep pockets and fi - nancial interests think they can buy their way into our local governance. We’re done with monied interests trying to sway town politics on the Cape and Islands. Voters deserve to know who is behind campaigns seeking to infl uence local policies that will impact those of us who live here year-round. Our robust laws on political spending have served the commonwealth’s representative democracy well for a half century — those should apply to lobbying at Town Meeting.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “Well, I’m proud of the things that we were able to get done born whose signature song was “La Vie en Rose” (Life in Pink)? 14. In what movie would you fi nd the four main food groups of candy, candy canes, candy corn and syrup? 1. On Dec. 15, 1791, Congress ratifi ed the fi rst 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution; what is the document known as? 2. Reportedly, in 1997, in the competition to be the Massachusetts state cookie, the Toll House chocolate chip cookie beat what cookie? 3. What country was the fi rst to legalize cryptocurrency? 4. On Dec. 16, 1773, the Boston Tea Party took place; when were words “Boston Tea Party” fi rst printed: 1774, 1825 or 1899? 5. In what decade was the “mod” British culture? 6. December 17 is National Maple Syrup Day; what term means an area mostly of sugar maples? 7. What author of “Little House on the Prairie” said that “we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmastime”? 8. Reportedly, the Inuit people use “song duels” to settle disputes; in what three countries do they live? 9. What was the last name of the American comic “Zeppo”? 10. On Dec. 18, 1966, what “Christmas” TV special aired that was adapted from a Dr. Seuss children’s book? 11. Poinsettias are native to what country? 12. In what 1960s TV series would you fi nd the Russian spy Illya Kuryakin? 13. On Dec. 19, 1915, what French singer/actress was ANSWERS 15. Salem, Mass., native Nathaniel Hawthorne died while on a trip to the White Mountains with what president from New Hampshire? 16. In the 1880s what American dime-store magnate became rich, including by importing glass ornaments from Germany? 17. On Dec. 20, 1790, the first American cotton mill began operation on the Blackstone River in what state? 18. How are hurdle, rib and seed similar? 19. What popular carol was originally a German folk song unrelated to Christmas? 20. On Dec. 21, 1946, Louis Jordan’s R&B single “Ain’t Nobody Here But Us Chickens” debuted on the charts; he is called the King of what early automated music player? this year. You know, as I look back, and it’s a time of refl ection to a certain extent, as I look back on the year, I mean, the budget that we passed that I signed,[had] really, really important investments, education, workforce, climate initiatives, housing. Tax cuts for the fi rst time in over 20 years.” ---Gov. Maura Healey refl ecting on her fi rst year in offi ce. “The Digital Equity Partnerships Program supports organizations across Massachusetts that help residents build their digital skills and get online so they can participate fully in our state economy, access modern health services, get connected to loved ones and so much more. We are excited to announce today’s grants through the Massachusetts Broadband Institute, which will help make technology more accessible for everyone across the state.” --- Massachusetts Secretary of BEACON | SEE PAGE 27 379 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 Conservation Commission Everett City Hall, Room 40 484 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 Carlo DeMaria Jr., Mayor Jon E. Norton Chairman Phone: 617-394-5004 FAX: 617-394-5002 LEGAL NOTICE The Everett Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at 7 PM pursuant to the Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. 131 c40. The hearing will include consideration of a Request for a Determination of Applicability (RDA) by Christopher Wagner of VHB representing Everett Landco, LLC, to determine whether jurisdictional wetland resource areas are present at the former Exxon Mobil Terminal Property at 52 Beacham Street. Said hearing will be held in the George Keverian Meeting Room, City Hall, 484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149. To view application and related plans, contact the Conservation Agent Tom Philbin 617-309-8038. Jon E. Norton Chairman Everett Conservation Commission December 15, 2023 1. The Bill of Rights 2. Fig Newton 3. El Salvador (Bitcoin) 4. 1825 (Reportedly, at the time “Party” referred to a group of men, not an event.) 5. 1960s 6. Sugar bush 7. Laura Ingalls Wilder 8. Alaska, USA, Canada and Greenland 9. Marx 10. “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” 11. Mexico 12. “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.” 13. Edith Piaf 14. “Elf” 15. Franklin Pierce 16. F. W. Woolworth 17. Rhode Island 18. They are knitting stitches. 19. “O Tannenbaum” (celebrating the evergreen fir tree) 20. The jukebox

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