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Page 18 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2023 HOUSING | FROM Page 1 1. On Feb. 10, 1996, Garry Kasparov began a chess match against Deep Blue, a computer built by what corporation? 2. What country, where the banana fl ower is sacred, produces the mot bananas: Brazil, China or India? 3. On Feb. 11, 1753, the first hospital in the United States, Pennsylvania Hospital, started; what Founding Father cofounded it? 4. The University of Florida Gators were the namesake of what product? 5. Can pigs get sunburnt? 6. On Feb. 12, 1877, the first long-distance phone call and also the first news dispatch made by telephone connected what two Massachusetts port cities? 7. The 1974 Super Bowl ad for Noxzema featured what Super Bowl legend? 8. How are Gentoo, Chinstrap and Emperor similar? 9. On Feb. 13, 1914, ASCAP was founded to protect its members; what does ASCAP stand Answers for? 10. Since 1932, what NYC venue has been the largest indoor theater in the world? 11. How are “The General,” “The Lady Vanishes” and “Silver Streak” similar? 12. The giant water lily is native to what continent? 13. On Feb. 14, 1849, the fi rst of what kind of American-made cards were sold in Worcester, Mass.? 14. What fictional feline was the fi rst cartoon character to be made into a parade balloon? 15. What U.S. president has a 2005-2013 sitcom set in his birthplace (Scranton, Pa.)? 16. On Feb. 15, 2007, what New England Indians were offi cially recognized as an Indian nation? 17. In what fi lm is C3PO the fi rst character to speak? 18. What is the name of the lead in lead pencils? 19. What sex are clams? 20. On Feb. 16, 2005, what pro sports league cancelled its season due to a labor disagreement? vowed Powers, who suggested using the McKinley School as an alternative site. Powers also said that petitions opposing the project that were going around were being circulated for political reasons. “I suspect they want to run for a seat on the council,” said Powers. According to Atty. Gerry D’Ambrosio, the facility being proposed is not a sober house or a detox facility, but restorative housing for homeless people with mental health issues. “The goal is to provide psychiatric care, drug counseling when needed, and vocational training, where they can get treatment and allow them to better their lives,” stated the attorney. According to past police reports by Oak Island residents, there are homeless people currently living by the railroad tracks in an encampment behind Arcadia Street. “There’s a screening process for admission where every participant must be vetted for any criminal background and will provide 100% preference for Revere residents,” said the attorney. City Council President Patrick Keefe told the emotional audience that the issue was not in front of the council. He also explained that the Dover Amendment, a state law, exempts agricultural, religious and educational developments from zoning requirements and regulations. “All 11 of us have zero say in this,” said Keefe. “I’d love to have your voices heard, but understand this is not a council issue.” Councillor-at-Large Anthony Zambuto agreed negotiating with the developer is the best way forward. “We can’t solve this issue unless we can convince the developer to take a diff erent track,” said Zambuto, adding that he is not optimistic. One Arcadia Street resident summed up the feelings of the neighborhood. “We agree Revere needs this type of facility but not in a densely settled residential neighborhood,” he told the council. In the Spring of 2022, the proposed project, which consists of one-third of an acre of land, was originally proposed for four residential townhouses and a marina which was eventually shot down by the residents. A resident who lives close by the site at 51 Arcadia St. said it feels like the buck is being passed. He said the building inspector and the zoning board can reject the project. “And when the city is sued, I expect the city to fi ght for us,” he said. Ned Almeida of 40 Arcadia St. said that over the past few years the neighborhood has gotten younger and is now full of children who are always outside. “A facility like this is a good idea somewhere, but our neighborhood is not set up for it,” said Almeida. “You don’t have a vote, but I would like to hear you have our backs. It would make us more powerful.” Doug Brecker of 15 Arcadia St., who is also a developer, said residents could take a stand with a legal challenge. He off ered to spearhead that challenge and invited neighbors to join him. “You can fi le litigation and I hope you get what you want,” said Keefe. “They will have to follow reasonable building and zoning requirements, but the Dover Amendment allows them to do this,” said Keefe. “You asked for the support of the City Council. We can’t retaliate, but we can pick up the phone and say, ‘Is this the best idea?’” The council voted unanimously in favor of having D’Ambrosio come to a meeting to discuss the project. Councillors also unanimously approved Rizzo’s motion to send a letter to D’Ambrosio outlining the objections to the project. COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SALES & RENTALS List withList with us in the us in the New Y New Year!ear! Sandy Juliano Broker/President Follow Us On: New Listing by Sandy Single family, 81 Florence St., Everett $649,900 SOLD BY NORMA ~ Help Wanted ~ Part-time Laborer Wanted. 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