Page 20 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2024 “Massachusetts residents BEACON | FROM Page 19 855-GO-4-GLAS 1. On Dec. 13, 11967, what actor in “In Living Color,” who later had his own show and starred in “Ray,” was born? 2. The Yeti (abominable snowman) has mostly been reported to exist in what mountains? 3. What U.S. First Lady who had worked as a journalist established the White House tradition of themed Christmas decorations? 4. Traditionally, what is a sugarplum? 5. On Dec. 14, 1994, construction began on the Three Gorges Dam on what river? 6. Is a snowstorm the same as a blizzard? 7. On Dec. 15, 2011, what war ended? 8. What is sometimes known as fi ve-alarm? 9. In which year did a human first go to space: 1961, 1965 or 1970? 10. How are Huron, Mohawk and Oneida similar? 11. On Dec. 16, 1903, NYC imAnswers SPORTS | FROM Page 9 continue to bring the heat versus all of our GBL opponents. Advocate: What is an area that will need to see some growth? MacDonald-Ciambelli: As the only team in the GBL without a designated coach in this area, we consistently struggle in the shotput. However, we have been focusing a lot on strength training in preseason to help in this area, thanks to our volunteer Coach Maggie Mullins. With Maggie’s strength guidance and Francoise’s focus on technique sharing, I am confi dent that we will see some impressive PRs in the shot this year. Advocate: How is the league shaping up? MacDonald-Ciambelli: The GBL is always a super competitive league. Medford and Somerville have strong distance runners. Everett and Chelsea have really strong throwers. It’s always a great matchup out on the track. migrant Italo Marchioni received a patent for what food container that is edible? 12. What is “Mounties” a nickname for? 13. On Dec. 17, 1979, what U.S. president was the fi rst to recognize Hanukkah by lighting a menorah? 14. How are pinkie, ring and index similar? 15. What Shakespeare play title includes a name of an animal? 16. What country has “snow monkeys” (macaques) 17. On Dec. 18, 1892, what Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky ballet debuted in St. Petersburg? 18. What sci-fi character did James Earl Jones play the voice of? 19. In 2013, Guinness World Records awarded Brooklyn resident Scott Wiener for having the most kinds of what food container? 20. On Dec. 19, 1915, what French singer and actress known for “La Vie en Rose (Life in Pink) was born? have been kept in the dark about the conditions within emergency housing shelters for migrants. The shocking stories coming to light underscore just one reason why the Healey-Driscoll Administration needs to put an end to its open door policy welcoming migrants.” ---Mass GOP Chair Amy Carnevale on reports that Jon Fetherston, the former Director of a Massachusetts migrant shelter, has come forward as a whistleblower, exposing deeply disturbing and inhumane incidents within the state’s emergency shelter system. “The survey’s fi ndings highlight just how prevalent speeding is, especially among drivers who take other risks behind the wheel. Enforcement, community outreach and education continue to be absolutely critical to curbing a wide range of risky driving behaviors and ultimately lowering the number of traffi c crash fatalities in the U.S.” ---Mark Schieldrop, spokesperson for AAA, on its study that a higher proportion of American drivers admit to speeding, driving distracted and engaging in other risky behaviors than those who steadfastly follow the rules of the road. “The latest revenue numPERMIT | FROM Page 1 Neighbors also raised concerns about parking. There are only eight spaces available for the 29 units. However, attorney Larry Simione, who represents the Sica family, said leases for the building would exclude vehicles. Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna said there are plans in the works to have permitbers off er clear evidence that the ultra-wealthy are remaining in Massachusetts and paying more in state taxes. Because the ultra-rich are fi nally paying closer to their fair share of state taxes, Massachusetts can aff ord to invest in the well-educated workforce and reliable transportation system our economy depends on. Thanks to the voters who amended our Constitution to establish a fairer tax system, we can make Massachusetts more aff ordable for working families and start building an economy that works for everyone.” --- Andrew Farnitano, spokesperson for the Raise Up Massachusetts coalition, which led the campaign to pass the 2022 ballot question which imposed an additional 4 percent income tax, in addition to the fl at 5 percent one, on taxpayers’ earnings of more than $1 million annually. HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their disonly parking on Green Street. Residents in the new building would not be eligible for permits. “It’s too tall,” said Amanda Mackell adding that the Green St. Neighborhood is primarily single and two-family houses. The proposed apartment building would be completely out of character. “And we’ll all be living in this building’s shadow,” she said. tricts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been fi led. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of December 2-6, the House met for a total of two hours and 53 minutes 37 minutes and the Senate met for a total of two hours and 50 minutes. Mon Dec. 2 House 11:02 a.m. to 1:01 p.m. Senate 11:01 a.m. to 1:09 p.m. Tues. Dec. 3 No House session No Senate session Wed. Dec. 4 No House session No Senate session Thurs. Dec. 5 House 11:02 a.m. to 11:56 a.m. Senate 11:13 a.m. to 11:55 a.m. Fri. Dec. 6 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019. Neighbors also raised concerns about landscaping planned for the Green St. side of the building which they say will actually be in the street and will create a bottleneck on the road. Despite those concerns, the council followed the favorable recommendation from the zoning subcommittee and voted to approve the special permit. 1. Eric Marlon Bishop (known professionally as Jamie Foxx) 2. High Himalayas 3. “Jackie” Kennedy 4. A candy of hardened sugar layers around nuts, seeds or spices in a plum shape 5. Yangtze 6. Meteorologists have strict stipulations for a blizzard, such as visibility and wind speed. 7. Iraq 8. A fire or hot chili 9. 1961 (cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin) 10. They are Iroquois Indian tribes. 11. Ice cream cone 12. The Royal Mounted Police of Canada 13. Jimmy Carter 14. They are types of fingers. 15. “The Taming of the Shrew” 16. Japan 17. “The Nutcracker” 18. Darth Vader 19. Pizza boxes (595) 20. Édith Piaf
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