Page 20 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 15, 2024 OBITUARIES Roberta F. (Penta) Vozzella O f Saugus. Passed in the loving presence & care of her family at home on Wednesday, November 5th following a brief illness. She was 85 years old. Roberta was born on October 7, 1939, to her late parents, James & Mary (Marto) Penta in Boston. She was raised in Boston’s North End and was a proud alumna of Girls High in Boston, Class of 1957. Roberta married her husband Joseph Vozzella, also in 1957. She proudly raised her five children and ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ BOARD OF SELECTMEN PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Saugus Board of Selectmen will conduct a Public Hearing for the purpose of determining the percentage of local tax levy FY 2025 to be borne by each class of taxable property within the Town of Saugus, MA. This Public Hearing will be held in the Saugus Town Hall Auditorium, second floor, 298 Central Street, Saugus, MA on November 19, 2024 at 7:10 PM. Debra Panetta, Chairman Meredith K. Casagrande, Clerk November 08, 15, 2024 Lawn and Yard CareUSA FALL LAWN It’s Time For CLEAN-UPS - CALL NOW! • Reasonable rates • Fast, reliable service 781-521-9927 moved to Revere and then later to Saugus. Roberta worked as a Mutuals Clerk at the Wonderland Racetrack for 30 years. She was kind, generous and loving devotee to St. Anthony of Padua Church and the Novena, she also taught CCD at St. Anthony’s. Roberta was an avid reader and cherished her book BEACON | FROM PAGE 19 they approve of a proposed law that would allow persons aged 21 and older to grow, possess and use certain natural psychedelic substances for the treatment of PTSD, anxiety and depression. The substances could be purchased at an approved location for use under the supervision of a licensed facilitator. SUPPORTERS REACT: “We spoke to tens of thousands of Massachusetts voters and heard broad agreement that natural psychedelics should be more accessible to those who cannot find relief through traditional medication and therapy,” said a spokesperson for Massachusetts for Mental Health Options. “We understand there were concerns about the home grow provisions, and 1.On Nov. 15, 1887, what painter of “Black Iris,” “Ram’s Head” and “Sunrise” was born? 2.Wha are November’s flower, mums, also called? 3.How are Eva Perón, Ronald Reagan and Volodymyr Zelenskyy similar? 4.In 1931 about whom did the Boston Daily Globe state “Ex-President, Famous For Silence, Now Talks to ‘Doggies’ – Nap After Dinner is Part of His Daily Schedule”? 5.On Nov. 16, 2002, the first SARS virus case was reported in southern China; what does SARS stand for? 6.According to Guinness World Records, a Ukrainian achieved the fastest 10 km running while pushing a stroller (with baby): 22, 32 or 37 minutes? 7.In what year did Dallas QB Roger Staubach say “a Hail Mary” in a game – originating this expression in the NFL – 1962, 1975 or 1980? 8.On Nov. 17, 1968, the “Heidi Game” was held; what was it? 9.Which country has won 88% of Olympic table tennis gold medals: China, Cuba or USA? 10.What Concord author wrote in his journal, “An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day”? 11.On Nov. 18, 1963, what type of phone debuted in the USA? 12.The Roman god of fire, Vulcan, is the namesake of what geological formation? 13.On Nov. 19, 1867, Charles Dickens arrived in Boston while doing a two-year reading tour; what did he read from that club, Girlfriends of the North End. She was truly a woman of faith and lived her life by example. Roberta always put her family first, and treasured her time with them constantly, especially her grandchildren, of whom she was so proud. For over 40 years Roberta, and her husband Joe Sr. enjoyed spending time with family/ friends at their Second Home on George Street located in Barnstable, MA on the Cape. Many wonderful and loving memories were created over those years. She is the devoted wife of 60 years of the late Joseph S. Vozzella, Sr. Loving mother of Maria J. Ferro of North Andover, Christine A. Cavagnaro & her husband Louis, III, Robert J. Vozzella all of Revere, Anthony J. Vozzella & his late wife Astrid Prackatzch of San Francisthose concerns likely led to tonight’s result. But we have made hugely important strides on this issue of psychedelic therapy, and we will keep fighting to find new pathways for all those who struggle with their mental health. We look forward to working with legislators in the new session to continue advocating for access, for hope and for healing.” OPPONENTS REACT: ”Voters across Massachusetts came together to reject the passage of Question 4 in recognition of the negative impacts it would have to our neighborhoods, roads, hospitals, children, pets and public safety across the state,” said Caroline Alcock Cunningham, campaign manager for the Coalition for Safe Communities. “After being outspent by 80 to 1 from a flood of funding that came primarily from organihad a character seeing his own tombstone? 14.How are bass, clown and pike similar? 15.What musical that shows nightlife at the Kit Kat Club has the first song “Willkommen”? 16.What punctuation is called an interrobang? 17.On Nov. 20, 1942, what road opened that was originally called the Alcan Highway? 18.What are five taste elements? 19.Which turkey gobbles, female or male? 20.November 21 is National Stuffing Day; was there stuffing at the first Thanksgiving? co, CA, and the late Joseph S. Vozzella, Jr., and his wife Cheryl. She is the cherished grandmother of 10 grandchildren. Treasured sister of Christina Penta of Boston’s North End and Maryanne Penta of San Francisco, CA, and the late Paula DiMarino. She is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family & friends were invited to attend Visiting Hours on Saturday, November 9th in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza Home for Funerals, Revere. A Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere and Interment followed in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Anthony of Padua Church Building Fund, 250 Revere St., Revere, MA 02151. zations with a direct financial interest in Question 4’s passage, Massachusetts voters decided to overwhelmingly reject this poorly written and misguided ballot question.” QUESTION #5 (rejected 35.6 percent to 64.4 percent) asked voters if they approve of a proposed law that would gradually increase, over the course of five years, the current $6.75 per hour minimum hourly wage an employer must pay a tipped worker, as follows: To 64 percent of the state minimum wage on January 1, 2025; 73 percent of the state minimum wage on January 1, 2026; 82 precent of the state minimum wage on January 1, 2027; 91 percent of the state minimum wage on January 1, 2028; and 100 percent of the state BEACON | SEE PAGE 21 ANSWERS 1.Georgia O’Keeffe 2.Chrysanthemums 3.Before being in government, they were actors. 4.Calvin Coolidge 5.Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome 6.37 minutes, 26 seconds 7.1975 8.An Oakland Raiders vs. New York Jets game broadcast that was stopped to run the film “Heidi” – missing an exciting game ending 9.China 10.Henry David Thoreau 11.Push-button 12.Volcano 13.“A Christmas Carol” 14.They are types of fish. 15.“Cabaret” 16.Ending a sentence with both an exclamation point and a question mark 17.Alaska Highway 18.Bitter, salty, sour, sweet and umami (or savory) 19.Male 20.Reportedly, there is no evidence of that. 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