THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 1, 2023 Page 21 BEACON | FROM PAGE 18 islative 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 districts. 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 latenight 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 August 21-25, the House met for a total of 42 minutes while the Senate met for a total of 36 minutes. MON. AUGUST 21 House11:02 a.m. to 11:28 a.m. Senate 11:06 a.m. to 11:33 a.m. TUES. AUGUST 22 No House session No Senate session WED. AUGUST 23 No House session No Senate session THURS. AUGUST 24 House11:03 a.m. to 11:19 a.m. Senate 11:12 a.m. to 11:21 a.m. FRI. AUGUST 25 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. Clean-Outs! We take and dispose from cellars, attics, garages, yards, etc. We follow Social Distancing Guidelines! We also do demolition. Best Prices Call: 781-593-5308 781-321-2499 Frank Berardino MA License 31811 • 24 - Hour Service • Emergency Repairs BERARDINO Plumbing & Heating Residential & Commercial Service Gas Fitting • Drain Service 617.699.9383 Senior Citizen Discount ADVOCATE Call now! 617-387-2200 ADVERTISE ON THE WEB AT WWW.ADVOCATENEWS.NET CLASSIFIEDS
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