Page 20 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 18, 2024 BEACON | FROM PAGE 17 cies across the state, but all of our statewide network has indicated they have a need for diapers. Participating agencies in our network are currently operating their programs at [full] capacity and hold long waitlists,” said Colleen Cullen, MASSCAP’s Grants and Compliance Director. “We applaud the federal government for recognizing the need, but this funding only begins to scratch the surface.” MASSCAP also urged passage of state legislation that would create a diaper program funded and operated by the state. The two bills (H 149 and S 104) were given a favorable report by the Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Committee but have been stuck in the House Ways and Means Committee since February 15. «Access to diapers is a critical need for families across the commonwealth and no caregiver should have to make compromises because a basic necessity like diapers is unaff ordable,” said Sen. Joan Lovely (D-Salem) who sponsored the bill in the Senate. “[The bill] would be a major step in supporting the caregivers of the commonwealth by expanding access to free diapers through food pantries, providing much-needed relief for our low-income families’ need.” ATTORNEY GENERAL CAMPBELL FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST TIK Experienced Caregiver Available Certified Home Health Care Aid available for new clients. Services include: Bathing, grocery shopping, Doctor’s appointments, etc. Transportation provided. References available. Email Betty Anne at: Bettyannemasha@gmail.com Humane Removal Service COMMONWEALTH WILDLIFE CONTROL ANIMAL & BIRD REMOVAL INCLUDING RODENTS CALL 617-285-0023 Discount Tree Service 781-269-0914 ~ School Bus Drivers Wanted ~ 7D Licensed School Bus Drivers Malden Trans is looking for reliable drivers for the new school year. We provide ongoing training and support for licensing requirements. Applicant preferably lives local (Malden, Everett, Revere). Part-time positions available and based on AM & PM school hours....15-30 hours per week. Good driver history from Registry a MUST! If interested, please call David @ 781-322-9401. CDL SCHOOL BUS DRIVER WANTED Compensation: $28/hour School bus transportation company seeking active CDL drivers who live LOCALLY (Malden, Everett, Chelsea and immediate surrounding communities). - Applicant MUST have BOTH S and P endorsements as well as Massachusetts school bus certificate. Good driver history from Registry a MUST! - Part-time hours, BUT GUARANTEED 20-35 HOURS PER WEEK depending on experience. Contact David @ 781-322-9401. CITY OF EVERETT 25-18 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) The City of Everett seeks a professional firm to provide Grant Administration Services for the implementation of CDBG program activities funded by a FY 2024 Massachusetts CDBG (MCDBG) grant from the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC). The approved grant activities include: • Everett Housing Rehabilitation Program (10 units), • Five social service activities: Housing Families, Bread of Life, Mystic Valley Elder Services, For Kids Only and Everett Adult Learning Center The city seeks the services of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Manager and a Housing Rehabilitation Specialist to assist in the administration and implementation of the grant. Proposals including all services are preferred but that does not preclude any proposal having one or two services from being awarded. Firms/individuals must submit 3 copies (one original + 2 copies) of the complete proposal package as specified within the bid. The IFB may be downloaded from the city website www.cityofeverett.com. Responses to the RFP must be received no later than Wednesday, October 28, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the address listed above. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals should it be deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Everett to do so. October 18, 2024 Professional TREE REMOVAL & Cleanups 24-HOUR SERVICE TOK – Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell has fi led a lawsuit in Suff olk Superior Court against TikTok for intentionally designing its social media platform to be addictive and harmful to young users and deceiving the public about its eff orts to keep its platform safe. The lawsuit alleges this violates the state’s consumer protection laws and has contributed to a youth mental health crisis among the hundreds of thousands of young people in the Bay State who use TikTok’s platform. “Massachusetts will not tolerate a future where companies exploit the vulnerabilities of young people for profi t,” said Campbell. “Today’s lawsuit further demonstrates my offi ce’s focus on the wellbeing of our children by laying out arguments that TikTok, primarily driven by greed, designed technology that leads young people to become compulsive and addicted users of the platform, harming their wellbeing and contributing to the ongoing youth mental health crisis across our country.” QUOTABLE QUOTES CHARLIE RETURNS – Former Bay State Gov. Charlie Baker spoke at the UMass Club last week about his work as president of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the organization that regulates student athletics at some 1,100 schools in the United States, and one in Canada. Baker began his duties at the NCAA in March 2023 following his decision not to run for a third term as governor. While the speech and Q&A session focused on the NCAA, Baker was asked several times about his possible return to politics. Here are some of his responses: “If someone told me, literally, in October of ‹22, rolling into the end of my term... you’re going to be president of the NCAA, I would have said, ‹yeah right.’ So, I never rule anything out.” «I’m not old enough to run for president, I’m only turning 68 this year.» «I’m not here to talk about [who I am voting for in the presidential race].” «I’m here to talk about college sports and the NCAA, and that’s why I’m here. I’m not here to talk about other stuff .” “I think we live in really challenging times, and it’s important [for] really good people to step up [and consider running for elective offi ce].” 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 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 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 October 7-11, the House met for a total of 29 minutes and the Senate met for a total of 32 minutes. Mon. Oct. 7 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:21 a.m. Senate 11:06 a.m. to 11:25 a.m. Tues. Oct. 8 No House session No Senate session Wed. Oct. 9 No House session No Senate session Thurs. Oct.10 House 11:00 a.m. to 11:09 a.m. Senate 11:07 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. Fri. Oct.11 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.
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