Page 18 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 11, 2019 BEACON | from page 16 cap and why voters overwhelmingly adopted it. They can 'study the impact' but a solution is in their hands." (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment. A “No” vote is against it.) Sen. Jason Lewis Ye s INCREASE FROM $30 TO $50 PER PUPIL (S 2350) Senate 11-27, rejected an amendment to a section of the bill that raises the per pupil minimum aid from $25 to $30. The amendment would raise the aid to $50 over seven years. The sponsor said the hike would only cost approximately $8 million over the seven-year period. “This increase in minimum per-pupil aid targets schools facing significant increases in their required local contribution without a corresponding increase in state aid,” said the amendment’s co-sponsor Sen. Michael Moore (D-Millbury). “This amendment further adjusts the local aid funding formula to more accurately provide for school districts’ costs, and to enhance resources available to our public schools so that all districts benefit from this legislation.” Amendment opponents said the amendment is popular of course, but also regressive. They noted there are several things in the underlying bill that will assist these same communities at whom the hike is aimed. They noted the bill already hikes the minimum for $25 to $30 per pupil. And the bill also ensures that $30 is guaranteed and does not have to be fought for in each state budget. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment. ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ MALDEN BOARD OF APPEAL PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Board of Appeal will hold a public hearing at the John and Christina Markey Community Center, 7 Washington Street, Malden at 6:30 P.M. on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 on Petition 19-011 by Renata Lima, for a variance of Section 400.7.7 Chapter 12, of the Revised Ordinances of 1991 as Amended of the City of Malden, Namely Dimensional Controls - Accessory Building Rear Setback Requirements, As per plans #RES-028887-2019 at the property known as and numbered 15 Jonathan Lane, Malden, MA and also known by City Assessor’s Parcel ID # 157-633-313. Petition & plans available for public review in Office of Assessor, 110 Pleasant St., 3rd floor. Malden MA or online at www.cityofmalden.org or https://permits. cityofmalden.org/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService. By: James O’Brien Chairman October 11, 18, 2019 ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ Malden Housing Authority MHA #061819 A/E IQC The Malden Housing Authority (MHA) is seeking a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from Architectural/Engineering (A/E) firms registered in Massachusetts that are interested in receiving an Indefinite-Quantity award of A/E services relating to the design and contract administration of various renovation and capital improvement work to be performed at MHA public housing developments located in Malden, MA. The MHA is seeking one or more qualified A&E Consultant(s) with proven experience and ability in providing design, construction administration and supervision, and other relevant professional services. The scope of work will consist of providing MHA with professional, licensed A/E services related to the construction of, additions to, and/or renovation or remediation of existing MHA properties. Separate task orders will be placed for each project as the need arises, with fees negotiated for each not to exceed 8% - 10% of the project’s total construction contract price as published. The initial term of the contract will be for one (1) year, with MHA having an option to extend, in its sole discretion, on each successive anniversary date hereof for up to four (4) additional consecutive one-year terms. Three copies of the company brochure and qualification statement are due at the Malden Housing Authority, 630 Salem Street, Malden, MA 02148 on or before 2:00 p.m. on December 4, 2019. All Responses received after this time will be rejected. For a copy of the RFQ, please contact MHA Modernization & Procurement Director, Ed Fahey, at efahey@maldenhousing.org. The Malden Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Contracting Agency and a Drug-free Workplace October 11, 2019 A “No” vote is against it.) Sen. Jason Lewis No 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 September 30-October 4, the House met for a total of four hours and 27 minutes while the Senate met for a total of nine hours and 27 minutes. MON. SEPT. 30 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:27 a.m. Senate 11:05 a.m. to 11:32 a.m. TUES. OCT. 1 No House session No Senate session. WED. OCT. 2 House 11:03 a.m. to 2:55 p.m. No Senate session THURS. OCT. 3 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. Senate 11:15 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. FRI. OCT. 4 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com by Jim Miller Flu Vaccines for Seniors That Provide Better Protection Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about the fl u shots designed for older adults? I got sick last winter after getting a standard fl u shot and would like to fi nd out if the senior-specifi c fl u vaccine is worth getting. Approaching 80 Dear Approaching, There are actually two diff erent types of fl u shots available to people age 65 and older. These FDA-approved vaccines are designed to off er extra protection beyond what a standard fl u shot provides, which is important for older adults who have weaker immune defenses and have a great risk of developing dangerous fl u complications. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that during the 2018-2019 fl u season, up to 647,000 people were hospitalized and 61,200 died because of the fl u – most of whom were seniors. You also need to be aware that these senior-specifi c fl u shots cannot guarantee that you won’t get the fl u this season, but they will lower your risk. And if you do happen to get sick, you probably won’t get as sick as you would without it. Here’s more information on the two vaccines: Fluzone High-Dose: Approved for U.S. use in 2009, the Fluzone High-Dose is a high-potency vaccine that contains four times the amount of antigen as a regular fl u shot does, which creates a stronger immune response for better protection. This vaccine, according to a 2013 clinical trial, was 24 percent more eff ective than the regular-dose shot at preventing fl u in seniors. FLUAD: Available in the U.S. since 2016, the FLUAD vaccine contains an added ingredient called adjuvant MF59 that also helps create a stronger immune response. In a 2012 Canadian observational study, FLUAD was 63 percent more eff ective than a regular fl u shot. The CDC does not recommend one vaccination over the other, and to date, there have been no studies comparing the two vaccines. You should also know that both the Fluzone High-Dose and FLUAD can cause more of the mild side eff ects that can occur with a standard-dose fl u shot, like pain or tenderness where you got the shot, muscle aches, headache or fatigue. And neither vaccine is recommended for seniors who are allergic to chicken eggs, or those who have had a severe reaction to a fl u vaccine in the past. If you are allergic to eggs you can ask for a Flucelvax or FluBlok shot. Neither of these vaccines uses chicken eggs in their manufacturing process. All of these vaccines are covered 100 percent by Medicare Part B as long as your doctor, health clinic or pharmacy agrees not to charge you more than Medicare pays. Pneumonia Vaccines Two other important vaccinations the CDC recommends to seniors, especially this time of year, are the pneumococcal vaccines for pneumonia. Around 1 million Americans are hospitalized with pneumonia each year, and about 50,000 people die from it. The CDC recommends that all seniors, 65 or older, get two vaccinations –Prevnar 13 and Pneumovax 23. Both vaccines, which are administered just once at diff erent times, protect against diff erent strains of the bacteria to provide maximum protection. If you haven’t yet received any pneumococcal vaccine you should get the Prevnar 13 fi rst, followed by Pneumovax 23 at least one year later. But if you’ve already been vaccinated with Pneumovax 23, wait at least one year before getting the Prevnar 13. Medicare Part B covers both shots, if they are taken at least one year apart. To locate a vaccination site that off ers any of these shots, visit VaccineFinder.org and type in your location. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
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