Page 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2024 BEACON | FROM Page 14 have left holes in the fabric of our communities and in order to build awareness to prevent future tragedy,” said co-sponsor Rep. Joan Meschino (D-Hull). “[This bill] is an important step in off ering support to both our active service members and veterans.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “Massachusetts is the best state to live in, due in large part to its strong health care system and high-quality education. Massachusetts has the lowest premature death rate in the country and the lowest share of adults in fair or poor health. It also has the highest share of residents with health insurance coverage, at 97.3 percent. The Bay State also ranks fi rst for the quality of its school systems; third for its property crime rate; and third in access to public transportation.” ---From Wallet Hub’s ranking of the top states in which to live. “We are proud to see Massachusetts recognized as the best state to live in the country. Massachusetts’ greatest strength is our people. We are home to the best schools, the best healthcare and the most innovative businesses — but this isn’t the time to rest on our laurels. Our administration is dedicated to building on this momentum by continuing to invest in our communities, make Massachusetts more aff ordable and ensure that we remain the best place to live for future generations.” ---Gov. Healey. 1. On Aug. 23, 1926, what movie star known as “The Great Lover” died at age 31? 2. What event had the motto Games Wide Open? 3. Whose 1964 election slogan was AuH2 O? 4. On Aug. 24, 79 CE, Mount Vesuvius erupted and destroyed Pompeii and what other city? 5. When was the first screen kiss: 1896, 1912 or 1922? 6. What city is the location of all the streets in the game Monopoly? 7. What number of countries were in the 2024 Paris Olympics: 99, 132 or 206? 8. On Aug. 25, 1835, NYC’s The Sun newspaper began a series with false claims about life where in outer space? 9. What island did King Arthur go to for healing after his last battle: Avalon, Isle of the Dead or Thule? 10. On Aug. 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment was added to the Constitution for what Answers purpose? 11. What animal has densest fur: angora rabbit, Artic fox or sea otter? 12. What kind of dance competition debuted at the 2024 Paris Olympics? 13. August 27 is International Lottery Day; in what year did the Massachusetts Lottery start: 1966, 1972 or 1980? 14. In 2024 what event was for the first time not held in a stadium? 15. Cuban Mijaín López has won five consecutive Olympic gold medals in what event? 16. On Aug. 28, 1963, who became the fi rst African American since Reconstruction to be elected to the U.S. Senate? 17. What language does “tomato” come from? 18. What was the fi rst electronic stock market? 19. What is “Churn out The Vote!”? 20. August 29 is According to Hoyle Day; who was its namesake, Edmond Hoyle? “The governor is very lucky that Massachusetts has such excellent universities and hospitals, because our education and healthcare edge is almost entirely what brought us to the top spot. On the issues she actually has control over, namely aff ordability, our state scored as one of the worst. We may have excellent health care and higher education opportunities, but if people can’t aff ord to live here and use them, what does it matter?” ---Paul Craney, a spokesman for the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance. “We know Massachusetts is a great place to live, but it didn’t happen by accident. Since takLABOR FORCE | FROM Page 15 sample survey of employers. As a result, the two statistics may exhibit diff erent monthly trends. NOTES: The labor force is the sum of the numbers of employed residents and those unemployed, ing offi ce, the Healey-Driscoll administration has cut taxes for families, seniors and businesses and produced responsible budgets that have increased investments in our schools, childcare, college accessibility and the environment.” ---Administration and Finance Secretary Matthew Gorzkowicz. “Massachusetts may score high from a theoretical standpoint, but the reality on the ground is very diff erent. We’ve seen one of the largest outflows of people and wealth from our state in recent history. Poll after poll shows that over 20 percent of everyone in the commonwealth is looking to leave in the next few years. If Massachusetts is doing so well, why is everyone leaving?” ---Paul Craney, a spokesman for the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance. 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 Legisthat is, residents not working but actively seeking work in the last four weeks. Estimates may not add up to the total labor force due to rounding. For further information on seasonal adjustment methodology, please refer to the Bureau of Labor Statistics website https://www.bls.gov. The preliminary August 2024 lature 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 August 12-16. the House met for a total of one hour and 11 minutes and the Senate met for a total of 58 minutes. Mon. August 12 House 11:00 a.m. to 11:06 a.m. Senate 11:09 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Tues. August 13 No House session No Senate session Wed. August 14 No House session No Senate session Thurs. August 15 House 11:00 a.m. to 12:03 p.m. Senate 11:22 a.m. to 12:08 p.m. Fri. August 16 House 11:04 a.m. to 11:06 a.m. Senate 11:22 a.m. to 11:28 a.m. 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. and revised July 2024 unemployment rate, labor force, and job estimates for Massachusetts will be released on Friday, September 20, 2024. See the 2024 Media Advisory annual schedule for a complete list of release dates. Detailed labor market information is available at www. mass.gov/economicresearch. Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com BUYER1 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS SELLER1 BUYER2 Mejia-Vanegas, Carlos M Palacios, Pedro J Samuelman 3rd, Joseph Mejia-Vanegas, Jose G Odonnell, Cornelius W Palacios, Delmy M 120 Sigourney St LLC Rolander, John G SELLER2 Odonnell, Helen F ADDRESS 15 Cove St 120 Sigourney St 48 Arcadia St DATE PRICE 07.31.24 870000 07.31.24 900000 08.02.24 840000 Revere 1. Rudolph Valentino 2. The 2024 Paris Olympics 3. Barry Goldwater’s (Au is the periodic table symbol for gold and H2 O is water’s chemical formula.) 4. Herculaneum, Italy 5. 1896 (in the 18-second video “The Kiss” by New Jersey’s Edison Studios) 6. Atlantic City, N.J. 7. 206 8. The moon (The Sunwas the fi rst thriving penny daily.) 9. Avalon 10. To allow women to vote 11. Sea otter 12. Breaking (break dancing) 13. 1972 14. The 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony 15. Wrestling 16. Massachusetts’ Edward Brooke 17. Spanish (originally “tomate,” from the Aztec “tomatl”) 18. National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (Nasdaq) 19. A new Ben & Jerry’s ice cream fl avor 20. A 1600s English writer on card games; the day encourages people to honor rules in diff erent situations
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