Page 26 BEACON | FROM Page 24 ing stations to meet its goals for EV adoption, but at the moment, condominium associations can prevent owners from installing them,” said sponsor Sen. Cindy Creem (D-Newton). “We need to clear away unreasonable obstacles to installing EV charging stations at condominiums, not only because we will need those charging stations to reach our climate obligations, but also because condo owners deserve the right to charge.” OPT OUT OF YOUR TAX DOLLARS GOING TO ABORTION SERVICES (H 2887) – The Revenue Committee held a hearing on legislation that would give taxpayers the option to indicate on their state income tax return that they do not want any portion of their income tax liability to be utilized for abortion services. “I believe that taxpayers should have the option to not have their money used - directly or indirectly - to fund abortion activities that they fi nd morally reprehensible,” said Rep. Joseph McKenna (R-Webster). “People should not be forced, through the use of their taxes, to support this industry that has taken the lives of millions of unborn babies.” USE INCOME TAX RETURN TO MAKE VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS TO FIREFIGHTERS ACADEMY TRUST FUND (S 2446) – Another proposal before the Revenue Committee would give taxpayers the option on their tax return to donate to the Massachusetts Fire Fighters Academy Trust Fund. According to its website, the academy “trains municipal fi re service personnel at no cost to cities and towns … and also off ers fi re offi cer training and over 300 continuing education courses.” “I fi led the legislation because THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2023 “I sponsored [the bill] to enfi refi ghters, including in my district of Western Massachusetts, provide a critical service and are the safety backbones of our communities,” said Sen. Jake Oliveira (D-Ludlow). “Passing this legislation will contribute to a more robust workforce. “ CREATE A STATE-OWNED BANK (S 682/H 975) – Legislation that would establish a publicly owned, state-run Bank of Massachusetts was the subject of a hearing before the Financial Services Committee. The bank would be capitalized with $200 million in state funds deposited over four years. Its deposits of approximately $1.4 billion would be drawn from existing state revenues currently invested out-of-state. The bank would provide affordable financing to small and medium-sized businesses, especially in under-served communities; assist businesses and municipalities in recovering from the economic repercussions of external shocks, including pandemics, recessions and natural disasters; respond to the unmet aff ordable fi nancing needs of cities and towns in the commonwealth; address the historic and current disadvantages experienced by the state’s minority and womenowned enterprises by providing affordable financing; and increase available affordable housing options for all Bay State residents. - LEGAL NOTICE - Estate of: Also Known As: Date of Death: To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner of a Will has been admitted to informal probate. of has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve on the bond. ner offi ce, was instrumental in its change, especially on Broadway following a historical event – a tornado that reaped a path of destruction throughout Broadway ending just after Brown Circle. Dan was also instrumental in not only reviving the downtown business district, but returning pride back to the heart of the Revere Beach. Dan also had the vision to work with the Governor and the MBTA to exsure that more working families, underserved communities including women and minority owned small businesses and farms, cities and towns interested in infrastructure and climate resiliency projects and housing and worker cooperatives have better access to capital,” said Senate sponsor Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton). “Too many residents, entrepreneurs and municipalities do not have access to loans from fi nancial institutions, creating a barrier for job creation, limiting the ability to address the housing and climate crises and maintaining the status quo for improving communities. Establishing a public bank will help Massachusetts overcome these challenges and help address wealth and racial inequities that were only made worse as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.” “Notably, our public bank would not compete with the existing commercial banking sector,” said House sponsor Rep. Mike Connolly (D-Cambridge). “Rather, this bank would smartly leverage state resources to address needs that the commercial banking sector is often unable to meet. In fact, the bank would look to partner with commercial banks, thereby helping to make more projects and small businesses ‘bankable’ when they otherwise wouldn’t be.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “The death of four Massachusetts workers in the last three weeks is a clear sign that more must be done to protect workers on the job.” ---Statement from the Massachusetts Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health. “MGM Springfi eld’s failure to MAYOR | FROM Page 1 provide its employees, especially service workers earning an hourly wage and relying on tips, with their full wages and benefi ts made it more diffi cult for these employees to take care of themselves and their families. My offi ce will continue to hold accountable those who violate our wage and hour laws.” ---Attorney General Andrea Campbell on her offi ce reaching a settlement with MGM Springfi eld totaling $6.8 million in the form of restitution and penalties for wage and hour violations. “Our audits exist to help make government work better. When our audit fi ndings and recommendations are ignored, as was the case here, it’s not only a waste of taxpayer dollars but can be a threat to public safety. It is imperative that these matters be addressed immediately.” ---Auditor Diana DiZoglio on her fi nding that the Sex Off ender Registry Board (SORB) has not yet implemented prior recommendations by the previous auditor to ensure that SORB have current addresses for sex off enders in violation. “I didn’t have the option to take paid leave when I had my kids or when I was taking care of my sick mother late in her life—and I was not the only one. Generations of mothers, fathers, caretakers and people who were ill, had to choose between getting a paycheck and spending time taking care of themselves or their loved ones.” ---Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) celebrating two years of the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program which more than 200,000 Massachusetts workers have used to take paid time off work to care for their own health, or to care pand transit-oriented development in promoting and following through with the mixed-use project that we now see today at Wonderland Station. Dan also held taxes in check, added 20 police offi cers to the ranks, and built a long overdue Harry Dello Russo Football Stadium and new Hill School. This wasn’t an easy decision as Patrick Keefe, who has earned his stripes as a ward councilor and has dedicated his time to the city, has put up an honorable campaign which he, his family, and supporters for a sick family member or a new child. 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. During the week of October 23-27, the House met for a total of 25 minutes while the Senate met for a total of one hour and 46 minutes. Mon. Oct. 23 House 11:02 a.m. to 11:08 a.m. Senate 11:08 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. Tues. Oct. 24 No House session No Senate session Wed. Oct. 25 No House session No Senate session Thurs. Oct. 26 House 11:06 a.m. to 11:25 a.m. Senate 1:04 p.m. to 2:48 p.m. Fri. Oct. 27 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. should be proud. Whatever the outcome on Tuesday, Revere is in good hands and I congratulate both candidates for their hard work and dedication to Revere. I would also like to off er my endorsement to the following candidates: For city council, Joanne McKenna in ward one; Ira Novoselsky in ward 2; Councillor-atLarge, Anthony Zambuto, Alexander Rhalimi, Robert Haas, Michelle Kelley, and Juan Jaramillo. For School Committee; John Kingston and Anthony Caggiano. – James Mitchell, Publisher.
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