THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAY, FEbrUArY 27, 2026 Page 13 BEACON | FROM PAGE 11 they aren’t forced to fight a bureaucratic battle to prove where they contracted an illness that may be impossible to trace to a single exposure. It’s the least we can do for the men and women who keep our correctional facilities safe.” 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 BUDGET SERVICES RUBBISH REMOVAL * Interior-Exterior Demolition Bathroom/Kitchen/Decks, Etc. * All Types of Debris Removed * Pick-up Truck Load of Trash starting at $239. ~ Licensed & Insured ~ Call (978) 494-3443 Camy’s Home Improvement 781-813-5971 Painting, Drywall & Wall Repair February Special $300 a Room (Stock not included) Clean-Outs! We take and dispose from cellars, attics, garages, yards, etc. Call Robert at: 781-844-0472 been filed. 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 February 16-20, the House met for a total of 36 minutes and the Senate met for a total of 40 minutes. Mon.Feb. 16 No House session. No Senate session. Tues. Feb. 17 House 11:00 a.m. to 11:23 a.m. Senate 11:02 a.m. to 11:27 a.m. Wed. Feb. 18 No House session. No Senate session. Thurs. Feb. 19 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:14 a.m. Senate 11:09 a.m. to 11:24 a.m. Fri. Feb. 20 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. Copyright © 2026 Beacon Hill Roll Call. All Rights Reserved. American Exterior and Window Corporation Contact us for all of your home improvement projects and necessities. Call Jeff or Bob We follow Social Distancing Guidelines! Toll Free: 1-888-744-1756 617-699-1782 / www.americanexteriorma.com The Kid Does Clean Outs From 1 item to 1,000 * Basements * Homes * Backyards * Commercial Buildings The cheapest prices around! Call Eric: (857) 322-2854 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 • Basement Renovation & Restoration • Bathroom Remodeling • All Aspects of Carpentry • Chimneys Rebuilt/Repaired • Roofing & Siding Installed/Repaired • Masonry Repairs • Foundation Leaks Repaired • Waterproofing • Interior Painting & Much More Free Estimates & Consultation Fully Licensed & Insured 617-955-5164 Toughbuildmasonry.com Johntoughbuild@gmail.com Windows, Siding, Roofing, Carpentry & More! All estimates, consultations or inspections completed by MA licensed supervisors. *Over 50 years experience. *Better Business Bureau Membership. Insured and Registered Complete Financing Available. No Money Down. APARTMENTS FOR RENT www.mastrocola.com
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