Page 22 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MArCH 15, 2024 BEACON HILL ROLL | FROM PAGE 21 We follow Social Distancing Guidelines! acts on our administration’s shared commitment to restore dignity, provide hope and keep a promise to our veterans that they will never be forgotten or left behind. As the daughter of a veteran, I appreciate the positive impact this initiative will have on all of Massachusetts’ veterans.” For more information on the 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 End Veteran Homeless Campaign, visit mass.gov/endvethomelessness QUOTABLE QUOTES – By the Numbers Edition Research by AAA has found that vehicle crashes tend to increase in the days following moving the clocks ahead in the Spring as drivers get behind the wheel while sleep-deprived and with their circadian rhythms out of whack. Studies have outlined the risks associated with drowsy driving: drivers who slept for less than five hours the night before may have a crash risk comparable to driving drunk, and losing just a couple of hours of sleep can double the risk of a crash. AAA says that official statistics on the prevalence of drowsy driving have long been underestimated since most drivers don’t admit to being drowsy after a collision. The group says that new research shows just how underreported these crashes are. According to a study, AAA estimates that drowsy driving is a factor in ten times as many traffic fatalities as traditional crash data indicates. - 2,692 ---Number of crashes in Massachusetts between 2021 and 2023 where police indicated that drowsiness, fatigue or a driver falling asleep was a contributing factor. 30,000 ---Number of people nationwide who died between 2017 and 2021 as a result of a drowsy driver. 18 percent ---Percentage of nationwide accidents between 2017 and 2021 that involved drowsy driving. 95 percent ---Percent of nationwide drivers who perceive drowsy driving to be very or extremely dangerous. 18 percent ---Of the 95 percent of drivers who perceive drowsy driving to be very or extremely dangerous, the percent who say they have engaged in drowsy driving in the past 30 days. American Exterior and Window Corporation Contact us for all of your home improvement projects and necessities. Call Jeff or Bob Toll Free: 1-888-744-1756 617-699-1782 / www.americanexteriorma.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 Your Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $150 per paper in-town per year or $200 per paper out-of-town per year. Name_________________________________________ Address_______________________________________ City_______________ State_______ Zip ____________ CC# _______________________________ Exp. _____ Sec. code____ Advocate (City):___________________ Clip & Mail Coupon with Credit Card, Check or Money Order to: Advocate Newspapers Inc. PO Box 490407, Everett, MA 02149 Clean-Outs! We take and dispose from cellars, attics, garages, yards, etc. Call Robert at: 781-844-0472 Complete Financing Available. No Money Down. 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 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 March 4-8 the House met for a total of seven hours and 17 minutes and the Senate met for a total of one hour and one minute. Mon. March 4 House11:00 a.m. to 11:26 a.m. Senate 11:13 a.m. to 11:31 a.m. Tues.March 5 No House session No Senate session Wed. March 6 House11:03 a.m. to 5:11 p.m. No Senate session Thurs. March 7 House11:08 a.m. to11:51 a.m. Senate 11:08 a.m. to11:51 a.m. Fri. March 8 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call n 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019.
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