THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 2, 2025 BEACON | FROM PAGE 20 We follow Social Distancing Guidelines! of extremist incidents and the rise of attacks against Orthodox Jews. The alarming manifestations of antisemitism in 2024 instill fear and are reminders that much work remains to be done.” --- Samantha Joseph, Anti-Defamation League New England’s Regional Director, on the group’s annual audit of antisemitic incidents reporting a total of 638 incidents of assault, harassment and vandalism in 2024 within the five-state region of Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. She said that this is the fifth year in a row that antisemitic incidents increased and broke the previous alltime high in 2023. “MAGA Mike Kennealy is quickly proving that he is not ready for prime time. The fact that Mike Kennealy admits that he didn’t even C B& 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 Complete Financing Available. No Money Down. Page 21 make a choice for President in three of the most consequential elections of our lifetime is a sad statement on his leadership.” --- Massachusetts Democratic Party Chair Steve Kerrigan on Republican candidate for governor Mike Kennealy’s acknowledgement that he did not vote for a president in the last three elections in 2016, 2020 and 2024, when Donald Trump was on the ballot. “If the MassDems care about strong leadership on issues like housing, the migrant crisis and the economy, their options are support Mike Kennealy or recruit a primary challenger to Maura Healey. She has failed miserably on all of the issues Massachusetts residents care about.” --- Ben Hincher, campaign manager for Mike Kennealy, responding to Democratic Party Chair Steve Kerrigan. HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S Landscaping, Inc. 781-233-0348 * Landscaping Maintenance * Mulch * Lawn Mowing & Dethatching * Spring & Fall Clean-ups * Owner-Operated FREE ESTIMATES * CANDBLANDSCAPINGINC.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 Steps Stoops Rebuilt or Repaired Chimney Rebuilt or Repaired House Foundation Leaks Repaired All Basement Repairs Chimney Inspection Roofing & Siding Masonry Repairs Window Installation & Repairs Drywall & Carpentry Waterproofing • 24 - Hour Service • Emergency Repairs BERARDINO Plumbing & Heating Residential & Commercial Service Gas Fitting • Drain Service 617.699.9383 Senior Citizen Discount 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 April 21-25, the House met for a total of seven minutes while the Senate met for a total of 25 minutes. Mon. April 2 No House session No Senate session Tues. April 22 House11:01 a.m. to 11:04 a.m. Senate 11:11 a.m. to 11:32 a.m. Wed. April 23 No House session No Senate session Thurs. April 24 House11:00 a.m. to 11:04 a.m. Senate 11:06 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. Fri. April 25 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. Clean-Outs! We take and dispose from cellars, attics, garages, yards, etc. Call Robert at: 781-844-0472
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