BEACON | FROM PAGE 19 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 November 3-7, the House met for a total of four hours and 51 minutes GARDENS | FROM PAGE 14 heads. The ‘Cinnamon Stick’ variety of the native perennial grass little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Cinnamon Stick’) will be planted in the ground for the winter as soon as I get around to it, since it will grow again next spring. Most little bluestem has interesting colors in its stems, at times a bluish purple, but ‘Cinnamon Stick’ is a dark reddish brown, as the name suggests. Not only does it lend an interesting texture and color to a sunny garden or meadow throughout the year, but the stems can add interest to summer, fall and winter flower arrangements. If you need more urging to get out and take a walk now that the weather feels more wintry, next Monday, November 17, is Take a Hike Day, so it is almost a requirement that you climb Breakheart Hill or at least take a brisk walk around town. It may be more difficult to talk yourself into going out that door into the cold, but the exertion of walking will warm you up fast. Editor’s Note: Laura Eisener is a landscape design consultant who helps homeowners with landscape design, plant selection and, placement of trees and shrubs, as well as perennials. She is a member of the Saugus Garden Club and offered to write a series of articles about “what’s blooming in town” shortly after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. She was inspired after seeing so many people taking up walking. Carpentry * Kitchen & Bath * Roofs * Painting Decks * Siding * Carrijohomeimprovement.com Call 781-710-8918 * Saugus, MA General Contractor * Interior & Exterior 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 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 and the Senate met for a total of three hours and 57 minutes. Mon. Nov. 3 House11:00 a.m. a.m. Tues.Nov. 4 No House session. No Senate session. Wed. Nov. 5 House11:01 a.m. to3:24 p.m. No Senate session. Thurs. Nov. 6 House11:00 a.m. to 11:13a.m. Senate 12:11 p.m. to3:51p.m. Fri. Nov. 7 No House session. No Senate session. Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com Licensed & Insured THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 14, 2025 Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Page 21 to 11:15 a.m. Senate 11:03 a.m. to 11:20 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 Free Estimates 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. We follow Social Distancing Guidelines!
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