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SAUGUS Vol. 22, No. 40 Honoring CiviHonoring Civill War Heroes at Rededication photo highlights ar Her es a Rededication photo highlights - See page 15 ee page 15 -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday Keeping the memory of Civil War soldiers alive Vietnam veteran Gordon Shepard receives national award for restoration of G.A.R. Burial Plot at Riverside Cemetery 781-233-4446 Friday, October 4, 2019 ~ THE ADVOCATE ASKS ~ Olivia Riley discusses Saugus Blessings Bags, the goodwill group she began while an SHS student UNHERALDED HERO HONORED: Vietnam veteran Gordon Shepard of Saugus, right, receives the 2019 Founder’s Day Award from Edward J. Norris, Commander-in-Chief of the National Organization of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, last Saturday at the Riverside Cemetery during a special program of Rededication of the Civil War Burial Plot in the cemetery. The special award was the only one made by the Sons this year and recognized Shepard’s volunteer work in restoring the veterans’ plots, particularly the General Edward Winslow Hincks Post 95 Grand Army of the Republic Burial Plot. For more coverage and photos, please see inside. (Saugus Advocate Photos by Mark E. Vogler) By Mark E. Vogler A bout 300 people gathered at Riverside Cemetery last Saturday for a special ceremony to rededicate the Civil War Burial Plot. But unoffi cially, it was “Gordie Shepard Day” that the crowd celebrated in the cemetery. People really came to pay tribute to Shepard – the humble Saugus resident and Vietnam War veteran who instigated a massive restoration project at the site of the General Edward Winslow Hincks Post No. 95 Grand Army of the Republic Burial Plot. MEMORY | SEE PAGE 17 ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS... QUALITY, one-owner 9 rm Colonial w/contemporary                                                                                                                                                        View the interior of this home right on your smartphone.       THIS ONE IS FOR THE VETS: In an interview at a local coff ee shop this week, Olivia Riley talks about Saugus Blessings Bags and her group’s latest project: a Veterans Donation Drive set for Oct. 12 to help the Chelsea Soldiers’ Home. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Editor’s Note: For this week’s paper, we sat down with Olivia Riley, who created the small volunteer organization called Saugus Blessings Bags, which makes donations of bags that are distributed to people in various shelters throughout the Greater Boston area: the homeless, veterans, victims of domestic violence, and other needy people who can use a little help. Each bag contains toiletries and other personal care items they need. Riley, 21, is a 2016 Saugus High School graduate. She works as a construction submittals assistant at NV5, a civil engineering firm based in Boston. During weekends and in her spare time, she works on her projects with a handful of other volunteers. For her curASKS | SEE PAGE 18 ANGELO’S FULL "Over 40 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2019 Regular Unleaded $2.399 Mid Unleaded $2.799 Super $2.859 Diesel Fuel $2.779 KERO $4.759 Diesel $2.599 SERVICE CE HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS IL ! Prices subject to change FLEET

Page 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, October 4, 2019 Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War perform dedication ceremony at Riverside By Mark E. Vogler he crowd paused for several poignant minutes of silence as they paid their respects to long departed Saugonians who served their country more than a century and a half ago. Four people representing Saugus American Legion Post 210 and Saugus Veterans of Foreign War Post 2346 went to the lectern to read the names of the 138 soldiers and sailors who enlisted from the town for T duty in the Civil War. “For some of these heroes from Saugus, it will be the fi rst time that their names have been read out loud in over a hundred years,” said Edward J. Norris, commander-in-chief of the National Organization of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. “We are here to honor their memory and let the world know that they and their sacrifi ces are not forgotten,” he said. Norris served as master of  $2.55 GALLON                       * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation ceremonies at the “Program of Rededication” of the General Edward Winslow Hinks Post 95 Grand Army of the Republic Burial Plot in Riverside Cemetery last Saturday. Men dressed in replica Civil War outfi ts – led by an honor guard of the 1st Military District Sons of Veteran Reserve – marched into the entrance of the Civil War Burial Plot. Some of the men in the march carried replica rifl es. There was a bugler and a drummer in the parade. A large group of students in the Belmonte Middle School waved their miniature American fl ags as the procession passed. Legal heir and successor Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 Lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net to the G.A.R. The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War is a fraternal organization headquartered in Harrisburg, Pa., that is dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of veteran heroes who fought and worked to save the Union during the American Civil War. The group, which was organized in 1881 and was chartered by Congress in 1954, is considered the legal heir and successor to the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.). The G.A.R. was a fraternal organization comprised of veterans of the Union Army, Navy, Marines and Reserve Cutter Service (Coast Guard) who served in the Civil War. At its peak, there were 410,000 G.A.R. members in posts scattered across the country in 1890. That was also a high point for Civil War commemorative and monument dedication ceremonies. With the death of its fi - nal member in 1956, the G.A.R. dissolved. The Sons now carries on some of the traditions of the G.A.R., including the dedication ceremonies of Civil War Burial Plots, like the one last Saturday. “This may be the only ceremony done here in decades,” Norris said in an interview last Saturday. “But we probably do three or four of these in Massachusetts a year.” There are more than 7,000 members across the country, covering every state. There’s a camp in London, and some members live in Canada, according to Norris, who lives in Lancaster. Members of the Sons must be able to race their family ties back to Civil War veterans. “You can join as an associMASTER OF CEREMONIES: Edward J. Norris, commander-inchief of the National Organization of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, presides over the G.A.R. Burial Plot at Riverside Cemetery last Saturday. (Saugus Advocate photos by Mark E. Vogler) ate. I joined in 2004 and it took me 18 months to fi nd a relative. Once I did, I applied for full membership,” Norris said. “My lineage to the Civil War was with second-great-granduncles. They were my secondgreat-grandmother’s brothers – four of them. Three served in Maine regiments, one served in a Wisconsin regiment. He moved to Wisconsin to be a logger,” Norris said. “We still have what’s considered ‘real sons.’ These are people who are still living whose fathers served in the Civil War. The last Confederate ‘real son’ just passed away about a week ago,” he said. “We still have three real sons left. They’re all in their 90s and two of them are brothers.” So, what determined who was buried in the G.A.R. Burial Plot in Riverside Cemetery? Norris said there was no special criteria for the 25 men who are buried in the plot. He said the majority of Civil War soldiers preferred to be buried in family plots. “They may not have any other plot, so that’s why they were placed here. And they could have requested to be buried here,” he said. “Our ceremonies – like what we did today – date back to the G.A.R. post. The last Civil War veteran that died was in 1954,” he said. Saugus fi refi ghter thankful smoke detectors were working when fi re broke out in his basement F ire officials are crediting a smoke detector for a quick knockdown of a fi re in the home of an on-duty Saugus firefighter early yesterday. The unnamed fi refi ghter was on the scene with Engine 1 and able to quickly extinguish the basement fire that was spreading up the stairs, according to a report on the Saugus Firefi ghters Local 1003 Facebook page. “Luckily for his family they had working smoke detectors in their home and the doors to the basement and bedroom were closed which helped prevent the spread of this fi re and everyone was able to get out safely,” the report said. The firefighter went onto the Facebook page to express his gratitude. “I thank God profusely that everyone is safe,” the firefighter said. “Doing this job, you never think that this would happen to you. Smoke Detectors Save Lives!”

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, October 4, 2019 Page 3 Saugus Election Campaign 2019 Candidates on the Nov. 5 Town Election Ballot E ditor’s Note: Four weeks and three days remain before Saugus voters go to the polls to elect candidates to fi ll the 62 offi ces that will be on the Nov. 5 Town Election Ballot. As a public service to our readers, we will publish the list of candidates running for office in each edition of The Saugus Advocate weekly through the last Friday before the election. This is part of the comprehensive campaign election coverage we plan. Saugus Town Clerk Ellen Schena’s Offi ce has released the following list of names of candidates who received the required number of certifi ed signatures of registered voters to appear on the ballot. (An asterisk [*] denotes current members of the local government bodies who are running for election on Nov. 5. They are mostly incumbents who seek reelection. A few are candidates who are completing unexpired terms of former town representatives.) For Board of Selectmen Anthony W. Cogliano Sr., 27 Serino Way *Scott Albert Brazis, 6 Cave Rock Rd. Alberto Vito Morgante, 8 Granite Ct. *Debra C. Panetta, 1 Bellevue St. *Jeff rey V. Cicolini, 6 Hitching Hill Rd. Corinne R. Riley, 7 Oceanview Ave. Paul H. Allan, 80 Winter St. Christopher R. Jones, 4 Apple Ln. Michael J. Serino, 54 Gates Rd. Domenic Montano, 3 Scott Dr. Michael Coller, 32R Main St. *Jennifer E. D’Eon, 34 Myrtle St. For School Committee *Jeanette E. Meredith, 15 Dale St. John S. Hatch, 6 Morris Place William A. Marchand Jr., 857 Broadway #407 *Linda N. Gaieski, 7 Arrowhead Dr. Arthur Grabowski, 66 Denver St. Joseph D. Gould, 6 Serino Way *Marc Charles Magliozzi, 41 Summer Dr. Ryan P. Fisher, 64 Forest St. Thomas R. Whittredge, 17 Hood St. Darren S. Ring, 39 Ballard St. For Housing Authority *John Cannon, 19 Talbot St. #005 *Maureen E. Whitcomb, 212 Essex St. Apt. 102 James A. Tozza, 12 Saugus Ave. Stephen M. Horlick, 6 Bacon Dr. Town Meeting Candidates Precinct 1 *F. Ann Devlin, 36 Pleasant St. *Susan C. Dunn, 1 Summer Dr. *Joyce C. Rodenhiser, 3 Cronin Rd. *Christopher R. Jones, 4 Apple Ln. *Ronald W. Witten, 15 Vine St. Assunta A. Palomba, 73 Appleton St. Anthony Roger Arone, 26 Summer Dr. Precinct 2 *Robert James Camuso, Sr., 27 Eustis St. *Thomas A. Falasca, 65 Saugus Ave. *Christine M. Moreschi, 5 Western Ave. #1 *Stephen D. Sweezey, 58 Western Ave. *Peter A. Rossetti, Jr., 6 Summit Ave. William R. Moore, 30 Aberdeen Ave. Christopher P. Riley, 7 Oceanview Ave. Joseph John Vecchione IV, 31 Wamesit Ave. Precinct 3 *Richard E. Thompson, 18 Laconia Ave. *Arthur David Connors, Jr., 16 Springdale Ave. *Philip J. Rando, 8 Pratt St. *William B. Stewart, 12 Grandview Ave. *Gregory Angelo Nickolas, 9 Overlea Ave. Rick A. Smith, 91 Hamilton St. Precinct 4 *Keith Allen McCabe, 2411 Founders Way *William L. Leuci, 35 Wilbur Ave. *Stephen N. Doherty, 198 Essex St. *Albert J. DiNardo, 199 Essex St. *Maureen E. Whitcomb, 212 Essex St. #102 Glen R. Davis, 220 Essex St. George E. Falardeau III, 8 Cherry St. Andrew James Whitcomb, 212 Essex St. #102 Precinct 5 *Pamela J. Goodwin, 85 Hobson St. *Ronald Mark Wallace, 54 Magnolia St. *Laura Z. Groark, 5 Fairchild Ave. *Brendon H. Spencer, 299 Walnut St. Mary Frances Migliore, 29 Magnolia St. Julie Ann Mitchell, 80 Cleveland Ave. Precinct 6 *Matthew A. Canterbury, 17 High St. *Jean M. Bartolo, 47 Jackson St. *Kevin D. Currie, 26 Birch St. *William S. Brown, 90 School St. Allen V. Panico, 35 School St. Matthew John Scrivano, 9 First St. Precinct 7 *Stephen F. McCarthy, 36 Susan Dr. *Michael J. Paolini, 16 Alfred Rd. Robert A. Palleschi, 37 David Dr. Shawn J. Ayube, 11 Biscayne Ave. *Richard Patrick Lavoie, 20 Central St. John George Chipouras, 10 Spring Ln. Precinct 8 *Joia C. Cicolini, 383 Central St. #1 *Joan I. Fowler, 91 Denver St. #202 *Stephen M. 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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, October 4, 2019 Page 5 The Pumpkins are here! Come by our Lounge and Relax with Family, Friends, old & new! Start Your Weekend at the Marina Restaurant! Saturday, October 5 at 9 PM From Techno, House & Everything Else! DJ LOGIK MONDAY'S SHUCK! $1.00 Oysters SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET Only $19.95 / 11am-2pm THE PUMPKIN BRIGADE: Players from Saugus Pop Warner Football helped unload pumpkins last Saturday for the Annual Pumpkin Patch at the First Congregational Church in Saugus Center. Pumpkins are available for purchase every day through Halloween. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) M ore than 3,000 pumpkins arrived at the First Congregational Church in Saugus Center last Saturday for the Annual Pumpkin Patch. This is the 16th year that the church – nicknamed “the pumpkin church” – is hosting the event, which will run through Halloween, Oct. 31. The church expresses thanks to nearly 100 volunteers who unloaded the pumpkin truck. Pumpkins of all sizes are displayed on the church lawn and will be available for purchase every day from 10 a.m. to closing. Volunteers are needed to fill the various selling shifts. Anyone interested in helping should contact Carl Spencer at 781-233-9196. The Pumpkin Patch looks forward to having everyone come to celebrate this great fall season event. Featuring Al Whitney Jazz Band BOOK YOUR NEXT FUNCTION WITH US * GIFT CARDS AMPLE FREE www.marinaatthewharf.com 543 North Shore Rd. Revere 781-629-3798 PARKING AMAZING WATER VIEWS dine drink gather Friday, October 4 at 9 PM Back By Popular Demand! VINYL GROOVE Saturday, October 5 at 9 PM #1 AC/DC Tribute Band DIRTY DEEDS enjoy Friday, October 11 at 9 PM Nation's #1 Aerosmith Tribute Show DRAW THE LINE THE ORANGE GLOW IS BACK! Hundreds of pumpkins add bright autumn color to the lawn at the First Congregational Church last Saturday. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) 3 Locations Saugus Groceria, 190 Main Street 781-231-9599 West End, Boston, 75 Blossom Court 617-227-6141 Seaport Boston, 1 Park Lane 857-366-4640 Friday, October 18 at 9 PM Music & Comedy Night with.. BACK TO THE '80'S & DAVE RUSSO Saturday, October 19 at 9 PM Eagle's Tribute Band ANOTHER TEQUILA SUNRISE Saturday, October 12 at 9 PM New England's #1 Party Band WILDFIRE Friday, October 25 at 9 PM Kenny Chesney Tribute Sensation NO SHOES NATION PREPARED FOODS BUTCHER SHOP BAKERY Saturday, October 26 at 9 PM The Triumphant Return of... WILDSIDE BAND 221 Newbury Street, Danvers For Tickets call (978) 774-7270 or www.breakawaydanvers.com

Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, October 4, 2019 SABATINOINSURANCE AGENCY Call for a Quote 617-387-7466 Or email Rocco@sabatino-ins.com We cover: * Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available A safer walk to the new school Highland Ave. sidewalk/pavement project completed (Editor’s Note: The following information is from a press release issued this week by the Town Manager’s Offi ce.) http://www.sabatino-ins.com SABATINO 564 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 617-387-7466 Hours of Operation are: Mondays - Fridays 9am to 5pm Saturdays by appointment only own Manager Scott C. Crabtree is pleased to announce that the Highland Avenue new sidewalk and pavement project has been completed as part of an ongoing eff ort to continue to make capital infrastructure improvements throughout the community. The work included the installation of new concrete sidewalks with granite curbing along Highland Avenue, as well as the pavement of the roadway. These important infrastructure improvements were prioritized in order to provide the safest, most reliable sidewalks for students and families to walk to and from school, and for residents and visitors to use and enjoy. T AUTOTECH 1989 SINCE Get Your Vehicle Winter Ready! OIL CHANGE SPECIAL Up to 5 Quarts of Oil (Most Vehicles) Includes FREE Brake Inspection & Safety Check Only $24.95 DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! 2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SE Auto., Leather, Loaded, Excellent Condition, Clean Title, Warranty, ONLY 72K Miles! 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In addition, the Town also replaced a water main on Highland AvIMPROVEMENTS: A look at recent work completed on Highland Avenue. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) enue in order to improve water fl ow to the new school and to benefi t surrounding residents. At the same time, the Town coordinated with National Grid, and a new gas line was installed on Highland Avenue. The new Saugus Middle-High School will feature state-of-theart science labs and technology classrooms, fi ne and performing arts classrooms and a 750seat auditorium, a new sports complex for competition and practice, walking paths and a track for community use and outdoor classrooms, student gardens and hands-on project areas at every grade level. The Town of Saugus has continued to demonstrate its prioritization of sidewalk construction and reconstruction and pavement improvement projects. Last year more than 1,615 feet of brand-new sidewalk panels were placed as part of an ongoing effort to continue to improve pedestrian safety, increase walkability and beautify Saugus. Freshly poured concrete and asphalt sidewalk panels were installed along Central Street, Bristow Street, Essex Street, Columbus Avenue, Anawan Avenue, Juliette Road, Stone Street, Intervale Avenue, Castle Street, Dreeme Street, Granite Road, Myrtle Street, Bayfield Road, Birch Street, Heritage Lane and more last year alone. WALK | SEE PAGE 8 A family day for safety’s sake T he Saugus Fire Department welcomes local families to a free Open House to learn fi re safety and prevention skills; sponsor Papa Gino’s will provide free pizza and children’s fi re safety coloring sheets. On Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Saugus Fire Department Open House will be held at 27 Hamilton St. in Saugus. This event commemorates National Fire Safety Month (October). Participants will receive safety tips, such as “stop, drop and roll.” Learn how to plan escape routes and how to crawl safely through a smokefi lled room. Local fi re offi cials will highlight the National Fire Protection Association’s theme: “Protect Your Family From Fire.” In addition to free pizza and a chance to learn about fi re safety and prevention, the first 100 children will receive a child’s fi re hat. Sparky the Fire Dog will be a special guest. “This event allows us to reach out to the community and arm local families with fire safety tips and procedures,” Saugus Fire Chief Michael Newbury said. “Our open house allows families to get together and prepares them to react if a fi re does start,” the chief said. Papa Gino’s is celebrating its 25th anniversary of sponsoring fi re safety open houses throughout New England to encourage families to learn about fire prevention and safety – helping to educate more than 2 million people. During the month of October, Papa Gino’s will provide customers with fi re safety coloring sheets and certifi - cates for kids. Fire department open houses are being hosted throughout Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island in October. For more information about the Saugus Fire Department open house, call Captain James Hughes or Captain Scott Phelan at 781-941-1170.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, October 4, 2019 ~ Political Announcement ~ Page 7 Manoogian seeks to serve on Saugus Town Meeting again I am pleased to announce my candidacy for Saugus Town Meeting for Precinct 10. I wish to take this opportunity to share with the voters of Precinct 10 my experience, my reasons for running and what issues I would address over the next two years if elected. I am a lifelong Saugus resident. I attended and graduated, as did my three children from the Saugus Public Schools. I am a homeowner, taxpayer and water and sewer rate payer. I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree from Salem State College (1976), a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Suff olk University (1991) and a second Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Salem State College (2001). My experience in Saugus Town Government spans over thirty years having served multiple terms on the Board of Selectmen and Town Meeting. I also served as both a member and Chairman of the Saugus Finance Committee, Chairman of the most recent Charter Commission, member of the Economic Development Committee, and Aggregate Quarry Post Closure Committee. Most recently I served as a member of the Saugus School Committee. My reasons for running in this election are primarily to give the people of Precinct 10 a voice on issues that are both unique to East Saugus and the community at large. Over the last term of two years there were 12 town meetings. Attendance at these 12 meetings for Precinct 10 Town Meeting Members was, in my opinion, poor. The most recent Town Meeting of September 23 only had 35 of 50 members present. Only 2 of the 5 Precinct 10 representatives were present. In fact an analysis of Precinct 10 Town Meeting Member attendance over the last term shows a collective absentee rate of 42%. That is unacceptable. I wish to remind Precinct 10 voters that in over 30 years of experience I only missed one posted meeting. I was disappointed to see the loss of a 1 million dollar grant that would have restored salt marshes along Eastern Avenue, to see wasted funds on cement culverts for fl ood control stacked at the end of Bristow Street for over a decade, to see the lack of enforcement by the Conservation Commission on the I-95 sand removal project to be completed as proposed, and to see the shuttered Ballard School turn into a neighborhood eyesore of weeds and decay. A CANDIDATE AGAIN: Longtime former Saugus Town Meeting Member Peter Z, Manoogian, Sr. wants to return to local government. (Saugus Advocate fi le photo by Mark E. Vogler) rienced advocate and an experienced voice. I will not rubber stamp double digit increases in water and sewer rates. I will speak out, as I have in the past, when our schools do not receive the operational budget recommended by the Superintendent and School Committee. I know how Town Meeting operates and I will not be shy about inserting articles or making motions to amend articles or to compel a vote. Over the next two years I would like to work on the following issues: First, I would work to have Saugus join the National Flood Insurance Program’s (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS) which would result in lowering fl ood insurance premiums from 5% to 45% for Saugus home and business owners. Flood insurance premiums are a hidden tax on most East Saugus property owners as well as other Saugus homeowners living near streams and waterways. This depresses property values and makes it more difficult to sell a home. This would require tighte r fl oodplain regulations, community education and coordination of flood mitigation eff orts. Other communities have been successful in eff orts to reduce flood insurance premiEast Saugus needs an expe- ums for their property owners and Saugus can too. Second, I would propose a post closure committee for the Wheelabrator ash landfi ll that would be modeled after the successful Aggregate Quarry Post Closure Committee which I was a member of. Aggregate came to the table to discuss and agree on a closure date and the same opportunity should be off ered to Wheelabrator. Let’s fi nd out if they truly wish to work with Saugus on a closure plan. Third, I will propose legislation that will once and for all prevent any elected official, during their term of offi ce and at least six months thereafter, from seeking, accepting, or being off ered a paid position or contractual relationship with Saugus government. This practice must end. The people you elect should serve only you and not have their voice or vote compromised by competing allegiances. Fourth, I would ask Town Meeting to reinstate the sidewalk committee disbanded by the present Town Moderator. Saugus paid for engineering work to continue the sidewalk from Seagirt Avenue to Ballard Street. This was the last leg of a continuous new sidewalk that extended from North Revere to Lynn. The project should be fi nished. These are but a few of the initiatives I will propose if elected. As I always have, I will listen to your concerns, advocate for Precinct 10, and be present to vote. Thank you for your consideration. (Editor’s Note: Saugus residents wishing to announce their candidacy for public offi ce in the fall’s town elections may submit a statement along with a photo to The Saugus Advocate, which will be published as a courtesy to town voters. Friday, Nov. 1, is the last day for publishing these announcements.) www.reverealuminumwindow.com * A Delta Dental Premier Provider Dr. Mario Abdennour, Dr. Bhavisha Patel, Dr. Priti Amlani, Dr. Bruce Goldman and team.

Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, October 4, 2019 ~ Political Announcement ~ Wallace seeks third term as Town Meeting member for Precinct 5 am Ron Wallace, Precinct 5 Town Meeting member. I decided to seek re-election which will be my third term if the residents vote me back in on Nov 5. I have perfect attendance in my fi rst two terms. I have never missed a meeting or vote. Attendance is a huge problem on Town Meeting in my opinion. I’m also a lifelong resident and a class of 1987 SHS graduate. I have two children still in Saugus Public Schools and I have zero personal agendas. Here is what I have accomplished since being elected. (1) I had a crosswalk successfully installed on Elm Street near the Lynnhurst School. (2) I proudly supported the 21 I custodians in their fi ght to save their jobs. (3) I voted to limit the ash pile at Wheelabrator. (4) I also fought to stop the 222 Central St. project which is now on hold and opposed The Ridge development at Prankers Pond. (5) Worked hard to get new Middle/High School vote approved. (6) Fought (with help) to read my resolution at Town Meeting Everett’s Unique Steak House We offer an authentic dining experience featuring homemade recipes from Brazil, passed down from generations. The main attraction is the Rodízio which is an all-you-can-eat traditional Brazilian barbecue that you may enjoy as much as you like           beef, chicken, pork and lamb. Accompanying the barbecued meats is a full-course exceptional salad bar and a delicious Brazilian hot side dishes made from typical Brazilian ingredients updated daily. Beside the Rodízio we also offer an option to pay by weight and delicious homemade desserts. School Committee Chair Meredith seeks reelection “on behalf of the children of Saugus” J eannie Meredith is pleased to announce her candidacy for re-election to the Saugus School Committee. Meredith is running on behalf of the children of Saugus with a goal to continue to implement positive change within the district that will benefi t the students and give them the necessary tools needed to succeed and thrive in their future careers. Meredith has served as ChairSEEKING ANOTHER TERM: Precinct 5 Town Meeting member Ron Wallace with his 1971 Dodge Dart, at last weekend’s unloading at the Pumpkin Patch in Saugus Center. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) and it was successfully read at a Special Town Meeting in June 24th 2019. (Editor’s Note: Saugus residents wishing to announce their candidacy for public offi ce in the fall’s town elections may submit a statement along with a photo to The Saugus Advocate, which will be published as a courtesy to town voters. Friday, Nov. 1, is the last day for publishing these announcements.) woman of the School Committee for the past four years, and she has been a member of the Committee since 2013. She also serves as Chairwoman of the Saugus School Building Committee – a position she has upheld since its inception in early 2015. “I am running for re-election to the Saugus School Committee to continue to support the District’s efforts and goal of changing the way education is delivered in our community and helping our school system make the necessary improvements to become a toprated, level 1 school district in Massachusetts,” said Meredith. Enjoy Karaoke and Sports in our Lounge Bar Experience the best Brazilian steakhouse in the Boston area! nity. She served on the Veterans Memorial PTO and the Belmonte Middle School PTO for many years. In addition, Meredith has volunteered on the Parent Advisory Board, Wellness Advisory Board, as a Religious Education Coordinator for seventh and eighth grade, and a Parent Group Leader for 9th and 10th grade at St. Margaret’s/Blessed Sacrament Church. She also currently serves as a Mass Manager and Eucharistic Minister at St. Margaret’s Church, and as a member of the Society of St. Vincent DePaul. In addition, Meredith has RUNNING FOR A FOURTH TERM: School Committee Chair Jeannie Meredith is one of three incumbent members seeking reelection. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) “We need to continue to put the children of Saugus fi rst. I pledge to always make decisions in the best interests of our kids, as I have always done.” Meredith is a Saugus High School graduate and a lifelong Saugus resident. She is the proud wife of Shane Meredith and mother of daughters Janelle (age 26) and Paige (24), sons Shane (18) and AJ (18), and grandson Carter (4). Meredith is a licensed private investigator at her own fi rm, Moonlight Investigations. She also works as a part-time clerk for the Town of Saugus. Meredith has had the privilege of working with many people in the school district and Town over the years, an opportunity which has given her insight into the needs and goals of the community. 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An extensive, multiyear plan and priority list were then created to improve sidewalks throughout Saugus, and eff orts are made each year to install new sidewalks along served on numerous subcommittees over the past six years, including the Policy Subcommittee, the Athletic Subcommittee, Food Service, Safety and Transportation, Building Maintenance, Sick Bank, and Negotiations. If re-elected by the citizens of Saugus, Meredith will continue to support and oversee the implementation of the district’s new, comprehensive, 21st century Pre-K through grade 12 district-wide education plan. She will also work collaboratively with the school district, the Town, the owner’s project manager, architect, construction fi rm, the Massachusetts School Building Authority, and the community as a whole to bring the Town’s new, grades 6-12 Middle-High School to completion. “Please vote for me as one of your five School Committee members,” said Meredith. “A vote for me is a vote for the children.” (Editor’s Note: Saugus residents wishing to announce their candidacy for public offi ce in the fall’s town elections may submit a statement along with a photo to The Saugus Advocate, which will be published as a courtesy to town voters. Friday, Nov. 1, is the last day for publishing these announcements.) roadways as needed. In addition, each year the Town completes a series of pavement improvement projects within several areas of Saugus as an eff ort to ensure that the town’s streets are in the best possible condition. “I would like to thank the Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee, Town Meeting, and residents of Saugus for their continued support of these important community initiatives,” said Town Manager Crabtree. For more information on the project, contact the Town Manager’s Offi ce at 781-231-4111.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, October 4, 2019 ~ Political Announcement ~ Page 9 Saugus Police Offi cer Montano seeks offi ce of selectman M y name is Domenic Montano and I am proud to announce my candidacy for the Board of Selectmen for the Town of Saugus. I currently serve in the role of Police Offi cer for the Town of Saugus for the past 6 years. Serving as a law enforcement offi cer for the Town of Saugus has truly given me the pride to keep the Town and its residents safe. In the past three years, I have been certifi ed by the state as a Field Training Offi cer for new offi cers, as well as, a part of support group for law enforcement offi cers who deal with critical incidents. Most recently, I was appointed to the role of Community Events Coordinator as well as the Social Media Representative for the Saugus Police Patrol Officer’s Union. I have thoroughly enjoyed this role the most. In this role, I am given the greatest gift of being able to truly interact with my community on a positive level. Along with the help of my brother offi cers, Matthew Donahue and William Cash, we have been able to bring back a form of community policing whom I am happy to call not only a friend, but my family. I couldn’t even begin to tell you how proud I was of my town that day, seeing you all line up, waving your Bruin flags, Police fl ags and cheering us on. I would be lying if I said I didn’t cry behind the tinted windows of my cruiser. In 2010, I earned a bacheA CANDIDATE: Offi cer Domenic Montano. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) – which in this day in age is extremely crucial. I have been directly responsible for the creation of the “Cars and Cops Car Show” which in its fi rst year, raised $5000.00 for Sgt. Michael Chesna’s Family of the Weymouth Police Department, and just over $12,000 this year which will help erect a K9 Memorial for the Saugus Police K9’s of the past. I also played a major role in the planning of our beloved K9 Bruin’s Final Ride through the town. As you may know, K9 Bruin was the faithful partner of recently retired Offi cer Tim Fawcett, lor’s degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Salem State University. I am also a proud graduate of Saugus High School, class of 2006. I am honored to say that along with living in Saugus, my amazing parents, Fred and Mae Montano along with my brother, Fred and his Fiancée Kelsey, Andrew and his wife, Patty and my little sister, Angela, all live in town. In the past year, I became a godfather to my brother and sisterin-law’s baby girl, Olivia Mae Montano and I haven’t stopped smiling since. I feel extremely fortunate to have been able to grow up in Saugus from the age of 14 and then be given the utmost honor to protect the Town that has given me so much. I feel it almost my duty to take on the task of Selectman to further continue giving back to my community. I want to continue to keep Saugus an affl uent, safe, happy and welcoming place to live and operate small businesses. I am extremely approachable and consider myself a “people person.” There isn’t one time I won’t put myself out there to engage in good solid conversation or listen to people’s concerns. I am asking you for your vote and I promise to continue to be committed to you and our Town, just as I continue to do as a law enforcement Offi cer. It would be an honor to become a selectman for the Town to further ensure the progress of Saugus and to also bring change as well as new ideas to our great Town! (Editor’s Note: Saugus residents wishing to announce their candidacy for public offi ce in the fall’s town elections may submit a statement along with a photo to The Saugus Advocate, which will be published as a courtesy to town voters. Friday, Nov. 1, is the last day for publishing these announcements.) SNOW BLOWER SALES, SERVICE & REPAIRS Pickup/Delivery Available 781-289-6466 WE WORK FOR YOU! * Have your car repaired by     * An I-CAR GOLD CLASS SHOP              for                                 1605 North Shore Road, Revere * 781-284-1200 Visit us at: www.AtlasAutobody.com or call (781) 284-1200 to schedule your appointment today!

Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, October 4, 2019 The Sounds of Saugus he Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Here are a few tidbits that you might want to know about this week in Saugus. A “Shout-Out” for Nicholas Thompson Precinct 3 Town Meeting Member Richard Thompson recommended his 12-year-old son, Nicholas, for some special recognition this week. Nicholas certainly deserves it, especially after receiving the fi rst-ever “Sportsmanship Award” from the Saugus Little League. Executive President Tom Whittredge gave Nicholas the award and State Representative Donald Wong (R-9th Essex) presented him with a citation from the Massachusetts House of Representatives recognizing him for receiving the award and “For being a great teammate and friend.” Nicholas has moved onto announcing games and is about to receive his junior umpire’s training from league offi cial Anthony DiGirolamo, according to his dad. Well done, Nicholas. A “Shout-Out” for Saugus Karate Kung Fu Here’s a special “shout-out” to Saugus Karate Kung Fu for launching its fi fth annual campaign to raise awareness and prevent bullying. Once again, the business – located at 304 Central St. – is off ering a free week of classes to all students in Saugus Public Schools during October and is also hosting a social media campaign to raise awareness. Want to “Shout-Out” a fellow Saugonian? This is an opportunity for our paper’s readers to single out – in a brief mention – remarkable acts or achievements by Saugus residents. Just send an email (mvoge@comcast.net) with the mention in the subject line of “An Extra Shout-Out.” No more than a paragraph. Anything longer might lend itself to a story and/or photo. So, what’s the big deal about MCAS? As soon as I learned that the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) had posted this year’s MCAS results on its website last week, I decided it was the most important news for our readers, especially the parents of children attending Saugus Public Schools. It took about six hours to navigate the DESE website, retrieve the information and make printouts of each of the six schools for this year and last year and their Offi cial Accountability Reports for the last two years, as well as the corresponding information for the district as a whole. I know that newspapers are spending less time tracking down MCAS data and writing about it. But with the information in hand, I decided to spend another four hours analyzing the information and writing the front page story for last week’s Saugus Advocate. So, there were a few stories that didn’t get done to make time and have adequate space to let readers know 505 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 Tel: 617-387-1120 www.gkdental.com • Family Dentistry • Crowns • Bridges • Veneers/Lumineers • Dental Implants • All on 4 Dental Implants • Emergency Dentist • Kid Friendly Dentist • Root Canals • Dentures • Invisalign Braces • Snap On Smile • Teeth Whitening We are the smile care experts for your entire family ing Meeting Expectations or above in several of the younger grades and subjects, but it had a smaller percentage than the state scoring in those categories in grades 7, 8 and 10. “Belmonte made better strides toward meeting its improvement targets during the 2018-19 school year than it did the prior year, but most of the district’s schools made only moderate progress toward their improvement targets.” Stay tuned for more refl ection by folks who truly care about public education in Saugus. A SPECIAL “SHOUT-OUT”: Nicholas Thompson receives the fi rst-ever “Sportsmanship Award” from the Saugus Little League and a legislative commendation “For being a great teammate and friend.” (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) what’s going on with MCAS. And certainly, there was some very satisfying as well as very disappointing news for people who care about Saugus Public Schools. Educators, administrators, staff and students at Lynnhurst Elementary should all take a bow as it was recognized as one of the 67 on the “School of Recognition” list. At the same time, educators, administrators and parents of students attending the Belmonte Middle School and Saugus High School can’t be pleased with the overall MCAS scores at those two schools as they were among the lowest 10 percent of schools in the state determined to be “in need of focused/targeted support” and also classified as “requiring assistance or intervention.” That’s not a good look for a school system that within the next 12 months will be opening a new “Saugus MiddleHigh School” for students in grades 6 through 12. I asked DESE Media Relations Coordinator Jacqueline Reis for her take on the MCAS results as they relate to Saugus, and this is how she summed it up: “Lynnhurst was recognized for high In House Dental Plan for $399 (Cleanings, X-Rays, Exams twice a year and 20% OFF Dental work) Schedule your FREE Consultations today growth, so it was recognized for improvement. “If we compare Saugus as a district to the state as a whole, Saugus had a higher percentage of students scorNot a stellar moment for the Saugus School Committee Sometimes it’s wise for elected public offi cials to work on being civil at public meetings, especially when the meetings are being fi lmed. A classic case in point is School Committee Member Linda Gaieski going on the warpath, disparaging parents and accusing them of dragging their children down to a School Committee meeting to support the janitors who were about to get laid off . I’m not a big follower of social media, but the segment that was videotaped by SaugusTV and edited by The Point Media (TPM) is well worth watching if you plan on voting for School Committee candidates in the Nov. 5 Town Elections. Somebody emailed me a link and I viewed it, and I agree that it’s not a good look for School Committee Member Gaieski or the entire School Committee. Apparently, it went viral. Something like more than 18,000 hits from viewers. The Point Media notes on its website for June 23: “School committee member Linda Gaieski was met with a fi ery response when parents confronted her about a statement she made, saying they dragged their children to support the custodians. (Video courtesy of Saugus TV & edit made by TPM)” Two parents seen at the lectern in the School Committee Meeting Room took great umbrage to Gaieski’s comments and gave her a tongue-lashing while a raucous audience booed at the School Committeewoman and applauded the mothers for speaking their mind. 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Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, October 4, 2019 was recovering from a football injury with the Patriots. She died in 1998. Garron was recruited by coach A fullback remembered By Th e Old Sachem, Bill Stewart I f you watched the New England Patriots in the 60s, you saw a remarkable fullback, Lawrence “Larry” Garron, Junior. Garron was born in Marks, Miss., on May 23, 1937, and died in Framingham, Mass., on September 13, 2019. I was going to Boston University during this period and could pick up tickets in the Patriots’ offi ce in Kenmore Square after class. During his time the Patriots played home games at Bill Stewart The Old Sachem Fenway Park. The also played home games at Boston University Field during the early years. His family moved from Mississippi to Argo, Ill., where his father became a police offi cer. Garron was the oldest of 10 children. His mother, the former Savannah Sykes, worked at the local Corn Products Refi nery to help support the large family. Garron met LaBerta Harris when he was a multi-sports star at nearby Lions Township High and she a member of the track team. They married in 1959. The couple had three sons: Andre, John of Waltham and Arnold of Bedford, N.H. All three played football along with other sports at Framingham High School in Massachusetts. LaBerta tossed footballs to Larry in their backyard in Framingham when he Larry Saban as a three sport-star at Western Illinois University. He was the star of the undefeated and untied team of 1959, which was his junior season. He and Saban both left at this time to join the Patriots, Larry as a fullback, Lou Saban, the head coach. As a Patriot, he was famous for his 85-yard touchdown dash in Buff alo in 1961, which is still a Patriots record. Patriots legend Gino Cappelletti had this to say about his teammate: “He was an important member of those early Patriot teams; I respected his amazing talent and his character.” Garron was six feet tall and weighed 195 pounds as a Patriot, rather small by today’s standards, but in class with the times. During his eight-year career with the Patriots, he appeared in 99 season games and two playoff games. Over the seasons he ran for 2,299 yards; his best was in 1962 when he had 686 yards rushing and a single touchdown with an average yardage of 28 yards. In the playoff season of 1963, Boston played two games: an Eastern Conference and League Championship game. He also was the kick returner for the Patriots during his career. During his years with the Patriots he scored 14 rushing touchdowns and 26 pass reception TDs. Garron was an American Football League All-Star in 1961, 1963, 1964 and 1967. He was elected to the Patriots All-Time AFL (1960s decade) Team. In the off -season Garron learned and practiced various forms of martial arts, holding ranks in Kenpō (fi rst law), Hakkō-ryu Jujutsu, Gojū-ryū (hard soft system) Shintō Musō-ryū, Yoshitsune Jujutsu and Taekwondo. Garron received a bachelor’s degree from Boston State College and a master’s from Cambridge College. He became a professor at Bunker Hill Community College in Charlestown, teaching marketing, writing, economics and management courses. He also taught Martial Arts after reaching the highest level and taught in Southborough and Framingham. He founded the Framingham Football organization along with teammates Ron Burton and Charlie Long. I was fortunate to watch Garron play in Fenway Park during the 60s, and quarterback Babe Parilli called him “one of the best backs at catching passes that I have ever played with.” He was inducted into the Western Illinois Hall of Fame as a fi nal tribute to a great player and a great man.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, October 4, 2019 Page 15 Rededication of Civil War burial plot at Riverside Cemetery THE CEREMONY BEGINS: Members of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War salute as the Color Guard stands behind the stone bearing the names of the Saugus soldiers and sailors buried in the Civil War Burial Plot at Riverside Cemetery. PRAISING “GORDIE”: Steve Castinetti, chairman of the Saugus Veterans Council, highlights the untold hours Vietnam War Veteran Gordon Shepard of Saugus spent at Riverside Cemetery restoring the veterans’ burial plot. THE THREE BROTHERS: Left to right: Stuart Chambers, Daniel Murray and Dexter Bishop, all members of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, hold the evergreen wreath, a rose and a grape leaf wreath, which they later mounted on the stone inscribed with the names of the soldiers from Saugus laid to rest in the Civil War Burial Plot. YOUNG PATRIOTS: Students from Veterans Memorial Elementary School, accompanied by school staff , showed up at Riverside Cemetery with fl ags for a ceremony that honored 138 soldiers and sailors from Saugus who served during the Civil War. POSTING THE COLORS: The Honor Guard of the 1st Military District Sons of Veterans Reserve, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War lead a procession toward the Civil War Burial Plot. FIRING AWAY: Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War shoot their rifl es as the colors are retired at the end of the ceremony. A LEGISLATIVE COMMENDATION: State Rep. Donald Wong (R-9th Essex), lef t , presen ts Gordon Shepard a citation from the Massachusetts House of Representatives recognizing his volunteer work restoring the Civil War Burial Plot at Riverside Cemetery. he General Edward Winslow Hincks Post 95 Grand Army of the Republic Burial Plot in Riverside Cemetery was the scene of T a solemn and majestic ceremony last Saturday (Sept. 28) as members of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, dressed in A GRAVESIDE PERFORMANCE: Saugus Sachimes Alumni Arianna Quagenti, Allana Felix and William Fafard sing “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.” THE EMPTY CHAIR: A rifl e, a backpack and other gear on a chair – symbolic of the soldiers who went off to war but never returned home alive. replica Civil War uniforms, rededicated the site in an hour-long ceremony that drew a crowd of about 300 people. Saugus resiA SYMBOLIC HONOR: A wreath of grape leaves, a rose and a wreath of evergreen – which were placed by the “three brothers” of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War on the grave stone inscribed with the names of 25 Saugus members of the Grand Army of the Republic who were laid to rest in the Civil War Burial Plot at Riverside Cemetery. dent and Vietnam War Veteran Gordon Shepard received the organization’s 2019 Founder’s Award for outstanding service in the memory of Union Civil War Soldiers. He was recognized for his eff orts to restore the Civil War Burial Plot in the cemetery.

Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, October 4, 2019 Sachems blanked by Magicians in home opener By Greg Phipps verything looked promising through one quarter when the Saugus Sachems went toe-to-toe with the Marblehead Magicians and were driving deep into enemy territory with the contest still scoreless. The Sachems had the ball inside the Marblehead 40-yard line early in the second quarter, but quarterback Christian Correia had the ball knocked loose on a running play up the middle, and the visitors promptly recovered. From there, the complexion changed drastically as the high-powered Magicians scored on a long touchdown pass on the very next play from scrimmage. That moment seemed to defl ate the Sachems while at the same time igniting Marblehead, which looked sluggish early on. In the end, the contest turned out to be a 43-0 runaway for the visitors. Outside of two drives, one that moved inside the Marblehead 10 late in the second quarter, the Sachems struggled to function effectively E on offense without starting QB Mason Nickolas, who was injured the previous week. Their best scoring chance came at the very end of the fi rst half when, with the Magicians leading 22-0, Correia engineered a march that got the ball to Marblehead’s four-yard line with just seconds left. A 24-yard completion from Correia to Javier Martinez and a pass interference helped advance the ball inside the 10. A score just before the half might have given Saugus a boost emotionally, but it wasn’t to be. Marblehead’s defense was able to hold. A pass to the end zone as time elapsed was intercepted and the Sachems were left with no points. Saugus would not come close to threatening again as undefeated Marblehead (3-0) shut them down over the fi - nal 24 minutes. Meanwhile, the Magicians came alive offensively, scoring on their fi rst three possessions of the second half to coast to victory. In the opening quarter, the Sachems’ defense forced MarSaugus quarterback Christian Correia scrambles to avoid a Marblehead tackler in last Saturday’s shutout loss at Stackpole Field. (Advocate Photos by Greg Phipps) blehead to punt on its fi rst two possessions and managed to put together a drive that got them into Magicians’ territory. That’s when the fumble occurred and the game was forever changed. Sachems first-year head coach Steve Cummings said his team started to press after the early second-quarter turnSachems RB Marvens Jean tries to turn the corner against an onrushing Marblehead defender. over. “We competed for 12 minutes. This is a young football team and we’re trying to teach them that there’s one level,” he told the press after the game. “It’s not about wanting it more or trying harder; it’s about execution and details. Against a team like Marblehead, you have to make your own luck.” Having had trouble putting up points the last two games after producing 30 in a season-opening overtime loss at Bedford, the Sachems look to establish some off ensive attack when they host undefeated Revere this Saturday at Stackpole Field (scheduled 2:30 p.m. kickoff). Revere is coming off a 43-26 win over Lynn Classical last week. Sports update: Boys’ soccer earns third win, girls look to regroup By Greg Phipps he Saugus High School bo y s ’ soc cer team snapped a two-game losing skid with a 3-0 shutout win over Greater Lawrence at Anna Parker Field on Monday. The Sachems connected for three tallies in the first half and made it stand up the rest of the way. The victory improved Saugus’s record to 3-5 after coming off losses to Swampscott and Beverly last week. “I thought we had some really good ball movement and it really helped us to get a rhythm going early,” head coach Josh Hickey told the press after Monday’s win. “We’ve been talking about the importance of ball movement for a while now, so to see it come to fruition in a game like this is always good.” Scoring the Saugus goals in Monday’s win were Elijah Tapia-Gately, Vincent Coluccio and Juan Oliveira. This week posed a challenge, as the Sachems were scheduled to play Northeastern Conference stalwarts Danvers on Wednesday (afT Saugus players Emily Orent and Lindsey McGovern converge on a Beverly forward in last week’s 3-0 loss to the Lady Panthers at Beverly High School. (Advocate Photos by Greg Phipps) ter press deadline) and Marblehead on Friday. As for the girls’ team, Saugus suffered its third loss of the season: a 6-0 shutout defeat at Beverly last Friday. The Lady Sachems were coming off a 4-1 win over Gloucester two days earlier and a 3-1 loss at Swampscott last Monday. This week Saugus hosted Danvers on Wednesday and Gloucester on Thursday. Field hockey The Saugus field hockey team continues to play tough defensively but is struggling to produce much Saugus girls’ soccer co-captain Shaylin Groark and company looked to avenge a recent shutout loss at Beverly when they faced off against Danvers this week. in the way of a consistent offensive attack. Last week, the Lady Sachems traveled for a rematch against Beverly at Beverly High School and dropped a 3-0 decision. Once again, Saugus was stingy guarding its own net and made it difficult for the hosts to get good shots at the goal. But offensively the Lady Sachems were unable to mount any real penetration into the other team’s end, as the territorial play clearly favored the Lady Panthers. In a similar game earlier this season, Beverly defeated Saugus, 4-0, at Stackpole Field.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, October 4, 2019 Page 17 MEMORY | from page 1 “These men who are buried here and served their country cannot speak for themselves,” VFW Post 2346 Commander James Marshall said of the 25 Civil War soldiers and sailors buried in the plot. “Therefore, on behalf of them, I would like to thank Gordon Shepard for his selfl ess dedication to ensure they would have a beautiful place to rest and pay tribute for their sacrifice to our country.” “If they could stand right now, they would salute him. But they can’t, so I will on their behalf,” he said. The National Organization of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War honored Shepard with the organization’s 2019 Founder’s Award for his outstanding service in the memory of Union Civil War Soldiers. It was the group’s only award for the year. Shepard’s name will also be added to a permanent plaque maintained at the National Headquarters of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War in Harrisburg, Pa. “As humble as a man could be” Saugus Veterans Council Chairman Steve Castinetti told Shepard “You have done a hell of a job.” “I always want to give Gordie highest honor that can be bestowed upon somebody who is not a member of the Sons. “This is beautiful,” Norris said, as he walked inside the plot, admiring the restoration work. “I wish all towns would do it. I wish all towns would have a person like Gordon to come out and do stuff like this,” he said. It all began with a sunken A TRIBUTE BANNER: A sign outside of Saugus VFW Post 2346 welcomes the Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War and Gordon Shepard. some recognition at the cemetery on Memorial Day when we do our ceremony. And low and behold, he can’t be found anywhere,” Castinetti said. “He’s not one of those who looks for recognition or looks for rewards, but he certainly deserves everything we’re giving him today,” he said. State Rep. Donald Wong (R9th Essex) presented Shepard with a citation from the Massachusetts House of Representatives, which recognized his receipt of the Founder’s Award. “We have to remember all the veterans from the past, present and future, because they’re the ones who give us the life we have today,” Wong said. Saugus Historical Society President Laura Eisener hailed Shepard’s work as representing “the true spirit of the Grand Army of the Republic.” SOUNDS | from page 10 If you haven’t seen the video, this one is required viewing for Saugus registered voters. Just google “The Point Media and Linda Gaieski” and make up your own mind whether this is any way for parents to be treated. My eyes tell me it’s no way for the public to be treated. Another chance to hear old Saugus School Buildings story For those folks who missed last Saturday’s PowerPoint presentation of Saugus school buildings hosted by the Saugus Historical Association, you have another chance to check it out. This just in from Laura Eisener, president of the Saugus Historical Society: “At the Saugus Historical Society, Wednesday evening October 9, the Saugus Historical Commission is presenting a talk & power point presentation of pictures of school buildings & class pictures over the years. The presentation begins with one-room schools and progresses through the proud history of each and every school in the Town, those still existing today and those long gone. As soon as 2021 there will only be 3 remaining schools in Saugus. Steve Carlson, National Park Ranger at Charlestown Navy Yard and a member of the Saugus Historical Commission, will provide an introduction. Jean Swanson, Saugus Historical Commission member and chair of 2015’s 200th Anniversary Committee, and “Many people who have gone to attend the graves of their loved ones have noticed how beautiful the cemetery looks as a result of the work he’s done,” Eisener said. Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta called Shepard “a wonderful man … as humble as a man could be …” “I’m here because of my love and everybody else’s love for Gordon Shepard,” she said. “I really appreciate everything you do for the veterans of Saugus, for our community and the United States of America,” Panetta said. “When they say a man is a good man, you are a good man. You are the best.” In an interview after the ceremony, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Commanderin-Chief Edward J. Norris said that only one Founder’s Award is given yearly and that it is the Marilyn Carlson, who was the longtime Vice Chair of the Saugus Historical Commission and a former Saugus teacher, will each present portions of the program. This is a great opportunity for long-time Saugonians and those just passing through to have a chance to look back – and forward! – at school days in Saugus. “For those who might be befuddled by the diff erence between the Historical Society and the Historical Commission (and it’s easy to see why this often happens), we can quote the Historical Commission’s own website: “The Saugus Historical Commission, established under Section 8d of Chapter 40 of the Massachusetts General Laws, is the offi cial Town body charged with the identifi cation of properties and sites in the Town of historical signifi cance and is the principal advisor to the Town on matters relating to historic preservation. “The Saugus Historical Society is a private, non-profi t organization dedicated to the preservation of local history through collecting and exhibiting artifacts on local history, publishing booklets on historical topics, and holding public programs on historical themes. “The meeting begins at 7 PM at 30 Main Street, across from the old Center School (shown in the attached photo). Saugus Historical Society will also have on display in the meeting room a few photos and artifacts from our archives relating to Saugus schools, including the typewriter history teacher Dick Provenzano used to write his popular newspaper column about Saugus history. Light refreshments will be served. It is free and open to the public, whether or not you are a Saugus resident or a member of the Saugus Historical Society.” Families and fi re prevention The Saugus Fire Department invites local families to a free Open House on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Families will learn about fi re prevention and participate in fi re safety activities. The program will highlight the National Fire Protection Association’s theme: “Protect Your Family From Fire.” It’s a great way for families to familiarize themselves with fi re safety, household fi re hazards and things they can do to make their homes safer. It’s also a great way to teach kids about fi re safety. Papa Gino’s will provide free pizza and children’s fi re safety coloring sheets at the Open House. The fi rst 100 children will receive a child’s Fire Hat! Kids will also get to meet a special guest, Sparky the Fire Dog. For more information about the Saugus Fire Department Open House, call Captain James Hughes or Captain Scott Phelan at 781-941-1170. North Shore Computer Society meets Oct. 10 Saugus’s Eric Brown, the webmaster stone at a friend’s gravesite. Norris read a speech about Shepard’s “decades of work in restoring and maintaining the veterans’ graves here in Riverside Cemetery, particularly, for his work in restoring the General Edward Winslow Hincks Post 95 Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Veterans Burial Plot.” Norris noted that Shepard was initially drawn to Riverside Cemetery to visit the gravesite of his old childhood friend – Richard “Dicky” Devine, Jr. – a fellow Vietnam War veteran who was killed in combat in January of 1969. Shepard continued to make frequent visits to his buddy’s grave. “As the years passed, Mr. Shepard notice that his friend’s head stone was beginning to sink into the ground,” Norris said. “He looked at the one beside it and it bore the name of another hero killed during the war. Someone else’s family or friend member. It had been partially covered with grass and creator of Saugus.net, will give a presentation on “Creating Ghostly Interactive Fiction” at the next meeting of the North Shore Computer Society, which is set for 7 p.m. on Oct. 10 in the McCarthy Auditorium at the Peabody Municipal Light Plant (201 Warren St. Extension in Peabody). Learn what interactive fi ction is, where to get it and how to use your computer for some social fun. The North Shore Computer Society is a 25-year-old nonprofi t educational organization that helps people learn about computers and technology. For more information, go to www. northshorecomputer.org, email a message to info@northshorecomputer.org or call 978-977-2618. Oct. 23 A Candidate’s night slated for Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE) will sponsor a forum for candidates for the Board of Selectmen on Wednesday, Oct. 23, starting at 7 p.m. at the Saugus Town Hall Auditorium (298 Central St.). Doors will be open to the public at 6:30 p.m. for this free event. As in the past, SAVE provides this public service forum for candidates for the Board of Selectmen so that each candidate can share their views of the critical environmental issues facing Saugus. The event will also be televised in order to reach as many residents as possible. Candidates’ invitations will be sent out on or shortly after Sept. 20. SAVE and dirt … As Mr. Shepard surveyed the cemetery, he noticed that many of the headstones and plaques bearing the names of his fellow soldiers were in disrepair.” At that point, Shepard went on a mission to clean and straighten out Devine’s gravestone and then the one beside it. Then he kept going, doing as many as he could over the course of numerous volunteer hours. “As the years went on, Mr. Shepard had restored 400 gravesites belonging to veterans,” Norris said. Eventually, Shepard began his Civil War Burial Plot restoration project in 2015. “The plaques in the Grand Army of the Republic Plot were in very bad shape. Some were sunk into the ground and almost all of them were unreadable,” Norris said. “Thank Gordon Shepard for all of his tireless service for all of these fallen veterans,” he said. When Shepard accepted the award, he did what he always does: defl ect the credit from himself and praised someone else. Shepard said he got a lot of help in restoring the Civil War Burial Plot, particularly from Nick Milo of the Saugus Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2346, Dave DeFilippo of Woodlawn Memorials, and Cemetery Department employees Tim Fawcett and Andy DePatto. hopes the public will plan to attend this informative event. For more information about SAVE, please contact Ann at adevlin@aisle10. net. You can also visit SAVE’s websites at http://www.saugus.org/SAVE or http://www.SaugusSAVE.org and follow the link to SAVE’s Facebook group. Public hearing on Wheelabrator plan set for Oct. 15 The state Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has issued a draft approval to Wheelabrator Saugus, Inc., on its pending application to update its existing Emission Control Plan (ECP). Meanwhile, the agency has scheduled a public hearing at the Saugus High School at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15 to give the public a chance to comment before the plan is adopted. The highly technical 31-page draft released by MassDEP provides emission and compliance schedules for the control of certain pollutants emitted from the Wheelabrator trash-to-energy plant on Route 107. People who don’t plan on attending the public hearing may submit written comments directly to MassDEP. The public comment period closes at 5 p.m. on Oct. 16. Written comments may be submitted to wheelabratorsaugus.massdep@mass.gov. Citizens can also mail written comments to Edward J. Braczyk, Permit Chief, MassDEPNortheast Regional Offi ce, 205B Lowell St., Wilmington, MA 01887.

Page 18 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, October 4, 2019 ASKS | from page 1 rent project, she will hold a Veterans Donation Drive to benefit the Chelsea Soldiers’ Home. That event is set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Cpl. Scott J. Procopio Saugus American Legion Post 210, which is located at 44 Taylor St. in Saugus. Riley began her volunteerism when she started the Community Service Club during her first year at Belmonte Middle School. She wanted a project she could work on after school, so she began Saugus Blessings Bags in late 2014, working out of her house. She is the daughter of Christopher and Corinne Riley. She has an older brother and sister in Lynn, Danny Mahoney and Elena Barrett. Highlights of this week’s interview follow. Q: Please tell me a little bit about how Saugus Blessings Bags began – the organization. I understand you were still in school when you started this. So what inspired you? What was the inspiration? A: I was 16 and I was still in high school, and I decided there was not enough accessible help for things that I could do to help people. I didn’t really have a lot of money to be able to go and help homeless people, so I decided that I would do my own funding and my own budgeting and fi gure out what people needed the most and what shelters were asking for the most and just try to target those items and distribute those things to people who needed the help. Q: That’s how Saugus Blessings Bags came into being? A: Yes. I’m the Founder and President, and for the most part it’s just been myself running it. When I decided I wanted to take on projects of larger volume, I put together a Board of Directors of family and friends to help me, and we’ve gotten a lot of support from the town. Saugus Blessings Bags isn’t yet registered as a 501(c)3, but, hopefully, it will be soon. Q: You had a prior interest in the homeless and homelessness? A: Yes. My mother worked a lot with the Mass. Coalition for the Homeless, and I remember working with her when I was a little kid. Q: How old were you? A: Probably four or five. And for several years, and we worked with St. Margaret’s. I remember drawing pictures for the kids and putting them in the pockets of the coats that she would help fundraise for. I’ve always wanted to help people, and I was always taught to give to the less fortunate – whether it was monthe items we needed to get more of. Q: How much did you raise? Please give me a ballpark estimate? A: That’s tough to estimate. We raised money, but we mostly collected goods. Q: You had enough to take care of how many veterans? A: About 30 for our first SAUGUS BLESSINGS BAGS TEAM: Left to right: Olivia Riley, founder and president; Corinne Riley, treasurer; Cristina Palmieri, secretary and social media manager; and Chris Silva, webmaster. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) ey, goods or time – that there was always something people could do to help out. Q: Since your early childhood, you have always had a special affi nity for the homeless? A: Yes. Q: Because of the experience you gained working with your mom? A: Yes. Q: How did it all come down? You decided one day you were going to form a Saugus Blessings Bag? Tell me a little bit about that. A: There was a neighbor who was really accessible to a 16-year-old with no money. I wanted to fi gure out the most cost-effective ways to get these things to people in need, so I started a Facebook Page and started reaching out to people I used to work for – people I used to babysit for or tutor their kids. And I ended up working with the Girl Scouts. And I said, here is my idea. I would like to get some toiletries, gloves and socks to homeless veterans for our fi rst project, and they helped out, and they ended up doing a lot of the purchasing of the goods, and I was able to put the bags together and distributed them. Q: The fi rst project for Saugus Blessings Bags was the homeless veterans? A: Yes – the New England Center for Homeless Vets. Q: You got involved in this through your mom’s activities? A: Yes – but even going into Boston and taking the train with my friends and just seeing people in the streets and knowing that they didn’t have any other options. I mean the shelters were full. They didn’t have another choice. My biggest thing – I want something that people can hold onto after they left the shelters. They provide a lot, but they don’t provide things like toiletries and they can’t always provide clothes. Q: As a child, you got exposed to homelessness. A: Yes. It ’s hard not to, when we live so close to Boston. When you fi nd yourself spending time in the city, there is no way to avoid it. It’s not just one concentrated area; it’s everywhere. Q: How old were you when you fi rst observed it fi rsthand? A: When I was fi rst exposed to it was probably when I was a baby, because there’s really no way to avoid seeing it. I can remember as far back when I was five years old, I would start asking questions like “Why doesn’t that person have a house?” And my mother would explain to me that there were diff erent circumstances that people found themselves in and that there were ways to help, but there’s only so much that you can do. Q: And you were moved by the interaction? A: Of course. I always wanted to help people. It’s just tough to see another person and not feel compassion for their situation. It’s never anyone’s fi rst choice; people fi nd themselves in desperate situations, and you do what you can to help them, because you don’t know when you are going to be in that situation. Or your best friend. Or your mother. Or your father. Or your grandfather. You never know when they are going to run out of money or fi nd a massive medical bill – and that’s it for them. You never know. And this could happen. If people have the resources, they should use it to help out others should they fi nd themselves in a situation like that in the future. Q: You mentioned the Girl Scouts. Were you a Girl Scout? A: No, I wasn’t. I got a lot of volunteers, though, from Troop 555 in Saugus, and I had a couple from Revere. Q: How did things go the fi rst year of Saugus Blessings Bags? A: It went very well. I was really surprised. I learned a lot about the costs and found the cheapest places to buy large quantities of items and about project, and they were bags with toiletries and hygiene products: Advil, cough drops, a little fi rst aid kit, socks and gloves. Q: This was, like, a Christmas thing? A: I decided I wanted to do it shortly after Christmas. It was in the wintertime when I saw people who were in desperate need. We ended up making the delivery – me and my dad – in January of 2015. We had started out in December of 2014. Q: And the project has continued since then? A: I was away for college for a little bit and took a little break from it, but when I decided I was going back into the workforce and I was fi nished with school, I decided to take it on full-time again. And I spend a lot of time on it: every weekend that I have the time. I did go to school for business administration, so I did learn a little bit about marketing. I decided I wanted to make the project bigger. I recruited some of my friends, my mom and my boyfriend to get more hands on deck, basically. We have meetings every month. We have our board of directors. We keep minutes. We keep inventory and a list of donations and who donated what and when. It’s a lot more organized; we’re definitely better with the marketing and getting the word out, posting of events and fundraisers. We’re still working on getting a 501(c) (3) [nonprofit organization], and when we do, we’ll be able to hold a lot more diff erent types of events. Q: Currently you are working on your second drive? A: No, we have had others. Rosie’s Place was the second one. We did The Salvation Army in Saugus a couple of months ago. We’ve been active for about three years now. Q: How many people do you hope to help on the current project? What’s the target? A: I would like to hit 50 people or more. Q: Veterans or a mixed group? A: Just veterans for this one. This will be going to the Soldiers’ Home in Chelsea. Q: How is it going so far? A: It’s going very well. We were passing information at Founders Day and received a lot of cash donations, more money than goods. Then on Saturday, Oct. 12 is our donation drive where people can bring items. We do have a lot of items left over from buying bulk, so we don’t need to buy nearly as much goods this time. We have tons and tons of toothbrushes and toothpaste left over that we will be able to use, so we can spend money on the things that we need to reach our goal of 50. But we’ll do as many bags as we can get, and whatever we have left, we will hold onto for our next project. Q: It’s easy to see a kid in school doing this as a project, but I think it says something about the person who would want to continue doing this after they get out of school. There are so many other things that you could be doing. But you got back into it and now want to help more and more people A: I think the biggest thing why I still do it – I hear these stories about things not getting to the people they’re supposed to. I fi gure if I were in charge of it, I could make sure that people who need the help get it. Right now we let people know where their donation goes. We put pictures on Facebook and email them to people to show them the bags they created with their donation, so they will know what their donation is going to. Q: You have a special spot in your heart for the veterans. Is that because of you mom, or your late grandfather (Louis A. DeSouza, Sr.), who was a war hero? A: My grandfather was in the U.S. Navy, and I defi nitely think about him a lot when I do this. I have worked with the Saugus Veterans Council and have volunteered there to help with events. They’re all great and very nice. I have been involved with them since high school. Q: Let’s talk about your upcoming event. A: It’s set for Oct. 12 at the American Legion: The Veterans Donation Drive to benefi t the Soldiers’ Home in Chelsea. People can bring donations of new toiletries, gloves, socks and other things that can be found on our website, www. saugusblessingsbags.com. People can come and meet the team, have some refreshments and learn about Saugus Blessings Bags and what we are doing, and this will be in honor of Veterans Day (Nov. 11). Saugus is defi nitely a community that is very heavily involved in that, so I’m ASKS | SEE PAGE 19

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, October 4, 2019 Page 19 ASKS | from page 18 excited to have this project, because people are always looking for ways to help out the veterans. They don’t get a lot of help from the government. This is something we can do locally and reach more people, because these veterans are members of peoples’ families, and this project is in honor of people who served or died to make sure we have the rights that we do. Q: Who are the volunteers that make up your group? A: I’m the president and founder. My mom, Corinne Riley, is the treasurer. Our secretary and social media manager is Cristina Palmieri, and our webmaster is Chris Silva. He’s my boyfriend. He’s also a Saugus High graduate – Class of 2010. Cristina is also Class of 2016. She’s in my grade. And my mom is Class of ’75. Q: And you want to incorporate as a nonprofi t and make this a bigger thing? A: Yes, I’d like to make this a 501(c)(3), and I’d like to see if we can get other towns involved so we can cover Eastern Massachusetts. For now it’s pretty small, but once we get certifi ed as a 501(c)(3), I think we will have the opportunity to go bigger with other communities. Q: About how many hours A LITTLE HELP: A close-up of a Saugus Blessings Bag that contains toiletries and personal items. Saugus Blessing Bags distributes them to needy people in various shelters throughout Greater Boston. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) do you estimate that you put into Saugus Blessings Bags? A: Some weeks are busier than others, but on average, I would say maybe 15 to 20 hours a week. Q: What about over the whole time period? A: Since this began? Oh, hundreds and hundreds of hours. I could never keep track. Q: Anything else that you would like to share about Saugus Blessings Bags or about your current project? A: We do work with nine demographics. In the past, we have worked with women trying to escape domestic violence; we’ve helped those people; we’ve helped recovering addicts; we have worked with teens and youth – families with children; we have helped people in the shelters. Our next project – after we have fi nished the Soldiers’ Home – we’ll be working with the Mass. Coalition for the Homeless in getting products to kids in inner city schools who will be able to pick these things up in school so they don’t need to go ask for it. We’re trying to hit as many demographics as possible and try to help out as many people as we can and not focus on just one group. We want to have as big as an outreach as is possible. 1. In what N.E. state would you find mountains named Camel’s Hump, Haystack and Sugarloaf? 2. In 1952 what movie type premiered and featured a plane flight over the Rockies and a roller-coaster ride? 3. On Oct. 4, 1965, what Pope came to the United States to advocate for world peace at the UN? 4. What fable/novella about birds by Richard Bach was a bestseller? 5. What group of animals is known as a field? 6. What California desert city did the Spaniards call Agua Caliente, meaning “hot water”? 7. What American singer/dancer originally appeared as part of The Gumm Sisters? 8. In October 1974 Muhammed Ali defeated whom in Zaire to win the World Heavyweight Boxing Championship? 9. On Oct. 6, 1927, the first feature-length movie with sound premiered in NYC; what was it called? 10. On Oct. 7, 1959, what part of the moon was first photographed? 11. What are the full names of explorers Lewis & Clark? (Hint: first initials M and W.) 12. On Oct. 8, 1942, the first Women App ointed for Voluntary Emergency Service (WAVES) reported for training at what Massachusetts college? 13. In 1932 what organization discontinued the demonstration sport of American football? 14. What fictional teenage detective’s boyfriend was Ned Nickerson? (Hint: initials ND.) 15. On Oct. 10, 1845, what school opened in Annapolis, Md., giving an alternative to sometimes brutal officer training at sea? 16. What is the world’s most populous island? (Hint: starts with J.) 17. What artist created the works “Ascending and Descending,” “Drawing Hands” and “Waterfall”? 18. On Oct. 10, 1933, Dreft was first marketed; what was it? 19. What American entertainer said, “If you drink, don’t drive. Don’t even putt”? (Hint: initials DM.) 20. What giant monster did Guinness World Records recognize as the largest continuously running movie franchise? 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Andrew was the loving grandson of Mary Spadafora and the late Louis Spadafora Jr. of Melrose, Nephew of Jim and Beth Spadafora, Lou and Betty Spadafora and Donna and Paul Spadafora. Andrew came from a very large extended family and leaves many aunts, uncles friends that will miss him dearly. He was a kind loving, caring, generous and loyal friend that always put everyone else fi rst. If Andrew was your friend, he was your friend for life. Andrew attended Saugus public schools and was a valued and respected employee at PF Chang in Boston. In lieu of fl owers donations may be made to the Andrew Brown Memorial Fund at gofundme.com. Donata Mercuro L ived by her name, “gift.” On September 25, 2019, her gift of love became a legacy that survives with her devoted husband of 56 years, Nicola; her children, Thomas, Anna Maria, and David; and her grandchildren, Sara, Nicholas, Rebecca, Stephen, ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ Attention Home Owners/ Property Managers Everett Housing Authority (EHA) is seeking owners and property managers to accept participants on our Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. This is a federally funded program that provides rental assistance to low income families. The success of the Section 8 program depends on owners and property managers that maintain decent, safe, and sanitary rental units. Low-income families in our community depend on home owners like you who are willing to participate in this program. Please contact the Section 8 Department at (617) 387-6389 to inquire about how you can become a landlord for a Section 8 participant. By working together, we can build stronger neighborhoods that build a stronger community John, Robert, Luca, and Amalia. An Italian born in Aradeo, Lecce, to the late Giuseppe and Amalia Licci, Donata grew up with her 8 loving brothers and sisters. With the support of her sister Lucia, Donata became a professional seamstress. This work brought her to Switzerland, where she met Nicola. Their love crossed countries. In Italy, they wed and frequently visited family. In Switzerland, they fell in love and had their fi rst two children, Thomas and Anna Maria. And in America, they had their third child, David, and raised their young family. Donata and Nicola moved to New York in 1973. When they moved to Massachusetts, they settled fi rst in Everett and later in Malden. Their store, International Fashions in downtown Everett, sold formal attire and provided exceptional tailoring. 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Page 22 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, October 4, 2019 IS YOUR HOME NEXT? The Saugus Real Estate Listings are brought to you by: 53 Jackson Street Saugus, MA 01906 781-813-3325 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. BUYER1 BUYER2 Beddia, Joann A Recinos-Garcia, Jose Dasilva, Erasmo Giubbini, Alexandre Shrestha, Kriti 16.09.2019 Aguiar, Jose M Celano, Jessica Tigli, Gulhan Meara, Betty J Mangan, Caitlyn C Buzun, Francis Bhakta, Praful R Deluca, Orazio SELLER1 Beddia, Robert M Silva, Rosana Giubbini, Larissa Silva, Rosana $461 000,00 Celano, Kenneth Tigli, Omer F Meara, Richard M Mangan, Keith A Buzun, Marianne Deluca, Pamela Ramirez, Nabori Smith, Stephen A Spence FT Tran Cornerstone General Harrison, Annmarie Longmuir, Francee Morelli, David A Gibbs, Sherri L Platinum Plus Realty Dev Twin Springs Dev Corp REDUCED PRICE! Harrison, Steven J 32 Overlea Ave Longmuir, Stephen A 7 Kennedy Dr Morelli, Jean White, Marcus 4 Donna Rd Quinlan, Alexandra C Quinlan, Eric R Derosa Ernest Est 6 Grandview Park 28 Cleveland Ave Surabian, Ronald H 27 Richardson Cir 1294 Broadway 2 Oneil Way SELLER2 ADDRESS 40 Clifton Ave 25 Eustis St Beverly A Soriano T Soriano, Beverly A 12 Putnam St Russo, Pamela S 50 Winter St CITY Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus DATE 17.09.2019 17.09.2019 16.09.2019 16.09.2019 10 Wonderland Ave 13.09.2019 13.09.2019 13.09.2019 12.09.2019 12.09.2019 12.09.2019 11.09.2019 11.09.2019 PRICE $415 000,00 $426 000,00 $360 000,00 $359 000,00 Saugus $460 000,00 $759 000,00 $594 000,00 $545 000,00 $500 000,00 $390 000,00 $675 000,00 $320 000,00 REDUCED PRICE!          3 bedroom 2 1/2 Colonial with 2 car garage. Must see to believe! EXCELLENT VALUE........$589,900......$549,000 53 Jackson St. Saugus (781) 813-3325 SAUGUS - Single family home, Lot Size 20,000, 3 bed, 2 full baths , 2 car garage and much more. WIll Not Last................$589,000...........$569,000 SAUGUS - Exsquisite Grand Foyer makes 4-5 Bdrm Colonial a home with loads of sunlight beaming thruout. Kitchen opens up to lge. family rm. along with pellet stove overlooking backyard...........................................................$499,000 LEGAL 2 FAMILY MIDDLETON - Luxury High End Estate ..$1,229.000 Luxury 1-2 & 3 bedrooms starting at $1800 a month! ~ RENTALS ~ REVERE - 2 Family 4/4 incredible investment opportunity both Units are in great shape. Will Not Last........................................... $399,000 WINTHROP - 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, kitchen granite w/stainless gleaming hardwood..............................$2600 WEST REVERE- 1 bedroom, 3 rooms total.............$1500 MP REALTY HOLDS THE RECORD FOR THE HIGHEST PRICED SINGLE SOLD IN REVERE!* Call us now and we will get you the Highest Price for your home. *(Excluding waterfront property) Darlene Minincleri & Sue Palomba Call for a FREE Market Analysis W A T E R V I E W S                to ceiling windows. Why Pay Rent when you can Own for Less!..............................$439,000 LISTED & SOLD

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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, October 4, 2019 Page 25 SOUNDS gus residents. Campaign Slides: Any candidate can place a campaign slide on Saugus TV that can be seen on Comcast Channel 8, during scheduled and non-scheduled Community Bulletin Board times. There is no cost to place a Campaign Slide. Campaign Slides will air in alphabetical order. Campaign Slides will run until November 5th at 8 PM. Candidate Statement ProSaugus Public Library Foundation Gala set for Oct. 19 Tickets are available for the 5th annual Saugus Public Library Foundation Gala, which will be held Saturday, Oct. 19, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Saugus Public Library. The event will feature gourmet hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine, music and a silent auction. Flower arrangements created by members of the Saugus Garden Club will be on display throughout the library. The Gala will continue the Foundation’s Readers Make Good Leaders promotion, which celebrates and encourages reading throughout the community. Several local residents will be recognized this year as honorees. The 2019 honorees are Gene Decareau, Kathy Blasingame and Saugus High School student Kiley Ronan. Saugus Public Library Foundation President Ed Jeff rey says the annual gala provides “the opportunity to celebrate the library and its importance in our community.” All who attend the Gala must be 21 years of age or older. Tickets are $30 per person in advance and $35 per person at the door. Tickets are available online at www.sauguspubliclibrary.org or at the Saugus Public Library. Sponsorship opportunities are available and auction items are welcome. To donate an item, please call 781-245-7070. For further information about the Gala, call Ed Jeff rey at 781-462-8275. Additional information can be obtained on the Saugus Public Library Foundation website: www.sauguspubliclibrary.org/Saugus plf. Saugus candidates and cable TV Voters really can’t get enough information on the candidates running in the Saugus town elections on Nov. 5. So, as a public service, we will share a letter from Bryan Nadeau, the executive director of Saugus Community Television, Inc., as he attempts to reach out to all candidates who are running for offi ce: It is election time once again in the Town of Saugus, and Saugus TV off ers a number of diff erent ways for candidates to get information out to Saugram: Saugus TV invites candidates for Saugus Board of Selectmen and Saugus School Committee to schedule a time to come to the studio, located at 1 Pearce Memorial Dr., to record their candidate statements. Each candidate is allowed three minutes of airtime to let viewers know who they are and why they are running for offi ce. This statement is intended to be shot in one take. We allow for on-site review of your take, and will reshoot if necessary. There will be no reshoots available thereafter. There is no cost to the candidate for participating in this taping. Starting October 4th, candidates running for Saugus Board of Selectmen or Saugus School Committee that are interested in recording a statement should contact Saugus TV Executive Director Bryan Nadeau to schedule a date and time. The Deadline to record your statement is October 18th at 5 PM. All candidate statements recorded will then be compiled into a single program that will air on Comcast Channel 8 starting October 25th. This program will air three times a day, at random times in the morning, afternoon, and evening until the election is over on November 5th. Air date and times TBD. Saugus TV program schedules are available at www.saugustv.org. The program will also be available to view on our Vimeo page at www.vimeo.com/saugustelevision. Candidate forums: Saugus TV may tape and cablecast other organization’s forums and/or debates, with notice at least 5 days prior to the event, subject to crew availability. Additional Political Programming: SCTV encourages all Saugus residents, persons associated with a businesses or organizations (whether for profi t or non-profi t), including candidates for any political offi ce, to use the public access channel to communicate their political views. Candidates and other providers of political programs, as well as the programs themselves, are subject to the same policies and procedures as any other user of SCTV, including with respect to the use of a bulletin board. Saugus TV is non-partisan; therefore we do not produce programs endorsing specifi c candidates or ballot questions. We encourage residents, organizations, and businesses to become members of Saugus TV. If a candidate is a member, or becomes a member of Saugus TV, they are entitled to take our courses and learn how to use our video production equipment, and the ability to use it for the purposes of creating a program that will air on Saugus TV. These programs will be shown on Comcast Channel 8 and will air 4 times a week (like any other member production), at random times, and will run up until 24 hours before the start of the November 5th election day. Viewers will be able to fi nd these airings on the Saugus TV Program Schedule as “Candidate Spot(s)” We look forward to working with all of the candidates, and hope that you take advantage of everything Saugus TV has to off er. Bryan Nadeau Executive Director, Saugus TV Saugus Community Television, Inc. 1 Pearce Memorial Dr. Saugus, MA 01906 781-231-2883 www.saugustv.org Haunted Lighthouses at the library – Oct. 29 New Friends of Saugus Public Library are pleased to welcome Jeremy D’Entremont back to the Saugus Public Library on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 6 p.m. His program will be “New England’s Haunted Lighthouses.” Jeremy D’Entremont is president and historian of the American Lighthouse Foundation. He has appeared on shows, such as “Haunted Lighthouses of America” on the Travel Channel, as well as appearing on the History Channel, public television and National Public Radio. He has written more than 20 books and hundreds of articles on lighthouse history and other maritime topics. He has lectured and narrated cruises from Maine to California, and his photographs have appeared in many books and magazines. He is the editor of the website “New England Lighthouses: A Virtual Guide” at www.newenglandlighthouses.net, and he off ers tours to lighthouses via minivan – based in Portsmouth, N.H. Join us for this free adult program when Jeremy will tell some of the macabre tales of New England’s coastal beacons, including the piano-playing ghost of Maine’s Seguin Light and strange happenings at Boston Light. Reservations are not necessary; however, seating is limited. Saugus Blessings Bags for Vets The Saugus Blessings Bags Veterans Donation Drive is gearing up for Saturday, Oct. 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the American Legion Post 210 (44 Taylor St., Saugus). Bring your donations of new travel-sized toiletries, gloves and socks to aid veterans staying at the Chelsea Soldiers’ Home. Meet the team, enjoy refreshments and help veterans in need who devoted their lives to serving our country. Visit www.saugusblessingsbags.com for more information, or email saugusblessingsbags@outlook.com – @ mablessingsbags – (781) 484-2470. Cub Scout and Boy Scout recruitment Cub Scout Pack 62 and Boy Scout Troop 62 are still seeking new members after a successful recruitment effort on Founders Day. Cubs can sign up on Monday nights from 6:45 to 8 p.m. at the Cliftondale Congregational Church at 50 Essex St. in Saugus. Please use the door marked offi ce in the front of the church. We are located in the basement. Cub Pack 62 welcomes boys from age fi ve (kindergarten) to age 10 (Grade 5). Boy Scouts can register on Tuesday nights from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. in the basement of the Cliftondale Congregational Church. Our Boy Scout program is for young men ages 10 1/2 to 17 (Grades 6-12). For any questions on our Cub Scout program, please contact Cubmaster Bill Ferringo at pack62saugus@gmail. com or bferringo@comcast.net. For Boy Scouts, please contact Scoutmaster John Kane at troop62saugus.org or 781-389-2708. Seeking constable candidates This notice in from Wendy Reed, clerk of the Saugus Board of Selectmen: The Saugus Board of Selectmen have announced one opening for appointment as constable in the Town of Saugus. Anyone interested in applying for this position, may contact their clerk Wendy Reed at (781) 231-4124 or at wreed@saugus-ma.gov for application / application process. Please respond no later than Oct. 9, to be considered for appointment as constable in the Town of Saugus. Election workers needed! Feel like working the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 5? Well, Saugus Town Clerk Ellen Schena is looking for you to help cover the local election. There will be two shifts working: from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. If interested, please call (781-2314104) or come to the Town Clerk’s Offi ce. Breakfast at Legion Hall Cpl. Scott J. Procopio Saugus American Legion Post 210 has begun its seventh year of Friday morning breakfasts. The doors open at 7:30 a.m. at 44 Taylor St. in Saugus. Breakfast will be served from 8 to 9 a.m. The breakfasts will run through the end of May, with the exception of school vacations or Fridays when there is no school. A $6 donation is requested, with all proceeds going to help the Legion operate. Everyone is welcome, according to John Cannon, the cook on duty. Main Attractions at the Saugus Public Library There’s always something interesting or entertaining going on at the Saugus Public Library – for people of all ages – from young children to senior citizens. Here are a few events to check out: The works of Ukraine-born Artist Olga Gernovski will be on view in the Library’s Reading Room (fi rst fl oor) during the month of October 2019. Friendship Storytime on Fridays continues. This special program for children, which begins at 9:30 a.m., is sponsored by the Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant. It can help parents nurture their child’s social and early literacy skills with structured storytime. Let’s Get Ready For Kindergarten Playgroup! This playgroup, which is sponsored by the CFCE Grant, helps kids prepare for kindergarten. Fall and winter hours are Saturdays at 10 a.m. It’s recommended for children ages three through fi ve. Activities change weekly. Halloween Henna: Tuesday, Oct. 22, 3 to 5 p.m. in the Brooks Room – ages 11 and up – no registration necessary Let’s hear it! Got an idea, passing thought or gripe you would like to share with The Saugus Advocate? I’m always interested in your feedback. It’s been more than three years since I began work at The Saugus Advocate. I’m always interested in hearing readers’ suggestions for possible stories or good candidates for “The Advocate Asks” interview of the week. Feel free to email me at mvoge@ comcast.net. Do you have some interesting views on an issue that you want to express to the community? Submit your idea. If I like it, we can meet for a 15- to 20-minute interview at a local coff ee shop. And I’ll buy the coff ee. A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE Gift Cards OPEN: Mon.-Sat. 8 AM - 8 PM Sun. - Holidays: 8 AM - 6 PM (781) 289-4959 Rewards Program

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