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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, January 3, 2020 Page 19 PUBLIC OUTRAGE | from page 15 later in the year signed a consent order over the summer noise that disturbed Revere and Saugus residents. Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony W. Cogliano, Sr. advocated the creation of a special committee on Wheelabrator issues. The indictment of Selectman Mark Mitchell A Suffolk County grand jury indicted Selectman Mark Mitchell on 18 counts; the prosecutor said Mitchell allegedly embezzled close to $1.3 million from the Boston Center for Adult Education during his eight years as controller of the Boston-based nonprofit. Mitchell is also charged with the alleged embezzlement of funds from his own political campaign. All four of Mitchell’s colleagues on the Saugus Board of Selectmen said Mitchell should resign from the board. They said Mitchell lost the public’s trust and became a distraction after being indicted for his alleged embezzlement of nearly $1.3 million from the Boston Center for Adult Education during the eight years he served as its controller. Earlier in the year, Mitchell was named in a lawsuit filed by the Boston Center for Adult Education, which alleges that the Saugus selectman “misappropriated” at least $515,000 during his time as controller. Work continues on the new Saugus MiddleHigh School It’s the biggest and most expensive project in town and has been a major, ongoing stoSOUNDS | from page 18 tions proposed to the Town of Saugus regarding subdivision plans, zoning special permits, rezoning issues and site plan review of permits. Youth and Recreation: The Commission was established for ry since its conception. In late October, the town reported that about 60 percent of the work had been completed on the construction of the new Saugus Middle-High School project since work had begun on the project during the summer of 2018. When complete, the new Middle-High School complex will total 270,000 total square feet, including a 12,000-squarefoot gymnasium and capacity for 1,360 students in grades 6-12. It will house state-of-theart science labs and technology classrooms, fine and performing arts classrooms and a 750-seat auditorium. In addition, plans include a new sports complex and outdoor track, walking paths, outdoor classrooms and student gardens. Current plans call for the Middle School to open in the spring and for classes to start in the new High School in the fall. Environmental victories for SAVE It is a rare, uphill battle for any warrant article submitted to Town Meeting to pass without a favorable recommendation from the Finance Committee. But Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE) received overwhelming support from the Town Meeting on two articles which the Finance Committee had recommended to be postponed indefinitely. SAVE authored an article to greatly reduce the use of plastic checkout bags, and another measure to reduce the use of and polystyrene food containers. The Finance Committee had recommended the articles be postponed indefinitely because members preferred to see the state Legislature adopt the purpose of carrying out programs including but not limited to, those designed to meet the opportunities, challenges and problems of the youths of the town. If you are interested in volunteering and are a resident of Saugus, please submit a letter of interest and resume to: Saugus Town Manager; 298 Central Street, Suite 1; Saugus, MA 01906, or email Cmoreschi@saugus-ma.gov. Other volunteer opportunities This info is from Wendy Reed, clerk of the Saugus Board of Se1. “Wonder Girl” was a character on what TV series? 2. What planet is known for its ring? 3. On Jan. 4, 1965, who called for creating the “Great Society”? 4. What does USB mean? 5. How many bones are in the human body: 51, 102 or 206? 6. On Jan 5, 1914, due to mass production benefits, what manufacturer changed its wage rate to be $5/eight hours from $2.40/nine hours? 7. What is the Eve of Epiphany also called? 8. On Jan. 6, 1941, whose State of the Union message concerned Four Freedoms? 9. What is the name of Little Orphan Annie’s dog? 10. Who was the first person elected to the Swimming Hall of Fame in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.? 11. What is the body’s largest internal organ? 12. What fruit is gewürztraminer? 13. On Jan. 7, 1896, who came out with “The Boston CookingSchool Cookbook”? 14. In January 1793, the first successful U.S. balloon flight was witnessed by what president? 15. On Jan. 8, 1902, what founder of humanistic psychology was born? (Hint: initials CR.) 16. What pair appeared in “Keeper of the Flame,” “Adam’s Rib” and “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner”? 17. On Jan. 9, 1913, what U.S. president was born whose parents had a citrus farm? 18. What group has a monthly magazine called Boys’ Life? 19. President Abraham Lincoln thought that reading what is “the best cure for the ‘Blues’”? (Hint: starts with B.) 20. On Jan. 10, 1812, the New Orleans became the first of what type of boat to travel down the Mississippi? Answers below, please no cheating! FROM PAGE 19 lectmen. Selectmen are extending the deadline for those interested in applying for the following positions on volunteer boards: The Affordable Housing Trust Board of Trustees The Cemetery Commission The Cultural Council These are volunteer/nonpaid positions for Saugus residents. Those interested may submit a letter of interest/resume no later than January 14, 2020, to: Saugus Board of Selectmen Saugus Town Hall, Suite #4 298 Central Street Saugus, MA 01906 Breakfast at Legion Hall Cpl. Scott J. Procopio Saugus American Legion Post 210 is in 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: • Annual Food for Fines: now through Feb. 29. The library will help you so that you may help others. If you have overdue fines, the library will reduce your fines in return for donations of nonperishable food, Donations will be given to local food pantries. Your fines will be reduced $1 for each item donated. Please don’t drop off expired food. • 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 Grant. It can help parents nurture their child’s social and early literacy skills with structured story time. • Let’s Get Ready For Kindergarten Playgroup! This playgroup, which is sponsored by the Coordinated Family & Community Engagement Grant, helps kids prepare for kindergarten. Fall and winter hours are Saturdays at 10 a.m. It’s recommended for children ages three through five. Activities change weekly. comprehensive regulations for Massachusetts instead of the town adopting local regulations that might conflict with state policies. Planning for the future: building moratorium State Attorney General Maura Healey’s Office has approved the temporary building moratorium on multifamily units that was adopted during a Special Town Meeting in April. The measure bans the construction of multifamily homes of three units or more. Crabtree said the temporary moratorium was necessary because the town has been experiencing an unanticipated increase in the construction of multifamily dwellings. He noted the town was conducting a comprehensive study of the PUBLIC OUTRAGE | SEE PAGE 20 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 “office” in the front of the church. We are located in the basement. Cub Pack 62 welcomes boys from age five (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. 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 and a half 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 coffee shop. And I’ll buy the coffee. 1. “Wonder Woman” 2. Saturn 3. President Lyndon Johnson 4. Universal Serial Bus 5. 206 6. The Ford Motor Company 7. Twelfth Night 8. President Franklin D. Roosevelt 9. Sandy 10. Johnny Weissmuller 11. Liver 12. A grape 13. Fannie Farmer 14. George Washington 15. Carl Rogers 16. Katherine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy 17. Richard Nixon 18. The Boy Scouts of America 19. The Bible 20. Steamboat

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