Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnUARy 9, 2026 Built in Saugus, united as one: Why this hockey co-op team feels different By Dom Nicastro T he Peabody–Saugus– Swampscott boys hockey team is only a few games into the season, but something has already clicked — and it starts with belief. After years of rebuilding, - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Essex Probate and Family Court 36 Federal Street Salem, MA 01970 (978) 744-1020 Docket No. ES25P3218EA Estate of: JEAN E. WOODS Also known as: JEAN E. DeLARA Date of Death: 04/13/2024 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A Petition for S/A - Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Peter A. Rossetti, Jr., Esq of Saugus, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Peter A. Rossetti, Jr., Esq. of Saugus, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve on the bond in unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 01/27/2026. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Frances M. Giordano, First Justice of this Court. Date: December 22, 2025 PAMELA A. CASEY O’BRIEN REGISTER OF PROBATE January 9, 2026 reshaping and merging programs, the co-op has opened the winter playing its best hockey in recent memory. A 3–1 start, followed by a loss to the defending state champions, and a championship win over an undefeated St. Bernard’s team, has given the group confidence. But head coach Donnie Shaw of Peabody insists the record only tells part of the story. “The season just started and we’re playing the best hockey I’ve seen these boys play in years,” Shaw said. “Starting 3–1 is phenomenal, but our goals aren’t just to win. We want this to be the single best year they’ve had.” For Saugus fans, that feeling is especially real — because when the season’s biggest moment arrived, it was Saugus players who drove it. The turning point came in the championship game against St. Bernard’s, a team that entered the matchup 5–0 and had consistently gotten the better of the coop in past seasons. This time was different. All three goals came from an all-Saugus line: center Jake Kelley, with wings Artie O’Leary and John Morello. They call themselves the “Kowloon Line,” and against St. Bernard’s they were reROUNDUP | FROM PAGE 9 the focus remains on consistency and energy, two areas she believes will determine how the Sachems navigate the heart of the season. TRACK AND FIELD: STRONG SHOWING FOR SAUGUS AT FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE MEET It was a productive week for the Saugus track and field program, with multiple athletes turning in solid performances at both the Northeastern Conference freshman/sophomore meet. Jake Kelley lentless, like the chefs at the Route 1 iconic Chinese food establishment slinging orders on New Year’s Eve. “That was the best game I’ve ever seen Artie play,” Shaw said. “He was composed, protecting the puck, making simple decisions, and flying all over the ice.” O’Leary finished with two goals and added an assist to Morello, while Kelley’s impact went far beyond the scoresheet. Shaw called Kelley the unsung hero of the game — a Saugus forward whose energy set the tone. “He looked like he wanted to win more than anyone,” Shaw said. “Flying around, making smart plays, playing physical with zero doubt in his game. That pushed everyone forward.” Morello, a sophomore from Saugus, continued to show Demetri Breton why the staff believes the ceiling for that line is high. Shaw said the chemistry is obvious — and growing fast. “When you see things start clicking this early, you can imagine what they can look like by the end of the year,” he said. That championship win wasn’t just about scoring. It was about sacrifice. Senior captain Nathan Crane, a Peabody native, led by example in the defensive zone, blocking five or six shots alone as the team threw bodies in front of pucks to protect the lead. The coaching staff lost count after 13 total blocks. In net, Swampscott’s Dom Pappalardo stood on his head, facing 44 shots and keeping the game under HOCKEY | SEE PAGE 13 At the NEC freshman/sophomore meet, Soraya Mathieu continued her strong early-season form, placing in the 55 meters and also competing in the long jump. Hannah Strout added a fifth-place finish in the 55 meters, while Maria Villalba Monroy placed sixth in the mile. The momentum carried over to the Northeast freshman/sophomore meet, which features competitors from states bordering Massachusetts. Mathieu again stood out with a strong showing in the 55 meters and the long jump, while Strout added a 13th-place finish in the 55 meters.
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