THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 10, 2025 Page 21 GARDENS | FROM PAGE 14 A POSTHUMOUS “SHOUT OUT”: Saugus Fire Chief George W. Parrott III passed away on Dec. 20, 2025, at the age of 97. A 37-year veteran of the Fire Department, Chief Parrott was believed to be the state’s oldest living fi re chief at the time of his death. SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 17 • Processing U.S. Department of Veterans Aff airs (VA) claims for veterans and off ering assistance for things such as homebuying, education, life insurance and burials • Community outreach by working with the Saugus Veterans Council to help put together events, such as the Memorial Day Parade, POW/MIA Recognition Day and the Veterans Day ceremony The Saugus Veterans’ Services Offi ce is located on the main floor of Saugus Town Hall at 298 Central St. Paul Cancelliere serves as the veterans’ services offi cer, and Nancy Stead is the administrative assistant for the OBITS | FROM PAGE 20 of those years working as a bookkeeper. Yvonne was a member of the Ladies Guild at Blessed Sacrament Church and the Red Hat Society. Yvonne was also an avid card player and an unbeatable opponent. She enjoyed reading, visiting the New Hampshire Lakes Region, baking, and spending time with her family and friends. Mrs. Cunningham is survived by her two children, Daniel P. Cunningham and his wife Barbara of Lynnfield, and Cathleen C. Enwright and her fi ancé Stephen DuPont of Chelmsford. She also leaves behind three granddaughters, Erin Cunningham, Caroline Enwright and Kelly Enwright. Relatives and friends were department. For more information call 781-231-4010 or email pcancelliere@saugus-ma.gov, veteransservices@saugus-ma. gov or nstead@saugus-ma.gov Needle Crafting Hello to fans of needle crafting: knitting, crocheting, crossstitch, embroidery, etc. The Saugus Public Library Needle Crafting Group will start on Thursday, January 23 from 10–11 a.m. in the Brooks Room. No registration needed – drop-ins welcome. Bring your Work in Progress and enjoy the conversation … cocoa and tea will be provided. Any questions? Call Reference at 781-231-4168. to attend visitation in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus on Thursday, January 9, followed by a funeral mass in Blessed Sacrament Church, Saugus. Interment in RiverAbout The Saugus Advocate We welcome press releases, news announcements, freelance articles and courtesy photos from the community. Our deadline is 6 p.m. on Tuesday. If you have a story idea, an article or photo to submit, please email me at mvoge@ comcast.net or leave a message at 978-683-7773. Or send your press release to me in the mail at PO Box 485, North Andover, MA 01845. Let us become your hometown newspaper. The Saugus Advocate is available in the Saugus Public Library, the Saugus Senior Center, Saugus Town Hall, local convenience stores and restaurants throughout town. side Cemetery in Saugus. In lieu of fl owers, donations in Yvonne’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Massachusetts at alz.org/manh. LEGAL NOTICE SAUGUS BOARD OF SELECTMEN PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Saugus Board of Selectmen will conduct a Public Hearing on the request of Victor Ortega, 16 Sage Drive, Cranston, RI 02921 for a Common Victualer’s License to operate Cilantro’s Mexican Grill, to be located at 323 Main Street, Saugus, MA 01906. This Public Hearing will be held in the Saugus Town Hall Auditorium, second floor, 298 Central Street, Saugus, MA on January 21, 2025 at 7:10 PM. Debra Panetta, Chair Meredith K. Casagrande, Clerk January 10, 2025 Lawn and Yard Care SNOW PLOWING *REASONABLE RATES * PROMPT SERVICE * PARKING LOTS USA 781-521-9927 outdoors in partial shade for the summer), they should be put in a dark closet or box with no light peeking through the cracks for up to two months (I usually start in early October if I am hoping for rebloom a second winter) and kept dark until mid or late November, then brought back into normal light, and fl ower buds will usually develop, surrounded by the colorful bracts. You do have to water them occasionally while they are in the dark, and if you really need a light to see what you are doing, a reddish light is the best. Unlike the amaryllis, they may not be quite as good as new, as greenhouse staff usually pinches the plants through the summer to create a dense and symmetrical plant, but is very satisfying to have a plant turn color year after year. Editor’s Note: Laura Eisener is a landscape design consultant who helps homeowners with landscape design, plant selection and placement of trees and shrubs, as well as perennials. She is a member of the Saugus Garden Club and offered to write a series of articles about “what’s blooming in town” shortly after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. She was inspired after seeing so many people taking up walking. LEGAL NOTICE SAUGUS BOARD OF SELECTMEN PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Saugus Board of Selectmen will conduct a Public Hearing on the request of Tori Saugus Food LLC, d/b/a Tori Japan, for a Common Victualer’s License and Entertainment License, to operate Tori Japan, 653 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906, Saugus, MA 01906. Dexi Liu, Owner and Eric Shi, Manager. This public hearing will be held in Saugus Town Hall Auditorium, second floor, 298 Central Street on January 21, 2025 at 7:05 PM. Debra Panetta, Chair Meredith K. Casagrande, Clerk January 10, 2025 ~ Help Wanted ~ Event Coordinator. Plan & execute events incl. logistics, sponsorships, budgets, & marketing. Secure partnerships & deliver creative, high-quality experiences. Req. 4 yrs of exp. in event planning or rel. field. Req. fluent Brazilian Portuguese, written & spoken. $62,800.00/yr. Send resume to: REMIX PRODUÇÕES INC, 173 Water St, Saugus, MA 01906 or email: remixproductions14@gmail.com Call Driveways from $35
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