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SAUGUS Advocate Online at: www.advocatenews.net C TE D AT CAT Vol. 25, No. 3 -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 781-233-4446 Friday, January 20, 2023 MUSIC TO THEIR EARS A Huge Win for The Town of Saugus Crabtree hails town’s receipt of $2.3-million federal grant to revitalize Cliftondale Square as “really great news” By Mark E. Vogler A t the end of Tuesday’s (Jan. 17) 165-minute-long meeting, Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree promised to put smiles on the weary faces of selectmen, who were ready to call it a night. “I got one more thing. You guys will be happy,” Crabtree told board members. “I hope there’s going to be smiles here. Very positive news. This is free money and we worked at it. I’m very pleased to announce that we’ve been awarded $2.3 million in federal funding for the revitalization of Cliftondale Business HUGE WIN | SEE PAGE 2 Maria Broufas, with her husband Taso, runs Play Music out of this store at 453 Lincoln Ave. in Saugus. She said the $2.3-million federal grant the town received for revitalization of Cliftondale sounds like good news and she hopes it will lead to more customers frequenting her musical business See inside for more stories about the federal grant and what town offi cials say about its signifi cance (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) ~ Home of the Week ~ REVERE....UNDER CONSTRUCTION - Wonderful Family Colonial offers 7 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, gorgeous, gourmet kitchen features quartz counter tops and oversized, quartz center island, open to huge front to back great room with slider and fireplace, formal dining room, spacious, formal diningroom, 17’ main bedroom with walk-in closet and private bath with double sink vanity, convenient 1st floor laundry room/mudroom, hardwood flooring throughout, central air, attached two car garage, large, side yard. New Year - New Home! Come make this one yours! Welcome Home! Offered at $950,000 View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com iht 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 f th y View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. g Has anybody seen that cool cat? We’re talking about the snow cat with eyes made out of dried strawfl ower and and wearing a scarf. See inside for more photos and Laura Eisener’s “Saugus Gardens in the Winter.” (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) ANGELO’S A FULL SERVICE 45 Years Serving the North Shore! 45 Regular Unleaded $3.099 MidUnleaded $3.979 Super $4.099 Diesel Fuel $4.619 KERO By Container Only Heating Oil at the Pump DEF $4.759 HEATING OI 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 Sun. 9AM-5PM Prices subject to change Ask about our Heating Oil Condicioner! FLEET

Page 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 20, 2023 HUGE WIN | FROM PAGE 1 District,” he said. And smile they did (See inside for “The Advocate Asks”) as the town manager briefed them on a major development in the nearly two years since the Annual Town Meeting created a special committee to study the revitalization of Cliftondale. “Cliftondale was identified as a top economical development opportunity and a priority in Saugus and a priority for the public investment in our 2022 Master Plan Update that we did,” Crabtree said. “I’m thrilled that we were able to deliver the necessary funds to change this fact. Funding is a huge win for the town of Saugus. I’m really excited to see the proposal come to fruition,” he said. Crabtree told selectmen he hoped to “look at trying to make some changes down there (in Cliftondale)” to benefit the community without doing it at taxpayers’ expense. The Town of Saugus was among 160 communities that were able to get state projects federally-funded with the Congressionally Directed Funding (CDF) request submitted and championed by the offices of U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.). $3.95 GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 Funding a town priority The award was included in the bipartisan omnibus federal spending bill signed recently into law by President Joseph R. Biden, Crabtree noted in a press statement his office issued Wednesday announcing the grant. “Cliftondale was identified as a top economic development opportunity in Saugus, and a priority area for public investment in our 2022 Master Plan update,” Crabtree said. “Growing up in Cliftondale it is near and dear to my heart to see the revitalization of this important business district. I’m thrilled that we were able to deliver the funds necessary to change this fact. “The funding will allow the town to increase the area’s patronage through increased access to available and safe parking options. The funding is a huge win for the Town of Saugus, and I’m excited to see the proposal come to fruition,” the town manager. Word of the town being awarded the $2.3-million grant won high praise from Precinct 2 Town Meeting Member Joe Vecchione, who has led the charge for revitalization of Cliftondale since his election to the Annual Town Meeting. Vecchione, who authored the article passed by the Annual Town Meeting two years ago which created a special Cliftondale Revitalization Committee, called the grant award “obviously a very sigificant step forward in revitalizing the square.” “I think it’s great continued progress for the efforts that were put forth for the revitalization plan,”Vecchione said. “There is still plenty of work left to do. But it goes to show if you put the work in – as we have – and a couple of years of pressuring. The people of the town and the process of the town toward trying to revitalize the square, has brought us a step closer toward that process,” he said. Last March, Crabtree, also with the assistance of congressional staff from the offices of Markey and Warren, As the sun sets on the rotary of Cliftondale Square, Saugus town officials look ahead to a bright future with this week’s news of a $2.3-million federal grant awarded to the town for the revitalization of the once-vibrant business which has been in decline for more than three decades (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Looking from the rotary westward down Lincoln Avenue, Saugus officials see plenty of opportunity for improving Cliftondale Square after receiving a $2.3-million federal grant to revitalize the business district. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) secured an award for $1-million for public safety communication enhancements through a similar CDS federal funding grant. This makes $3,3-million in total (CDS) federal funding secured by Crabtree in less than a year. HUGE WIN | SEE PAGE 5 10% Off Senior Discount! SNOW BLOWER SALES, SERVICE & REPAIRS Pickup/Delivery Available 1039 BROADWAY, REVERE WWW.BIKERSOUTFITTER.COM

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 20, 2023 Page 3 Twenty years ago Saugus was Titletown Before the world discovered Saugus, the SHS Hockey Sachems brought home their second state title in four years By Joe McConnell M ilestone anniversaries are always fun to look back and reminisce about – a time that brought much joy to so many. For the Saugus sports fans, 2003 will never be forgotten. It was a year that put the town on the proverbial championship map far beyond its borders. The Saugus American Little League Williamsport all-stars literally captured the imagination of the sports world that August with their journey to the United States championship game in Williamsport, Pa. But just fi ve months earlier, the Saugus High School hockey team warmed up the local fans with its second Division 2 state title in four years. Former Sachem Lou Finocchiaro guided the program to the fi rst state conquest in 1999, and one of his assistants was Jim Quinlan, another SHS hockey alumnus, who went on to lead the 2003 bunch to the top perch in the Commonwealth. As Saugus hockey fans adjust to sharing the sport’s local legacy with Peabody, of all teams, this season, there was a time when names like Serino, Hartigan, Gannon and Scuzzarella became household names. There were three Serino brothers on that 2003 club – junior twins Matt and Craig and younger freshman brother Nick. They all won rings together, something that’s certainly a conversation starter probably to this day at family events. Little League ace pitcher Mike Scuzzarella had the world by his feet – which certainly included many Williamsport groupies – in August, but nike e Kevin tion the uinds than Napolk - usessi eshSaugus High School 2003 hockey Head Coach Jim Quinlan fl anks his son, Eric (right) and Brian Hartigan during the 2018 SHS Hall of Fame ceremony, where his star defensemen from that state championship year were on hand to be inducted into it as forever legendary Sachems. There was defi nitely a family theme surrounding both championship teams, but in Saugus that’s nothing new. Throughout the decades, from grandfathers to grandchildren, families proudly wore the Red and White. Maybe that day will come back soon in hockey to, hopefully, add a new generation of Sachem memories to the archives. In the meantime, it takes a team to hang banners, and these familial names had teammates that completed the 2003 hockey championship formula for success. First, there was senior goalie Neal Hart and his backups Dave DiLuigi, also a classmate, and sophomore Alex Klimarchuk. All winning hockey teams start in net, and this one was no exception. They also had the good fortune of being taught the nuances of the position from veteran goalie coach Jeff Mitchell. Jim Flanagan was Quinlan’s other varsity assistant behind the bench. Quinlan’s roster also included senior defensemen Brian Hartigan and Anthony Arone, Saugus High School 2003 hockey teammates Craig, Matt and Nick Serino are shown with their dad, the late Chris Serino, who is a SHS Hall of Famer for his legendary three-sport Sachem career in the late 1960s. His three sons went on to earn state championship rings together after helping the program secure its second title in four years. man Jonathan McCabe, not to mention Matt and Nick Serino and Scuzzarella. Who knew what was lying ahead for the summer months? But as that year unraveled, nobody in Saugus will ever forget those 12 months in 2003. “Anytime we have a problem or a question, we know who to ask. We are very appreciative of AFCNS!” w e Sandra, Caregiver to Daughter, Kim Since 1998, Joe McConnell was the sports editor for the erstwhile Saugus Advertiser, and now he’s covering sports for the Advocate newspapers. 978-281-2612 AdultFosterCareNS.com Celebrating 22 Years 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-8 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Wednesday Thursday Friday Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Private Parties Private Parties 4-11 p.m. Saturday 12-11 p.m. $9.00 $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com

Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 20, 2023 ~ The Advocate Asks ~ Selectmen are optimistic about how a $2.3-million federal grant will help spur revitalization of Cliftondale Square Editor’s Note: For this week’s column, we reached out to each of the members of the Board of Selectmen and asked them what they thought was the significance of the $2.3-million federal grant that Saugus recently received for Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 the revitalization of Cliftondale Square. Here are their response: Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano I think it’s a great day for Saugus. I applaud the manager and his team for their eff orts. It’s step number one in the process to bring Cliftondale back to life. I’m sure Joe Vecchione and the Cliftondale revitalization committee are pleased. A great start, but a long way to go . Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Debra Panetta I am very pleased with the recent announcement of the $2.3 million grant. The Town’s master plan prioritized Cliftondale Square as an opportunity for signifi cant improvements, and The Cliftondale Revitalization Committee also identifi ed areas that need attention along with making suggestions for upgrades. I’ve had the pleasure of working on both the master plan advisory committee as well as the Cliftondale Revitalization Committee, and I’d like to thank the Town Manager for all his hard work and diligence making Cliftondale Square a priority. With the purchase of the 2 properties along with this grant money, we now have the resources to make significant improvements in this area. For decades, we’ve had concerns about Cliftondale Square, and we are fi nally in a great position to start planning for a bright future. Selectman Corinne Riley The $2.3M grant for revitalization of Cliftondale is great news! Cliftondale has been a priority for both the Board of Selectmen and the Cliftondale Revitalization Committee. I’m thankful to all involved in securing this grant for Saugus. As the Town Manager mentioned at Tuesday night’s meeting, the money could be used toward demolition of recently acquired properties in Cliftondale and construction of a parking lot for visitors to Cliftondale, and potentially other related work. Together with zoning changes and economic development measures, this could be an important jumpstart for meaningful revitalization in Cliftondale Square, and since it is such a densely populated part of town, it could have a very positive impact on the quality of life for thousands of residents in and around Cliftondale. Cliftondale revitalization has been discussed for so long, and I’m very eager to actually break ground on this project! Selectman Michael Serino The 2.3 million dollar Federal is great news for Saugus. The Town Manager and the Board of Selectmen have been very supportive in trying to help revitalize Cliftondale Square. I would like to thank the Town Manager and his staff in helping secure this grant. THIS WEEK ON SAUGUS TV We Sell Cigars & Accessories! * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES R.Y.O. TOBACCO ---------TUBES ON SALE! NEW STORE HOURS: Mon. - Sat.: 9AM - 6PM Sunday & Holidays: 9AM - 5PM * ASHTONS * ARTURO FUENTE * PADRON * PERDOMO * OTHER MAJOR BRANDS PRICED RIGHT! WINTER WARM-UP SPECIALS CIGAR SMOKER’S DELIGHT! 15 Handmade Cigars - Long Leaf Filler - Four Year Old Tobacco Wrapped including a Cohiba...ONLY$43.95 A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 CRAFT FAIR and FLEA MARKET Indoor Craft Fair and Flea Market Knights of Columbus Council 1829 57 Appleton Street, Saugus MA, 01906 Saturday, February 18, 2023 9AM - 3PM Snow date, February 25 Vendors / Table $25 Refreshments * Cash Bar * Raffles To reserve a table or more info please call Paul Giannetta 978-239-1392 Sunday, Jan. 22 from 9–11 p.m. on Channel 8 – “Sunday Night Stooges” (The Three Stooges). Monday, Jan. 23 all day on Channel 8 – “Movie Monday” (classic movies). Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 22 – SHS Wrestling vs. Multiple Schools from Jan. 21. Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 9 p.m. on Channel 8 – Starship Wrestling. Thursday, Jan. 26 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 22 – SHS Boys Basketball vs. Beverly from Jan. 24. Friday, Jan. 27 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 9 – Board of Appeals Meeting from Jan. 26. Saturday, Jan. 28 at 5 p.m. on Channel 22 – SHS Wrestling vs. Everett from Jan. 26. Saugus TV can be seen on Comcast Channels 8, 9 & 22. For complete schedules, please visit www.saugustv.org. ***programming may be subject to change without notice***

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 20, 2023 Page 5 Who’s Who 81-year-old Saugus grandmother Virginia Grace rooney gains national interest for her Taekwondo achievements By Mark E. Vogler V irginia Grace Rooney, the 81-year-old Saugus woman who followed in her grandson’s footsteps after fi rst taking him to Taekwondo classes, is attracting national attention. “Grand Master Soon Woo Hong and the masters of Danvers Sun Taekwondo Academy would like to announce that their student Virginia Grace Rooney age 81 of Saugus has been inducted into The Marquis Who’s Who in America 2022-2023 edition,” the academy said in an email to The Saugus Advocate this week. “Ginnie, as she is aff ectionately known, achieved her Black Belt last year at the age of 80. We are all very proud of her for this most deserved honor.” Rooney credits her grandson, J.J. Rooney, for her introduction to Taekwondo. Three years ago, she began taking the Kickboxing Class and quickly joined Taekwondo, making it her goal to earn her Black Belt for her 80th birthday – a goal she accomplished last year. She participated in the 8th Annual Korean Consulate Cup, winning second in HUGE WIN | FROM PAGE 2 Senators praise the project U.S. Senators may request CDS funding for projects in their state each fiscal year that showcase ample local community support and, in most cases, fulfi lls a distinct local need. A small number of proposals supported by the Massachusetts delegation are awarded.“We are very appreciative and want to thank our entire congressional delegation,” Crabtree said. In a written statement to The Saugus Advocate, Sen. Markey stressed that Cliftondale Revitalization was a project that deserved to be funded, for Saugus’ sake. “Saugus families and small businesses deserve to see new life breathed into Cliftondale, a neighborhood full of promise,” Sen. Markey said. “I am proud to have worked with my colleagues to secure Virginia Grace Rooney displays the plaque she received for recently being included in the Marquis “Who’s Who in America” 2022-2023 edition. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) Poomsae and third in Breaking. And she has made history as the most senior student to receive a Black Belt at Danvers historic federal funding to support community-led efforts to revitalize Cliftondale – helping to bring in good jobs, upgrade essential infrastructure, and welcome new customers and visitors alike,” he said. Sen. Warren called the Cliftondale Square Business District “the hub of commercial activity in Saugus.” “And this new $2.3 million federal grant will help revitalize shops, infrastructure, and housing in the District for generations to come,” Warren said in a brief statement to the paper. “I fought hard alongside advocates and residents like the Cliftondale Revitalization Committee for this funding – and I’ll keep making sure the federal government is a strong partner for our communities across Massachusetts,” Warren said. HUGE WIN | SEE PAGE 8 Sun Taekwondo Academy. The plaque ends with the following inscription: “inclusion in which is limited to individuals who possess professional integrity, demonstrate outstanding achievement in their respective fi elds and have made innumerable contributions to society as a whole.” AUTOTECH DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! Cold Hard Cash for Your Vehicle! RIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT $$ CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! $$ Get your vehicle Winter Ready! We Offer A Complete Safety Check! • Coolant Special with Oil Change • Top Off All Fluids Gt hil Wit Rd i Wi Wi • Synthetic Blend Oil Change Only $79.95 2012 SMART CAR CABRIOLET Convertible, Excellent Condition, Deluxe Package, Heated Seats, Most Power Options, Clean Title, Only 81K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! $9,900 Easy Financing Available! (Most vehicles) 2013 KIA SOUL Loaded with Power Options, Sun Roof, Heated Seats, Remote Starter, Clean Title, Only 86K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! $7,995 (781) 321-8841 • (617) 571-9869 1236 EasternAve • Malden EddiesAutotech.com Vehicle! We Pay Cash For Your d 4.25 %APY* Special 9 Month CD Watch your savings soar! Ask about our in-home or office concierge service. IMPRESSIVE INTEREST AND A SHORT TERM JUST MAKES SENSE. Here’s your chance to run the numbers in your favor. Everett Bank’s 9 Month CD with an amazing 4.25% APY* gets you closer to those financial goals much faster. Easily calculate better earnings with Everett Bank’s 9 Month CD. Go to everettbank.com for details. *Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of the date posted and is subject to change without notice. APY assumes that interest remains on deposit until maturity. A withdrawal will reduce earnings. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Minimum of $500 is required to open a Certificate of Deposit and earn the advertised APY.

Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 20, 2023 What’s The Benefi t to Saugus? Selectmen delay vote on Win Host Community Agreement modifi cation; seek more fi nancial details By Mark E. Vogler W IN Waste Innovations is willing to accept a revised Host Community Agreement (HCA) with the town that would waive the tipping fee. But WIN offi cials want the contingency clause restored to the agreement, which would enable the company to reduce the tipping fee benefi t to the town if the company is required to spend more than $5-million in capital improvements to extend the life of the ash landfi ll. Reinstating the contingency clause whereby WIN Waste is required to spend more than $5-million in capital payments change from no charge for waste disposal to $2.50 per ton, according to the modifi ed proposed agreement submitted to selectmen at Tuesday night’s public hearing. “While the reduced term of the agreement and the modifi cation to the fi nancial benefi ts to the Town of Saugus are acceptable, without the contingency clause the economics of the project are no longer Saugus selectmen listen as WIN Waste Innovations’ Vice President of Environmental Compliance Jim Connolly explains the company’s counter proposal to the Host Community Agreement approved last fall by selectmen. (Saugus Advocate photos by Mark E. Vogler) viable, and we are unable to go forward with the changes to the Host Community Agreement approved at the Sept. 24 meeting,” WIN’s Vice President of Environmental Compliance wrote in a Jan. 12 memorandum to selectmen. But Selectmen Jeff rey Cicolini questioned the fi nancial information calculated by WIN in Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? Call Dennis at (857) 249-7882 for details. the company’s latest proposal. “We don’t even know what the value of the agreement would be to the town,” Cicolini said. “The only thing I know is the starting point – that’s the tipping fees,” he said. Ciconlini said he also wants to make sure that WIN complies with the town’s tax agreement with the company. Connolly stressed that Capital improvements made by WIN raise the base under which taxes paid by WIN to the town is calculated. He added that this would result in increased tax revenue to the town. Some town offi cials don’t agree. A majority of selectmen agreed with Cicolini and the board voted to table the ongoing discussions until WIN provides more detailed data on how WIN’s proposal would aff ect the benefi ts to the town. “When you are ready to present it to us, we’ll call anWIN Waste Innovations’ Vice President of Environmental Compliance Jim Connolly answered questions from selectmen on the company’s Host Community Agreement (HCA) other hearing,” Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano said. Cicolini said he hoped that WIN could provide the information within 30 days so the board could proceed with the HCA and not prolong its consideration. Selectmen last September approved an HCA with WIN Waste Innovations that would enable the company to extend the life of the ash landfi ll adjacent to its trash-to-energy plant on Route 107 by two decades. But the amended HCA which selectmen supported by a slim 3-2 vote at the September meeting included substantial changes – including a provision that the Town of Saugus receive free tipping fees for waste disposal over the life of the agreement. The town currently pays close to $900,000 in annual tipping fees to WIN. Under Cicolini’s amendment approved previously, the town’s benefi ts would not be decreased if WIN was required to pay more than $5-million for major upgrades of the plant. “We were pleased to present a revised proposal that addressed the modifi cations the Selectmen approved, with language that provides significant economic and environmental benefi ts to the Town while making the project economically viable,” Connolly said. “We will work with the Town to gather the additional SELECTMEN | SEE PAGE 7 A trusted family name combined with exceptional craftsmanship & professionalism. Call for a consultation & quote. 64 Years! • Vinyl Siding • Carpentry Work • Decks • Roofing • Replacement Windows • Free Estimates • Fully Licensed • Fully Insured

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 20, 2023 Page 7 “The Old Sachem” Trouble in Football By Bill Stewart Y ou’ve all heard of the case of Damar Hamlin, a safety for the Buff alo Bills, who suffered cardiac arrest a couple of weeks ago. He’s home now from the hospital and watched his team beat the Miami Dolphins last Sunday. He was very fortunate that the NFL requires a tent with an x-ray machine along with special medical personnel, including an ambulance. Most football players are not as lucky. They often don’t have medical personnel to instantly attend to a drastic condition. And not all conditions are drastic. David Andrews, the Patriots center, said that he and most offensive players get mild concussions on each play. That is probably why many NFL players die before 60 years. Doctor Joseph Torg, an orthopedic surgeon who died recently, back in the 1970s forced the NFL to stop the practice of spearing, where a defensive player lowers his head and uses it as a battering ram, which sometimes led to spinal cord injuries. In SELECTMEN| FROM PAGE 6 information it is seeking and hope to come up with a path for us to provide those benefi ts,” he said. Cogliano and Selectman Corinne Riley voted in favor of Cicolini’s amendment which created the current proposal last September. Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Debra Panetta and Selectman Michael Serino – both staunch opponents of any expansion of the ash landfi ll – voted against it. A major obstacle to any deal will be whether the DEP will allow extending the life of the ash landfi ll. DEP offi cials have stated repeatedly over the past year that existing environmental laws and regulations do not permit expansion of the ash landfi ll at the WIN site near its trash-to-energy incinerator on Route 107. “The fi nancial implications for our Town are not clear in this agreement. I also do not think that our Town should be penalized if capital improvements are needed at the WIN Waste landfi ll,” Panetta said. “Remember, they are pur1975 he told the Associated Press that the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the National Federation of State High School Associations were derelict in their duty to protect football players. Both organizations and the NFL changed their practice and banned spearing. Dr. Torg’s research and his demands changed the results. From 1976 to 1984, the number of cervical spine fractures/ dislocations fell from 110 to 42 and the number of players who suff ered from quadriplegia fell from 34 to fi ve. The New England Patriots of 2001 are an example of the tragic results of the game. Seven members of this winning team died by the age of 50. A 2019 study of NFL players from 1979 to 2013 found that the average life span was 59.6 years. Some of the deceased Patriots were among the 24 2001 players who had symptoms of football-related brain injuries, according to their claims which were paid by the NFL to settle the claims. In 2005 ex-Patriot Ted Johnson was the fi rst to pledge donachasing emission credits from more effi cient facilities so that they can continue to pollute more in Saugus. They cannot get to the 150 PPM nitrogen oxide standard; and even with this agreement, they will not meet the standard without buying credits,” she said. “I believe that WIN Innovations should do whatever they can to keep Saugus residents, and our neighboring communities, safe from the poisons from both the fl y ash and the ash in the Landfi ll,” she said. “Some of the improvement being proposed in the agreement regarding heavy metals in our neighborhoods should be undertaken regardless of a host agreement ---- it’s a public health and safety issues. After all, we do host the oldest incinerator in the nation.” Ultimately, Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree and the Board of Health would be involved in the ultimate decision on any deal with WIN. “This isn’t something that’s going to happen overnight. We need to have our own strategy,” Crabtree said. “I think they need to come back first with some“The Old Sachem,” Bill Stewart tion of their brains to Boston University researchers after the player’s death. The University has proclaimed that of the players studied, 99% had Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative disease of the brain found in people with repeated head trauma. It’s time that all levels of sports pay more attention to injury. The data of sports, such as soccer and fi eld hockey, also show sizable head injuries. Teams must be more attentive to concussion and all other injuries that may last for the life of the player. (Editor’s Note: Bill Stewart, better known to Saugus Advocate readers as “The Old Sachem,” writes a weekly column about sports – and sometimes he opines on current or historical events or famous people.) thing fi rst that breaks it down into detail,” he said. “There’s a lot of moving parts that defi - nitely have to be looked at,” he said.. 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Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 20, 2023 Selectmen approve purchase of second property in Cliftondale By Mark E. Vogler augus selectmen approved the town’s purchase of a multi-family home at 42 Jackson St. last Friday (July 13), giving the town two pieces of contiguous property in Cliftondale, clearing the way for potential parking. “Having these two propS erties leaves a lot of options open,” Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree told selectmen. The common thinking around Town Hall is that the two properties – the house and the former bank building at 481-483 Lincoln Ave. could be raised to create more space for parking. “Parking isn’t going to solve the problem,” Crabtree said “We’re thinking about ways of putting us in an advantageous position. I think you get a restaurant that creates foot traffic … different things that build off each other,” he said Crabtree told selectmen that he thought the first order of business should be to develop a plan for the area. “That could be controversial in itself. There are people who want low income housing there,” he said. Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano said he thought “it would be nice to see all those buildings come down,” he said, creating more options for future development. Crabtree said the most desirable kind of development for Cliftondale would be a restaurant or a business that could generate foot traffic. Selectman Jeffrey Cicolini noted “there’s a lot of moving parts’ ‘ in any plans to revitalize Cliftondale. “We can’t force building owners to make investments in their properties,” Cicolini said, referring to one particular challenge. “It’s still exciting stuff, but a lot of work to be done,” he added. 481-483 Lincoln Ave property St. Anthony’s Church Flea Market & Bazaar Saturday, January 21, 2023 from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Featuring Crafts, Nick-Nacks & So Much More! ~ Admission Only .50 Cents ~ For info, call Linda: (781) 910-8615 All proceeds benefit St. Anthony’s Church HUGE WIN | FROM PAGE 5 42 Jackson St. property The Saugus grant at a glance Project Name: Revitalization of Cliftondale Square Business District Amount Awarded: $2.3-million Intended Recipient and Address: Town of Saugus, 298 Central St, Saugus, MA 01906. Location: Saugus, MA Project Purpose: The funding will allow the Town of Saugus to facilitate demolition of buildings and construct new parking lots to allow additional economic revitalization and commercial activity in Cliftondale Square. Summary of grant application The funding will help revitalize a longstanding commercial district in the center of Saugus that is historically known as Cliftondale. The area has been an important commercial and retail business district in Saugus for generations but in the past 30 years has gone through documented decline and disinvestment. The town has invested significant time and money into economic analyses and studies of the Cliftondale Square area, which have resulted in a 2022 Final report by the Cliftondale Revitalization Committee and 2022 Master Plan detailing economic development initiatives and plans to revitalize this commercial district. Ultimate Goal: The funding will allow the town to increase the area’s patronage through increased access to available and safe parking options.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 20, 2023 Page 9 Music To Her Ears Federal Cliftondale revitalization grant spurs happy notes and hope at Lincoln Avenue music shop Play Music sells musical instruments, particularly guitars, and music accessories. It all provides guitar repairs and services. In addition, guitar lessons, drum lessons, bass lessons and piano lessons are offered at the store. For Advertising with RESULTS, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-233-4446 or info@advocatenews.net Everett, MA 617-202-8259 * We work with most Fuel Assistance programs “We’re accepting new customers, no experience necessary” “Aceptamos Nuevos clientes no se necesita experiencia.” ~ Hablamos Española ~ Maria Broufas in her music shop, Play Music, at 453 Lincoln Ave. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) By Mark E. Vogler M aria Broufas said she’s hoping the business community in Cliftondale is in for better days after the town learned it will receive a $2.3-million federal grant for revitalization of the Square. “I really hope so. I’d love to have more foot traffic here,” Maria said in an interview this week. “Right now, it’s mostly just cars,” she said. Since 2017, Maria and her husband Taso have been renting space at 253 Lincoln Ave. for their business, Play Music. “It ’s pretty much been up and down. We did pretty good, and that COVID hit and we almost closed,” Maria said. “I would love it if people started picking up and playing instruments again, or at least gave it a try. Business has slowed down since COVID,” she said. The COVID-19 Update Town reports 27 newly-confirmed cases; no new deaths By Mark E. Vogler T here were 27 newly-confirmed COVID-19 cases in Saugus over the past week through Wednesday (Jan. 18). The new cases reported by the state Department of Public Health (DPH) over the past week increased the overall total to 10,429 confirmed cases since the outbreak of the global pandemic in March of 2020, according to Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree. This week’s total was a decrease of 30 over the number of newly-confirmed cases reported last week – and 40 less than what was reported two weeks ago, when there was a sharp spike in the incidence of Coronavirus cases in town. T here wer e new COVID-19-related deaths over the past week, as the death toll remained at 103. “Our hearts and prayers go out to those families affected by this health pandemic,” Crabtree said Four Saugus Students Named to the Dean’s List at Fitchburg State F ya B. Pierre-Louis and Jesus A. Tabares Diazall achieved the honor. A student is placed on the Dean’s List for the semester if an average grade of 3.20 or better is attained and the student is attending the uni50 Gallon Minimum (Surcharge Applys) Major Credit Cards Accepted Scan our QR Code itchburg State University President Richard S. Lapidus has announced the names of students included on the Dean’s Lists for the Fall 2022 semester.Saugus residents Spencer E. Froilan, Cassandra N. Israelson, Nethanversity full time. Fitchburg State University enrolls day and evening students in more than 50 programs of undergraduate and graduate study. The university was established in 1894. Learn more at fitchburgstate.edu.

Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 20, 2023 Sachem boys score impressive wins By Greg Phipps A fter going through a modest two-game losing skid, the Saugus High School boys’ basketball team turned things around with three consecutive victories. The most recent of those came Tuesday night at home against the Danvers Falcons, where Josh Osawe exploded for 34 points in an 8542 rout of the visitors. Tuesday’s win improved the Sachems to 8-3 overall on the season. The Sachems defeated Masconomet, 57-44, on the road in front of a raucous Chieftains’ crowd last Friday and scored a 63-49 home win over Triton last Wednesday. In the win over Danvers, 21 of Osawe’s 34 points came from beyond the arc, as he drilled seven three-pointers. Max Anajjar chipped in with 19 points and Ben Tapia-Gately added 18. Head coach Joe Bertrand noted that it was “a great team effort on the offensive and defensive sides of the ball.” The victory at Masco proved to be more challenging as the Sachems raced out to a commanding 21-6 lead after one quarter before suddenly hitting a cold spell in the second quarter and seeing the hosts climb back to within 25-21 at halftime. “Masco played tough half-court defense to close the margin by halftime. Our guys did a great job making plays in the second half, specifically the fourth quarter, to clinch the game for us,” Bertrand observed after the game. The coach cited the clutch free-throw shooting down the stretch from senior players Tapia-Gately, Anajjar, Isaiah Garcia, Chris Flynn, and Osawe. Anajjar led the way on offense with 21 points, followed by Tapia-Gately with 18 and Osawe with seven. Last Tuesday against Triton, the Sachems were behind by a 27-24 count at halftime but took a two-point lead late in the third quarter and never looked back. They outscored the visitors by a significant 21-9 advantage in period four to secure the victory. Tapia-Gately led all Sachems scorers with 16 points. Osawe added 11 and Flynn finished with nine. Moving forward, Saugus hosts Swampscott Friday night (scheduled 7 p.m. tipoff) and is at home to face highly-ranked Beverly next Tuesday evening (also a 7 p.m. starting time). Saugus’s Max Anajjar goes strong to the basket in first half action last Friday night at Masconomet. Sachems guard Ben Tapia-Gately protects the ball against close Masco pursuit last Friday. Saugus’s Cam Soroko heads upcourt after chasing down a loose ball last Friday against Masconomet. Saugus’s Isaiah Garcia battles for an offensive rebound against Masconomet. Saugus’s Josh Osawe penetrates to the hoop against Masconomet last Friday.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 20, 2023 Page 11 Sachems girls down Falcons for 6th win By Greg Phipps C oming off a loss three days earlier, the Saugus High School girls’ basketball team returned to the win column with an impressive road victory against the Danvers Falcons Tuesday night. Freshman guard Peyton DiBiasio helped lead the way with an explosive 30-point performance in a 5334 triumph. The win was the sixth of the season for the Sachems, now 6-4 overall. Saugus had suffered a 57-36 loss at home to Masconomet last Friday - a contest where they trailed by just four points at halftime but struggled to score in the second half, getting outscored 30-13. A similar scenario played out over the opening 16 minutes on Tuesday against the Falcons. The Sachems were behind by a 13-12 count through one quarter but had difficulty with their shooting and managed just five points in the second period. Still, on defense they held the hosts to just eight points in quarter two and trailed by a 21-17 margin at the half. Saugus went on a run to begin the third quarter due to an effective full-court pressure defense. “It was a much closer game than the [final] score will tell,” said Saugus head coach Mark Schruender after the game. “In the third quarter, we had a group on the floor of Taylor Deleidi, Madison Botta, Devany Millerick, DiBiasio and Madelyn Femino. That group came up big, getting defensive stops, offensive rebounds, and giving our whole team energy that carried into the fourth quarter.” Nearly half of DiBiasio’s output came from the free-throw stripe, where she shot a perSachems guard Peyton DiBiasio begins a drive to the basket Tuesday evening at Danvers. fect 14-for-14. “I’ve never seen a player make that many free throws in a row at this level,” Schruender noted. Also coming up big offensively for the Sachems was Ashleigh Moore, who drilled two important three-pointers in the second half. The Sachems host Swampscott on Friday night and then travel to take on Beverly next Tuesday. Saugus’s Taylor Deleidi outbattles a Danvers player for a loose ball on Tuesday. Saugus’s Madison Botta wins this race for a loose ball against Danvers. Saugus’s Madelyn Femino goes up for a rebound against a Danvers player. Saugus defenders Ana Silva, Jessica Bremberg and Ashleen Escobar corner a Danvers player in first half action Tuesday.

Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 20, 2023 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Good Morning, Saugus! Last night was one of those nights when a news reporter covering the Town of Saugus had to make a tough decision. Do you go cover the public hearing for the School Department budget for the 2024 fiscal year that begins July 1? Or, do you go to the Board of Selectmen’s meeting in which the annual evaluation of Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree was the main order of business? It was indeed a tough call for Charlie McKenna, the staff reporter at The Daily Item of Lynn, who covers Saugus. Whatever meeting he decided to cover, he would have to watch the video from Saugus TV of the meeting he didn’t. With Thursdays being a production day for The Saugus Advocate, both meetings happen hours after our editorial deadline and the time the paper is actually teased on The Advocate News Facebook page. I expect I will be watching video of both meetings some time over the weekend or early next week. Disturbing school administration reports. Early Wednesday afternoon, this shocking email came to my attention: Have you heard that the Saugus Superintendent has been placed on administrative leave? Of course, it is the type of email that needs to be checked out. And I usually like to go through the front door and ask the main people involved whether there is any truth to such a report? If Saugus Public Schools Superintendent Erin McMahon is on administrative leave, when did this happen and why did it happen. If the reports are accurate, the public deserves to know the answers. Because we were unable to verify the accuracy, what we’ve heard doesn’t justify a story. But given the lack of response – not even a denial from school officials – it is worth mentioning in this column, particularly since several selectmen we talked to said they heard the same reports about the superintendent being on administrative leave. And they mentioned some reasons. But at this time, it would be unfair to report them in this column. I exercise due diligence by reaching out to four School Committee members, the superintendent’s public affairs person and the town manager. I received no response. One of the School Committee members deferred to School Committee Chair Vincent Serino. I emailed my questions to him, also texted him and left a message on his phone. Nobody responded by deadline yesterday (Thursday, Jan. 19). Nobody will talk about it. If there weren’t some truth to the reports, somebody would get back to me with a categorical denial – especially from the School Committee chair and the superintendent’s public affairs person. End of story. Instead, there are rampant rumors about what has actually transpired. And the longer it takes for the School Department to dismiss or confirm the reports, the more folks speculate. Stay tuned. Ten Days until “Saugus Over Coffee” We are 10 days away from the first of 10 public forums titled “Saugus Over Coffee,” a series of meetings co-sponsored by The Saugus Advocate and the Saugus Public Library, which will be held in the library’s Community Room, beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 30. The purpose of the sessions is to give residents in each precinct a chance to talk about issues that concern them in their respective precincts. Residents in Precinct 1 will get crack at it on Jan. 30. At the outset of the forum, each of the five Town Meeting members will be invited to introduce themselves, talk about their background and share their concerns about top issues in their neighborhood. Then, anyone who is thinking about running will be allowed to speak. Then, members of the public will be able to talk about their concerns. We will try to keep a running tally of all of the concerns mentioned during the forum. There is a possibility of the forums being aired on Saugus TV. So everything will be public. People who don’t want to be quoted or photographed can submit their concerns in writing at the forum or via email. I will ask one of the Town Meeting members to give an overview of the precinct, landmarks, historical sites, long established businesses, etc... Hopefully, we can get photos or drawings on the walls of the community room of the landmarks or familiar sites. And one of the main benefits for the people who attend the forum, they will be able to enjoy coffee, tea or water and some other refreshment will get a chance to meet the Town Meeting members in their precinct. And the Town Meeting members will get some invaluable feedback from residents. It’s been my observation in the past town election years that folks don’t get to learn much about all of the candidates running for the 50 seats on the Annual Town Meeting – Saugus’ very own Legislature. Now, they will. And all of those concerns up, the candidates running for selectmen of School Committee will get to hear the top neighborhood concerns of Saugus residents. The first forum, focusing on issues in Precinct 1, will be held on Monday, Jan. 30 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room of The Saugus Public Library, 295 Central St., Saugus. Coffee and tea will be served. Precinct 2 residents will have a chance to express their views at a forum scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 13. Stay tuned. Here is the complete schedule for upcoming Saugus Over Coffee forums. Precinct 1 – Jan. 30 Precinct 2 – Feb. 13 Precinct 3 – March 13. Precinct 4 – April 17 Precinct 5 – May 8 Precinct 6 – June 12 Precinct 7 – July 10 Precinct 8 – August 14 Precinct 9 – Sept. 11 Precinct 10 – Oct. 23 Please check with The Saugus Advocate or library for any changes in dates. We have a winner Congratulations to Shirley Bogdan for making the right identification in last week’s “Guess Who Got Sketched?” Contest. Shirley was one of several readers answering correctly. But, she was the only one to have her name picked in a drawing from the green Boston Red Sox cap. Here’s the correct answer, offered by the person who goes by the name of The Sketch Artist: “The answer to last week’s sketch is of a multifaceted genius and humanitarian. The man with streets and Holiday GUESS WHO GOT SKETCHED? If you know the right answer, you might win the contest. In this week’s edition, we continue our weekly feature where a local artist sketches people, places and things in Saugus. Got an idea who’s being sketched this week? If you do, please email me at mvoge@comcast.net or leave a phone message at 978 683-7773. Anyone who identifies the Saugonian sketched in this week’s paper between now and Tuesday at Noon qualifies to have their name put in a green Boston Red Sox hat with a chance to be selected as the winner of a $10 gift certificate, compliments of Hammersmith Family Restaurant, 330 Central Street in Saugus. But you have to enter to win! Look for the winner and identification in next week’s “The Sounds of Saugus.” Please leave your mailing address in case you are a winner. (Courtesy illustration to The Saugus Advocate by a Saugonian who goes by the name of “The Sketch Artist”) named after him; He is a man of great honor; American Baptist Minister, activist, Peaceful Civil Rights Leader Mr. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.! There have been many books written about this man of great deeds, the books I found most astounding were his Biographies that revealed intricacies of Martin growing up. Martin’s ideas formed as a young boy “trained up in the way he should go” and he obviously did “not part from it”. As a child he showed wisdom and compassion beyond his years. Martin’s brilliance was apparent growing up; he skipped 9th & 11th grade and entered Morehouse college in Atlanta at 15 years old in 1944. Martin was born January 15th, 1929 Atlanta Georgia and his life was taken abruptly from him April 4th, 1968 in Memphis TN.... a pause for a moment with tearful respect. He is at rest in Martin Luther King JR. National Historic Park. After graduating from Morehouse College, he went on to Crozer Theoretical Seminary (BDiv) then attended Boston University (Systematic Theology) earning a PHD. While in Boston King met Coretta, a student at New England Conservatory of Music. Martin and Coretta married in 1953, They had four children Martin lll, Yolanda, Dexter and Bernice. Martin Luther King’s candle of light lit billions of great lights within the hearts and minds of Nations. A segregated world conquered through peace, Justice and truth. Martin’s legacy lives on through shattered paradigms of ignorance and ignited freedoms of lights burning brightly in THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 13 —Cont est— CONTEST SKETCH OF THE WEEK

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 20, 2023 Page 13 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 12 others. Martin’s famous speech, ”I have a dream”... spoken on the Lincoln Memorial steps in 1963, inspired millions to capture his hope and vision and bring it to fruition. A few of Dr. Martin’s achievements are; Nobel Peace Prize (1964), Nobel Peace prize (posthumously 1977), Congressional Gold medal posthumously 2004 A Luminesce with a warrior’s peaceful heart for all mankind may the gentle giant rest in peace. “Yours truly, “The Sketch Artist” Zoom Meeting on proposed Cliftondale zoning Precinct 2 Town Meeting Member Joe Vecchione said he plans to submit an article to this year’s Annual Town Meeting that would create a zoning overlay in the Cliftondale district. But before he files the article, Vecchione said he wants to get feedback from everyone in the 50-member chamber and involve them in the process. He plans to hold the first of several informal meetings at 7 p.m. Jan. 25 via “Zoom” video conferencing. “The goal is to get all Town Meeting members involved in the capacity they want to be and answer any questions any of you have prior to the ATM. I don’t want anyone to feel like they haven’t had a chance to raise questions, provide input, or have a chance to read the article in full,” Vecchione wrote in an email that went out this week to all Town Meeting members and other town officials. “This is why I’ll be conducting a series of forums both virtual and in person prior to the Annual Meeting in which this article will need to go through Town Counsel and the Planning Board prior to the ATM,” he wrote. Since being elected to Town Meeting in 2019, Vecchione has become one of the town’s top advocates for revitalizing the once vibrant business district which has been in decline for some 40 years. He’s lobbied for municipal funding for the square including purchasing of available property, strongly advocated for grant applications be submitted for funding that applied to improve the square and its function, stressed the importance of Cliftondale as it relates to the Saugus 2035 Master Plan, and chaired the Cliftondale Revitalization Committee which took a comprehensive review of studies done over the past 30 years. “An overlay district will help mitigate the pressure points that plague the square where we have multiple underutilized commercial spaces that are not very flexible in their current states and also nothing to support it,” Vecchione told The Saugus Advocate this week. “Rezoning that permits a mix of uses that support and complement one another at THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 15

Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 20, 2023 Saugus Gardens in the Winter Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable By Laura Eisener T his is the time of year when the fewest plants bloom in our climate, but it is still worth looking around because there are often wonderful surprises. A dusting of snow can alter the entire look of the landscape, and on a warmish day like Tuesday changes happen hour by hour. Peeking out from the snow at the entrance driveway to Bernie & Phyl’s furniture store on Route 1, some yellow ice pansies (Viola hiemalis) were showing their little faces on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Ice pansies can bloom when temperatures are in the 40’s or even lower. Lorraine DiMilla’s two gnomes last winter were very popular in her neighborhood, and this year she has made three! A very active garden lover and quilter, she sewed the gnomes’ caps and red mittens and fashioned their bodies from evergreen boughs. Last year’s noses were potatoes but this year they have more durable painted golf balls. Garden gnomes have become very popular in recent years, almost always sporting a tall conical cap, and often depicted with their cap brim down over their faces, no eyes visible, only a nose, with long white beards. Female gnomes, when seen, have a pair of long braids and short plump bodies. This winter I have seen gnomes indoors and outdoors, sometimes on skis or enjoying winter sports, and others getting out the watering can or holding a flower pot. Similar folklore characters have been around since at least the 16th century in northern Europe. They are earth dwellers similar to the dwarves of folklore who live underground in the mountains. Gnome figurines that we might recognize today as garden decorations began to be popular in the 19th century, although they did not always have beards and their faces were not always covered by their conical hats. Sometimes their activities were seen as mischievous, and other times helpful. When the temperatures got cold outside, some of my potted plants that had spent the summer on my porch came indoors. One of these, a large pot of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), is a shrubby herb in the mint family (Lamiaceae). On the North Shore of Massachusetts, our winters are not quite mild enough for this plant to survive, Lorraine DiMilla’s gnome family has grown to three this year – she made them from branches trimmed from her garden. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) so while it doesn’t have to be whisked inside before the first frost, I usually move it indoors by the time the ground freezes. The hardy variety “Arp” does occasionally make it through the winter, but it is more reliable in zone 7, which in Massachusetts means the south shore of Cape Cod and the islands. Rosemary is an edible herb not dangerous to pets or people, so I am not too worried that my cat has decided to see if it tastes like catnip, which is, after all, in the same family. Orchids are among the most popular flowering houseplants. The orchid family (Orchidaceae) is one of the largest flowering plant families with almost 900 genera divided into about 28,000 different species. Those sold as houseplants usually come from warm climates, so they are well adapted to the temperatures we tend to keep our rooms in our houses. Moth orchids (Phalaenopsis spp.), including 70 different species, are among the most popular because they can have a wide range of showy flowers, and may bloom indoors for several months, as the plant on my front windowsill has. Flower stalks are often formed in response to a slight drop in temperature, so they often bloom in winter. In their native habitats, moth orchids may be pollinated by several species of bees, butterflies and moths. The name moth orchid probably came from the appearance of the flower shape. Dendrobium orchids (DenThis snow cat in Lynnhurst sports a stylish scarf and dried strawflower eyes. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) drobium spp.), which often have more pointed sepals than moth orchids, are also popular houseplants – this genus contains about 1,800 species. Most people are familiar with pink lady’s slipper orchids and a few related hardy orchids (Cypripedium spp.) which are native to our woodlands. Less familiar are 16 species of bog orchids (Platanthera spp.) that grow in Massachusetts. Since they need beneficial fungi that live in vernal pools and bogs to survive, some of these species are endangered. The best-known orchid, however, is a tropical one grown for its flavor – whenever you taste “plain vanilla” (Vanilla planifolia), you are experiencing an orchid native to Mexico that is often Brandi tastes the rosemary brought in from the porch. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) This orchid on my windowsill has been blooming for three months. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) Yellow ice pansies bloom through the snow on MLK Day at Bernie & Phyl’s on Route 1. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) grown commercially and popular over much of the world. 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.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 20, 2023 Page 15 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 13 a modest scale will give developers more flexibility and property owners more incentive to invest in their property. There is no reinvention of the wheel that needs to happen as there is an abundance of precedent of what works in small Main Street districts across the state and country that apply here,” he said. In his email to Town Meeting members, Vecchione described the upcoming Jan. 25 meeting as “a loosely structured meeting where high-level zoning concepts and ideas can be floated and discussions can be had (i.e., how many floors should we allow, what kind of uses should we promote, how is parking being addressed, etc.).” “Whether you are for or against my personal or political views, regardless of your position on mixed use, parking, green space, or other relevant concepts, it’s important to get everyone’s perspective, particularly those who are responsible for voting for or against this article come May,” Vecchione wrote his colleagues. If members cannot attend the upcoming “zoom” meeting, Vecchione said there would be more similar meetings. Here are the “Zoom” credentials for the Jan. 25 meeting Joe Vecchione - 7751 is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. 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Prizes will be given away each week with a grand prize set at the finale in March. A full Chinese gourmet is available during bingo featuring pu pu platters, egg rolls, crab Rangoons, Saugus Wings, General Gau chicken, lobster sauce, fried scallops, lo mein, moo shi pork, salt and pepper calamari, sushi along with a full bar menu including the signature Mai Tais and Scorpion Bowls. Craft Fair and Flea Market The Knights of Columbus Council 1829 will host an indoor craft fair and flea market on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 57 Appleton St., Saugus. A snow date has been set for Feb. 25. Vendors/Table cost: $25. There will be refreshments, a cash bar and raffles. To reserve a table or obtain more information, please call Paul Giannetta at 978-239-1392. Food Pantry notes: The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry is open today (Friday, January 20) from 9:3011 a.m. “Shout Outs” to the Cliftondale Revitalization We didn’t receive any nominations from readers this week, but we think it would be good to give a gigantic “Shout Out” to the many town officials, state officials, federal officials and Saugus citizen volunteers who were instrumental in the town receiving a $2.3-million federal grant for the revitalization of Cliftondale Square. Hats off, particularly to the members of the special Town Meeting Revitalization Committee who put a public focus on this long overdue project which has eluded the town for more than three decades. 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 or an act of kindness or a nice gesture. Just send an email (mvoge@ comcast.net) with a 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 a photo Legion breakfasts on Friday mornings Saugus American Legion Post 210 hosts its popular breakfasts from 8-9 a.m. on Fridays. The Legion requests a donation of $8 from those who are looking for a delicious meal at Legion Hall. The Legion also welcomes veterans who can’t afford the meal to enjoy a free breakfast. Bon appétit! Compost/Recycling DropOff Site Closing for Winter The Town of Saugus Compost/Recycling Drop-Off Site closed for the winter season on Dec. 10. The site will reopen for recycling on the third Saturday of the month in January, February and March, weather permitting. The dates are Saturday, January 21, Saturday, February 18, and Saturday, March 18, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please contact Director of Solid Waste/Recycling Scott Brazis at 781-2314036 with any questions. For more information about the Town of Saugus, visit www. saugus-ma.gov What’s happening at the Saugus Public Library For schoolchildren looking for interesting projects and programs to participate in this fall, there’s plenty to do at the Saugus Public Library. There are also some very good programs offered for grownups, too. Bean Doodling Workshop: Learn how to create a cartoon! Play sketching games, work together to make interesting characters and settings and explore how to build a narrative. This special workshop for 5th graders and up is set for Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 6 p.m. in the Community Room. No experience necessary. To register call 781-231-4168 or visit http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform. cfm?curOrg=SAUGUS&curName=2023/01/24_Doodling_Workshop 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group on Zoom: (Editor’s Note: This program is a series that began in January, but folks should register for it as soon as possible if they wish to participate.) If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap or recently retired and looking for your “Encore Career,” this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking! The Massachusetts Library Collaborative’s 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group meets on Wednesdays via Zoom from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the first and third week of each month, January–June 2023. For the convenience of those who cannot attend the morning sessions, the group will also meet on the second and fourth Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Register for either morning or evening sessions. By registering for one morning session, you will also be registered for all other morning sessions. The same is true for the evening sessions. Each biweekly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, an experienced executive career coach. Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive, investment banker and entrepreneur and transitioned to executive coaching over 12 years ago. She has coached with Harvard Business School Executive Education programs and the Mass. Conference for Women, and she has been trained or certified in a variety of coaching models and assessment tools. Deborah has facilitated 50+ job seekers networking groups since 2016. The Tewksbury Library has partnered with libraries in Andover, Billerica, Chelmsford, Danvers, North Andover, Saugus, Shrewsbury, Westford and Wilmington (among others) to sponsor this group. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. Please register in advance from our online Events Calendar. Join our Teen Advisory Board: First Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Teen Room; fifth grade and up. Meet with the Teen Librarian once a month to talk about what you’d like for programs and materials at the library. Your opinion matters! No registration required. Snacks proTHE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 17 PUBLIC AUCTION FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH AT 2:00 PM MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE • MELROSE • 8 ROOM / 4 BEDROOM 2-STORY COLONIAL STYLE HOME ±1/3 ACRE ON 662 Franklin Street FEATURES: MELROSE, MA TO BE SOLD ON THE PREMISES • 2 Story Colonial Style Home • ±13,052 S/F Of Land • • Total Of (8) Rooms w/ (4) Bedrooms & (2 ½) Baths • • ±3,932 S/F of Gross Living Area Above Grade • Oil Hot Water Baseboard Heat • • Full Basement • Fireplace • Open Porch • Public Water & Sewer • • Clapboard Siding • Zoned: URA • Assessor’s Parcel # B12-0000068 • % ONE CAR BUILT-IN GARAGE % SALE PER ORDER OF MORTGAGEE Attorney Oscar L Suarez Of The Firm Of Halloran & Sage, LLP, 225 Asylum Street, Hartford, CT Attorney for Mortgagee TERMS OF SALE: $20,000.00 Aaron Posnik AUCTIONEERS • APPRAISERS Deposit Cash Or Certified Funds 5% Buyer’s Premium Applies Other Terms To Be Announced At Time Of Sale West Springfield, MA • Philadelphia, PA 413-733-5238 • 610-853-6655 TOLL FREE 1-877-POSNIK1 • (767-6451) MA Auc Lic #161 • PA Auc Lic #AY000241L Web: www.posnik.com • Email: info@posnik.com PUBLIC AUCTION FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH AT 1:00 PM MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE • MELROSE • 10 ROOM / 4 BEDROOM 2-STORY THREE FAMILY STYLE HOME “CLOSE PROXIMITY TO ALL AMENTIES” 71-73 Grove Street MELROSE, MA TO BE SOLD ON THE PREMISES FEATURES: • 2½ Story Three Family Style Home • ±5,808 S/F Of Land • • Total Of (10) Rooms w/ (4) Bedrooms & (3) Baths • • ±2,479 S/F Of Gross Living Area Above Grade • Oil Heat • • Full Basement • Open Porch • Aluminum Siding • Public Water & Sewer • • Zoned: BA1 • (6) Car Driveway • Assessor’s Parcel # 0C6-0000079 • SALE PER ORDER OF MORTGAGEE Attorney Oscar L Suarez Of The Firm Of Halloran & Sage, LLP, 225 Asylum Street, Hartford, CT Attorney for Mortgagee TERMS OF SALE: $10,000.00 Aaron Posnik AUCTIONEERS • APPRAISERS Deposit Cash Or Certified Funds 5% Buyer’s Premium Applies Other Terms To Be Announced At Time Of Sale West Springfield, MA • Philadelphia, PA 413-733-5238 • 610-853-6655 TOLL FREE 1-877-POSNIK1 • (767-6451) MA Auc Lic #161 • PA Auc Lic #AY000241L Web: www.posnik.com • Email: info@posnik.com

Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 20, 2023 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 ATCK Fitness of Saugus, Inc, located at 880 Broadway, Saugus, MA for Extended Hours of Operation permit. This Public Hearing will be held in the Saugus Town Hall Auditorium, second floor, 298 Central Street, Saugus, MA on February 21, 2023 at 7:30 PM. Anthony Cogliano, Chairman Janice K. Jarosz, Temp. Clerk January 20, 2023 Your Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $150 per paper in-town per year or $200 per paper out-of-town per year. Name_________________________________________ Address_______________________________________ City_______________ State_______ Zip ____________ CC# _______________________________ Exp. _____ Sec. code____ Advocate (City):___________________ Clip & Mail Coupon with Credit Card, Check or Money Order to: Advocate Newspapers Inc. PO Box 490407, Everett, MA 02149 Instructor Mrs. Saori DeSouza and Albert Nicholls poem was Grendel killed by Beowulf? 1. On Jan. 20, 1841, during the First Opium War, what Asian island was occupied by the British? 2. During the Klondike gold rush, what vegetable high in vitamin C did miners trade gold for? 3. In 1670 in Boston, Mass., at her tavern, Dorothy Jones became the Colonies’ first licensed trader in what beverage? 4. January 21 is National Hug Day; “Huggy Bear” is a character on what 1970s TV show? 5. What entertainer’s name was added to the Copyright Term Extension Act of 1998? 6. What reptile has a voice? 7. “The Old Pyncheon Family” is the first chapter of what novel set in Salem, Mass.? 8. January 22 is Chinese New Year; 2023 is the year of what animal? 9. In what Anglo-Saxon epic 10. What metal is liquid at room temperature? 11. On Jan. 23, 1737, what Bostonian – the first to sign the Declaration of Independence – was born? 12. According to Guinness World Records, who has had “the largest loss of personal fortune in history”? 13. In what state is the only official royal palace in the USA? 14. On Jan. 24, 2003, what U.S. government department was founded? 15. In what year did Mauritania become the last country to abolish slavery: 1888, 1933 or 1981? 16. What mammal can fly? 17. On Jan. 25, 1972, who announced her candidacy for U.S. president – an African American with the campaign slogan “Unbought and Unbossed”? 18. Who was Edson Arantes do Nascimento better known as? 19. What continent is also a country? 20. On Jan. 26, 1855, the Point No Point Treaty (which was translated into Chinook Jargon) was signed in what far northwest U.S. Territory? ANSWERS Revere resident participates in Dancesport Academy of New England Winter Showcase R evere resident Albert Nicholls participated in the Dancesport Academy of New England Showcase Ballroom Dance Performance held on January 15 of this year at the Dance Studio in Brighton, Mass. With a live audience and along with other performances, Albert, with his Instructor, Mrs. Saori DeSouza, as his partner performed the Rhythm Dance: Bolero. The audience appreciated the performance and said that the ticket price paid was well worth it. Albert enjoyed cheering for other performers, and he also appreciates the dedication of his teacher/owner of the Dancesport Academy of New England of Brookline challenging him to make his best effort in his ballroom dancing. 1. Hong Kong 2. Potatoes 3. Coffee (and chocolate) 4. Starsky & Hutch 5. Sonny Bono’s 6. Gecko 7. “The House of the Seven Gables” 8. Rabbit 9. “Beowulf” 10. Mercury 11. John Hancock 12. Elon Musk 13. Hawaii (Iolani Palace, which was built by King Kalakaua in 1882) 14. Homeland Security 15. 1981 16. Bats 17. Shirley Chisholm 18. Pelé 19. Australia 20. Washington (Point No Point was named by a Navy exploring expedition commander who thought at first it was a much larger point.)

EXPERIENCED SNOW PLOW DRIVER FOR DRIVEWAYS THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 20, 2023 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 15 Page 17 vided! sauguspubliclibrary. org – 781-231-4168 Just Sew! Saugonians are $40. PER HOUR PLEASE CALL: 781-521-9927 welcome to join a monthly sewing class for adults that is held on the third Monday of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Saugus Public Library. The next meeting is Monday, Jan. 16. The class will cover basic topics like sewing buttons, hemming clothing and mending torn fabric and will move on to more advanced topics in the coming weeks. This class is free. (See sauguspubliclibrary.org) A neat teen group called THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 18 RON’S OIL Call For PRICE 21 FIRST STREET MELROSE, MA 02176 NEW CUSTOMER’S WELCOME ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER (781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884 100 GALLON MINIMUM Part-time Cook for small kitchen in Everett 20-25 Hours per week (617) 592-6726 Frank Berardino MA License 31811 • 24 - Hour Service • Emergency Repairs BERARDINO Plumbing & Heating Residential & Commercial Service Gas Fitting • Drain Service 617.699.9383 Senior Citizen Discount 858855-GO-4-GLAS 55-GO-4O- -GL Call now! 781 233 4446 LAS LA AS We follow Social Distancing Guidelines! CLASSIFIEDS

Page 18 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 20, 2023 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 17 Manga & Anime Club: The Manga & Anime Club, from all accounts, is a lot of fun for kids in Grades 6 and up. So, if you are curious, check out the Teen Room. Chat with friends! Make crafts! Try Japanese snacks! Club meetings will continue on Saturdays, through May, from 10-11 a.m. They will be held on Feb. 4, March 4, April 1 and May 13. Please sign up Broadway Office Space For Lease in advance; call 781-231-4168 or stop by the Reference Desk. https://www.sauguspubliclibrary.org/new-manga-animeclub.../ – Saugus Public Library, 295 Central St., Saugus, Mass. First Baptist Church presents “Can We Talk…” The First Baptist Church Pastor Leroy Mahoney invites troubled people to join others in a special program called “Can We Talk … Community conversations on Trauma and Healing” the fi rst Thursday of every month, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Rev. Isaac Mitchell Jr. Fellowship Hall, 105 Main St. in Saugus. “Join us as we gather in community to share our stories, thoughts and feelings about whatever you are going through,” Rev. Mahoney writes in a written announcement. “As always, it is a safe space to come together in community,” he says. Prime Broadway Location, 1,500 Sq. Ft. with conference Room, Lobby/Waiting Area, and Kitchen. Ideal for Law or Tax Office. Call Matt at (617) 699-0887 COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SALES & RENTALS List with us in the New Year! Sandy Juliano Broker/President Follow Us On: New Listing by Sandy Single family, 81 Florence St., Everett $649,900 SOLD BY NORMA COMMERCIAL BUILDING ON BROADWAY, EVERETT PLEASE CALL NORMA AT 617-590-9143 FOR MORE INFORMATION List your home, condominium or apartment with JRS. We’re with you from start to closing! Open Daily From 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. 433 Broadway, Suite B, Everett, MA 02149 www.jrs-properties.com Denise Matarazzo 617-953-3023 617-294-1041 Rosemarie Ciampi 617-957-9222 Work includes, spreading and compacting the ash, placement of daily cover, turning over compost piles and plowing of access roads in the winter. Norma Capuano Parziale 617-590-9143 The compensation package will be based upon experience. Candidate must carry all appropriate licenses required to operate on site equipment Job Type: Full-time Salary: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour Benefits: Joe DiNuzzo 617-680-7610 • 401(k) • Health insurance • Paid time off Schedule: • 8 hour shift/may include weekends Ability to commute/relocate: • Reliably commute Please Call Daniel Roach (413) -530-9923 or Darryl Roach (413) -530-7977 HELP WANTED!!! Heavy Equipment Operator to run equipment in the daily operation of the Saugus Monofill Landfill in Saugus, Ma. Working hours are Monday through Friday 7am-3pm Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus (Editor’s Note: The following info is from an announcement submitted by Julie Cicolini, a member of the Board of Directors for Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus.) Who we are: Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus (HS2) is a nonprofi t group of volunteers who are helping to off - set food insecurity in households. HS2 provides students/ families who enroll in the program a supply of nutritious food for when school lunches and breakfasts are unavailable to them on weekends. How HS2 can help you: HS2 bags are distributed at Saugus Public schools on Fridays to take home. Bags include such items as peanut butter, canned meals/soups/tuna/ vegetables, pasta, fruit cups, cereal, oatmeal, goldfi sh, pretzels and granola bars. All food is provided to children free of charge. It is our hope these resources will support the health, behavior and achievement of every student who participates. To sign up go here to complete online form: https://forms.gle/gmMGguycSHBdziuE9 Want to partner with us: We would love to partner with organizations, sports teams, THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 19

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 20, 2023 Page 19 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 Maruzzi, Diane BUYER2 Maruzzi, Robert SELLER1 Alberti, Lisa SELLER2 Alberti, Stephen J ADDRESS 48 Denver St #402 CITY Saugus THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 18 youth groups, PTOs, businesses and individuals to assist in feeding students of Saugus. To learn more about how you can partner with us, visit the Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus Facebook page or email us at HS2Saugus@gmail.com HS2 relies on donations to create take-home bags for a weekend full of meals. Checks can also be sent directly to: Salem Five C/O Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus, 855-5 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906. Online donations can also be made at: https://givebutter.com/ HealthySaugus 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 six and a half DATE 12.20.22 PRICE 525000 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 15to 20-minute interview over a hot drink at a local coffee shop. And I’ll buy the coff ee or tea. Or, if you prefer to continue practicing social distancing and be interviewed from the safety of your home on the phone or via email, I will provide that option to you as the nation recovers from the Coronavirus crisis. If it’s a nice day, my preferred site for a coff ee and interview would be the picnic area of the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. WAKEFIELD Residential Rental - Attached (Townhouse/Rowhouse/Duplex) MANGO Realty is mangorealtyteam.com 38 Main St. Saugus (781) 558-1091 20 Railroad Ave. Rockport (978)-999-5408 Saugus pleased to introduce our newest agent – Peter Manoogian. As a lifelong Saugus resident, Peter brings a breadth of experience to MANGO’s Saugus office. Peter is a 1972 Saugus High School graduate, holds a BA in History and two Master's Degrees in both public and school administration. He has served Saugus in a variety of elected and appointed positions over the last 40 years and was named “Person of the Year in 2018.” Peter is Equity Seekers take note. Here is a great opportunity to get into the Saugus Housing Market. Owned by the same family for over 70 years and located on a nice level lot. It could use a new kitchen, bath and new roof. Living Room has a fireplace, 1 car garage, level yard. Desirable neighborhood close to major routes and more...$449,000 Saugus well connected to the post World War II generation who may be looking to downsize and capture their current equity for retirement. His understanding of Saugus – its neighborhoods, its government, and its Institutions, makes him an easy choice for anyone wishing to sell their property. Welcome home. This two family with large units and an additional living space in the lower level. 5 Baths total. Unit 1 is New which holds a 4 Room 2 bedroom fireplace, washer and dryer. Unit 2 offers a 6 Room 3 Bedroom and 2 full baths with a fireplace that leads to dining area with sliding door overlooking deck where you could view miles of flat land. Generous size rooms with ceiling fans and plenty of storage space. 2 tier decks, heated pool. 2 car drive way with space for 8-10 cars, cabana with a full bath and a kitchen. Close to shopping malls, transportation, Airport, and more .....$799,000 nd an nd . 5 Baths 2 bedroo rs a 6 R a firepla door over an o orag orag o enerous s oor overlooking deck wh and. G deck wh deck wh If you want an agent that will do more than just list and sell your property call or text Peter at 781-820-5690. a fireplace that leads to d eads to d rs a 6 Room 3 Bedroom droom nd an . 5 Baths total. Uni ni 2 bedroom fireplace, was lace, was You will benefit from his demonstrated communication skills when the time comes to describe and market your property. You will also benefit from having someone market your property and the community of Saugus who knows and believes in Saugus. Would you like to live in Wakefield?? The feel of a single Family home is what this lovely 3 bedroom townhouse offers. The open concept of Living and Dining Room graced with gleaming hardwood floors and large eat in kitchen that has a door leading to patio for outdoor grilling. The second floor hosts 2 bedroom and a laundry room with washer and dryer hook ups. Third floor has the master bedroom with full bath and walk in closet and additional closet. Did I mention sliding doors that overlooks a patio? The lower level offers a large room that could be used for office space, one car garage, large driveway, landscaped yard and more. Easy living sited on a private nook with access to center of town, bus line, restaurants, major routes, and more........ $3,000 Amesbury Would you like a compliment of wonderful neighborhood, space, and many amenities nearby? This private setting townhouse offers so much. The main level boasts an eat in kitchen, along with living room and 3 generous bedrooms on the second floor. the lower level or could also be categorized as the ground level offers a large family room or bedroom with a full bath. Did I mention washer and dryer in the units, 1 deeded parking, 1 car garage., transportation, nearby shops, and churches? Make this nestled home a win ...$369,000 Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma UNDER AGREEMENT UNDER AGREEM NT UNDE UND AGREEMENT EMENT UNDER AGREEMDER AGREEME T UNDER A REE ENT

Page 20 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 20, 2023 ............. # 1 Listing & Selling Office in Saugus “Experience and knowledge Provide the Best Service” Free Market Evaluations CRE Knowledge and Experience… Congratulations to Christian Here’s what our clients have to say! ...Provide the Best Results! “Lori & Candice were the “best” to work with!” - Christian CarpenitoRealEstate.com View our website from your mobile phone! 335 Central St., Saugus, MA 781-233-7300 New Year – New Home! We have buyers seeking new homes and with lack of inventory, the real estate market is still strong! Call us today. We’ll walk you through the process. REVERE - 1st AD - UNDER CONSTRUCTION 7 room CE Colonial offers 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, amazing kit w/oversized quartz island, convenient 1st laundry, fireplace, 2 car garage. Great Family Home!..............................$950,000. SAUGUS - 1st AD - Perfectly located off Saugus Center this 7 room colonial offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, desirable 1st floor family room, lg eat-in kitchen, fireplace lvrm, nice lot. Welcome Home! .......................................................$459,900 LYNN - 6 NEWLY COMPLETED STORE FRONT FACADES offers consisting of two condos. ALL occupied – great income, minimal expenses make this a great investment, 1031 tax exchange, etc, centrally located, close to public transportation. Offered at $2,799,900. RENTALS FOR SALE PENDING • 4 ROOM, 1 BED, 1 BATH 2ND FLOOR UNIT, LAUNDRY HOOK- UP IN BMNT, CLOSE TO BUS, NO PETS OR SMOKING SAUGUS $1800 • 4 ROOM, 2 BED, 1 BATH 1ST FLOOR UNIT, LAUNDRY HOOK-UP IN BMNT, CLOSE TO BUS, NO PETS OR SMOKING SAUGUS $2200 • 3 ROOM, 1 BED, 1 BATH, 2ND FLOOR UNIT, COIN LAUNDRY IN BMNT, NO SMOKING. STORAGE. 2 OFF STREET PARKING SAUGUS $2200 CALL RHONDA 781-706-0842 FOR RENT FOR SALE- DESIRABLE WEST PEABODY LOCATION! HOUSE FEATURING 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS.UPDATED KITCHEN. CUSTOM BUILT ENTERTAINMENT CENTER WITH NEW TV. DECK WITH LARGE YARD PEABODY $614,000 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 FOR SALE-SPACIOUS, 2 BED, 2 BATH, DOUBLE SIDED FIREPLACE, HISTORIC BROWNSTONE CONDO IN WATERFRONT DISTRICT WITH AMAZING CITY & WATER VIEWS! CHELSEA $599,999 CALL DANIELLE 978-987-9535 FOR RENT- LOCATED ON THE 2ND & 3RD FLOOR, THIS 3 BED, 1 BATH RENTAL IS CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. HARDWOOD FLOORING THROUGHOUT. FRONT AND BACK PORCHES. COIN-OP LAUNDRY IN THE BASEMENT. EVERETT $3,050 FOR SALE NEW CONSTRUCTION MOBILE HOME FIVE NEW HOMES FROM HAMMERTIME CONSTRUCTION GET IN SOON TO PICK YOUR LOT AND YOUR HOME. SAUGUS STARTING AT $895,000 CALL ANTHONY FOR MORE DETAILS 857-246-1305 FOR SALE-COMPLETELY REMODELED 2 BED 1 BATH UNIT WITH NEWER ROOF, KITCHEN, APPLIANCES, WIN-DOWS, BATH AND MORE PEABODY $149,900 CALL ERIC 781-223-0289 LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL CALL JULIEANNE CIPRIANO CALL HER FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS 781-953-7870 CALL CHRIS (781) 589-9081

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