THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 24, 2025 Page 21 OBITS| FROM PAGE 20 She enjoyed good conversation and was a great listener.She was a devoted mom and loving grandmother affectionately known as Meme. Meme enjoyed her favorite tv shows, playing games, cards and celebrating the holidays with her family. Mrs. McAuliffe is survived by her daughter, Susan E. Diozzi and her husband James of Saugus; two sons, Thomas P. McAuliffe of N. Andover and Stephen J. McAuliffe of Nashville, TN; three grandBEACON | FROM PAGE 19 states that enact common-sense, bipartisan policies are clearly standing on the side of public safety,” said Nick Suplina, Senior Vice President for Law and Policy at Everytown for Gun Safety. “As 2025 gets underway, we’re doubling down in the states, defending the gains we’ve made and charting new paths ahead. We can turn the tide on our nation’s gun violence crisis, but only if all leaders step up to meet the moment.” “Our lawmakers took lifesaving action last year to enact a major piece of gun safety legislation – and our communities have already benefited from this challenging work,” said Rachel Everley, a volunteer with the Massachusetts chapter of Moms Demand Action. “Today’s announcement is just further evidence of the value of our combined efforts. Now Massachusetts has the second strongest gun safety laws in the country, and we will continue forging ahead because we have seen what can be accomplished when we do.” NEW PHOTO DISPLAY AT THE STATE HOUSE – Gov. Healey unveiled a new photography display featuring archival film images of the Statehouse from the 1920s to 1940s, alongside equivalent modern-day film photographs. “The Massachusetts Statehouse has a storied, revolutionary history – from Sam Adams and Paul Revere laychildren, Dalton, Gavin and Austen; and her sister, Carol Beatty of South Boston, nieces, nephews and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations in Rosemary’s memory may be made to either the American Heart Association at heart.org or Mass General Cancer Center at giving. massgeneral.org/donate/ cancer-center. SERVICE INFORMATION Relatives and friends were invited to attend a visitation in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., Saugus on Saturday, January ing the first cornerstone in 1795, to President John F. Kennedy’s 1961 address ahead of his inauguration, to Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1965 address at the height of the Civil Rights Movement,” said Gov. Healey. “I’m thrilled to unveil this photography project, led by some of our most talented young people, which reminds us all of our obligation to honor the legacy of this incredible building while also striving to continue to deliver history-making progress for our residents.” QUOTABLE QUOTES – State of the Commonwealth Edition Gov. Healey delivered her annual State of the Commonwealth address to a joint session of the House and Senate. Here are some excerpts from the speech: “Two hundred and fifty years ago this April, on a common in Lexington and a bridge in Concord, the farmers, tradesmen and shopkeepers of the Massachusetts Militia took a stand. They risked everything for the right to self-government and they started the Revolution that gave us our country. This is our legacy, Massachusetts, and it’s more than history. It’s who we are.” “I am moved beyond words by the grit, drive and sheer goodness of the people of Massachusetts. I see it in our citizen soldiers. It’s in the firefighters who spent weeks battling wildfires last fall. When we see what firefighters are doing in Southern California right now, and what our own firefighters 18, 2025, followed by a funeral mass in Blessed Sacrament Church, 14 Summer St., Saugus. Interment in Riverside Cemetery in Saugus. Chester J. Haberek O f Saugus. Died on Saturday, January 11th at his home at the age of 90. He was the husband of Mary M. Kluge-Haberek with whom he shared 31 years of marriage. Born in Lynn, he was the son of the late Charles W. and Gladys D. (Darmetko) Haberek. He worked as a Quality Control and first responders do every day, we are so grateful.” “I see it in the teachers and schools where we pioneered public education. And I see it in breakthroughs by our scientists and innovators. Did you know, in 2024, onethird of all the Nobel Prizes were won by people in Massachusetts? That’s not unusual for our state.” “People also need childcare. After the pandemic, childcare across the country was collapsing and childcare centers were closing. So, we got to work because our working parents depend on it. We were the only state to fully replace federal support that went away with a $1.5 billion investment. We not only saved our system, but affordable childcare is growing in Massachusetts. Today 36,000 more children are getting care and their parents can go to work and support their families.” “People want to be able to afford a home. So, we passed the Affordable Homes Act to create tens of thousands of affordable homes and new homeowners. We already increased production in state programs by 50 percent, adding 4,000 homes and helping 2,400 first-time homeowners last year alone.” “Whatever else is happening, we will always put our veterans first. We passed the HERO Act, the biggest veterans’ legislation in state history, to expand health benefits, job opportunities and much more. We’re ending veteran homelessness once and for all, because no Engineer with General Electric for over 40 years. Mr. Haberek served in the United States Army and was an active member of AA. Besides his wife he is survived by his son; Charlie Haberek and his wife Linda of Maine, stepchildren; Stephen Kluge and his wife Mary Beth of Ohio, Christine Dempsey of Peabody, John Kluge and his wife Melissa of Beverly, James Kluge and his wife Shauna of Sturbridge, eight grandchildren; David & his wife Jessica, Brian, Allison, Brett, Bryan, Annabelle, Nichone who served our country should ever be left behind in their time of need. And we built brand-new, worldclass facilities at the veterans’ homes in Chelsea and Holyoke.” HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? olas and Jacob, one great grandchild; Esrie. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to Macular Degeneration Research @ donate.brightfocus.org. SERVICE INFORMATION Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral mass at Blessed Sacrament Church, 14 Summer St., Saugus, on Friday, January 24th at 10:30 a.m. The family will be greeting guests before the mass at church. Please meet at church. Entombment to follow at Riverside Cemetery, Saugus. Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s BEACON | SEE PAGE 22 LEGAL NOTICE SAUGUS BOARD OF SELECTMEN PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Saugus Board of Selectmen will conduct a Public Hearing for Uma Flowers LLC, pursuant to the order of the land court remanding the matter back to the Board of Selectmen by court order and decree (24 MISC 000022 (MDV)) entered on December 10, 2024, for further hearing. The court’s judgment requires further proceedings consistent with its findings of fact and conclusions of law. The hearing pertains to a Special Permit (S-2) application to allow for a recreational marijuana establishment at 24 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906. The Public Hearing will take place on: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 Saugus Town Hall Auditorium, second floor 298 Central Street, Saugus, MA Time: 6:00 PM Debra Panetta, Chair Meredith K. Casagrande, Clerk January 24, 2025 Lawn and Yard Care SNOW PLOWING *REASONABLE RATES * PROMPT SERVICE * PARKING LOTS USA 781-521-9927 Call Driveways from $35
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