GARDENS | FROM PAGE 9 hog to emerge, because it would need to dig an extra two feet or so through the snow. February 3 is Feed the Birds Day. The deep snow cover makes it difficult for birds to find some of their favorite foods, especially those who like to forage on the ground. Some bird foods like small fruits may be close to depleted as we get closer to spring or have become dry and shriveled, which could make them less appetizing. Very few insects are available. Birds and other wildlife need fatty foods to stay warm. Fluffing up their feathers, like the dark-eyed junco (Junco hyemalis) is doing above, helps increase their insulation value to keep the birds warm in cold temperatures. February 3 is halfway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox on March 20, so winter OBITS | FROM PAGE 12 the Fox Hill Yacht club, the Massachusetts Rifle Association, and the American Legion of Alton, NH. He is survived by his two children; Robert Joseph and his wife Heidi of Saugus, Kerri Zamora and her husband Joe of TN, and his dog Molly. He was the brother of Carol Mahoney of Tewksbury, Linda Joseph Mercurio of Malden, and Dede Emmons of Wilmington. Relatives and friends were invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., Saugus, on Thursday, January 29. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Friday at 11 a.m. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association @ www. heart.org. Clean-Outs! We take and dispose from cellars, attics, garages, yards, etc. Call Robert at: 781-844-0472 is halfway over! 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 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 30, 2026 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 11 Please contact Solid Waste/Recycling Coordinator Scott A. Brazis at 781231-4036 with any questions. About The Saugus Ada 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. vocate We welcome press releases, news announcements, freelance articles and courtesy photos from the community. Our deadline is 6 p.m. on Tuesday. If you have a story idea, an APARTMENT FOR RENT Malden apartment rental, 5 Rooms, 2 Bedrooms, Maplewood section, near Public Transportation. Utilities not incl. $2,200/month. First/Security Dep. Call: 781-321-2731 The Kid Does Clean Outs From 1 item to 1,000 * Basements * Homes * Backyards * Commercial Buildings The cheapest prices around! Call Eric: (857) 322-2854 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 American Exterior and Window Corporation Contact us for all of your home improvement projects and necessities. Call Jeff or Bob Toll Free: 1-888-744-1756 617-699-1782 / www.americanexteriorma.com Windows, Siding, Roofing, Carpentry & More! All estimates, consultations or inspections completed by MA licensed supervisors. *Over 50 years experience. *Better Business Bureau Membership. Insured and Registered Complete Financing Available. No Money Down. Page 13 article or photo to submit, please email me at mvoge@ comcast.net or leave a message at 978-683-7773. Or send your press release to me in the mail at PO Box 485, North Andover, MA 01845. Let us become your hometown newspaper. The Saugus Advocate is available in BUDGET SERVICES RUBBISH REMOVAL * Interior-Exterior Demolition Bathroom/Kitchen/Decks, Etc. * All Types of Debris Removed * Pick-up Truck Load of Trash starting at $239. ~ Licensed & Insured ~ Call (978) 494-3443 the Saugus Public Library, the Saugus Senior Center, Saugus Town Hall, local convenience stores and restaurants throughout town. Camy’s Home Improvement 781-813-5971 Painting, Drywall & Wall Repair February Special $300 a Room (Stock not included) APARTMENTS FOR RENT www.mastrocola.com We follow Social Distancing Guidelines!
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