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SAUGUS DVVD Vol. 25, No. 5 -FREEV CATE CT AT www.advocatenews.net A Snowy, Fun Sunday Published Every Friday ublished 781-233-4446 Friday, February 4, 2022 Saugus Fire Department promotions Lt. William Cross appointed Captain; Firefi ghter Donald Blandini named lieutenant By Mark E. Vogler T he Saugus Fire Department had planned a simple ON TOP OF SNOW MOUNTAIN: Left to right: Brielle, Braylon and Bentley Conte, siblings and students of Saugus Public Schools, enjoyed the view last Sunday (Jan. 30) from the peak of a 20-foot mountain of snow. They were among dozens of children who enjoyed sledding and snow tubing on the hill outside of the Veterans Early Learning Center on the day after last Saturday’s blizzard. See inside for more photos. (Saugus Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) Campaign Finance Two selectmen spent more than $5,000 apiece to get reelected last fall By Mark E. Vogler T wo incumbent selectmen spent more than $5,000 to get reelected last fall.Veteran Selectman Debra C. Panetta spent $5,636 to lead the fi eld of 10 candidates vying for the fi ve board seats in the Nov. 2 election. The 2,121 votes she received was second-best among the candidates, earning her the vice-chair seat for the two-year term. Selectman Jeffrey V. Cicolini, who fi nished third in the selectmen’s race with 1,760 votes, spent $5,243 on his race – including $1,143 during the fi nal week of the campaign. swearing-in ceremony at the Central Station sometime today for the promotions of two of its veteran members: • Lt. William E. Cross III, who is in his 28th year, has been appointed captain, fi lling the vacancy left by last month’s retirement of Capt. James Hughes. • Firefi ghter Donald “D.J.” Blandini, who is in his 10th year with the department, becomes a lieutenant, fi lling the vacancy left by Cross’ promotion. “These are two veteran members of the department that I am extremely proud of,” Saugus Fire Chief Michael C. Newbury Overall, the 10 selectman candidates spent an aggregate of $18,466 on last year’s election in their respective campaigns, according to a review of the Campaign Finance Reports documents posted on the Town of Saugus website (https://www.saugus-ma. gov/town-clerk/pages/campaign-fi nance-reports). Spending may have had some infl uence on the election. The top three spenders fi nished among the top three FINANCE | SEE PAGE 13 AS BLACK HISTORY MONTH began on Tuesday (Feb. 1), the Salem Maritime National Historic Site posted its online publication of “African Americans in Essex County, Massachusetts: An Annotated Guide.” The guide follows a two-year project – funded by the National Park Service and administered by the Organization of American Historians – to identify resources on Black history in Essex County archives. See inside for a story on what the guide says about Saugus. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE Regular Unleaded $3.279 Mid Unleaded $3.349 Super $3.469 Diesel Fuel $3.759 "43 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2021 KERO $4.99 DEF $3.49 9 Diesel $3.499 9 HEATING OIL 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 • OPEN 7 DAYS said in an interview this week. “You just don’t end up being a lieutenant and captain. It’s an individual challenge. And for both men, it has taken a huge commitment, a lot of training and ongoing education. And for their families, it’s also a big sacrifi ce. So, I’m proud of their families, too,” Newbury said. “Bill is a Saugus guy and a family man and has had a caDEPARTMENT | SEE PAGE 4 Saugus Celebrates Black History Month Prices subject to change Ask about our Conditioner! FLEET

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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2022 Page 3 The COVID-19 Update Town reports 112 newly confirmed cases over the past seven days, no new deaths By Mark E. Vogler T he number of newly confirmed COVID-19 cases keeps dropping in Saugus after a holiday surge that contributed to two consecutive weeks of more than 600 cases back in early January. Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree announced that the state Department of Public Health (DPH) has notified the town of 112 new cases over the past seven days through yesterday (Thursday, Feb. 3), bringing the overall total to 8,456 cases since the outbreak of the Coronavirus in March of 2020. Crabtree also noted there were no new COVID-19-related deaths, with the death count remaining at 99. Last week, there were five new deaths reported. “Our hearts and prayers go out to those families affected by this health pandemic,” Crabtree said. Last week, the town reported 214 COVID-19 cases, which followed a sharp decline from record highs in early January. The town has reported 316 new COVID-19 cases since Nov. 22. An ongoing surge of consecutive weeks of 623 and 668 cases in early January prompted the Board of Health to adopt an indoor mask mandate four weeks ago. Meanwhile, Saugus Public Schools also experienced a reduction of cases in its four buildings, going from 65 cases (Jan. 20-26) to 45 cases (Jan. 27-Feb. 2). This week, there were six cases reported in Saugus High, 10 in Saugus Middle School, 21 in the Belmonte STEAM Academy and eight in the Veterans Early Learning Center. A week ago, there were 12 cases in the High School, 11 in the Middle School, 25 in the Belmonte STEAM Academy and 17 in the Veterans Early Learning Center. Four Chaplains Day to be observed on Feb. 3 O n February 3, American Legion Posts and other Veteran organizations around the country will observe Four Chaplains Day. This day commemorates the events of February 3, 1943, when the troop ship USAT Dorchester was sunk. The Dorchester left New York harbor on January 23, 1943, carrying four chaplains and about 900 passengers, including troops, merchant marines and civilians, as part of a convoy of three ships. Off the coast of Newfoundland at 12:55 a.m. on February 3, the Dorchester was torpedoed by a German submarine. As the Dorchester began to sink, four chaplains of different religions – George L. Fox (Methodist), Alexander D. Goode (rabbi), Clark V. Poling (Baptist) and John P. Washington (Catholic) – were helping to calm the passengers and organize an orderly evacuation. The life vests were passed out, but the supply ran out before the last remaining passengers had one. The four chaplains took their own vests and gave them away. The Chaplains continued their efforts to help as many as possible to board the rescue boats. Having done all that they could, the Chaplains linked their arms together, said prayers and sang hymns as they went down with the ship. There is a connected story to this disaster. A young Black Coast Guard Petty Officer, Charles W. David Jr., was serving on one of the escort cutters named the Comanche. David and his shipmates were Captain Hughes retires from Saugus Fire Dept. RETIRED: Saugus Fire Capt. James Hughes retired last month after serving nearly three decades of his 35 years of firefighting with the Saugus Fire Department. (Saugus Advocate file photo by Mark E. Vogler). able to rescue 93 of the 227 Dorchester survivors. David dived into the water constantly to pull people to the rescue vessels. A month later he contracted pneumonia from his efforts and died. Subsequently, he was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for Heroism posthumously. In 2013 the Coast Guard named a coast guard cutter for David to honor his heroism. The Four Chaplains were posthumously awarded Purple Hearts and Distinguished Service Crosses on December 19, 1944. In 2006 they were awarded Medals of Honor. A Four Chaplains Medal was introduced by Congress on July 14, 1960. The medals were presented posthumously to CHAPLAINS | SEE PAGE 9

Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2022 DEPARTMENT | FROM PAGE 1 reer already. He’s seen it all in 28 years with the department. He comes from a firefighting family. His father is a retired captain from Chelsea and his son, Patrick, became a Saugus firefighter two years ago,” the chief said. “Donald, another Saugus guy, is a family man with two children and is going into his 10th year with the Fire Department. He has a young family, and it took a lot of effort on his part to put in for this job. Just like Bill, he’s been educating himself on new skills. He’s got an associate’s degree in fire science from North Shore Community College and he’s also working on his bachelor’s degree.” Cross will work out of the Central Fire Station on Hamilton Street. Blandini will also be based out of the Central Fire Station, while working with Group 1, according to Chief Newbury. The Saugus Fire Department currently employs 56 firefighters and superior officers. The department also has Michele Wendell, who works full-time as the department’s administrative assistant. Fire officials are currently reviewing applications for four firefighter positions the department plans to fill later this year. Accolades to Capt. Hughes Cross is well-prepared to take over the captain’s position created when Capt. Hughes retired last month. But some fire officials lament the loss of Hughes, who worked as a firefighter for more than 35 years – about three decades for the Saugus Fire Department. “Jim was probably the best fire official I worked for and worked with,” Deputy Fire Chief Thomas D’Eon, Jr. said. “He was extremely conscientious and loved the job. It’s a loss for us. But you’ve got to be glad to see him retire to spend more time with his family. Jim was just a great, all-around guy to talk to. We always had good conversations,” D’Eon said. “Jim was a progressive guy who always had and offered solutions to families. He was very professional and well-organized. There aren’t enough great things you can say about Jim Hughes.” Hughes joined the Melrose Fire Department in October 1986 and went to work for the Saugus Fire Department in July of 1992. He was promoted to lieutenant in October 1996 and Captain in July 2017. He retired on Jan. 8. Saugus Fire Department Capt. William Cross (Courtesy photos to The Saugus Advocate) Hughes, a Melrose native, is a 1982 graduate of Melrose High School. He worked for 30 of his 35 years-plus in firefighting for the Town of Saugus. He had been a fire officer for 27 years – working in fire prevention for more than 12 years. Hughes was among several dozen firefighters from fire departments across the state who were honored in 2012 at the state’s 23rd Annual “Firefighter of the Year” Awards Ceremony. He was cited for showing great courage and risking his life in a December 2011 incident in which he dove into the Saugus River in an attempt with other firefighters to save a woman from a submerged car that had crashed through the guardrail at the Fox Hill Bridge. He helped to free the unconscious woman from the car. She was later pronounced dead at the hospital. But Hughes, who wound up being treated in the hospital for hypothermia and an injured foot, was praised by then-Gov. Deval Patrick for an act of valor. “Billy Cross is a great firefighter” Capt. Hughes leaves big shoes to fill in the hierarchy of the Saugus Fire Department. But D’Eon has great expectations for Cross, whom he calls “a natural leader.” “I’ve had the pleasure of working with Billy Cross often over the course of my career, and I can tell you that he is a great firefighter,” D’Eon said in an interview this week. “He’s another Medal of Valor winner and has a lot to offer in his new position. Billy brings a ton of street experience in here. I have all of the confidence he’s going to excel at this as he has everyplace else he has served in the department.” Cross has been a member of the Saugus Fire Department since August of 1994. He was promoted to the lieutenant’s position in February 2018. Cross, 54, has been married to his wife, Tracy, for nearly 28 years. They have three sons together: Andrew, 26; Patrick, 24; and Joseph, 21. Tracy Cross, a Saugus Fire Department Lt. Donald Blandini 1988 Saugus High School graduate, is a teacher’s aide in Chelsea Public Schools. Cross has been a Saugus resident since moving from Chelsea to town with his family when he was five years old. He is the longtime president of Saugus Firefighters Union Local #1003. He received a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Suffolk University while minoring in English. He is a former Saugus Town Meeting member and has served as chair of the Saugus Retirement Board since 1997. Cross has served as a mentor for two decades at Saugus High School’s annual Shadow Day. He is a 1985 graduate of Saugus High School. He played all four years on the Saugus High School basketball team and was a captain in his senior season. Cross’ father, William E. Cross, Jr., is a retired Chelsea Fire Department captain who served with that city’s fire service for 35 years. Cross’ son, Patrick, has been a Saugus firefighter since March of 2020, making it three generations of his family who have been firefighters. “DJ is a rising star” Deputy Fire Chief D’Eon also expressed high expectations for the department’s new lieutenant, Blandini. “I think DJ is a rising star in the organization,” D’Eon said. “He’s a very conscientious, solid guy and family man who really cares about Saugus. He’s married with two children. And he’s a hometown guy.” Blandini joined the Saugus Fire Department in November 2012. He is a 2005 graduate of Saugus High School who enlisted in the U.S. Army right after graduation. He served two tours of duty in Iraq and eventually rose to the rank of E-4 corporal over his four-year tenure. Blandini was one of three Saugus firefighters who was trapped in a three-alarm house fire on Essex Street in January of 2016. He overheard his lieutenant calling a Mayday as he was assisted out of the burning building. After being rescued, he remained on the scene to help in fighting the fire.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2022 Page 5 Hockey Hall of Famer A By The Old Sachem, Bill Stewart s we began the winter Olympics this week, I chose to honor one of America’s greatest Olympic stars. Angela Marie Ruggiero was born in Panorama City, California, on January 3, 1980. She grew up in Sylmar and then Simi Valley, California. She learned the game back in California and came to Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford, Connecticut, in 1994. As a senior at Choate, she became the youngest member of the U.S. Olympic Hockey Team which won the gold medal in Nagano, Japan, in 1998. Her collegiate years were spent at Harvard; as a senior she was selected as the Patty Kazmaier Award winner as the top player of women’s collegiate hockey in 2004. She is the only defenseman to win the award. She was a member of the team that won the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) National Championship in 1999 and helped the team to get to runner-up position in 2003 and 2004. Patty graduated cum laude from Harvard in 2004; her degree was in government. While at Harvard she was selected aa a four time All-American and also an Academic All-American. As a senior she was also awarded the NCAA’s Top VIII Award for success as an athlete and in the classroom, and in the community. Ruggiero was the MVP for three seasons at Harvard. She was selected by The Hockey News as the best NCAA woman player and also the best in the world. She was selected to play for the professional men’s team the Tulsa Oilers in the Central Hockey League on January 28, 2005, as the first 2007. woman to play for a men’s team for a position other than goalie. Her brother, Bill, was a goalie for the Oilers, and that led them to become the first brother-sister to play together in professional hockey. As she recorded an assist during the game, she is the only woman to score a point in North American professional hockey. Her Olympic record is a gold medal in 1998, two silvers in 2002 and 2010, and a bronze in 2006. Patty competed in 10 World Championships and won four gold medals and six silver medals with Team USA. She was named Best Defenseman twice in the Olympics and four times in the World Championships. Ruggiero was named to the Hockey Hall of Fame on June 29, 2015, and inducted on November 9, 2015, as the fourth woman to receive that honor, and the second American woman to receive that honor. Ruggiero is the only California-born man or woman to achieve this level. Patty is the all-time leader in games played for Team USA, male or female, with 256 games. She played women’s professional hockey for the Boston Blades in the Canadian Women’s Hockey League and the Minnesota Whitecaps in the Western Women’s Hockey League. She authored a memoir of her hockey days, “Breaking the Ice: My Journey to Olympic Hockey, the Ivy League & Beyond,” which was published by Drummond Publishing Group in 2005. The book features the challenges about playing hockey as a woman and includes her experiences with misconceptions about women’s hockey in a male-dominated sport. She appeared on the TV show The Apprentice on March 25, THIS WEEK ON SAUGUS TV Sunday, February 6 from 9–11 p.m. on Channel 8 – “Sunday Night Stooges” (The Three Stooges). Monday, February 7 all day on Channel 8 – “Movie Monday” (classic movies). Tuesday, February 8 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 9 – School Committee Meeting from February 3. Wednesday, February 9 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 9 – Planning Board Meeting from February 3. Thursday, February 10 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 22 – Saugus High School Wrestling Quad from February 5. Friday, February 11 at 7 p.m. on Channel 8 – The Graff Report with Nick Graffeo. Saturday, February 12 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 22 – SHS Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Masconomet from February 4. 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*** Ruggiero received a BA cum laude from Harvard, then an MBA from Harvard Business School. She added a Master of Education from the University of Minnesota with a 4.0 GPA in Sports Management. After hockey, Patty cofounded the Sports Innovation Lab: a market research firm and technically powered company that empowers sports brands to identify trends, products and services that will drive the future of sports. Her firm currently has over 70 and includes a team of analysts and strategists who consult with the clients. Before that she was a Senior Management Associate with Bridgewater Associates, the largest hedge fund in the world. She appears as a keynote and motivational speaker for businesses, schools and organizations, including the United Nations, International Olympic Committee, KPMG, Coca-Cola and many other firms. She has also written columns for many newspapers, including The New York Times, Huffington Post, Detroit Free Press, Hartford Courant, Hockey Weekly, The Detroit News, Chicago Tribune and USA Today. She also, in her spare time, does a podcast, The Fluid Fan, for Spots Innovation Lab. Ruggiero has a history of volunteer experience, including the New York Islanders’ Project Hope and the Islanders Children’s Foundation. The world awaits the next move of one of the most gifted athletes and scholars and expects that Angela Ruggiero will contribute her unique status to the world.

Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2022 Saugus drops four straight after win streak T By Greg Phipps he Saugus High School boys’ basketball team appeared to have righted its ship after putting together a threegame winning streak to improve to 6-2 on the season. However, four consecutive defeats during a busy stretch of games had the Sachems sitting dead even at 6-6 entering last Friday night’s game at Masconomet. The skid began with back-to-back home losses to Masco and Peabody last Thursday and Friday night – both close games. Against Masco, Jeury Barbosa and Ben Tapia-Gately notched 13 points each and Tyrone Manderson added 11 in a 5350 final. The loss to Peabody was another tight, hard-fought affair. Saugus nailed a three-point shot as the final buzzer sounded to force overtime. But, from there, it was all Peabody, as the Tanners dominated the extra session to grab a 65-50 victory – the final score not being indicative of how close the game was. Once again, Barbosa led the way offensively with 16 points. Manderson netted 12, and Ryan Mabee put forth a double-digit effort with 11. The Sachems had a difficult time stopping Peabody’s Luke Roan, who exploded with 25 points and hauled down 16 boards. The Sachems hoped to stem the tide when they traveled to Manchester-Essex High School to take on the Hornets on Monday night in an eventual 80-71 defeat. It didn’t start well for Saugus, which fell behind, 20-6, in the first quarter. A subsequent 11-4 run by the Sachems made it a 24-15 contest after one period. The second quarter was a back-and-forth affair as the SaSPORTS | SEE PAGE 15 Center Tyrone Manderson had a productive night offensively for the Sachems in a losing cause on Monday evening at Manchester-Essex. (Advocate photos by Greg Phipps) Saugus’s Ryan Mabee is shown gaining possession of the ball against two Manchester-Essex defenders last Monday. Saugus’s Jeury Barbosa is shown looking to drive to the basket during last Monday’s contest at Manchester-Essex.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2022 Page 7 SHS soccer and wrestling co-captains sign on to play at collegiate level F By Tara Vocino amily members, coaches, mentors and school officials congratulated two student athletes who signed on to play sports in college, at Saugus High School on Wednesday. They celebrated Chase Ledbury, who will attend Trinity College for wrestling, and Madison Goyetche, who will attend Nichols College for soccer. Teammates and Head Coach Christopher Coviello wished Maddie Goyetche well. Co-Captain Madison Goyetche signed on to play soccer at Nichols College in Dudley. She is shown surrounded by her mother, Colleen, father, Andy, brother, Travis, aunt, Melissa McLeod, and grandfather, John McLeod, at Saugus High School on Wednesday. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Co-Captain Chase Ledbury signed on to wrestle at Trinity College in Connecticut. He is shown at Saugus High School on Wednesday surrounded by Head Coach Wayne Moda, father Todd, mother Pamela, Asst. Coaches Yves Lamitie and Joseph Alba, Academic Tutor Deb Mallon, Fitness Trainer Doug Clark, Team Co-Capt. Andrew Erickson and Boosters Club President Kelly Erickson. Proud parents Pamela and Todd Ledbury wished their son Chase well. Student athletes Chase Ledbury and Maddie Goyetche Chase Ledbury said he is excited to wrestle in college, adding that he has so much more to learn. Head Girls Soccer Coach Christopher Coviello congratulated Madison Goyetche. Madison Goyetche said she is excited to play soccer with her friend, Falyn Hunt, who plays soccer on the town league, the Shadows.

Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2022 Sachems defeat Somerville for fi fth win By Greg Phipps H aving gone 1-3-1 over their previous five games, the Saugus Sachems scored a needed victory over the Somerville Highlanders in hockey action on Wednesday night at Kasabuski Arena. The 4-1 win was Saugus’s fi fth win of the season. Now sitting at 5-7-1 after Wednesday’s triumph, the Sachems still have their sights set on a postseason berth. Somerville had two wins coming into Wednesday’s contest. Both came against the Lynn Jets. Saugus beat Lynn in its season opener and had the second meeting postponed when the COVID-19 surge took place back in early January. The Sachems are scheduled to make that game up next Tuesday, Feb. 8, at Connery Rink in Lynn. The Sachems have a busy stretch of games, playing three contests in fi ve days. They host Winthrop at Kasabuski next Saugus co-captain Jason Caron and his teammates produced a 4-1 victory over Somerville on Wednesday night at Kasabuski Arena. (Advocate photo by Greg Phipps) Wednesday, then play Swampscott at the Salem State University rink next Friday. Saugus fi nishes off the trifecta when it faces Masconomet on Sunday, Feb. 13. Saugus defeated Swampscott 4-2 a few weeks back at Kasabuski. Law Offices of Terrence W. Kennedy 512 Broadway, Everett • Criminal Defense • Personal Injury • Medical Malpractice Tel: (617) 387-9809 Cell: (617) 308-8178 twkennedylaw@gmail.com Wrestlers presented fl owers and senior portraits to parents on Senior Night Pictured from left to right: Kneeling: Team Co-Manager Krista Castle, Lukas Fondulis, Isaac Cesco, Justin Bremberg, Markanthony Rodriguez, Elias Diaz, Andrew Erickson, Christian Machado, Max LoRusso and Team Co-Manager Kali Penachio; back row: Head Coach Wayne Moda, Assistant Coach Yves Lamitie, Samuel LoRusso, William Pinto, Mantaj Gill, Nicholas Saroufi m, Giovanni Guglielmo, Chase Ledbury, Sam Merrill, Timothy Collins and Asst. Coaches Joseph Alba and Dominic Clark. Pictured from left to right: In front: Peabody Veterans Memorial High School students Timothy Collins, Giovanni Guglielmo, William Pinto and Sam Merrill; back row: Team Co-Manager Krista Castle, Asst. Coach Yves Lamitie, Samuel LoRusso, Christian Machado, Andrew Erickson, Elias Diaz, Isaac Cesco, Justin Bremberg, Max LoRusso, Lukas Fondulis, Chase Ledbury, Asst. Coach Joseph Alba, Nicholas Saroufi m, Markanthony Rodriguez, Mantaj Gill, Asst. Coach Dominic Clark, Head Coach Wayne Moda and Team Co-Manager Kali Penachio. Seniors, pictured from left to right: Team Co-Manager Kali Penachio, Markanthony Rodriguez, Christian Machado, Capt. Chase Ledbury, Capt. Andrew Erickson, Timothy Collins and Team Co-Manager Krista Castle are shown by senior posters that Head Coach Wayne Moda designed. Not present: senior Tre Sanders. A trusted family name combined with exceptional craftsmanship & professionalism. Call for a consultation & quote. 63 Years! • Vinyl Siding • Carpentry Work • Decks • Roofing • Replacement Windows • Free Estimates • Fully Licensed • Fully Insured

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2022 Page 9 SPORTS | FROM PAGE 8 Saugus High School Sachems Varsity Wrestling Co-Captains Andrew Erickson and Chase Ledbury Saugus High School wrestler Christian Machado presented a senior portrait to his father, Alberto, and flowers to his mother, Vanessa, during Senior Night last Wednesday. Co-Captain Andrew Erickson presented flowers to his mother, Kelly, and a senior portrait to his father, Scott, and brother, Alexander. Saugonians named to Dean’s List at Fitchburg State Wrestler Markanthony Rodriguez presents flowers to his sister, Abi, and brother, Leonel. F Team Co-Manager Kali Penachio presented flowers to her mother, Kris Fino. Peabody High School wrestler Timothy Collins presented flowers to his mother, Stacey Vitale; stepfather, Rico, and sister, Ella. ITCHBURG – Saugus residents Spencer Froilan, Kelly Sargent and Molly Stewart were named to the Dean’s List at Fitchburg State University for the 2021 fall semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must have a grade point average of 3.20 or higher. 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. Team Co-Manager Krista Castle presented flowers to her mother Melissa and a senior portrait to her sister, Maia. Co-Captain Chase Ledbury presented flowers to his mother, Pamela, and father, Todd. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) CHAPLAINS | FROM PAGE 3 the next of kin of each of the Four Chaplains of Dorchester on January 18, 1961. In 1988, Congress established February 3 as Four Chaplains Day. This day is observed with official proclamations and flags flying at half-mast. The four chaplains, Charles David and others sacrificed their lives so others may live. May their memories be eternal. Malden Post 69 will join other Posts to honor these men on Sunday, February 6 at Saint Raphael Church in Medford at 2 p.m. The public is invited. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657

Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2022 By Mark E. Vogler We have a winner! C ongratulations to Saugus Fire Chief Michael C. Newbury for making the right identification in last week’s “Guess Who got Sketched!” Contest. He was one of several readers answering correctly, and the one who had his name selected 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: “Last week’s sketch was of one of Our Saugus Firefighter Captains, Captain Christopher Vinard! Captain Vinard was one of three to be awarded a group Award. Every year, The Massachusetts 32nd Annual Firefighters Premier Awards Ceremony held in Worcester celebrates exceptional Firefighters. “The distinguished Ceremony draws many news reporters & coverage throughout The State. “Firefighters who are Heroes such as Captain Chris Vinard are recognized and honored. “In 2021 The Group Meritorious Conduct Award for outstanding Acts of bravery and dedication throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts was awarded to Captain Vinard, (Firefighter since 1988), Firefighter Greg Cinelli and Firefighter Sean Bohannon. (What an Achievement!) “Our Firefighters brought a great salute of honor to the Saugus Fire Dept., which already shows exemplary examples of excellence in service to the Public. “Governor Baker, The State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey, Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito, Public Safety and Security Secretary Terence M. Reidy honorably awarded these medals & awards to Heroes! “Secretary Reidy was quoted in the Saugus Advocate Paper (Nov. 24th page 2) stating: ‘The heroic deeds of the firefighters being honored perCONTEST SKETCH OF THE WEEK THE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS sonify the qualities of bravery and heroism.’ “As well as leadership skills and fast thinking Captain Vinard brings a wealth of the life saving split second decision makings of the Paramedic’s mind set and life experience. “Captain Vinard served as a paramedic with Cataldo Ambulance Services Inc. of Peabody for 15 years. “It was striking to see how much Integrity and leadership he exudes so I tried to capture that as well in his sketch. :) Congratulations to one of our heroes!! Keep holding that torch of lightness for us all! “Yours truly, “The Sketch Artist” Two “Shout-Outs” for this week We received two nominations from readers this week for people deserving of “Shout Outs.” The first one is from Saugus Deputy Fire Chief Thomas D’Eon, Jr.: “To all of those considerate Saugus citizens who helped us during Saturday’s snowstorm. The Saugus Fire Department appreciates the assistance we received from residents who shoveled out the snow around the fire hydrants. Thank you so much.” Joanie Allbee offered this one: “I would like to give a shout out to the Saugus Senior Center for having the ingenuity of putting a “ Hug Coupon “ in the February Newsletter ! It’s a needed touch of warmth in the depth of winter. * I just gave a coupon to a dear soul who redeemed a coupon for a needed kind embrace. 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 the mention in the subject line, “An Extra Shout Out.” No more than a paragraph. Anything longer might lend itself to a story and/or a photo. Concert tonight at the MEG Tonal Chaos, the Saugus High School A Cappella group formerly known as “The Sachimes” will be performing their International Championship of High School A Cappella (ICHSA) competition pieces, with a few special guests and performances, in a preview concert today (Friday, February 4th) at 6 p.m. at the MEG Building, 58 Essex St, Saugus. A suggested donation of $5 per person can be made to the Venmo account @tonal-chaos (please note your name and how many seats you will need), or cash at the door. There will also be a raffle and bake sale at the event. Tickets to the ICHSA performance on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at 3 p.m., can also be purchased: Venue: Galvin Middle School, 525 Main St., 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 being sketched correctly 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 to J&M Italian American Cuisine, 340 Central St. 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”) Wakefield. Phone: 781-246-6410 Website: http://wakefieldpublicschools.org/WPS/galvin/ A belated Christmas gift I would have to say that the best present I got this past Christmas was the great news I received last month (Jan. 24), when I took my brother Wayne in for an office visit at Dr. Mark A. Ringiewicz down in Swansea. I have mentioned previously in this column about my brother’s health issues and the challenges of being his advocate, particularly the frequent monthly drives down to Southeastern Massachusetts. It’s like having a second job during some weeks. But on his recent visit to his doctor’s office, Wayne weighed in at 305 pounds. And given that he hasn’t had a weigh-in at his doctor’s office or his nutritionist office since before Thanksgiving, I was expecting that he would have put on a few pounds like most of us over the holiday season. And to make matters worse, a snow storm last month canceled his quarterly meeting with his nutritionist, Dr. Jessica Inwood of Fall River. So, 305 was great – and a 12 pound weight loss from when he saw Dr. R. last October. (Meanwhile, I have put on close to 12 pounds since I had my annual physical last October, from overindulging!) What makes Wayne’s weight loss such a great story is that he has lost 72 pounds since October 5, 2020. When he weighed in at Dr. R.’s that day, he tipped the scales at 377. I was at wits’ end and asked if there was something the doctor could do before Wayne bloated into the 400 pound zone. Dr. R. referred Wayne to a nutrition soon after and the rest is history. He continues to see his primary care doctor every three months, as he does for his nutritionist, Dr. Inwood. Visits with her have apparently worked some wonders for Wayne Dr. R. has set a goal of 275 pounds for the spring for Wayne. I told him I want to see him at 270 by then. For people who are having trouble losing weight or who want to lose weight, you can do it – if you put your mind to it and have some reinforcement from your doctor. My brother Wayne, who turned 70 in late December, is a good example of what you can do. He’s a retired school teacher in Swansea Public Schools who hasn’t seen 250 since High School days. But 250 is a realistic goal now if he continues to eat smart and exercise. Here’s to a happy new year and a year of good health! Food pantry seeking driver volunteers The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry seeks volunteers to make food and bread pickups on Thursdays and Fridays, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Anyone who has the time and interest to help out should contact Jeff Hirtle at 781-922-0661. The food pantry operates out of the basement at Cliftondale Congregational Church at 50 Essex st. in Saugus. Friday breakfasts at Legion Hall still on hold Concerns about COVID-19 have led to a temporary shutdown of the popular Friday morning breakfasts at the Saugus American Legion Cpl Scott J Procopio Post 210. Legion Hall, located at 44 Taylor Street. Legion Hall was supposed to reopen recently for the breakfasts. But, the reopening has been delayed again. Debra Dion Faust, Building Manager of American Legion Post 210, has said the American Legion membership voted to delay the re-opening until Friday, Feb. 4. But, the reopening has been delayed again – at least until next Friday (Feb. 11) Here’s an email we received from Debbie this week: “Hello, all: Thanks for your patience over these last months of closure. The good news is that the Covid numbers are down in Saugus from a high of 668 four weeks ago to 214 this past week, so the membership voted last night to re-open the breakfast. The bad news is that Mother Nature has another storm coming in tomorrow, that starts with a warm, rainy day, and devolves overnight into freezing temperatures, black ice, a dicey mix of snow and rain, followed by twelve hours of snow— though the totals are expected to be much lower than last Saturday’s. Thus, Friday morning will be a mess, and we thought it prudent to wait one more week. So we will reopen next Friday, February 11. Once open, we will stay open, and not take a day off in February as we would during a “normal” season. Please be aware that the town has passed a mask mandate THE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS | SEE PAGE 11

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2022 Page 11 THE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS | FROM PAGE 10 for public buildings that is in place through March 7. So, for the first four weeks we are open, you will need to wear your mask into the building, take it off to eat and drink, then put it back on. We look forward to seeing you and serving you. Debra Dion Faust for The Kitchen Crew Saugus American Legion Post 210.” Stay tuned, Saugus veterans and others who enjoy the breakfasts at Legion Hall. Looking for book donations The New Friends of the Saugus Public Library are asking for donations of gently-used adult hardcover and softcover Fiction for the ongoing book sale in the Community Room. They would also appreciate donations of gently-used Children’s Books. Please limit donations at this time to ONLY Fiction and Children’s books; we do not have storage space for other genres or media. Please....clean and newer books only. No tattered pages, bad odors, stains, or dirty covers! Books may be dropped off at the Main Circulation Desk during business hours. Please DO NOT place donations in the outdoor book drops. A special memorial service for veterans Saugus Veterans Council Commander Stephen L. Castinetti, retired U.S. Navy captain, passes along this special invitation to all of the veterans of Saugus: The 79th Annual American Legion, District 8 Four Chaplains Memorial Service will be hosted this year by Augustus P. Gardner Post 227, Middleton. The Memorial Service will be Sunday February 6th, and will start at 2 p.m. at the Middleton Congregational Church, 66 Maple Street (Rt 62). The service will be followed by a collation in the lower hall of the church. All Veterans and their families are cordially invited to attend this year’s commemorative service honoring the valiant sacrifice of 4 Chaplains of different faiths in the Atlantic on the sinking troop ship Dorchester that February night in World War II. Directions: From 128 North, take the Middleton exit (Rt 114) to Middleton square. Take a right onto Rt 62 (Maple Street). The Church will be on your left just past the Senior Center. If you come from 128 South, you can also take Rt 62 toward Danvers/Middleton and the church will be on your right after you pass Farmer Browns and Liberty Street. There is ample parking at the church (lower level parking lot) and the church is handicapped accessible (side entrance and elevator). Live Bingo at the Kowloon The Kowloon Restaurant kicked off its Live Bingo this week and will continue with Bingo, every Wednesday through March 30, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Hong Kong Room. Prizes will be given away each week with a grand prize set at the finale. 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 shu pork, salt and pepper calamari, sushi along with a full bar menu including the signature Mai Tais. Call the Kowloon Restaurant at 781.233.0077 to reserve your table. Town posts Compost Site Winter Schedule The Town of Saugus has announced that the community’s compost site and recycling center will be open to residents the third Saturday of the month during the winter months. The site will be open Feb. 19th and March 19th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The site is located behind the Department of Public Works at 515 Main Street. Yard waste must be disposed of in brown compost bags or open containers. The Town will accept grass clippings, leaves, and brush. As in years past, no branches or limbs larger than three inches in diameter are permitted. At this time residents will NOT need a compost site sticker to access the site. We ask all residents to please wear a mask, maintain and respect social distancing from others while visiting the site. Residents may call Lorna Cerbone at the Solid Waste and Recycling Department at 781-231-4036 with questions or for more information. Want to be a Knight? The Knights of Columbus is looking for new members to join. If interested in becoming a member of this local organization, please call 781-233-9858. Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus Program Resumes for the 21-22 School Year. (Editor’s Note: The following is an announcement submitted by Julie Cicolini, a member of the Board of Directors for Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus, providing information about the return of the program for the new school year) Who we are: Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus (HS2) is a non-profit group of volunteers that are helping to offset food insecurity in households. HS2 provides students/families that enroll in the program a weekend supply of nutritious food when school lunches and breakfasts are unavailable to them on weekends. How HS2 can help you: HS2 bags are distributed at school on Fridays to take home. Bags include such items as peanut butter, jelly, a loaf of bread, canned meals/soups/ tuna/vegetables, pasta/sauce, fruit cups, cereal, oatmeal, goldfish, pretzels and granola bars. To sign up go here to complete online form: https://forms.gle/gmMGguycSHBdziuE9 Want to partner with us: HS2 relies on donations to create take home bags with a weekend full of meals. 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. We would love to partner with organizations, youth groups, PTO’s, 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 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 Food Pantry still open The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry continues to remain open on Fridays between 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Fridays despite concerns over the Coronavirus. They have made adjustments to protect their core of volunteers and the needy people who receive the food. For the protection of volunteers & clients, and to limit personal contact and crowding/gathering, the food pantry has been distributing prebagged groceries, Even though clients may receive items they don’t want or need, food pantry organizers feel this is the best course of action to mitigate the potential spread of COVID-19. Those in need, even for short term or one-time assistance are encouraged to come. The food pantry is located in the basement of the Cliftondale Congregational Church at 50 Essex St. in Saugus. Clarifying some veterans issues Jay Pinette, the Veterans Services Officer for the Town of Saugus, wanted to pass along a few words to promote a better understanding of how his office works. “Veterans Service Officers (VSOs) are not VA employees and do not have direct access to VA systems or information,” Jay wrote in an email to us. “Local VSOs are employees of their respective cities and towns. VSOs are generally able to assist veterans and eligible dependents with VA-related claims and benefits activities. “One of the primary duties of the VSOs is to administer a program for veterans and eligible dependents that is referred to as “Chapter 115”. Under Chapter 115 of Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L. CH. 115), the Commonwealth provides a uniform program of financial assistance for low income veterans and their dependents. Qualified veterans and their dependents who meet the income and asset eligibility criteria may receive monthly financial benefits that are intended to assist the veteran with housing and living expenses. “If local Veterans wish to enroll in VA healthcare and/or obtain a VA ID card, representatives from the VA Bedford will be on-site at the Lynn VA Clinic twice a month. The on-site enrollment will be held on the 1 st and 3 rd Tuesday of each month from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Appointments are advised and the dates and times are subject to change. The Lynn VA Clinic is located at 225 Boston Street, Suite 107. For more information or to schedule an appointment for enrollment, call 781-687-3348 or e-mail vabedoutreach@va.gov. “The Veterans Services Offices of Saugus and other surrounding communities have partnered with the Greater Boston Food Bank to hold monthly mobile food markets for veterans. With the closure of the Saugus Senior Center during the pandemic, the food market was moved to Melrose. We have now moved the food market back to the Saugus Senior Center. The veterans mobile food market is held on the third Wednesday of each month. Veterans and eligible dependents must sign up with the Saugus Veterans Service Office to determine eligibility. VSO Jay Pinette can be reached at 781-231-4010 or at jpinette@saugus-ma.gov. Or on the first floor of Saugus Town Hall at 298 Central Street, Saugus MA 01906.” A smoke alarm alert for seniors The state Fire Marshal’s Office has launched a new public service announcement campaign that is geared toward encouraging smoke alarm awareness among senior citizens – the people who are at greater risk of dying in a fire. And this should be of particular interest to Saugus residents who may recall the house fire that killed two elderly people on Richard Street last July. Fire investigators found no evidence of smoke alarms or carbon monoxide alarms were found in the home, The “Dear Grandma / Querida Abuela” campaign began this month on television and radio stations in the Boston, Worcester, and Springfield media markets. Recorded in both English and Spanish, it features a granddaughter writing a letter to her grandmother about all the things she looks forward to doing together, interspersed with messages about the importance of having working smoke alarms and replacing alarms after 10 years. “In Massachusetts and nationwide, people over 65 have a disproportionately high risk of dying in a fire,” state Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey said in a press release this week. “Everyone should have working smoke alarms in their homes, but we developed this PSA to reach older adults in particular because of the higher statistical risk they face. Installing smoke alarms on every floor of the home, checking them regularly, and replacing them after 10 years can dramatically reduce that risk.” Nationwide, about 60 percent of fatal fires occur in homes without working smoke alarms. And in Massachusetts, people 65 and older comprise about 17 percent of the populaTHE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS | SEE PAGE 13

Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2022 SAUGUS GARDENS IN THE WINTER Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable By Laura Eisener aturday’s blizzard dumped a lot of snow on Saugus and tied the record with February 17, 2003, in the Greater Boston area for the most snow in a 24-hour period. Snowstorms like this change the landscape for several days, longer when the temperatures remain below freezing, by adding new features to the terrain and hiding others. Mountains shaped like the Matterhorn have appeared at the edges of parking lots along Route 1, and small valleys and streams have vanished from view. My outdoor fl owers – the heath ((Erica darleyensis ‘Mediterranean Pink’) that has been blooming all month and the Lenten rose (Helleborus orientalis), whose fl ower buds seem to be frozen in time – are both snuggled under the blanket of snow this week, so I am relying on my amaryllis and a cut bouquet for some color indoors. While February has arrived S and Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, there are lots of interesting cut fl owers PURR-FECTLY HAPPY: Brandi the cat welcomed the Year of the Tiger on Feb. 1 in front of a cheery pre-Valentine’s Day bouquet. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) A COLD WEATHER FAVORITE: Pale pink lisianthus (or Texas bluebell) is a popular fl ower for winter bouquets. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) available in addition to roses. On our dining room table today, we have an intriguing combination of deep pink roses, pale pink lisianthus, raspberry-toned Persian buttercup and orange saffl owers in a clear vase. Lisianthus (Eustoma russelliana) is a southwestern annual also known as Texas bluebell or prairie gentian. Flowers come in purple, pink, white and greenish yellow. Lisianthus is its former genus name, S y Senior Home Modifi cation Tips Sa a a Dear Savvy Senior, My wife and I would like to THE OLYMPIC SPIRIT PREVAILS: Someone created a message cheering on Team USA in boot prints on Pearce Lake in Breakheart Reservation. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) make some aff ordable changes to our home so we can remain living there for as long as possible. Can you recommend some good resources that can help us determine what all we need to consider? Getting Old Dear Getting, Many older adults, like you GROWING INSIDE: Plants, including a crocodile fern (on the right), provided some greenery in the window while snow fell outside on Saturday. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) and your wife, want to stay living in their own home for as long as possible. But being able to do so will depend on how easy it is to maneuver your living space as you get older. Here are some helpful resources you can turn to, to get an idea of the diff erent types of features and improvements that will make your house safer and more convenient as you grow older. Home Evaluation A good fi rst step in making BATTLING BIRDS: Goldfi nches fought over their place at the feeder during Saturday’s blizzard. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) but it seems to have stuck as a common name. It is native to the Great Plains. Persian buttercup (Ranunculus asiaticus and hybrids) is a double-fl owering relative of buttercup which has fl owers ranging from vivid shades to pastel tints in red, pink, yellow, orange, purple and white. Saffl ower (Carthamus tincHUNKERING DOWN: After the storm geese tried to keep warm on the frozen Saugus River, except for their sentinel, who stood to keep watch. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) torius) may be best known as a plant that produces cooking oil, but saffl ower seeds are GARDENS | SEE PAGE 17 your home more age-friendly is to do an assessment. Go through your house, roomby-room, looking for problem areas like potential tripping or slipping hazards, as well as areas that are hard to access and diffi cult to maintain. To help with this, there are several organizations that have aging-in-place checklists that point out potential problems in each area of the home, along with modifi cation and solutions. For example, Rebuild Together has a two-page “Safe at Home Checklist” that’s created in partnership with the Administration on Aging and the American Occupational Therapy Association. Go to AOTA.org and search for “Rebuilding Together Safe at Home Checklist.” You also need to get a copy of AARP’s “HomeFit Guide.” This excellent 36-page guide has more than 100 aging-inplace tips and suggestions that can be made to an existing house or apartment or incorporated into designs for a new residence. It explains how a smartly designed or modifi ed home can meet the varied and changing needs of its older residents. It also features easy-to-do, low-cost and nocost fi xes that lessen the risk of trip hazards and increase BY JIM MILLER for ‘Aging-in-Place’ Mdifi ti Ti the safety of high-use areas like the bathroom, kitchen and stairway. In addition, they also offer videos and a HomeFit AR app (available for iPhone and iPad) that can scan a room and suggest improvements to help turn your house into a “lifelong home,” free from safety and mobility risks. Visit AARP.org/HomeFit to order or download a free copy of this guide, or to watch their videos. In-Home Assessments If you want some personalized help, you can get a professional in-home assessment with an occupational therapist. An occupational therapist, or OT, can evaluate the challenges and shortcomings of your home for aging in place, recommend design and modifi cation solutions, and introduce you to products and services to help you make improvements. To fi nd an OT in your area, check with your physician, health insurance provider or local hospital, or seek recommendations from family and friends. Many health insurance providers, including Medicare, will pay for a home assessment by an OT if prescribed by your doctor. However, they will not cover the physical upgrades to the home. Another option is to contact a builder who’s a Certifi ed Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS). CAPS are home remodelers and design-build professionals that are knowledgeable about aging in place home modifi cations and can suggest ways to modify or remodel your home that will fi t your needs and budget. CAPS are generally paid by the hour or receive a fl at fee per visit or project. To fi nd a CAPS in your area visit the National Association of Home Builders website at NAHB.org/capsdirectory where you can search by state and city. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. Seni nior ni r ior

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2022 Page 13 THE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS | FROM PAGE 11 tion but about 50 percent of last year’s fatal fire victims. “Working smoke alarms are often the first line of defense against injury and tragedy in a fire,” Ostroskey said. “We invite our partners in the fire service, family members, caregivers, and social service providers to share these PSAs and emphasize the importance of working smoke alarms, especially among seniors.” Last year when Louis Gallo, 78, and his sister Rosemarie Naples, 80, died in the three-alarm house fire on Richard Street, fire officials stressed that working smoke alarms in your home can double your chances of survival if a fire occurs. Home fire deaths have been cut in half since the early 1970s, when smoke alarms were first marketed, and about 40 percent of fire deaths in the FINANCE | FROM PAGE 1 vote-getters. And the four candidates who spent the least were among the bottom three vote-getters. Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony W. Cogliano, Sr., received 2,446 votes to top the field of candidates for the second-straight town election. He did all of his spending during the final week of the campaign – $1,876 – and finished third overall in campaign expendiU.S. take place in the 4 percent of homes without smoke alarms. People should install smoke alarms throughout their home, test them monthly, and replace the batteries when they change their clocks. If your smoke alarm is more than 10 years old, it should be replaced, according to fire officials. The PSAs are available for distribution through the Department of Fire Services. They can be downloaded at the Department of Fire Services web page and can be linked or shared from the DFS YouTube channel. They complement the DFS Senior SAFE program, which provides grant funding for local fire departments to provide fire and life safety education for older adults. 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 close to six tures in the selectmen’s race. With eight days left before the election, the 10 candidates had already spent an aggregate of $15,447 on post cards to voters, postage, newspaper ads and political signs, according to the campaign finance reports. Cogliano and Cicolini were the only candidates who spent money on their campaigns during the final week before the election – spending a combined $3,019. Here’s how the other candidates spent on their respective campaigns: Saugus Police Officer Domenic Montano, who finished seventh in the selectmen’s race with 1,255 votes, spent $1,041 on his campaign. Selectman Corinne R. Riley, who finished fourth (1,715 votes) in her reelection bid, spent $1,004 on postcards. Selectman Michael J. Serino, who finished fifth (1,711 votes) in getting reelected to another term, spent $964 on 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 15 to 20 minute interview over a hot drink at a local coffee shop. And, I’ll buy the coffee 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 and the temperature is 50 degrees or better, my preferred site for a coffee and interview would be the picnic area of the Saugus Iron Works. campaign-related expenses. Candidate Leo M. Fonseca, Jr., who finished 10th in the selectmen’s race with 727 votes, spent $943 on his campaign flyers and yard signs. Saugus Animal Control Officer Darren McCullough, who finished eighth among selectmen (1,196 votes), spent $601 in campaign-related expenses. Former Saugus School Committee Member Elizabeth Marchese, who finished sixth among selectmen candidates with 1,313 votes, spent $587 on her campaign. Former Saugus Animal Control Officer Harold Young, who finished 9th in the selectmen’s race with 879 votes, spent $573 on his campaign. Editor’s Note: The official vote totals and campaign expenditures were obtained from reports posted by the Town Clerk’s Office on The Town of Saugus website.

Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2022 A two-year historical project ends with a guide to help researchers in their quest to explore the history of African Americans in Essex County By Mark E. Vogler “The report identifies a sysO n Tuesday – the beginning of February and the start of Black History Month – the Salem Maritime National Historic Site posted a 173-page online book that its creators hope will spur more interest in research in the history of Americans in Essex County. Titled “African Americans in Essex County, Massachusetts: An Annotated Guide,” it includes five pages about the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. “The collections of the site do not have many items that focus on the history of African Americans in Saugus,” the guide notes about the Iron Works. But it also adds that there is the potential for more research: “Using primary sources in other repositories—such as documents associated with the many bankruptcy proceedings against the iron works between the 1650s and the 1670s that are held by the Baker Library at the Harvard Business School, and in the Massachusetts Archives, as well as other primary and secondary sources related to Lynn and Saugus history—there are several points where African American history can be more deeply explored at Saugus. (It should be noted that Saugus separated from Lynn in 1815).” Release of the guide concludes a two-year project, funded by the National Park Service and administered by the Organization of American Historians, to identify resources on Black history in Essex County archives. temic exclusion and marginalization of Black people in archival records,” according to a statement issued by the Salem Maritime National Historic Site, which announced the guide’s release. “Consequently, lived Black experience remains underrepresented, or sometimes totally absent, in historic interpretation and public memory of 17th, 18th, and 19th century Essex County and New England. The report seeks to address this absence by providing a comprehensive guide on how and where to locate resources for sharing honest and inclusive Black history.” Dr. Kabria Baumgartner and Dr. Elizabeth Duclos-Orsello, the guide’s primary investigators, visited a combined 20 repositories to identify and compile archival evidence. The report provides an overview of each repository, its key holdings and stories to be told of African American experience. Dr. Baumgartner and Dr. Duclos-Orsello further identified an overview of themes and recommendations for projects, programs and exhibits that may emerge from the report. “This guide is meant to help students, teachers, scholars who are doing academic papers and others who are engaged in various research on black history in Essex County,” Dr. Emily Murphy, curator at the Salem Maritime National Historic Site and the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site, said in an interview this week. “The story of African Americans in Essex County is there. It’s just very well hidden. And, in some cases, it’s been deliberately removed from historical memory. When the Abolition Movement started in the mid-19th-century, a lot of people wanted to forget that a number of enslaved African Americans were living in Massachusetts at the time,” she said. “But there is a way to research the archives to find some of those hidden stories. We need to reexamine some of these records, like documents in bankruptcy court and some of the records available about property and land transfers,” she said. The section on the Saugus Iron Works was based on a report authored by Dr. Murphy titled “Salem Maritime Curatorial White Paper African Americans at Saugus Iron Works.” “The papers that have survived that record the business dealings of the Iron Works do not directly mention any enslaved people; the records of clothing, food, and housing either refer specifically to Scots, or are for a “servant,” which could mean either an indentured Scot, an indentured English person, or an indentured or enslaved African,” Dr. Murphy writes in her “White Paper.” “However, the Iron Works contracted much of the timber harvesting and bog ore gathering to local farmers or other families in the neighborhood, and this is the most likely place for enslaved labor to have been utilized at the Iron Works. A potential research project would be to examine what is known about the families who supplied the iron works, especially the wealthier farmers who would have been the most likely in the community to own slaves.” The Saugus highlights of the newly published guide include extensive mention of the “Curatorial White Paper” that was written by Dr. Murphy: “This document covers the history of the Iron Works industrial site, as well as its connections with families and other businesses in Lynn. Murphy discusses the ownership of Samuel Appleton Jr., the Taylor family, and the Roby family. “Her work reveals that there is little formal evidence of enslaved persons at the Iron Works farm, but it does uncover evidence of an ‘old infirm negro man’ from the inventory of James Taylor (after his death) PROJECT | SEE PAGE 15

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2022 Page 15 SPORTS | FROM PAGE 6 chems pretty much traded basket for basket with the hosts but couldn’t cut into the lead and trailed 44-34 at halftime. The Sachems did decrease the lead to 60-54 after three quarters and pulled within six on several occasions but couldn’t get any closer. The Hornets seemed to have an answer every time Saugus threatened. In the end, a 16-6 surge by Manchester-Essex to begin the fourth quarter sealed the deal for the hosts. Saugus got a strong offensive effort from Manderson, PROJECT | FROM PAGE 14 and ‘a negro girl named Violet’ in the household of Taylor’s daughter, Anna. “Murphy also details the many and varied stories related to King Pompey, who Murphy calls ‘the best-known African American in the Lynn and Saugus area.’ Murphy provides a useful overview of the histories written of Pompey, including Alonzo Lewis’s History of Lynn (originally published in 1829) and Nathaniel Mortimer Hawkes’s Hearths and Homes of Old Lynn with Studies in Local History (1907), and was featured in the show, Centenniid games. The following night, Saugus traveled to Gloucester to take on the Fishermen and fell short by a 60-48 count. This time Mabee topped the score sheet for the Sachems with 16 points. He was followed by Barbosa’s nine points and Manderson’s eight. After this evening’s game at Masco, the Sachems return home to host undefeated Beverly on Tuesday. The Sachems suffered a 46-point loss at Beverly back in early January when they were coming off a three-week layoff due to the COVID-19 surge. Saugus’s Max Anajjar leaped high to challenge a three-point shot in Monday’s game at Manchester-Essex. who finished in double figures and shot well from the threeal Pageant, in 1915 in a scene titled ‘The Crowning of King Pompey.’ “Murphy does comment on the show that ‘considering the time period, it is entirely possible that this scene was used as an excuse to have a minstrel show in blackface. It is interesting that, although many of the other scenes are elaborated on in the History of Saugus that accompanies the program of the pageant, Pompey is not mentioned elsewhere in the book.’” Essex County has been designated a National Heritage Area by Congress, a “place with natural, cultural, and historic resources” that constitutes an impoint stripe. Mabee, Tapia-Gately and Max Anajjar also had solportant landscape. Salem Maritime received funding for this project from the Civil Rights Initiative, a project to document and preserve African American history in the National Park System. The report will serve as an invaluable tool for students, teachers, public historians, scholars and all others seeking to learn and share stories of African American residents of Essex County. —“African Americans in Essex County, Massachusetts: An Annotated Guide” is available only online and can be downloaded at www.nps.gov/ articles/000/african-americans-in-essex-county.htm. 8. The world’s biggest snow maze, Snowlandia in Zakopane, is in what country: Finland, Poland or Switzerland? 9. On Feb. 7, 1867, what February 4 is National Wear Red Day – to raise awareness about what disease? 2. The February flower is primrose; what does the name primrose mean? 3. When making cowboy (campfire) coffee, what inedible ingredient is sometimes added? 4. On Feb. 5, 1825, in Troy, N.Y., Hannah Montague created the first of what type of collar for her husband’s shirts? 5. Do pandas have fur at birth? 6. Legend has it that the Hanging Gardens of Babylon were part of what group of seven? 7. On Feb. 6, 1988, who made a slam dunk from the free throw line to win his second-straight slam dunk contest? popular Wisconsin-born children’s book series author was born? 10. On what continent is the deepest ice sheet on land (having a base below sea level), the Bentley Subglacial Trench in Marie Byrd Land? 11. In Dickens’ “David Copperfield,” who said, “We are so very ’umble”? 12. In what country would you find a pogonip, which is a dense winter fog having frozen particles in deep mountain valleys? 13. Does chocolate grow on vines or trees? 14. On Feb. 8, 1828, what French author of adventure novels, including “Around the World in Eighty Days,” was born? 15. In the Brothers Grimms’ telling of “Cinderella,” what are the slippers made of: diamond, glass or gold? 16. What spice is said to taste like a combination of cinnamon, clove and nutmeg? 17. February 9 is National Pizza Day; the World Pizza Championship, which includes Freestyle Acrobatic Dough Tossing, takes place in what country? 18. What is the smallest dog breed? 19. Who said, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that”? 20. February 10 is World Pulses Day; what are pulses? ANSWERS 1. Heart disease 2. It comes from the Latin prima rosa, which means “first” and “rose.” 3. Eggshells 4. Detachable (which reduced her laundry load and led to Troy becoming “Collar City” as other makers “followed suit”) 5. No 6. Seven Wonders of the Ancient World 7. Michael Jordan 8. Poland 9. Laura Ingalls Wilder 10. Antarctica 11. Uriah Heep 12. Western USA 13. Trees 14. Jules Verne 15. Gold 16. Allspice 17. Italy (Parma) 18. Chihuahua 19. Martin Luther King, Jr. 20. Edible seeds of the legume family

Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2022 new voting and registration options. The Senate has already approved a Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST – Join more than 22,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList—the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, in Massachusetts politics, policy, media and influence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications selected by widely acclaimed and highly experienced writers Chris Van Buskirk and Keith Regan who introduce each article in their own clever and inimitable way. MASSterlist will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Friday morning and will give you a leg up on what’s happening in the blood sport of Bay State politics. For more information and to get your free subscription go to: www.massterlist.com/subscribe THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of January 24-28 ELECTION LAW CHANGES (H 4359) House 124-34, approved a bill making permanent the mail-in and early voting options used in Massachusetts in 2020. Other provisions include reducing the registration blackout period from 20 days prior to an election to 10 days; ensuring that non-felons who are incarcerated who are currently eligible to vote are provided with voting information and materials to exercise their right to vote; mandating that felons who are incarcerated but prohibited from voting are notified of their right to vote upon release and given the opportunity fill out a voter registration form; and requiring the secretary of state to conduct a comprehensive public awareness campaign to publicize the different version of the bill which includes same day registration that allows people to register to vote on the same day that they actually vote. The House version does not include that provision. Rep. Dan Ryan (D-Boston), House chair of the Elections Laws Committee, led the charge on the House floor for the bill but did not respond to several requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to comment on passage of the bill. “With nationwide assaults on voting rights and upcoming elections in November, our democracy can’t be taken for granted,” said Carol Rose, executive director of the ACLU of Massachusetts. “It must be protected and strengthened, not just in Congress but in every state. Passage of [this bill] in the Massachusetts House represents important progress, and we are grateful that state lawmakers adopted reforms— from widespread mail-in voting to improved access for eligible incarcerated voters—that will address barriers to the ballot and expand the hard-won right to vote.” “Speaker Ron Mariano and his leadership team passed a very partisan Democratic election bill,” said Paul Craney, spokesman for the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance. “It’s important for Republicans and common-sense Democrats to speak up and hold accountable the majority party when they try to change the rules in favor of their party’s electoral success.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Rep. Donald Wong No GET OPINION FROM SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT (H 4359) House 30-128, rejected an amendment that would require the Supreme Judicial Court to rule on whether the election bill is unconstitutional and to delay the measure’s implementation until the court renders its opinion. Amendment supporters said this is a very complicated bill and noted some analysts have said it might be unconstitutional. Amendment opponents said that the amendment is simply a tactic to delay passage of the bill and will impede approval of the bill which is aimed at voter integrity and ballot access. (A “Yes” vote is for getting the court’s opinion. A “No” vote is against getting it.) Rep. Jessica Giannino No Rep. Donald Wong Yes PRISON VOTING (H 4359) House 153-5, approved an amendment that would require prison officials to provide information to non-felon prisoners on how to register and then vote in local, state and federal elections while in prison. Under current law, prisoners serving time for a felony are banned from voting until their release from prison. The amendment also requires prison officials to help these felons register to vote just before their release. Amendment supporters said that lack of voting by prisoners, especially black and brown inmates, often occurs because they are not given sufficient information. They said this is a subtle form of voter suppression. They noted the amendment would force prison officials to provide the information. “Currently, those few eligible incarcerated voters who are able to access a ballot application find their application unduly rejected,” said Kristina Mensik, Democracy Behind Bars Coalition co-chair. “What’s more, we include provisions to help ensure that no eligible voter behind the wall is disenfranchised because they were unhoused before being incarcerated.” Amendment opponents offered no arguments on the House floor. Beacon Hill Roll Call made repeated attempts to get a comment from the five legislators who opposed the amendment but only one responded. “I felt it was too costly and placed an undue burden on correctional officials,’ said Rep. Peter Durant (R-Spencer). The other four representatives who voted “No” and refused to comment are Reps Donald Berthiaume (R-Spencer), Nick Boldyga (R-Southwick), Shawn Dooley (R-Norfolk), and Marc Lombardo (R-Billerica). (A Yes” vote is for the amendment. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Rep. Donald Wong Yes SAME DAY REGISTRATION (H 4359) House 93-64, approved an amendment to a measure that would implement same day registration (SDR) that allows people to register to vote at the polls on Election Day and on any of the early voting days prior to the election. The amendment would replace SDR with a requirement that Secretary of State Bill Galvin complete a study that would analyze the cost of the proposed policy to the state and cities and towns and what it would take for local city and town clerks to implement SDR. Under House rules, the approval of the study amendment prohibits a roll call vote on the straightforward establishment of SDR. Supporters of SDR said that the study is simply a tactic by SDR opponents to delay the implementation of SDR and also avoid a direct vote on SDR itself. Rep. Lindsay Sabadosa (D-Northampton), the sponsor of SDR, said it is an important tool that Massachusetts can use to increase voter access to the polls. “In 2021, we had one day of overlap when voters could vote early and register. There was not a flood of applications; just a few more people across the state who were able to exercise their civic duty. That small data point shows that this can work and [this roll call] vote shows that support for same day registration, already popular with voters, is growing amongst legislators as well.” Some supporters of the amendment to replace SDR with the study by the secretary of state said the House should not implement SDR without having sufficient facts on its effects. Others expressed concerns about the ability of cities and towns to implement SDR rules without disruption. (Beacon Hill Roll Call urges readers to read the following carefully and understand what a “Yes” and “No” vote mean on this roll call. The roll call was on replacing SDR with a study. Therefore, a “Yes” vote is in favor of the study of SDR. A “No” vote is against the study and in most cases in favor of SDR itself.) Rep. Jessica Giannino No Rep. Donald Wong Yes PROOF OF VACCINATION (H 4359) House 31-127, rejected an amendment that would prohibit any city or town from requiring that a voter show proof of vaccination as a condition of entering a polling place to vote or to register to vote. “If any voting location required a vaccination, then a sizable portion of the population would be prevented from entering the facility to exercise their constitutional right,” said sponsor Rep. Peter Durant (R-Spencer). “Since statistically the majority of people not vaccinated are minorities, a major constituency this bill sought to protect, any vaccine requirement would not only be unconstitutional, but also seen as an effort to suppress the vote.” Amendment opponents said this is a solution in search of a problem. They noted that voters are not being asked to show proof of vaccination. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment banning cities and towns from requiring voters to provide proof of vaccination. A “No” vote is against the ban.) Rep. Jessica Giannino No Rep. Donald Wong Yes REQUIRE VOTER ID (H 4359) House 32-126, rejected an amendment that would require voters to show a federal or Massachusetts picture identification at their polling places in order to be allowed to vote. The state would also be required to establish a waiver of the fee for obtaining the ID for indigent persons. Supporters said it is illogical that all voters are not required to show identification prior to voting and noted that 24 other states have laws requiring IDs. They argued that people cannot cash a check, rent a car, fly on a plane or even enter some government buildings without showing an ID. “I filed this amendment to protect the integrity of every U.S. citizen’s vote in Massachusetts while providing the opportunity to get a free picture ID for those who don’t have one,” said sponsor Rep. Paul Frost (R-Auburn) “A free ID avoids the issues and barriers of a so-called poll tax, while making sure each voter is who they say they are when voting.” Opponents of the amendment said it would disenfranchise thousands of voters including people who do not have a current address because they are in a homeless shelter or domestic violence facility. Other opponents said there have been no widespread reports of voter fraud in Massachusetts. (A “Yes” vote is for requiring a voter ID to vote. A “No” vote is against requiring it.) Rep. Jessica Giannino No Rep. Donald Wong Yes $76 MILLION FOR COVID-19 (S 2622) Senate 40-0, approved a $76 million COVID-19 response bill. Key provisions provide $30 million to increase the number of COVID-19 testing sites and purchase COVID-19 tests and $5

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2022 Page 17 REAL ESTATE TRANSAC TIONS 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 BUYER2 Rivera, Jesus C Salamone, Michael C Tauto, David Umana, Ana M Tauro, Maria million earmarked to expanding vaccination rates among kids ages 5 to 11 whose vaccination rates remain low in comparison to older residents Another $25 million would be used for the acquisition and distribution of high-quality personal protective masks, including N95s and KN95s, to be distributed to health care workers and children and faculty in elementary and secondary public-school districts. The measure also mandates that the Baker administration pursue the highest allowSELLER1 Capillo, Cathy A Lanzillo, Flaminio Pottle Patricia A Est able rate of federal reimbursement for the $76 million package. “With the passage of today’s bill, the Senate confronts the challenges brought upon us by the Omicron surge and prioritizes urgently needed additional resources to expand access to rapid testing, masks, vaccines and boost our COVID-19 response efforts,” said Sen. Mike Rodrigues (D-Westport), Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. “Today’s investments reflect the SELLER2 ADDRESS 58 Stone St Hallstrom, Kathleen Senate’s commitment to center equity in the state’s ongoing pandemic response,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “In addition to maintaining public health, key aspects of this bill, like the distribution of masks, will ensure that our COVID mitigation strategy is fair.” “Today the Senate is acting decisively and strategically to protect the most vulnerable among us,” said Sen. Jo Comerford (D-Northampton), Senate Chair of the Committee on Covid-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management. “I’m proud that this bill makes targeted investments in community organizations that are working hard to get more residents vaccinated and keep them protected from severe illness due to COVID-19,” said Sen. Cindy Friedman (D-Arlington), Senate Vice Chair of the Committee on COVID-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management. The House has already approved its own version of the bill. A House-Senate conference committee will try to hammer out a compromise version. (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Brendan Crighton Yes STATE SHOULD PROVIDE ADDITIONAL MONEY TO NURSING HOMES (S 2622) Senate 9-31, rejected an amendment that would require the state to provide COVID-19 funding, until the end of the federal public health emergency, to nursing homes to support infection control standards, including staff training and wages; temporary labor costs; hiring new staff; procuring personal protective equipment (PPE); and costs associated with establishing single occupancy isolation rooms. The funds would be equal to at least 15 percent of the average monthly MassHealth FeeFor-Service payments made to nursGARDENS | FROM PAGE 12 a popular bird seed and the flowers have become popular in bouquets. The flowers are shaped like those of thistle, and it is in the same large Aster family (Asteraceae). While unrelated to saffron, which comes from a crocus, Spanish settlers in the southeastern United States found they could use this plant as a substitute for the red-orange dye colors saffron produced. Winter is also a time when we especially enjoy our houseplants. The north facing windows don’t get much sunshine, so the plants that do well there must tolerate low light. Among these are several kinds of ferns. Since many fern species thrive in shady sites, it is not surprising that they can tolerate low light indoors as well. Among the most popular houseplant ferns are the rabbit’s foot fern (Davallia feejeensis), Boston fern (Nephrolepis exaltata ‘Bostoniensis’), staghorn fern (Platycerium spp.) and crocodile fern (Microsorum mu70-72 Ballard St 69 Water Wheel Ln CITY Saugus Saugus Saugus ing facilities for the purpose of supporting infection control standards, including staffing, PPE and isolation of residents, through the duration of the federal public health emergency. “Massachusetts nursing facilities are in the midst of a historic financial and workforce crisis, which has only been exacerbated by the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic,” said sponsor Sen. Diana DiZoglio (D-Methuen). “This crisis impacts all nursing facilities—not-forprofit, for profit, family owned—and is directly attributable to a MassHealth payment system that has not kept pace with the cost of nursing facility care over the last decade.” “It is critical that nursing facilities have the resources to remain vigilant against the unpredictable COVID-19 virus,” continued DiZoglio. “The stark reality is that nursing facilities across the state are faced with an immediate and urgent workforce crisis resulting in over 7,000, or 1 in 5 direct-care positions unfilled. Given the acute staffing crisis, to meet the ongoing care needs of their residents, the vast majority of nursing facility staff are working overtime and over half of nursing facilities are intermittently denying new resident admissions and hospital referrals resulting in disruptions in access to care.” Senate Ways and Means chair Sen. Mike Rodrigues said he agrees that nursing homes need help but that “this was a very narrow bill focused on access to testing, masks and vaccines for communities disproportionately affected by COVID-19.” Rodrigues said, “We absolutely know that nursing homes are hurting, “We absolutely know that nursing homes are hurting and we will consider supports for nursing homes in future legislation.” (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment. A “No” vote is against it.) sifolium), although there are also several others. The popular asparagus fern (Asparagus densiflorus) is not actually a fern, but a species of asparagus. The greatest challenge to growing ferns indoors is that most homes are very dry in winter, so the fronds may need an occasional misting with water, or they may benefit from being situated near a humidifier. An enclosed environment with other plants, like a terrarium, may also provide the needed humidity. Crocodile fern (Microsorum musifolium or Polypodium musifolium) is also known as alligator fern and gets its common name from the vein pattern on its foliage. They are native to Malaysia. Staghorn ferns (Platycerium spp.) are several different species of fern from Eurasia. These and the crocodile fern are epiphytes, which means that in their native habitat they can grow on branches and require very little soil to thrive. Rabbit’s foot fern (Davallia feejeensis) gets its name DATE 30.12.2021 28.12.2021 PRICE $550 000,00 $600 000,00 28.12.2021 $1 200 000,00 Sen. Brendan Crighton No HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? 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 job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been filed. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of January 24-28, the House met for a total of 11 hours and two minutes and the Senate met for a total of six hours and 12 minutes. Mon. Jan. 24 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:07 a.m. Senate 11:28 a.m. to 11:34 a.m. Tues. Jan. 25 No House session No Senate session Wed. Jan. 26 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:52 a.m. Senate 12:01 p.m. to 5:55 p.m. Thurs. Jan. 27 House 11:03 a.m. to 9:08 p.m. Senate 11:16 p.m. to 11:28 a.m. Fri. Jan. 28 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019. from the fuzzy, light brown rhizomes which often grow long enough to extend out over the pot. The fern fronds are green and lacy. The species epithet proclaims it to be a native of Fiji. Boston fern (Nephrolepis exaltata ‘Bostoniensis’), also sometimes called sword fern, is a large evergreen fern that got its common name from being a very popular houseplant in Victorian Boston. It is still widely available and popular, but there are also new varieties, including the smaller Nephrolepis exaltata ‘Fluffy Ruffles,’ which has curled edges on its fronds. 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.

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