SAUGUS Vol. 22, No. 7 -FREELady Sachems basketball on a roll see page 9 ADVOCATE www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday Vacant For Three Decades A five-unit townhouse on Vine Street near Pennybrook Gardens apartments is still nobody’s home 30 years after it was built 781-233-4446 Friday, February 15, 2019 ~ THE ADVOCATE ASKS ~ Kelly’s Saugus celebrates 25 years on Route 1 A conversation with GM Artie Perrin UNINHABITABLE: Longtime neighbors say this five-unit townhouse at 71-73 Vine St. looked like a great place to live when it was built in 1989. But it’s remained vacant for three decades, ever since the former site of Ludwig’s Cleaners was determined to be contaminated. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) By Mark E. Vogler U p until the middle of last December, a five-unit townhouse off of Vine Street had been obscured from public view, hidden and forgotten by about 10 years of ground growth. The white, two-story building with vinyl siding with the second floor skylights had just become part of the landscape for residents of the neighboring Pennybrook Gardens apartments who would walk or drive by the unoccupied buildings daily. If they looked close enough, they could see broken windows and a collapsed porch in the rear building with an open door that gave vandals, squatters, animals and other unwanted guests easy access to a building that’s never been occupied by bonafide tenants. A long-time resident of Pennybrook Gardens apartments said the neighbors don’t really complain about the unkempt property next door. But officials at the state Department of Environmental Protection haven’t stopped caring about the one-third acre site that’s been contaminated over the years by the release of oil and other hazardous materials. After years of neglect by a previous owner who sold the property in December 2017 after 11 years of not doing anything to clean up the townhouses or the contaminated site, the DEP’s Bureau of Waste Site Cleanup began cracking down late last summer. “As of the date of this Notice of Noncompliance (“NON”), you have failed to meet the InTHREE DECADES | SEE PAGE 12 ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS 1st AD KELLY’S MAN IN SAUGUS: Artie Perrin, general manager of Kelly’s Roast Beef in Saugus, this week at the restaurant. Kelly’s recently celebrated its 25th anniversary in Saugus. (Saugus Advocate Photos by Mark E. 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Off ered at $750,000 O 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com rin, general manager of Kelly’s Roast Beef at 595 Broadway (Route 1 South) in Saugus, to highlight the restaurant’s quarter of a century in Saugus. Perrin, 54, was born and grew up in Winthrop and is a 1982 graduate of Winthrop High School. He has worked for Kelly’s Roast Beef, Inc. for 39 years at three restaurant locations as the general manager: Natick, Revere and Saugus (where he has been assigned for the last seven years). He worked as a slicer on the kitchen staff that opened up the Saugus restaurant in 1994. Perrin, his wife, Julie, and their 15-year-old daughter, Rachel, live in the neighboring town of Lynnfield. Kelly’s in Saugus celebrated its 25th birthday on Thursday of last week (Feb. 6). Some highlights of the interview follow. Q: So, you recently celebrated your 25th anniversary here. A: Correct. Q: Anything special on that day? A: We got the crew together and got a couple of big sheet cakes and balloons and things like that. Everybody was in a festive mood, so that’s what we usually do for something like that. Q: So, the customers got cake that day. A: Yes. We passed it out to our staff. And the regulars who come here, we gave them cake, too. Q: So, you yourself started out here 25 years ago when it opened. ASKS| SEE PAGE 3 ANGELO’S "Over 40 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2019 Regular Unleaded $2.239 Mid Unleaded $2.639 Super $2.699 Diesel Fuel $2.839 KERO $4.759 Diesel $2.849 FULL SERVE HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS Prices subject to change FLEET
Page 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, February 15, 2019 State Rep. introduces several bills to help reduce congestion on Route 1Wong’s traffic agenda By Mark E. Vogler S tate Representative Donald Wong says he thinks eliminating the jug-handle on the northbound side of Route 1 in Peabody might help alleviate traffic congestion along the busy highway that passes through the town’s major business corridor. The Saugus Republican also believes that extending the MBTA’s Blue Line from Government Center in Boston to Lynn might also encourage people to commute to work by rail instead of on the road. Improving the on-time efficiency of rail trains might also spur better train ridership. Wong’s concerns about traffic congestion – particularly on Route 1 – have prompted him to introduce several bills this year which he hopes will improve automobile travel and commuting options for his constituents. “I think it would help the traffic congestion on Route 1 if we got rid of the jug-handle and more people used trains and buses,” Wong told The Saugus Advocate this week. “The jug-handle backs up traffic both north and south. If we could get rid of it or put an overpass on it, I think it would be great, or maybe open or close it for certain hours,” he said. Wong has begun his fifth $2.53 GALLON GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 Fully Licensed & Insured $3.39 two-year term representing voters of the Ninth Essex House District. Precincts 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 in Saugus make up the core of the district, which also includes parts of Lynn and Wakefield. Legislation would create several study commissions One of the bills introduced by Wong would set up a special commission to study traffic patterns as a result of the Route 1 jug-handle, which is located on the northbound Emergency Service Available 24/7 SPECIALIZING IN KITCHEN & BATHROOM REMODELING * Heating * Cooling * Electric * Tile All Estimates Done By Owner * Drain Cleaning 781-FIX-PIPE (349-7473) • crnplumbing@gmail.com ADDRESSING CONGESTION: Eliminating the jug-handle on Route 1 North or building an overpass over the jug-handle would improve traffic flow on the highway, State Rep. Donald Wong (R-Saugus) says. But Wong has authored legislation to study traffic patterns first. (Saugus Advocate file photo) side of the highway nearest to 71 Newbury St. in Peabody. The commission would include seven members: two members of the House – one who would be appointed by the House Minority Leader; two members of the Senate – one who would be appointed by the Senate Minority Leader; the Secretary of the state Department of Transportation or a designee; and two members to be appointed by the governor. If passed, the bill would require the commission to file its findings and recommendations with the chairs of the Joint Committee on Transportation no more than six months after passage of the legislation. “The study will show where most of the cars are coming from,” Wong said. “It would also look at what it would cost to put an overpass over the jughandle and also come up with some cost for other options,” he said. Two other bills introduced by Wong would: Create a commission to study the financial feasibility and department capability of extending the MBTA Blue Line to include a stop in Lynn. The commission would include seven members: two members of the House – one who would be appointed by the House Minority Leader; two members of the Senate – one who would be appointed by the Senate Minority Leader; the Secretary of the state Department of Transportation or a designee; and two members to be appointed by the governor. If passed, the bill would require the commission to file its findings and recommendations with the chairs of the Joint Committee on Transportation no more than six months after passage of the legislation. Create a commission to study the on-time percentage of commuter rail trains in the state. The commission would include seven members: two members of the House – one who would be appointed by the House Minority Leader; two members of the Senate – one who would be appointed by the Senate Minority Leader; the Secretary of the state Department of Transportation or a designee; and two members to be appointed by the governor. If passed, the bill would require the commission to file its findings and recommendations with the chairs of the Joint Committee on Transportation no more than six months after passage of the legislation. “If the MBTA were to extend the Blue Line, I’d like to see it go all the way to Salem if we could,” Wong said. “And getting the trains to run on time would also help. We got to make sure that the trains and buses are on time and regular,” he said. Wong has also authored a bill that would provide a 25 percent reduction in tolls charged for drivers in electric cars. The discount would be provided for driving on the Massachusetts Turnpike, the Tobin Bridge and the Ted Williams Tunnel. The driver of an electric vehicle would only be allowed to apply the reduction to one passenger vehicle, which the driver must own or rent. “If we could use more electric cars, there would be less pollution,” Wong said.
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, February 15, 2019 Page 3 dine drink gather enjoy THE NORTH SHORE'S HOTTEST NIGHTCLUB! IN THE MUSIC HALL IN THE MUSIC HALL Friday, February 15 IN THE LIGHT Saturday, February 16 VALENTINE'S PARTY WITH WILDFIRE Free Roses for the Ladies! Led Zeppelin Tribute IN THE MUSIC HALL Saturday, February 23 IN THE MUSIC HALL Saturday, March 2 THE JOSHUA TREE U2 Tribute Band with Special Guests STONE TEMPLE POSERS A MEALTIME CONVERSATION PIECE: Artie Perrin, general manager of Kelly’s Roast Beef in Saugus, stands near one of two horses mounted inside the restaurant that were once part of the old carousel that stood on Revere Beach – the birthplace of the first Kelly’s Roast Beef restaurant. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) ASKS | from page 1 A: Yes. The first day, I was here. I was a slicer at the time. Q: And now … A: And now I’m general manager. Q: So, you are pretty much top dog at the Kelly’s in Saugus. A: At this restaurant, yes. Q: So, what’s the biggest challenge in running a place like this? A: Employees: You want to get the right employees that know how to treat customers. That’s the biggest challenge right now. Not too many people are applying because everybody’s working. The unemployment rate is so low … everybody has a job, so it’s tough to get full-time employees right now. Q: So, for a restaurant like this, how many employees do you have? A: Right now on the schedule, I probably have 95. Q: Ninety-five employees, so how many on any given shift? A: On a day like today [Sunday] about 26 people. Q: So, on an average shift, you’d have 26 people? A: Yes. On a Saturday, we could have 32. Q: So, that would be the busiest day? A: Yes. Q: And what would you estimate the number of customers come through here a day? A: There are thousands of them. Thousands. Q: What’s the capacity in here? A: 238 seats. Q: It’s always been 238 seats? A: Yes, always. That’s how it was built. Q: And what is the specialty here? A: The roast beef – that’s our specialty … the roast beef and our seafood. The freshest seafood around, and it’s delivered every day. Q: And overall, Kelly’s has been in existence since … A: 1951, down in Revere: July 3, 1951. Q: July 3, 1951, right before the Fourth of July. A: Right. The owners – Frank McCarthy and Raymond Carey – no one has ever done it. They are the original people to make the roast beef sandwiches. No one had ever done it before, so they started a good thing. Q: Tell me more about this restaurant. It looks like you have a nice meeting facility in the back here. A: Yes, that used to be the kid’s room, but people can come in, and if they want the room, all they have to do is order off the menu, spend at least $200 and they have the room. We don’t charge for the room. Q: You have to book that ahead of time. A: Yes. They can get it catered from our catering menu or come up here and just order off the screen, and then we can bring it into them. Q: So, for $200 of food, they get to use the room. What’s the size of the room? A: There are 19 seats in there, but there’s a lot of room in there for kids. We’ve had 40 people in there. They just open the door and put reserved signs around the table, and they can sit around. We’ll do anything to accommodate the people. Q: What’s the most interesting thing you can tell me that happened at this place over the years? Any famous celebrities who have been here? A: I know there have been. There are a lot of hockey players who have been in here – you know – Boston Bruins. I ASKS | SEE PAGE 4 SKATING CENTER www.Roller-World.com | 781-231-1111 ATM on site Located Adjacent to Rite Aid Pharmacy in Saugus Plaza, South Bound Route 1 MBTA Bus Route 429 FREE WI-FI - 2 WIDE SCREEN TV’S SCHOOL VACATION WEEK Sunday thru Thursday * 12 - 8 p.m. Admission $7.50 includes Skates Friday & Saturday * 12 - 11 p.m. $7.50 Arrive after 6 pm $8.50 Adult Skate Tuesday * 8:30-11:30 p.m. $8.50 BOWLING ALLEYS - ARCADE Skates included in Price Blades $3.00 ATTENTION! School & PTO GROUPS Win a Trip for 2 to Las Vegas Bellagio Hotel Jet Blue Air 5 Days / 4 Nights Your school PTO can raffl e the trip to make substantial money for your group. Call for details. ~ BIRTHDAY PARTIES ~ $11.50/Person, min. of 10 kids. Price includes Adm. + Roller Skates. Cake, soda, paper goods, 20 tokens for birthday person plus 100 Redemption Tickets and a Gift from Roller World in one of our private BP Rooms. Bowling Alley & Arcade Available. IN THE MUSIC HALL Friday, March 8 LIVIN' ON A BAD NAME Bon Jovi Tribute IN THE MUSIC HALL Saturday, March 30 KISS FOREVER Kiss Tribute Band
Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, February 15, 2019 Fran Carlino and Alan Thibeault join Saugus Lions Club 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 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 www.eight10barandgrille.com Kitchen Hours: Mon-Thurs: 12-10pm Fri-Sat: 12-11pm Sunday: 1pm-10pm NEW $10 Dinner Menu! Come in and Try our New... Choose from 16 Items! Served Monday thru Thursday - 4 PM - 10 PM Grilled Rib Eye Steak! Only $22.00 includes Two Sides Every Friday FRESH HADDOCK DINNER Only $18.00 includes two sides Facebook.com/ advocate.news.ma CELEBRATING CHAMPIONS: The Saugus Lions Club hosted the Saugus High School Soccer Team at its January 16 meeting. This is in recognition of their achievement winning the Northeastern Conference title and advancing to the second round of the playoffs. The team had a great time at Prince Pizzeria, enjoying pizza and the meal. The players also learned the Lions Roar from Arthur Gustafson. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) ASKS | from page 3 know there have been some wrestlers in here. I wouldn’t know their names, but the kids all get excited. Q: So, you get some professional athletes – Bruins and Red Sox. A: Yes. Absolutely. Q: You get any presidents? A: We’ve had the governor in here – no presidents, at least none that I’m aware of. The governor has been in – the Speaker of the House – you know, some of the big politicians [of Massachusetts]. Q: So, this place has been a fixture in the community for 25 years. Anything special you do for the town? A: We do fundraisers for the schools. We help them. We pass out some flyers, and they give them to as many people as they can and get them to come in that night, and they get 15 percent of the money that they bring in. And we do some donations and gift cards and stuff like that for the schools – hockey or basketball – we’ll donate if they are having a fundraiser so they can raffle those off. Q: And I guess you’ve had a number of town residents work here over the years. A: Yes. Q: How many people would you say from Saugus work here right now? A: Probably six or seven. A lot of my kids are from Lynn. They come from Saugus and some are from Revere, Melrose and other communities in the area. Q: Do you have any culinary programs you offer here for kids? A: No. We go to the job fairs when they have them, but no culinary programs. Q: But, over the years, you’ve had a number of Saugus kids work here? A: Oh yeah. Q: How many would you estimate? A: Over 25 years, maybe a couple of hundred. Oh yeah, easily. Q: So, any kid from town who wants to work here, they can come down. A: Yes. If they make good eye contact and they smile, that’s ASKS | SEE PAGE 5 NEW LIONS MEMBERS WELCOMED: Pictured from left to right are Vice President George Meimaris, Lioness Corinne Riley, new Lion Fran Carlino, Past District Governor Jeanine Gentleman, new Lion Alan Thibeault and Lion Gene Decareau. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) T he Saugus Lions Club welcomed two new members to their club at the January 16 meeting: Fran Carlino and Alan Thibeault. They were sponsored by Corinne Riley and Gene Decareau, respectively. The ceremony was performed by Past District Governor Jeanine Gentleman. Fran is a nurse at MelroseWakefield Hospital working in the cardiac unit. She is very involved in community service, which includes scouts and Saint Margaret’s Church. Alan is the director of the Saugus Public Library, which has continued to be a staple in the community. Alan also was a member of the Kiwanis Club. As tradition would have it, Arthur Gustafson taught both new members the Lions Roar. Welcome, Fran and Alan. (Content submitted by Anthony Speziale of the Saugus Lions Club.)
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, February 15, 2019 Page 5 Time to sound off Saugus town officials urge residents to complain about proposed MBTA bus route changes By Mark E. Vogler P roposed changes in the MBTA bus route between Malden and Saugus Center would remove service to Cliftondale Square and the Saugus Iron Works. Town Meeting Member Michael J. Serino, who is also the MBTA representative for the town, said he doesn’t like the proposed Bus Route 430 change and thinks it will make matters inconvenient for some town residents. “Considering the fact that there are no other bus routes in Saugus which provide service to Malden Station, I would be against the elimination of the Main St., Central St., Cliftondale Square and Essex St. routes for riders who travel on the bus route,” Serino wrote this week in an email to the MBTA. “Having served as the MBTA Representative for the Town of Saugus for twenty years, I honestly do not believe that a 3-minute shorter wait time, according to your proposal, for riders between Saugus Center and Malden Station is worth the inconvenience for the (81) riders who currently take the 430 bus in the Town of Saugus,” he continued. “In conclusion, please feel free to call me if you have any ASKS | from page 4 what I need; that’s what I’m looking for. Q: I notice you have a lot of old photographs throughout the restaurant. A: Yes, from Revere Beach. That’s from the owner. He’s a history buff and very into this. Q: And it looks like you have some horses from a carousel. A: Two of the original horses from the Revere Beach carousel. They’re priceless. They were on Revere Beach. And the owner likes history. Q: And you’ve got some other things mounted here. A: We’ve got the rounding board from the carousel, and we’ve got the clowns from the fun house on Revere Beach – the picture of the old Kelly’s up on the wall there. Q: I notice that there’s a sign that says “Don’t climb on the horse.” Have you had people try to get on the horse? A: Yes. Some of the teenagers at night or during the weekend have done that and have actually cracked the legs. Q: Somebody tried to mount the horse and they fell down? A: The legs cracked and we had to have it fixed. Some people don’t understand; they questions (781) 231-0987 or email: michaelserino@yahoo. com. Serino shared a copy of his email with town officials. Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta read it at Wednesday night’s meeting. If people are affected adversely by the proposed changes, Panetta said, they have until March 13 to email MBTA officials (mbta.com/BBPfeedback) and let them know what they think. The proposed changes, if adopted by the MBTA, would take effect on Sept. 1. The MBTA said it can provide “more direct Route 430 service between Malden and Saugus Ctr. via Square One Mall by removing service to Cliftondale Sq. and Saugus Iron Works.” A flyer titled “Malden Center Station – Saugus Center via Square One Mall” cited these benefits: • Three minute shorter wait time for 982 (96 percent) riders between Saugus Center and Malden on revised route • Six minute shorter travel time between Saugus Ctr. and Square One Mall • 55 passenger hours saved each weekday The MBTA also noted these “Trade-offs”: • Up to 4-minute longer wait think it’s a joke. If that thing fell on them, it wouldn’t be a joke. Q: How much does it weigh? A: That’s got to be 300 to 400 pounds. They think it’s a joke. They got their phones out and photographing themselves. Q: It’s happened once? A: No, several times. Q: Several times that somebody has busted it up? A: Yep. Q: How about the one [horse] over here at the window? A: No, no one has been on that one. Q: What’s the most interesting event you have had over the years? A: We’ve had a lot of big fundraisers. Some of the Lynnfield schools have had some good ones. We’ve had an Eagle Scout here for a fundraiser for Boy Scouts – things like that – that’s about what we do. Q: What would you say is the most memorable experience you’ve had at this restaurant? 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Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, February 15, 2019 Opening at 3:30 AM? No problem, selectmen say in unanimous approval of Kane’s Donuts application for license to open shop on Route 1 By Mark E. Vogler Friday, February 15 at 8 PM Singer/Guitarist DAVID MACK Saturday, February 16 at 8 PM DJ LOGIK Dance to all the Hits of Yesterday and Today! MONDAY'S SHUCK! $1.00 Oysters Book Your Special Events With Us! Call 781-629-3798 SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET Only $19.95 / 11am-2pm Featuring Al Whitney Jazz Band BOOK YOUR NEXT FUNCTION WITH US * GIFT CARDS AMPLE FREE www.marinaatthewharf.com 543 North Shore Rd. Revere 781-629-3798 PARKING AMAZING WATER VIEWS S electmen expressed concerns that future tenants at Essex Landing might by disturbed by the early morning noise of truck traffic making pickups at the new Kane’s Donuts that will be opening on Route 1. But Paul Delios, president and co-owner of Kane’s, assured them at a public hearing on Wednesday night that people living in the apartments or staying in the hotel won’t be woken when trucks from Boston show up at 3:30 a.m. “You won’t hear a sound,” Delios said confidently. “They’re really soundproof,” he said of the new units that will be within close proximity of The Cafe at 1565-1575 Broadway. Selectmen were even more elated after Delios told them Call for Classified Advertising Rates 781-233-4446 that trucks that normally transport donuts from Kane’s Donuts on Lincoln Avenue to the company’s Boston shop will be diverted to the new donut shop to make their pickups. Local comedian Johnny Pizzi and several other residents who live in the neighborhood next to the Lincoln Avenue shop have complained that their peace and quality of life have been disturbed since the Boston shop opened a couple of years ago. “The people from Boston will be told to come and pick up the donuts from Route 1,” Delios said, when asked for a clarification by Selectman Scott Brazis on where the Kane’s Donuts in Boston would be picking up the doughnuts. At that point, Brazis complimented Kane’s Donuts, saying “It’s been nothing but a credit to the town.” “I feel like they have been a pillar in our community,” Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Jeffrey Cicolini said. Initially, Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta wondered whether it is necessary to open up so early. “Do you have a lot of business at 3:30 a.m.?” Panetta asked. “There’s a whole segment of society that works all night long,” Delios said. The board voted 5-0 in support of Delios’s request for a 3:30 a.m. opening. Selectmen also approved Kane’s application for a Common Victualer’s License. Nobody spoke in opposition to Kane’s application or the hours of operation: 3:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week. The single-story, 3,630-foot building will include a drivethrough so that southbound travelers and local residents can pick up their coffee and donuts on the way to work. Interior seating will accommodate 18 people. Delios said the capacity of the seating area outside has not yet been determined. Kane’s Donuts Rt. 1, LLC will employ 20 to 30 people, many of them expected to be Saugus residents, according to Delios. “It’s nice to be able to hire local when we can,” he said. Panetta said she and Selectman Mark Mitchell have already visited Kane’s newest location. “And it was beautiful,” she said. WE WORK FOR YOU! * Have your car repaired by Real Manufacturer Certiified Technicians * An I-CAR GOLD CLASS SHOP Highest Certificate in the Repair Industry * Premier Insurance Co. Collision Repair Shop for Geico, Liberty Mutual, Metlife, Progressive and more! * Over 30 Years of putting families back on the Road Safe & Fast! * ATLAS Stands Behind All Repairs with a Limited Lifetime Warranty 1605 North Shore Road, Revere * 781-284-1200 Visit us at: www.AtlasAutobody.com or call (781) 284-1200 to schedule your appointment today!
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, February 15, 2019 Page 7 Wheelabrator gets four more months to file its emission control plan By Mark E. Vogler T he Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has granted Wheelabrator a fourmonth extension to answer concerns about the emission control plan it submitted last year. Back in December, selectmen submitted a letter to MassDEP, objecting to a new Emission Control Plan filed by Wheelabrator. Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta protested at the time that Wheelabrator “does not want to adhere to the required emission standards that the DEP has imposed.” She noted that Wheelabrator was seeking less restrictive standards because its trash-to-energy ASKS | from page 5 went down. Q: So, how long were the lines? A: Oh, they were 10 to 15 people deep. There was probably a 10-minute wait. Q: You remember that day pretty well. incinerator is one of the oldest plants in the country and finds meeting today’s standards too costly. But James Connolly, Wheelabrator’s vice president of Environmental, Health and Safety, defended the plan submitted by Wheelabrator. “The wasteto-energy industry is among the most stringently regulated in the world. Wheelabrator Saugus complies, and will continue to comply with the current emissions standards the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) deems safe,” Connolly said last year. “Our facility operates in compliance with all regulations established by MassDEP as well as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These A: Oh yeah, I’ll never forget it. Q: How many people did you serve that day? A: Probably 2,000 to 3,000 people. I’m just going to estimate that. It was crazy. Q: What else do you remember about the day? A: Trying to keep up with evlimits are not a choice, they are mandatory and a base requirement, and Wheelabrator continues to be in compliance,” he said. Panetta said Wednesday night that she was surprised by the extension. “I was expecting that following the initial public comment in November/December, that a draft decision would be released by early February [60 days],” Panetta told The Saugus Advocate following Wednesday night’s board meeting. “However, Wheelabrator has requested a 120-day [or four month] extension to answer concerns raised in the initial comments and to provide supplemental information and material to the DEP relative to their emissions proposal,” Paerything. Q: So, you must have sliced a lot of roast beef that day. A: Yes, I think we went through 50 beef that day, 50 10- to 12-pound beef. And that’s on a Monday. That was crazy. On Saturdays, we’d have 65 of them; we’ll go through 65 of them. And that’s just netta said. “Supplemental material will be provided in the coming weeks, and DEP will render a draft decision by June. Once a draft decision is released, it is my understanding that there will be a 21-day or 30-day comment period for the public, including electeds, to review and submit comments on the draft,” she said. The supplemental submittal will be made through the ePlace Portal. The public has access to review the application and related documents on the Portal (see link, below). Once the supplemental material is submitted by the company through the ePLACE portal, it will also be viewable by any interested person. Please note that MassDEP from 10 in the morning til 5 at night. Never mind from 5 til 1 [a.m.]. There, you’re talking another 30 to 40, so it [first day of Kelly’s-Saugus] was very interesting. I will never forget it as long as I live. Q: So, that was the largest crowd you brought in here? A: Absolutely. The dining maintains a dedicated email box for the Saugus facility at WheelabratorSaugus.MassDEP@mass.gov, which ensures timely access by permit staff and managers alike to any email correspondence. Note also that interested persons will be able to submit comments through the Portal on any draft decision that MassDEP may issue regarding this application. The EEA ePLACE Public Access Portal can be accessed at https://eeaonline.eea.state. ma.us/EEA/PublicApp/. On the Main page, click on the orange “Search All Online Authorizations” button, enter the “Site Name / Owner” (in this case, “Wheelabrator Saugus”) and click “Search” to access the application list. room was packed and people were waiting to sit down. That’s a beautiful thing. Q: As you look ahead – you’re still a young guy at 54. A: Yeah, I got about 12 years left. Q: So, 12 years left here? ASKS | SEE PAGE 8 You deserve more than a job. You deserve an Encore. Encore Boston Harbor is hiring. Explore thousands of fulfilling careers. You deserve an Encore. Meet us at our career fair at the Hynes Convention Center February 24-25, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. In accordance with our host and surrounding community agreements, hiring preference is given to properly qualified residents of the cities of (1) Everett, (2) Malden, and (3) Boston, Cambridge, Chelsea, Medford, and Somerville.
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Q: I mean, right here in Saugus? A: No. They wouldn’t do another one in Saugus, but maybe up on the North Shore someplace, but it’s got to be the right place. Q: Right here on Route 1, you have a lot of passing-through traffic. What would you say your customer base is? Do you have a profile on that? A: I can tell you that sometimes the drive-through is busier than the in-house. We pinhole cameras was to capture the victims’ PINs as they were entered on the ATM keypads. On March 8, 2018, Kawamura possessed a counterfeit debit card with a magnetic strip that contained the stolen bank account number of a Milton woman. At an ATM in Malden, Kawamura used the card and the victim’s PIN to withdraw $500 cash from the victim’s account. On March 16, 2018, Kawamura used a counterfeit credit card to buy clothing at a sporting goods store in Medford. The name on the card was an alias, and the card’s magnetic strip contained the stolen Eastern Bank account number of a Medford man whose account had been compromised the day before. Kawamura was arrested on March 16 after a bank customer called police to report that he had found a skimming device on a drive-up ATM at an Eastern Bank branch in Stoneham. Police responded and discovered that the pinhole camera was still attached to the ATM. They set up surveillance and waited for the suspect to return. Kawamura drove up to the ATM in a rental car shortly before 11 p.m. He appeared to look for the skimming device and then drove off. Stoneham police stopped the car and discould have a 60 to 40 ratio there. But the customer base is middle class, but we see everybody. Q: What would you say is the percentage of customers from Saugus? A: At least 25 percent, but they come from everywhere. We’re in a good spot here. There’s a lot of people from every different place. Q: So, from all over the North Shore? A: Yeah, absolutely. Q: Anything interesting that you would like to share that maybe folks don’t know about here in Saugus? A: Well, how clean the restaurant is. We have an overnight crew that comes in and does the entire place: The bathrooms, the back line; everything is just done. The Board of Health calls us “the hospital” – that’s how clean we are. We really take care of the place. It’s so important to have a clean restaurant. Q: Tell me something about the aquariums. You have two big aquariums. A: Our saltwater tank, the one that’s in the middle of the rescovered that the driver had a Brazilian passport in his real name and had rented the car under an alias. Kawamura was in possession of the counterfeit credit card that he had just used to buy clothing at a sporting goods store. The charging statute for using a counterfeit access device provides for a sentence of no greater than 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000. The charge of possessing device-making equipment provides for a sentence of no greater than 15 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of $250,000. The charging statute for aggravated identity theft provides for a mandatory sentence of two years in prison, to be served consecutive to any other sentence imposed, up to one year of supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based on the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors. United States Attorney Andrew Lelling and Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Boston Field Office Joseph Bonavolonta made the announcement. Assistant U.S. Attorney Christine Wichers of Lelling’s Major Crimes Unit is prosecuting the case. taurant, it’s about 1,200 gallons – all live coral and tropical fish – and the other one: the freshwater tank in the kids’ room. We’ve had both aquariums since the day we opened. Q: You said one of them is about the biggest one around? A: Yeah, the saltwater tank; I haven’t seen a bigger one than that. Q: So, what are your hours? A: Our daily schedule: We’re open 10 a.m. to 1 a.m., and from 1 a.m. to 3 a.m., it’s the drivethrough. Right now, it’s only Friday and Saturday nights, because in the winter, we don’t do too much during the week. But during the summer, from 1 a.m. to 3 a.m., that line to the drivethrough is out on the Fellsway (Lynn Fells Parkway), waiting for people to get in. It’s a limited menu. We don’t do any of the fried seafood. It’s just quick things: cheeseburgers, hotdogs, roast beefs and things like that, to get them in and out real quick. Q: So, you are open seven days a week. A: We’re open seven days a week. We’re only closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, February 15, 2019 Page 9 Saugus girls on roll as season nears close By Greg Phipps T he Saugus girls’ basketball team has been playing so well of late, the regulars had an opportunity to rest a bit in Monday’s 37-17 victory at Salem. It was the fourth win in a row for the Sachems, who improved to 13-7 and are gearing up for the state tournament. It was pretty much a pressure-free situation against the struggling Witches, as the Sachems built a commanding 26-9 lead by halftime. Head coach Mark Schruender took advantage of the opportunity to empty his bench in the second half. Just 19 points total were scored over the final two periods, but the Sachems were never threatened. Taylor Bogdanski (12 points) and Kiley Ronan (six) netted nearly half the Saugus output in the win. The Sachems hosted Winthrop on Thursday with the goal of continuing their hot streak as the regular season draws to a close. Saugus collected two big victories last week, most notably a 51-42 home triumph over Swampscott last Friday. In that game, Alessia Salzillo and Bogdanski combined for 23 points while Jillian Ricupero added 11, shooting a perfect 9-for-9 from the free-throw line. Along with the solid offensive output (the Advocate Newspapers Free Every Week Everett, Malden, Revere, Saugus Call for Great Advertising Rates 781-233-4446 Saugus’s Molly Granara splits two defenders on this layup attempt in Monday’s win at Salem. (Photos by Greg Phipps) Sachems have played a number of low-scoring contests this year), Schruender praised the team’s effort on defense. An example of the team’s typical low-scoring battles was last Wednesday’s 38-36 home victory over Fontbonne Academy. Ronan was top scorer with 11 points while no other Sachem finished with double figures. Salzillo and Marissa Stockwell each netted six points. Bogdanski and Molly Granara added five each. It was a good win considering Saugus suffered a doubledigit loss to Fontbonne the first time the two squads met this winter. “It was a low-scoring game, every point mattered,” Schruender told the press afterward. “Our bench played great, our energy was great. They beat us by 12 points earlier in the season. The players worked really hard and they brought it [in this game].” Saugus’s Alana Aldred drives the baseline against Salem’s Anna Cantone. Saugus defenders Jillian Ricupero and Alana Aldred pressure Salem’s Debra Dominguez.
Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, February 15, 2019 THE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS By Mark Vogler H ere are a few tidbits that you might want to know about this week in Saugus. Wanted: floats for Memorial Day Parade Some very ambitious plans are already in the works for the town’s annual Memorial Day Parade, which is set for Saturday, May 25. During a meeting of the Saugus Veterans Council held last week, Veterans Council President Steve Castinetti announced some members are making efforts to get local schools and organizations entering creative floats in the parade – something that has not been done in years. Council member Corinne Riley again will be working with local schools in a third-annual poster contest she’s overseen that will be held on Memorial Day weekend. But Castinetti said he hopes Riley can persuade some of the local schools to participate, along with some community organizations, in helping to make the parade the best in many years. “We’d like to get as many floats as possible,” said Castinetti, who noted that it’s been years since the parade was flooded with creative floats. “If you look at the old photos, it probably hasn’t been since the 30’s, 40’s, 50’s or 60’s. It’s been a long time. And I don’t even remember school floats in the parade,” Castinetti said. The Veterans Council is also sending out an invitation to Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito to get them to be part of this year’s parade. State Rep. Donald Wong, a Saugus Republican and loyal veterans’ supporter, will be talking with the governor and trying to make this happen. One famous veteran VIP from Massachusetts – the state’s Secretary of the Department of Veteran Services Francisco A. Ureña – is expected to be this year’s keynote speaker. In addition to people who want to enter floats in the parade, Castinetti says, he’s looking for veterans who might make good candidates for grand marshal in this year’s parade. Some Veterans Council members have already recommended local book author and poet Tom Sheehan, a 1947 Saugus High School graduate and U.S. Army veteran who served in Korea, for this year’s honors. But Castinetti says the floor is open for other nominations. The Veterans Council will meet again on March 4, which is the deadline for submitting any more grand marshal candidates. Any town resident who is a veteran and who lives in Saugus or belongs to a Saugus veterans organization is automatically a member of the Veterans Council and is welcome to attend the meeting set for 7 p.m. at Cpl. Scott J. Procopio Saugus American Legion Post 210 (44 Taylor St. in downtown Saugus). There are about 1,400 veterans living in Saugus, and there are some out-of-town residents who belong to the local organizations, according to Castinetti. The day before the Saturday parade, young people, local volunteers and Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts will flock to Riverside Cemetery to plant new, miniature American flags on the veterans’ gravesites. If you would you like to help out in organizing the parade, or if you have some thoughts about veterans who should be considered for parade grand marshal, call Castinetti at 781-389-3678. Presidents Day means trash delay The Town of Saugus announces that the trash and recycling collection will run on a one-day delay from Tuesday, Feb. 19, through next Saturday, Feb. 23, due to the observance of Presidents Day. There will be no collection on Monday, Feb. 18, due to the holiday. Services will then resume on a one-day delay from Tuesday, Feb. 19, through Saturday, Feb. 23. Residents whose collection day falls on Monday will be collected from on Tuesday. Collection will continue to run on a one-day delay for the remainder of the week. The recycling site will be open tomorrow (Saturday, Feb. 16) from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Town of Saugus would like to thank everyone for their cooperation. Please contact Solid Waste/Recycling Coordinator Lorna Cerbone at 781-231-4036 with any questions. Youth sports collaborate next month! Saugus Youth Soccer, Saugus Pop Warner, Saugus National Little League, Saugus American Little League, Saugus Softball and Saugus Lacrosse are excited to announce a joint fundraising event! Come join them for a night of food, dancing, poker and lots of fun at Breakaway in Danvers on Friday, March 22! This is a great opportunity to support one league or multiple leagues all at the same great event! There are two ticket levels available for purchase: $20 General Ticket – includes cheese pizza, salad and DJ entertainment; $40 Poker Ticket – includes Texas Hold’em Tournament entry fee, cheese pizza, salad and DJ entertainment. Prizes will be awarded to players who place in 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Doors will open at 7:00 p.m., and the tournament will begin at 7:30 p.m. There is a limited number of tickets so make sure to purchase them early. Tickets can be purchased at https://www. eventbrite.com/e/saugus-youth-sports-fundraiser-texas-holdemtournament-and-dancing-at-breakaway-tickets-55458865961. As much as we love our kids, this is an adult only event. Please share with aunts, uncles, grandparents and friends so that we can come together to support all the sports that our children love to play! Calling civic-minded Saugonians Once again, Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree and the Board of Selectmen are looking for a few good men and women who would be interested in serving as volunteers in local government. Selectmen are accepting applications for appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Library Board of Trustees. These are volunteer / nonpaid positions for Saugus residents. Those interested may submit letter of interest / resume, no later than March 12 to: Saugus Board of Selectmen Saugus Town Hall 298 Central St., #4 Savor this, Saugus! I’m sure many Saugonians – like football fans across the region – reveled in the latest success of the New England Patriots on Super Bowl Sunday. A fortunate few local fans got to see the action live down in Atlanta, with the Patriots beating the LA Rams 13-3. This is the third NFL title in five years – the sixth in 18 seasons – under Coach Bill and quarterback great Tom Brady. I’m sure dozens of New England fans made the most of last week’s great weather and went down to Boston for the Pats’ Duck Boat Parade.Many more town residents watched it at home or at local Super Bowl parties, sharing great memories with friends and loved ones. So, what do you do for an encore, Patriots fans? Just enjoy this great championship run while you can. And realize that success like this doesn’t last forever and you have been treated to something that fans in the other 31 NFL cities can only dream about. Marching as one league – in one parade The newly formed Saugus Little League has announced it will host its annual Opening Day Parade on Saturday, April 20 at 9 a.m. This year the Saugus National and Saugus American Leagues will march as one. Parade participants will assemble at 8:30 a.m. at the Oaklandvale School, which is located at 266 Main St. With a police and fire escort, the marchers will leave the Oaklandvale School at 9 a.m. and head north up Main Street. They plan to arrive at the Elks Field, which is located at 401 Main St., at about 10 a.m. in time for the Opening Day Ceremony. Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree and the Board of Selectmen are expected to participate. Tom Whittredge, executive president of the Saugus Little League, says he’s expecting 300 players to participate in Opening Day. Deadline for Town Meeting Warrant The Board of Selectmen have set April 2 as the deadline for the public to submit articles to be considered on the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting. Citizens need to get the information to Town Clerk Ellen Schena buy the end of that day. Selectmen have a meeting set for Wednesday, April 3, at which time they would vote to close the warrant. The Annual Town Meeting begins on the first Monday in May, which would be May 6 this year. The board has scheduled meetings on March 13, March 20, April 3 and April 23. Budget time coming soon The Board of Selectmen has set a budget session with Town Manager Crabtree for Thursday, Feb. 28, most likely in the first floor conference room at Saugus Town Hall. This most likely will kick off a series of Finance Committee meetings as town officials begin to craft the budget for the 2020 fiscal year that begins July 1.It appears that traffic safety will be a major issue on the agendas of the town manager and several Town Meeting members. Stay tuned for more details. Main attractions at the Saugus Public Library There’s always something interesting or entertaining going on at the Saugus Public Library (295 Central St.) for people of all ages, from young children to senior citizens. Here are a few events to check out: • Friendship Storytime on Fridays continues. This special program for children which begins at 9:30 a.m. is sponsored by the Coordinated Family Community Engagement Grant. It can help parents nurture their child’s social and early literacy skill with structured storytime. • Keeping Us in Stitches returned recently. It will continue every second and third Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.; Grade 2 and up; and older children can learn to sew using needle, thread (and maybe a sewing machine) with teachers Miss Joyce and Miss Margie. • Let’s Get Ready For Kindergarten Playgroup! This program, which is sponsored by the Coordinated Community Engagement Grant, runs from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturdays. It’s recommended for children ages three through five. • Youth Nature and Gardening – in mason jars and succulent planters; Tuesday, Feb. 19, 3:30 p.m., ages three and up. Learn about indoor plants and succulents! • Lindsay & her Puppet Pals – life-size puppets that she makes herself will visit the library to entertain local kids next Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 3 p.m. – not a bad way for kids to enjoy their February vacation week. • Stop-Motion Animation Workshop! This workshop teaches kids how to create their own animated mini-movies through storyboarding, filming and post-production. The workshop, which is by Empow Studios, is set for Thursday, Feb. 28, 6-8 p.m. in the Brooks Room at the library. This program is for Grade 6 and up. Please call 781-231-4168 to sign up. Materials like clay and paper are used to create characters, backgrounds and props. Participants work in pairs and depict their stories to show setting, rising action, conflict and resolution. Use computers, webcams and animation software to bring your stories to life! Movies are available to take home to share with family & friends! This program is supported in part by a grant from the Saugus Cultural Council, a local agency that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council. Homework helpers at the library The Saugus Public Library is again offering tutoring and homework help twice a week to the town’s elementary school SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 11
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, February 15, 2019 Page 11 SOUNDS | from page 10 students. Members of the Junior National Honor Society from the Belmonte Middle School will work with students in the library’s Community Room on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3 to 5 p.m. Under the program, which has received rave reviews in town, the elementary school students get free help while the Belmonte students get credits for community service – helping foster strong academic and study skills outside of school hours. No registration is required, but students must be signed in/out by a parent or guardian. The parent or guardian must remain on library grounds while the student is receiving homework assistance pursuant to an unaccompanied minors policy. This program is open to students in grades K-5. The subjects students can get help with include math, science, grammar, reading, social studies and geography. Hey parents, here’s some help if you child needs it. 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. 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 express to the community? Submit your idea. If I like it, we can meet for a 15- to 20-minute interview at a local coffee shop. And I’ll buy the coffee. Saugus student earns Boston College High School High Honors S augonian Charlie Youssef, of the class of 2021, achieved High Honors for the Second Quarter at Boston College High School. For High Honors an upperclassman needs a 3.8 QPA and all grades C+ or higher. A freshman needs a 3.6 QPA and all grades C+ or higher. Boston College High School is a Jesuit, Catholic, collegepreparatory school for young men founded in 1863. The school enrolls approximately 1,600 students from more than 100 communities in eastern Massachusetts. 2.60% APY 2.70% APY 9 MONTH * 1 4 MONTH * INVEST IN PEACE OF MIND . Call or stop by to learn more about our Certificates of Deposit. Right by you. 418 BROADWAY, EVERETT MA 02149 61 7-38 7 - 1 1 10 7 7 1 SALEM ST, LYNNFIELD, MA 01940 7 8 1 - 7 7 6 - 4444 *Annual Percentage Yield {APY) is accurate as of February 14, 2019 and is subject to change without notice. Fixed Rate Certificate of Deposits are guaranteed for the term of the Certificate. Minimum deposit to open the account and to obtain the APY is $500. APY is based on the principal and interest remaining in the account for a period of one year. Substantial penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. The 9 month certificate will automatically rollover to a 6-month certificate unless the customer chooses another product and the 14 month certificate will automatically roll over to a 12 month certificate unless the customer chooses another product. No out of state deposits. Consumer account only and a maximum deposit of $250,000.00. The 9 Month Certificate does not apply to Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs.) Member FDIC Member SIF
Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, February 15, 2019 Obituary SCUTELLARO, Josephine L. (DeFrancesco) O f Saugus, formerly of East Boston, age 90, February 6. Wife of the late Joseph F. Scutellaro. Loving mother of Lt. Col. Joseph A. Scutellaro (USMC-Ret.) & his wife Debra of Windham, NH, Joanne Cushing & her late husband Charles of Saugus. Cherished grandmother of Jo-Marie, Robie, Janene, Renee & Joseph Jr. and blessed great-grandmother of Raymond, James, Gianna, Axton, & Joseph. Sister of the late Rose Vaudo, Frank DeFrancesco, & Andrew DeFrancesco. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. THREE DECADES | from page 1 terim Deadlines and you are not in compliance with the Interim Deadlines and regulatory deadlines for investigating and cleaning up the disposal site,” the bureau’s Deputy Regional Director Stephen M. Johnson wrote in a letter to the new owner, NE Acquisition and Construction, Inc., of Methuen. If the company didn’t complete record keeping and assessment requirements by deadlines set within 60 to 90 days, it faced a stiff penalty of up to $1,000 per violation per day deadline,” Johnson warned in an Aug. 31, 2018 letter to the company. NE Acquisition and ConstrucNADEAU, Florence D. (Lallier) O f Saugus, age 99, February 7. Loving wife of the late Omer Nadeau for 45 years until his death. Beloved mother of Roland Nadeau & his wife Suzanne of Keene, NH, Diane Lord & her husband Robert of Melrose, Gerald Nadeau & his wife Susan of Falmouth. Cherished grandmother of Joseph Nadeau & his wife Stacy of NC, Timothy Nadeau & his wife Anne of NH, Brian Nadeau & his wife Gretchen of NH, Joshua Nadeau of NH, Michele tion, Inc. worked to get the property back into compliance by year’s end, according to DEP spokesman Edmund Coletta. “As of the end of December, they are in compliance,” Coletta told The Saugus Advocate this week. The owner also did some work in mid-December to clear 10 years of ground growth and make it make it safer to gain acSaelens & her husband David of MD, Nicole Bluette & her husband Michael of Saugus, Kristen Lord of Saugus, Michael Nadeau & his wife Kristine of NC, Melissa Moreira & her husband Steven of Billerica, Kimberly Nadeau of Tewksbury. Blessed great-grandmother of Justin, McKenzie, Jack, Deven, Nicholas, Kyle, Christopher, Megan, Braidon, Emilie, Lindsey, Aubrey, Katelyn, Emma, Tyler, Haylee, Lilianna, Ava, Kylie, Michael, Landon, & Riley. Dear sister of Theresa Emond of RI. Predeceased by cess to the building and land. A history of hazardous wastes NE Acquisitions bought the property for $100,000 about 14 months ago. With the 5-unit townhouse valued at $360,500 by the town Assessor’s Office, it seemed like quite a deal. Except, it would cost a lot more money to remove the hazardous wastes from the property so it could be developed one day for residential, business or recreational use. A former commercial buildU.S. House broke an Electoral College tie and elected whom as president? 1. How many tiles does a Scrabble “hand” have? 2. Which city had the first Trump Plaza? 3. What fruit juice is in a Cape Codder? 4. On Feb. 16, 1933, the U.S. Senate voted to repeal the 18th Amendment to overturn what? 5. What female American Olympian ice skater of Japanese descent appeared in the “Got Milk” mustache advertisements? 6. Paso doble is a dance associated with what contest? 7. What character in the game “Clue” is blue? 8. On Feb. 17, 1801, the 9. What monthly exploration magazine’s museum is in Washington, D.C.? 10. What famous cowboy political humorist was called “The Cherokee Kid”? 11. On Feb. 18, 2001, what car racer died in the Daytona 500’s last lap? 12. In what U.S. state would you find the Badlands, the Corn Palace and Mount Rushmore? 13. What is North America’s largest native berry? (Hint: starts with P.) 14. On Feb. 21, 1902, the Stanley brothers incorporated the Stanley Motor Carriage Company in Maine; what legendary car did it make? 15. Which bird lives longest: albatross, eagle or penguin? 16. Recordings of mating tortoises were used to make dinosaur noises in what movie? 17. What has hen-ofthe-wood and oyster varieties? 18. What football coach said, “If you aren’t fired with enthusiasm, you will be fired with enthusiasm”? (Hint: initials VL.) 19. Which country exports the most coffee? 20. The expression “strong suit” comes from what card game? Answers below, please no cheating! FROM PAGE 20 THE $100,000 QUESTION: NE Acquisition and Construction, Inc. of Methuen bought this house at 71-73 Vine St. for $100,000 about 14 months ago. With the five-unit townhouse valued at $360,500 by the town Assessor’s Office, was it a bargain? It depends on how much it will cost the owner to clean up the contamination that’s kept the house from being occupied for three decades. ing was located on the property decades ago, according to DEP files, which also noted it was originally occupied by a Coca Cola bottling plant in the 1920s. “The building also operated as a dry cleaner, Ludwig’s Cleaners, from 1927-1973. A fire reportedly destroyed the dry cleaner on December 30, 1973. The property remained undeveloped until about 1989, at which time the existing fiveunit residential townhouse was constructed,” one document notes. “Since this relatively new construction, the structure 9 brothers & sisters. Her deep faith sustained her. She was a long time member of both, Blessed Sacrament & St. Margaret’s Parish in Saugus, for over 70 years, and was former member of the Ladies’ Soldality. She loved attending the Saugus Senior Center, where she volunteered for various activities. She also loved living in Saugus, where she maintained and lived alone in her home until 2 months prior to her death. She was an inspiration to her entire family. Interment Riverside Cemetery, Saugus. FALLING APART: This dilapidated porch at the rear of this townhouse and the open door give vandals, squatters, animals and other unwanted guests easy access to a building that’s never been occupied. has remained vacant as a result of discovering petroleum and VOC contamination to soil and groundwater,” it continued. State environmental officials say the house could one day be inhabited, but will take a lot of time and money before it gets an occupancy permit. “Any company could come in and redevelop the property THREE DECADES | SEE PAGE 13 1. Seven 2. Atlantic City 3. Cranberry 4. Prohibition 5. Kristi Yamaguchi 6. Bullfighting 7. Mrs. Peacock 8. Thomas Jefferson 9. “National Geographic” 10. Will Rogers 11. Dale Earnhardt 12. South Dakota 13. Persimmon 14. The Stanley Steamer 15. Albatross 16. “Jurassic Park” 17. Mushrooms 18. Vince Lombardi 19. Brazil 20. Bridge
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, February 15, 2019 Page 13 S by Jim Miller Do I Need to File a Tax Return This Year? Dear Savvy Senior, What are the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this tax season? My income dropped way down when I had to retire last year, so I’m wondering if I need to file a tax return this year. Retired Ron Dear Ron, Whether or not you are required to file a federal income tax return this year actually depends on several factors: how much you earned last year (in 2018); the source of that income; your age; and your filing status. Here’s a rundown of this tax season’s IRS tax filing requirement thresholds. For most people, this is pretty straightforward. If your 2018 gross income – which includes all taxable income, not counting your Social Security benefits, unless you are married and filing separately – was below the threshold for your filing status and age, you may not have to file. But if it’s over, you will. • Single: $12,000 ($13,600 if you’re 65 or older by Jan. 1, 2019). • Married filing jointly: $24,000 ($25,300 if you or your spouse is 65 or older; or $26,600 if you’re both over 65). • Married filing separately: $5 at any age. • Head of household: $18,000 ($19,600 if age 65 or older). • Qualifying widow(er) with dependent child: $24,000 ($25,300 if age 65 or older). To get a detailed breakdown on federal filing requirements, along with information on taxable and nontaxable income, call the IRS at 800-829-3676 and ask them to mail you a free copy of the “Tax Guide for Seniors” (publication 554) or see IRS.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p554.pdf. Check Here Too There are, however, some other financial situations that can require you to file a tax return, even if your gross income falls below the IRS filing requirements. For example, if you earned more than $400 from self-employment in 2018, owe any special taxes like an alternative minimum tax, or get premium tax credits because you, your spouse or a dependent is enrolled in a Health Insurance Marketplace (Obamacare) plan, you’ll need to file. You’ll also need to file if you’re receiving Social Security benefits, and one-half of your benefits plus your other gross income and any tax-exempt interest exceeds $25,000, or $32,000 if you’re married and filing jointly. To figure all this out, the IRS offers an interactive tax assistant tool on their website that asks a series of questions that will help you determine if you’re required to file, or if you should file because you’re due a refund. It takes less than 15 minutes to complete. You can access this tool at IRS.gov/filing – click on “Do I Need to File?” Or, you can get assistance over the phone by calling the IRS helpline at 800-829-1040. You can also get faceto-face help at a Taxpayer Assistance Center. See IRS.gov/localcontacts or call 800-829-1040 to locate a center near you. Check Your State Even if you’re not required to file a federal tax return this year, don’t assume that you’re also excused from filing state income taxes. The rules for your state might be very different. Check with your state tax agency before concluding that you’re entirely in the clear. For links to state tax agencies see Taxadmin.org/state-tax-agencies. Tax Preparation Help If you find that you do need to file a tax return this year, you can get help through the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (or TCE) program. Sponsored by the IRS, TEC provides free tax preparation and counseling to middle and low-income taxpayers, age 60 and older. Call 800-906-9887 or visit IRS.treasury.gov/freetaxprep to locate a service near you. Also check with AARP, a participant in the TCE program that provides free tax preparation at around 5,000 sites nationwide. To locate an AARP Tax-Aide site call 888-227-7669 or visit AARP.org/findtaxhelp. You don’t have to be an AARP member to use this service. 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. FOR THREE DECADES | from page 12 if it wants to address the issues that are there,” DEP spokesman Coletta said. “Depending on what they’re going to redevelop it for. It would be more strict for future use as residential. But if it were only going to be used as a warehouse, it would be less restrictive,” he said. “Vapor intrusion” is the primary environmental concern which must be dealt with, according to Coletta. “Chemicals in the soil or floating in the top of the groundwater causes vapors to come up through the ground and basement,” he said. “There are ways to eventually remediate these things. You could put a vapor barrier down and do other things. But, it’s definitely going to cost some money to do that,” he said. The longtime resident ofPennybrook Gardens apartments recalled that the townhouse units were very attractive at the time of their construction -- until environmental officials learned about the contamination which also threatened some of the adjacent property that was part of Pennybrook Gardens. With town officials concerned about a shortage of affordable housing, there is interest in seeing the property cleaned up so that it can be used for that purpose. “It’s kind of a shame that the KITCHEN CABINETS Strip & Refinish To Look Like New 508-840-0501 FURNITURE STRIP & FINISH property has set vacant for all these years,” Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta said this week. “I’d like to see it cleaned up and put to good use,” she said. It’s not clear whether NE Acquisitions has a long-range plan to develop the property. Several attempts to reach a company official at his Methuen office were unsuccessful. 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