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SAUGUS Your Local News & Sports Online. Subscribe & Scan Here! CAT D Vol. 26, No.8 CAT WELCOME, NEW CENTENARIAN! H TE -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 781-233-4446 Friday, February 22, 2024 Town Meeting 2024 A debate over how to fund a School resource Offi cer looms as potential obstacle for town’s decision makers By Mark E. Vogler aving a well-trained School Resource Officer (SRO) working inside the Saugus Middle-High School “can only help make the school safer” and “can deter an act of violence,” Saugus Police Chief Michael Ricciardelli said this week. “We haven’t had one yet in Saugus, but there’s a lot of parental support for it,” Chief Ricciardelli told The Saugus Advocate. “It’s good community relations and opens up a dialogue with kids. It can build a rapport with them,” the chief said. “I’ve been talking to school committee members and the school superintendents for the last few years. What they need to consider, obviously, is that there’s a cost to it,” he said. Ricciardelli offered his HAPPY LEAP YEAR BIRTHDAY! Sadie Thibault relaxed during an interview this week in her Charles Street home while holding a 1949 wedding photo of her and her late husband Alfred. Sadie will celebrate her 25th Leap Year birthday next Thursday (Feb. 29) as she turns 100. Please see inside for more photos of Saugus’ next Centenarian and this week’s “The Advocate Asks.” (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) ~ Home of the Week ~ Come visit this conveniently located, well-maintained two-family home situated on a corner lot. This property showcases a roof installed in 2015 and a new heating system. The first-floor unit has 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom, with an in-unit laundry facility and access to a patio. The second-floor unit offers 3 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom, featuring a cathedral-ceiling living room, a recently remodeled kitchen, and hardwood floors throughout. The property is near a park and public transportation. Tenants will remain with the property. 46 SERINO WAY, SAUGUS Carpenito Real Estate is now Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate OFFERED AT $725,000 (781) 233-7300 335 Central St. Saugus Commonmoves.com ©2024 BHH Affiliates, LLC. An independently owned and operated franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of Columbia Insurance Company, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. Equal Housing Opportunity. reaction to last Thursday night’s (Feb. 15) School Committee meeting when several Town Meeting members, parents of schoolchildren and others called on the School Committee to take action. The chief did not attend the meeting, but was aware of the strong public sentiment supporting the addition of an SRO. “We applied for a grant for an SRO but didn’t get it. It’s a no-brainer if you get a grant,” the chief said. “Salar y and benefits for one office are about $100,000. Right now, we’re waiting to see what we can do. The biggest obstacle is the money,” he said. “I think it can only help, having an officer in school that kids can talk to everyday. Community policing in general is great if you can do it. If the money gets appropriated, we will work with the School Department.” School officials did not include funding for an SRO in their proposed budget for the 2025 Fiscal Year that begins July 1. But the School Committee has drafted an article for the May Annual Town Meeting requesting the position be funded by a Supplemental Student Support Reserve Fund created by Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree and approved by Town Meeting two years ago. At last week’s meeting, first-year Town Meeting Members Matthew Parlante (Precinct 2) and Frank V. Federico (Precinct 7) sharply questioned how the School Committee could be committed to making the SRO a priority when it wasn’t funded within the proposed operating budget. “We fail to acknowledge that we have inner city issues,” said Parlante, a Revere firefighter who noted that the city he works in has three SROs. “We have out-of-control fights as recent as last Thursday (Feb. 8) in our schools,” TOWN MEETING| SEE PAGE 2 Mid-grade Regular $3.88 95 64 95 Over 45 Years of Excellence! Full Service $3.68 Order online at angelosoil.com

Page 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 22, 2024 Election 2024 in-Person Early Voting begins tomorrow – also last day to register to vote in March 5 Presidential Primary T he Saugus Public Library will open its doors tomorrow (Saturday, Feb. 24) for the first day of In-Person Early voting for the March 5 Presidential Primary Election. Registered voters can stop by the library’s Community Room from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to cast their ballots. Tomorrow is also the last day to register to vote in the primary. Here is the rest of the schedule for In-Person Early Voting: · Monday, February 26, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. · Tuesday, February 27, 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. · Wednesday, February 28, 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. · Thursday, February 29, 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. · Friday, March 1, 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Town Clerk Ellen Schena said she is still looking for residents who are interested in filling paid positions to help staff the town’s polling locations for the March 5 Presidential Primary Election. As in past elections over the years, the Clerk’s Office TOWN MEETING | FROM PAGE 1 Parlante said. “We have drugs in our schools, which we all know by now, that it’s not just the students,” he said, referring to the arrest of Roxanne Plaskon, a seventh grade Science teacher, who allegedly brought fentanyl into a faculty bathroom and into her classroom at the Middle School. “You guys have been Celebrating Our 52nd Year Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! ALL MAJOR BRANDS Singles * Tins * Bundles * Boxes * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES WINTER STORE HOURS: OPEN DAILY 7 DAYS A WEEK, 9AM - 6PM President’s Day Clearance! 20% Off All Boxes of Cigars! R.Y.O. TOBACCO & TUBES ON SALE! WE MAKE HOUSE KEYS! Green Label Cigar Sale! Buy 2 Cigars, Get One FREE! A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 Chris 2024 will also be recruiting Saugus High School juniors and seniors to work for money or credit for Community Service hours. Students who are 16 years old can work part-time shifts of six to eight hours. Seventeen and 18 year olds can work full shifts of eight to 12 hours. The town clerk said her office is willing to accommodate any student talking for two years. Talking. We need action,” Parlante declared as a heated argument ensued between him and School Committee ViceChair Tom Whittredge. “You know damn well that I’m not against an SRO,” a visibly irate Whittredge responded to Parlante’s comments. A warrant article vs. a budget line item School Committee Member John Hatch took umbrage with Parlante’s characterization of the School Committee not being committed to getting an SRO in the Saugus Middle-High School.Hatch noted that the School Department was involved in applying for a grant and has been working with the police chief on ways to get an SRO. “I don’t think it’s right for anyone to interpret our actions as against an SRO,” Hatch said. Whittredge and other School Committee members tried to explain their fiscal logistics to Parlante – that the SRO had a better chance of getting funded through the warrant article than the School Department budget. “If we put it on the warrant, it’s got a better chance of getting passed,” Whittredge said. “We can all guarantee that if it’s in the budget, it gets cut,” he said. Parlante called on the School Committee to “make SROs a priority now” by adding it to the budget. School Committee Member Ryan Fisher said passage of the School Committee article would enable school officials to draw from the school stabilization fund money that is earmarked for an SRO. “We have a real chance of doing it this time,” Fisher said. School Committee Chair Vincent Serino also took umbrage to Parlante’s contention that the School Committee doesn’t consider an credit hours, which help to enhance college applications and resumes. For more information about paid and volunteer poll worker jobs, please contact Andrew DePatto, the Saugus Election Coordinator, at 781-231-4102 or stop by the Town Clerk’s Office on the main floor of Saugus Town Hall. SRO a priority. “At the end of the day, we all give a crap about this town immensely,” Serino said. “We want the SRO,” he said. “Some serious issues within our schools” Former School Committee Member Elizabeth Marchese called on people in the audience who want to see an SRO to lobby Town Meeting members to support the School Committee article. “We have some serious issues within our schools with regard to discipline and safety. Some of the things I’ve seen this year – I know why we can’t attract teachers,” Marchese said. “I don’t want to sit in a class and have a pencil thrown in my face or be called b****… an f-ing b****,” she said. Marchese said that finally getting an SRO could only succeed through a community effort. “This has to be all of us working together for a common cause. Right now, we all know it is a priority,” she said. First term School Committee Member Stephanie Mastrocola declared, “We need an SRO more than anything.” But Mastrocola also noted that other problems exist that need to be addressed – like parents seeking more communication with teachers and school officials. “We need to start holding people who run these buildings accountable,” Mastrocola said. In an interview later, Fisher echoed Mastrocola’s comments about accountability. “Listen to the parents who spoke at the meeting,” Fisher said. “They’re asking for better communication, more teachers and more support staff. We have a lot of balls in the air and we need to be creative and collaborative to get this done,” he said.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 22, 2024 Page 3 ~ The Advocate Asks ~ Saugus resident Sadie Thibault looks forward to her 25th Leap Year Birthday as she nears 100 years old Editor’s Note: For this week’s column, we sat down with Sadie Thibault, who will become Saugus’ latest Centenarian next Thursday (Feb. 29). She said turning 100 will be her “greatest accomplishment.” Sadie’s daughter, Deborah, joined us for the interview. Sadie was born Sadie Doris Pearl Reed in Lynn on Feb. 29, 1924. She is a 1941 graduate of Saugus High School. She is the oldest of nine children and is the only surviving sibling. Sadie went to work at GE after graduation, where she met her future husband, Alfred “Al” Thibault. They married on Sept. 17, 1949. Sadie worked for 39 years as the church secretary at the East Baptist Church in Lynn. She and Al worshiped at the Park Street Church in Boston, where they were both Sunday School teachers. Their only child, Deborah, 63, was born in 1960. The couple finished building the house that Sadie and her daughter still live in during 1961. Al and Sadie were married for 34 years before Al passed away in October of 1983. Deborah, a 1978 graduate of Saugus High School, earned a bachelor’s degree in music and education from Gordon College. 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut Street We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-7 p.m. Sunday MOTHER AND DAUGHTER: Sadie and Deborah Thibault this week during an interview in their Charles Street home. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) She has worked most of her life as a sales associate in the seafood industry, working the last 30 years for Slade Gorton, a company that imports seafood from around the world. Highlights of this week’s interview follow. Q: Please tell me what it means for you to be turning 100 years old. Have other relatives or people in your family reached the century mark? A: It’s hard to say how I feel. I’m still alive. It doesn’t feel like 100. No one else in my family has reached this milestone. I know my limbs don’t work the way they used to. I was the oldest of nine children and I outlived them all. My sister Loraine died last year. Q: Are you excited to be turning 100 soon? A: No. It makes me wonder what the next 100 years are going to be like! ASKS | SEE PAGE 4 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Private Parties Private Parties 4-7 p.m. $9.00 12-9 p.m. 7:30-11 p.m. $10. 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net ON THEIR WEDDING DAY: Sadie and Al Thibault exchanged vows on Sept. 17, 1949. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate)

Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 22, 2024 Welcome to Cliftondale MEG Foundation is making plans to host a special, historical weekend in The MEG building on May 4-5 By Janice K. Jarosz (Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of articles about the upcoming “Open House” event set for the first weekend in May at the old Cliftondale School [now known as The MEG] at 5458 Essex St. in Saugus.) T he Meg Foundation Board of Directors would like to take this opportunity to invite former students, family members, friends or anyone interested in attending an “Open House” event at The MEG building, formerly known as the Cliftondale School, on May 4–5, 2024. Many of our visitors to the school – located at 54-58 Essex St. – have shared with us incredibly special memories of their childhood while Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 attending the first, second, third and fourth grades. Oftentimes they bring their grandchildren as well to take a tour of the building and view firsthand what an elementary school looked like those many years ago. The purpose of this event is to highlight Cliftondale, the school, the people and the businesses which have made this part of Saugus special. Presently board members are in the process of gathering historical items, class pictures, schoolbooks and handwritten letters of young students. If you have any class pictures or school memorabilia that the committee could borrow to display, or if you have any questions, please contact Paula Walsh at 781-520-2122 or any other of our board members. The Meg building, which was originally known as the Bond Building, but known mostly as the Cliftondale School during most of its century of existence, is one of the most famous historical landmarks in Precinct 2. It houses The MEG Foundation, which is named after Marleah Elizabeth Graves – a legendary Saugus educator. (Saugus Advocate file photo) We have several other attractions in the planning stages and more information will be available soon. Board of Directors 2024: Lee Dyment, Joyce Vecchiarelli, Linda Ross, Paula Walsh, Kathy Giannetta, Laurie Davis, Lynda Torregrossa, Charlotte Line, Patty Staples, Anthony and Karen Speziale, Judy Worthley, Denise Selden, Paula Bevacqua, Rhonda Coombs and Michele Cannnizzaro. Remembering: Directors William (Bill) McAdoo, Kathryn (Chickie) Hollett, Cam Ciccolini and Ruth Swanson. Cliftondale School second-graders in 1962 (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) ASKS | FROM PAGE 3 Q: You never thought you would make it to 100? A: Never. The Lord has been good to me. He’s given me good health and kept me well all of these years. Q: What’s it like having a birthday on Feb. 29th, which only comes around in a Leap Year, every four years. In those years when it’s not a Leap Year, how do you celebrate your birthday? A: We’d celebrate it on March 1. I wasn’t here on the 28th [of February] . I wasn’t here earlier, so my birthday was on March 1. ASKS | SEE PAGE 6

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 22, 2024 Page 5 ~ The Old Sachem ~ Boston once held a “Rat Day” F By Bill Stewart ebruary 13, 1917, was designated “Rat Day” by the Women’s Municipal League of Boston, who thought up situations to improve the city. The League was a group formed by upper-class women in 1908 in Boston “to promote civic betterment” focusing on problems within the city. The women of the group didn’t work so they looked to projects that in their estimation would better the city. The focus of the group when they started out was problems with public health, education and social welfare. In 1917 while troops were fi ghting Germans in Europe, the women were fi ghting what they believed to be a serious problem: RATS. Rats were prominent in the waterfronts, the North End and South Boston where these women usually stayed away from. They quickly ascertained that rats were such a serious problem that they published a report – “The Rat Campaign” – and provided funds for people to bring in rats that they captured and killed for a reward. There was the risk of bubonic plague transmitted by rat fl eas. “The Old Sachem,” Bill Stewart. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Joanie Allbee) Outbreaks in San Francisco from 1900 to 1907 and in New Orleans in 1914, along with the Boston problem, led them to provide a solution. The women who investigated the problem and developed the solution were asked by New Yorkers about their solution. The Boston women produced a slogan: “If we have to go to New York for our hats, New York comes to Boston to ask about rats.” The group got the support of the Boston Health Department, the local newspapers, trade journals and religious magazines to advance the program. The group produced flyers in a variety of languages to alert the less affl uent people to their program. They produced and distributed two-color posters throughout the city. Windows displayed the posters in pharmacies, hardwares and grocery shops. The Boy Scouts distributed 1,000 cards to alert the public. The League commissioned the National Motion Picture Company to produce an educational fi lm titled “The Rat Menace.” Educational slides were shown in movie theaters over a period of fi ve weeks. Cash prizes were to be provided to persons who submitted dead rats. The weather in February was bitterly cold so that citizens could not work so well uncovering and destroying the rats. A Mister Rymkus collected the most: 282. He read the inducement in a document in Polish. Less than a thousand rats were rounded up in the cold weather so the program ended without serious depletion of the rat population. The rats probably took to hiding in their burrows, rather than roam the city in the cold. The city continued to isolate the rat problem through the years, and in 1971 the staff of the Model Cities Program created a program to once again decimate the rat population, with very little success. The rats appear to be winning the battle. (Editor’s Note: Bill Stewart, who is better known to Saugus Advocate readers as “The Old Sachem,” writes a weekly column about sports – and sometimes he opines on current or historical events or famous people.) 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Daily 4:00 PM Closed Sunday Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Monday & Tuesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s SHOP LOCAL & DROP BY FOR DINNER! www.eight10barandgrille.com SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Sabatino Insurance is proud to welcome the loyal customers of ALWAYS READY TO SERVE YOU: Our Staff are, Emma Davidson, Jeimy Sanchez, Josephine Leone, Marie D’Amore, Rocco Longo, Z’andre Lopez, Anthony DiPierro, Darius Goudreau, Laurette Murphy, Danielle Goudreau and Tina Davidson. PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM

Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 22, 2024 Led by senior Sophia Nylin, Northeast Metro Tech swim teams perform well at State Vocational Championships S uperintendent David DiBarri was pleased to share that Northeast Metro Tech’s boys and girls swim teams fi nished fi fth and fourth, respectively, at the State Vocational Championships, with student athletes winning a gold medal, a silver medal and three bronze medals. The championships were held on Friday, Feb. 2, and were attended by student athletes from vocational schools across the Commonwealth. This was the last swim meet of the year for Northeast Metro Tech, which has a 2-7-1 record while swimming in the Commonwealth Athletic Conference. Senior Sophia Nylin, of Malden, tied for second place in overall points among girls after taking fi rst place in the 100yard breaststroke while beating her personal best time by about fi ve seconds. Nylin also earned third place in the 200yard individual medley, and ASKS | FROM PAGE 4 Q: As you look back, what are you most proud of; what’s the most interesting thing she swam on the 200-yard medley relay and the 200-yard freestyle relay teams, which earned second place and third place, respectively. “Sophia Nylin’s performance was exceptional,” said Coach Nicholas Lippman. “Sophia beat the second-place swimmer in the 100-yard breaststroke by about 10 seconds.” Nylin was proud of her performance in both the 100-yard breaststroke and the 200-yard individual medley, saying that the third-place finish in the medley motivated her to continue getting better, as she aspires to swim in college as well. “It was personally gratifying to me because the breast stroke is my best and favorite stroke,” said Nylin. “I was able to see how all my hard work paid off .” Other standout swimmers included senior Bodour Belayachi, of Saugus, who took third place in the 100-yard butterfl y and fourth in the 200-yard individual medley. Belayachi you’ve done and greatest accomplishment? A: I’m most proud of working with children, teaching Sunday School and ChilNeed a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? For more info, call (857) 249-7882 JOHN MACKEY & ASSOCIATES ~ Attorneys at Law ~ * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY * LANDLORD/TENANT DISPUTES 14 Norwood Street Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 WWW.JMACKEYLAW.COM beat her personal best in the 100-yard butterfly by about fi ve seconds. She also swam on the second-place medley relay team and third-place freestyle medley team. Sophomore Philip McGann, of Woburn, fi nished fourth in the 50-yard freestyle and seventh in the 100-yard freestyle. Junior Dayanara Zelaya, of Revere, fi nished fi fth in the 100yard backstroke. Senior Nicolas Bedoya Agudelo, of Revere, took fi fth in the 100-yard backstroke and seventh in the 500yard freestyle. The boys 200yard freestyle relay team fi nished fourth, and the boys 400-yard freestyle relay team fi nished fi fth. “We are very pleased with our teams’ performances,” said Coach Kelly Miller. “It is diffi cult to quantify where we stand with respect to other vocational schools, but this meet and this season showed us tremendous improvement in our swimmers. They have a lot to be proud of.” dren’s Church. I started in High School. I worked with kids in Good News Clubs and Sunday School. I worked with CEF [Child Evangelism Fellowship]. The most interesting thing was when I went to Holland twice in the 1950s. Those were good trips. Both were mission trips. On one of the trips, the plane had to stop early to be repaired. We had to put up overnight, and that was quite an experience. We worked with children, a lot of them who were orphans. My greatest accomplishment will be reaching 100. Q: I see you are a registered voter in the town street list. I guess you take elections seriously. Do you make a point of voting in every election? When was the fi rst time you voted for president and who is your favorite president? A: Yes, I vote in every election. I don’t remember the fi rst presidential election I voted in. Q: Do you have a favorite president? A: Eisenhower. I liked Eisenhower. He was a gentleman and he kept things in order. He was a good family man. He was my favorite. Q: Do you still cook? If so, what’s your favorite dish? A: No. Not anymore. My favorite was roast beef and pecan pie. ASKS | SEE PAGE 11 SAUGUS HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1941: Sadie Thibault’s Graduation photo in 1941. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) Senior Bodour Belayachi, of Saugus, is shown after winning third place in the 100-yard butterfl y at the State Vocational Championship swim meet on Feb. 2. (Courtesy Northeast Metro Tech) AS A TEENAGER: Sadie Thibault in the late 1930s hanging laundry on the clothesline. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate)

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 22, 2024 Page 7 Death still under investigation Skeletal remains identifi ed as Haverhill man who was reported missing in Saugus last summer J ohn Lawler planned to go fi shing on July 14, 2023 – the last day he was seen alive – according to investigators who looked into his disappearance. The missing person search remained open until last weekend when skeletal remains of the missing 53-yearold Haverhill man were discovered in the woods off David Drive in Saugus by a dog walker. The Offi ce of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) later made a positive identifi cation. Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker and Saugus Police Chief Michael Ricciardelli announced on Monday that a criminal investigation continues, pending a fi nal determination by the OCME as to the cause of death. “I wasn’t ready for this and half of me was hoping He just took off and that he needed a break from the world but that’s not the case,” Joshua Deveau posted on a GoFundMe page he set up for his dad. HE LOVED TO FISH: Skeletal remains discovered over the weekend in Saugus woods off David Drive have been identifi ed as John Lawler, a missing 53-year-old Haverhill man who was headed fi shing the last time he was seen. (Photo Courtesy of National Missing and Unidentifi ed Persons System) “I spent a lot of time Searching for my father in them woods, and I probably walked right by him multiple times and I still can’t believe I didn’t find him,” said Deveau. “But to be honest, I know my father, and he wouldn’t want me to find him that way so he didn’t let me find him at least That’s the way I’m looking at it…” Lawler was a resident of The Salvation Army rehabilitation center in Saugus. Police determined that Lawler had withdrawn $5,000 from a bank and deposited money into another bank before withdrawing $40 on the day he was last seen. He used his debit card that day, but it hasn’t been used since. “Lawler left his home with his fi shing rod. All of his belongings including his cell phone were left behind,” according to an entry in the National Missing and Unidentifi ed Persons System. “Lawler was physically fi t, oftentimes riding his bicycle and working out at the local gym. He was last seen walking toward Route 1 carrying his fi shing pole.” Vanished Voices, a missing persons advocacy group, noted that Lawler had visited a Walmart Supercenter in Saugus to buy fi shing equipment and fi shing supplies in the afternoon of last July 14. Joshua Deveau, of Danville, N.H., appealed for help in paying for his father’s funeral expenses on the GoFundMe Page. Anyone wishing to contribute can donate by going on https://www.gofundme. com/f/help-pay-for-my-dadsjohn-lawler-funeral. RON’S OIL Call For PRICE MELROSE, MA 02176 NEW CUSTOMER’S WELCOME ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER (781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884 100 GALLON MINIMUM

Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 22, 2024 Saugus cheerleader shares collegiate plans during MVRCS Senior Night By Tara Vocino A cheerleader from Saugus was honored during Tuesday’s Mystic Valley Regional Charter School Varsity Cheerleading Senior Night against Boston Collegiate Charter School at home. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Seniors, shown from left to right: Ronique Grandoit, Coralie Mondesir, Corrine Mahoney, Amelia Daly, Victoria De Assuncao, of Saugus, Head Coach Dakota Politano, Tayla McDonough, Melody Sullivan, Nari Steele, Ashley Cenat, Kayla Michel, and Eva Truong. Saugus resident Victoria DeAssuncao, who is a front spot, was escorted by her mother, Cristiane, her stepfather Valmir, and siblings Alice and Davi. She plans to attend college to be a pediatrician to study biotechnology and health economics with a minor in Spanish on the pre-medicine track. First pyramid on the left: Tayla McDonough on top, Eva Truong on the far left, Corrine Mahoney in back, and Amelia Daly holding other foot, in back. Second pyramid on the right: Nari Steele on top, Ronique Grandoit in back, and Kayla Michel holding outside foot. In front, shown from left to right: Victoria De Assuncao, Melody Sullivan, and Ashley Cenat did a stunt. Saugus resident Victoria DeAssuncao was accompanied by her proud father, Rodrigo, during Tuesday’s Mystic Valley Regional Charter School Varsity Cheerleading Senior Night. Front row, shown from left to right: Kayla Michel, Victoria De Assuncao, Ronique Grandoit, Corrine Mahoney, Amelia Daly, Eva Truong, Nari Steele, Coralie Mondesir, Tayla McDonough, Ashley Cenat; Second row: Ana Viera, Carolina Machado, Vy Ngyuen, Isabella Muniz, Bella Brogna, Mia Santonastaso, Miriam Mulugheta, Samantha Castrucci, Melody Sullivan, Emerson Lyons, Sharisse Scioletti, Milana Banwait, and Head Coach Dakota Politano; Third row: Assistant Coach Kloey Cardillo, Ashley Pinhiero, Kaylee Rodriguez, Megan Nazaire, Gabi Silva, Ateng Kuany, Hope Mania, Reem Chaouchi, and Martilda Mulindwa.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 22, 2024 Page 9 Federal delegates pledge to help Saugus and other communities seek funding for floodgate project study By Mark E. Vogler T he two U.S. Senators and the congressman representing Saugus yesterday issued a joint statement pledging to support Saugus and the four other communities seeking funding for the Regional Saugus River Floodgate Project. “We recognize the serious challenges that climate change is posing to Massachusetts when it comes to preparing for coastal storms, mitigating flooding, and protecting communities,” said the statement prepared for The Saugus Advocate by the offices of U.S. Senators Edward Markey and Elizabeth Warren and U.S. Congressman Seth Moulton. “The Regional Saugus River Floodgate Project stands to help several of our cities and towns – Revere, Lynn, Saugus, Malden, Everett – do just that. Army Corps of Engineers studies like this one require both federal funding and a 50% non-federal match,” the letter continued. “We look forward to working with our partners in federal, state, and municipal government to help secure necessary funding at all levels to advance this project.” The Saugus Advocate this week requested a response from the federal delegates who represent Saugus. The newspaper requested public comment from the offices of Senators Markey and Warren and Congressman Moulton regarding a letter sent to them by Saugus selectmen seeking help in funding a dormant floodgate study that was authorized by President Biden, but never funded. The letter, which was crafted by Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta and Precinct 10 Town Meeting Member Peter Manoogian, was addressed to the six federal and state elected leaders who represent Saugus: U.S. Senators Edward Markey and Elizabeth Warren, U.S. Congressman Seth Moulton, state Sen. Brendan P. Crighton, state Rep. Donald Wong and state Rep. Jessica Giannino. In the letter, selectmen noted that Saugus, Revere, Lynn and surrounding communities on Jan. 13 “experienced some of the worst coastal flooding to-date.” “In fact, in 2024 the 4th and 6th highest flood waters on record have occurred. The devastation experienced by our residents and property owners was both extreme and sobering,” the letter said. Here is the text of the letter approved by selectmen: On February 6th, the Saugus Board of Selectmen, at their regularly scheduled meeting, unanimously voted to approve and send this letter to our state and federal delegation requesting that funding for the Saugus River Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study be allocated as soon as possible. In 2022, Senator Edward Markey sponsored legislation for a regional investigation for coastal flood protection and environmental enhancement, which he and Representative Katherine Clark did in the Water Resources Development Act of 2022. This legislation was a result of five communities, Saugus, Revere, Lynn, Malden, and Everett, all jointly advocating for this study to take place. President Biden signed this legislation as part of the National Defense Northeast Metro Tech to host ‘A Knight Out on the Town’ to raise funds for scholarships for students with disabilities W AKEFIELD – Super in t enden t David DiBarri is pleased to share that Northeast Metro Tech is hosting the inaugural “A Knight Out on the Town” gala to support a scholarship that will benefit students with disabilities. WHEN: Monday, March 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. WHERE: The Four Points By Sheraton, 1 Audubon Road, Wakefield. WHAT: A Knight Out on the Town is a gala that will feature culinary delights from restaurants in each of Northeast Metro Tech’s 12 sending communities, as well as music from Phil Carbone of Time of Your Life DJ Service and Entertainment. There will also be several raffles available. All funds raised by the gala will be used by the Northeast Metro Tech Special Education Parent Advisory Council (Northeast SEPAC) to start a scholarship fund for Northeast Metro Tech students with disabilities who are heading to trade schools or post-secondary education. The Northeast SEPAC provides education and support to parents, school personnel and the broader community on special education issues and services. The Northeast SEPAC’s mission promotes a supportive, innovative and respectful educational environment that ensures students with special education needs have equal and appropriate access to opportunities and are encouraged to reach their full potential. Historically students with special education needs are often overlooked for traditional scholarships. Our “Knight out on the Town Fundraiser” will provide scholarships for our students with disabilities that wish to continue on to trade schools or post secondary education upon graduating. Tickets are $50 each, and they can be purchased by visiting https://knightout. square.site/ “I’d like to invite all of our parents and supporters to attend this gala to support our students with disabilities as they seek to move on to trade schools and post-secondary education,” said Superintendent DiBarri. “This is sure to be a fun and enriching night that will support those in our school community who need it most.” “Sip, savor, and support education – because every taste is a step toward brighter futures,” said Special Education Administrator Victoria Colaianni. For more information on the event, email knightout@ northeastmetrotech.com. Authorization Act on December 23, 2022. However, there was no funding allocated for this feasibility study. We want to remind you that on January 13th, 2024, Saugus, Revere, Lynn and other surrounding communities experienced some of the worst coastal flooding to-date. In fact, in 2024 the 4th and 6th highest flood waters on record have occurred. The devastation experienced by our residents and property owners was both extreme and sobering. Saugus officials, homeowners, property owners, and businesses clearly recognize that future flooding events will in fact become more frequent and more destructive. Therefore, it is imperative that funding immediately occur so that this study can happen which would allow for a robust public participation process and ultimately a proposal to construct floodgates at the mouth of the Saugus River. The Saugus River Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study process would develop, evaluate, and update alternatives and impacts. Public involvement is required in order to evaluate alternatives and environmental concerns as well as to renew support from the Commonwealth and affected communities. This support and an approved Feasibility Report and EIS/EIR are required before the design process can resume. It is our understanding that the cost of this study would be between one and three million dollars. This cost would be shared between the federal and state government and the five local communities that are impacted. Saugus is prepared to raise and appropriate its share of the cost for this study. We now need your advocacy at the state level and with your respective city councils for a funding commitment. We need to immediately demonstrate to the Federal Government our commitment to cost sharing so that the study can commence. We look forward to working with each of you to begin this process. Please call or e-mail our office should you have any questions. Thank you for your consideration on this matter of critical importance. Respectfully Submitted, Debra Panetta, Chairman Jeffrey Cicolini, Vice Chairman; Michael Serino, Corinne Riley and Anthony Cogliano. The letter was also copied to Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree, Precinct 10 Town Meeting members, the Board of Health and the Conservation Commission.

Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 22, 2024 From legacy to triumph: Saugus girls basketball team’s winning season under Coach Lowe By Dom Nicastro S augus High School girls basketball has had a pretty successful past decade with multiple tourney appearances and a Northeastern Conference title. This year, first-year varsity coach Joe Lowe took over for Mark Schruender and promised to keep the winning tradition going. The team won the Northeastern Conference Lynch Division and was 13-5 heading into a final matchup against Peabody on Feb. 21. Not only has Lowe kept the winning going, he’s served as a fulcrum of change, bringing a unique blend of passion and strategy to the hardwood. Lowe, who inherited a team with a storied past, has infused the squad with a fresh ethos, embodying the role of not just a coach but also a spirited advocate for his players. His philosophy hinges on the synergy between his demeanor and the team’s performance – a discovery that has steered the team through the ebb and flow of a challenging season. With a focus on sacrifice and defensive prowess, as evidenced by the team’s average of taking one charge per game, Lowe has instilled a sense of tenacity and resilience. The defining moments of this season have come against formidable opponents, where Lowe’s team has not only competed but also emerged victorious, cementing their belief in their ability to contend with the best. As the tournament approaches, Lowe’s gaze is firmly fixed on refining fundamentals, with an emphasis on aggressive rebounding and maintaining strategic discipline. With an eye on the future and a nod to the successes of the past, we sat down with Coach Lowe to delve into the intricacies of his first year at Shown from left to right: Bottom row: Juliana Powers, Ella Castle, Madison Botta, Ashleen Escobar, Ana Silva, and Taylor Deleidi; front row: Assistant Coach Chris Brablc, Assistant Coach Norma Waggett, Ashleigh Moore, Jessica Bremberg, Amelia Pappagallo, Devany Millerick, Madi Femino, Peyton DiBiasio and Head Coach Joseph Lowe. the helm: Advocate: Being your firstyear coaching varsity for this team, what did you learn personally about your coaching style – what works, ~ SHS Sachems Sports roundup ~ SAUGUS BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM ENDS SEASON COMPETITIVELY The Saugus High School boys basketball team finished its 2023-2024 campaign battling. The Sachems dropped the final game of the season, 52-50, against Triton. “A good battle and good game to end the year,” Saugus coach Joe Bertrand said. Danny Shea had 19 points, while Isaiah Rodriguez added 11 points and Ryan Shea had nine points. The game was the final one in the careers of seniors Braden Faiella, Rodriguez and Travis Goyetche. Saugus finished 4-16. “Congratulations to our three senior class Sachems boys basketball players,” Saugus Athletics Director Terri Pillsbury said in a post on X. “Tonight we celebrate you and your dedication to our program. Thank you to Isaiah Rodriguez, Braiden Faiella & Travis Goyetche & best of luck in your future endeavors.” In earlier games, the Sachems fell to Wilmington and Peabody. In the 57-34 loss at Wilmington, Rodriguez led the way with 13 points. Danny Shea added 11 points, and Jordan Rodriguez dropped in four points. In the 68-26 loss at Peabody, Huey Josama led the Sachems with 15 points, while Goyetche (six) and Isaiah Rodriguez (five) contributed to the Saugus offense. GRAFFEO HONORED BY SACHEMS Before a recent boys basketball game, Saugus High School athletics recognized a member of its community for his dedication to Saugus athletics. Nick Graffeo was selected by the state Athletic Directors Association to receive an award for his volunteer work with Saugus TV. The 2016 Saugus High School graduate has been a longtime supporter of the athletics program. “Thank you, Terri for the award, I am truly honored,” Graffeo said in a post on X. “But I forgot a line in my speech because I was nervous. I forgot to thank the most important people to me, which is my family.” PEABODY-SAUGUS HOCKEY TEAM SPLITS TWO Peabody-Saugus boys hockey topped Swampscott, 6-4, in Northeastern Conference (NEC) action and fell to St. Bernard’s of Fitchburg, 6-1, in a non-league affair. Saugus’ Dom Chianca, a senior more goalie Evan Tybinkowski had 25 saves in the win. He had 27 saves in the St. Bernard’s loss. Chianca fed Berone for the lone goal in the defeat. Saugus senior Ryan Jones is also playing in his final games this week. “Thank you both for your dedication to the sport and your willingness to be a part of our co-op team with Peabody,” Saugus’ Pillsbury said in a post on X of Chianca and Jones. “Best of luck to both of you in your future endeavors.” Saugus High School alum Nick Graffeo won a state Athletic Directors Association award for his volunteer work with Saugus TV. playing in his final games this week, scored the go-ahead goal, and Peabody sophomore Brandon Barone of Peabody added one for good measure as the boys pulled off a solid win over a solid NEC team. That made it two league wins in a row. Chianca had two goals in that win. Peabody junior Zach Harnett, Peabody senior Michael Ryan and Saugus freshman Artie O’Leary had the other goals for Peabody-Saugus against the Big Blue. The teams were tied at four after two periods. Peabody sophoLORUSSO SHINES AT STATE WRESTLING MEET Captain Sam LoRusso of Saugus took to the mat at the Division 1 state meet and finished fourth, earning a spot on a podium. The Saugus-Peabody wrestling standout is also getting looks around New England – he was ranked 18th in The Schwartz Report for the 157-pound weight class in early February. LoRusso, who also won Moynihan Lumber Student-Athlete of the Month recently, had losses in the state meet only to the No. 1 seeded wrestler. His pin victory advanced him to the semifinal consolation round. LoRusso gets a spot at the All States this coming weekend. what surprised you, etc.? WINNING | SEE PAGE 11

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 22, 2024 Page 11 WINNING | FROM PAGE 10 Lowe: I think what I learned with this group is my energy a lot of times dictates theirs. In games where I try to remain stoic and calm, it sometimes doesn’t translate for them. I’ve always tried to be even keel, but I think our team has played better when I start … with being more of a cheerleader in pre-game. That’s when they have performed better. Advocate: Do you have any cool individual and team stats to share? And what impressed you in terms of player stats and team? Lowe: For me I love that we average just about a charge ASKS | FROM PAGE 6 Q: What’s the secret to your longevity? Diet? Exercise? People in your family living a long time? A: Trust in the Lord and prayer. He guides you through the Bible. I pray daily and read the Bible. Growing up, my mother made sure we went to Sunday School. Q: And you led a healthy life. A: I never smoked. I never drank alcohol and I stayed out of the sun. I always stayed in the shade; I got burnt once and thought it was enough. I must have been in High School. It taught me to cover up. We ate healthy, except for dessert, and cooked from scratch. Q: So, where are your folks from? A: My father and mother were both from Nova Scotia and they met at GE and got married. Q: What was it like being a kid in Saugus? A: Saugus was very rural; it was the country. I spent most of my time with my family. As kids, we played kick-the-can – we didn’t have much time because we had to do homework and help around the house with chores. I went to the movies in the Pythian Hall in Saugus Center with my mom – it cost 10 cents, so we didn’t go very often. We got newsreels, cartoons and the movie. In the good old days, we would put on ice skates and skate around the pond; down on the Lynn Commons, they used to flood it with water to make a skating rink. Q: Please tell me about your THE THIBAULT FAMILY: dressed for a special occasion in September 1977. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) late husband, Alfred. How did you meet? What did he do? What do you remember most about him? A: We met at GE. We both worked in the same department. He was from Newburyport and was a great guy. He was tall and handsome, very funny, caring and he could fix anything. He was a machinist (tool and die maker). Q: Did you belong to any local organizations? A: No. I was never one to get into clubs. I was too busy working with kids or spending time with my family. Q: What is your favorite meal? A: Fried clams. But I haven’t had any in a while. Q: What do you do these days? How do you spend your time? Read a lot? Do puzzles or crossword puzzles? Watch “Jeopardy!”? Go on the computer? A: I read magazines, watch birds, watch TV and do word search puzzles. Q: What is your routine like? When do you get up and when do you go to bed? A: I get up around 7 or 7:30 in the morning. I go to bed at 9:30 to 10 at night. I watch TV. My favorite program is Perry Mason. I used to do a lot of stuff for CEF. I used to do a lot of knitting and sewing for the children. But once you get old, you can’t do some of those things anymore. Q: As you look back on your life, is there anything on “the a game and attempt to take multiple. It shows a willingness to sacrifice your body for the team, and there has been a handful of times this year where it has impacted games by getting the other team’s best player off the court. One game that comes to mind is Ana Silva taking three in a game. Advocate: Was there a defining moment for this team where it all came together this season -- and what was that like? Lowe: I think our Arlington Catholic game is where they realized hey, we can compete against good teams. They are a team that competes with some of the best in the state, and for us to go in there and get a win was huge. Advocate: Who among the younger players stepped up this year and how so? Lowe: I don’t really have young players. Everyone is back from last year’s teams, but before she got hurt, I think Taylor Deleidi has given us such great minutes off the bench in terms of defending and hitting shots when we need in games. Hopefully, she’s back for the tournament. Advocate: What kinds of things are you looking to polish as a team as you head into the tourney? Lowe: We need to rebound the basketball. There’s no sugarcoating it – that we just did not go and get the ball in the second half of the season. We gave up 28 against Masco. In the last three minutes of the game, we had four straight possessions where we allowed six offensive rebounds, and they made us pay. Other than that, I’m just looking to keep things right with assignments. Advocate: What NEC team brought out the best in you this year, and what did it do for your team’s growth? Lowe: I thought our most recent game vs. Masco brought out the best in us in terms of how we competed. They are traditionally one of the better teams in the area, and being able to match them in a game we dropped by three is promising for us going into the tournament. It showed the girls they can complete and battle back after going in a hole and being able to take the lead late. Advocate: Same question for a non-league opponent. Lowe: I thought our game at Arlington Catholic, which is a very good team, shows the girls they can compete and win tight games – being down in the fourth and hitting big shots while being able to make adjustments in high-pressure situations. A HAPPY HOME: the Thibault family in May 1963. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) bucket list” – things you wish you had done? Anything you would’ve liked to have done? A: Travel a little more; I would have liked to travel a little more. Q: Where would you like to travel? A: I’d like to go see family, but they are all dead. Q: As you look back on your life, please talk about the biggest changes you have witnessed over the years. What was it like back in the day when you and your husband moved into your first house in Saugus, when you didn’t have all of the modern conveniences of today? A: The ice box to refrigerators and freezers; the invention of washing machines and dryers; telephones; cars and trucks – we used to have to crank them up to start. And there were very few people with them. We walked everywhere. When we got married, we had all of the “modern conveniences” of the day …they just changed over time, like everything else. Q:What do you love about Saugus the most? A: It’s a quiet town and people are friendly. It’s a quiet town, from where I sit. We were the only ones up here [Charles Street] at first. It was a dirt road. When I got the car stuck in the mud, I’d have to wait til my husband got home to get it out. Q: You drove a car. A: I got my license when I was 18 or 19. At that point, Deborah interjected that mom “was a very good driver” who made a decision several years ago to give up driving. ASKS | SEE PAGE 19

Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 22, 2024 Saugus Gardens in the Winter Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable By Laura Eisener L ocal birds, such as our state bird, the blackcapped chickadee (Poecile atricapillus), have a harder time finding food at this time of year since they may have already eaten most of the nuts and seeds found in the landscape. They flock around bird feeders most of the day. Sunflower seeds are beloved by a wide variety of birds. Despite their small size, chickadees have no trouble extracting the seeds from the shells, but some birds’ small beaks are not well adapted to cracking the shells so hulled sunflowers or sunflower “chips” may be easier for them. In just a week it will be March 1, the start of meteorological spring. February’s full moon occurs tomorrow, February 24, and we have an extra day added to the month, February 29. Happy birthday to all the “leaplings,” who celebrate their birthday on that day! Unlike last year when the snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) did not appear until March, this year some of them will live up to their nickname “Fair Maids of February.” If yours haven’t bloomed yet, it may be that they are in a cooler microclimate or that they are a later blooming variety like the giant snowdrops (Galanthus elwesii). The clump of snowdrops I noticed Sunday morning is on the southwest side of a house, so it receives reflected warmth from the foundation. Sunbeams shine on the south side longer in the northern hemisphere, while the north side of hills, trees and buildings are in shade much more of the day. This careful siting of the bulbs encourages them to bloom sooner than they might in other locations. They are under deciduous trees, so they get plenty of sunshine in winter and early spring, but by the time May arrives the emerging leaves give the snowdrop foliage the shade it prefers in summer. Rhododendrons protect their leaves from drying out by curling up when the temperatures are very cold, as it has been for several of the days and nights this week. It takes them only a few hours to uncurl when the temperature rises, so you can get a general idea of how cold it is by just looking out the window at the leaves. Large-leaved rhododendrons like the many popMaria Caniglia’s small-leaved rhododendrons will look like this again in just a few months! (Photo courtesy of Maria Caniglia) This small-leaved rhododendron near Breakheart Reservation’s Visitor Center has flower buds all prepared to bloom in May. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) ular catawba hybrids (Rhododendron catawbiense and hybrids) and our native rosebay rhododendron (Rhododendron maximum) will curl and uncurl several times during the winter, but their leaves stay green. Some of the smallleaved rhododendrons, such as P.J.M. rhododendron hybrids, turn burgundy or purplish for the winter but green up again in spring as they get ready to bloom. Despite the color change, they are still considered evergreens since the leaves are alive year-round and don’t drop off. If you look closely at the plants, you will see flower buds at the ends of the branches on all the rhododendron species now, as long as they were not pruned off at the wrong time this summer! Occasionally flower buds fail to develop if the shrubs lacked adequate nutrients, but in most cases when they have no flower buds visible in winter it is due to having been pruned after the buds formed. Maria Caniglia, who greets visitors to Breakheart Reservation’s Visitor Center, graciously agreed to share pictures of her rhododendron, which blooms lavishly in early May. The deep pink of the blossoms suggests it is the variety ‘Aglo,’ which is a newer relative to P.J.M. – both developed by Weston Nurseries in Hopkinton, Mass. She has a beautiful garden at her home and much to look forward to when spring arrives. Saturday’s sudden snow squalls sugar-coated the evergreens in Saugus Center. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) Editor’s Note: Laura Eisener is a landscape design consultant A tiny clump of snowdrops blooms through the snow in a Lynnhurst garden. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) 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. This black-capped chickadee has had some feathers ruffled by the windy weather this week. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener)

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 22, 2024 Page 13 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Good morning, Saugus! Apparently, the negotiations went well on Tuesday when two members from the Saugus Housing Authority met with Katelynn Lemieux to negotiate a salary and benefits package for her possible hiring as the next executive director of the Saugus Housing Authority. The current Executive Director, Laura Glynn, who plans to leave after 10 years to care for her ailing father, confirmed that the negotiations went well and that an agreement was reached between Lemieux and Housing Authority Chair William Stewart and Member Maureen Whitcomb. Glynn said yesterday that there is a tentative start date for Lemieux for April 1, pending the state’s approval of the contract and benefits that were negotiated. Glynn said she was preparing a package to submit to the state Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities. Lemieux’s hiring would not become official until the EOHLC approves it, according to Glynn. Stay tuned A Super “Shout Out” for Nick Graffeo We received one “Shout Out” this week, but it was a big one from a super Sachem sports fan, former School Committee Member Joseph “Dennis” Gould. He nominated Nicki Graffeo, a volunteer for Saugus TV, who loves to give many athletes on the Sachem sports scene some positive coverage. We received this email from Gould on Monday night: “At tonight’s Sachem boys basketball game Nick Graffeo will be recognized for his volunteer efforts to support our Saugus Sachem boys and girls teams. “As many of you know, I attend at many Sachem boys and girls team’s games, and it is always great to see Nick’s smiling face and his efforts to bring us the games live or on tape that we can’t not attend in person is greatly appreciated. “He also works with Saugus Cable compiling the season long highlights for each sport that is an awesome memory for families and student athletes. “Great job Nick! “Congratulations on this recognition you truly deserved!!! “Dennis Gould” And then there was this “Sachem Nation Alert that was mass-texted out before Monday night’s 6 p.m. boys basketball game “to recognize a member of our community for his dedication to Saugus Athletics… Nick Graffeo was selected by the state athletic directors assoc. to receive an award for his volunteer work with Saugus TV.” Want to “Shout Out” a fellow Saugonian? This is an opportunity for our paper’s readers to single out – in a brief mention – remarkable acts or achievements by Saugus residents or an act of kindness or a nice gesture. Just send an email (mvoge@comcast.net) with a mention in the subject line of “An Extra Shout Out.” No more than a paragraph; anything longer might lend itself to a story and/or a photo. Food Pantry notes The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry is open today (Friday, Feb. 23) from 9:3011 a.m. Legion Breakfast today There’s a good breakfast deal for Saugus veterans and other folks who enjoy a hearty breakfast on Friday mornings. The American Legion Post 210 at 44 Taylor St. in Saugus offers Friday morning breakfasts for the 2023-24 season. Doors open at 7:30 a.m., with breakfast served from 8-9:00 a.m. for an $8 donation. Veterans who cannot afford the donation may be served free. Town Meeting forum set for Monday Due to the Community Room at the Saugus Public Library being used for In-Person Early Voting, there has been some recent rescheduling of the Town Meeting forums. There’s a Town Meeting educational forum set for 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26 in the second floor auditorium at Saugus Town Hall. The sessions for March 25 and April 22 will be held in the Community Room at the library from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Precinct 10 Town Meeting Member Peter Manoogian is providing an opportunity for Saugus citizens who want to learn the basics about Town Meeting – the legislative body of Saugus town government. MaSaugusTV volunteer Nicki Graffeo, who loves to give many athletes on the Sachem sports scene some positive coverage, was honored before Monday night’s boys’ basketball game for recently receiving an award from the state athletic directors association. Please see this week’s “Shout Out.” (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) noogian is a veteran of about four decades in local town government at various levels, including many years as a Town Meeting member. The three sessions Manoogian will be leading this year are tailored for newly elected Town Meeting members or veterans who want to refresh themselves about Robert’s Rules of Order or how to put forward an article for consideration. Budget time nearing Selectmen have scheduled their next meeting for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27 in the first floor conference room at Saugus Town Hall. That session will essentially kick off the town’s municipal budget season. Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree will unveil his spending plan for the 2025 Fiscal Year that begins July 1. Soon after, the town’s Finance Committee will schedule its series of Wednesday review sessions of each of the department budgets and make recommendations for the Annual Town Meeting, which is set to convene on the first Monday in May. Stay tuned. Democratic Town Committee Caucus – Feb. 27 The Saugus Democratic Town Committee (SDTC) will hold its Caucus this Tuesday, Feb. 27, to elect delegates to the Democratic State Convention held in June. The Caucus will be at 7 p.m. at the Saugus Public Safety Building (27 Hamilton St., Second Floor). The Caucus is open to the public, but only registered Saugus Democrats can vote on delegates. The primary function of the SDTC is to support Democratic candidates for office, both locally and at the state level. It also engages in voter education and voter registration. Registered Democrats living in Saugus who are interested in playing an active role in the political process in Saugus are welcome to attend any meetings of the Committee. For questions contact saugusdtc@gmail.com Compost/Recycling DropOff Site winter hours The Town of Saugus Compost/Recycling Drop-Off Site is closed for the winter. But it will reopen for recycling on the third Saturday of March 2024 weather permitting. Please note: The site will be open March 16 during the period from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please contact Scott Brazis, Director of Solid Waste/Recycling, with any questions at 781-231-4036. Kindergarten Enrollment 2024-2025 Open enrollment for kindergarten will begin on Monday, April 22, and continue through Friday, April 26. Kindergarten is free and full day (8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.). Families can pick up a kindergarten registration packet at the main office of the Veterans Early Learning Center between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Completed registration packets will be due on Wednesday, May 22, and Thursday, May 23, during the following hours: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (All registration documents must be included on the packet return dates.) Staff will be available to collect your documentation at the main entrance. Once all documentation is confirmed we will schedule an appointment for a mandatory kindergarten screening. Kindergarten screenings will be held on June 3 & 4 and will last 20 minutes. *While there is no official deadline for kindergarten registration, we ask that you register your student by May 24, to help us effectively plan staffing and programming for next year.” SAVE 2024 Environmental Scholarship Available Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE) is very pleased to announce that it is offering a $1,000 Environmental Scholarship to a Saugus resident who is or will be attending a two- or fouryear college or other educational institution and pursuing a degree in an area that would positively impact the environment. A qualifying applicant may be a 2024 high school graduating senior or a current college undergraduate student continuing their education. Applicants can download the SAVE 2024 Environmental Scholarship Application Form found at www.saugusSAVE.org. Please note: Section C of the application should be identified with your initials only and should provide a brief summary of any of your activities relating THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 15

Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 22, 2024 Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen If you have any questions about this week’s report, e-mail us at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com or call us at (617) 720-1562. Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 49 -Report No. 7 February 12-16, 2024 Copyright © 2024 Beacon Hill Roll Call. All Rights Reserved. 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. 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: https://lp.constantcontactpages. com/su/aPTLucK THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week.This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reviews local senators’ votes in the 2023-2024 on several proposals to raise or lower taxes. Included are comments from legislators and others at the time the measures were voted upon. TAX RELIEF PACKAGE (H 4104) Senate 38-1, approved a tax relief package that supporters said will provide $561.3 million in tax relief in fiscal year 2024 and $1.02 billion per year in subsequent years. Provisions include increasing the rental deduction cap from $3,000 to $4,000; reducing the estate tax for all taxpayers and eliminating the tax for all estates under $2 million by allowing a uniform credit of $99,600; increasing the refundable tax credit for a dependent child, disabled adult or senior from $180 to $310 per dependent in taxable year 2023, and then to $440 in subsequent years while eliminating the child/dependent cap; doubling the refundable senior circuit breaker tax credit from $1,200 to $2,400; increasing the refundable Earned Income Tax Credit from 30 percent to 40 percent of the federal credit; and reducing the short-term capital gains tax rate from 12 percent to 8.5 percent. Other provisions double the lead paint tax credit to $3,000 for full abatement and $1,000 for partial abatement; ensure that employer student loan payments are not treated as taxable compensation; make public transit fares, as well as ferry and regional transit passes and bike commuter expenses, eligible for the commuter expense tax deduction; increase from $1,500 to $2,000 the maximum that municipalities may pay seniors to do volunteer work to reduce their property taxes; raise the annual authorization for the low income housing tax credit from $40 million to $60 million; and allow cities and towns to adopt a local property tax exemption for affordable real estate that is rented by a person whose income is less than a certain level set by the municipality. “We are thrilled to deliver on our promise to pass tax cuts that will result in real savings for the people of Massachusetts, including the country’s largest child and family tax credit that will go back in the pockets of parents and caregivers,” said Gov. Healey. “Everywhere we go, we hear about how people are struggling to keep up with the rising cost of living. This tax package delivers savings for those who need it most, while making long overdue changes that will better allow Massachusetts to compete with other states.” “This tax relief package strikes the critically important balance of providing permanent financial relief to residents and businesses across Massachusetts, without compromising the long-term financial security of the commonwealth,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). “I’m confident that this tax reform legislation will help to make Massachusetts more affordable for all residents, while also helping to make the commonwealth more competitive with other states.” The measure also includes two provisions which the opponents said will result in tax hikes. One would require Massachusetts married couples who file income tax returns jointly at the federal level to do the same at the state level. The other changes are the system under Chapter 62F that requires that annual tax revenue above a certain amount collected by the state go back to the taxpayers. Under current law, the money is returned to taxpayers based on what he or she earned and paid in taxes.The new tax package changed that and provided that each taxpayer will receive a flat rate refund, unrelatedto what they earned or paid in taxes. “The High Tech Council appreciates the effort Gov. Healey and the Legislature put into this first step towards addressing the state’s tax outlier status,” said High Tech Council President Chris Anderson. “Unfortunately, the final tax ‘relief’ legislation falls short of delivering the meaningful change needed, as it includes both an expansion of the voter-approved income surtax and an unconstitutional redistribution of income through changes to the voter-approved Chapter 62F rebate formula.” Anderson concluded, “The High Tech Council looks forward to collaborating with Gov. Healey, her cabinet and legislators across the commonwealth who are committed to defending and strengthening our business climate and the associated high quality of life it brings to Massachusetts residents.” (A “Yes” vote is for the tax relief package. A “No” vote is against it.) Sen. Brendan Crighton Yes FILE TAXES JOINTLY (S 2387) Senate 33-5, approved an amendment that would require Massachusetts couples who file income tax returns jointly at the federal level do the same at the state level. Supporters said this amendment will close a loophole that allows some married couples to file individually – an action that could be used to minimize or avoid the person’s state tax obligations under the recent 4 percent surtax which is in addition to the current flat 5 percent one, on taxpayers’ earnings of more than $1 million annually. Opponents said if filers are forced to file jointly at the state level, the 4 percent surtax will apply to many more filers, which is not what the voters approved on the November 2022 ballot question imposing the 4 percent surtax. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment requiring joint filing. A “No” vote is against the amendment.) Sen. Brendan Crighton Yes REDUCE SHORT TERM CAPITAL GAINS TAX (S 2397) Senate 5-32, rejected an amendment that would reduce the short-term capital gains tax from 12 percent to 5 percent. Amendment supporters said that there are 26 states that currently tax short-term capital gains at a rate of 5 percent or lower, including all of the Bay State’s surrounding states. They asked why the capital gains tax or any tax imposed should be charged at a higher rate than earned income. Amendment opponents said the state cannot afford the $117 million loss in revenue that this tax cut would cost this year. They argued the cut would do nothing to help the costs of housing and living. (A “Yes” vote is for the reduction to 5 percent. A “No” vote is against the reduction.) Sen. Brendan Crighton No INCREASE ESTATE/DEATH TAX EXEMPTION (S 2397) Senate 5-33, rejected an amendment that would increase from $1 million to $5 million the amount of money that is tax exempt from the value of a person’s estate when calculating the state’s estate/death tax that a person is required to pay following their death before distribution to any beneficiary. The increase to $5 million would be implemented over ten years. Most Republicans are against any such tax and coined the name “death tax” to imply that the government taxes you even after you die. Most Democrats support the tax and call it an “estate tax” to imply that this tax is mostly paid by the wealthy. Amendment supporters said that Massachusetts is one of only 12 states that have an estate/ death tax and that the Bay State’s is the most aggressive of the 12. They said that in light of the high value of houses, with the average home price more than $500,000, the $1 million threshold of this “unfair and regressive” tax is too low and noted the federal tax exempts the first $12 million. They noted that Massachusetts is losing many residents, who move to Florida and other states where this tax does not even exist. Amendment opponents said the proposed bill already raises the exemption from $1 million to $2 million and noted that will cost $185 million. They said a hike to $5 million is excessive and unaffordable and will cost hundreds of millions of dollars more. They noted that lowering the estate tax is not the only way to help seniors and their families and noted there are many other initiatives in the bill that help seniors. (A “Yes” vote is for increasing the exemption to $5 million. A “No” vote is against increasing it.) Sen. Brendan Crighton No TAX REVENUE FROM MILLIONAIRE’S TAX (S 3) Senate 5-34, rejected an amendment that would remove a section in the budget that exempts tax revenue generated from the recently voter-approved Millionaire Tax from counting toward the allowable state tax revenue limitations, under Chapter 62F, which provides that whenever revenue collections in a fiscal year exceed an annual cap tied to wage and salary growth, the excess is returned to taxpayers. Last year, $3 billion in refunds were returned to taxpayers when the law was triggered for just the second time since its passage in 1986. The revenue from the Millionaire Tax is deposited into the new Education and Transportation Stabilization Fund. “It’s refreshing to see some lawmakers put the interests of the taxpayers at the forefront,” said Paul Craney, a spokesperson for the Mass Fiscal Alliance which supported the amendment to remove the section. “Senate Republicans came to today’s debate well prepared. They passionately spoke out in favor of their ideas to protect the taxpayers and preserve the very popular taxpayer protection voter approved law known as 62F. Senate Democrats want to break the will of the voters by excluding the new millionaire’s tax revenue from the total calculation for rebates back to the taxpayers from 62F. That goes against the will of the voters as the law is written and today’s debate by Senate Republicans made that point very clearly.” Amendment opponents said the amendment will put the new revenue in jeopardy and argued this new revenue is earmarked for education and transportation and must be protected and treated differently than other tax revenue. (Please note what a “Yes” and “No” vote mean. The amendment was on striking the section that exempts tax revenue generated from the recently voter-approved Millionaire Tax from counting toward the allowable state tax revenue limitations. Therefore, a “Yes” vote is for the amendment that favors tax revenue generated from the recently voter-approved Millionaire Tax counting toward the allowable state tax revenue limitations. A “No” vote is against the amendment and supports exempting the revenue from the allowable state tax revenue limitations.) Sen. Brendan Crighton No SEND 90 PERCENT OF CAPITAL GAINS TAX REVENUE ABOVE $1 BILLION TO THE RAINY DAY FUND (S 3) Senate 3-36, rejected an amendment that would maintain the current 90/5/5 law under which 90 percent of the capital gains tax collections exceeding $1 billion goes to the Rainy Day Fund, 5 percent to the State Retiree Benefits Trust Fund and 5 percent to the State Pension Liability Fund. The amendment would replace a pending 60/20/20 proposal that would send, in fiscal 2024 only, 60 percent of the $1 billion excess to the Rainy Day Fund while sending 20 percent to the State Retiree Benefits Trust Fund and 20 percent to the State Pension Liability Fund. Amendment supporters said it is essential to provide 90 percent to the Rainy Day Fund which helps bail out the state during slow economic times when tax revenues shrink. Amendment opponents said the Rainy Day Fund is flush with BEACON HILL ROLL | SEE PAGE 15

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 22, 2024 Page 15 BEACON HILL ROLL | FROM PAGE 14 $7 billion and argued these retiree and pension funds are currently underfunded and need some additional money for just one year. (A “Yes” vote is for maintaining the current 90/5/5 formula. A “No” vote is for the 60/20/20 formula.) Sen. Brendan Crighton N o ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL ONLINE CAR SALES (H 351) – The House gave initial approval to a bill that makes online sales of cars subject to the same law as if the sales were executed at the dealership’s physical place of business. Supporters said the bill aims to modernize the law regarding online car buying by not forcing dealers to provide a threeday return policy for online auto purchases. The measure would make it so the businesses selling these cars would have the choice to make all purchases final as long as that fact is clearly disclosed to the customer, instead of making the dealer pay for the sometimes significant transportation costs associated with a customer changing their mind. They noted that people shopping for a car online have the benefit of a lot of information to make this important decision, as well as the luxury to shop for many cars at once located over a great distance. “Due to the increasing reliance on online automotive purchases and the changing landscape of the modern economy, this legislation would modernize the motor vehicle purchase process by bringing online automotive purchases into the 21st century,” said co-sponsor Rep. Jack Lewis (D-Framingham). “This legislation does not have any impact on current consumer protections such as inspections or lemon laws.” “I’m proud to join auto dealers in Framingham and across the commonwealth in keeping up with how car buying takes place in 2024,” said co-sponsor Rep. Priscila Sousa (D-FramingSOUNDS | FROM PAGE 13 to the environment, as well as describe how you feel your career choice will positively impact the environment. Please email your application – no later than midnight on April 19, 2024 – to: SAVE Co-President Ann Devlin at adevlin@aisle10.net What’s new at the Saugus Public Library? There’s always something interesting going on. Here’s a few activities worth checkham). “I believe if shoppers are given the proper information to make an informed decision, auto dealers should not be forced to adhere to antiquated policies that ultimately hurt our businesses. The passing of this bill would make the benefits of online car buying more evenly shared between the dealer and customer while still protecting both.” FORTUNE TELLERS (H 3893) – The House gave initial approval to legislation that would eliminate the current state law requiring that all fortune telling applicants must have lived in the city or town in which they are seeking their license to practice for at least one continuous year prior to filing their application. “This law was brought to my attention by one of my municipalities as they were doing research on entertainment,” said sponsor Rep. Susannah Whipps (U-Athol). “The bill [was] filed on their behalf and in the interest of removing old laws that have become antiquated.” BAN ALL PRODUCTS MADE IN RUSSIA (H 343) – A bill before the Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee would ban the purchase and/or consumption by all Massachusetts consumers and entities of any product made in Russia. The bill’s co-sponsors, Reps. Patrick Kearney (D-Scituate) and Michelle DuBois (D-Brockton) did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking why they filed the bill and why it would be good for the Bay State. Mark Marget from Needham Massachusetts, a student who attends Bentley College, was the only person who has testified on the measure. He told the committee there are many moral, ethical, strategic, practical and safety reasons to pass an imports ban. “Russian products simply are not safe because of the current regime,” said Marget who describes himself as a “well-informed historian and geopolitician who has conducted academic research on the war in Ukraine.” ing out: Adult Craft Night! It’s set for Tuesday, March 5, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Brooks Room on the second floor. The upcoming craft will be handwarmers. Keep the last of the winter chill away with these herbal handwarmers – made with dried corn and lavender. These are eco-friendly and reusable. Please register in advance; space is limited. Call 781-2314168 or register online using our Events Calendar: sauguspubliclibrary.org/events “Authoritarian dictatorships fundamentally have no legal accountability to their own citizens and as such a regime like Putin’s would have no reason to make his people accountable towards international laws,” continued Marget. “And unlike China, Russia is not swayed by economic consequences for political gain. In fact, part of Putin’s own regime security policy involves depoliticizing the masses through cheap and easy access to alcohol. Therefore, there is nothing deterring the Russian State from striking our own citizens with harmful consumer goods and as such, an imports ban needs to be considered for the safety of the commonwealth.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “Massachusetts has the opportunity to be a global leader in Applied AI – but it’s going to take us bringing together the brightest minds in tech, business, education, health care and government. That’s exactly what this task force will do. Members of the task force will collaborate on strategies that keep us ahead of the curve by leveraging AI and GenAI technology, which will bring significant benefit [to] our economy and communities across the state.” ---Gov. Maura Healey upon signing an Executive Order establishing the Artificial Intelligence Strategic Task Force to study AI and Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) technology and its impact on the state, private businesses, higher education institutions and constituents. “This latest report proves that Massachusetts is not immune from 21st century anti-abortion attacks—this data privacy crisis is right here in our backyard. If these extremists are able to use our location data to target abortion seekers with digital advertising, they can also use it to harass, threaten or litigate against patients and providers in our state. Massachusetts has a responsibility to protect our location data and ensure that this personal information cannot be sold to hostile, out-of-state actors.” Cradles to Crayons: The Boston Bruins, Cradles to Crayons, Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and Wonderfund are once again partnering to rally communities in support of children in need across Massachusetts by encouraging donations of new pajamas. The drive began on Feb. 1 and will run through Feb. 29. Here is how you can get involved and support the 17th Annual Bruins PJ Drive: 1) Register on our website and learn more about this ---Rebecca Hart Holder, president of Reproductive Equity Now, on reports that a data broker company allegedly tracked people’s visits to nearly 600 Planned Parenthood locations across 48 states, including Massachusetts, and provided that data to inform one of the nation’s largest anti-abortion ad campaigns. “These programs will put Massachusetts further on the path to greater food security and economic prosperity and achieving our climate goals. The more food grown here, the less reliance we will have on importing from other parts of the country and world, ultimately decreasing our carbon footprint.” ---Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper announcing $8.2 million to support greater food access to residents in underserved Massachusetts communities in order to help strengthen the local food system and address food insecurity. “Given that candidates are already able to draw nomination papers for the regularly scheduled state election for the 6th Plymouth House District, the House will not call a special election, as doing so would burden communities with the added costs associated with holding a special election, only to hold another election a few months later for that same seat.” ---House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy) telling the State House News Service why he will not call for a special election for the South Shore House seat vacated by former Rep. Josh Cutler (D-Plymouth) who resigned from the House to become Gov. Maura Healey’s Undersecretary of Apprenticeship, Work-based Learning and Policy in the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. “Amidst the legislative session’s peak, Speaker Mariano apparently prioritizes politics over delivering tangible legislative outcomes for the residents of Pembroke, Duxbury, Marshfield, Hanson and Halifax. Should a constituent raise concerns regardyear’s PJ Drive. 2) Collect new pajamas, size 12-18 months through 18/20 (adult medium). 3) Drop off or ship your donation to Cradles to Crayons, 281 Newtonville Ave., Newton, MA 02460. 4) Celebrate and appreciate. Your donations will provide thousands of children with a warm pair of pajamas. loon! Bingo is back at the KowJoin the Kowloon Restaurant for Wednesday Night ing bills or community issues, Speaker Mariano and the Beacon Hill leadership bear full responsibility as those phone calls and e-mails are met with a limited response from staff or go unanswered all together.” ---MassGOP Chairwoman Amy Carnevale on Marian’s decision not to hold a special election. 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 February 12-16, the House met for a total of 28 minutes and the Senate met for a total of 23 minutes. Mon. Feb. 12 House11:01 a.m. to 11:17 a.m. Senate 11:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Tues. Feb. 14No House session No Senate session Wed. Feb. 15 No House session No Senate session Thurs. Feb. 16 House11:01 a.m. to11:13 a.m. Senate 11:29 a.m. to11:37 a.m. Fri. Feb. 9No 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. Bingo. The event takes place every Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and will continue to April 3. Entry is free. Games, prizes and music highlight the event. For more information, call the Kowloon Restaurant at 781-233-0077 or visit online at www.kowloonrestaurant.com March 8 Night Dance Jam at the Kowloon The Kowloon Restaurant is set to host Friday Night Dance Jam where Motown THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 16

Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 22, 2024 Sy Senior a Dear Savvy Senior, I have arthritis and hand tremors that affects my grip strength and makes brushing my teeth diffi cult. I’ve read that electric toothbrushes can help make the job easier. Can you make any recommendations for seniors? Arthritic Alice Dear Alice, For seniors who suff er from arthritis or have other hand weaknesses or tremors, an electric toothbrush is an often turned to solution for keeping your teeth clean. At the push of a button, an electric toothbrush will do everything but shake, rattle and roll to do the cleaning for you, and most come with a wide, slightly weighted handle and rubberized grip that make them easier and more comfortable to hold on to. How to Choose With dozens of different electric toothbrushes on the market today, here are several points to consider to help you choose: Cost: The cost of electric toothbrushes will range from $10 for a model with replaceable AA batteries to more than $200 for some models with rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, multiple brushing modes, smartphone integrations, and other features. How much are you willing to spend? Brushing action: Brush heads tend to be either “spinning” (they rotate very fast in one direction, then the other, and bristles may pulsate in and out) or “sonic” (they vibrate side to side). Both methods are eff ective and a matter of personal preference. Electric versus battery: Choose a brush with a builtin rechargeable battery and an electric charging station. They’re much more convenient and cost eff ective than toothbrushes that use replaceable batteries. Brushing timer: Since most dentists recommend brushing for two minutes (most adults average about 45 seconds), get an electric toothbrush with a built-in brushing timer – most have them. Some brushes will even split the two minutes onto four 30-second intervals and will notify you when it’s time to switch to a diff erent quadrant of your mouth. Extra features: Most higher-priced electric brushes come with extra features like Senin r ior or by Jim Miller Easy-to-Use Dental Care Products for Elderly Seniors cleaning modes, pressure sensors, a charge-level display and more. There are even “smart” toothbrushes that connect to a smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth to track brushing habits. What extra features do you want? Best Electric Toothbrushes According to Consumer Reports – an independent, nonprofit product testing and research organization – the top electric toothbrushes for 2024 are the Oral-B iO 7 Series ($150); Oral B Genius X 10000 ($200); Bruush Electric Toothbrushes ($95); and the Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 6100 ($120). And the top rated low-cost electric toothbrush is the Brightline 86700 ($30). The New York Times Wirecutter, another popular product reviewing service, rates the Oral-B Pro 1000 ($40) as the best electric toothbrush followed by the Philips Sonicare 4100 ($40). Easier Flossing Tools If fl ossing has become challenging too, a good alternative to traditional string fl oss are fl oss picks. These are disposable plastic-handle tools that have fl oss threaded onto them, which makes them easier to hold and use. DenTek, Oral-B and others sell packages for a few dollars or check out the Listerine UltraClean Access Flosser, which comes with a toothbrush-like handle for a better reach. Some other fl ossing products to consider that are easy on the hands are the WaterPik Power Flosser ($15), which gently vibrates to dislodge embedded food particles between your teeth. Or consider a water fl osser, which use high-pressured pulsating water to remove food particles and plaque and will stimulate your gums in the process. WaterPik offers a variety of water flossing products at prices ranging between $40 and $140, as does Oral Breeze, which off ers the Shower Breeze and Quick Breeze water fl ossers (around $40) that connects directly to your faucet or shower head. All of these dental care products can also be found at your local pharmacy or retailer that sells personal care items or online. 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. SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 15 meets Freestyle, starring the Classic Supremes, The Cover Girls, P2, Lance Bernard Bryant and Jovian Ford. DJ Ricky will spin club classics. The event is slated for March 8. VIP Tickets are $75 per person for reserved seating, buffet and photos with the artists. Doors open for VIP tickets from 6-8 p.m. General admission tickets are $65 per person for reserved seating only. Doors open for general admission tickets at 8 p.m. Showtime is 9 p.m. Tickets are available by Order Online at Kowloonrestaurant.com or the Kowloon front desk or charge-by-phone: 781-2330077. For more information, call the Kowloon Restaurant at 781-233-0077 or visit online at www.kowloonrestaurant.com Wednesday fi reside chat at Breakheart The state Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) invites the public to join agency staffer Ben Jenelle, DCR District 5 Fire Warden, by the fire in Breakheart Reservation’s Visitor Center on Wednesday morning (Feb. 28, 10 a.m.). This off ers visitors a unique opportunity to engage directly with a DCR expert and learn more about the agency’s work, with a specifi c focus on Breakheart Reservation. Learn from a fi rsthand account of the Breakheart fires from the Spring/Summer of 2022 and understand their impact on the reservation. The Warden will tell us about the measures taken by DCR to manage and mitigate future fi re risks. Maple sugarin’ time! Come to Breakheart Reservation Saturday, March 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this fun annual event. Experience the process of maple sugarin’ from tapping a tree to sampling real maple syrup. The hands-on tour includes the history of maple sugaring from Native Americans to today, tree identifi cation & tapping, wood splitting, the evaporator and a tasting station. For more information or questions, please call 781233-0834 or stop by the Visitor Center at Breakheart Reservation, 177 Forest St., Saugus. Winter is calling at Breakheart If you love hiking, nature and the great outdoors, there’s a lot going on this winter at Breakheart Reservation – courtesy of the state Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR). All programs are free and open to the public. An adult must accompany children. Reasonable accommodations available upon request. Parking fees may apply depending on the program location. For more information, please email Jessica Narog-Hutton, Visitor Services Supervisor, at jessica. narog-hutton@mass.gov Here are a few programs that DNR has in the works: · On Sundays now through March, why not do something easy, like a Sunday morning hike from 10 a.m. to noon. Check in at the Visitor Center (177 Forest St., Saugus). Join the Park Interpreter for a weekly guided hike. Each trip will highlight natural and historic features that make Breakheart unique. Hikes will be moderately paced and range from two to three miles over sometimes uneven and rocky terrain. This activity is best suited for ages eight years and up. The hike will be canceled in the event of heavy rain. · On Thursdays now through March, the Camp Nihan Educational Center (121 Walnut St., Saugus) will off er the Wild Breakheart Series from 9 to 10 a.m. Join Breakheart staff for this rotating nature series that will explore diff erent aspects of Breakheart in the wintertime. This month learn about animal tracking. Discover how tracks that animals leave behind can tell us a story about what they do when no one is around. In March be a part of the Breakheart Birding Club. Discover what birds are starting to come back for the spring and what birds stay from the winter. · On Fridays now through March, check out Kidleidoscope from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Visitor Center (177 Forest St., Saugus). Come join a park interpreter for a story time and nature walk. Complete a small craft and explore the woods! Walks are gently paced and approximately one mile, though not accessible for strollers. This activity is appropriate for families with children who are three to five years old. Meet at the Visitor Center. · On Saturdays now through March, “Step into the Past” from 10 a.m.to noon at the Visitor Center (177 Forest St., Saugus). Join the park interpreter to discover the park history. Hikes are about two and a half miles and of moderate difficulty along rocky trails with several stops. Best for adults and older children with a keen interest in history. Meet outside the Visitor Center. This activity will be canceled in the event of rain. · First and third Saturdays: Stories in Stone: Breakheart has been shaped not only by nature but by the many people who have called it home. · Second and fourth Saturdays: Glacial Giants: Countless clues to a glacial past dot the landscape. If one knows where to look, this hidden geologic history can be revealed. About The Saugus Advocate We welcome press releases, news announcements, freelance articles and courtesy photos from the community. Our deadline is noon Wednesday. If you have a story idea, an article or photo to submit, please email me at mvoge@comcast.net or leave a message at 978-683-7773. Let us become your hometown newspaper. 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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 22, 2024 Page 17 Tips for purchasing furniture online O nly shop with reputable retailers. Research a retailer’s page before deciding to do business with them. Reputable sellers provide information about their company and always have valid contact information. Look for company reviews online; for example, on BBB.org, shoppers can find out if an online retailer is BBB Accredited, read consumer complaints and reviews. Understand the store’s return and refund policy. Return shipping for heavy items, such as furniture, can get costly. Some retailers may have unique restrictions for delivery and returns because of the coronavirus pandemic. Before placing an order, read carefully or call the retailer directly to find out upfront if a retailer has a return policy, if refunds are available, how refunds are issued, what the return process is, who pays for return shipping, and whether or not a restocking fee is charged. This information will often help decide whether or not you will complete the order. Get to know the delivery options. Typically, furniture retailers offer three kinds of shipping, and each one may have a different cost. Front door delivery: the packaged product will be shipped to your front door and no further. Inside delivery: the delivery person will take the packaged furniture into your home, sometimes into the room of your choice. White glove delivery: the delivery person will take the packaged box to the room of your choice, unbox it and assemble it if necessary. They will also clean up any mess from the packaging and take it with them. Ask before placing the order if these delivery options are available, as some retailers have changed to curbside or simply front door delivery service to avoid contact delivery. Measure your space - will it fit through the door? Be extra conscientious when measuring the space where the new furniture will go. A small mistake when taking measurements can mean the difference between the new sofa fitting comfortably in the living room or not fitting through the doorway and down the hall! Make sure to measure doorways, ceiling heights, and any hallway space (including banisters) the furniture must get through to reach its final destination. Choose the color carefully. As they appear on a computer screen, furniture colors can be significantly different from how they look in real life. Look at furniture images on different devices to get a better feel for the color. Consumer reviews can be helpful, too, as many people will comment if the furniture is darker or lighter than it appears online. Read several reviews. When finding the ideal piece or furniture, read as many consumer reviews as possible, keeping a critical eye out for comments about the quality of the furniture and the experience with the retailer. Use these for reference before making a final purchasing decision. Come watch Polymnia Choral Society tell the story of Anne Frank’s diary, life and legacy F or over 70 years, Polymnia Choral Society has been delivering great performances to acknowledge and honor the important times in our lives. On Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 7:30 p.m., Polymnia will be performing “Annelies” by James Whitbourn. It’s a powerful and dramatic work in 14 movements that details the life of Anne Frank during the time she was in hiding during World War II. Also included in the piece are excerpts from her diary. Come experience Polymnia Choral Society’s performance of songs inspired by Anne Frank’s writings, life and legacy. In addition, educational materials regarding the Holocaust, Anne Frank’s life and her diary’s influence will be available for the audience to learn more about these topics. Due to the seriousness of this concert’s subject matter, it would be appropriate for adults and children aged 12 and up to attend. This concert will be held at the Melrose Performing Arts Center at Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School (350 Lynn Fells Pkwy., Melrose, Mass.). Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and $15 for students. To purchase tickets for this concert, visit https://polymnia. org/about-our-upcoming-season/ or Miter Biter (479 Main St., Melrose) or call 617-6335006. For more information about Polymnia: www. polymnia.org/about Ask questions right up until making a purchasing decision. Reputable furniture companies will happily answer any questions about a specific product until the button to purchase it is clicked. When in doubt, contact the company directly. For example, maybe it’s essential to know whether the feet of a couch unscrew so it will fit through a tight doorway. Many companies are also willing to send fabric swatches for a reasonable fee – a good idea if there is a specific color or texture preference to match in the room. Do a price compari - son. Some pieces of furniture are available from multiple retailers, so always compare prices before getting the best deal. Don’t forget to factor in shipping fees and taxes when comparing prices. For store financing, rent-toown, and layaway plans, carefully read the fine print. Since furniture can get expensive, many retailers offer store financing, layaway plans, and rent-to-own options. If you are considering one option, carefully read the financing plan. How much interest is charged? How long does the payment plan last? How many payments over how many months or years will it last? Is there an fee to pay the balance in full? Get the answers to all of these questions before signing a finance agreement. Inspect furniture upon delivery. Before signing any delivery paperwork, inspect the furniture. If it is damaged or missing pieces, you don’t have to accept it. When a delivery is refused because of damage, you will no longer be responsible for payment. For more information Learn more about safe online shopping by reading the BBB Tip: Smart Shopping Online tip. Read the FTC’s advice on renting to own. When researching a furniture retailer, look to businesses who adhere to the BBB Standards for Trust. Read more about BBB’s Accreditation Standards. CAPITAL GAINS TAX EXCLUSION AND IRREVOCABLE TRUSTS P eople often question if they transfer their principal residence into an irrevocable trust, will they still be entitled to the capital gains tax exclusion upon a subsequent sale, pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 121. The answer is yes. A married couple filing a joint income tax return has the right to exclude up to $500,000 of capital gain on the sale of their principal residence. The limit is $250,000 for a single taxpayer. The capital gain is simply the difference between the selling price and the cost basis of the home. The cost basis of the home is determined by adding the original purchase price, plus capital improvements over theyears as well as expenses associated with selling the home such as a broker’s commission, tax stamps, legal fees, fixing up expenses and any other expenses associated with the sale. In some cases, you also have the benefit of using the date of death value as part of the cost basis if one of the spouses were to die. For example, if husband and wife purchased a home 25 years ago for $250,000 and the husband died 10 years ago when the home’s value was $350,000, upon a subsequent sale of the home by the wife, the cost basis is computed as follows (also assume capital improvements prior to husband’s death were $30,000 and selling expense were $25,000): ½ of the $250,000 purchase price is allocated to wife, or $125,000. She only owned 50% of the home. ½ of the fair market value of home at the time of husband’s death is $175,000 ($350,000 x ½, since the husband only had a 50% interest in the home at the time of his death). ½ of the capital improvements attributed to wife, or $15,000. Selling expenses of $25,000. In this example, the cost basis would be $340,000 ($125,000 + $175,000 + $15,000 + $25,000). If the home were sold for $575,000, the capital gain would be $235,000. The entire gain would be non-taxable. Since the husband passed away, one half of the fair market value of the home at thetime of his death enters into the calculation of the wife’s cost basis. This is referred to as the “step-up in cost basis”. For the $500,000 capital gains tax exclusion to apply, the married couple must have lived in the home for 2 out of the previous 5 years prior to the actual sale. Since the irrevocable income-only trust is designed to qualify under the “grantor-type” trust rules, the law treats the Settlors/Donors/Grantors of the trust as the owners for tax purposes. What makes the trust a grantor-type trust for capital gains tax purposes is the reserved right in the Settlors to direct where the trust principal and/or income of the trust can go during the Settlors’ lifetime. In accordance with Internal Revenue Code Section 674(a), this retained power is what makes the trust a grantor-type trust for capital gains tax purposes, thereby preserving the capital gains tax exclusion. This is referred to as a lifetime special power of appointment. Most often, a lifetime special power of appointment and a testamentary special power of appointment provision is included in an irrevocable Trust. The testamentary special power of appointment is designed to allow the Settlor the ability to change the ultimate beneficiary of the Trust by exercising that power of appointment via the Settlor’s Last Will and Testament being submitted to a probate court upon death. A power of appointment is essentially a power to redirect where the Trust principal will go. This also results in an incomplete gift for gift tax purposes. .Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney,Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a masters degree in taxation.

Page 18 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 22, 2024 OBITUARIES Michael C. Halley We follow Social Distancing Guidelines! Frank Berardino MA License 31811 • 24 - Hour Service • Emergency Repairs BERARDINO Plumbing & Heating Residential & Commercial Service Gas Fitting • Drain Service 617.699.9383 Senior Citizen Discount O f Saugus, formerly of Charlestown. Entered into eternal life, suddenly on Saturday, February 10, 2024. He was 48 years of age. Mike was born in Boston on December 29, 1975, a son of James Halley and Linda (Messenheimer) Halley. He grew up in Charlestown and attended St. Clements Parochial School in Somerville and graduated from St. Clements High School in 1993. Mike was a Business Agent for Teamsters Union Local #25, of which he has been a loyal member for 27 years. He was a former past President and Business Agent for Teamsters Union Local #259 and was an employee of The Boston Globe. Mike was a dedicated union member of the Teamsters and dedicated himself as co-chair of the Teamsters Toy Drive, co-chair of the Teamsters Blood Drive, co-chair of Local # 25 Golf Scholarship Fund and was involved in the committee for the gala for autism. Mike was very devoted to his two children and wife, Christine, putting them miles before himself. When the kids were growing up, he dedicated his time to coaching each of their baseball and softball teams for little league in Saugus. He was incredibly loving and passionate to those he surrounded himself with. He nevDeputy Project Manager (Everett, MA) F/T - Analyze & coord the sched, timeline, procurement, staffing, & budget of our general contracting projects. Lead & guide the work of technical staff. Serve as a point of contact for our customers. Communicate w/ key stakeholders to determine project reqmts & objectives. Dvlp or update project plans incl info such as objectives, technologies, scheds, funding, & staffing. $66,602/yr. Bach deg in Mgmt or Bus Admin or closely rltd. Also accepted is HS or GED + 24 mos exp in job offd or as Project Mgr, or as Project Mgmt Specialist, Asst Project Mgr or closely rltd. Email your resume to P.J. Spillane Company, Inc., Attn: Sarah Spillane, Chief Executive Officer / sspillane@pjspillane.com Your Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $150 per paper in-town per year or $200 per paper out-of-town per year. Name_________________________________________ Address_______________________________________ City_______________ State_______ Zip ____________ CC# _______________________________ Exp. _____ Sec. code____ Advocate (City):___________________ Clip & Mail Coupon with Credit Card, Check or Money Order to: Advocate Newspapers Inc. PO Box 490407, Everett, MA 02149 Clean-Outs! We take and dispose from cellars, attics, garages, yards, etc. Call Robert at: 781-844-0472 er failed to light up a room full of smiles. Mike is the beloved husband of 22 years to Christine A. (Frazier) Halley. He is the devoted father of Owen Halley and Corinne Halley. He is the loving son of James Halley and his wife, Dorothy and Linda (Messenheimer) Halley. He is the dear brother of Jennifer Chafe and her husband, Jason. He is the beloved grandson of the late Doris Messenheimer, Paul Messenheimer, Patricia Halley and James Halley. He is the beloved uncle of Natalie Chafe and is also survived by his many loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends were invited to attend Mike’s Funeral Mass on Saturday morning, February 17, 2024 in St. Catherine of Genoa Church, Somerville. Visiting Hours were held on Friday, February 16, in The Carr Funeral Home, Charlestown. In lieu of flowers, kindly make a memorial donation in Mike’s name to Teamsters Union Local #25, Toy Drive, 544 Main St., Charlestown, MA 02129. For Advertising with RESULTS, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-233-4446 or info@advocatenews.net

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 22, 2024 Page 19 1.On Feb. 23, 1903, what museum named after a female who traveled the world opened in Boston? 2.How are Leavenworth, Kans., Terre Haute, Ind., and Yazoo City, Miss., similar? 3.What mammal does not have vocal cords? 4.According to Guinness World Records, a company in the Philippines held “the largest human mattress dominoes” event with 2,355 people; what happened to the matASKS | FROM PAGE 11 Deborah: She just came home one day and said, “I don’t want to drive anymore, but don’t get rid of my car.” I was fortunate that we didn’t have to have that conversation [about driving]. She just gave it up. She was a good driver and never got into any tresses? 5.On Feb. 24, 1938, Dupont began commercial production of nylon toothbrush bristles; reportedly, what hair was used as the fi rst bristles (in China in the 1400s): badger, horse or pig? 6.In what book series would you fi nd the Ministry of Magic? 7.How are “Advise & Consent” (1962), “The Man” (1972) and “Of Thee I Sing” (1972, TV) similar? 8.On Feb. 25, 1956, what accidents. She decided to stop one day. Q: What do you think is the most amazing thing about your mom? Deborah: She’s very strong. She’s been just strong and stoic and never wavered in doing what she thought was right. Some people change with the wind. But she knew who she Soviet leader gave a speech called “On the Cult of Personality and Its Consequences”? 9.What is the source of the name of Demerara sugar? 10.What is HTTP spelled out? 11.On Feb. 26, 1919, Congress approved the first national park east of the Mississippi, Lafayette National Park, which is now called what? 12.What food company mascot said, “Ho, Ho, Ho!” 13.What comic strip character, whose name is the same as the name of the strip, lived in Dogpatch? 14.On Feb. 27, 1807, what author of “Tales of a Wayside Inn” (in Sudbury, is. She’s just a strong woman., Q: Anything else that you would like to say about your mom? A: She was a fabulous cook and she loved to entertain. Her pie crust is world renown and her pecan pie was amazing. An interesting thing: She thought her first name was Sarah until she went to get her Mass.) and “The Village Blacksmith” was born? 15.How are globe and Jerusalem similar? 16.Whose fi rst album was “Greetings from Asbury Park N.J.”? 17.On Feb. 28, 1646, Lynn., Mass., resident Roger Scott was found guilty of sleeping in church by a tithingman and whipped; what was a tithingman? 18.In 1954 what was made the official presidential song? 19.What substance in the skin causes freckles to come out in the sun? 20.On Feb. 29, 1960, the first-ever Playboy Club opened in what city? birth certifi cate so she could work at GE. My mom never remarried after my dad died because she thought no one would ever meet my father’s standards. He was a private in the U.S. Army. He was 10 years older than my mom. He was a confi rmed bachelor. When he was thinking about getUnlock your dream home with a trusted real estate agent by your side. 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ONE WILL HAVE 3 BEDROOMS AND ONE BATH. OPEN CONCEPT PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING. HIGH QUALITY FINISHES FROM TOP TIER APPLIANCES TO ELEGANT FINISHES.. A SERENE WOODED SETTING WHILE BEING CONVENIENT TO SCHOOLS, SHOPPING, DINING AND MAJOR TRANSPORTATION ROUTES. THIS IS AN EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A PIECE OF THIS THRIVING COMMUNITY AT AN UNBELIEVABLE PRICE. LOW PARK RENT OF 450 A MONTH. INCLUDES TAXES, WATER AND SEWER, RUBBISH REMOVAL AND SNOW PLOWING. ACT NOW BEFORE PRICE INCREASE. EXPECTED OCCUPANCY DATE APRIL 2024 DANVERS $249,900 CALL ERIC 781-223-0289

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