SAUGUS Advocate Online at: www.advocatenews.ne Advocate Online at: www.advocatenews.net Vol. 25, No. 8 -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 781-233-4446 Friday, February 24, 2023 DEFENDING HIS HONOR WIN Waste Signature Controversy Cogliano said he expects to “be cleared of any wrongdoing” By Mark E. Vogler B oard of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano said he was recently contacted by the state Ethics Commission regarding his eff orts to help WIN Waste Innovations defend itself in a federal lawsuit. But Cogliano said he doesn’t expect anything to come from the commission’s apparent probe into whether he acted improperly as a public offi cial by gathering signatures for WIN (formerly Wheelabrator Technologies) from Saugus residents whose testimony could challenge the lawsuit’s claims that WIN’s trash-to-energy plant on Route 107 was causing odor, Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano made a public statement at Wednesday night’s (Feb. 22) meeting, declaring he did nothing improper by collecting signatures of Saugus residents to help WIN Waste Innovations challenge a federal lawsuit that alleged the company’s trash-to-energy plant caused odor and noise problems. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS....Nice Colonial offers spacious kitchen with maple cabinets, granite to Saugus Center. of rig f smartpho Vieww thhee interior y fthis home ght on yo our hone. dust and other problems. “Judging by the questions I was asked, I’m confi dent I’ll be cleared of any wrongdoing because I’m not paid by WIN and the town is not a party to the suit,” Cogliano told The Saugus Advocate Wednesday night. Earlier in the evening, Cogliano read a brief statement to fellow selectmen, disclosing that an Ethics Commission representative contacted him last Friday (Feb. 17) seeking answers to two questions. “Number One: ‘Are you employed and get compensation from Wheelabrator?’ The answer was “No,’” Cogliano said. “Question Number Two: ‘Is the Town of Saugus party to that class action lawsuit?’ The answer was ‘No.’ The gentleman from the state Ethics Commission said ‘Thank you Mr. Cogliano. Have a nice weekend,’” he said. “So, for those of you who want to make a big issue out of it, best of luck to you. That’s the truth and I guarantee nothing will come out of it.” Lawsuit cites alleged conflict of interests A motion filed in U.S. District Court in Boston earlier this month on behalf of Brenda Sweetland and others involved in a 2021 class action lawsuit against WIN over noxious odors and other quality of life issues seeks to have the declarations obtained by Cogliano excluded as evidence in the case. “Despite this obvious conflict of interest between Mr. Cogliano’s role as a public representative of Saugus residents and his support of Wheelabrator, and a new Host Community Agreement that will net the town millions in revenue, Wheelabrator solicited Mr. Cogliano to procure declarations that Wheelabrator intends to use in opposition to this lawsuit,” the court motion alleged. WIN WASTE | SEE PAGE 3 ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE 1978-2023 Celebrating 45 Years in Business! 7 Regular Unleaded $2.999 MidUnleaded $3.949 Super $3.999 Diesel Fuel $4.189 KERO By Container Only Heating Oil at the Pump DEF $4.759 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN A A Sun. 9AM-5PM Prices subject to change Ask about our Heating Oil Conditioner! FLEET
Page 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2023 Pioneer Charter School hosts 16th and Engineering Fair (Editor’s Note: The following info is from a press release issued this week by the Pioneer Charter School.) Focusing on precinct issues is the goal of “Saugus Over Coffee.” A Saugus TV camera crew fi lmed the forum on Precinct 2 last week. Please see inside for more photos and stories. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) $3.48 The COVID-19 Update GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 Town reports 20 newly confi rmed cases; no new deaths By Mark E. Vogler T here were 20 newly confi rmed COVID-19 cases in Saugus over the past week through Wednesday (Feb. 22). The new cases reported by the state Department of Public Health (DPH) over the past week increased the overall total to 10,532 confirmed cases since the outbreak of the global pandemic in March of 2020, according to Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree. This week’s total was a decrease of three over the number of newly confi rmed cases reported last week. There were no new COVID-19-related deaths over the past week, as the death toll remained at 109. “Our hearts and prayers go out to those families aff ected by this health pandemic,” Crabtree said. Earlier this month, the campuses of the Pioneer Charter School of Science (PCSS) in Everett (PCSSI) and Saugus (PCSS2) hosted the 16th Annual Science and Engineering Fair. This year’s theme was “Reimagining Your Daily Life,” a concept celebrated by nearly 300 student participants. All of PCSS’ 6-12th grade students participated in a preliminary event in December, and then students were selected to participate in the fair. Judges for the fair were recruited from the STEM community in the Boston area, including MIT, MIT Lincoln Labs, New England Biolabs, Omega Pharmaceuticals, BU and Northeastern. Each year the Fair aims to allow students to use the scientific method or engineering design process to investigate a question or problem that interests them outside the general class curriculum. This also serves as a method for students to complete an independent research project as part of the PCSS college readiness program and assists students in developing the necessary skills in verbal and written scientifi c communication. The mission of PCSS is to prepare educationally under-resourced students for today’s competitive world. PCSS helps students develop the academic and social skills necessary to become successful professionals and exemplary community members through a rigorous academic curriculum emphasizing math and science. Balanced by a foundation in the humanities, a character education program, career-oriented college preparation and strong student-teacher-parent collaboration, PCSS will meet its mission. Annual Science Pioneer Charter School 2 eighth graders Grace from Saugus (left) and Lianna from Everett (right) are trying to solve the problem of single-use plastic waste from water bottles by creating a solar water distillation system to provide safe drinking water when none is otherwise available. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) Manoogian Files A “Citizens Right To Speak” Article for May’s Annual Town Meeting By Mark E. Vogler N early a dozen taxpaying Saugus residents were denied a chance to speak on an article at a Special Town Meeting last Oct. 24 when Precinct 6 Town Meeting Member William Brown made the motion to “move the question.” “That motion passed by one vote,” Precinct 10 Town Meeting Member Peter Manoogian recalled. “As a result, the long-standing tradition of not silencing the public on matters before Town Meeting was broken,” Manoogian said Manoogian has authored an article for the May 1 Annual Town Meeting that would prevent such occurrences in the future. The proposed bylaw would require a 9/10 vote to shut out Saugus residents seeking the fl oor, according to the proposal. If the Moderator determines that no Saugus residents are seeking to be heard, then the 2/3 vote will remain. Citizens can fi le articles for consideration by Town Meeting up until April 4 when the warrant closes.
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2023 Page 3 WIN WASTE | FROM PAGE 1 Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano (second from the left) off ers a public explanation at Wednesday night’s meeting on his role in obtaining signa“So, the signatures that I put “Jack Walsh, a subcontractor responsible for community outreach for Wheelabrator, approached Mr. Cogliano to ask if he knew anyone who could dispute the claims against Wheelabrator.” The motion also alleged that Cogliano “forged” the signatures of family, relatives and friends he knew instead of getting actual signatures from them. Later, an attorney representing WIN asked Cogliano to have the Saugus residents he had initially contacted sign their own declarations, which said that they didn’t experience any problems at the plant. In his statement to the board Wednesday night, Cogliano sought to explain why he believes the signatures controversy is no longer an issue. Cogliano readily admitted to signing declarations himself, while insisting he had permission from every person whose signature he signed in his own handwriting. “I got their permission to sign affi davits on their behalf and later had affi davits signed by them, and they were submitted to the plaintiff’s attorney,” Cogliano said. But the affi davits that Cogliano personally signed were not submitted as evidence, he stressed. on those papers were not part of any federal court case; they will not appear anywhere,” Cogliano told his colleagues. “In addition to the attorneys not using the documents that I signed, I also demanded that they eliminate all the signatures that I solicited. All my friends and family members had signed those declarations. They are all eliminated from the court proceedings as well,” he said. “Not a Board of Selectmen issue” A federal judge is expected to rule on the motion to exclude from evidence any of the signatures obtained by Cogliano to challenge the claims in the pending lawsuit. Other selectmen had an opportunity to share their views on the WIN signatures controversy. Only Selectman Corinne Riley, Cogliano’s closest ally on the board, made a comment on the situation. She read the following statement: “The only matter involving WIN that is in front of the Board of Selectmen now is the Host Community Agreement. First, the Board of Selectmen is not involved in any Class Action Lawsuit with WIN. Nor does that lawsuit have any bearing on a potential Host Community Agreement. So, there is no reason for me to comment on it. “Second, with regard to the signatures, the only time the Board of Selectmen has any authority is when they are in session. The signatures were gathered outside of session. So, again, it’s not a Board of Selectmen issue. “Further, Mr. Cogliano is not only a selectman, but like each of us, he is a private citizen as well. Elected offi cials don’t lose their rights to have an opinion on an issue. So, if he chose to work with WIN, that is his decision, just as any other private citizen gets to make their decision. “Mr. Cogliano has said that he should have handled it better and has publicly apologized to all involved. I accept that. The Board of Selectmen should move on and go about the business of the town.” Two selectmen told The Saugus Advocate last week that they found Cogliano’s efforts to help WIN Waste Innovations defend itself against a federal lawsuit a troubling confl ict of interest. “It is deeply concerning that the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen would get signatures for WIN Waste knowing that there is a pending Civil Action lawsuit fi led by Saugus residents,” Board of Selectmen 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. 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! 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Selectman Jeff Cicolini didn’t comment at Wednesday night’s meeting. Last week, he declined to talk about matters related to the ongoing lawsuit, other than to say he didn’t think the case would have any bearing on the town’s eff orts to reach a host community agreement with WIN. tures for WIN Waste Innovations to challenge a federal lawsuit. Pictured from left to right are Selectmen Debra Panetta, Cogliano, Jeff rey Cicolini and Corinne Riley. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler)
Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2023 ~ Letter-to-the-Editor ~ Wait, they want to fi ll in Lake Q?? T he School Building Committee for Wakefield High School has announced that they are siting the new high school in the middle of Lake Quannapowitt. The committee spokesperson said that they have every right to do so because the public voted for a new school. He went on Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? IfNot, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 Dan - 1972 to say that this siting information was available to everyone who attended the committee meetings. A resident who lives beside the lake said that, while she supported a new school, she assumed it would be built in the same location as the existing school. When asked why the public was not better informed about this siting decision, the committee spokesperson said, “We complied fully with the public process and the decision will not be revisited.” When asked about the millions of additional dollars that it will cost to prepare the site, which entails fi lling the lake with soil and creating a new channel to the Saugus River, he declined to comment. Fortunately, this is not true. However, imagine the outrage if it was!! Lake Quannapowitt is considered our town’s most valuable natural resource. We value it as a beautiful backdrop to our town, a place to walk, run, kayak, sail, or just take a break from a busy day. The lake defi nes our town and we have spent millions of dollars over the years to protect its shores and water quality. To fi ll it would be unthinkable, a loss that could never be undone, a permanent change in the character of our town. 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This forest earned the highly prized state designation as “forest core habitat,” a designation reserved for the most intact forests least impacted by development and essential for animals and plants dependent on remote habitat. (For information on Core Habitats, see MassGIS Data: BioMap.) This 30-acre hilltop forest is part of 60 acres of Breakheart that was transferred in 1965 from the state to the Metro Tech. As a school district, this land is public and not private as Metro Tech Superintendent-Director David DiBarri continuously states. Only individuals and corporations can own private land. Metro Tech cannot build on this land without public consent because taxpayers are paying 100% of the bill. If it were private, as with other private properties, the owners would foot the bill. The Metro Tech is located on the lower 30 acres of this transferred land. Many don’t know that their vote in January 2022 for a new Metro Tech was also a stealth vote to destroy the hilltop forest even though an excellent alternative site (C-2) is available on the existing developed land. In fact, on their website, the Metro Tech Building Committee stated that “If approved, the new school will be located on the same site as the existing school” (archived website available upon request). While Lake Quannapowitt is a prized community asset, its water and sediments are polluted by nutrients, salt and other contaminants that fl ow into stormwater drains. There are few wetlands near the lake to fi lter out pollutants. The lake is not a habitat for endangered species and does not capture carbon from the atmosphere. While the lake helps to control fl ooding, it does not slow stormwater runoff or use its water to nourish a high-quality ecosystem. Yet, we rightly value the lake and are willing to expend hard-earned money to protect and enhance it. The Metro Tech Forest (as we’ll call it although it’s public land) may not be as visible, but it serves our environment well. This hilltop forest is home to a vast array of species, including endangered insects, plants, and birds. It is home to macroinvertebrates, salamanders, and other animals that live in healthy wetlands and vernal pools. Many of its trees are mature oaks, keystone trees that provide food and shelter for hundreds of wildlife species. The forest prevents erosion and absorbs rainwater, which fi lters through the soil to provide purified water to wetlands and vernal pools and to streams that replenish larger streams, including the Saugus River. The forest provides air-quality benefi ts by absorbing air pollutants and its trails provide much needed relief from our busy daily lives. This forest also plays an important role in mitigating the effects of climate change by storing carbon as biomass and sequestering carbon from the atmosphere. According to a UMass report, current forests about 100 years old store 60 to 80 metric tons of carbon per acre. As forests age, they store more carbon, up to 100 to 120 metric tons per acre (Catanzaro and D’Amato, 2019, “Forest Carbon: An Essential Nature Solution for Climate Change,” UMass Amherst). So breathe a sigh of relief that Lake Quannapowitt will not be fi lled in for the new Wakefi eld High School, but consider what you can do to stop the needless destruction of our only forest core habitat and Wakefi eld’s only other natural gem. For more information, go to NEMTforest.org or “Save the Forest and Build the Voke” on Facebook. Alison Simcox, PhD Environmental Engineer Wakefield Saugus residents named to UMass Amherst Fall 2022 Dean’s List A MHERST, Mass. — The University of Massachusetts Amherst releases their list of students named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2022 semester. 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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2023 ~ Letter-to-the-Editor ~ Page 5 DANGERS at the new Northeast Metro Tech T he HILLTOP location proposed for the new Northeast Metro Tech High school imposes several severe safety oversights that will result in school users getting hurt needlessly, on a regular basis. The proposed new Voc HILLTOP location disregards the 2016 Pre-Feasibility Study recommendations and will cause added construction and maintenance costs, in addition to undue risk of injuries, compared to the Voc option to build on the athletic fi elds. To quote another concerned Wakefi eld resident who happens to be an architect (Brian Thomson): “Vertical movement is inherently more diffi cult and potentially more dangerous than horizontal movement, and by locating the NEMT building on the hilltop, it is unavoidable, expensive and exposes them to serious liability. This is but one of a number of serious design and campus planning fl aws and mistakes that are inherent in the present plan to build on the hilltop”. The proposed Voc HILLTOP location will require 100 north facing stairs (10 fl ights) just to reach the lower-level entrance of the new 5 story building OR they can access hilltop school by 730’+ ELEVATED ramp OR they will walk up the main front access road that has no sidewalks (because it is too steep for sidewalks). These three options will negatively impact school accessibility and add to the daily risk for all building users forever. If the Voc cannot install a sidewalk along the new north UMASS AMHERST | FROM PAGE 4 achieved the honor for the fall semester were Serena Marie Cacciola, Kyle J Cocorochio, Christopher John Denovellis, Ronald DiBiasio Jr, Ava Eileen Fiorino, Shaylin Elisabeth Groark, Mikayla Chelsea Hashem, Josh Jain, Jenna Susan Linehan, Kiara Angela LoNigro, Anthony David Macone, Gianna Rose Macone, Gina Giovanna Pasquale, Emma Rose Peacock, Vi Nhat Pham, Lauren Marie Pozark, Matthew James Roscoe, Samantha J Szczesny, Samy Timouyasse, Dominic Rocco Trabucco, Favio Vreka and Caitlin Debra Wright. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a worldclass research institution with a revolutionary spirit that inspires our academics to chaluphill entrance driveway to school because access road is to steep, what do you think is going to happen when you mix cars, bicycles, buses and pedestrians and bad weather? It is glaringly obvious that safety was not a design priority, and it will be it is just a matter of time before someone is seriously hurt, needlessly. (Note: The Wakefi eld Traffi c Advisory Committee did suggest a sign on the front access driveway from Hemlock Road stating “NO PEDESTRIANS”). I am disappointed that anyone thinks it is acceptable to build a $325 million school with no sidewalk along main front entrance from Hemlock Road which is steep, curving and has no shoulders. This critical oversight that should not be allowed! The steep front driveway connecting Hemlock to top of hilltop campus will have guard rails on one side and a rock fall catchment and drainage swales on the other side, that result in pedestrians and cars on same driveway. Another real danger that should not be overlooked is the real danger to the emotional well-being of all school students and employees who will be subject to many weeks of massive blasting of bedrock while they are in school. Of course, the Voc states they will do everything safely and will be closely monitored by all parties, with an expert explosive contractor. While the HILLTOP is blasted the construction truck traffi c down the access road through the current student parking lot to delivlenge convention, rethink expectations, and work tirelessly to change the world. Our students are the artists, scientists, change-makers and leaders of tomorrow whose commitment to their community drives them forward. Our faculty members are leaders in their fields, working on groundbreaking research with graduate and undergraduate students across all academic disciplines to redefi ne what’s possible. With programs for fulland part-time students both on and off campus, interdisciplinary majors, a robust online learning community, the intimate Commonwealth Honors College and connections with the Five College Consortium, UMass Amherst has opportunities for every student to reshape their world. er blasted rock to be crushed behind the current school is also a safety issue hazard for students and summer visitors to Breakheart. The disruption to academic and emotional well-being of school users will be clearly jeopardized by the extensive and prolonged blasting of very hard bedrock fi lled hilltop within 150 yards of school. The last danger I want to point out are the 600’+ cliff s being made around new school when they blast the top 35’ off the HILLTOP to build new school. These cliffs require 15’ rock fall catchment zones below. Why create this hazardous situation when much better and less expensive options exist? Why build school on subpar, functionally compromised HILLTOP location at outrageous expense (20% of school budget is for site prep) when the Voc already has had a tragic fatal pedestrian accident in 2009? Shouldn’t safety be the top design priority. We all want a new Voc, but not a new Voc with multiple significant inherent safety and accessibility issues built in that will destroy the ONLY Forest Core habitat in Wakefi eld. The safety of all school users should be top priority with safety built in from the start. Please speak up and let town offi cials and Voc Supt. DiBarri know that the safety should be designed in from the start. You can also help build a safer and far more accessible Voc by visiting the following website www.nemtforest.org. We can AUTOTECH $$ CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! $$ DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! Cold Hard Cash for Your Vehicle! GET YOUR VEHICLE SPRING READY! 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Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2023 WINTER WALLOP: Region gets smacked with messy mini-nor’easter overnight Thursday Two days after temperature was 62 degrees, winter charges back and dumps 4 inches of snow: most snowfall of season so far By Steve Freker A messy mini-Nor’easter complete with heavy snow, sleet and cold rain smacked the Greater Boston and North Shore region hard in the early morning hours Thursday. The late-developing storm began with a drastic drop in temperature into the mid-30s by midday Wednesday, followed with a slushy mix of sleet, rain and snow up until about 1:00 a.m. Thursday. The thermometer went well below freezing into the high 20s after midnight, and heavy snow fell from about 1:00 to 5:00 a.m., dumping up to four inches of snow in The Advocate readership area of Everett, Malden, Revere and Saugus. This was the largest snowfall in one day in the entire 2022-2023 winter to date, in what has been a relatively mild season. Just two days earlier on Presidents’ Day, SLOPPY COMMUTE: The timing of the mini-nor’easter made for a sloppy commute in Malden Square and around the region on Thursday morning. Monday, Boston set a new February 20 high temperature record of 63 degrees. All the elements of weather combined to make it into a mini-nor’easter and sloppy, slow commute for the hunNeed 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? Call Dennis at (857) 249-7882 for details. dreds of thousands of residents making their way to work early Thursday morning. The snow continued in light fashion for several hours more during the day on Thursday, with not much accumulation. City and town DPW crews and hired help were out in the early morning hours clearing the streets and roadways and spreading salt and sand for safety. State and local police reported a number of motor vehicle accidents both on the highways and in cities and towns due to the hazardous travel conditions and timing of the storm. The local communities did Everett, MA 617-202-8259 * We work with most Fuel Assistance programs “We’re accepting new customers, no experience necessary” “Aceptamos Nuevos clientes no se necesita experiencia.” ~ Hablamos Española ~ 50 Gallon Minimum (Surcharge Applys) Major Credit Cards Accepted Scan our QR Code dodge a potential major issue which could have posed a problem, as all public and parochial schools in the region were closed this week due to February School Vacation. While personnel were out clearing the snow from the school facilities as usual during the storm, it most defi nitely would have been a “Snow Day” for schools due to the timing of the snow and other weather conditions. It would have been highly unlikely the snow could have been cleared around sidewalks and on the stairs of the schools to make for safe passage. The weather pattern is forecast to remain sketchy — and more wintry! — for the rest of the month, into March. Colder, more seasonal temperatures in the high 30s and low 40s are sticking around for the next two weeks, accordGETTING SOME DISTANCE: Malden High School Head Custodian Steve Krzywicki got some distance on the snowblower early Thursday morning. Longtime Malden Public Schools employee Jovan Walcott was out in front of Malden High School Thursday morning clearing the main entrance stairs. (Advocate Photos) ing to Accuweather, with more snow expected mid-to-late week, March 1-3, and again, snow is forecast for March 8-10 as Ole Man Winter apparently wants to get his last blasts in before spring offi cially arrives on Sunday, March 20.
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2023 Page 7 A Saturday Afternoon Celebration of the Arts Saugus Public Library hosts a classical music concert tomorrow and a reception for a photographer (Editor’s Note: The following info is from a press release issued by the Saugus Public Library this week.) W e will be celebrating the arts on Saturday, February 25, starting at 2:00 p.m. at the Saugus Public Library. We are hosting a classical music concert with Rasa String Quartet in the Community Room and a reception for photographer Eileen Estrich in the 1st Floor Reading Room. Formed in 2019, the Boston-based Rasa String Quartet consists of violinists Maura Shawn Scanlin and Kiyoshi Hayashi, violist Emma Powell and cellist Mina Kim, who are graduates of the New England Conservatory, the Shepherd School of Music and Yale University. Rasa String Quartet is the 2022-23 ensemble in residence at Phillips Exeter Academy (New Hampshire) and won the 2022 Associazione Europea Di Musica E Comunicazione International Chamber Music Competition (Italy), the 2021 Music Teachers National Association Chamber Music Competition (Atlanta) and the 2020 Chamber Music Yellow Springs Competition (Ohio). Inspired by the connection between music and storytelling at the heart of folk traditions, Rasa String Quartet creates engaging and fresh programs that are approachable for a wide range of people, are inspired by a variety of diff erent cultures and highlight unknown composers. The Rasa String Quartet will play from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. The program for their concert: Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate: “Pisachi” (Reveal). Astor Piazzolla: “Four Seasons of Buenos Aires — Primavera Porteña, Invierno Porteño” Komitas Vardapet: “Selections From Armenian Miniatures”: •“Oh Nazan...” • “The Red Shawl” • “Song of the Little Partridge” • “Girl’s Dance” (Shoushiki) • “Stalk Along!” (Qele Qele) Sergei Prokofiev: String Quartet No. 2 in F Major “Kabardinian.” Eileen Estrich is a Revere Rasa String Quartet will perform a concert tomorrow (Saturday, Feb. 25) from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Community Room of the Saugus Public Library. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) photographer who captures the beauty of local beaches and environs. “Ebee” says she is “inspired daily by the natural beauty along the shoreline. Photography has been a constant interest for me since I fi rst used a 35 mm at 18 years old, and I still delight in capturing the natural beauty of light & color, on textures and shapes, especially along a beach. “This appreciation of nature’s gifts also applies to my other artistic works in charcoal, pastels, pen & ink, acrylics, stationary, and ceramics. My happiness grows when I can bring a smile to someone with a gift of beauty, as with a piece of art. “My memberships include GALA (Galleries At Lynn Arts), The Greater Lynn Photographic Association, Lynn Shutter Society, Revere Community Arts Partnership, and Marblehead Arts Association. It was an honor to have been asked to exhibit large prints of historic Lynn in their esteemed Lynn Public Library, and Lynn City Hall, which have been there for a few years now. SATURDAY AFTERNOON | SEE PAGE 16
Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2023 Saugus Over Coff ee Precinct 1 resident offers some advice for making better use of Stackpole Field as recreational resource By Mark E. Vogler The TV logo for “Saugus Over Coff ee.” (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by SaugusTV) M ark Stevens, a retired letter carrier who worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Saugus for 30 years has a recommendation on how to get the best use of Stackpole Field. “Probably the best thing we could do would be just tear down those big iron stands, and open it up view wise,” Stevens told Precinct 1 Town Meeting members last month during a “Saugus Over Coff ee” forum held in the Community Room of The Saugus Public Library. “I think people who are using the park would feel more secure. Just cosmetically, it would look a lot nicer to remove those stands that would probably never be used again. The more space we have, the better off ,” he said. Stevens was one of a handful of residents to off er advice on how to improve the precinct. He got to drink coff ee and talk to Precinct 1 Town Meeting Members Susan C. Dunn and Mark J. Bell. The forum was the fi rst in a series of 10 that are being cosponsored by The Saugus Advocate and The Saugus Public Library. Precinct 3 will be the focus of the next forum, which is set for 6:30 p.m. March 13 in the Community Room of the Saugus Public Library. All town residents are welcome to attend, but Precinct 1 residents will be given the chance to question and off er advice to their Town Meeting members, who talk about what they consider to be priority issues. Those who attend will get to drink coff ee with their Town Meeting members. During the Jan. 30 forum, Precinct 5 Town Meeting Member Ronald M. Wallace, a former resident of Precinct 1, off ered some advice on how to make the precinct better. Wallace suggested it was time to clean up Appleton’s Pulpit, a historic landmark on Appleton Street that he called “a mess.” “I think it would be awesome if we had a cleanup day there. Maybe give it a little respect,” he said. Wallace grew up in Precinct 1, attended the Roby School, skated on Prankers Pond and enjoyed concerts at the Saugus Ironworks National Historic Site. He said his mother still lives in the precinct. He also suggested that Precinct 1 residents should monitor future development in the Mill District. He said development “is Saugus Public Library Director Alan Thibeault gives the introductions at a recent fi lming of “Saugus Over Coff ee.” The forum is cosponsored by The Saugus Public Library and The Saugus Advocate. (Courtesy photo by Saugus TV to The Saugus Advocate) really going to change that neighborhood … 222 Central St. could potentially be a ton of apartments.” Regarding potential uses of the old Roby School Administration, Margaret Young said she would like to see a restaurant or “a little ole breakfast place there.” Town Meeting Member Bell said he’s concerned about a potential dumping problem at Stackpole Field. He mentioned a bumper discarded there. “We don’t want to see Stackpole Field turned into a place where people throw things,” Bell said. “One person mentioned to me that they’d like to see it turned into Veterans housing because it’s right near the Legion Post. And people said they’d like to see it turned into a restaurant,” he said. Bell provided an inspirational moment to shy people who lack confi dence in their ability to speak out on issues publicly. “I’m a lifelong stutterer,” Bell said. “I’ve stuttered since I was 3 or 4, and I still stutter to this day. Those people who don’t want to get into Town Meeting or any kind of public policy, if I can do it, you can do it. PRECINCT 1 | SEE PAGE 16
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2023 Page 9 Saugus Over Coff ee Cliftondale Revitalization draws heavy discussion during Precinct 2 forum Precinct 2 Town Meeting Members (left to right) Peter A. Rossetti, Jr., Christopher P. Riley, Joseph John Vecchione IV and Christine M. Moreschi (Courtesy photo by SaugusTV to The Saugus Advocate) By Mark E. Vogler T he fi ve Town Meeting members who represent Precinct 2 cited a number of issues of concern to their neighborhood, but Cliftondale Revitalization drew more discussion than the rest of them did collectively. Cliftondale Revitalization clearly dominated the 50-minute forum — “Saugus Over Coffee” — held in the Community Room of the Saugus Public Library last week (Feb. 13). This was the second in a series of 10 monthly programs fi lmed by Saugus TV that will air now through October. “We do have a unique position that we are less than a mile from places like Overlook Ridge and some of the other big developments and big developments that are coming,” veteran Town Meeting Member Peter A. Rossetti, Jr. said. “At some point, Caddy Farm will be developed. When that gets developed, there’s going to be a lot of apartments. Right now, Overlook Ridge has approximately 3,000 apartments. Granada Highlands has a number of apartments,” he said. “For those people, it’s actually easier to come to Cliftondale than it is to go to the North Shore Shopping Center or some of the other stores that are local. The traffi c is just horrendous for them, especially around dinnertime. So, we have some unique opportunities,” he said. Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Debra Panetta praised Precinct 2’s Town Meeting members for their active involvement with issues that affect the precinct and the town. “Clearly, all fi ve of you are incredibly passionate not just about your precinct and the people who live in your precinct, but about the whole town and how Precinct 2 fi ts into our town,” Panetta told the Town Meeting members. “All of you spoke eloquently tonight,” she said. But as active as this group of Town Meeting members has been, some of the members noted the citizen apathy and lack of participation in their precinct. The Town Meeting members from Precinct 2 outnumbered the Precinct 2 citizens 5-2, and most of the dozen people in the audience were from other precincts. Precinct 1 Town Meeting Member Sue Palomba and Precinct 9 Town Meeting Member Judith Worthley attended the forum. “All of us here were elected by default,” Town Meeting Member Joe Vecchione said, noting that there were only five candidates running for the fi ve Town Meeting seats in the town elections two years ago. In four of the precincts (1, 2, 6 and 7), only fi ve Town Meeting candidates ran for offi ce. “There wasn’t a lot of competition. I like competition. My fi rst term in 2019, eight people were running for fi ve spots,” he said. Town Meeting Member Robert J. Camuso, Jr. chided the public for not getting more involved with their town government. “A lot of people like to complain about how things are done in this town,” Camuso said. “Instead of complaining on Facebook, get involved. That’s the biggest problem in this community. It’s easy to be a keyboard warrior. Go to the meetings and get involved. The more people involved, the better this community is going to be,” he said. 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The town needs to make the streets and sidewalks safer. He said that improvements at the Anna Parker Playground are needed and also agreed that Caddy Farm is a big issue. Vecchione said he would like to see eff orts to incentivize property owners in Cliftondale Square to invest. He also noted that there are “plenty of code issues in Cliftondale related to the Americans with Disabilities Act.” “ADA is a huge problem in Cliftondale Square,” he said. Selectman Corinne Riley, a Precinct 2 resident, shared an observation she’s made since childhood days. “When I was a kid, there were fi ve houses on the street and there were six cars,” she said. “Now, there are 11 houses on the street and 11 cars. It’s all about people having multiple automobiles where they live,” she said. 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Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2023 Saugus Gardens in the Winter Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable By Laura Eisener A mong the most popular indoor plants these days are succulents and cacti. Part of the reason is that they are very forgiving to those who forget to water their plants! Having evolved in desert or near desert environments, they have developed many adaptations, including an ability to store moisture in their cells. While some of the many species in each category can flower in home conditions, owners often enjoy their shapes and textures in every season whether or not they are in bloom. Some have fuzzy or waxy surfaces that help prevent evaporation of moisture in arid conditions. Leaves may be any shade of green, but some are variegated with white or yellow, or have reddish undertones to their foliage. They are sometimes grown as individuals in their own pots, but it is also possible to plant several diff erent succulents that like similar growing conditions together in a large tray so they look like a tapestry of diff erent colors and textures. The popularity of succulents these days goes far beyond actual plants though, since it is common to fi nd plastic versions of many popular succulent varieties available as decorations. One popular succulent for indoor gardens is a small rosette of fuzzy leaves called plush plant, chenille plant or Mexican hens and chickens (Echeveria pulvinata). The leaves are green but sometimes have reddish hairs at the edges. There are many species in the Echeveria genus, but all are succulents with a rosette arrangement of foliage and come from South and Central America or Mexico. Quite a few of these have become popular indoor plants because of their colors, shapes and textures, and like most succulents they don’t need frequent watering. They do like bright light, such as a sunny window, and seem to do well in average home temperatures. Plush plant is especially popular because of its warm and fuzzy appearance. Like hens and chickens (Sempervivum spp.), which many gardeners are familiar with outdoors in our climate, the plant develops taller stems when it blooms. In the case of the plush plant, the fl owers are orange. Unlike the hens and chickens, Accustomed to blooming in winter, snowdrops close in cold and snowy weather, but can reopen when the daytime temperatures warm up. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) however, they can produce fl owers many times — hens and chickens rarely recover completely from blooming although there are usually younger off shoots nearby that can continue to live in the garden. Members of the cactus family (Cactaceae) originated in the Americas. There are almost 2,000 species, spread across over 100 genera, in this prickly family. This family includes the tall saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea), a native of Arizona, Mexico and southern California, which is famously represented in Saugus by the old Hilltop Steakhouse sign on Route 1. Most have small sharp spines, which help protect them from predators and may also help collect dew in arid climates. There are many cactus species that can be low-maintenance house plants. One of these is dragonfruit, also known as white fl eshed pitahaya, queen of the night and strawberry pear (Selenicereus undatus, formerly Hylocereus undatus). While you may expect dragonfruit to more often be found in the produce aisle, it also makes a very charming houseplant. Dragonfruit is native to Mexico and the Honduras and is cultivated both for its tasty fruit and as an ornamental climbing vine. The stems have soft ribs and very small spines. Cactus fan Monique Todd is especially charmed by this plant’s texture. “Pet it!” she commanded, and indeed the plant is surprisingly soft, pliable and pettable, and even the spines are not especially sharp. Outdoors, dragonfruit is only hardy to zone 10, but it can climb as tall as 30 feet on a supporting structure or plant. The vines can produce fragrant night blooming white fl owers, which develop into the bright pinkish fruit with white fl esh and edible black seeds that can be found in markets. Outdoors, there are indications that spring is on its way despite snow and cold snaps. Unlike last year, when I did not see any until March, it seems the “fair maids of February” are raising their heads before the month is over. These very early bulbs — usually called snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) — are sometimes overlooked because they are the same color as the snow. The group shown above has spread over several decades in the garden of Allen Humphries in Cliftondale. The small white drooping fl owers can bloom any time between December and March, depending on weather, and may continue to bloom for several weeks until temperatures become too warm. Editor’s Note: Laura Eisener The fuzzy succulent plush plant growing in a whimsical pot on my countertop demands very little attention. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) A dragonfruit’s marble-look ceramic pot seems right at home on the granite countertop. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) This young dragonfruit growing indoors has soft and fl exible stems. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) is a landscape design consultant who helps homeowners with landscape design, plant selection and placement of trees and shrubs, as well as perennials. She is a member of the Saugus Garden Club and offered to write a series of articles about “what’s blooming in town” shortly after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. She was inspired after seeing so many people taking up walking.
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2023 Page 11 Saugus girls battle unbeaten Rams in preparation for playoff s By Greg Phipps C oncluding the regular season with consecutive games against the undefeated Lynn Classical Rams, the Saugus High School girls’ basketball team may have received a worthwhile prep course for the upcoming Div. 3 playoff tournament. The Sachems lost both contests but showed their grit in Wednesday’s second meeting at the Saugus gym, losing a hardfought 48-42 aff air. The Rams got out of the gate fast by pulling away to an 18-7 lead early in the second quarter. Saugus struggled on off ense in the fi rst half before eventually settling down and coming back to take a lead in the second half. “It was a back-and-forth game. We were playing well, I thought [in the fi rst half] but were just unable to fi nish our shots,” said Saugus Head Coach Mark Schruender. Three-pointers from Saugus’s Ashleen Escobar connected for 11 points in Wednesday’s loss to Lynn Classical in the regular-season fi nale. Saugus’s Ana Silva nailed a big three-pointer in Wednesday’s game against Lynn Classical. Peyton DiBiasio (a teamhigh 14 points) and Jessica Bremberg (seven points) helped the Sachems climb to within four at the break. The second half mainly consisted of both teams trading hoops and the lead. At various stages of the fi nal 16 minutes, a basket by Ashleen Escobar (11 points) and a hoop from beyond the arc from Ana Silva gave the hosts the lead. Schruender said the Rams, who went 20-0 in the regular season, always came back with an answer any time the Sachems were able to pull in front. “They made the last run of the game and were able to prevail,” he pointed out. Classical defeated the Sachems by a 47-28 margin in the fi rst meeting between the two squads last Thursday. Wednesday’s loss left Saugus with a 13-7 overall regular-season record. The Sachems, who have no senior players on this year’s team, fi nished as co-champions of the Northeastern Conference’s Lynch Division. The state’s Div. 3 power rankings had Saugus as the 22nd ranked team with the playoff brackets — and the Sachems fi rst-round opponent — yet to be determined as of midweek. Schruender said Saugus could see tourney action as early as later this week. Sachem boys ready for playoff s after win at Triton C By Greg Phipps oming off a modest twogame slide, the Saugus High School boys’ basketball team was determined to finish the 202223 regular season on a winning note before entering this year’s state Div. 3 playoff tournament. The Sachems succeeded in earning a 51-48 win last Friday night at Triton to close out the regular campaign. But it wasn’t easy. Despite jumping on top 6-2 early, the Sachems found themselves on the short end of a 28-18 margin at halftime. Saugus was able to regain its offensive punch in the second half by outscoring the hosts by 12 in the third quarter and entering the final eight minutes with a twopoint edge. It took a clutch steal and lay in by Max Anajjar in the final 15 seconds of the game to give the Sachems a three-point lead they would not relinquish. “Triton called a timeout [but] our defense was able to get the Isaiah Rodriguez chipped in with nine points in last Friday’s victory at Triton. stop,” observed Saugus Head Coach Joe Bertrand. “[Triton] really picked it up on defense, slowing us down as we went into halftime. We made the adjustment to a full court press [in the second half] and our speed caused some turnovers.” Josh Osawe had another productive outing by finishing with a teamhigh 19 points for the Sachems. Ben Tapia-Gately added 16 and Isaiah Rodriguez chimed in with nine. The win gave Saugus a fi rst-place finish in the Northeastern Conference’s Lynch Division, the fi rst fi nish of its kind for Saugus boys’ basketball since 1991. The victory also left Saugus with a 13-7 overall record heading into the postseason tourney. Bertrand said that, as of Tuesday, the team was ranked 12th in the Div. 3 power rankings, meaning the Sachems would likely host a round-of-32 playoff game at the Saugus gym. Bertrand added that another set of rankings are going to be released on Friday. The fi nal playoff brackets will be determined on Saturday. “We are going to work hard in practice and focus on sharpening our skills until we know who our opponent will be,” the coach said about his team’s postseason preparation. Senior captain Ben Tapia-Gately scored 16 points in last Friday’s regular-season fi nale at Triton.
Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2023 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Good Morning, Saugus! As my deadline approached yesterday, Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, was still hanging on in hospice as he was nearing the end of life at age 98. During my younger days as a reporter, I got to meet Jimmy Carter when he was running for president. Well, sort of. I actually got roughed up by Secret Service bodyguards while trying to interview the then-Democratic presidential candidate. Back in the fall of 1976, I was working in Williamsburg, Va., for a local paper that was covering the debate. While hanging around outside a hotel, I noticed Jimmy Carter walk out to remove luggage from a car and greet his wife, Rosalyn. I rushed toward him, with notebook and pen in hand. One of the goons wearing a suit and sunglasses pushed me to the ground, spoiling my chance to grill Jimmy. I had a legitimate reporter’s pass issued to me by the Newport News Daily Press. But the Secret Service got spooked because I had a diff erent colored pass than the one worn by a group of photographers. My brief encounter with Carter was a pleasant one. He struck me as a well-intentioned, decent man. Perhaps the best human being to ever serve in the White House. Carter and his wife Rosalyn spent about 40 years working as volunteers alongside Habitat for Humanity. During that time, they helped to build and fi x up more than 4,000 homes in 14 different countries. A remarkable retirement for mankind. Saugus over Coff ee I have been disappointed at the low turnout of Saugus residents during the fi rst two “Saugus Over Coff ee” forums. These forums give residents in the precinct that is being spotlighted a chance to meet their Town Meeting members and ask them questions about their priorities and top issues in their precinct. But even if just a handful of people show up, these forums are being videotaped by SaugusTV —Contest— CONTEST SKETCH OF THE WEEK for future airing on local cable television. How popular are they? I checked yesterday to see how much interest they have drawn. The fi rst forum on Jan.30, cosponsored by The Saugus Advocate and Saugus Public Library, featuring Precinct 1, drew 106 viewers, according to the Saugus TV website. The Precinct 2 forum on Feb. 13 attracted 65 viewers. That’s a lot more than the number of people who show up in the Community Room at the library. But I expect that the in-person meetings will pick up as we draw closer to the town elections in the fall. Stay tuned for more information as “Saugus Over Coffee” continues. Here is the remaining schedule: Precinct 3 — March 13; Precinct 4 — April 17; Precinct 5 — May 8; Precinct 6 — June 12; Precinct 7 — July 10; Precinct 8 — Aug. 14; Precinct 9 — Sept. 11; Precinct 10 — Oct. 23. Please check with The Saugus Advocate or library for any changes in dates. Residents can check the programming guide on the station’s website (www.saugustv. org) for dates and times. A video of the forum will also be available for viewing on the station’s vimeo page within a day or two after the event (www.vimeo.com/ saugustelevision). The Breakheart/Benjamin Newhall Johnson legacy On Wednesday, March 8, the Saugus Historical Society will hold a program on Breakheart Reservation and the Legacy of Benjamin Newhall Johnson. It will be held at 30 Main St., the headquarters of the Saugus Historical Society and Saugus Cable Television. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and light refreshments will be served. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. The Saugus Historical Society’s team of experts on Johnson and Breakheart include Brett Power, head ranger of Breakheart Reservation; Doug Heath and Alison Simcox, who count among their books “Breakheart Reservation” and “Murder at Breakheart Hill Farm”; and Ron Wallace, who has recently restored Johnson’s tombstone at Riverside Cemetery. Benjamin Newhall Johnson GUESS WHO GOT SKETCHED! Got an idea who was sketched this week? If you do, please email your name, address and the answer to mvoge@comcast.net or leave a phone message at 978-683-7773. Anyone who answers correctly between now and Tuesday at noon qualifi es to have their name put in a green Boston Red Sox hat with a chance to be selected as the winner of a $10 gift certifi cate, compliments of JIMMY’S STEER HOUSE at 114 Broadway (Rt. 1 North) in Saugus. (Courtesy illustration to The Saugus Advocate by a Saugonian who goes by the name of “The Sketch Artist”) was born on June 19, 1856, in Lynn but grew up in Saugus. He became a prominent Lynn businessman and in 1891 teamed up with two other Lynn businessmen to operate a hunting lodge in the woods of Saugus. They moved a log building from Maine to the site and created two ponds and a rhododendron garden on the site. In 1881 he had married Ida Oliver of Saugus, and they had two children. After her death he married Virginia Vernon Newhall and they had three children. His second wife also predeceased him. Johnson died on February 19, 1932. The 600-acre wooded site of their hunting lodge was sold by the heirs to the Metropolitan District Commission, and it eventually became the state park operated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation that we know as Breakheart Reservation. Breakheart has been a popular recreational site in Saugus for generations with its popular beach and wooded scenic trails. The park has endured last summer’s drought, fi res and other challenges, but the citizens look forward to enjoying it for generations to come. Seeking Hall of Fame nominations Do you know of a former Saugus High School athlete who deserves to be inducted into the Saugus High School Sports Hall of Fame? If you do, nominations are open for the Hall of Fame from now until March 28. Previously, there have been 263 athletes inducted since the Hall of Fame’s inception (1987). The hall’s fi rst class included Arthur Spinney, a Saugus High football great who played for two NFL championship teams with the Baltimore Colts in 1958 and 1959. A Saugus High athlete has to be out of school for at least 10 years before he or she can be nominated. Anyone looking to nominate a former Saugus High athlete can mail their letter of nomination to Barbara Wall at 28 Pleasant St., Saugus, MA 01906. Library joins Boston Bruins PJ Drive The Saugus Public Library and the Boston Bruins are teammates again. From now through March 15, the library will be accepting donations of pajamas for the Boston Bruins PJ Drive to benefi t the Wonderfund of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and Cradles to Crayons. The Saugus Public Library’s goal is to collect 100 pairs of new pajamas, according to Amy Melton, Head of Children’s Services. Many of the pajamas donated will benefi t local homeless kids and teens, she said. Melton said there are two ways to donate: This year you can donate either by making a monetary donation directly to the pajama drive, or by shopping for them yourself. The library is collecting new pairs of w pajamas for children and teens: size 2T through adult medium. The library asks that people not donate holiday pajamas. The most-needed sizes: • GIRLS: 5/6 — 18/20 or adult S • BOYS: 7/8 — 18/20 or adult M There is a collection bin at the library. SAVE 2023 Environmental Scholarship Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE) is very pleased to announce that it is off ering a $1,000 Environmental Scholarship to Saugus residents of the Graduating Class of 2023 or to Saugus residents r who are currently fi rst-year college attendees. This is a scholarship for students who will be or are attending a two/four-year college or other educational institution and pursuing a degree in an area that would positively impact the environment. Applicants can download the SAVE 2023 Environmental Scholarship Application Form found at www.saugusSAVE.org Together with the completed application form, please include a separate sheet (identifi ed with your initials only) that provides a brief summary of any of your activities relating to the environment and describe how you feel your career choice will positively impact the environment. Please email (preferred method) your application — no later than midnight on April 21, 2023 — to: SAVE Co-President Ann Devlin at adevlin@aisle10.net or mail your r application (postmarked by April 21, 2023) to: SAVE, P.O. Box 908, Saugus, MA 01906. Again, the deadline to submit your application is April 21, 2023. Comedy at the Kowloon The Kowloon Restaurant has its latest comedy lineup set, and it will feature Mike Donovan today (Friday, Feb. 24) at 8 p.m. Here’s next month’s lineup: March 3: PAUL D’ANGELO — 8 p.m. — $20. March 10: COREY RODRIGUES — 8 p.m. — $20. March 24: JIMMY DUNN — 8 p.m. — $20. Tickets are $20 and show time is 8 p.m. at the Kowloon Restaurant (Route 1 North in Saugus). For tickets, call the Kowloon Restaurant at 781-233-0077. Bingo is back! The Kowloon Restaurant announces Bingo every Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Hong Kong Lounge. Prizes will be given away each week with a grand prize set at the fi nale in March. A full Chinese gourmet spread is available during Bingo — fea
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2023 Page 13 turing pupu platters, egg rolls, crab Rangoons, Saugus Wings, General Gau’s chicken, lobster sauce, fried scallops, lo mein, moo shi pork, salt and pepper calamari, and sushi — along with a full bar menu, including the signature mai tais and scorpion bowls. Celebrating the Saugus High band The Saugus Historical Society is planning its spring season of programs and a new exhibit that will open in March. The exhibit will feature Saugus High School Band memorabilia from several time periods and some Color Day posters recently donated to the society. Anyone who was a band member at any time, or who had an ancestor who was a band member, is invited to share some of their memories. Please call Saugus Historical Society President Laura Eisener at 781231-5988 to share your story. “We are looking for some anecdotes and stories from people involved in Saugus High School Band at any time,” Laura says. “The Historical Society is putting together a display of band uniforms, parents’ jackets, photos etc. which will be ready by the fi rst meeting in the Spring,” she said. Help this Eagle fl y It sounds like Jake D’Eon of Saugus Boy Scout Troop 62 has a great public service project in pursuit of his Eagle Scout Badge — scouting’s highest honor. His project involves the construction of eight new picnic tables that are handicap accessible at Pinetops picnic area at Breakheart Reservation. “My project will improve access for people with disabilities to this area of Breakheart,” Jake wrote in a recent letter to selectmen, inviting them to attend a special fundraiser. Jake is also appealing to the public for a little help in getting the supplies he needs for his project: lumber, paint and other materials. If you want to help Jake out while also enjoying a night of a few good laughs, then check out the Pizza and Comedy Show in the Giggles Comedy Club set for Prince Pizzeria on March 9 at 6:30 p.m. There are basketball raffl es for adults. Tickets cost $35. All proceeds go to Jake’s picnic table project. Check it out! Jake, 16, has spent a decade in scouting, beginning with the local Cub Scout pack. Being an Eagle Scout myself (Troop 26 of Swansea, Mass., back in 1968), I love to shine a public spotlight on these outstanding young men who accomplish something achieved by about only six percent of the boys involved in scouting. I interviewed Jake about four years ago when he was a 12-year-old tenderfoot scout competing in a Pinewood Derby race. And I remember him expressing high aspirations to one day become an Eagle Scout. Well, this project should help put him in that elite category that will serve him well as he embarks on his college education and his chosen career. It was in scouting that I earned a journalism merit badge for articles I wrote about troop activities for local newspapers, and that planted the seeds for a 50-year career as a newspaperman. “Quite an impressive young man,” Selectmen Jeffrey Cicolini said at Tuesday night’s meeting. He hailed Jake’s Eagle Scout public service project — “a Herculean eff ort.” Food Pantry The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry is open today (Friday, Feb. 17) from 9:30-11 a.m. We have a winner! Congratulations to Jean Lyons for making the right identifi cation in last week’s “Guess Who Got Sketched” contest. Jean was the lone reader to answer correctly after the sketch had readers stumped the previous week. Jean wins a $10 gift certificate, compliments of JIMMY’S STEER HOUSE at 114 Broadway (Rt. 1 North) in Saugus. Here’s the correct answer offered by the person who goes by the name of The Sketch Artist: “The answer to the mystery Valentine’s Series sketch that had readers stumped two weeks ago is Ron and Karen Tamulonis! “Ron and Karen are celebrating over 56 years of marriage and still counting! Both longtime Saugonians call Saugus their home going on 58-plus years. Ron is a Veteran and served as a past member of the Conservation Commission. Ron retired from the Dept. Of Environmental Engineering. THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 14
Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2023 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 13 “Ron said he has enjoyed a-lot WHY IRREVOCABLE TRUSTS ARE MOST OFTEN A BETTER CHOICE OVER LEGAL LIFE ESTATES B y placing your home, rental property or other assets into an irrevocable trust, the fi ve year look back period will begin. Five years later, the assets in the irrevocable Trust will not be countable for MassHealth eligibility purposes. Furthermore, not only is probate avoided upon the Settlor’s death (i.e. the creator of the trust), but probate would also be avoided if a child/ benefi ciary were to die prior to the Settlor (i.e. parent). The predeceased child’s children or even grandchildren would become a beneficiary of the trust and that child’s benefi cial interest in the trust would escape the probate process. If that child leaves minor children behind, the trustee would follow the terms of the trust and pay for items such as medical expenses, educational expenses, house expenses, etc. If, on the other hand, a parent chooses to deed the home or rental property to his or her children directly, while reserving a life estate, and one of the children were to predecease the parent, that child’s remainder interest in that property would be part of his or her probate estate. As estate planners, we try to avoid the probate process whenever possible for many reasons, such as cost and time delays. This could present a problem many years down the road if no one takes steps to probate the estate of the predeceased child. Furthermore, in a legal life estate situation, the parent would need the consent of the child who has a remainder interest in the property in order to sell the property. With an irrevocable trust, the child has no current ownership interest. The trustee is free to sell the real estate any time without the consent of the child. If the trust is drafted as a grantor-type trust, the capital gain exclusion of $500,000 on the sale of the principal residence will still be aff orded to the Settlor of the trust. If it was rental property that was sold, the entire capital gain would still be reported by the Settlor on his or her tax return. The children would not be reporting any of the capital gains transactions on their own of tent camping. Karen spent many years as a Cub Scout Den Mother. She worked at Oaklandvale School, a shop called ‘Lady Grace’ and was front desk Customer Service Representative at ‘Partner’s in Rehabilitation.’ (These were all Saugus Businesses.) “Ron and Karen are seen in tax returns. The trust would actually fi le a tax return as a grantor-type trust and then issue a grantor letter to the Settlor (also referred to as a Grantor). With a legal life estate, the capital gain on the sale of a home or rental property would have to be allocated to the parent who reserved the life estate and the children who are the remaindermen. The computation for IRS purposes is based on the Book Aleph table and the IRS Section 7520 interest rates. For MassHealth purposes, at least for now, the computation is based upon the Social Security POMS tables. Hopefully, MassHealth will agree to use the IRS tables as the IRS tables are much more favorable to the life tenant if the home were to be sold, for example, as less of the net sales proceeds will be placed back on the table for the life tenant only to be included as a countable asset for MassHealth eligibility purposes. With an irrevocable trust, if the home or rental property is sold and converted to cash, the cash is safe inside the irrevocable trust. There is no risk of the trust assets becoming countable. If the parent decides to serve as trustee and there is a trust provision allowing for use and occupancy of any real estate held in trust, then any real estate abatement off ered by the city or town will remain intact. It will not be lost due to placing the home into trust. The trust must be absolutely clear that there can be no principal distributions to the Settlor under any circumstances and that the Trustee must strictly adhere to the terms of the trust and comply with each and every fiduciary duty owed to the remaindermen of the Trust. many places together participating in, and supporting events. Many of the same events where years ago they were volunteers and Leaders. I asked this humble couple what a few of their secrets were for their marriage success and if they had any words of advice for Newlyweds. They gave these tips that they themselves do: • “listening to each other • “Never go to bed angry • “respect each of their wishes “Thankyou “Wishing you many more happy years together! “Yours Truly, “The Sketch Artist” Another “Zoom” session on Cliftondale Wednesday Precinct 2 Town Meeting Member Joe Vecchione has scheduled another public informational meeting and public feedback session for his proposed zoning of Cliftondale Square for Wednesday (March 1) via Zoom videoconferencing. This one is set for 7:30 p.m. Here are some excerpts from an email Joe put out earlier this week: “Thank you all who attended last month’s session regarding the article I intend to put forth in this year’s ATM to create a zoning overlay for Cliftondale Square in order to incentivize and provide the required fl exibility needed to realistically revitalize Cliftondale Square. This overlay is a result of 8 years of work studying multiple reports procured over 40 years, a yearlong eff ort with the Cliftondale Revitalization Committee, attending Main Streets America conferences, and studying the square day in and day out. As a Precinct 2 representative, an architect, and mostly, a resident of the area, I will do everything I can to get this passed come May as I want to see this neighborhood begin to turn around after decades of decline and inaction.” “From this meeting, given the ATM warrant closes on April 3rd, I will begin formalizing the fi nal draft of the overlay which will be available to you all to review well before the ATM. Additionally, I will be reaching out to you all throughout March to solicit your opinions, concerns, thoughts and insights ahead of the ATM. I want everyone to have a chance to ask questions and provide feedback ahead of the ATM. The last meeting yielded some great feedback, much of which I will incorporate. I hope many of you can attend on March 1st to give your constructive feedback. Instead of coming to the meeting saying ‘I don’t support this because’ — let’s work to make this something we can support through a collaborative eff ort. “As we approach Session 2, I did want to clarify a few misconceptions that I’ve seen get out there in recent weeks whether through the paper or social media. I’ll be happy to elaborate more on March 1st as well with more detail: “1. I am not proposing residential only development or simply want ‘low income housing’. Commercial use will be required on the ground fl oor and the housing component is not there just to be there. It is to provide fl exibility and economic viability to property owners looking to improve their property to provide a steady source of revenue in their development given the high demand for housing. Small scale, low rise infi ll development has become very popular, especially in Downtown Districts. I recently assisted on a three-story mixed use infi ll development in Downtown Melrose at 524-530 Main. See for yourself what we could potentially attract if we allow that fl exibility in our zoning to simply allow what we used to build: https://www.bergmeyer.com/ work/mixed-use-developmentat-524-530-main-street. This was not a developer funded project. It was the owner of a local construction company funding and constructing the project. “2. I’m not proposing ‘high rise, high density’ apartments. The maximum allowed stories by right will be 3 (no change to the current B-1 district or nearby Waterfront mixed-use district) in line with the scale of the rest of Cliftondale Square which is predominantly three story (including surrounding residences). This regulation also permits by code economically effi cient Type 5 wood frame construction which can be utilized in low rise, infi ll development of three stories or less and under 50 feet. In unique cases where there are dimensional issues on site based on dimensional regulations (setbacks, driveways, irregular plots) with a 4/5 vote, the BOS may grant a special permit allowing 4 stories, 50 feet, consistent with the amendments passed overwhelmingly by Town Meeting last May and still well within the context of Cliftondale Square as the heights of multistory buildings (including residential plots vary from 35-63 ft in height. The proposed density is 20 units per acre which is consistent town wide per Town Meeting’s vote last May. The current average density in Cliftondale is roughly 22 units per acre. As no property in Cliftondale is close to an acre, no development will actually contain 20 units. I have done a calculation of the total number of possible units in the proposed boundaries along with a calculation of what would realistically be developed and the overall potential impact from both a traffi c and congestion standpoint given the existing infrastructure and traffi c generation produced by small scale infill development would be negligible to what exists today. I think the benefi ts this overlay brings far outweigh the fear of compounded congestion which will likely not be a signifi cant factor here. I can provide specifi cs on March 1st. “3. I am not proposing a zero parking minimum and long term parkers will not be utilizing municipal lots, private lots or street parking to satisfy their minimum parking requirements. Long term parking for residents and employees will be required within any development calculated per unit and per employee / square footage depending on the use. The purpose and intent is to provide a realistic parking count that satisfi es long term parking for residents and employees while allowing for short term visitors and business patrons to park in municipal lots and on streets. The fi nal parking count is at the discretion of the Planning Board as is typical. For example, the Planning Board is requesting 5 more parking spots than required by the zoning bylaw at 180 Central given the context of the area. Parking needs to be approached on a case by case basis given the variation of property and existing conditions. “4. Please feel free to contact me prior or after March 1st with any comments, questions, or clarifi cations. I very much look forward to speaking with all of you and urge everyone to keep an open mind when it comes to the potential opportunities that exist in Cliftondale if we give it the fl exibility in needs to thrive People interested in the latest “Zoom” session can type into https://bergmeyer.zoom.us/ j/81492967217?pwd=RmRiVVhTNWs4QU12R2l4QSs1YVRBQT09 The meeting ID is 814 9296 7217. The Passcode is 666546. Or call Joe on his cell phone at: 781-520-9859. “Shout Outs” We didn’t receive any reader nominations for “shout outs” this week. And it is always a shame whenever that happens, because there are always worthy
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2023 Page 15 candidates — particularly unsung heroes — to cast a public spotlight on. So, the Editor’s Choice this week goes to a newborn, sixth generation Saugonian — Leila Capano Cross — who was born on Feb. 21, weighing in at 8 pounds and 4 ounces. She is the second child of Mike and Gabriela Cross. Her sister, Luciana, was born on March 16, 2021. They are both sixth-generation Saugonians and the granddaughters of Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano, who received congratulations from his selectmen colleagues when the announcement was made at Tuesday night’s meeting. “Nothing I like better than being a grandfather and now I have another one,” Cogliano told his board members. Excessive recesses If you look at the video on the Saugus TV website for Tuesday night’s Board of Selectmen’s meeting, it looked like the meeting lasted just under 50 minutes. But it actually took an hour and 38 minutes to complete the meeting because of three recesses that were called, which totaled about 48 minutes. With an otherwise light agenda, the meeting nearly doubled timewise because the board was at the mercy of time slots for several public hearings. Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano suggested the board would be better off in eliminating specifi c time slots on the agenda. 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. Legion breakfasts on Friday mornings Saugus American Legion Post 210 hosts its popular breakfasts from 8-9 a.m. on Fridays. The Legion requests a donation of $8 from those who are looking for a delicious meal at Legion Hall. The Legion also welcomes veterans who can’t aff ord the meal to enjoy a free breakfast. Bon appétit! Shakespeare play hits Saugus stage The Theatre Company of Saugus (TCS) presents “The Comedy of Errors,” one of William Shakespeare’s most popular plays. Performances are the fi rst two weekends of March 2023. “The Comedy of Errors” is a farce about two sets of identical twins who were separated in a shipwreck shortly after birth. Now adults, Antipholus of Syracuse and his servant, Dromio of Syracuse, arrive in the town of Ephesus, which happens to be where their long-lost twins, Antipholus of Ephesus and Dromio of Ephesus, live. When the Syracusan twins encounter the friends and families of their siblings, a series of mishaps based on mistaken identity result in wrongful beatings, a near-seduction, the arrest of the Ephesian twins and false accusations of infi delity, theft, madness and demonic possession. Eventually it all gets sorted out! TCS is pleased to have Waltham resident Francine Davis as the director of the show and a troupe of talented actors from all over the North Shore of Massachusetts. TCS welcomes some performers new to the group: Reading resident Bryan Deroo asAntipholus of Syracuse, Ryan Marchant from Arlington as Antipholus of Ephesus, Amanda Flicop of Malden as Adriana, David Lee Vincent of Newburyport as the Duke, Roland “Boot” Boutwell of Winchester as Egeon, Shelove Duperior of Malden as the Courtesan and Olga Karasik-Updike of Newbury as the Foreign Merchant. TCS welcomes some returning veterans of its stage to the show: Billy Jenkins of Stoneham as Dromio of Ephesus, Vi Patch of Wakefi eld asDromio of Syracuse, John Leonard of Andover as the Map Seller, Kaycee Renee Wilson of Brighton asLuciana, Kathy Rapino of Saugus as the Abbess, Larry Segel of Winthrop as Angelo and Sherri Wilcauskas of Middleton as Nell. Lauren Lyon of Natick is the stage manager. Performances of “The Comedy of Errors” are on March 3-4-5 and 10-11-12, 2023, on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and at Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets purchased at the door are $22-$24. Tickets purchased in advance are $19-$21 — online at TCSaugus.org/tickets. The venue is the American Legion Post 210 at 44 Taylor St. in Saugus, Mass. The performance space is not wheelchair accessible, but it does feature a bar serving alcoholic and soft drinks. Snacks and raffle tickets are available for purchase before the show and during intermission. For more information, see the TCS website at TCSaugus.org. Compost/Recycling DropOff Site open tomorrow The Town of Saugus Compost/Recycling Drop-Off Site is closed for the winter season. But the site will reopen for recycling, weather permitting, on Saturday, March 18, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please contact Scott Brazis, Director of Solid Waste/Recycling, at 781-2314036 with any questions. by Jim Miller What’s happening at the Saugus Public Library For schoolchildren looking for interesting projects and programs to participate in this fall, there’s plenty to do at the Saugus Public Library. There are some very good programs offered for grownups, too. Join our Teen Advisory Board: first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Teen Room; Grades 5 and up; meet with the Teen Librarian once a month to talk about what you’d like for programs and materials at the library. Your opinion matters! No registration required. Snacks provided! sauguspubliclibrary.org — 781-231-4168. A neat teen group called Manga & Anime Club: The Manga & Anime Club, from all accounts, is a lot of fun for kids in Grades 6 and up. So, if you are curious, check out the Teen Room. Chat with friends! Make crafts! Try Japanese snacks! Club meetings will continue on Saturdays through May from 10-11 a.m. They will be held on March 4, April 1 and May 13. Please sign up in advance; call 781-2314168 or stop by the Reference Desk (https://www.sauguspubliclibrary.org/new-manga-animeclub.../) —/ Saugus Public Library, 295 Central St., Saugus, Mass.) Adult Coloring Group: Come relax with the continuing Adult Coloring Group. It’s a great opportunity to take time to unwind, be creative and have fun — no experience necessary! There are pencils and coloring pages ready and waiting. See you there! Space is limited; please call 781-231-4168 x 3106 to register. When: Wednesday, March 8, at 10 a.m. Where: Saugus Public Library, 295 Central St., Saugus, Brooks Room on the second fl oor. First Baptist Church presents “Can We Talk…” First Baptist Church Pastor Leroy Mahoney invites troubled people to join others in a special program called “Can We Talk … Community conversations on Trauma and Healing” the fi rst Thursday of every month from 6 to 7 p.m. at Rev. Isaac Mitchell Jr. Fellowship Hall (105 Main St. in Saugus). “Join us as we gather in community to share our stories, thoughts and feelings about whatever you are going through,” Rev. Mahoney states in a written announcement. “As always, it is a safe space to come together in community,” he says. THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 16 Could You Have a Thyroid Problem and Not Know It? Dear Savvy Senior, What are the symptoms of thyroid disease? I’ve been dealing with a number of health issues over the past few years, and a friend of mine recently suggested I get my thyroid checked because it might be causing my problems. Almost 66 What to Know The thyroid is a small butterfl y-shaped gland located at the base of your neck that has a huge job. It produces hormones (called T3 and T4) that help regulate the rate of many of your body’s activities, from how quickly you burn calories to how fast your heart beats. It also infl uences the function of the brain, liver, kidneys and skin. If the gland is underactive and doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormones, it causes body systems to slow down. If it’s overactive, and churns out too much thyroid, it has the opposite effect, speeding up the body’s processes. The symptoms for an underactive thyroid (also known as hypothyroidism) – the most common thyroid disorder in older adults – will vary but may include fatigue and weakness, unexplained weight gain, increased sensitivity to cold, constipation, joint pain, a puff y face, hoarseness, thinning hair, muscle stiffness, dry skin and depression. Some patients may even develop an enlarged thyroid (goiter) at the base of the neck. However, in older adults, it can cause other symptoms like memory impairment, loss of appetite, weight loss, falls or even incontinence. And the symptoms of an overactive thyroid (or hyperthyroidism) may include a rapid heart rate, anxiety, irritability, fatigue, insomnia, increased appetite, weight loss, tremors of the hand, frequent bowel movements, sweating, as well as an enlarged thyroid gland. Too much thyroid can also cause atrial fi brillation, aff ect blood pressure and decrease bone density, which increases the risk of osteoporosis. Those with the greatest risk of developing thyroid disorders are women who have a family history of the disease. Other factors that can trigger thyroid problems include: autoimmune diseases like Hashimoto’s or Graves disease; thyroid surgery; radiation treatments to the neck or upper chest; and certain medications including interferon alpha and interleukin-2 cancer medications, amiodarone heart medication and lithium for bipolar disorder. Get Tested If you have any of the aforementioned symptoms, or if you’ve had previous thyroid problems or notice a lump in the base of your neck, ask your doctor to check your thyroid levels. The TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) blood test is used to diagnosis thyroid disorders but depending on what they fi nd, additional blood tests may be necessary. If you are diagnosed with a thyroid problem, it’s easily treated. Standard treatment for hypothyroidism involves daily use of the synthetic thyroid hormone levothyroxine (Levothroid, Synthroid and others), which is an oral medication that restores adequate hormone levels. And treatments for hyperthyroidism may include an anti-thyroid medication such as methimazole and propylthiouracil, which blocks the production of thyroid hormones. Another option is radioactive iodine, which is taken orally and destroys the overactive thyroid cells and causes the gland to shrink. But this can leave the thyroid unable to produce any hormone and it’s likely that you’ll eventually become hypothyroid and need to start taking thyroid medication. For more information on thyroid disorders, visit the American Thyroid Association at Thyroid.org. 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.
Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2023 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 15 Scholarship available to Saugus High students Greater Lynn Senior Services Left to right, retired postal worker Mark Stevens shares his views with Town Meeting Members Mark J. Bell and Susan C. Dunn during a “Saugus Over Coff ee” forum last month. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) PRECINCT 1 | FROM PAGE 8 Please don’t be intimidated by it,” he said. Town Meeting Member Dunn is a lifelong Saugus resident who worked for four town managers in 23 years before retiring. She said she got involved with Town Meeting to give back to her hometown. “We’re working to make Saugus what it should be,” she said of the role of her and others in Town Meeting. Dunn said she shared many of the same views as Bell about what the precinct’s most pressing challenges are. Dunn stressed that it was important for citizens in Precinct 1 to work through their Town Meeting memes to address important issues in their neighborhood. “When we start to have Town Meeting, let us know how you feel, because if we don’t hear anything, we vote by our hearts and what we think is right for the town,” Dunn said. “We’d like to know your opinion. Because unless we hear, we might not think of it,” she said. Town Meeting Members of Precinct 1 Susan C. Dunn 781-233-7844 Anthony Roger Arone 781443-4650 Christopher Jones 617-8519554 Mark J. Bell 781-454-8210 Sue Palomba 617-877-4553 TOP ISSUES Keeping an eye on potential harmful development in the Central Street Mill area, protecting what’s left of Prankers Pond, considering possible reuses of the Roby School Administration Building, the future of Stackpole Field (GLSS) is accepting applications from high school seniors through the Lique Human Services Scholarship. Two $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to students who have an interest in or are considering a career in human services and who have made an impact in their community or the world through community service. The Lique Human Services Scholarship will be awarded to two seniors who attend one of the eight high schools located in GLSS’ service area — including Saugus High School. The scholarship is named in memory of Vince Lique, the Agency’s long-time Executive Director, who devoted his career to helping others, particularly vulnerable senior citizens and people of all ages with disabilities, demanding that all people be treated with dignity and respect. “Vince’s legacy is fi rmly rooted in his compassion for people. He measured success by the quality of his service to and advocacy for others,” said Kathryn C. Burns, GLSS’ Chief Executive Offi cer. “I believe in Vince’s theory that one’s individual success is directly related to the benefi ts received by those around us. The Lique Human Services scholarship honors the man and his service by encouraging others to do the same.” Applications are available through each high school’s guidance offi ce or can be completed online at www.glssnet/LiqueScholarship. Completed applications are due on or before Friday, April 7. A fl oral sample of Eileen Estrich’s photography; the Saugus Public Library will host a reception for her tomorrow (Saturday, Feb. 25) from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Reading Room. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) SATURDAY AFTERNOON | FROM PAGE 7 “Now it is an honor to share these beautiful images with the Saugus Public Library.” Ebee’s reception will take place from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Reading Room. Come listen to some excellent music and join other art lovers enjoying images of local beauty. Complimentary light refreshments will be available. Both events are free and open to the public. Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus (Editor’s Note: The following info is from an announcement submitted by Julie Cicolini, a member of the Board of Directors for Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus.) Who we are: Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus (HS2) is a nonprofi t group of volunteers who are helping to offset food insecurity in households. HS2 provides students/ families who enroll in the program a supply of nutritious food for when school lunches and breakfasts are unavailable to them on weekends. How HS2 can help you: HS2 Revere photographer Eileen Estrich loves to shoot beach scenes like this one. The Saugus Public Library will host a reception for her tomorrow (Saturday, Feb. 25) from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Reading Room. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) bags are distributed at Saugus Public schools on Fridays to take home. Bags include such items as peanut butter, canned meals/ soups/tuna/vegetables, pasta, fruit cups, cereal, oatmeal, goldfi sh, pretzels and granola bars. All food is provided to children free of charge. It is our hope these resources will support the health, behavior and achievement of every student who participates. To sign up go here to complete online form: https:// forms.gle/gmMGguycSHBdziuE9 Want to partner with us: We would love to partner with organizations, sports teams, youth groups, PTOs, businesses and individuals to assist in feeding students of Saugus. To learn more about how you can partner with us, visit the Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus Facebook page or email us at HS2Saugus@gmail.com HS2 relies on donations to create take-home bags for a weekend full of meals. Checks can also be sent directly to: Salem Five C/O Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus, 855-5 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906. Online donations can also be made at https://givebutter.com/ HealthySaugus About The Saugus Advocate We welcome press releases, news announcements, freelance articles and courtesy photos from the community. Our deadline is noon Wednesday. 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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2023 Page 17 banned Galileo Galilei from teaching what? 9. In what country did 1. On Feb. 24, 1799, “midnight rider” William Dawes died; he rode to what town to alert residents that British troops would march into the countryside? 2. According to Guinness World Records, what is unusual about the eyelashes of Coco, a “newfypoo” (Newfoundland/poodle cross)? 3. In Alaska what is the special meaning of “sourdough”? 4. Reportedly, many Civil War veterans were affected with Soldier’s Disease, which was what? 5. On Feb. 25, 1870, Hiram Rhodes Revels became the fi rst African American in the U.S. Senate; what state did he represent: Illinois, Massachusetts or Mississippi? 6. Where did the fi rst retail specialty pushcart program in the United States start in 1976? 7. What American sports event has the most betting? 8. On Feb. 26, 1616, the Roman Catholic Church the Giant Omelette Festival organized by the Knights of the Giant Omelette originate? 10. Do bananas grow on trees? 11. decided that Athens would become a “Sister City” to what city that was once called the “Athens of America”? 16. What NBA player has the most all-time regularseason points? 17. On Feb. 27, 1807, what author of “Tales of a Wayside Inn” was born? 12. In what sport would you fi nd professional teams named Avalanche and Lightning? 13. How are “Shed A Little Light,” “Happy Birthday” and “Why (The King Of Love Is Dead)” similar? 14. On Feb. 28, 2013, who became the fi rst Pope to resign since 1415? 15. Last year it was 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 On March 1, 2021, Massachusetts eased some restrictions on what? 18. What painter (of “Whistler’s Mother”) brought a libel suit that was to bankrupt himself and send his critic, John Ruskin, into a severe breakdown? 19. What is the name of the sport in which teams slide stones on ice toward a target? 20. On March 2, 1904, Dr. Seuss was born in what Massachusetts city? ANSWERS We follow Social Distancing Guidelines! 781 233 4446 1. Lexington (Dawes is not famous for sounding the alarm due to the popular Longfellow poem “Paul Revere’s Ride.”) 2. They are the longest eyelashes ever found on a dog (seven inches). 3. Someone who has lived in Alaska for several winters 4. Addiction related to amputation 5. Mississippi 6. Boston’s Faneuil Hall 7. Super Bowl 8. That the earth orbits the sun 9. France (in Bessières; the first festival was in the 1970s, and the event has spread [no pun intended] to other cities) 10. No; the banana plant is a giant herb. 11. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow 12. Hockey (teams in Colorado and Tampa, respectively) 13. They are song tributes to Martin Luther King, Jr. (performed by James Taylor, Stevie Wonder and Nina Simone, respectively) 14. Benedict XVI 15. Boston 16. LeBron James 17. COVID-19 18. James Abbott McNeill Whistler (born in Lowell, Mass.) 19. Curling 20. Springfield
Page 18 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2023 THIS WEEK ON SAUGUS TV Sunday, Feb. 26 from 9—11 p.m. on Channel 8 — “Sunday Night Stooges” (The Three Stooges). Monday, Feb. 27 all dayon Channel 8 — “Movie Monday” (classic movies). Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 8 — What’s Cookin’? With Lamia. Wednesday, March 1 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 22 — The Graff Report. Thursday, March 2 at 5:30 p.m. on Channel 8 — Jesus Center for Good News. Friday, March 3 at 8 p.m. on Channel 8 — Empire Pro Wrestling with Evo. Saturday, March 4 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 22 — SHS Hockey vs. Winthrop from Feb. 18. Saugus TV can be seen on Comcast Channels 8, 9 & 22. ***programming may be subject to change without notice*** For complete schedules, please visit www.saugustv.org. ~ HELP WANTED ~ FULL TIME DRIVER WANTED MONDAY – FRIDAY; 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM SCRUBBING BOARD 104 HANCOCK ST EVERETT * 617-387-4838 ~ Help Wanted ~ VENDING MACHINE MOVER $500.00 Signing Bonus for All New Hires Driver with clean driving record for the greater Boston area to move and service vending equipment. Must have a valid driver’s license. Any Electronics experience is helpful but not necessary. Salary commensurate with job experience. Our company was established in 1961. . No phone calls please. 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 Sandy Juliano Broker/President Saugus Middle School Sachems Hockey Team Caps Successful Season with Playoff Game Tonight By Meghann Breton Special to the Saugus Advocate B season that landed them in 4th ack at it again, the Saugus Middle School hockey team will compete in the playoff s this weekend. After a successful regular place overall, the kids are ready to take it all and come out on top. The team is comprised of 18 talented kids all from Saugus. This year’s playoff s will consist of three games with a single elimination rule. The fi rst game will be held tonight (Friday, Feb. 24) at 8:30 p.m. at Hockey Town in Saugus, and it will be against Gloucester Tonno. The Semifi - nals will be held tomorrow (Saturday, Feb. 25t at 8:30 p.m. at the Chelmsford Forum in North Billerica, Mass., and the Championship game will be held on Sunday (Feb. 26) at 7:45 p.m. at the Haverhill Valley Forum. The Saugus Middle School hockey team is a part of the Valley Hockey League and consists of the following kids, all coached by Marc Magliozzi of Saugus: Demitri Rosales, 11 years Moving the puck in an earlier game this season was Johnny O’Donnell, of the Saugus Middle-High School hockey team. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Meghann Breton) old; 12 year olds Cole Alexander, Domenic Magliozzi, Jack Cuddy, Drew Ferreira and Emmerson Keefe; 13 year olds Demetri Breton, Cameron Marchand, James Caruso, Conor Lacey, Louis Migliore, John Morello, Alex Rinaldi, Dalton Diozzi, Johnny O’Donnell, Trey Riley and Andre Rosales; and Jaedyn Encarnacao, 14 years old. COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SALES & RENTALS List withList with us in the us in the New New Year!ar! Follow Us On: New Listing by Sandy Single family, 81 Florence St., Everett $649,900 SOLD BY NORMA COMMERCIAL BUILDING ON BROADWAY, EVERETT PLEASE CALL NORMA AT 617-590-9143 FOR MORE INFORMATION List your home, condominium or apartment withList your home, condominium or apartment with JRS. W JRS. We’re with you from start to closing!e’re with you from start to closing! Open Daily From 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. 433 Broadway, Suite B, Everett, MA 02149 www.jrs-properties.com Denise Matarazzo 617-953-3023 617-294-1041 Rosemarie Ciampi 617-957-9222 Norma Capuano Parziale 617-590-9143 Joe DiNuzzo 617-680-7610
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2023 Page 19 OBITUARIES John T. Gorman Of Saugus. Died on Monday, February 20th at the Briarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Needham at the age of 75. He was the husband of the late Beverly A. (Stagno) Gorman. Born in Boston, Mr. Gorman was the son of the late Richard E. and Mary M. (Walsh) Gorman. A graduate of Bentley University, he was retired from the City of Boston Treasurer’s Department. John was a member of the Malden Anglers and of the choir at St. Margaret’s Church. He was also a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. John is survived by his two sisters, Regina Spadoni and her husband Edward of Norwood and Mary-Ellen Trethewey and her husband Robert of Dedham; was the loving uncle of Claire, Lauren, Peter, Erin and Caitlin and seven great nieces and nephews; as well as many other family members friends. Relatives and friends were invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., Saugus on Thursday. A funeral will be held from the funeral home on Friday at 9:30 a.m. followed by a funeral mass in St. Margaret’s Church, 431 Lincoln Ave., Saugus at 10:30 a.m. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery in Everthe Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Saugus on Tuesday, February 14th. She was the wife of the late Howard A. Littlefi eld. Born in Hiratsuka-Mura, Tokyo, Japan, Mrs. Littlefi eld was the daughter of the late Chikazo and Moya (Nakajima) Yoshimura. Mrs. Littlefi eld is survived by her brothers and sisters in law as well as many nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends were invited to attend a graveside Just Listed! 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