SAUGUS For COVID-19 Updates: www.Saugus-ma.gov OCAT D OC E AD O A E CAT Vol. 23, No. 11 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday Homegrown Saugus firefighters Six new members – all of the m town natives and SHS graduates – begin their careers at Saugus Fire Dept. 781-233-4446 A s of yesterday’s deadline, there were no known incidences of the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, in Saugus. But town offi cials are gearing up for some potential precautionary moves to protect residents from the virus that this week prompted Governor Charlie Baker to declare a State of Emergency in Massachusetts. COVID-19 also led to the indefinite shutdown of the National Basketball Association’s season, the cancellation of this year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade in Boston and a COVID-19 | SEE PAGE 2 TE Friday, March 13, 2020 Preparing for COVID-19 Residents should expect “disruptions” to town and school events and non-town/school events in town buildings, warns town manager By Mark E. Vogler HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF: Information sheets, like this one posted at the entrance of the Saugus Public Library, are popping up in public buildings and businesses around town as local offi cials map out a strategy for dealing with COVID-19. ~ADVOCATE ASKS~ LADDER DRILLS: Six new fi refi ghters receive safety and skill training on the use of the ladder this week at the Saugus Fire Department. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) By Mark E. Vogler T here are common bonds that bind the six new fi refighters that began their careers at the Saugus Fire Department this week. They are all graduates of Saugus High School with deep family roots in the community. All of them are in their early to mid-20’s. Two of them grew up as kids hanging around at the Central Fire Station, infl uenced by relatives who have served long and distinguished careers as fi refi ghters in their hometown. “Collectively, the six are probably the youngest group we’ve hired,” Fire Capt. Christopher Rizza said in an interview this week, as he took a break from training exercises outside the fi re station. “They’re all Saugus kids. All of them went to Saugus High. These kids all live here and their families reside here. So, there is FIREFIGHTERS | SEE PAGE 12 ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS - 1st AD - Gracious and nicely maintained 9 rm CE Colonial boasting 4 bdrms, 3½ baths, custom kitchen (2018) with quartz counters & center island stainless appliances, double oven, wine cooler, subway backsplash, ct flooring, dining area w/ slider to deck, formal diningrm, livingrm, 1st flr familyrm w/gas fireplace, hardwood on 1st flr, convenient 1st flr laundry, master suite w/ walk-in closet & private bath w/whirlpool tub & double sink, impressive finished lower level offers custom wet bar, oversized familyrm/ playrm, pavers patio, irrigation system, cen air & cen vac, security system, newly painted exterior (2019), nicely located in Bellevue Heights! MINT! w/gas Offered at $889,900 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com cooktop, NOT READY TO CALL IT QUITS: Stephanie Jandrys, manager and trainer of TITLE Boxing Club off of Route 1 South in Saugus, is one of 17 Saugus residents who are registered to run in this year’s Boston Marathon, which is set for Monday, April 20. With the threat of the race being cancelled because of the spread of the Coronavirus, Jandrys says she is considering running the race with her friends if it does get cancelled. For this week’s “The Advocate Asks” and more photos, please see page 3. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE "42 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2020 Regular Unleaded $2.159 Mid Unleaded $2.629 Super $2.699 Diesel Fuel $2.679 KERO $4.759 Diesel $2.439 HEATING OI 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS Prices subject to change Winter Diesel Available FLEET
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