THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MArCH 13, 2026 Page 11 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www. thewarrengroup.com. BUYER1 Caushi, Pajazit Laquaglia, Stephanie TOWN MEETING | FROM PAGE 8 tions, concerns, or issues within their precinct. My goal is to be accessible to the residents of Precinct 3 and to provide transparency in the work that I do on their behalf. As the Town continues to grow, we must make thoughtful adjustments across all departments to accommodate these changes. These efforts must occur across the board and not be limited to just one area. Like many communities, Saugus is evolving, and with recent development, our current residents reflect an increasingly diverse population. Amanda Ostrow Mason: Getting to a point where we can approve the town budget is, of course, the priority. We are all aware of the significant challenges currently facing our schools. But I worry that those who are not directly involved and have no kids in our schools do not recognize how dire the situation currently is. Not being fully funded last year led to severe cuts being made and not only do those posiGARDENS | FROM PAGE 10 bright red “epaulets” and make a scratchy call. Despite its not being especially melodious, it is one of the sounds that always tells me the birds have returned from Southern U.S. states and Mexico where they winter. They head for wet areas when they return, like the Saugus River and several reservoirs. Among their favorite foods are the cattails (Typha spp.) that grow between the Hamilton Street bridge and the Saugus Iron Works, and a small grouping of these plants on Birch Pond beside Walnut Street. A less visible sign of spring is the sap running in the trees, not only maples but birches and a few others, although we may be reminded when we see BUYER2 Caushi, Rushit Merken, David SELLER1 Gomes, Leonardo Sousa Walker, Beau tions need to be added back, we also need to keep up with the upward trends of ELL (English Language Learners) and high needs students. Some of the class sizes are averaging 28+ in the STEAM, Middle and High school. That’s a dangerous number especially looking at cutting more teachers which would force that number into the 30s. It is frustrating to see our leaders agreeing that we need more funding and then voting against that in meetings. We need to start looking at how to make this happen. To me, that’s the biggest priority we have. Investing in our children should always be a top priority. Question Two: What do you consider the top priority for residents in your precinct as you prepare for the opening of the 2025 Town Meeting session? Marissa DeMonte: “The elephant in the room” for Precinct 3, as I see it, is the proper revitalization and utilization of Stocker Park. This parcel has significantly deteriorated over time. Yet, despite sap buckets hanging from the tree trunks, and further north, where this is serious business, the more efficient networks of plastic tubing that bring sap to the condensers. Tomorrow, Saturday, March 14, many people from surrounding towns will enjoy Breakheart Reservation’s Maple Sugarin’ event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a terrific experience for families. My husband still remembers the excitement of his first taste of sugar on snow over 60 years ago at a similar celebration which combines education with sweet flavors! As New Englanders we are well aware that our first taste of spring is not likely to mean the real end of winter. Indeed, if temperatures stayed above freezing at night the sap producers would find the sugaring SELLER2 ADDRESS Ribeiro, Franciane G 34 Golden Hills Rd Walker, Kelley 11 Richard St its current state, the Saugus riverbank within the park remains a vital habitat for numerous bird species, attracting birdwatchers from across the region. Stocker Park’s untapped potential is immense; its natural bird habitat alone represents a significant asset. With sustained community engagement and collaborative planning, this space could be transformed from a point of concern into a cherished outdoor amenity for all. I’m eager to partner with residents and town officials to develop a comprehensive plan that realizes this vision. Leonard Ferrari, Jr.: Two specific local issues that have come up frequently are the pending situation at Stocker Field and the future of the dog park, as well as the need for speed bumps at the top of Hurd Avenue leading to the Veterans School to help slow traffic and improve safety for students and families. I also intend to continue being a source of communication for all Precinct 3 residents and a TOWN MEETING | SEE PAGE 12 season cut very short. We can expect to rely on some of our indoor plants to keep us going until the ground really thaws enough to plant and for flowers to be blooming around every corner. Nancy Prag enjoyed the blossoms on her amaryllis this week, and I am enjoying the anticipation of an opening bud on one of mine sitting on a windowsill. Orchids, geraniums and African violets are a few other houseplants that may be flowering on windowsills right now, where they have been waiting for enough sun to blossom. The indoor gardens may include some shamrocks for St. Patrick’s Day or catnip for St. Gertrude’s Day (both March 17). And we can begin our countdown to astronomical spring, which this year is NEXT Friday, March 20. CITY Saugus Saugus Frances M. (Fagan) Eggert O f Saugus, formerly of Lynn. Died on Monday, March 2nd at the age of 80. Born in Revere and raised in Chelsea, Ms. Eggert was the daughter of the late James and Madeline (Wilson) Fagan. Frances was a former bookkeeper for Booma and Arctic Oil Companies. Ms. Eggert is survived by her daughter, Debra L. Jackson and her husband Alexander of FL; three sons, Anthony R. DePietro and his wife Lorraine “Missy” of GA, Michael J. DePietro of Barnstable SINGLE ROOM FOR RENT WITH SHARED LIVING, BATH AND KITCHEN NEAR EVERETT SQUARE Affordable Living: $1,000/month plus utilities CALL MICHAEL FOR MORE DETAILS: 978-409-9696 FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT EVERETT DATE 02.20.26 02.17.26 OBITUARY and Thomas J. 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