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Page 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 27, 2020 CORONAVIRUS | from page 1 a deadline so they don’t have fines to pay?” On Wednesday, the day that the governor issued a new order that extended the closure of Massachusetts schools from early April to at least May 4, Cogliano escalated his criticism to publicly calling on Baker to shut down the Saugus construction project. “Governor Baker, shut this project down and do what’s in the best interest of the residents of Saugus and the families of the 200 workers,” Cogliano said. “I’m all for people being able to work, but this project goes against everything we are being told about taking precaution against the virus. Our local businesses are closed. Some may not survive the shutdown. It’s just not right,” he said. “This project is nonessential; keeping it going is for monetary reasons alone as the contractor has a certain date to complete the project.” Legal opinion backs up governor Cogliano said the town and the contractor need to modify the contract. If it’s shut down for 14 days, he suggested that the contractor be given 14 additional days to complete the project. Cogliano said he wants Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree to call on the governor to stop construction at the new school out of concern for the health and safety of workers – many of them Saugus residents. Prior to the initial shutdown of the schools early last week, the High School part of the project was scheduled to be completed this spring, enabling Saugus High School students to move in after April vacation. An opinion that Cogliano received from Town Counsel Lawrence A. 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The Order requires all businesses and organizations that do not provide “COVID-19 Essential Services” to close their physical workplaces and facilities to workers, customers and the public as of Tuesday, March 24 at noon until Tuesday, April 7 at noon, according to Vasapolli. The Order provided a list of designated businesses and other organizations that provide essential services and workforces related to COVID-19 that shall continue to operate brickand-mortar facilities during this two-week time period. Vasapolli noted that Exhibit A, page 8 of the Governor’s Order specifically lists as a COVID-19 Essential Services the following: “Construction workers who support the construction, operation, inspection and maintenance of construction sites and construction projects (including housing).” “Clearly the construction work at the Middle High School falls into this definition of a ‘COVID-19 Essential Service.’ This construction work is being performed by a private contractor, Suffolk Construction, under a contract with certain completion dates, performance requirements, and penalties,” Vasapolli said. “In view of the fact that the Governor has determined that this type of construction work is a COVID-19 Essential Service and this work is being performed by a private company under contract, I know of no legal basis at this time for the Town of Saugus or any of its agents to shut the construction job down,” he said. “Any such action by the Town, in my opinion runs contrary to the Governor’s order and may expose the town to monetary damages for possible breach of contract.” But Cogliano said he still worries that a worker could wind up sick at the construction site and spread sickness through the building. “What if someone contracts the virus? How long and how much will it cost to disinfect the entire building? This project is not essential in any way, shape or form as it is highly unlikely it will be opened during this school year,” he said. “If it were my call, it would be shut down immediately; unfortunately, it’s not. I want an answer from the governor why this project is essential and why the Town can’t make the call to shut it down immediately. My wife and daughters are Registered Nurses and see firsthand what’s happening in our Boston Hospitals. The Governor almost got it right; now he has to make it alright.” Coronavirus Precautions Plastic shields create barrier between Stop & Shop associates and their customers – for health’s sake By Tara Vocino A s the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) disease rapidly spreads, Stop & Shop has begun to install Plexiglas to ensure that customers and associates remain healthy. According to Stop & Shop We Now Offer For Your Eating Pleasure “UBER EATS” Convenient Delivery Service Bianchi’s Pizza and Renzo’s Full Menu To Go Open for Takeout for Bianchi’s Pizza and Renzo’s Food 381 Revere Beach Blvd., Revere 781-284-5600 Senior Public Relations Account Manager Lindsay Levitts, to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, the company has begun the installation of clear plastic guards, called Plexi Guard shields, at registers and pharmacies, which are slated to be installed within the next week. “Because the register area doesn’t allow for the cashier and customer to maintain a distance of six feet apart per the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, plastic guards have been added for protection,” Levitts wrote in an email Wednesday morning. “We’re asking that customers please stand behind the clear plastic guards until all groceries have been scanned and payment is complete.” Similarly, groceries must be bagged at the end of the belt to ensure distance between cashiers and customers. When possible, the store is opening only every other check-out lane to create further distancing between customers. The store is following the recommended social distancing six-foot rule by taking other precautionary measures. “Floor tape has been added at regisA customer swipes her credit card through the Plexiglass. ters to clearly delineate for customers how far back six feet is from the pin pad, so customers have a clear understanding of where they should stand,” Levitts wrote. Other local stores, such as the Saugus CVS, have also added floor tape. At both stores, signs have been added throughout the store that remind customers to stand at least six feet apart from others, plus other guidelines from the CDC, like sneezing into your elbow. Those signs are placed at every register, on front doors, and at many other places throughout the store, including by the deli and pharmacy counters. —Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmaill.com. Plexiglass creates a safe distance between the associate and customer.
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 27, 2020 ~ THE ADVOCATE ASKS ~ Page 3 Senior Pastor Wayne Shirk tells how he and other clergy are helping to keep the faith in Saugus Editor’s Note: For this week’s paper, we sat down with Pastor Wayne L. Shirk, the senior pastor at New Hope Assembly of Saugus. He is also chairman of the Clergy Association of the Saugus Faith Community – a local group that represents leaders of religious groups in Saugus. Pastor Shirk, 60, is a native of Lancaster County, Pa., where as an only child he was raised as a Mennonite. He received his Bachelor of Science in Bible degree from the University of Valley Forge, formerly Valley Forge Christian College, in 1983. After graduation he accepted the position of Youth Pastor at the Parkway Christian Church of Revere. Two years later he became associate pastor. In January of 1999, he came to Saugus to serve as senior pastor at New Hope Assembly of Saugus, a position that he still holds. In more than 40 years of ministry, he has mentored many men and women who are in full-time ministry today in the United States and around the world. During the last two decades, he has helped form four ministries in the New England area. He is certifi ed by the American Association of Christian counselors and holds Christian teachers’ certification from the Association of Christian Schools International. Pastor Shirk was married for 23 years to the former Karen Zaccardi of Cambridge, until she passed away from cancer in 2009. He has a daughter, Ashley (Shirk) McCray, the Worship Arts pastor at New Hope Assembly in Saugus. Her husband, Edward McCray, is the associate pastor at New Hope. The couple lives in Cambridge, where they care for Ashley’s grandmother, Grace (Gentzler) Shirk. Highlights of our interview follow “AFCNS is an important part of our lives. They educate us about valuable resources for our son.” Linda and Jim, Caregivers to Son, Derek 978-281-2612 AdultFosterCareNS.com Celebrating 19 Years HOPING FOR A SUNRISE SERVICE: Easter services may be cancelled at local churches because of social distancing guidelines. But Pastor Wayne L. Shirk, head of the Saugus Faith Community, said he has been hoping and planning for the community’s annual sunrise service on Easter Day -- with social distancing rules being observed. Q: Rev. Wayne, please tell me how the churches and faith centers in Saugus are dealing right now with the coronavirus. Are most of them or all of them not having services, other than virtual services? A: Everything is online, from most of the churches that I know of. We can’t get together because of where we are at as a community and the virus, so most of us went to online streaming, whether it’s Facebook Live or YouTube. Any network like that is what we’re using. I know for myself and other pastors, we’re calling as many people as we can to check on them to make sure they are doing well and to see if there is any need – if they have a need for anything. So we are navigating new waters; it’s a new path for all of us. I think we are trying to fi gure it out and work and do the best that we can do to still make a diff erence: to Saugus Faith Community H ere are the members of the group known as the Saugus Faith Community, and their websites. Member communities Cliftondale Church of the Nazarene – http://www.facebook.com/pages/SaugusCliftondale-Church-of-theNazarene/134739726599395 Cliftondale Congregational Church – http://www.cliftondalecc.blogspot.com/ Congregation Ahavas Sholom – http://www.saugus. com/content/view/45/117/ East Saugus United Methodist Church – http://www. facebook.com/pages/EastSaugus-United-MethodistChurch/115940891760059 bring hope and to bring peace in a very uncertain time. Fear is rampant. But, again, our faith needs to trump the fear, because we believe that God is still in control. And we’re believing that this will pass over quickly. Q: Okay. Now, you are the leader – I guess you assumed that position about a year ago – of the Saugus Faith Community. A: Yes. In January of 2019, I was asked by others in the Saugus Faith Community if I could take the head position and to lead it, so I have for the past year. And I think as a faith community, we are trying to reach into the needs of our community. We’re very involved in many outreaches dealing with food – Healthy Students–Healthy Saugus, Veterans Food Market, the Food Pantry [the United Parish Food Pantry] – here in town. We’re doing the best we ASKS | SEE PAGE 4 First Baptist Church – http://www.fi rstbaptistsaugus.org/ First Congregational Church UCC – https://www. facebook.com/uccsaugus New Hope Assembly of Saugus – http://www.newhopesaugus.com/newhope/index.php Saint John’s Episcopal Church – http://www.stjohnssaugus.org/ Saugus Catholics Collaborative (Blessed Sacrament & St. Margaret’s Churches – http://sauguscatholics.org (Editor’s Note: This information was provided by the Saugus Faith Community website, https://www.facebook.com/ SaugusFaith/.) www.reverealuminumwindow.com
Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 27, 2020 Essex Tech donates medical supplies to area hospitals, Essex County Sheriff’s Department D ANVERS – Superintendent-Director Heidi Riccio reports that Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School (Essex Tech) recently donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and medical supplies to several area health care facilities and the Essex County Sheriff ’s Department to help protect staff as well as patients from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). “We’ve been working tirelessly to support our students, families, faculty and staff throughout this situation, and donating these items presented itself as a way for our District to also make a diff erence for our local health care and Sheriff’s Department workers,” said Superintendent Riccio. “We’re happy to be able to support professionals in our community who need these supplies, and hopefully these masks, gloves, and gowns will help fi ll the need they have for these items.” Between Friday, March 20 and Monday, March 23, Essex Tech packaged and donated more than 1,000 protective masks, including N95 masks, 5,000 examination gloves, approximately 40 coveralls and more than 1,000 protective eye glasses to facilities, including North Shore Medical Center ED (Salem Campus), Brigham ASKS | from page 3 can to reach out to help those North Shore Medical Center–Salem’s Emergency Department Equipment & Support Staff Manager, Fran Donoghue (center), picked up donated supplies from Essex Tech on Friday for NSMC Salem ED, and was assisted by Essex Tech’s Director of Workforce Development and Adult Education, Bonnie Carr (left), and Essex Tech’s Director of Career Technical Education– West Academy, Jill Sawyer. 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A: This month, for April, if we meet, it will be here in New Hope Assembly Church. In May, it will be at Blessed Sacrament. So we all take a turn hosting, where we will have the clergy come together for the Saugus Faith Community. But again, we may have to cancel because of where we are at with the virus right now. Q: Now, you are in touch with about how many faith centers in town on a regular basis? A: Probably about six or sevrector Heidi Riccio and her staff have delivered for us,” said Essex County Sheriff Kevin Coppinger. “We recently reached out in search of supplies to help keep our staff and inmate population safe during this COVID-19 outbreak, and the school came through with a large doBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Nurse Hannah Sperry picked up donated medical supplies from Essex Tech on Saturday for the staff at Beth Israel Deaconess. (Courtesy Photo Essex Tech) nation of gloves, lab coats, and safety goggles. This donation will be of great assistance to our department as we continue to work together against the coronavirus threat.” Essex Tech’s donations were made possible by administrators, faculty and staff who volunteered to help organize and package the supplies. THE POSITIVE SIDE OF CORONAVIRUS: Pastor Wayne L. Shirk says the latest health crisis provides all people of the world opportunity to build relationships, particularly with family, relatives and close friends. (Saugus Advocate Photos by Mark E. Vogler) en … those that are actively involved. Q: And what are the challenges that they are facing that they share with you – their respective challenges? A: I think the challenge is trying to build a bridge to the community: trying to let them know that we really do care and that we are here to help them. We don’t look at this as a religious duty. We get to make a diff erence in peoples’ lives. And, I think, just to get that out there, that the Saugus Faith Community truly cares about you and your family, about the needs of our community – I think that’s the biggest challenge. Q: The community needs a group like yours now more than ever. Right? A: Absolutely – to give people hope and faith. Listen, in times like these, we all need an anchor. And we believe his name is Jesus, and he never leaves us or forsakes us. He will never fail you. I’m 60 years old, and I can tell you, from my life, ASKS | SEE PAGE 5
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 27, 2020 Page 5 Do-Awl Construction of Saugus becomes a World Series Park sponsor (Editor’s Note: The following info is from a press release issued this week by World Series Park.) W orld Series Park in Saugus depends on the support of Saugus businesses. Each season many Saugus businesses purchase advertising signs that are displayed on the outfield fence. People who come to the park are encouraged to support these businesses, since without the support of these businesses the park wouldn’t be possible. Each season World Series Park hosts over 250 games. Do-Awl Construction is a longtime, family-owned Saugus business that does both residential and business construction. Starting this season, the Giardullo family, owners of Do-Awl Construction, has willingly offered to be a World Series Park sponsor. Do-Awl Construction believes in serving the community by not only providing construction needs, such as remodeling and new construction, but also by supporting causes that make Saugus a better place to live, like World Series Park, whicih provides a great facility for the ASKS | from page 4 he’s never failed me yet. And there is a God who truly cares and loves. And we want people to be able to anchor to something that gives great hope. Q: What are the stresses and pressures on you and your clergy brethren out there? There are no services because of social distancing and the offerings are down, right? Things like that. A: I think the biggest stress is not the offerings. For me, the biggest stress is how can I keep in communication with the community, with the parishiomaking donations. This kind of support is what got us started and has kept us going over the last 15 years. The Saugus businesses that have helped us deserve a lot of credit for making the park what it is today. We also appreciate Sachem Signworks that makes the signs for World Series Park.” A NEW BASEBALL BACKER: Shown from left to right are World Series Park Superintendent Bob Davis and Brian Giardullo, one of the owners of Do-Awl Construction, holding the Do-Awl Construction sign that will be displayed at World Series Park this season. (Courtesy photo by Ken Howse to The Saugus Advocate) youngsters of Saugus to play baseball at. “We very much appreciate Do-Awl Construction’s support and encourage people to contact them for any remodeling or renovation needs at reasonners, with the needs, and how can we help them in this day and age and what we are facing during this crisis. We’re all concerned about finances, but I can only speak for me. This is God’s house. I keep reminding him that this is his business and he needs to provide, and I’m trusting him to provide for everything that we need. Q: During normal times, what would the membership of your church be? A: We run about a hundred people with everybody. Q: Is that one service or a couple of services? A: We do one service now. We were doing two services for a able prices and excellent workmanship,” World Series Park superintendent Bob Davis says. “We hope that other new and already established Saugus businesses will help us by purchasing advertising signs and long time, but we’re down to one service to bring people together because people didn’t know people from the other service. And I think in this day and age, and the culture we live, community is very important. Whether it’s in our personal service or it’s in the Faith Community, the more we unify together and the more we come together and the more we pray together, I believe we will see the blessing of God upon this town. Q: I guess some of your members now are facing the issues ASKS | SEE PAGE 7 REACHING OUT: As leader of the local group, Saugus Faith Community, Pastor Wayne L. Shirk says the group -- which consists of about 10 churches in town -- has been trying to help meet the spiritual and living needs of local residents as they face the Coronavirus health crisis.
Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 27, 2020 Goodwill Graffiti Saugus High School students use colored chalk to write on sidewalks to inspire walkers during coronavirus crisis By Mark E. Vogler B efore the snows came on Monday, people on their daily walks through town may have noticed some uplifting graffiti written on the sidewalks on Taylor Street near the side entrance to the Saugus Public Library. SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY Call for a Quote 617-387-7466 Or email Rocco@sabatino-ins.com We cover: * Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available “Be Strong. We can do this!” one of the writings done in colored chalk encouraged anyone reading it. “Stay Positive,” shouted another. There was more encouraging graffiti written on the sidewalk near the rear parking lot to the Roby School Administration Building and the sidewalk across Taylor Street. “There’s a lot of negativity in the world and a lot of people are going out for walks,” said Victoria Quagenti, 15, a sophomore at Saugus High School. “That’s why we wrote it. We wanted to spread a lot of positivity to people out there walking and figured the library was a good starting point,” she said. Quagenti and her friend, http://www.sabatino-ins.com SABATINO 564 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 617-387-7466 Hours of Operation are: Mondays - Fridays 9am to 5pm Saturdays by appointment only Alyssa Swible-Martinez, are the ones who have been responsible for the positive graffiti throughout town. She said the two would keep leaving their inspiring messages if the rain and snow wash away the chalk. “We did the library and we did the Roby Building and we did some in front of the Waybright Park,” Quagenti said. The two girls got the idea for the graffiti from a website that encourages artists who are so inclined to write encouraging words with chalk in front of people’s homes to help them cope with the stress related to the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. “We decided to do it in front of places that weren’t people’s houses. We wanted to write something that would make people feel good and to encourage them,” she said. Quagenti’s parents don’t mind her artistic venture because the chalk really isn’t the traditional vandalizing graffiti, since it can be washed off easily. Everett's Newest Real Estate Office Commercial Sales and Leasing Residential Home Sales Real Estate Consulting Apartment Rentals Real Estate Auctions Business Brokerage Personal Property Appraisals Mass Licensed Auctioneer 560 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 | 617-512-5712 | sam@broadwayRE.com ADRIANA RESNICK DOMENICA RIGGIO SAM RESNICK A GRAFFITI ARTIST ON A MISSION: Saugus High School student Victoria Quagenti and some of the uplifting graffiti she and her friend Alyssa Swible-Martinez wrote in colored chalk near the Saugus Public Library to take walkers’ minds off COVID-19. (Saugus Advocate Photos by Mark E. Vogler)
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 27, 2020 Page 7 Japanese Baseball By Th e Old Sachem A long time ago I served in the U.S. Army Security Agency in Hokkaido, Japan. The station had television sets so we could watch Japanese TV; we troopers watched Japanese Baseball when we had free time. Although I don’t remember the players of the 50s, I came across an article about a very talented catcher that I must have seen. Katsuya Nomura was to Japanese Baseball what Babe Ruth is to American Baseball. Katsuya was born June 29, 1935, in Kyotango, Kyoto, Japan, and died February 11, 2020, in Sentagaya, Tokyo, Japan. His fi rst National Professional Baseball (NPB) appearance was June 17, 1954, for the Nankai Hawks, and his last appearance was October 3, 1980, for the Seibu Lions. Nomura’s NPB statistics are as follows: batted right, threw right, .277 batting average, 2,901 hits, 657 home runs, 1,988 runs batted in; as a manager his teams won 1,565 games, lost 1,563 and had 78 ties. During his 26 seasons playing career, he became one of NPBs greatest off ensive catchers. He was awarded the Pacific League MVP fi ve times, became the fi rst NPB batter to win the triple crown in 1965, ASKS | from page 5 with the funeral services and burials? A: I haven’t had that issue yet. That has not come up for me. Q: Some of your [Saugus Faith Community] members have? A: No. Not that I know of. Q: I guess smaller graveside services are allowed, but larger ones are being postponed to memorial services later. A: Yes, but I haven’t heard anything here and I haven’t run into that one yet. Q: But because of the size of your congregation, you have to follow the governor’s order on social distancing and no groups of more than 25? A: Absolutely. The word of God stresses to obey the government, but it’s not just obedience to the government. It’s for people’s safety. It’s for people’s health. That’s the main reason. and holds the record for second most home runs and RBIs in NPB history. Katsuya was a player-manager for the last eight years he was with the Nankai Hawks (now the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks), leading them to the Pacific League title in 1973. After his playing career was fi nished, he became the fulltime manager for the Yakult Swallows and led them to four league titles and three Japan Series championships (like our World Series) from 1990 to 1998. Nomura managed the Hanshin Tigers for three seasons and the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles for four seasons, retiring in 2009. His 1,565 wins are the fi fth-highest of any manager in the NPB. Nomura was selected to the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame in 1989. Katsuya was born in the coastal fi shing village of Amino in the Kyoto Prefecture, and when he was only three years old his father died while serving in China for the Japanese Army during the Second Sino-Japanese War. That led to poverty for the family and his older brother worked to support the family, allowing Katsuya to attend high school and play baseball. He graduated from the Mineyama High School then was signed by the We want to keep everybody safe and healthy and to keep the virus from spreading. If everybody would do their part and what we’re asked to do, I believe this virus would flatline and we would see life beginning to return to the way we know it. Q: Now, when was your last service? A: Two weeks ago. Q: Two weeks ago; did you have a good turnout then? A: We did. We had a full house. Q: About a hundred people? A: Yes. At that point, we were still able to come together, and we had a great service and a great time. And now, I believe, we will still have a great service and a great time, but it’s going to be online. Q: So, you are going to have a virtual service? ASKS | SEE PAGE 8 Bill Stewart The Old Sachem Nankai Hawks in 1954. He led the league in home runs eight straight seasons, although his home park, Osaka Stadium, measured only 276 feet down the lines until 1972 and was increased to 300 feet after – small dimensions by American major league standards. Baseball started in Japan in 1872 and is currently among the most popular sports in the nation. It was introduced by an American, Horace Wilson, as a school sport. Wilson was a professor at the Kaisei Academy in Tokyo, and the fi rst adult organized team was in 1878, named the Shimbashi Athletic Club. The Tokyo Ichiko high school established a team to play against resident foreigners from the Yokohama Country & Athletic Club, in Yokohama in 1896, and when the Japanese team won the local press pictured the team as national heroes, and this led to popularity for the sport and widespread participation. Professional baseball started in Japan in the 1920s but was relatively unknown until the Greater Japan Tokyo Baseball Club, a team of allstars, was started up in 1934. The team played against Babe Ruth, Jimmy Fox, Lou Gehrig and Charlie Gehringer when the Americans travelled to Japan in the off season. The professional league was formed in 1936 and in 1950 developed into the two leagues, Central and Pacifi c. They apply most of the rules of American baseball, but most of the stadiums are small by American standards and would violate U.S. standards. Unlike the United States, games are played as nine innings, but twelve innings and ties are allowed for regular season games with a restriction that no new inning can start after three and one-half hours. A team cannot have more than four foreigners on the roster and cannot be all pitchers or all position players. The leagues have a playoff system wherein the second and third teams from each league start the playoff s and the winner of each series plays the number one team of each league. The two teams that win their leagues playoff s then play the Japan Series, which is similar to our World Series. Japan has won the World Baseball Classic two times since the creation of the tourney. Japanese teams have played in the Little League World Series since 1962 and won 11 times. Fifty-eight Japanese have played in the MLB; the first was Masanon Murakami for the San Francisco Giants in 1964. The Red Sox have had seven pitchers from Japan: Hideo Nomo in 1995, Tomkazu Ohka from 19992001, Daisuka Matsuzaka from 2007-2012, Hideki Okajima from 2007-2011, Takashi Saito in 2009, Junichi Tazawa from 2009-2016 and Koji Uehara from 2013-2016. Japan is second to the United States in baseball capabilities and has made signifi cant progress in the baseball world. Law Offices of Terrence W. 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Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 27, 2020 The coronavirus count Saugus COVID-19 cases double; now there are eight residents testing positive, town health official reports By Mark E. Vogler for Disease Control).” In a press release issued MonT he number of Saugus residents testing positive for the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has doubled over the past two days, according to information provided by the state Department of Public Health (MDPH). “As of Wednesday March 25, 2020, the Town of Saugus Health Department has received active confirmation from the MDPH that the Town has 8 positive cases of COVID19,” Interim Health Director Robert F. Bracey told The Saugus Advocate yesterday. “The Health Department is actively investing following up on these cases. The Saugus Health Department strongly believes that additional unrecognized cases do exist in Town as in the State and Country,” Bracey wrote in an email. “Due to the fact that they are undetected, some of these infected individuals may not be properly isolated or quarantined, which is why the Health Department continues to strongly request that everyone practice diligent social distancing and avoid large gatherings and to follow the guidelines set up by the MDPH and CDC (Center ASKS | from page 7 A: A virtual service, whether it’s Facebook or it’s YouTube. Q: Now, how does that work? A: Well, we have a camera or iPhone. Yesterday [Sunday, March 22] we used my iPhone for Facebook Live. And we also have a camera here for YouTube. And we had some music. We did the sermon. We did a sermon for children – so it would be as much as possible – day, Saugus town officials reported a total of four residents had tested positive for COVID-19. With growing concerns locally about the spread of the virus, which has already killed more than 1,000 nationwide since the outbreak reached the United States in late January, town officials stepped up efforts this week to encourage residents to practice social distancing. “The Town of Saugus is asking parents to avoid sending kids to the parks and play areas [where] the virus may be transmitted and/or social distancing cannot be maintained pursuant to the Governor and Saugus Health Departments orders,” Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree’s office said in a press release. “Fields, tennis courts, and recreational amenities that promote large gatherings, as well as structures with surfaces that could allow for the transmission of viruses, are closed to public use in Saugus,” the statement continued. “Basketball courts, tennis courts, and other fields have been locked where applicable for the safety of the public. 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Test results typically are provided by MDPH to the Local Board of Health,” the press release said. “The Saugus positive cases as of March 22, 2020 were included in the 525 cases announced by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) officials on Sunday, March 22, 2020.” Town officials also noted the public should be aware of additional protective measures contained in the Governor’s COVID-19 Order No. 13, the Order A: Ten. And we were all spread out. Q: Social distancing. A: Social distancing. Q: Okay. That sounds like a way people can have a church service without going there, at least in theory. I used to hear my mom say a long time ago, “Hey, you can have a service at home. Your church can be in your bedroom.” A: That’s right. Q: “If you have a prayer book assuring continued operation of essential services in Massachusetts, closing certain workplaces and prohibiting gatherings of more than 10 people. See website and order at https://www.mass.gov/doc/ march-23-2020-essential-services-and-revised-gatheringsorder/download or https:// www.mass.gov/info-details/ covid-19-state-of-emergency. Residents going to that website can also see a list of all Public Health Orders and Guidance issued during the State of Emergency. The Town of Saugus will continue working and preparing to respond to the novel coronavirus situation, according to the press release. “As federal and state guidance changes hourly, Town Officials continue meeting regularly, and will continue with adopting plans and procedures to ensure safety and continuity of municipal services,” the statement said. “The Saugus Health Department will continue to monitor the global spread of COVID-19 and continue to keep residents informed.” For more information on COVID-19, visit the Town of Saugus Health Department page or call the health department at 781-231-4117. You may and you want to pray, you still can,” she used to say. A: That’s right. The church is really not a building, even if that’s how we look at it. We’re a living organism, unto the hands and the feet and the voice of the Lord to share his love, so the church is really supposed to be outside of the building. We just come together once a week or twice a week for support groups and whatever, to kind of get empowalso visit the MDPH’s website at https://www.mass.gov/resource/information-on-theoutbreak-of-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19 and the CDC’s website at https://www. cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019ncov/index.html. Saugus officials issued the following precautions for all town residents: • Protect yourself by following public health advice about keeping your hands clean and covering coughs and sneezes. • Stay home if you are sick. If you need to consult a healthcare provider, call ahead first or use telehealth services. • Protect others who are most at risk of COVID-19 by keeping your distance from people (at least six feet away from others), especially those who are older and/or living with chronic health conditions. • If you are outside, avoid crowds. • Don’t shake hands or hug. • Stay connected to friends and loved ones by phone or through other technology. • Get information from trusted sources. Visit https://www. mass.gov/covid19 for the latest news, case counts and lab testing results. • Practice social distancing. ered, equipped and charged. But we’re really supposed to be making a difference in bringing the light and hope to those who need it in the community and the marketplace. Q: Do your church activities continue, like Healthy Students–Healthy Saugus? A: Everything is down right now. Q: You’re not doing any bagASKS | SEE PAGE 10 Spring!
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 27, 2020 Page 9 COVID-19 hits top Route 1 dining spot hard Kowloon Restaurant lays off 90 percent of its workers By Mark E. Vogler E arlier this month, the Kowloon Restaurant had about 220 total employees working – half of them full-time. But about 90 percent of them have been laid off since Governor Charlie Baker issued an order last week (March 17) that bans consumption of food or drink in Massachusetts restaurants and bars at least through April 6. With Kowloon’s business restricted to takeout and delivery, the restaurant was forced to reduce its staff to about two dozen workers for takeout and delivery service indefinitely, according to Kowloon’s General Manager, Bob Wong. “Business had already dropped off 50 percent in the last two weeks (up until the ban had gone into effect),” Wong told The Saugus Advocate in a recent interview. “It’s heart-breaking to say ‘Goodbye’ to so many loyal employees who have worked for us for years. The average is 15 to 20 years. And we have many who have worked here for 30 to 40 years,” he said. About half of the employees work full-time. Wong said the restaurant was trying to carry then,” he said. “But that’s not the reality of the situation. Business won’t be at 100 percent when we reopen. People will still be scared. There will still be restrictions in place. The virus won’t be over. If we got 10 to 20 percent of the business back, we can only bring 10 to 20 percent of our employees back. If you don’t do that and look at the big picture, it could really hurt your business.” CUSTOMERS IN DEMAND: With the fallout from COVID-19 creating a huge drop in Kowloon Restaurant’s business, the parking lot looks empty these days at Route 1’s most famous dining destination. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) them on the payroll through the end of the month. Feeling the impact of 1,200 empty seats The restaurant makes about 80 percent of its money off its dine-in business. But those 1,200 seats will be empty for several weeks or perhaps even months, until state officials determine it’s safe for restaurants and bars to reopen sit-down service again. “If we knew this was going to be a four-week thing, I’d carry the month’s salary and take care of them so they don’t lose any money,” Wong said. “But the problem is the uncertainty of things. It’s when we get everyone back to work – and that will probably be a year – because of the unknown factors, every business can’t pay everybody.” “You have to have a healthy business for people to come back to. Right now, we’re kind of straddling between our employees and making sure we have a healthy business. A lot of employees might think that they will be able to come back after April 7 if the ban ends Confronting the biggest challenge of his career Wong, 65, has been working at the family business since he was 15. He is a co-owner of the popular Route 1 dining destination with his five siblings – Andy, Bob, Linda, Stanley and State Representative Donald Wong (R-Saugus) – who took over the business from their parents. The restaurant, which has been run by three generations of the Wong family, is the biggest and most famous Route 1 restaurant. It also sits on what is considered the most restaurant-competitive stretch of road anywhere in Massachusetts and across the country. Bob Wong calls the current COVID-19 health crisis the biggest challenge he’s faced in his career in the restaurant business. “I have never seen anything like it and I don’t know how any business can survive it if they have a lot of debt,” he said. “It’s going to be challenging for us. It’s going to be challenging for every business on Route 1. Hopefully, we will all come out of it together.” Ginny Lecaroz, Owner Saugus, MA 339-206-1970 missgspetsittingservice@gmail.com Fully insured Fully certied WE WORK FOR YOU! * Have your car repaired by Real Manufacturer Certiified Technicians * An I-CAR GOLD CLASS SHOP Highest Certificate in the Repair Industry * Premier Insurance Co. Collision Repair Shop for Geico, Liberty Mutual, Metlife, Progressive and more! * Over 30 Years of putting families back on the Road Safe & Fast! * ATLAS Stands Behind All Repairs with a Limited Lifetime Warranty 1605 North Shore Road, Revere * 781-284-1200 Visit us at: www.AtlasAutobody.com or call (781) 284-1200 to schedule your appointment today!
Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 27, 2020 Saugus coping with COVID-19 Youth & Recreation Dept. staff is making “Boredom Bags” to keep kids busy while school is out By Mark E. Vogler N ormally, the town’s Youth & Recreation Center on Central Street would be packed with kids after school, all of them participating in various fun projects. But with all town schools and public buildings closed for the past two weeks – and kids being told to stay at home to avoid getting infected with the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19 – there isn’t much to do these days. But Saugus Youth & Recreation Department Program Coordinator Crystal Cakounes and her staff came up with a creative plan to keep the kids busy until the schools and recreation centers reopen. “In response to the children being out of school, The Saugus Youth & Recreation staff decided to make Boredom Bags to help out with the kids being stuck at home,” Cakounes recently wrote in an email to The Saugus Advocate. “I worked with my two lead counselors to fill 90 bags with small toys, coloring pages and craft kits. We passed them all out on Wednesday March 18, outside in our parking lot,” she said. “We have ordered more supplies, and will be making more bags as the days pass. We will post the next distribution day on our Facebook Page www.facebook.com/saugusyouthandrecreation we hope to do this once a week until school resumes.” Her staff made 100 Boredom Bags this week. They were able to hand out 81 of them on Monday before the snowfall interfered with their work. Parents of Saugus children who are interested in getASKS | from page 8 ging here? A: There is no bagging; there is nothing at this point. Q: No collection of food? A: No collection of food. I was told that the Food Pantry was open last week, but they did it differently. They did it very safely because there is a concern about those who are in need. There is still a need, so I think we’re all trying to figure out what is the best way to do that. We’re still figuring it out. Q: Is this the biggest challenge you’ve seen in your time as a minister? How many years have you been a man of the cloth? A: I have been in ministry for about 40 years, and I’ve never seen anything like this before. A CORONAVIRUS PROJECT: Saugus Youth & Recreation Department Staff Emily Kay and Emily Grant and the department’s program coordinator, Crystal Cakounes, assemble the “Boredom Bags” that were passed out to 90 Saugus kids last week. (Courtesy Photos to The Saugus Advocate) SOME FUN THINGS: Sisters Camryn, Holly and Janelle Ber r idge pi ck up the i r “Boredom Bags” in the parking lot of the Saugus Youth & Recreation Center on Central Street. ting Boredom Bags should contact the Saugus Youth & Recreation Department, which is located at 400 Central St. in Saugus. The phone number is 781-231-4022. You may also email Cakounes at ccakounes@saugusma.gov or check out the website at www.saugusyouthandrec.org. Parents who are in need of recovery, support or resources during the center’s recent restrictions are encouraged to visit the center’s website for help. Q: So, this is the biggest challenge of your career? A: This is a big challenge. I think we need to do life differently. We need to do church differently. And that’s okay. It stretches our faith, but it also makes us seek the creator and to be creative. And I believe that there are ways out there that we can reach people that we never thought of. But now we’re forced to press in and pray and to figure it out. Q: So, what’s been the biggest thing for you, the biggest adjustment that you needed to make? A: I love being around people, so being in isolation or being in quarantine is very hard when you are a people person. That’s very hard, but I really felt, with just a nudge in my heart, KEEPING BUSY: Sisters Jade and Emma Johnson had a reason to come down to the Saugus Youth & Recreation Center last week – even though it was closed. They came to pick up their “Boredom Bags.” that the Lord said, “If there is quarantine, how about turning it around for the good ... making it an opportunity for solitude” – and pressing to get to know him more and to encourage families to build a stronger relationship. We have no excuses anymore. Every husband and every wife has a chance to rebuild their relationships with each other. Every parent has a chance to get to know their children better. I believe that family dinners have come back. I believe that families are playing together – with board games, card games – which is wonderful. Q: I hear that this is the major positive coming out of the coronavirus: the reASKS | SEE PAGE 11 THREE IS NOT A CROWD: The O’Connell brothers – Zack, Owen and Ben – were thrilled to receive special gifts from the town’s Youth & Recreation Department staff to keep them busy while they are out of school. BIGGEST CAREER CHALLENGE: Pastor Wayne L. Shirk, in his office this week at the New Hope Assembly of God Church in Saugus. He has spent more than 40 years in the ministry -- the last 21 as senior pastor at New Hope Assembly. As a faith leader, he says he faces the greatest challenge of his career as a result of the Coronavirus crisis.
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 27, 2020 Page 11 Northeast Metro Tech donates supplies to Melrose-Wakefield Healthcare W AKEFIELD – On March 20, Superintendent David DiBarri announced that Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School (Northeast Metro Tech) donated a variety of medical supplies to Melrose-Wakefield Healthcare. “After we closed our school as a precaution against the novel coronavirus, our staff went through the building, and we realized we had an incredible stock of supplies that we could donate to area hospitals, who critically need masks, gloves and sanitizer right now,” Superintendent DiBarri said. “It was an easy decision, and we’re happy to be able to do our part to support the medical community at this time.” While the school has been closed, administrators and teachers at Northeast Metro Tech went through the facility’s shops and classrooms to collect hand sanitizer, gloves and masks. Some of the supplies were also donated by staff and local businesses. ASKS | from page 10 dedication of the family and home life. A: I think so. How many times do grandparents seek out their grandchildren, but the kids are too busy? Now they have time. I saw a picture of one of the young men and a senior in town putting a puzzle together. I thought that was wonderful, so I think this [the coronavirus health crisis] has created a space for us to push away, to take a look … what is important? And families should be important. Faith is important. Those are the two primary things that I think are the greatest gifts from God – and that we get a chance to build our faith and to build our family and to absolutely build that relationship and make great memories in a very crazy time. And I think it’s going to be for the betterment of our culture and for our community. Q: It’s also been said that churches have been going through a tough time – a decline in enrollment and going through the consolidation with other churches and whatnot. Do you see – coming out of this crisis and health scare – a resurgence of faith when things get back to normal? Better attendance? More people getting involved? A: I do. I think that people are recalibrating their lives, realigning what is important and what’s not important. And Northeast Metro Tech donated gloves, masks, disinfecting wipes and materials, tissues and other supplies to Melrose-Wakefield Healthcare. (Courtesy Photo Northeast Metro Tech) The school donated approximately 2,000 latex gloves, 2,420 procedural masks, 120 N95 masks, 61 dust masks, 408 safety googles, approximately 20 hand sanitizer containers ranging from 2 ounces to 32 ounces, 81 disinfecting wipes containers, approximately 50 containers of rubbing alcohol of varying sizes, 23 boxes of alcohol prep sometimes it takes a crisis to do that: People put their faith on hold until they need it. I think we will see more community in the faith community. I’m hoping that people will recognize their need for the Lord and realize that he is our rock, that he is our anchor, so to answer your question … Yes, I do believe that we will see an increase, because it’s going to take priority again over what was pushed down just because of life’s business. Q: What do you see as the role of the Saugus Faith Community in all of this? A: I believe the Saugus Faith Community has a great opportunity to give the message of peace and hope: that even though there are storms, even though there are trials and there are tribulations and testings, Jesus’ words are true. He said, “Be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” He makes us conquerors. We’re not victims. We can become victorious over every situation and circumstance. Q: Do you foresee a Sunrise Service on Easter Day in Saugus? A: I’m planning it. I’m hoping for it. Q: With social distancing? A: Yes, but we’ll see; we’ll see what happens and where everything is. Q: So, I guess right now, it looks like a lot of Easter services are going to be cancelled. A: Well, right now, we’re under the thing [government orpads, 27 bottles of multipurpose spray, 18 bottles of disinfecting spray, 60 boxes of tissues, two gallons of skin antiseptic, five bottles of liquid soap, 12 first aid kits and 10 eye wash kits with saline. “Our medical staff are working incredibly hard as our communities address the novel coronavirus situation, and we need masks, gloves der] – that we should be able to be open again, but we don’t know. We have to wait and see. If everybody stays home and this thing flatlines and things turn around; hopefully, we can all come back for a great celebration of Easter’s resurrection and services. Q: Anything else that you would like to share with the Saugus readers out there? A: Yes. I think the greatest gift that we can give is turning this thing around for our good – taking this opportunity to build relationships. We’re all very busy. Many people work 12- and 14-hour days – two jobs. And now that has been taken away because of this virus, so what do we do with it? How do we handle it? I believe that there is a positive in everything. I believe that there is a silver lining in this dark cloud, and that is this: Let’s build a relationship with our family. Let’s make it stronger than ever before. Let’s reach out to our neighbors, who we didn’t even know before, to see if they need help or if they need anything. Let’s reach out to that widow that is all by herself and see if she needs help. And let’s do whatever we can to help one another out. Instead of hoarding, let’s share. And let’s share that what we have, just to let people know that somebody cares and that they are valuable. So I think this is a great opportunity for all of us to make a difference in people’s lives. and sanitizer to be able to keep our front-line staff and our patients protected,” Melrose-Wakefield Healthcare Director of Media Relations and Social Media Rob Brogna said. “We’re thankful Northeast Metro Tech was able to make this donation, which will directly help medical professionals at Melrose-Wakefield Healthcare.” Northeast Metro Tech also donated 200 surgical and N95 masks to CHA Everett Hospital earlier this week. “Many of our district’s families in Chelsea and Revere use CHA Everett,” Superintendent DiBarri said, “so it was important to us that these supplies were given to hospitals in the communities where our students and their families live.” Essex Tech delivers food to students during COVID-19 closure D ANVERS – Superintendent Heidi Riccio reports that the administrative team, bus service employees and cafeteria staff at Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School partnered to deliver food to students while the school is closed as a precaution against COVID-19. Cafeteria staff at Essex Tech filled bags with food, including pasta, sauce, beans, cereal and granola bars, week for students in need. Bus drivers and administrators distributed approximately 380 bags to families in all 55 communities the school serves, also allowing administrators to check in with students should they need additional support while the school’s facility is closed. Buses delivered food directly to families’ doorsteps. “I’m proud of what our school staff and bus drivers have been able to accomplish for our students,” said Riccio. “This is a challenging time for us all, and continuing to provide the support our students need is essential even while our facility remains temporarily closed.” In addition to food, Essex Tech staff delivered a letter to families outlining other School nurse Niki Mulloy prepared bags of food to be distributed to families in the Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School community. (Photo Courtesy of Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School) services available to them in their communities. The district is additionally exploring other supports that families can be connected to while the school remains closed until Tuesday, April 7. Essex Tech additionally initiated its continuity of learning plan last Wednesday and will continue to work with families to ensure they have the support they need. “We’re working on what comes next,” Riccio said. “We will do what it takes to make sure our students have their needs met.”
Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 27, 2020 The story of my hometown, Saugus, Massachusetts By Tom Sheehan A h, Saugus, the town I took to Korea many years ago, savored, brought back! Images strike here, deadly accurate in their mark. Metaphors, booted and buckled and loaded for bear, ride horseback through my town, holding forever in place. At times they ride roughshod or, taking a breath, saunter a bit, smelling new-cut hay over hill, or marsh grass caught up in light appreciation of salt about the air, all Atlantic talking. Realization comes, too. Times there were when our river was like an old man trying to get into bed, slow climb at banking, belt or pajamas astray, slight failures. Some springs, it would be caught up in flume’s rush. Water talks, the sea, the river, the pond. The town talks. It is heard. If you ask a hundred old-time Saugonians about our town, those that have moved about this world of ours, many still moving, the chances prevail that you’d receive many different approaches to the meaning of a town, Saugus, Massachusetts, 12 miles north of Boston on the historic North Shore. It keeps exclaiming itself in the back of the mind, again and again and again. Saugus it says, in a way that never lets go. Saugus, they say. They say it by poem and book, by disc or tape, in words and music, by a study of our old Indians. From a corner of Cliftondale Square by Surabian’s Store the recalls would spring, or from the old Morrison Drug Store on the corner of Smith Road or a house on Morton Avenue or Myrtle Street that somehow won’t let go its grip even to this day. They’d come from a cliff-face up in the still woods of North Saugus or a late skate on Lily Pond or the Anna Parker when it used to be flooded for winter fun. Or from a game of playing tag on the rising form of the Post Office when it was being built in the Thirties. All this reverie might begin with the ghost of a father’s lilting voice calling across the cool air just after darkness started its descent. The tone of that voice, its song of airy stubbornness and care, settling its primal demand across a goodly piece of town, across Main Street to the deep end of a hayfield near Gustafson’s Florist. It would cross a section of the railroad tracks leaning from Lynn through the heart of the town to Revere on the Linden Branch. It would be a voice calling more than one person home, calling more than one person to memory. With sound there comes images, perhaps faint and distant, but ever real, freewheeling a stream of consciousness. Those who recall might remember a summer cottage, and little more than a shed at that, in Golden Hills or high on Henshit Mountain, having a cellar constructed underneath, getting elongated, widened, being winterized, the walls becoming warmer, becoming home. Sometimes, a clubhouse in those Thirties, in the tough times, became a full-fledged home, and stands in place yet, in part tribute to its young carpenters. Frankie Parkinson and the Petitto boys, among others, used to talk about their memberships in such clubs, how they came by their building materials, how they got into the real estate business in the first place. Those were marvelous stories of another time, of another liberty and another persuasion; the lumber floating across Lily Pond from a special source, or hauled by sled on midwinter’s ice, cover and darkness key words of the narratives. After a while taxes were imposed on these crude structures by the police chief, which forced the boys to move, to redraft plans, to rebuild, architects at the outset. Among old-timers, chances are a number of them might recall Blind Leonard living alone in his small shack near what is now Camp Nihan’s waters, across from the North Saugus School. That is now a professional building at what is the newest traffic control point in town. Leonard would walk again for them along Water and Walnut Streets, the cane tapping its steady tap, coming from the bus stop, coming from Lynn, from music, from Danvers where he visited his brother, or from another relative’s house where the lights were kept low. A survivor for the longest time, a marvel for getting done what could not be done, Citizen Leonard. Too, some of them would remember an 11-year-old boy at the wheel of a tractor on the family farm alongside Spring Street, where the Full of Bull now sits facing the Turnpike. It was dear friend Eddie LeBlanc, the sun beating down on him, sweat-generating, high August at its work. The old Ford tractor went off to war in 1942 as part of a pile of junk metal collected on the lawn of the town hall or the pile near the State Theater and the railroad tracks. The junk became Corsairs and tanks and LSTs pointing straight at Normandy or the sands of Saipan or Kwajalein, keeping Saugus boys company out there in The Big Noise. Once, they’d remember, there was a freedom and independence and an initiative for the of East Saugus developed beside that of Cliftondale. West Cliftondale bloomed in its own way as did Golden Hills and Lynnhurst, and North Saugus being molded in its near-sovereign outland independence. Then, eventually, with charisma, with fusion, the edges were joined and the amoebae fully assimilated. We had, at some point, become Saugus. Once the core of the town had come into being, once the character had been formed, and the energy flowing through it was live and vital, something else happened. young to grow quickly, to do the manly thing, with whatever consequences waiting to happen. War does that, and the stretch of a town and its young people towards the next level of age. Citizens growing. But, in all of these acts of definition, there would be a universal feeling underlining each approach. For the truth is you don’t grasp Saugus outright. You don’t jump in up to your knees and know right off what you’ve jumped into. You don’t get to the heart of a town as if a rapid transit has dropped you at the heartbeat’s center. You can see a hundred pictures of what we’ve been, what we’ve come to be. Lily Pond and the dam can leap out at you, as can the Sweetser School and the Felton and the Armitage and the Mansfield and the old North Saugus School. But they’re all gone in their initial sense. The old high school is gone. The State Theater. The Adventure Car-Hop. The Drive-In Theater. All gone. Tony Scire is gone and Reverend Gray is gone and Father Culhane. Dave Lucey is gone and Buzz Harvey and Hazel Marison and Walter Blossom and John A.W. Pearce. Albert Moylan is gone and Vernon Evans and William Smith. Art Spinney is gone and Doug and Bruce Waybright and Doc Williams and Jimmy MacDougall and George Miles and Charlie Cooper and Soupie Campbell. And Adlington’s and Hoffman’s hardware stores. And Graham’s Market and Braid’s and Sherman’s and the Economy Store and Louis Gordon’s Tailor Shop and Joe Laura’s Barbershop and Ace Welding and Herb White’s Diner and the Slop Shop and Warnie’s Restaurant and Butler’s Drug and Tony Cogliano’s and the Rexall and Charlie Hecht’s in the Center. Bill Carter’s Bar is gone and Chickland and Ludwig’s Cleaners and Heck Allen’s. The perishable perish. They’re all gone, veered off the face of the earth, but we’re still here. For the time being. We too shall pass on, yet in the meantime, in the moments of pure reverie of recall, we assess and measure and realize what we’ve become and what we came from. We remember what we’ve taken out of a place. Taken out of Saugus! Through the gifts of Ellis Island, through the pouring out of people from Europe and all the continents, this little town on the North Shore in its day was becoming a little piece of America, a reflection of the larger mirror of this country. We, as a town, as a community in the truest sense, had become an amalgam at one time; but we were not complete. At the ports of Boston and New York and New Orleans through the terrible times of fever and along the cool St. Lawrence Seaway, the boats unloaded their cargo. The load of precious charges was destined to continue the rising of the New World. With them, of them, came the character upon which this town, as with many other towns along the North Shore, finally fixed its form and content. The enclaves, of course, came into existence. Almost like estates of a sort, they were, like seeking like, economies of kinship, sea fares being paid, sponsorships coming into bloom, cousins coming from the Old World to help with the new farms along Walnut Street and Main Street and Vine Street and Whitney Street. They came to help in the shops and mills at the center of town and along Lincoln Avenue. The character No longer was it what the people had given to the town. From its becoming Saugus, the measurement we had to make therefore came to be what we took from its being: what we took away from it when we left. It became much like looking back and trying to say what you carried away from a school you had attended, that school continuing long after you’ve passed through it. All were pieces of Saugus carried away from her heartbeat. Like Lily Pond, as it was, gone! That those taken pieces keep getting regenerated is a marvel of township. It is why Saugus is loved by so many, and by so many more who have not yet found out what they carry with them, waiting to steal away in this lifetime. Old friends come back at me in many ways in the spell of time, often special in their wrapping or in their expression. Don Junkins, Bart Brady Ciampa, Tim Churchard, Jim Smith and Tom Weddle correspond by letter or book or poem, CD or tape. All are Saugonians who had to go away to come home; now my mouth waters at correspondence and is full of Don’s words (“where have I been all these years?” from his latest book), and they say Saugus to me, all the way from the bull ring he writes about, all the way from a sweetened Iberia, all the way from the back of his head. Don Junkins is in Deerfield, Massachusetts, retired but writing strong as ever, the metaphor saddled and ready. Bart Ciampa makes music in Vancouver and puts it on CDs and sends them my way where they curl into soft and aging nights. So does the music and poetry of Tim Churchard in cool West Lebanon, Maine, where he teaches and coaches, the Irish drum and the guitar loose in the night. In far off Waldwick, New Jersey, Jim Smith writes letters full of music and intelligence and first choices of a select mind. They come five and six pages at a time, robust, exMY HOMETOWN| SEE PAGE 13
How Saugus copes with COVID-19 T he Saugus Girl Scout Brownie Troop 67744 was eager to get to some normalcy in their life. They held a Zoom virtual Girl Scout meeting on Wednesday, March 25. They were excited to be together, even if it was on screen. There were lots of greetings and giggles, then it was down to business. They began the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and recited the Girl Scout Promise. They talked about their Girl Scout Cookie sales, end of the year celebrations and how they have been coping with staying home. “Staying connected as a troop is so important right THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 27, 2020 MY HOMETOWN | from page 12 Saugus Girl Scout Brownies are adapting by beginning to hold online meetings By Julie Cicolini now,” Troop leader Rebecca Wise-Bono said. “I know they are feeling uncertain, stressed and scared of what is going on around them,” she said. They look forward to getting together for the next meeting in a few weeks. They plan to continue with virtual meetings. Girl Scout Troop members include Ella Falasca, Marian Muldoon, Ashlyn Michaud, Lily Gibbs, Kaelyn Peterson, Georgia Condakes and Addison Beatty. Editor’s Note: Saugus resident Julie Cicolini is an adult volunteer who is very involved in the local Girl Scouts in Saugus and serves as the Treasurer to the Saugus/ Revere Service area. plosive, wandering his tastes, sorting them out for me with gunfire delivery. Now I read Don Junkins’ new book, Journey To The Corrida, as I am surrounded by Bart Brady Ciampa’s exquisite trumpet on his own CD from Vancouver way, hearing his Latinas Reflexiones, and he does all the instruments, one atop the other, pretending it’s about the Southern Desert, and all the time it’s all about Saugus. Bart and Don, what a pair! What a pair! And they level out with Tim Churchard and his music, and their long ties, and how they graced the same field as Tim and I did. And geologist Tom Weddle, unfailing communicator, writing elegantly of Tontoquon the Indian who roamed the banks of the Saugus River a few centuries ago. And we all, to a man, love Saugus for what she is and what she has been in our lives. It was my son Timmy, whose home is in Franklin, Maine, who said, “So you and your pals are writing a book about Saugus in this past century. For example,” he continued, “tell me about the Forties. What were they like? Why do some football players from those times write poetry? Or what in East Saugus made such music in the beginning that it now comes out of your computer, all the way from the West Coast? Or how do you hibernate in the night with an old teammate’s book of poems, or another’s sheaf of letters?” It was not smugness on his part. But I did not know if that choice of his was spontaneous or specifically directed, as if he had in mind a period related to his own age, young, impressionable, bursting, a place where we all have been. It was a catch in the throat, I said. I tried to explain it to him: There was a time in the high school corridor when a girl turned away from me and walked elegantly off to her lifetime, smiling to this day, a raving beauty yet, mother-proud, bearing regal in her skirts just cut so, and the perfect edge of temperament. It was the time when I slyly tore open my brother’s fragile Victory Mail letter from the wild Pacific before anybody else could get to it, its onionskin quality like a manuscript marked up by an editor serious at life. It was hearing my cousin’s telephone voice from a Port of Embarkation hidden somewhere on the East Coast, for the lone single last time. I remembered how he’d call with that falsetto air to his brother while skating in the swamp near Siaglo’s piggery on Longwood Avenue. He was mimicking Richie and Sumner Sears’ mother calling out for them, the night late, the cold stealing down atop us mindless except for small joys. Or it was seeing a neighbor’s son heading home with one olive drab pant leg sewn much higher than the other one. It was watching newsreels, like Pathe News, at the State Theater on Friday nights, not really knowing what the gunfire and sudden combustion was all about, that gray mass of exploding sand or snow up there on the screen, now and then body parts in the mix, or hearing the high screech of shells or a plane diving off the clouds as if those sounds had been artificially appended to the film. Wondering if those sounds could be real. It would be early in the Fifties I’d come to know them for what they were. It all came down eventually to my lost brothA VIRTUAL GIRL SCOUT MEETING: Ella Falasca (right photo) and her friends in Saugus Girl Scout Brownie Troop 67744 can’t hold meetings because of social distancing rules since COVID-19 shut down school and all community events. But she and other troop members began to hold online meetings this week, using their home computers. (Courtesy photos to The Saugus Advocate) er, locked up forever in my mind. There is a catch in the throat, a first order of breathlessness I remember behind my eyes with a clarity that could disturb some minds. It was suddenly finding someone whose ear, like mine, could turn quickly to a cool jazz musician right after hearing Puccini at his very best (that in New Jersey, Jimmy Smith would give anything to hear the trumpet and flugelhorn Page 13 I’m tending on right this minute). Or knowing what Auden had to say about another poet, “In the nightmare of the dark/All the dogs of Europe bark,” the words on the porch on Main Street falling from my Grandfather’s lips. It was as if the old gent were reading from an Old-World cairn, the Red Fergus put away or one more of the warring O’Sheehaughns. The words were blessed and lovely, full of a music I vaguely could begin to hear, to recognize as my own. And a massive war about to begin that would change everything we knew or could feel, the measurements of that war forever at hand. The catch in the throat became the names in thick black type in the local newspaper pages: Basil Parker, Larry Daniels, Tommy Atkins; boys who would never again make the walk along Summer Street or Appleton Street to Stackpole Field, a walk that I would make for four years in the same Forties they trod it. A walk that teammate Don Junkins would write about, the catch again in the throat, deeper, like a barbed hook had set, clutching what was soul. The list of names came growing and running through the streets of the town; the Kasabuski brothers almost in one pained but exhilarate breath (them together forever), Vitold Glinski and his pal Alexander Chojnowski from East Saugus practically together again, Walter Barrett missing in the Pacific, Charlie Lenox killed in France, Al DeStuben wounded in Germany. The list grew and grew, the catch in the throat thicker, heavier, a weight coming with it, like measurement taking place, hand spans, arms’ length of things. My heart is forever locked into this town whose streets I walk the way I might one day walk another paradise, if there is one like this, if it is one I can earn my way to, where the river comes pale and palpable in its touch at East Saugus. If it is one where you can look across to Lynn, where old pilings and boats worn out by muscle and devotion continue their journey back into the earth. Where the marsh turns suddenly brown, then white, and where friends, the old and the new, the lost and the forlorn, herald every corner I turn, telling me they love what I still have. Yes, Timmy, here is part of it, the Forties, the pain, the grace, the recall, the sound of another’s words, another’s music, coming to me at the same time. The images sound. Bart Ciampa’s trumpet or Tim Churchard’s banjo plays like one of Don Junkins’ or one of Jimmy Smith’s metaphors. There is no mouth, no voice, but a place…Saugus! God, I am still here, smack dab in the middle of it all. Remarkable, Donny. Remarkable, Bart. Remarkable, Tim. Remarkable, Jim. Remarkable, Tom Weddle. Ah, yes, Timmy, remarkable, the Forties. For two years those Forties and all the years since ran through our minds as we set them down in our book, A Gathering of Memories, Saugus 1900 – 2000. For two years we garnered and gathered and placed them in order and ordered them in place, scribing a pass at a collection of memories. And it came about, after a total and consuming labor of love, an endless poke at the imagination. Saugonians from 47 states and places outside our borders have ordered the book. John Burns and Bob Wentworth and our committee prepared for them a true feast for the memories. The book sold out in a few months, all 2,000 copies including the last five damaged copies, after doing our own warehousing, packaging, mailing for months of pure excitement. Five hundred more were printed and sold. A perennial scholarship stands, The John Burns Millennium Book Associates Scholarship, for Saugus High graduates. It was a noble effort. Perhaps, that too will be remembered as a piece of Saugus.
Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 27, 2020 Baseball, softball still hoping for a season By Greg Phipps ith uncertainty still in the air regarding the 2020 high school spring sports season, the Saugus baseball and softball squads are hoping a spring season can be salvaged. The COVID-19 pandemic led to the closure of all schools two weeks ago with an initial reopening date set for April 6. This forced the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) to put off the start of the season to April 27. That date is now certain to be W extended, at the very least, after Governor Charlie Baker on Wednesday ordered schools to continue in lockdown mode until May 4. The MIAA reportedly is going to decide early next week on how to proceed following Baker’s announcement on Wednesday. In the meantime, the Saugus baseball team is no doubt anxious to play some ball this spring. Head coach Joe Luis guided the Sachems to a 15-7 finish in 2019 and a fifth-seed in the Div. 3 North playoffs. After an exciting 3-2 first-round win over Essex Tech – the program’s first postseason game at World Series Park in three decades – the Sachems lost a heartbreaker to Bishop Fenwick in the quarterfinals. Holding a 4-2 lead entering the seventh inning of the quarterfinal, BF rallied for three runs off Saugus ace Todd Tringale and came away with a 5-4 victory. The Sachems lost in similar fashion to Lynnfield in the previous year’s postseason tourney. Tringale has now graduated, and the Sachems will be without his 7-2 record and more than 100 strikeouts. But the team appears to have enough talent returning to once again compete well and contend. The view is pretty much the same for the Saugus softball team, which produced a 12-9 finish in 2019 under head coach Steve Almquist. The Sachems went on a roll by winning six of their last nine games to make the Div. 2 North tournament as an 11th seed. Ace pitcher and league allstar Caitlyn Wood is looking to continue her solid performance from a year ago. She Senior Jack Devereaux and his Saugus baseball teammates are still hopeful that a season will commence in 2020. hurled a gem in the playoffs but Saugus fell short to Dracut in the first round by a 1-0 count. An unearned run accounted for the game-winReturning ace pitcher Caitlyn Wood hopes to get a crack at performing for the Saugus softball team this season. ning score in the bottom of the eighth inning. Almquist said after last year’s playoff loss that, along with Wood, returning players, such as Alexa Ferraro and Cat Schena, should help keep the Sachems competitive. “We have a good group of kids coming back,” he said. Saugus Police Department warns residents of COVID-19 scams nterim Police Chief Ronald Giorgetti would like to remind residents to be vigilant of potential scams around COVID-19, like people requesting donations or selling products claiming to cure, prevent or detect the virus. Residents should not partake in any COVID-19 testing from doorto-door solicitors or people who approach them at grocery stores or other community venues, or from solicitors who call requesting financial information in return for a test or mail COVID-19 test offerings. Chief Giorgetti warns that residents should never give personal information, I Medicare numbers, money or home access to people soliciting tests. If a testing kit is mailed to you, you should not accept the test. Return the test to the sender and alert local authorities immediately. “During times of uncertainty, it’s not uncommon to see scammers try to take advantage of vulnerable residents,” said Chief Giorgetti. “We want to reiterate how important it is to put proper research into offers, pay attention to official information regarding COVID-19 and alert authorities of any suspicious activity you might encounter.” The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office provides these tips for residents to protect themselves from other scams and frauds: • Watch out for high-priced or low-quality products; report any retailers that inflate prices on products like hand sanitizer and face masks. • Beware of false and misleading information being spread online. Use reputable sources, such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH). • Keep an eye out for unauthorized or fraudulent charities or solicitations. Before donating to a coronavirus charity, make sure the charity is legitimate. If anyone has questions or feels like they have been victimized, they are encouraged to call the Saugus Police Department at 781-941-1199. Massachusetts residents who believe they are victims of fraud or other criminal activity related to the pandemic should contact the United States Attorney’s Office at USAMA.victimassistance@usdoj.gov or call 1-888-221-6023 and leave a message. Members of the public can also contact the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) by visiting www.IC3.gov. For more information on COVID-19, visit the DPH website. Kelly’s announces hourly raises for employees L ocal family-owned Kelly’s Roast Beef is pleased to announce that they will be temporally paying an additional $2.00 per hour to all their current hourly staff and giving additional compensation to their management team. According to Dan Doherty, V.P. & Director of Operation in a statement on Thursday, “We have an incredible team of dedicated employees and managers who have worked tirelessly in these unprecedented times. We wouldn’t be able to get through this without them.” Kelly’s remains open as an essential business; we continue to have our drive-thru and take-out services operating along with delivery from UberEats and Door Dash. Kelly’s has locations in Revere, Saugus, Danvers and Medford.
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Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 27, 2020 THE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS By Mark Vogler H ere are a few tidbits that you might want to know about this week in Saugus. How Saugus copes with coronavirus Making adjustments is a big part of life, especially during times of great hardship and duress – like Americans have been going through since state and national emergencies were declared over the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. These are desperate times, folks, so Saugus Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree needs all of the help he can get when it comes to helping his hometown to endure and survive this horrifi c health crisis which has already led to the loss of many jobs in the once-thriving Route 1 business corridor. The second week of Governor Charlie Baker’s ban on the consumption of food and drink in Massachusetts restaurants and bars has really hurt the Saugus hospitality industry. The ongoing closure of the state’s public and private schools (K-12) has certainly cast a cloud over the Saugus High School Class of 2020. With the governor’s decision this week to push back the reopening of Massachusetts’ schools from April 6 to at least May 4, there are immediate concerns as to when this year’s seniors will have their graduation and all the other activities that go with it. Plans to have the High School students move into the new Saugus Middle-High School after the April vacation have been scrapped. MCAS tests may be cancelled altogether. And, of course, there is the concern as to how long it will take school offi cials to activate a contingency plan so that all students can learn online and do schoolwork at home so they don’t fall too far behind during the weeks that they will be out of school. On the local government front, it sure seems like the Annual Town Meeting will be delayed a few weeks or even months because of the shutdown of public buildings, which includes Saugus Town Hall. The School Committee may have set an example of a possible solution: holding virtual meetings. The committee and Superintendent Dr. David DeRuosi, Jr. were scheduled to have a meeting last night via the Zoom video conference format. Stay tuned for more details on how well this will work for citizens who are barred from attending a meeting because of closed public buildings and concerns over social distancing. Citizens will be able to view the meeting after hitting up the Zoom Link –https://zoom. us/j/740708414 – and using a meeting ID. Coronavirus spawns creative ideas On a very positive note, there are a few people in the community who are doing some creative things in spite of disruptions caused by the novel coronavirus crisis. Last week, Saugus High School students Victoria Quagenti and Alyssa Swible-Martinez began spreading some uplifting chalk graffi ti on sidewalks throughout Saugus Center to inspire walkers who pass by. Also last week, the small staff of the Saugus Youth & Recreation Department – Emily Kay and Emily Grant and the department’s program coordinator, Crystal Cakounes – assembled “Boredom Bags” for kids who can no longer go to the youth center. This week, members of the Saugus Girl Scout Brownie Troop 67744 fi gured out a way to follow social distancing rules and still hold a regular meeting if they can’t all meet together. They began to use social media to conduct online scout meetings. We wrote about all of these ideas in this week’s edition. Hopefully, this kind of creativity gets contagious and other Saugus residents fi gure out ways to make everyday living easier. If you know of interesting programs and projects that Saugus residents have initiated to make life easier in dealing with COVID-19, please contact me at mvoge@comcast.net. Town-wide street sweeping next month Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree and the Department of Public Works have announced the town’s Annual Street Sweeping Program will begin on Monday, April 6, weather permitting. Sweepers will start in the area of north Saugus (Precincts 5 and 7) and work their way across town, working from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Residents are asked to keep vehicles off the street when sweepers are in the area. Citizens may assist the Department of Public Works by sweeping their driveways or sidewalks of winter sand into the gutter area prior to the program’s start. Keep in mind that street sweepers are unable to collect stones, branches, leaves or other foreign objects. In addition, residents are asked to be mindful that sweepers cannot pick up large piles of sand. Please contact the Department of Public Works at 781231-4143 with any questions. Memorial Day observances canceled Saugus Veterans Council Commander Stephen L. Castinetti, a retired U.S. Naval captain, has announced that the annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremonies scheduled for May 23 have been canceled. The Council’s Executive Board made the decision after Governor Charlie Baker decided to keep schools closed at least until after May 4. “This is not a decision that was taken lightly,” Castinetti said in a statement released this week. “However, in order to protect the health and wellbeing of our residents and participants, we feel that this is the SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 17 This week on Saugus TV Monday, March 30 at 8:30 RIGHT BY YOU RIGHT BY YOU BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT p.m. on Channel 8 – The Pitch: Sports Talk from March 20. Tuesday, March 31 at 7 p.m. on Channel 8 – Cliftondale Church Service from March 15. 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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 27, 2020 Page 17 SOUNDS| from page 16 most prudent approach. Should circumstances change dramatically before Memorial Day, we will revisit and reconsider appropriate ceremonies to remember our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen who made the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you for your continued support and understanding during this most difficult time.” Food pantry still open The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry will continue to remain open on Fridays between 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. despite concerns over COVID-19. But they have made adjustments to protect their core of volunteers and the needy people who receive the food. “For the protection of our volunteers & clients, and to limit personal contact & crowding/gathering, the food pantry has been distributing pre-bagged groceries,” says Wendy Reed, Clerk of the Saugus Board of Selectmen, who also oversees the operation of the all-volunteer food pantry. “We understand clients may receive items they don’t want or need, but feel this is the best course of action to mitigate the potential spread of COVID-19. Those in need, even for short term or one-time assistance are encouraged to come.” The food pantry is in the basement of the Cliftondale Congregational Church at 50 Essex St. in Saugus. Taking care of hungry students Healthy Students–Healthy Saugus (HS2) volunteers vow that no Saugus children will go hungry during this national emergency. They have also had to make adjustments in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak since the closure of Saugus Public Schools. HS2 is now assisting all students in the Saugus Public Schools with grab-n-go meals. The volunteers are not bagging up food weekly as before in order to maintain the social distancing recommendations. USDA has approved waivers to allow schools where at least 50 percent of students are eligible for free or reduced priced meals to continue providing meals to students if the school closes. Saugus is just shy of that 50 percent requirement. Any student can go to Saugus High School on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 10 a.m. and noon to obtain breakfast and lunch. Students are fed for five days and will receive two breakfast meals and two lunch meals on Mondays and Wednesdays. It is still uncertain as to how long volunteers will provide this service. Anyone who would like to help can send donations online or by mail: https://givebutter.com/HealthyStudentsHealthySaugus Checks can be mailed directly to: Salem Five C/O Healthy Students– Healthy Saugus 855-5 Broadway Saugus, MA 01906 SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 18 Space for Lease 3 Large Rooms, each with Large Walk-in Storage Area. or Aerobics Studio. Located at Route 1 South at Walnut Street. Rollerworld Plaza, Route 1 South, 425 Broadway, Saugus. Call Michelle at: 781-233-9507
Page 18 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 27, 2020 SOUNDS| from page 17 A “shout-out” for Dr. Edmund Nazzaro Saugus journalist and community leader Janice K. Jarosz says public recognition for Dr. Edmund Nazzaro is long overdue. And that’s why she nominated him this week for a “shout-out.” “Ed’s name was submitted to the Person of the Year group, but missed by two votes. One vote for him was misplaced. This man should have been in the POTY long ago,” Janice wrote in J& S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. MULCH SALE! Discount Spring Special PICK-UP or DELIVERY AVAILABLE 617-389-1490 Premium Hemlock or Pitch Black BELOW WHOLESALE COSTS LANDSCAPERS WELCOME $43 yd. $38 yd. an email to us this week. Janice, who was a recipient of the 2008 “Person of the Year” Award, was the one who nominated Nazzaro as the man recipient of the award for 2016. Janice sent us a copy of the recommendation she wrote for Nazzaro that year. Janice said she had met him two years earlier when her grandson played on the American Little League team in Saugus that he coached. “I was impressed with his professionalism, respect and knowledge of teaching and learning skills in coaching the baseball team, [I] wrote in the nomination letter, which also noted he had coached for 40 years. The letter was accompanied by 140 signatures of Saugus residents. “When I first asked about his career, he just spoke about how much he loved teaching young children about the value of good sportsmanship and fair play along with learning the game. “Ed is a very quiet and sincere gentleman who likes to stay out of the spotlight and would rather the attention went to his young ball players. “Many of his former students come back year after year to help out and to tell him how much his tutoring helped them in later life,” she wrote. “Dr. Nazzaro earned his doctorate at the University of Mass; an M. Ed at the University of Mass Boston and a B.A. at Boston College. “He served two years as a member of the Saugus School Committee, a former director of pupil personnel services, an assistant principal and a special ed teacher. He has received many awards during his career one being the Golden Achievement Award of the National School Public Relations Association for a lifetime of accomplishment on behalf of children.” Sounds like Nazzaro could be a worthy candidate for Person 1. On March 27, 1869, instead of the era’s usual portraits on postage stamps, what method of transport was shown? 2. Who is the oldest golfer to win a Masters Tournament? 3. What was the first computer mouse made of? 4. On March 28, 1885, what Christian charity organization began in the United States? 5. Toilet paper was created first in what country: China, England or USA? 6. What is the “common cold” caused by: bacterium, protozoan or virus? 7. In Sonnet 98, what playwright, who was born and died in April, wrote that April “Hath put a spirit of youth in everything”? 8. On March 29, 1973, the United States withdrew from what country? 9. What is the most expensive spice? 10. Who is the youngest person to become U.S. president? 11. On March 30, 1854, the Reading Room of what N.E. library opened, which was the first U.S. large free municipal library? 12. What does the French fashion word “prêt-à-porter” mean? 13. On March 31, 1889, what became the then world’s tallest tower? 14. In what country did the games Chess and Pachisi originate? 15. On April 1, 1979, what U.S. president visited the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant? 16. Who won the most FIFA World Cups? 17. What is the second-smallest U.S. state? 18. “Zoo” is short for what? 19. On April 2, 1827, what kind of pencils were first manufactured in Salem, Mass.? 20. The oldest aerial photograph – called “Boston, as the Eagle and the Wild Goose See It” – was taken in what century: 19th or 20th? Answers below, please no cheating! FROM PAGE 18 of the Year again some time. If not, we’ll recognize him today for helping to make Saugus a better place to live. “It’s so important to recognize those wonderful Saugonians who do so much yet never look for acknowledgement,” Janice told us this week. 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 the 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 photo. Veterans Service Officer still on duty With this week’s shutdown of Town Hall – and perhaps many more weeks or even months to continue – Saugus veterans shouldn’t feel ignored because they can’t get in the front door of the old wooden government building. “I wanted to let you know that, like the other offices in Saugus Town Hall, Veterans’ Services will still be available to assist Veterans and their dependents during the COVID-19 emergency,” Veterans’ Service Officer Jay Pinette wrote in an email to us. “Might be worth sharing!” Okay – veterans who need help can contact Jay at (781) 2314010 or by emailing him at Veterans.services@saugus-ma.gov. So, no need to feel isolated, all of you veterans out there. Selectmen meetings update – annual Town Meeting Warrant The Saugus Board of Selectmen announced, after consultation with Town Counsel and considering the Governor’s mandated shutdown of all nonessential activity, the meetings scheduled on March 17 and March 24 would be rescheduled to be held on April 14 and April 21. Further, the Board will close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant at their April 14 meeting. That gives an additional week to citizens of Saugus who are interested in submitting Articles to be included on the Warrant for this year’s May 4 Annual Town Meeting. The Town Meeting is currently scheduled for 7 p.m. in the second floor auditorium at Town Hall. Anyone who may have an Article they want to be inserted in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant may submit the Article with appropriate number of signatures to the Selectmen’s Office or may bring it to the April 14 meeting. For more information you may contact the Selectmen’s Office at (781) 231-4124 or wreed@saugus-ma.gov. An offer to help Saugus Youth Sports organizations Now that spring is once again upon us, many Youth Sports organizations will be looking for a place to hold meetings and recruit their players. The American Legion / Post 210 wishes to extend an invitation to any & all Saugus youth sports, the use of our Hall for meetings. We encourage all Youth Sports coordinators and managers to utilize Post-210. This includes, but is not limited to, Little League, Bath Ruth League, Pop Warner League, Youth Soccer, Girls Softball. The hall is free of charge to any Saugus Youth Sport for recruiting and for scheduling meetings. Please contact John Cannon at 857-588-3180. Dog Days are here The new 2020 Dog Licenses are available in the Town Clerk’s Office – must have a copy of the Rabies Certificate to license your dog OR use the new web portal. SAVE 2020 Environmental Scholarship available Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE) is pleased to announce that it is offering a $500 Environmental Scholarship to Saugus residents of the Graduating Class of 2020. This is a scholarship for students who will be 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 2020 Environmental Scholarship Application Form found at www. saugusSAVE.org. Together with the completed application form, please include a separate sheet (identified 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 mail your application (postmarked by April 24, 2020) to: SAVE, P.O. Box 908, Saugus, MA 01906 or email your application (no later than midnight on April 24, 2020) to SAVE President Ann Devlin at adevlin@aisle10.net. Again, the deadline for applications is April 24, 2020. Paid Training Apprenticeship opportunity for veterans The Traditional Trades Apprenticeship Program (TTAP) provides hands-on, historic preservation trade skills training during an intensive fivemonth learning-while-working experience. TTAP allows the important work of preserving the cultural resources and critical infrastructure of national park sites to be passed on to the next generation at a time when many employment fields are becoming obsolete through modernization. Traditional trades in their modern form require many of the same materials, tools, ingenuity, skills and hard work that have been required for generations and can never be reSOUNDS | SEE PAGE 19 1. A locomotive 2. Jack Nicklaus 3. Wood 4. 5. The Salvation Army China 6. Virus 7. William Shakespeare 8. Vietnam 9. Saffron 10. Theodore Roosevelt 11. The Boston Public Library 12. Ready to wear clothes 13. The Eiffel Tower 14. India 15. Jimmy Carter 16. Pelé 17. Delaware 18. Zoological garden 19. Lead (by Joseph Dixon) 20. 19th (1860 by hot air balloon)
av y nio a io avvyvyavvy S or iorenior iori by Jim Miller How Medicare is Covering Coronavirus Dear Savvy Senior, Is Medicare covering testing for the coronavirus? My husband and I are very nervous about this virus and would like to fi nd out if or when we should get tested, and how Medicare manages it. Nervous Nelly Dear Nelly, Yes! Medicare is indeed covering the cost of testing for the coronavirus, or COVID-19. But be aware that getting a test isn’t as simple as going to your local pharmacy or doctor’s offi ce and asking for one. Here’s a breakdown of what Medicare is covering, along with how to get tested if you think you may have symptoms. Medicare Coverage Medicare (Part B) will cover the lab test to see if you have coronavirus, but only when your doctor or other health care provider orders it. You will pay no out-of-pocket costs for these tests. In addition, Medicare also covers all medically necessary hospitalizations. This includes if you’re diagnosed with COVID-19 and might otherwise have been discharged from the hospital after an inpatient stay, but instead you need to stay in the hospital under quarantine. While there’s currently no vaccine yet to protect against COVID-19, when one becomes available next year, it too will be covered by all Medicare prescription drug plans (Part D). If you happen to get your Medicare benefi ts through a private Medicare Advantage plan, you will have access to these same benefi ts. In addition, many Advantage plans are also expanding coverage of telemedicine, which allows benefi ciaries to consult with medical professionals without having to go to a doctor’s offi ce. Check with your plan for coverage details. When to Call Your Doctor Older adults, age 60 and older (especially those in their 70s and 80s), and people with chronic medical conditions like diabetes, heart, lung or kidney disease are at a higher risk of serious illness if they contract the coronavirus. So, everyone in these categories need to be vigilant. Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough and shortness of breath. Severe cases can lead to pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and death. If you develop any symptoms that are concerning, you should contact your primary-care provider by phone for guidance. If your doctor believes you need testing, he or she will instruct you on what to do. Unfortunately, there have been reports of test shortages across the country, so depending on where you live you may have to wait a few days. Prevention Tips To help you steer clear of COVID-19 the CDC recommends that you avoid close contact with anyone who is sick. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after being out in public, blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water isn’t available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol. To the extent possible, try to avoid touching your face, nose, and eyes. And avoid touching high-touch surfaces in public places, like elevator buttons, door handles, handrails, and handshaking with people. Use a tissue or your sleeve to cover your hand or fi nger if you must touch something. Also, clean and disinfect your home to remove germs: Practice routine cleaning of frequently touched surfaces – tables, doorknobs, light switches, handles, desks, toilets, faucets, sinks and cell phones. You should also avoid crowds, especially in poorly ventilated spaces. Your risk of exposure to respiratory viruses like COVID-19 may increase in crowded, closed-in settings with little air circulation if there are people in the crowd who are sick. The CDC also recommends that seniors and high-risk individuals stock up on supplies, such as extra medications and groceries. And, if there is an outbreak in your community, remain at home as much as possible. They also discourage nonessential travel. For more information on the COVID-19, visit Coronavirus.gov. 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. THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 27, 2020 SOUNDS| from page 18 Page 19 placed. The National Park Service has an agreement with Conservation Legacy to recruit and train youths and Veterans in traditional trades. Please note that this is not a federal job. It is a paid training experience that will provide qualifi cations that will make the successful candidate a stronger applicant for a skilled trade position. Four positions will be available in either Salem or Saugus, beginning in April. Two positions will be available from April 20 to September 4 and two positions will be available from April 20 to November 13. These positions are 40 hours per week at $16 per hour. Two weeks of paid travel to training in Frederick M.D., from June 8-19 is also required. Eligible candidates are Veterans between the ages of 18 and 35 and must present a DD214 stating service under Honorable or General Under Honorable Conditions. Apply by contacting Ryan Tant at 304-860-5073 or rtant@conservationlegacy.org. Additional information may also be found at go.nps.gov/ttap. Main attractions at the Saugus Public Library All programs and events scheduled at the Saugus Public Library are cancelled until further notice. Library Director Alan Thibeault said there aren’t any current plans to begin curbside delivery of books and other library materials – a service that several libraries have introduced in Massachusetts. “The bottom line here for us is that we are closed to the public to help limit the spread of COVID-19 by eliminating staff -patron interaction. For this reason, I have eschewed any sort of curbside delivery services. In fact, the Massachusetts Board of Library Services has explicitly advised against such services,” Thibeault wrote an email to us this week. “While I understand and applaud the desire of librarians to be as helpful and service-oriented as possible – after all, it’s what we are trained to do – I think we do our communities a disservice when we take actions which increase the likelihood of person-to-person transmission,” he wrote. “We’ve always off ered a lot of remote online services to our patrons and continue to do so. I’ve put reminders promoting their use on our Web site as well as our Facebook and Twitter feeds.” In his email to The Saugus Advocate, Thibeault does highlight some of the measures that he and his staff are considering in the way of new services that could be offered in the near J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. 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We look forward to the day when we can welcome our patrons back into their library.” If anyone in town has any SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 20
Page 20 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 27, 2020 SOUNDS| from page 19 ideas they want to bounce off Thibeault, you can call him by phone at 781-231-4168 x3122 or email him at athibeault@noblenet.org. Saugus Aff ordable Housing grants available The Saugus Aff ordable Housing Trust, a Town committee created to stimulate housing, announces in cooperation with CrossCountry Mortgage, housing benefi ts available to all Saugus residents, Town employees, people working in Town and those looking to purchase/refi nance a home in Saugus. CrossCountry will give a closing cost credit of up to $2,198. There are no income or fi rst-time buyer requirements; property can be owner-occupied or investment properties. Properties do not have to be located in Saugus and there is no repayment required. Conventional, FHA and VA loans are eligible. Please call 781-412-3300 and visit ccmaffi nity.com/Saugus aff ordable for terms and conditions. Let’s hear it! 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Make sure to clearly and politely articulate the reasons for your hardship.” Focus on maximizing savings “Most people’s jobs aren’t immune to the coronavirus. So, it’s a good idea to set aside as much money as you can from #5. Dress for success: Even if you are working from the kitchen table for now, don’t hang out in your pajamas. Dress as though you are going into the offi ce. Even go out the front or back door of your home and reenter your new place of work. #4. Have a dedicated place to work: When you are “at work,” let your family know it’s the same as if you were at the Four tips from a WalletHub expert to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic ollowing are tips from WalletHub Analyst Jill Gonzaeach paycheck in case coronavirus impacts your ability to work or causes you to have additional medical expenses. Even beyond the current situation, it’s always good to have an emergency fund. 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Page 22 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 27, 2020 Obituaries Christine A. Hartigan O f Saugus, age 67, March 17. Loving mother of Robert J. Hartigan & his wife Katie of Winthrop and Ryan J. Hartigan & his girlfriend Dominique DiStefano of Lynn. Dear sister of James Hartigan & his wife Barbara of Saugus, Janice Hartigan of FL, Lynne Rose of FL. Step-daughter of Hazel Hartigan of Saugus. Also survived by many nieces & nephews. A celebration of Christine’s life will be planned for the Fall. Saugonian spends winter break volunteering K acey Phillips of Saugus, a junior at Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire, spent part of her winter break participating in a volunteer service trip through the college’s Service and Solidarity Missions Trips Program. Phillips, a sociology major, coled a group of 10 students to Manchester, N.H., where they worked with the International Institute of New England IS YOUR HOME NEXT? The Saugus Real Estate Listings are brought to you by: helping with the resettlement of families and providing them with services, such as workforce development and transitioning to a new culture, and educated them on important topics, such as financial sustainability and job interviewing skills to promote self-sustainability. This winter break, 140 Saint Anselm students journeyed across the United States and abroad serving others. Trips took participants to Austin, Texas, Talcott, W.V., Camden, N.J., Baltimore, Md., Salem, W. Va., Manchester, N.H., New Orleans, La., Winston-Salem, N.C., Philadelphia, Pa., Phoenix, Ariz. and Puerto Rico. The responsibilities of each group varied from site to site, but duties included home repair and construction, food service, hurricane relief, social justice and refugee resettlement. Run by the Office of Campus Ministry, the Service & Solidarity program has offered service trips during winter and spring breaks for 30 years, providing participants not only with the opportunity to serve others but also with an experience that further develops lessons learned in the classroom. 53 Jackson Street Saugus, MA 01906 781-813-3325 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 Silva, Mario Sasso, Paul A Axup, Brooke E BUYER2 Smith, Charles W Lind, Patrick SELLER1 Liz Andrews FT Sacca, Andreia M Winston Development LLC SELLER2 ADDRESS Littlefield, Keith A Sacca, Joseph R 24 Bow St 5 Allison Rd 2 Winston St #A CITY Saugus Saugus Saugus DATE 09.03.2020 05.03.2020 04.03.2020 PRICE $150 000,00 $327 500,00 $538 000,00 FULL TIME REAL ESTATE AGENT WANTED Great Commission Split, Fun, upbeat Boutique office. Call Darlene at: (617) 201-1801 SAUGUS EVERETT Darlene Minincleri & Sue Palomba REVERE SAUGUS: Meticulously maint. 4 level townhse, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, Kitchen w/ granite counters, stainless/steel appliances,washer/dryer in unit, 2 car parking, pool, and so much more................................................$457,900 ~ APARTMENTS FOR RENT ~ Revere, Wakefield , Winthrop, East Boston from $1600 - $2900 / Some incl. all utilties. Saugus - 1 bdrm Stainless Kitchen. incl. elect. $1650 Revere - 1 bdrm Gorgeous Newly Renovated $1800 Call for details! Call for a FREE Market Analysis Lisa Polignone John Marino Lea Doherty Pat Rescigno Rosa Rescigno Marisa DiNucci Xavier Ortiz Sharon D’Allesandro Maureen Gaeta Kevin Alvorado (Office Assistant) EVERETT - Great location, 2 Family, open floor plan, 2 Car Driveway, near REVERE BEACH - Magnificent Ocean Views from all windows; Stainless & Granite Kitchen, Balcony, Brazilian Cherry Floors throughout...........................................$499,900 Wellington St., Encore Casino & Shopping. $685,000 ~ Meet our Agents ~ EVERETT - Legal two family, 5/5, w/off-street parking.........$599,900 53 Jackson St. Saugus (781) 813-3325 REVERE - Gorgeous single 3/2 with gleaming hdwd flrs, fireplace, High end Gourmet kit., SS appliances, 3 car parking and So Much More.....................Call for Details! REVERE UNDER AGREEMENT
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