SAUGUS Vol. 22, No. 16 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Have a Happy Easter & a Blessed Passover! ADVOCATE Published Every Friday “Not less than $515,000” Nonprofit school accuses Saugus Selectman Mitchell of “misappropriating” money during his time as controller 781-233-4446 Friday, April 19, 2019 ~ THE ADVOCATE ASKS ~ Saugonian Decareau gets honorary diploma 77 years after dropping out of SHS to join the Navy Editor’s Note: For this week, SOURCE OF THE COMPLAINT: The Boston Center for Adult Education (BCAE), which is located at 122 Arlington St. in Boston, alleges in a court complaint filed in Suffolk Superior Court that Saugus Selectman Mark Mitchell and two other employees of the nonprofit school “misappropriated” at least $715,000 from BCAE’s bank account over a period of more than two years. (Saugus Advocate Photos by Mark E. Vogler) Spring LAWNS FREE $100 COUPON * Fetrilizing * New Shrubs * Mulch & Loam * New Lawns * Tree Work * New Fence * Walls * Patios * Flowers * Shrubs * Junk Removal * Painting CLEAN-UPS GO GREENSince 1979 CUT CHEAP Gogreenerlandscaping.com With Season Sign-Up One Coupon Per Customer FREE ESTIMATES 1-800698-6313 ASSESSOR | SEE PAGE 2 we sat down in the living room of Peter J. Decareau’s Burlington home and asked him what it’s like to finally get the high school diploma he sacrificed during World War II so he could serve his country in the U.S. Navy. Decareau, 95, received an honorary diploma from the School Committee last week during a special ceremony at the Roby School Administration Building. As an official member of the Saugus High School Class of 2019, he welcomes the invitation he received to participate in the graduation ceremony set for Friday, May 31. Decareau was only 17 when he sought his father’s written permission in 1942 to enlist in the Navy. He’s one of nine siblings – five boys and two girls. He was discharged after four years as a ANGELO’S "Over 40 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2019 Regular Unleaded $2.579 Mid Unleaded $2.689 Super $2.759 Diesel Fuel $2.899 KERO $4.759 Diesel $2.699 FULL SERVE Happy Easter HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS A SAUGUS HIGH GRADUATE – FINALLY: Ninety-Five-YearOld Saugus native Peter Decareau, in an interview in his Burlington home on Patriots Day, proudly displays the honorary diploma he received last week in a special graduation ceremony in a special ceremony at the Roby School Administration Building. Decareau says he would have graduated in 1943, but decided to enlist in the U.S. Navy instead of finishing his High School Education after World War II. He wears the cap with the tassel that designates him as a member of this year’s Class of 2019. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) ASKS | SEE PAGE 3 ~ Home of the Week ~ Grand Opening! Wood Fired Pizzeria View our Full Menu Online Buy One Pizza/Get 2nd Pizza FREE! (Monday & Tuesdays/Dine-in or Pick-up Only) 1268 Broadway, Rte. 1 North, Saugus (781) 558-5353 * www.famigliafornaciari.com Open Daily: 11:30-10:00 PM SAUGUS....RARE FIND! This well maintained Two Family offers 10 rooms, 6 bedrooms. Owners second floor unit boast updated kitchen with dining area and ceramic tile flooring, convenient laundry hook-up, 3 bedrooms, hardwood flooring. First floor unit offers 5 rooms, 3 bedrooms, eatin kitchen with dining area, hardwood flooring, laundry hook-up and handicap access. Separate utilities including laundry, freshly painted exterior (2017), newer exterior, bluestone stair (2018) and patio. Large lot perfectly located on cul-de-sac. Great Opportunity!! Offered at $629,900 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com Prices subject to change FLEET NOW OPEN! GUTTERS CLEANED
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