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SAUGUS Subscribe to The Advocate Online: www.advocatenews.net C TE D AT CAT Vol. 25, No. 17 -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday SAUGUS OVER COFFEE 781-233-4446 Friday, April 28, 2023 Town Meeting 2023: Members will consider a feasibility for a fi re station on the west side of town Monday night By Mark E. Vogler T he decades-old quest for a third fi re station – this one on the west side of Saugus – could gain new momentum when the Annual Town Meeting convenes Monday. One of 12 articles placed on the Special Town Meeting warrant by Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree is a measure seeking funds for a feasibility study to determine if the town should build the fi re station. TOWN MEETING | SEE PAGE 2 Welcome to Opening Day! Ready to begin their season, pictured from left to right, are Saugus Minor Leaguers Tony Smith, 7, and Nolan DeThomas, 10. The two young players helped to crank up the crowd last Saturday (April 22) during the Saugus Little League’s Opening Day ceremonies at Grabowski Field. Please see inside for more photos and the story. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Town Meeting Member Ronald M. Wallace relaxed after a recent interview. He is one of several Precinct 5 Town Meeting members who are expected to share their views on top issues aff ecting their precinct during the fi fth in a series of public forums set to begin on Tuesday, May 2, at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Saugus Public Library. Please see inside for this week’s “The Advocate Asks” and to learn more about “Saugus Over Coffee.” (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS....1st AD - OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND! Perfectly located and cared-for Colonial style home features 6 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, living room, dining room with built-in cabinet and newer hardwood flooring, eat-in kitchen with newer vinyl flooring, heated, front sunroom, central air, sophisticated fire alarm system, two car detached garage with loft storage and attached screen house for summer enjoyment, updated gas heat, large, level lot, located just off Saugus Center in great Iron Works neighborhood. Welcome Home to Taylor Street!! Offered at $515,000 View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com iht 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 f th y View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. g ANGELO’S A FULL SERVICE 1978-2023 Celebrating 45 Years in Business! Regular Unleaded $3.199 MidUnleaded $3.739 Super $3.839 Diesel Fuel $3.899 Heating Oil at the Pump $4.759 $3.249 DEF HEATING OI 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS Sun. 9AM-5PM Prices subject to change DIESEL TRUCK STOP FLEET

Page 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 28, 2023 TOWN MEETING | FROM PAGE 1 There are 23 articles on the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting – including a controversial measure to create a Cliftondale Square Overlay District. But town offi cials say they expect few articles – if any articles – from the Annual Town Meeting warrant to come up for discussion until members take action on the Special Town Meeting articles. “That’s the game plan,” Town Moderator Stephen N. Doherty told The Saugus Advocate yesterday. “A lot of the Special Town Meeting warrant is kind of cut dry, fi nancial articles that may not take a lot of time,” he said. But Doherty stressed that Town Meeting doesn’t always proceed the way members expect. Sometimes articles that are expected to be contentious aren’t, while articles that aren’t expected to draw much discussion take several hours. The session is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. in the second fl oor auditorium of Town Hall. If Town Meeting members complete the Special Town Meeting warrant with minimal discussion, it’s possible that they can consider articles from the Annual Town Meeting warrant. The Special Town Meeting warrant includes these articles: Article 1. To hear and act on reports of Committees. Article 2. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds a sum of money to be transferred to the Stabilization Fund. Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds a sum of money to be transferred to the OPEB Trust (Other Post-Employment Benefi ts Trust). Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds a sum of money to be transferred to the Stabilization Fund for the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School Construction Project. Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for purchasing various equipment for town departments, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and to determine whether this appropriation shall be raised by borrowing or other means. Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for designing, constructing, repairing and replacing parks and playgrounds in the Town, including the payments of costs and how the funds will be raised. Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the design and construction of capital improvements to the Town’s sewer system, including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto; to determine whether this appropriation shall be raised by borrowing from the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust or by other means. Article 9. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the design and construction of capital improvements to the Town’s sewer lift stations, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and to to determine whether this appropriation shall be raised by borrowing or other means. Article 10. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the design and construction of capital improvements to Town-owned bridges, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; to determine whether this appropriation shall be raised by borrowing or other means. Article 11. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the planning and construction of drainage capital improvements, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; to determine whether this appropriation shall be raised by borrowing or by other means. Article 12. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the planning and construction costs associated with the enforcement of the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR), including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; and to determine whether this appropriation shall be raised by borrowing or other means. Article 13. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of repairing or replacing Town water hydrants and valves, including payment of costs incidental or related thereto; to determine whether this appropriation shall be raised by borrowing or by other means. ruth Berg “hit a home run” at the Saugus public library with her Boston red Sox book and fl ower exhibit COMMUNITY CLEAN UP & EDUCATIONAL EVENT April 30, 2023 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Home of Saugus Softball 25 Dow Street Saugus, MA Join us to clean up, beautify the park, and help protect the surrounding marsh. We will have environmental learning stations, food, prizes and fun! Books in Bloom 2023 T By Mark E. Vogler and Laura Eisener hey don’t give out prizes for best exhibit at the annual Books in Bloom show at the Saugus Public Library. But the Saugus Garden Club crowd says Ruth Berg really “hit a home run” with her fl oral display that matched up a book, a vase of red roses and her outfi t of the day with a Boston Red Sox theme. “When I saw the book, I knew I had to buy it for my exhibit,” said Berg, 91, a longtime member of the Saugus Garden Club who bought the book “For Red Sox Fans Only!” by Rich Wolfe as the centerpiece of her display during the Seventh Annual Books in Bloom show held on April 14 and 15. Berg’s exhibit was among 35 arrangements made by Saugus Garden Club members, New Friends of Saugus Public Library and members of the public. It’s a popular event, cosponsored by the Saugus Garden Club and the New Friends of the Saugus Public Library, which promotes reading and fl owers. Local fl ower enthusiasts put together fl oral arrangements that interpret a book’s title, book jacket or theme. Each arrangement contains some fresh plant material (foliage, fl ower) and a book. Berg got more creative than most participants get with their exhibits. She decided to dress up like a real Red Sox fan, with a Red Sox sweatshirt, a red baseball hat and even Sox earrings. BOOKS | SEE PAGE 6

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 28, 2023 ~ The Advocate Asks ~ Page 3 Town Meeting Member Ronald Wallace shares his views on what makes Precinct 5 special and the top issues facing the people he represents Editor’s Note: For this week’s column, we sat down with Town Meeting Member Ronald M. Wallace to ask him what makes Precinct 5 so special and what he sees as the top issues in the Saugus neighborhoods he represents. Wallace, 53, is a 1987 Saugus High School graduate and a lifelong resident of the town. He is in the final year of his fourth two-year term on the Saugus Town Meeting. He has been a low voltage electrical technician for 36 years, in Local 103. He and his wife, Amy, a Lynn native, have been married for 23 years. They have three children: Alex, 16, who is a sophomore at Saugus Middle-High School; Abigail, 19, who is a freshman at Saint Anselm College in Goffstown, N.H.; and Andrew, 21, who will be a senior at Bentley University in Waltham, Mass. and is studying to be an accountant. Amy Wallace has worked 29 years as a Special Education teacher in Lynn Public Schools. Following his graduation from Saugus High School, Wallace spent four years in the Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC) program run by the I.B.E.W. Local 103. He is very involved in car shows, particularly antique cars. In addition to being on Town Meeting, he is serving his second term as a member on the town’s Cemetery Commission. He has also volunteered to help cleanup efforts on the Saugus portion of the Northern Strand Community Trail, town parks and playgrounds. you before, Fairmount Ave. is the meat and potatoes of my votes. Q: What makes Fairmount Ave. special? ASKS | SEE PAGE 7 A: All the presidential streets we have, I think, are really neat. They all kind of intersect off Fairmount Ave. 9 Precinct 5 Town Meeting Member Ronald Wallace relaxed with a cup of coffee after an interview earlier this week. He is one of several Precinct 5 Town Meeting members appearing at the Saugus Public Library on Tuesday (May 2) at 6:30 p.m. for the latest “Saugus Over Coffee” forum. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Wallace plans to attend the fifth in a series of “Saugus Over Coffee” forums set for 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday (May 2) in the Community Room of the Saugus Public Library. He is interested in meeting residents of Precinct 5 and encourages them to attend the forum, which is cosponsored by The Saugus Advocate and the Saugus Public Library. Highlights of this week’s interview follow. Q: Ronnie, please tell me a little bit about Precinct 5 and what makes it so special. A: I think Precinct 5 is unique. We don’t have a lot of the other issues in town, such as the trash incinerator. We don’t have Route 1 – it doesn’t go through Precinct 5. We do have Walnut Street, which has a huge amount of traffic going into Lynn. But we have Birch Pond, which is beautiful – Lynn Woods Reservation, which is partly in Precinct 5. As I mentioned to 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-8 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Wednesday Thursday Friday Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Private Parties Private Parties 4-11 p.m. Saturday 12-11 p.m. $9.00 $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com

Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 28, 2023 A Special Opening Day Hometown heroes of the 2003 World Series team lead parade and help launch Saugus little league season By Mark E. Vogler I t’s been two decades since the best Little League baseball team to ever take the field in Saugus took the town on a magical summer ride all the way to the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa. But the magic of Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 that wonderful summer never wore off and made an overcast day a sunny and memorable one for the hundreds who lined the two-mile-plus parade route from Anna Parker Field/ Playground to Grabowski Field at Hurd Avenue last Saturday (April 22). The 2003 World Series team manager, Rob Rochenski, nine of his 12 players and two of his three coaches made their triumphal return in a makeshift “Duck Boat” that received a thunderous ovation when they arrived at Grabowski Field as the Irish band Thin Lizzy’s “The Boys are Back in Town” blared over a DJ’s sound system. “This was awesome,” Dario Pizzano said in an interview following the Opening Day ceremonies. “We lived an incredible experience. That 2003 summer is something that will connect us forever. It’s great to come back here to be recognized by the town that supported us so much,” he said. Pizzano was one of the stars of that elite Saugus Little League all-star team whose team photo hangs on the wall outside the second floor auditorium at Saugus Town Hall. He went on to play professional baseball for eight seasons, retiring in 2021. Our 50th Anniversary Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! 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(Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate by Rick Kasabuski) “This was a special day,” said 11-year-old Richard Nuzzo, a Saugus Little Leaguer in the fifth grade at Belmonte STEAM Academy. “We can look up to them and also try to be one of the best teams,” Richard said as smiled and seemed to look upon Pizzano as a hero. “I coached ‘Nuz’ last year for his team, the Vikings,” Pizzano said as he put his arm around the boy’s shoulder. “I grew up with his dad, Richard. We played baseball together. Everybody on the 2003 team grew up playing sports with his dad,” he said. An inspiration to future Little Leaguers In his Opening Day address, Saugus Little League President John Benoit said that the 2003 team – which went on a 25-game run that summer before finishing runner up in the United States and fourth in the world during the World Series tournament – should inspire current and future Saugus Little Leaguers to set lofty goals. Benoit noted that the 2003 team’s success contributed to a “rich history” of Little League baseball in Saugus, which dates back to 1972 – the year of its first district championship. He pointed to the 10 championship banners flapping in the wind on top of the outfield fence: 1972, 1976, 1985, 1986, 1990, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2012. “This is where memories start,” Benoit told the crowd, as he touted the greatly-improved Grabowski Field, which has undergone significant renovations and improvements in recent weeks in a campaign motivated to get the field in great shape so the town could celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Little League World Series team in style. “This field here is a total redo,” Saugus Little League Vice President Craig Smith said. “You’re standing in a new ball park, guys,” he said. Later, Pizzano and many of the players raved on how well the baseball field looked, saying it looked just like new. The Opening Day ceremonies were short, but special. Eugene Decareau, 93, who spent 15 years coaching Saugus Little League baseball, took some bows as he stood on the first base path, being recognized as “the oldest living Saugus Little League coach.” League officials also paid tribute to a popular coach on the 2003 team who was unable to attend the Opening Day ceremonies. Manager Rochenski accepted a plaque on behalf of Coach Charlie Bilton, a recipient of the “Outstanding Volunteerism Award.” Charlie Bilton dedicated many years of his life teaching and coaching kids in Saugus Little League, according to league officials. He is recognized as one of the most winningest managers during his time. He suffered a stroke earlier this year and has remained in the hospital as he continues his recovery. A nostalgic occasion Bucky Cole, father of Craig Cole – one of the members of the 2003 All- Star Team – sang the National Anthem. The day was a nostalgic one – not only for the 2003 team and its supporters – but also for former Little League players, coaches and league supporters going back decades. Charlie Hickie, who spent two decades as a Little League coach, and his wife, Pam, were seen in the crowd. “They never missed one of our 25 games OPENING DAY | SEE PAGE 5

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 28, 2023 Page 5 OPENING DAY | FROM PAGE 4 during the 2003 Little League World Series run,” said Rick Kasabuski, whose son Joe was a member of the 2003 team. The ceremony ended with nine of the members from the 2003 team taking the field and each one throwing out a ceremonial first ball to a Little League player standing behind home plate. This year’s Little League parade included 15 muscle cars arranged by Guy Moley, a longtime organizer of car shows at community fund-raising events and in parades. All five members of the Saugus Board of Selectmen reminisced about their own personal memories of being a part of the Saugus Little League. Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Debra Panetta wore the red jacket that belonged to her son, Mark, when he played Little League baseball. “This jacket is over 20 years old, but I saved it to wear once a year for the Little League Opening Day Parade,” Panetta said. “Over the last 20 years, I haven’t missed a parade. I have pictures of my daughter and me holding her hand in the parade. They were truly great memories,” she said. Panetta also has special memories of the 2003 season. One of her keepsakes is a $7.50 gift certificate from Kane’s Donuts, which she never used but saved. “These young men really brought the town together. It was so exciting,” she recalled. Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano was a selectman back in 2003 and was a huge booster of the town’s famous Little League team. “I traveled everywhere with them and didn’t miss a game,” Cogliano recalled. “I left a trip on the Cayman Islands to get to Pennsylvania,” he said. Cogliano has plenty of good memories of his own career in the Saugus Little League. He played for the Athletics, a team that was sponsored by A Cogliano Food Mart. “In 1979, we were undefeated and won the championship,” Cogliano said. “I was a catcher and Scott Crabtree’s older brother Alan was a pitcher. And we didn’t lose a game,” he said. Selectman Jeff Cicolini said he played third base and centerfield while playing for the Angels in the Minor League back in 1984. His career as a manager was more remarkable, as his team – the Blue Jays – was undefeated in 2014 and won a championship. Selectman Corinne Riley recalled that her father coached her brother’s team back in the 1960s. Selectman Michael Serino recalled playing left field for the Angels in 1963 when he played Little League baseball in Saugus. Little League President John Benoit said Little League baseball is an activity that should be enjoyed by the entire community. “The big thing to keep in mind is that a lot of people think baseball stops in the Little League,” Benoit said. “But, it really goes on for years as parents coach their kids or their grandkids. Everybody has been involved in the Little League at some point,” he said. The 2003 Little League World Series Team: Mike Scuzzarella, pitcher/shortstop; Mark Sacco, pitcher/first base; Dario Pizzano, outfield; Yano Petruzzelli, third base; Matt Muldoon, pitcher/first base; Joe Kasabuski, pitcher/second base; Tyler Grillo, outfield; Dave Ferreira, outfield; Anthony DiSciscio, outfield; Craig Cole, pitcher/ shortstop; Tyler Calla, catcher; Ryan Bateman, outfield; Manager Rob Rochenski; Coach Rob Calla; Coach Mike Ferreira; and Coach Charlie Bilton.

Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 28, 2023 BOOKS | FROM PAGE 2 Part of her fl oral display included the baseball glove owned by her late husband, Daniel Berg, who passed away 12 years ago. The glove held a dish of red and white colored mints that looked like miniature baseballs. A fl ower vase encased in a white sock bearing a red Boston “B” held the three red roses. “The reason I got the three roses – three strikes and you’re out,” Berg said. This would have been the ninth annual show, but it got canceled in 2020 and 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Trader Joe’s donated a generous supply of flowers, although some of the display designers brought their own special blooms. Lorraine Wilton donated the free door prize – a beautiful lantern with a candle and three books. Garden Club members and New Friends members donated an assortment of delicious refreshments for the set-up day of Thursday and both days (Friday-Saturday) the displays were on view to the public. Many libraries across the country hold some version of a Books In Bloom event, and it has become a much anticipated spring event. Not all of the participants are Saugus residents. Kathleen Nadeau is a Lynn resident. But she joined the Saugus Garden Club about 15 years ago and has been participating in Books in Bloom since it began. “It’s easier to get the book and then pick out the fl owers to go with it, than it is to have some fl owers and go running around to fi nd a book to match the fl owers,” Nadeau said. She began by selecting a special book for her exhibit: “The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane” by Lisa See.. “I was looking for a book that had an oriental theme on it because I’m really interested in Japanese fl ower arrangements,’ she said. “The color of my fl owers match the color of the book cover. I love doing the Books In Bloom because it gives me a chance to practice fl ower arrangements. I did take a few courses for that.” Donna Manoogian, who is Everett, MA 617-202-8259 * We work with most Fuel Assistance programs “We’re accepting new customers, no experience necessary” “Aceptamos Nuevos clientes no se necesita experiencia.” ~ Hablamos Española ~ 50 Gallon Minimum (Surcharge Applys) Major Credit Cards Accepted Scan our QR Code co-president of the Saugus Garden Club with Lorraine DiMilla, prepared a popular display that depicted “The Birdwatchers” by Simon James with a birdhouse, an assortment of spring blooms with evergreen euonymus foliage and some small golden bird fi gurines. “I cleared out my garden last night [April 13],” Manoogian said of the daff odils and hyacinths featured in her display. “Trader Joe’s donates a lot of the fl owers that go into the exhibit. This is a really great event that brings our club together. The club is 78 years old. It started back in 1945 and we’re closing in on 70 members,” she said. 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Here are some other highlights of this year’s Books in Bloom: • “Joyful,” by Ingrid Fetel Lee, was portrayed by Saugus Garden Club member Priscilla Wall with red ranunculus, orange safflowers, white pompom mums and arborvitae foliage in a fi shbowl=shaped vase with colorful marbles. • “James and the Giant Peach,” by Roald Dahl, was the choice of Anne Vigneaux, and it featured a round topiary form with white- and peach-colored carnations in the Children’s Room. • Paul Kenworthy’s display featured a model of the H.M.S. Surprise sailing on a sea of statice to illustrate the Patrick O’Brian series of seafaring stories set in the Napoleonic wars. • Library staff member Lisa *Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of the date posted and is subject to change without notice. APY assumes that interest remains on deposit until maturity. A withdrawal will reduce earnings. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. 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She covered her vase to make it resemble the pencil on the book’s cover and included a tiny stack of books and a brief review to explain the story. The main character in this book has no formal education until she reaches high school age, but she makes up for it in many ways and learns a lot about the world. • Ann Marie Mirasolo, a member of the New Friends of the Saugus Public Library, chose “The Maid” by Nita Prose. Her red carnations and white mums picked up the colors of the book cover perfectly (and incidentally are Saugus High School’s colors), and she included the maid’s trademark duster and a skeleton key to the Regency Grand Hotel that looks just about right for the keyhole on the book’s cover design. Showing off her Boston Red Sox fan loyalty at this year’s “Books in Bloom” was longtime Saugus Garden Club Member Ruth Berg. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler)

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 28, 2023 Page 7 ASKS | FROM PAGE 3 Q: What are the streets? A: You got Washington, Jefferson, Cleveland, Garfield, Harrison. There’s a whole bunch of them. I may have even missed a couple. Q: Are there any special characters in Saugus history that are a part of that precinct? Part of the fabric of the precinct’s history? A: We have Vinegar Hill – that’s a historic place. We have the pirates. There were four pirates captured across the street from Vinegar Hill by British soldiers, and, I believe three of them were tried and hung. A fourth one got away. He lived out in Lynn Woods in Dungeon Rock, I believe – supposedly – after he escaped. So, I think that’s kind of cool. Q: Do you know what the time frame was on that? A: It was the 1650s, I believe, when that went down. A lot of people don’t realize that Lynn Woods is 2,200 acres. People don’t realize that a chunk of it goes into Saugus. It’s pretty neat. And I have 20 acres behind my house, which is across Walnut Street… Q: Are there any historic markers in your precinct that come to mind? A: Obviously, Vinegar Hill. And a lot of people don’t know that the Lynnhurst School – that before it was built it was called Fairchild Farm. It was actually a farm. Fairchild Ave., off of Fairmount, was named after that family. And the town built a school on it. Q: The Lynnhurst Elementary School. That’s a former school building… A: That’s vacant, and it’s unknown what’s going to go there. Q: Any other history about your precinct that makes it special? A: Yes. There actually is. Near the Lynnhurst School on the Third and Fourth of July, every year for over a hundred years now, they have an old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration. They have a band playing on July 3 evening. Parents and kids come. And the next day, they have all of the old-fashioned stuff : pie-eating, knapsack race and a tug-o-war. It’s a block party that’s been going on since World War I or around then, and it’s all volunteer work. And I believe that one of my Town Meeting members is in charge of that now. Q: Which one? A: Jaclyn Hickman. I believe she took it over a couple of years ago. My very good friend, Ed Davey, ran it for over 20 years and his kids are grown now. I believe Jaclyn took it over for him to keep the tradition alive. That’s really neat. One cool fact about that: My friend Ed Davey told me that back in the ’40s, before they had phones, the Boy Scouts would go around the neighborhood in Precinct 5, knocking on doors and they would ask “Are you coming?” and “What are you going to bring?” Someone might say “I’m going to bring potato salad” or “I’m going to bring hot dogs.” So they would get a list so they knew who was coming and who was bringing what. And that was before we had all of this high-tech communication. I thought that was pretty cool. Q: It sounds pretty cool. Yeah. The Boy Scouts would act as messengers? A: Yeah. They actually used to go around and knock on doors. And they would get a list of who was coming to the Lynnhurst for the Fourth. What will be the future use of the vacant Lynnhurst Elementary School? Precinct 5 Town Meeting Member Ronald M. Wallace sees that as a major concern of residents of the Saugus neighborhoods he represents. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Q: I’d like to get invited to a Lynnhurst Fourth of July Celebration one of these years. But every time I inquire about it, people discourage me from writing anything about it because they don’t want to publicize – and keep it a neighborhood thing. A: Yeah. My friend Ed Davey ran it until about the 100th [2017]. He had shirts made. We got an awesome picture of all of us. They didn’t have it during COVID. But it’s going again. And Brian Maes, a very well-known local musician – either him or his wife usually plays every year. They volunteer their time – excellent music – they play on the third of July. It’s a really fun time. All the neighbors get together. It’s a great, great night. Q: Something else that I wanted to ask you about: I recall taking photos last year at the Lynnhurst School and I noticed a monument there; please tell me about it. A: Oh yeah, the boy – Dana Johnson – who gave his life to save two other boys at ASKS | SEE PAGE 8

Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 28, 2023 ASKS | FROM PAGE 7 Marblehead. It was during a tropical storm in 1971. And he was at a beach in Marblehead. Some little boys were watching the waves crash in and they got knocked off a rock, I believe, and fell in the water. And Dana Johnson and his friend – they were both 18 years old at that time – dove in and they rescued these boys. And unfortunately, Dana never came out. Q: So that’s what that monument is about? A: Yes. And the baseball fi eld was named after Dana Johnson. There’s actually a structure in the park playground that ’s the oldest shelter in the town. It’s on the Lynnhurst field and it’s named after Dana Johnson, too. That’s where the band plays for the third of July. There’s a marker on it that says it’s the oldest shelter in town, and there’s a plaque honoring Dana Johnson. The Johnson family is still big in town. I think some of them are on the Fire Department. Q: Are you considering running again? A: I would like to, but my biggest problem is that I get up early for work. And it seems that Town Meeting just runs later and later every year. So, it just gets harder for me as I get older with the late nights. Q: What are some of the issues in your precinct that you are going to champion in the fi nal year of your fourth twoyear term? A: The Lynnhurst School is defi nitely tops for me. The vacant school has been turned back over to the town. I really want that school to be used for Youth & Rec. It has a perfect setup: They have a fi eld, a gym. I think it’s a no-brainer, but you know how that goes. And that traffic on Walnut Street is a big concern of mine. It’s getting worse and worse. I don’t know how it can be fi xed, but it’s really bad. And, obviously, we talked about the trash and litter. I’m a big advocate for cleaning up the trash around town. The town is totally littered with trash, and I think it gives the town a really bad look. I already tried organizing a trash pickup day a few weeks ago on one of the social media sites. I got some positive comments on it. But defi nitely, trash around town is a big thing with me. Q: Are there some other issues that are important to the people in your precinct? We’re talking strictly Precinct 5 issues, because there are a lot of townwide issues. But the purpose of “Saugus Over Coff ee” is to focus on issues in a particular precinct that concern residents in that precinct. A: We don’t have the apartment issues so much like Route 1 has in other parts of town. We had a lot of develEverett Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 “Same name, phone number & address for over half a century. We must be doing something right!” •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Free Estimates •Fully Licensed •Roofing • Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com •Free Estimates •Fully Licensed Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! This century-old shelter at Dana H. Johnson Memorial Park has been a fi xture of Lynnhurst community Fourth of July block parties that date back to World War I. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) A stone memorial near the entrance of the Lynnhurst Elementary School honors Dana H. Johnson, an 18-year-old Saugonian who drowned in Marblehead in August of 1971 while saving the lives of two young boys. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) opment on Fairmount Ave. by Vinegar Hill, but most of it has all been built. I can’t think of too much land that’s left in Precinct 5 to build on. I think the big issues are mostly the traffi c – and people want to know what’s going on at the Lynnhurst School. But I don’t have answers to it. Q: Any other issues that concern you or people of your precinct? A: I can’t think of anything else. But we do have two bald Celebrating 65 Years in Business! S eagles’ nests in a tree across from my house [on Magnolia Street], and it’s really drawn a lot of attention. We get a lot of photographers going over to the Lynnhurst with their high-powered cameras. It’s really neat. I’m really impressed by that. Q: Is that the one that Charlie Zapolski photographed [in April 14 Saugus Advocate]? ASKS | SEE PAGE 9 Summer is Here!

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 28, 2023 Page 9 “The Old Sachem” 182nd Infantry Regiment T By Bill Stewart he 182nd Infantry Regiment is a unit of the Massachusetts National Guard that has a long history in Massachusetts, America and the world. I joined while still in high school in 1950. I served in the medical unit in Charlestown and summer sessions in upstate New York. It was a Regimental Combat Unit when I served. I later went on to serve in the US Army, and my National Guard service made my life in the service much easier to adjust to. The unit is traced back to the Pilgrims and is the oldest military unit in the United States. It was organized on October 7, 1636, from what England labeled training bands, at Charlestown, New Town (later named Cambridge), Watertown, Concord and Dedham. A reorganization was completed on March 10, 1643, as the ASKS | FROM PAGE 8 A: Yeah. Several people have photographed it – Jim Harrington also… Q: Anything else that you would like to share? A: It’s not really on Precinct 5. But I’m also on the Cemetery Commission and I’m very concerned about the Cemetery being almost full. We’re down to the last of 40 graves, I believe. The town needs to take that very seriRegiment of Middlesex, a colonial regiment operating in the American wilderness. Early on, they were developed to guard against the native Indians and fought in King Philip’s War and many other confl icts. Each militiaman was required to own a modern fl intlock musket. The unit was divided into two units on October 13, 1680, and was designated as the Lower Regiment of Middlesex, including the towns Charlestown, Cambridge, Watertown, Woburn, Malden and Reading. The other regiment of the unit was labeled the 181st Middlesex Regiment – now the 181st Infantry Regiment. At the beginning of the American Revolution, the Massachusetts Provincial Congress ordered the activation of the Middlesex County Regiment on April 19, 1775. Then it was reorganized as the Massachusetts Army’s Gardner’s ously. Though it’s not in my precinct, that’s a very top priority issue for me. Q: Do you think there will be a big turnout for next Tuesday [“Saugus Over Coffee” forum at 6:30 p.m. on May 2]? A: I hope so. I can tell you that during my four terms on Town Meeting I don’t think that we’ve ever had a night with perfect attendance, which is really sad. I have never missed a Town Meeting, J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. for duty during the Spanish-American War but were not involved in battle. The unit then became the Massachusetts National Guard. The unit served in World Regiment on April 23, 1775. The unit was redesignated as the 25th Continental Regiment of the Continental Army on July 1, 1775, and on January 1, 1777, as the 7th Massachusetts Regiment Continental Line, and it was mustered out of Continental service on June 12, 1783. The unit next fought in the War of 1812; the unit was one of only 19 selected throughout America of that time as the US Army. The next duty came in the Civil War; the unit was activated on April 19, 1861, with companies of the First and Seventh Regiments, of the Infantry, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia and Major Conk’s Light Artillery Company. It fought in the First Battle of Bull Run. It served in many places during the war and was mustered out on November 16, 1864, becoming the Massachusetts Volunteer Militia. They were recalled including a Special. I’ve had perfect attendance – I have never missed one. And I think when people vote, they need to pay attention to that stuff , because these are the people you voted in to vote on important things. 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The 182 Second was called up for the Second World War, was sent to Melbourne, Australia, and joined a task force sent to fi ght in New Caledonia in the Pacific; they later fought in Bougainville, the Northern Solomons and the Battle of Leyte. They fought on many small islands and as the war ended were assigned to occupation duty in Japan. My son-in-law, Frank McKinnon, served with the unit, the One Eighty Second, in Kosovo in 2007. The unit later served in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Massachusetts National Guard has been very well equipped and has served the nation very well from colonial “The Old Sachem,” Bill Stewart (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Joanie Allbee) times up to the present battles for democracy. (Editor’s Note: Bill Stewart – better known to Saugus Advocate readers as “The Old Sachem,” writes a weekly column about sports – and sometimes he opines on current or historical events or famous people.

Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 28, 2023 Hundreds attend Not a Walk in the Park 5k at Breakheart Reservation to benefit YMCA By Tara Vocino R unners braved hills and chilly temperatures for Saturday’s Not a Walk in the Park 5k at Breakheart Reservation to benefit YMCA of Metro North scholarships. “We had a record turnout with 315 runners across seven age divisions,” Saugus YMCA Health and Wellness Director David Colarossi said. Runners spoke to the The Saugus Advocate about why they decided to participate. New Bedford resident Michael Grasela placed first with a time of 18:20. “I grew up going to the Y, “Grassela said. “I learned how to swim there and made fun memories.” Gloucester resident Fabian Mejorada placed second with a time of 19:09. “A Cape Ann YMCA member, I wanted to give back to the community,” Mejorada said. “I ran the race with my brother Raul Alejandro.” He runs 100 miles a month, averaging seven minutes per mile. Third place winner Jesse Belding, who averages a five-minute mile, said he wanted to support the Y. According to Communications and Marketing Vice President Sandy St. Louis, this race will be followed by the Demakes Family YMCA’s Stride Along the Tide 5k at Nahant Lowlands Park on May 13, the Melrose Family YMCA’s Spooky Sprint in Downtown Melrose on October 28 and the Torigian Family YMCA’s Livestrong at the Y 5k at Ross Park in Peabody on November 18. The Road Race Series attracts 1,500 participants annually and raises $80,000 for the YMCA of Metro North. Proceeds from each race support financial assistance for children and families in YMCA of Metro North programs. The YMCA of Metro North provides more than $1.6 million in assistance each year. Event organizers, pictured from left to right: Saugus YMCA Branch Manager Rick Baez, Executive Director Amy Looney and Health and Wellness Director David Colarossi. New Bedford resident Michael Grasela placed first with a time of 18:20. Gloucester resident Fabian Mejorada placed second with a time of 19:09. Billerica resident Jesse Belding placed third with a time of 19:47.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 28, 2023 Page 11 Pictured from left to right: Saugus YMCA Executive Director Amy Looney, State Representative Donald Wong and Saugus YMCA Health and Wellness Director David Colarossi put on their track shoes. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) During Saturday’s Not a Walk in the Park 5k at Breakheart Reservation, top finisher Michael Grasela said he learned to swim at the YMCA while growing up. The race kicked off. Female Under 18 Division (unclear who Libby is; she is listed as both a second place and first place winner?): Malden residents Jennifer Staples, who placed first in the 40 to 49 age group division with a time of 25:03, is shown alongside her husband, Nathan, and their children, Stella and Jason Lamb. Gloucester resident Fabian Mejorada, who placed second, runs 100 miles a month, averaging seven minutes per mile. Male Under 18 Division (caption is missing some words): an Workman, 14, of Salem, Mass., placed first in the male under 18 division with a time of 23:14 and 23:40, respectively. In third was Billerica resident Jesse Belding with a time of 19:47. Team Running United Nationwide: Pictured from left to right: Lynn resident Miguel Areyzaga (33:34), Lynn resident Solice Reynoso (25:12), Gloucester resident Raul Alejandro (22:23) – first in 30 to 39 age group – and Rochester, N.Y. resident Julian Mejorada (30:03) said it was a tough race with many hills.

Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 28, 2023 A SPECIAL OPENING DAY Barbara Cannon, sister of 2003 Saugus Little League Manager Rob Rochenski, flashes the familiar orange-colored t-shirt from that memorable summer to the passing “Duck Boat.” The 2003 Little League World Series team helped the Saugus Little League players, coaches and fans open their 2023 baseball season on a nostalgic note last Saturday (April 22) as nine players, two coaches and the manager from that team that finished runners-up in the USA stood in a makeshift “Duck Boat,” leading a parade from the staging area at Anna Parker Field/ Playground to a newly renovated Grabowski Field on Hurd Avenue. Hundreds of family members, friends and fans lined the two-mile-plus parade route to cheer on the best Saugus Little League team ever assembled and 272 players, from ages four to 12, who were ready to play ball. (Saugus Advocate photos by Mark E. Vogler) Local photographer Charlie Zapolski dressed for the occasion, wearing the keepsake t-shirt he owns from 20 years ago. Young players carrying the Saugus Little League banner lead the long parade procession of 27 teams from five divisions. THE VIP CAR: Eugene Decareau, the oldest living former Saugus Little League coach at 93 and his wife, Arlene, ride in the backseat of this classic Pontiac, driven by owner Joe Silipigni with John Cannon of the Saugus Veterans Council sitting in the front passenger seat. Rob Rochenski, manager of the 2003 Saugus Little League World Series team, accepts a “Volunteerism Award” for Charlie Bilton – a coach from that team who was recuperating in the hospital and unable to join the team on Saturday. Beloved Saugus singer Bucky Cole belts out the National Anthem.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 28, 2023 Page 13 Saugus High School baseball players were there. Eugene Decareau, 93, the oldest former Saugus Little League coach, savors the moment at Grabowski Field. Saugus Little Leaguer Richard Nuzzo, 11, with his idol and mentor Dario Pizzano, a member of the 2023 Little League Team who went on to play professional baseball and coached Richard last year. The Saugus Board of Selectmen – Chair Anthony Cogliano and Selectmen Jeff Cicolini, Debra Panetta, Michael Serino and Corinne Riley – watch the Opening Day Ceremonies. Players from the 2003 World Series team are introduced. More than 270 players lined the outfield of Grabowski Field. Honoring Charlie Bilton Throwing out the first pitches are members of the 2003 World Series Team.

Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 28, 2023 Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll plants a tree for Park Serve Day at Breakheart Reservation By Tara Vocino M ass. Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll helped to plant a tree during Saturday’s Park Serve Day at Breakheart Reservation. For two Malden residents, it was a special occasion. Amy Desmond and Marco Casarano spruced up the plants to reintroduce nutrients to keep them healthy. “We enjoy Breakheart since it was our first date and we’re celebrating our anniversary,” Casarano said. MA Dept. of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) Parks Supervisor Brett Power said Breakheart Reservation staff wants to wholeheartedly thank the more than 50 volunteers, who took time out of their weekends to help us beautify and clean up the park. “With their help, we planted trees, cleaned up litter, mulched our gardens and removed invasive species,” Power said. “We are especially grateful to Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll for joining us on Park Serve Day and helping us make Breakheart a more beautiful place for our community. Governor Maura Healey helped to plant a tree in Malden last Tuesday. DCR Parks Supervisor Brett Power directed crew members as to where they were going for Park Clean Up Day at Breakheart Reservation. Friends of Breakheart Reservation members, pictured from left to right: Val Kappa, Lisa Mirasolo, Becky Anderson, Peter Rossetti and Nelson Chang, Esq., welcomed Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll. Pictured from left to right: Back row: laborer Evan Romano, DCR Manager of Stewardship Programs and Strategic Initiatives Matthew Perry and Ranger Meredith Eustis; front row: DCR Acting Chief of Staff Julie Martin, Visitor Services Supervisor Brett Power, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, DCR Administrative Asst. Maria Caniglia, Doug Rice’s daughter, DCR Commissioner Doug Rice, DCR Director of State Parks Priscilla Geigis, DCR North East Regional Director Susan Hamilton and DCR Field Operations Team Leader Anthony Guthro. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Attendees are shown preparing for the clean-up at Breakheart Reservation. Marblehead resident Graham Richmond and Lynn resident Denzel Ancrum, who are with St. Mary’s track team, rooted to pull up an invasive species, garlic mustard. Members of Independent Living and Learning picked up trash. They are pictured from left to right: Seated: Steven Leigh, Vincenza Struppa, Cynthia Hawes, Stephanie Stevenson and Carolyn Jones; standing Sherbine, Daniel Christenson, Benjamin Aryee and Michael Mbugua. Pictured from left to right: DCR Area Supervisor Anthony Guthro, Saugus Board of Selectmen member Corinne Riley, Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll, State Rep. Donald Wong, Friends of Breakheart Reservation Chair Peter Rossetti, Saugus Board of Selectmen Chairman Anthony Cogliano, and Northeast Metro Tech Vocational Principal/Deputy Director Carla Scuzzarella with the newly planted tree (at right).

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 28, 2023 Page 15 Saugus baseball team falls short against unbeaten Rams By Greg Phipps I t looked as if the Saugus High School baseball team was on the brink of ending a five-game losing streak on Tuesday at World Series Park. The Sachems held a 4-2 lead after four innings before the visiting and unbeaten Shawsheen Valley Tech Rams tallied five times over the next two frames to pull out a 7-4 win over Saugus. The defeat dropped the Sachems to 1-7 on the season. The young Saugus squad has been competitive in pretty much all of its contests so far this spring but has not been able to come out on top in most of them. Tuesday’s tilt provided a familiar scenario. The Sachems, overall, received a good pitching performance without the benefit of a win. Starter Cam Bernard (five and two-thirds innings, six strikeouts) was solid until the top of the fifth when the Rams reached him for two season. The Rams emerged victorious 9-5 in the season opener a few weeks ago. Last Friday at home against Shane Bourque collected two hits and scored a run in Tuesday’s loss to Shawsheen. Nathan Soroko smacked three hits and drove in a run against Beverly last Friday. runs and then added three more in the sixth to turn a 4-2 Saugus lead into a 7-4 deficit. Led by two hits each and three runs scored by Cam Soroko and Shane Bourque, Saugus tacked on two runs in the first and third frames to grab a two-run edge after four innings. Bernard helped his own cause offensively with three hits and three RBIs. All told, the Sachems collected nine hits, as Jordan Rodriguez and Tyler Riley contributed knocks as well. Five errors in the field hurt the Sachems and helped lead to some of Shawsheen’s runs. It was the second meeting between the two teams this Beverly, the Sachems once again drew first blood with a run in the bottom of the first. But they gave up six runs over the second and third innings and fell behind 6-1. Saugus managed a single run in the sixth, and Beverly responded with a tally in the seventh to account for the final 7-2 result. Nathan Soroko stroked three hits, including a double, and drove in a run, while Cam Soroko singled and scored. Connor Bloom had Saugus’s only other hit in the loss. Sachems’ pitching allowed 14 hits, walked four and fanned five. Saugus faced Swampscott on the road on Wednesday and hosted Lynn English in a makeup game on Thursday. From there, the Sachems were scheduled to entertain Stoneham next Monday, May 1, at home (scheduled 4 p.m. first pitch). With planting gloves in hand, Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll talks with Friends of Breakheart Reservation Chairman Peter Rossetti (at right) and DCR Area Supervisor Anthony Guthro (at left). Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll enjoyed talking to the many participants at Breakheart. Melrose resident Cathy Dunne raked mulch to prepare for the summer. Malden residents Amy Desmond and Marco Casarano spruced up plants to reintroduce nutrients to keep them healthy. Pictured from left to right: State Rep. Donald Wong, Saugus Board of Selectmen Chairman Anthony Cogliano, Friends of Breakheart Reservation member Nelson Chang, Esq., and Saugus Board of Selectmen member Corinne Riley. Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll (at right) poured soil onto a newly planted tree.

Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 28, 2023 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Good morning, Saugus! The main event for this upcoming week will be the Annual Town Meeting, which is set for 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 1 in the second floor auditorium of Saugus Town Hall. It’s one of those opening nights of a Town Meeting session when the main business will be the Special Town Meeting business that will come before the Annual Town Meeting. But Article 22, which would create a Cliftondale Square Zoning Overlay District, takes up 17 pages of the warrant and is considered to be by far the most controversial of the articles. Some opponents have already complained that it could change the character of the Cliftondale neighborhood by allowing the construction of tall buildings – some as high as 50 feet in Cliftondale. Forum on Manoogian articles Town Meeting members who weren’t able to make Tuesday night’s briefing at the Saugus Public Library by Precinct 10 Town Meeting Member Peter Manoogian on three articles he’s introduced will get another chance. Manoogian will host another forum tomorrow (Saturday, April 29), from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the library to learn about Articles 17, 18 and 19, which are on the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting. “Saugus Over Coffee” It was disappointing that more residents didn’t attend this past Tuesday’s (April 25) “Saugus Over Coffee” forum at the Saugus Public Library, where the focus was on Precinct 4. Only four town residents – three of them who don’t live in Precinct 4 – attended. The good news is that four of the five Precinct 4 Town Meeting members attended, which made for a productive discussion during the evening. Town Moderator Stephen Doherty and Members Maureen Whitcomb, Glen Davis and Robert Northrup attended, and all of them were eager to contribute to discussion of a wide range of issues. Town Meeting Member Bill Leuci was the only one absent. He told us earlier in the day that he wanted to attend, but was unable to because of illness. We wish him a speedy recovery. The next “Saugus Over Coffee” forum is set for Tuesday, May 2, with the five Town Meeting members from Precinct 5 invited to attend. They will be there to meet Precinct 5 residents and answer questions about issues facing Precinct 5. Please see this week’s “The Advocate Asks,” which features an interview with Town Meeting Member Ronald M. Wallace. For those unfamiliar with the “Saugus Over Coffee” forums, they are cosponsored by The Saugus Advocate and the Saugus Public Library. The primary purpose is to give citizens in each of the town’s 10 precincts an opportunity to voice their concerns about top issues in their respective precincts. It also gives them an opportunity to meet their Town Meeting representatives and chat over a cup of coffee or tea. Town Meeting members will benefit by getting to know more about concerns in their precincts. Viewers of the forums videotaped by Saugus TV will also get to learn a little about the history or interesting things about the precinct being featured each month. One of my major hopes for the forums is that it spurs an interest for citizens to become potential candidates for Town Meeting in this fall’s town election. The public should keep in mind that there was a paucity of candidates for Town Meeting seats in the town elections back in 2021. In five of the 10 precincts, only five candidates ran for the five seats. That means half of the 50-member body was elected without competition. Stay tuned for more information as “Saugus Over Coffee” continues. Here is the remaining schedule: Precinct 5 – May 2 Precinct 6 – June 12 Precinct 7 – July 10 Precinct 8 – August 14 Precinct 9 – September 11 Precinct 10 – October 23 Please check with The Saugus Advocate or library for any changes in dates. Residents can check the programming guide on the station’s website (www. saugustv.org) for dates and times. A video of the forum will also be available for viewing on the station’s vimeo page within a day or two after the event – www.vimeo.com/saugustelevision. Community Garden Plans growing The community garden at St. John’s Episcopal Church is preparing for its third year this spring. At 9 a.m. today (Friday, April 28) volunteers will be meeting for a few hours to spread topsoil and compost and fill the new raised beds at the front of St. John’s Episcopal Church on CenHappy Arbor Day! Children’s Librarian Amy Melton and Joyce Rodenhiser recently read several books about trees and had a spring tree craft in honor of Arbor Day in the Children’s Room at the Saugus Public library. Pictured left to right: Arianna Vasapolli, Delia Stanasek, Jayson Stanasek, Maya Beechwood, Lucia Beechwood and Ava Discolo. (Courtesy photo to the Saugus Advocate) tral Street. Some volunteers may also join in on Saturday morning. There will be plenty to do over the course of the growing season, and people will be needed to weed and water as well as plant and spend a little time out in the garden. Food grown is donated to the Saugus United Parish Food Pantry, which is in the basement of Cliftondale Congregational Church at 50 Essex St. Community Cleanup Sunday WIN Waste Innovations and Saugus Softball are sponsoring a Community Cleanup and Educational Event on Sunday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Home of Saugus Softball, 25 Dow St. Join us to clean up. Beautify the park and protect the surrounding marsh. There will be environmental learning stations, food prizes and fun. Remembering Carmine Moschella On Wednesday evening, May 10, Carla Moschella will present a program about the many contributions her father – the late Carmine Moschella – made to Saugus. He taught industrial arts for many years in the Saugus Public Schools and is remembered by many generations of Saugonians who learned new skills from him over their lifetime. From the selectmen’s desks in Town Hall to the World War I monument beside Saugus Town Hall, his work remains a recognizable part of town life. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. and will be held in the Cable TV studio at 30 Main St., Saugus. It is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. A June run for Mission Ready Marine veteran Brandon Montella, the U.S. Marine veteran who completed a 100-mile run last Veterans Day to honor local veterans and to raise money for his nonprofit cause, announced he has scheduled a 5K fund-raising run/walk through Breakheart Reservation this summer. The event – set for 10 a.m. Saturday, June 10 – is to benefit his 501c3 Mission Ready, which provides fitness programs and events to under-resourced youth and veterans. Here’s a link to the event with all the information and sponsors on the site: https://runsignup.com/Race/ MA/Saugus/MissionReady5K Multiple “Shout Outs” this week It’s a great week when we receive more than one “shout out.” It was one of those weeks, as we received multiple “shout outs.” This week’s nominations: Precinct 5 Town Meeting Member Ronald M. Wallace: “I would like to do a ‘shout out’ to the Saugus DPW and any other town employees involved with re-installing both Dana H Johnson signs at the Lynnhurst park. Much appreciated!” Rick Kasabuski, a behind the scenes guy who worked with the Saugus Little League on organizing this year’s Opening Day Ceremonies. He is the father of Joe Kasabuski, one of the 12 players on the 2003 Little League World Series team. He offered the following mega “shout out”: “A special thanks to the Saugus Little League for inviting the 2003 Little League World Series players and Families for the Opening Day pitch and parade! Also for the nice spread by Louie and Lucy Mellillo to start the day! Thanks to all the different help from the town, Saugus Police Department and the Saugus Fire Department, Park and Recreation Department, the Saugus Senior Center, Guy Moley, and all the Veterans! And especially the townspeople who came out to help support the league and make the day a great community event for the 2023 season at Grabowski Field at Hurd Ave! Enjoy, have fun, Summer is here! From the entire 2003 Little League World Series Players and Families! Much Appreciated Saugus! Thank You All! – that year should be the 2023 season at Grabowski! “And to Bucky Cole for a great job on the National Anthem “And finally, Saugus Little League President John Benoit and his Executive Board and helpers on making the Saugus Little League fields safe and Looking Beautiful !!! Great job! The boat ride waters were smooth!” Saugus Little League Vice President Craig Smith: “Special Shout Outs to the following companies – Agganis – getting us started into this field revamp; Water Works – prioritizing the work on our new sprinkler system and supporting our needs for field start up and shut down each season; CRN Plumbing; Old School Apparel for coming through with great uniforms; and last but not least, Vier – Eck Fence!!!” Debra Dion Faust, Building Manager of the Saugus American Legion Post 210, a “shout out” to Saugus Advocate Editor Mark E. Vogler: “I noted in last Friday’s Advocate (April 14) that you are going to be inducted into the New England Newspaper Hall of Fame next month. I just wanted to congratulate you on this milestone, which I feel is richly deserved. Back in the 1980’s, when I first moved to Saugus, my husband and I subscribed to the Saugus Advertiser to keep abreast of town news. However, recently, with the selling of the THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 17

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 28, 2023 Page 17 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 16 company, the ‘Saugus’ Advertiser has eventually and rightly changed its name, because it no longer performs such a service to the town – to the point at which we did not renew our subscription for 2023 (and they didn’t even bother to question why). However, as they receded more and more from town news service, The Advocate stepped up and began to cover high school sports and other areas of town coverage that had been dropped by them. And when I say The Advocate, I believe I actually mean you – and want to commend you on the thorough job you do, and the inclusive nature of the publication. (And not only that, you don’t charge for it. You should get into Heaven for that alone.) Thanks for all that you do, and best wishes, from all of us at the American Legion Post 210.” Girls Softball Opening Day tomorrow Weather permitting, Opening Day Ceremonies for Saugus Little League Softball is set for tomorrow (Saturday, April 29) from noon to 2 p.m. at the field behind the Belmonte STEAM Academy. Spring Curbside Leaf Collection The Town of Saugus announced that spring curbside leaf collection will take place during the week of May 8. Residents may dispose of leaves curbside on their regularly scheduled collection day, between Monday, May 8 and Friday, May 12. Leaves should be left outside at the curb by 7 a.m. on the appropriate days. Please ensure that leaf containers are physically separated from trash and recycling. Paper leaf bags are the preferred method of leaf disposal. If using barrels, they must be clearly marked with yard waste stickers. Stickers, which are free, may be obtained at Inspectional Services in the lower level of Town Hall at 298 Central St., Saugus. Barrel covers must remain removed so that the leaves are visible. Plastic bags, cardboard boxes, branches, and brush will not be accepted. Please note that separate trucks collect the rubbish, recycling and leaves, so the leaves may be collected at a different time of day. “Missed pick-ups” will not be conducted. Please contact Scott Brazis at 781-2314036 with any questions. Want to “Shout Out” a fellow Saugonian? This is an opportunity for our paper’s readers to single out – in a brief mention – remarkable acts or achievements by Saugus residents or an act of kindness or a nice gesture. Just send an email (mvoge@comcast.net) with a mention in the subject line of “An Extra Shout Out.” No more than a paragraph; anything longer might lend itself to a story and/or a photo. Saugus celebrates Arbor Day today Arbor Day is April 28, and as always the Saugus Tree Committee is working on celebrating this annual holiday. On April 8, three volunteers worked at clearing overgrowth and checking on the tree situation after last year’s drought. The Saugus Tree Committee is hoping Saugus will receive our Tree City USA status again in 2023, and the chairman is working on that application. Although the tree farm site is in an area which may be wetter than ideal for nurturing some tree species, this site does have two necessary features for tree growth: a source of water (there is a faucet and hose) and a high fence to protect sapling trees from deer and vandals. At the tree farm, small trees are nurtured to a size suitable for planting on streets, parks and other public areas in Saugus. Volunteers are needed to help plant trees, weed and water this spring, and a few tree volunteer days will be scheduled. To volunteer or for more information, contact Nancy Prag at nrprag@ gmail.com. Students in several classes are working on posters about the importance of trees for the poster contest, and the Tree Committee hopes to be planting some new trees this year in public areas around town. In 2021, due in part to some grants and donations, a record number of street trees were planted in locations requested by nearby property owners, but the drought in 2022 made extensive tree plantings impractical for that season. Kindergarten registration information Saugus Public Schools announced that Kindergarten registration packets for the 2023-24 school year in the Saugus Public Schools are available. The packets can be picked up at the Veterans Early Learning Center’s main office through Friday, April 28, between 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The VELC is located at 39 Hurd Ave. in Saugus. The packet is also available on the Saugus Public Schools’ website. Completed registration packets should be dropped off at the VELC on Wednesday, May 17 or Thursday, May 18 between 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Mandatory Kindergarten screenings will be scheduled at this time. The screenings will be held on Wednesday, June 7, and Thursday, June 8, and will last about 20 minutes. There is no deadline for registration; however, they ask that students register by May 19 to allow for staff and program planning. Students must be five years old by Aug. 31, 2023, in order to enter kindergarten in the fall of 2023; there are no exceptions. Saugus moved to a free, allday kindergarten model to better prepare students academically, socially and emotionally. A half-day option is not available. For more information, please contact the Veterans Early Learning Center at 781-231-8166. THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 19

Page 18 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 28, 2023 Saugus Gardens in the Spring Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable By Laura Eisener T here is plenty to see all around Saugus as spring kicks in in earnest. Today is Arbor Day, so the focus would naturally be on trees, and all the reasons to appreciate them. Depending on species, many trees are budding, blooming and leafing out around town while others are not quite ready to let go of their winter selves. The Ironworks parking lot has a couple of trees in bloom. A flowering dogwood is just beginning to open its white bracts. Its scientific name is a matter of debate, as most nursery catalogs still use the old genus name of Cornus florida, while the latest edition of the International Society of Arborists textbook prefers the new genus name Benthamidia florida. This native tree, which is at its peak of bloom in May, and its June-blooming Asian relative Kousa dogwood (Benthamidia kousa) both prove my assertion that unfolding leaves can be as fascinating as flowers, since the showy portions of both these trees are in fact bracts, or specialized leaves that appear around the small yellow flower clusters at bloom time. They may be white or pink, and to the casual observer are often assumed to be petals. The small tree in the corner of the parking lot is a star magnolia, and its large flowers are just past peak now, opening well before the appearance of any leaves. Nancy Prag, chairman of the Saugus Tree Committee, says her favorite tree in town is the big European beech (Fagus sylvatica) on the upper lawn at Saugus Ironworks. Many people mention this tree as their favorite, as it provides ample shade to concertgoers in summer, sweet beechnuts for the squirrels and other foragers in the fall and winter, nesting spots for birds in spring and resting spots for them year-round and a dramatic silhouette in winter. European beeches have many varieties, with leaves ranging from green A pair of turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) strut their stuff on Elm Street. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) to copper to burgundy-purple, and shapes ranging from the usual oval to fern-leaf forms. The Ironworks tree has coppery foliage, and the leaves unfolding this week still show a somewhat accordion shape. Once fully open they will be oval with wavy edges. Near the picnic tables at the nature trail entrance in the lower part of the Ironworks site just past the blacksmith shop is a Valley Forge elm (Ulmus americana ‘Valley Forge’) planted to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Saugus becoming a town separate from Lynn. It has grown quite a bit in the last eight years, and in addition to its new crop of leaves it also has light green samaras. Like the seeds of maples, the elm seeds have a papery wing which helps them get distributed by wind some distance from the parent tree. While maple samaras’ wings look a bit like a helicopter blade, those of elms are round and flat, surrounding the seed and enabling it to travel somewhat like a frisbee. City Nature Challenge will be held tomorrow (10-4) at SauAn American elm (Ulmus americana) at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site stands near the entrance to the nature trail. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) This star magnolia (Magnolia stellata) blooms at the edge of the parking lot at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) gus Ironworks, with park rangers teaching how to use the free iNaturalist app and giving tips on identifying animals and plants at the site. There is a lot going on at this time of year even though it is early in the season and the regular tours are not yet being held. Tomorrow’s special event will be a great opportunity to get acquainted with the nature trail and the abundant wildlife that can be seen along the river. In addition to the show being put on by so many trees and other plants, many birds and other animals are arriving from warmer winter homes, awakening from winter sleep and seeking new mates and new habitats. The flocks of turkeys continue their wanderings around town, causing motorists to stop The elm planted in 2015 that was donated by the Tree Committee shows off its unfurling leaves and fruits. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) The European beech at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site is unfurling its striking copper colored foliage. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) or veer around them. At 4 a.m. one recent morning, I went outside to hear a great concert of birds in the surrounding trees, and the dawn chorus has become very melodious in every neighborhood. Editor’s Note: Laura Eisener is a landscape design consultant who helps homeowners with landscape design, plant selection and placement of trees and shrubs, as well as perennials. She is a member of the Saugus Garden Club and offered to write a series of articles about “what’s blooming in town” shortly after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. She was inspired after seeing so many people taking up walking.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 28, 2023 Page 19 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 17 Seeking Sachem sports historical data If you are knowledgeable about the Saugus High Sachem Boys and Girls sports teams prior to 1969, Saugus Public Schools could use your help. The School District is looking for data on Saugus High Sachem Boys and Girls sports teams prior to 1969 that won a conference, regional and/or State Championship. “For example, we need data on the 1966, ’67 or ’68 Saugus varsity cross country team that won the State Championship,” Saugus School Committee Member Dennis Gould wrote in a press release. “We need the team, the year and what championship they won. Pictures of the teams, trophies or old banners would be great also,” Gould said. “The data will be used by the School District to generate historical banners to hang in the new complex and to give to the Saugus Sports Hall of Fame for permanent record.” If you happen to have access or knowledge of such data, please email it to Dennis Gould, School Committee, jdgould1969@aol. com. Dennis can also be reached at 1-617-257-4847. Beatle Juice at Kowloon The Saugus Lions Club will present Beatle Juice in Concert at 6 p.m. on May 19 at the Kowloon Restaurant (948 Broadway in Saugus). Beatle Juice is an American Beatles cover band based in New England and features some of the region’s finest rock musicians. It initially featured Brad Delp, former frontman for the band Boston, and it has continued since his death in 2007. Beatle Juice plays regularly at venues throughout New England. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased from Frank Rossetti (frank@mycbagents.com), Nelson C. Chang (nelsonchang@ nelsonchanglaw.com), Tom Traverse (781-727-5629) or your local Saugus Lion. In the event of rain, the club has set a makeup date for May 20. Stay tuned. Bingo is back! The Kowloon Restaurant announces Bingo every Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Hong Kong Lounge. Prizes will be given away each week with a grand prize set at the finale in March. A full Chinese gourmet is available during bingo – featuring pupu platters, egg rolls, crab Rangoons, Saugus Wings, General Gau’s chicken, lobster sauce, fried scallops, lo mein, moo shu pork, salt & pepper calamari and sushi – along with a full bar menu, including the signature mai tais and scorpion bowls. See Jake the Snake Roberts The Kowloon Restaurant on Route 1 North in Saugus is set to host WWE Hall of Famer Jake the Snake Roberts on May 8. The event includes a meet and greet from 6 to 7 p.m. with the star. VIP tickets are $75 and include early admission, priority seating and meet & greet with a selfie. Tickets for the show are only $40 per person, $40 for a selfie or autograph, and an additional $60 for a selfie and autograph combination. Jake the Snake Roberts is an American professional wrestler, actor and WCW World Heavyweight Champion. He’s also a four-time tag-team champion, a two-time U.S. champion, and a TV champion. Roberts is hailed as one of the most important iconic wrestling figures – often bringing snakes into the ring, most famously a python. For tickets, go to Kowloonrestaurant.com VFW Benefit May 20 The Saugus VFW Post 2346 Run To Home Base Benefit is set for 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturday, May 20, at the VFW post (190C Main St., Saugus). Only 100 tickets will be sold, and they will be available at the VFW Bar. If interested, leave a message at 339600-7325 or contact a member. The cost is $50 per person, which covers a live band with dancing, a local comedian and a buffet dinner. There will also be a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle, a cash bar and a lottery raffle. Spring and Summer Track camps gearing up Chris Tarantino – a 1990 Saugus High School graduate who has a reputation for mentoring young athletes in the sport of track & field – is gearing up for the start of another Saugus Sachems track camp. Tarantino said the summer program targets kids in grades one to eight, in the age bracket of five to 14 years old. The program is sponsored by the town’s Youth & Recreation Department. But first things first. He will start out with Spring Track and Field behind the Belmonte STEAM Academy, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 4 to 5:15 p.m., starting April 25 and running for five weeks, with the last day Thursday, May 25. “This is developmental and instructional, serving as a precursor to the summer camp,” Tarantino said. “Returning athletes will be given the opportunity to get a leg up on training while first year students will get a run through in the fundamentals of the sport,” he said. The cost: first-fifth grades: $100 first year. Those runners returning from last spring will only have to pay $50. Now for some details on the Summer Track Camp, which will be scheduled on running days behind the Belmonte, from 6-8 p.m. Some important dates for six to 18 year olds: June 19-22: Trial and final registration week. June 26-30: First formal week. July 3-7: Second formal week. July 7: Pasta Dinner at Prince Pizzeria at 6 p.m. July 8: In-house Meet at Belmonte starting at 10 a.m. July 10-13: Retrain week. July 15: Summer Showdown at Cranston, R.I. First-year runners will be charged $250. The price will be $200 for runners returning from spring; $150 for returning runners from spring who have a uniform; $100 for runners with three-plus years in the program; and $50 for those with three-plus years in the program who have a uniform. The cost includes Camp t-shirt, pasta dinner, entry in Summer Showdown and uniform. Please register for Summer Track Camp by June 1 to assure uniform for Cranston. For more details, you can reach Coach Tarantino by calling him at 781854-6778 or emailing him at christophertarantino24@gmail. com. C.H.A.R.M. Center is open The Town of Saugus announced that the community’s C.H.A.R.M Center (compost site) will be open to residents on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The site is located behind the Department of Public Works at 515 Main St. Stickers are required to gain seasonal access to the site. Stickers may be purchased for $25.00 at the Department of Public Works (DPW) located at the compost site when making your visit to the compost site. The Town accepts checks only for payment of the $25. No cash will be accepted. Kindly bring a check when visiting. Thank you! Compost site stickers must be permanently placed on the lower left corner of residents’ automobile windshields. Vehicles registered out of state are not permitted. Yard waste must be disposed of in brown compost bags or open containers. The Town will accept grass clippings, leaves and brush. As in years past, no branches or limbs larger than three inches in diameter are permitted. Residents may call Scott Brazis at the Solid Waste and Recycling Department at 781-2314036 with questions. Pam Harris Scholarship The Saugus River Watershed Council (SRWC) is offering the following $500 Pam Harris Memorial Scholarship for the spring of 2023. This scholarship will recognize and support graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated environmental leadership and plan to continue in the environmental field through a course of study in college or as volunteers. Send in applications by May 26 to Mary Lester – marylester@saugusriver.org Applicants must be able to demonstrate their personal commitment to protecting the environment. Examples include volunteer work associated with environmental conservation, part-time jobs working to protect the environment, academic achievement and/or selecting a college course of study in the environmental field. They must also demonstrate a commitment to public health aspects of environmental protection. Pam Harris was a nurse, volunteer member of the Saugus Board of Health and an SRWC Board Member. Pam was committed to improving public health for families in the Saugus River watershed by addressing the most troubling sources of pollution. Applicants must be graduating from high school during the spring of 2023 and live in one of the 11 communities that are part of the watershed council, including Saugus. SRWC staff, contractors, board members or members of their immediate families are not eligible to apply. Join the SRWC in person for takeout on May 3 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Fundraiser at Prince Pizzeria on Route 1 South. Saugus Youth Baseball/ Softball Scholarship The family of Stephen Wing is pleased to announce the availability of a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior from any area high school who participated in a Saugus youth baseball or softball program. Applicants must be planning to attend a post-secondary school. The $500 Stephen Wing Memorial Scholarship was created by Stephen’s family in memory of a boy who loved life and thoroughly enjoyed playing and participating in youth baseball programs. Stephen’s desire to improve and willingness to work hard to achieve a goal enabled him to be considered a skilled baseball player. Stephen lost his battle with illness at the age of 10. Interested seniors are asked to provide the screening committee with the following: (1) a copy of your student data sheet (resume) and (2) a persuasive cover letter indicating why the applicant is an appropriate candidate for the scholarship. (Cover letter should indicate the teams/ leagues participated in and the candidate’s efforts to work hard to achieve goals.) Additionally, the Wing Family seeks a candidate who demonstrates persistence and teamwork. The student data sheet (resume) and cover letter should be submitted to the Wing Memorial scholarship c/o Ed Nazzaro (enazzaro47@comcast.net) on or before Friday, May 19, 2023. Food Pantry notes The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry is open today (Friday, April 28) from 9:30-11 a.m. Veterans bricks available The Saugus War Monument Committee, once again, is sponsoring the Buy A Brick Program to honor all those who have served their country. If you would like to purchase one in the name of someone who is presently serving or has served, in the memory of a loved one, or just for someone from your family, school, etc., the general pricing is $100 for a 4″ X 8″ brick (three lines) or $200 for 8″ X 8″ brick (five lines). Each line is a maximum of 15 characters. The improvement and upkeep of the monument on the corner of Winter and Central Streets rely on the generosity of donors through fundraising. The brick application must be in by Sept. 15 to ensure the bricks will be ready for Veterans Day. Please contact Corinne Riley at 781-231-7995 for more information and applications. Media truck will honor late veterans The Saugus Veterans Council will be doing something new this year in the Memorial Day Parade. There will be a media truck displaying sites that honor our veterans, and photos of our deceased military men and women to remember them during the parade. If you want a deceased family member or friend who served in the military to be included, please send a photograph and name to stevecastinetti@comcast.net. Legion breakfasts on Friday mornings Saugus American Legion Post 210 hosts its popular breakfasts from 8-9 a.m. on Fridays. The Legion requests a donation of $8 from those who are looking for a delicious meal at Legion Hall. The Legion also welcomes veterans who can’t afford the meal to enjoy a free breakfast. Bon appétit! What’s happening at the Saugus Public Library For schoolchildren looking for interesting projects and proTHE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 20

Page 20 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 28, 2023 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 19 grams to participate in this fall, there’s plenty to do at the Saugus Public Library. There are some very good programs offered for grownups, too. Join our Teen Advisory Board: first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Teen Room; fifth grade and up. Meet with the Teen Librarian once a month to talk about what you’d like for programs and materials at the library. Your opinion matters! No registration required; snacks provided! (sauguspubliclibrary.org – 781-231-4168) Just Sew! Saugonians are welcome to join a monthly sewing class for adults that is held the third Monday of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Saugus Public Library. The class covers basic topics like sewing buttons, hemming clothing and mending torn fabric and will move on to more advanced topics in the coming weeks. This class is free. (See sauguspubliclibrary.org) Pastel Class at the Library: “Color Your World in Pastels” with Sharon Morley is a fun, hands on workshop that novice and experienced artists alike will enjoy! No drawing experience required! Just a wish to explore pastel freely! Participants will have the chance to create a painting using pastels, which Sharon will provide. After a short demonstration on the varying American Exterior and Window Corporation ways to use pastels, Sharon will supply each person with pastel paper and soft pastels and they can either work from a still life set up, which she will provide, or their favorite photograph. Sharon will also touch on how to frame paintings with a focus on archival materials so the work will be well protected. Date: Monday May 8, 2023; time: 6–8 p.m.; location: Community Room, Saugus Public Library, 295 Central St. (781-2314168). There is no charge for this adult program, but registration is required. To register, please see our website Events Calendar at sauguspubliclibrary.org. A neat teen group called Manga & Anime Club: The Manga & Anime Club, from all accounts, is a lot of fun for kids in Grades 6 and up. So, if you are curious, check out the Teen Room. Chat with friends! Make crafts! Try Japanese snacks! Club meetings will continue on Saturdays through May from 10-11 a.m. It will be held on May 13. Please sign up in advance; call 781-2314168 or stop by the Reference Desk (https://www.sauguspubliclibrary.org/new-manga-animeclub.../) – Saugus Public Library, 295 Central St., Saugus, Mass. First Baptist Church presents “Can We Talk…” First Baptist Church Pastor Leroy Mahoney invites troubled people to join others in a special program called “Can We Talk … Community conversations on Trauma and Healing” on the first Thursday of every month from 6 to 7 p.m. at Rev. Isaac Mitchell Jr. Fellowship Hall (105 Main St. in Saugus). “Join us as we gather in community to share our stories, thoughts and feelings about whatever you are going through,” Rev. Mahoney states in a written announcement. ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ SAUGUS BOARD OF SELECTMEN PUBLIC HEARING Contact us for all of your home improvement projects and necessities Telephone: 617-699-1782 Toll Free: 1-888-744-1756 Email: info@americanexteriorandwindow.com Windows, Siding, Roofing, Carpentry & More! All estimates, consultations or inspections completed by MA licensed supervisors. *Over 50 years experience. *Better Business Bureau Membership. Insured and Registered Complete Financing Available. No Money Down. Notice is hereby given that the Saugus Board of Selectmen will conduct a public hearing on the request of National Grid to locate poles, wires, and fixtures, including the necessary, sustaining, and protecting fixtures, along and across the following public way: Broadway (US-1) - Massachusetts Electric Company, d/b/a National Grid to install 1 SO Pole on Broadway (US-1), beginning at a point approximately 1,130 ft. northeast of the centerline of the intersection of Walden Avenue and Broadway. Install new Pole # 2-50 on Broadway (US 1). The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at the Saugus Town Hall auditorium, second floor, 298 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906. Anthony Cogliano, Chairman Janice K. Jarosz, Temp. Clerk April 28, 2023 “As always, it is a safe space to come together in community,” he says. Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus (Editor’s Note: The following info is from an announcement submitted by Julie Cicolini, a member of the Board of Directors for Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus.) Who we are: Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus (HS2) is a nonprofit group of volunteers who are helping to offset food insecurity in households. HS2 provides students/families who enroll in the program a supply of nutritious food for when school lunches and breakfasts are unavailable to them on weekends. How HS2 can help you: HS2 bags are distributed at Saugus Public Schools on Fridays to take home. Bags include such items as peanut butter, canned meals/soups/tuna/vegetables, pasta, fruit cups, cereal, oatmeal, goldfish, pretzels and granola bars. All food is provided to children free of charge. It is our hope these resources will support the health, behavior and achievement of every student who participates. To sign up go here to complete online form: https://forms.gle/gmMGguycSHBdziuE9 Want to partner with us: We would love to partner with organizations, sports teams, youth groups, PTOs, businesses and individuals to assist in feeding students of Saugus. To learn more about how you can partner with us, visit the Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus Facebook THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 20 YARD SALE May 6 & 7 * 9 AM - 3 PM 15 Lewis Lane, Saugus 9. What U.S. state has hosted the summer and winter Olympics? 1. On April 28, 1952, the Allied occupation of what country ended? 2. What is the only inanimate sign in the zodiac? 3. A classic mojito includes what kind of alcohol? 4. April 29 is Duke Ellington Day; “Duke” performed with his jazz orchestra at what club in Harlem? 5. Which is older, Stonehenge or the Colosseum? 6. How are “Citizen Kane,” “His Girl Friday” and “The Front Page” similar? 7. On April 30, 1789, George Washington gave his first inaugural address at Federal Hall in what city? 8. What two U.S. presidents are buried together? 10. In 1897 what catalogue contained the first mention of brownies in print? 11. On May 1, 1931, what skyscraper officially opened? 12. How are stop, drop and roll similar? 13. What food is sometimes called gram or chana? 14. On May 2, 1885, what women’s magazine based in Holyoke, Mass., was first published? 15. The modern sport of field hockey was developed in what country? 16. What are the three “Rs” of education? 17. On May 3, 1978, ARPANET users got an ad thought to be the first of what type of email? 18. What were s’mores originally called? 19. What is the only animal born with horns? 20. On May 4, 1959, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and the Kingston Trio received some of the first of what award type? ANSWERS 1. Japan 2. Libra (the Scales) 3. Rum 4. The Cotton Club 5. Stonehenge 6. They are movies set in the newspaper industry. 7. NYC 8. John Adams and John Quincy Adams (in a crypt in Quincy, Mass.) 9. California 10. Sears, Roebuck and Co. 11. The Empire State Building 12. They are parts of a fire safety technique to put out a clothing fire. 13. Chickpeas 14. “Good Housekeeping” 15. England (in private schools) 16. “reading, ’riting, and ’rithmetic” 17. Spam 18. Some Mores 19. Giraffe 20. Grammy

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Page 22 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 28, 2023 OBITUARIES Dr. John A. Curry Since his retirement, Curf Saugus. Formerly of Lynn, age 88, beloved husband of the late Marcia E. Curry, passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family. John was born on May 12, 1934, in Boston, MA, to the late John Anthony Curry and Margaret F. (Connors) Curry. John grew up in the city of Lynn, MA and graduated from Lynn English High School in 1951. He and Marica, his wife of over 60 years, resided in Saugus, MA, where they raised their family. John leaves behind two O sons, Robert Curry and his wife Claire (LeBlanc) Curry of Waltham, Timothy Curry and his wife Susan (Moriello) Curry of Saugus, and one daughter, Susan (Curry) Brown of Saugus. He is also survived by six grandchildren; James Brown, Jessica Jaklitsch, Nicole Kroll, Melissa Deming, Christopher Curry, Courtney Curry, and spouses. He is survived by his younger brother, Martin Curry, as well as seven great-grandchildren, whom he cherished dearly. John was a graduate of the class of 1956 at Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts. In 1960, he received his master’s in education from Northeastern and in 1980, he received his doctorate in Education from Boston University. He had an accomplished career in education before becoming the president of Northeastern University, from 1989 to 1996. Dr. John A. Curry, was the fi rst president who was also a Northeastern alumnus. As president, he made signifi cant improvements to the university, including renovating athletic facilities, expanding the women’s athletics program, and embracing technology, by implementing computer and internet connectivity for the fi rst time, across campus. After his retirement, John’s service was recognized through the dedication of the “John and Marcia Curry Student Center”. ry has published nine books, including his fi rst novel titled “Loyalty” and his most recent novel “Running in Lane One”. John enjoyed spending summers on the Cape with Marcia, swimming, running or walking his favorite spots. He loved playing basketball with his kids, or having a competitive, nightly hour of Jeopardy with the family. He was an avid collector of movies and books, and a loyal fan of the Boston Red Sox, and Celtics. You could often catch John and Marcia enjoying breakfast at the Hammersmith Restaurant, or a good slice of Monte’s Pizza, as well as their weekly dinner at Kowloon Restaurant. As amazing as the long list of “Jack” Curry’s accomplishments may be, no list can begin to describe what he meant to his family and friends on a personal level. Jack’s sharp wit and intellect were matched only by his kindness and humility. Jack is also survived by his cherished cousins from Quincy, his life-long friends that he remained close with, and the many memorable colleagues whom he revered. The family would like to thank, on behalf of Jack, the numerous caregivers who stood by him through the ups and downs he endured fi ghting Parkinson’s disease. They graciously cared for him in his home, with kindness and compassion. Finally, Jack’s children and grandchildren, led by his daughter, Susan Brown; his primary care-giver, who never wavered from his side, while remaining a vigilant support system. Jack’s legacy will continue to inspire those who knew him. Relatives and friends were invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus, on Tuesday April 25. A funeral mass was held on Wednesday at Blessed Sacrament Church, Saugus. In lieu of flowers, contributions in John’s memory may be made to: Northeastern University, President John A. Curry Scholarship Fund, 716 Columbus Avenue, 402CP, Boston, MA 02120. or https://giving.northeastern. edu/live/profiles/1343-president-john-a-curry-scholarship-fund. Please note the President John A. Curry Scholarship Fund on the contribution. The scholarship will provide fi nancial aid to deserving students with demonstrated The Advocate Online in 7 Languages. Only $50/Yr. www.advocatenews.net fi nancial need and academic achievement. Kathryn C. Hollett March 27, 1938 – April 21, 2023 K athryn Hollett “Chicki” passed away peacefully at home in the presence of family on Friday, April 21, 2023. True to form, Chicki’s pancreatic cancer diagnosis last year was met with a determination to live her life on her own terms – with fortitude, elegance, a sense of humor and a renewed commitment to get busy designing the set for AVP’s upcoming production of Mary Poppins. Chicki was a Board member of the Annisquam Village Players, where she worked tirelessly each year since 1992 as Set Designer for the AVP theater productions. She was so passionate about the AVP work that even until the day of her death she was planning the AVP production for Gloucester’s upcoming 400th year celebration. While in the midst of raising 5 children, Chicki earned a degree in Interior Design at Chamberlayne Junior College. She went on to manage her own Interior Design business and won many design competitions and other awards for her work. Most everything Chicki did was graced with her artistry. She perpetually made the world a more beautiful place. She was a talented painter, gardener, cook, hostess, designer, as well as an avid traveler. She was known to open her seaside home to host family and neighborhood gatherings. Chicki had a strong sense of community, including as a member of the Annisquam Sewing Circle and a founder of the MEG Foundation in Saugus. Her generous spirit was reflected by the outpouring of love and support of family, friends, and neighbors in her last months. Chicki is survived by her 5 children: daughter Kathryn Hollett and husband Arjen Steegstra of Gloucester, son John Hollett and wife Jeannie Hollett of Boxborough, daughter Lisa Hollett and son-in-law Mike Carrigan of Rockport, Richard Hollett of Lowell, and Stephen Hollett of Windham, NH, as well as 13 grandchildren: Carla Hollett Winthrop, Arjen and Malcolm Steegstra, John and Ben Hollett, Kashlyn, Bryce, Trevor, Jace and Halle Carrigan, and Cooper, Eliza and Max Hollett and a great-grandchild Linc Winthrop. Chicki is predeceased by her sister, Florence McNair and survived by siblings, Ruth Swanson, Jim Stead, Joan Bromberger, Audrey McCullough, Rich Stead and Gail Cotter as well as many nieces and nephews. Her visiting hours will be held in the Greely Funeral Home, 212 Washington Street, Gloucester on Thursday, April 27, 2023 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend. In keeping with her wishes there will be no services and her burial will be held privately. In lieu of fl owers, donations can be made to The Open Door https://www.foodpantry.org/ways-to-give/donate/ For online condolences please visit www.greelyfuneralhome.com COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SALES & RENTALS Happy Spring Sandy Juliano Broker/President EVERETT 5 & 6 room, 2 family, $850,000. Please call Sandy for specifics, at 617-448-0854. LISTED BY SANDY! 3 Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath Ranch, 6 Bridge Street, Tewksbury - $499,900. Open House Sunday, April 30 from 12-2. Call Sandy with questions, 617-448-0854. List Your Home or Apartment With Us! 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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 28, 2023 Page 23 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 20 page or email us at HS2Saugus@ gmail.com HS2 relies on donations to create take-home bags for a weekend full of meals. Checks can also be sent directly to: Salem Five C/O Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus, 855-5 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906. Online donations can also be made at https://givebutter.com/ HealthySaugus About The Saugus Advocate We welcome press releases, news announcements, freelance articles and courtesy photos from the community. Our deadline is noon Wednesday. If you have a story idea, an article or photo to submit, please email me at mvoge@comcast. net or leave a message at 978683-7773. Let us become your hometown newspaper. The Saugus Advocate is available in the Saugus Public Library, the Saugus Senior Center, Saugus Town Hall, local convenience stores and restaurants throughout town. Let’s hear it! Got an idea, passing thought or gripe you would like to share THIS WEEK ON SAUGUS TV Sunday, April 30 at 9 - 11 p.m. on Channel 8 – “Sunday Night Stooges” (The Three Stooges). Monday, May 1 all day on Channel 8 – “Movie Monday” (classic movies). Tuesday, May 2 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 9 – Annual/ Special Town Meeting from May 1. Wednesday, May 3 at 7 p.m. on Channel 9 – Finance Committee Meeting ***live*** Thursday, May 4 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 22 – SHS Girls Lacrosse vs. Beverly from April 27. Friday, May 5 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 9 – Planning Board Meeting from May 4. Saturday, May 6 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 9 – Board of Health Meeting from May 1. Saugus TV can be seen on Comcast Channels 8 (Public), 9 (Government) & 22 (Educational) ***programming may be subject to change without notice*** For complete schedules, please visit www.saugustv.org FOR SALE mangorealtyteam.com 38 Main St. Saugus (781) 558-1091 20 Railroad Ave. Rockport (978)-999-5408 14 Norwood St, Everett (781)-558-1091 Saugus This nicely located, spacious townhome offers 2-3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths and attached garage. Main level features large picture windows with plenty of natural light, eat in kitchen, half bath, and exterior access. The next level features two nice sized bedrooms with large closets and a full bath. Third level features heated loft area with skylights and additional storage. Could be used as 3rd bedroom, office, or fun bonus room. In unit aundry, brand new heating and cooling system, brand new water heater. This 8 unit complex with ample parking is Located just outside of Saugus Center. Close proximity to the Northern Strand Trail and Breakheart Reservation, shopping, restaurants, highways and bus routes. Offered at $399,000 Listing agent Lea Doherty 617-594-9164 ListwithLea@yahoo.com large closets an ures heated loft room , bra , bra ures heated loft rea w ditional storage. Coul m, office, or fun bonu m, office, or fun bonu and ne Mango Realty is excited to introduce buyers to new luxury townhouses located in a beautiful North Shore Community just minutes away from major highways. Boasting 2100 square feet or more, each unit features six large rooms, 3.5 bathrooms, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, generous walk-in closets, 3 zone gas heat with central air, 200 amp service with recessed lighting throughout, deck and third floor balcony, one car garage and plenty of parking. Two units will have elevators. Get in early to help pick your colors and personalize your townhouse and be ready for occupancy by the end of May. Prices starting at $799,900. Schedule an appointment now by calling Peter 781-820-5690 Rental-Saugus Clean, convenient, and private best describes this "must see" 1 bedroom apartment in an owner-occupied home. Plenty of electrical outlets in each room, modern appliances including refrigerator with ice maker, microwave, garbage disposal and dishwasher. Open concept living space can be easily decorated to suit tenant taste. Tenant will have their own washer and dryer, provided by landlord, in a common area that also provides a small space for storage. Landlord will provide two window air conditioners. Tenant will have their own paved driveway sufficient for two vehicles. The I-95 walking trail is within 1/2 mile as is the very popular Northern Strand Rail Trail. Located just minutes from the 426 bus line and abutting conservation land this is a very attractive location away from traffic and a busy street. 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Convenient location to bus line, orange line, shopping, restaurants and minutes from Encore and Boston. Everett is booming! Are you ready to buy? Hurry will not last! 1,300,000 e to own in Everett? first floor apartmen n to nutes eady eady es from Encore and es from Encore and y to bu Rentals Available Saugus, 6 rooms, 3 bedroom $2900.00, washer & dryer hookup and plenty of parking. Call Christine 603-670-3353 along k fen ed in yard, driveway o bus line, orange line, shopp op op op p p p Lawrence with The Saugus Advocate? I’m always interested in your feedback. It’s been about six and a half years since I began work at The Saugus Advocate. I’m always interested in hearing readers’ suggestions for possible stories or good candidates for “The Advocate Asks” interview of the week. Feel free to email me at mvoge@comcast.net. Do you have some interesting views on an issue that you want to express to the community? Submit your idea. If I like it, we can meet for a 15- to 20-minute interview over a hot drink at a local coff ee shop. And I’ll buy the coff ee or tea. Or, if you prefer to continue practicing social distancing and be interviewed from the safety of your home on the phone or via email, I will provide that option to you as the nation recovers from the Coronavirus crisis. If it’s a nice day, my preferred site for a coff ee and interview would be the picnic area of the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. t a t UNDER AGREEMENT UNDER UNDER UNDER A UNDER UNDER AGRE AGREEMENT GREEMENT NT UNDER UNDERN ND GRE GREE REEMENT UNDER REEMENT EEMENT A AGREEMENT GREEMENT UNDER UNDER UNDE GREEME NT GREEMENT T T GREEME T GR EMENT GREEMENT

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