SAUGUS Your Local News & Sports Online. Subscribe & Scan Here! CAT D Vol. 26, No.18 CAT -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday SUPER SAUGUS CITIZENS T TE 781-233-4446 Friday, May 3, 2024 Town Meeting 2024 Special Town Meeting on Monday will focus on maintaining good fi scal management, capital improvements in sewer system, investment in parks and playgrounds, addressing drainage problems, bridge safety and future costs of the Voke school construction By Mark E. Vogler here are 10 fi nancial articles totaling $18.4 million on the agenda for next Monday’s (May 6) Special Town Meeting set for 7:30 p.m. in the second fl oor auditorium at Town Hall. The big ticket item for the session that will precede the start of the Annual Town Meeting is a request to borrow $5.7 million to fund the construction of several capital improvement projects for the town’s drainage system. Two million dollars worth of improvements in parks and playgrounds, $1.7 million for the purchase of equipment and veMEETING | SEE PAGE 2 HONORING A VALUED VOLUNTEER: The late Carolyn Davis is shown a few years ago at the snack bar – which was named in her memory last Friday night as World Series Park celebrated its 20th anniversary. Carolyn was a longtime volunteer who ran the snack bar and contributed to the park’s success. Please see inside for the story and more photos. (Photo Courtesy of Ken Howse) COMMENDATIONS FOR CLEANING UP THE TOWN: Pictured from left to right: Dorothy “Dottie” Barker and Richard “Dick” Lynch display the citations they received from the Board of Selectmen at Tuesday night’s meeting, recognizing their ongoing eff orts to beautify and improve the appearance of Saugus. Please see inside for more photos and story. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler)
Page 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 3, 2024 MEETING | FROM PAGE 1 hicles for various departments, $2.7 million for capital improvements in the sewer system and $2.3 million for a new sewer lift station are the other top money items on the warrant that the 50-member body will consider in the special session. During its Wednesday (May 1) meeting, the Finance Committee gave favorable review of the 10 articles, which also include money for capital improvements to town-owned bridges, a transfer to the Town of Saugus Stabilization Fund, a transfer to the town’s Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust, money to the Stabilization Fund for the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School construction project and money for the replacement of water hydrants and valves. “I’m happy with the results of tonight’s meeting,” Town Moderator Steve Doherty told The Saugus Advocate after the Finance Committee ended its review of the Special Town Meeting warrant and a handful of articles that could be taken up to begin the Annual Town Meeting. “My goal for Monday night is to get through the special, and then if we have time, to move on to the Annual Town Meeting,” Doherty said. Moderator expects “a productive session” The first order of business will be to elect the moderator to preside over the 2023-25 Town Meeting term. Doherty, who has served as moderator for 10 years, seeks another two-year term and doesn’t have any vocal opposition at this point. “I haven’t heard of anyone throwing their hat in the ring,” Doherty said. As for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting season, he’s “excited.” “I’m looking forward to a productive session. I’m looking forward to a very good year,” Doherty said. “It’s nice to see some new faces participating in the process,” he said, referring to last November’s town elections when 13 new Town Meeting members were elected for the 202325 term. Nine of the town’s 10 precincts have at least one new member. Doherty also said he’s confident that this year’s freshman class of Town Meeting members may be the best-prepared one in years, as many of the newcomers took advantage of several mini-Town Meeting seminars at the Saugus Public Library organized by Precinct 10 Town Meeting Members Peter Manoogian and Carla A. Scuzzarella. “I applaud their efforts [Manoogian and Scuzzarella],” Doherty said. “They really put a lot of useful information in the hands of new members – information about the budget process and the procedures of Town Meeting. I attended the seminars and thought they were very informative,” he said. Concerns over the price of Eastern Bank Building on Rte. 1S 605 Broadway, #301 * Saugus (781) 233-6844 www.bostonnorthdental.com vehicles The Finance Committee’s review of the Special Town Meeting articles went smoothly for the most part, except for Article 5 – a request to borrow $1.7 million for department equipment. “Why would a dump truck cost less than a pickup truck?” veteran FinCom Member TheDr. Priti Amlani Dr. Bhavisha Patel resa Katsos asked. “That makes no sense to me,” she said. Article 5 noted in its break* Restorative Dentistry * Cosmetic Dentistry * Implant Restoration * Zoom Whitening * Teeth in a Day - All on 6 * Invisalign * CEREC Crowns (Single Visit Crowns) * Root Canal Treatment * Sedation Dentistry ~ Full Mouth Rehabilitation ~ Before After down of costs that a pickup truck for the town’s Highway Department would cost $110,000 while a dump truck budgeted for the Parks Department was budgeted at $100,000 and a dump truck for the Sewer Department was budgeted at $105,000. There were two fiveton dump trucks earmarked for the Highway Department budgeted at $225,000 apiece. “We just go by what we get for quotes,” Town Manager Scott Crabtree said. “Vehicle trucks in particular are off the charts,” Crabtree added. The list of department equipment includes four new police cruisers, priced at $310,000, a utility vehicle for the Municipal Department at $45,000, a flatbed/spreader for the Highway Department at $125,000, a sidewalk tractor for the Highway Department at $160,000, a trash truck for the Parks Department at $165,000 and a compressor for the Water Department at $100,000. “The vehicles to be replaced by those on this list are now older and require continued maintenance,” stated the warrant article. “The police cruisers are being replaced on a regular schedule because of the high demand and performance on a daily basis requiring that they be functioning and safe.” Katsos said she prefers to see separate articles for each of the vehicles and pieces of equipment. Crabtree told the Finance Committee that “politically, it’s better to put them all together.” His rationale in the past has been that single articles would tend to focus more attention on specific departments receiving the new vehicles instead of taking a comprehensive look at the town’s new vehicle needs in a given year. Crabtree noted that it’s been common in recent years for the town budget to include money to buy four new police cruisers, which usually takes a year to get after ordering them. A closer look at the articles ● Article 2: Stabilization Fund Transfer. This would transfer $1 million from certified free cash into the fund, which is the town’s main financial reserve in the event of an emergency, unforeseen circumstances or an extraordinary need. With the approval of this appropriation, the fund’s balance would be about 10.9 percent of the Fiscal Year 2025 general fund operating budget. Crabtree said a goal of good fiscal management is to maintain 10 percent of the town’s operating budget in this fund. The current balance is $11.2 million. ● Article 3: Transfer to Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust. This would transfer $1 million from certified free cash into the fund, which currently has a balance of $2.3 million. The purpose of the fund is to begin to fund the liability for health and life insurance benefits for retirees of the Town of Saugus and Saugus Public Schools. Town Meeting adopted the state law to create the fund in June 2016. ● Article 4: A million-dollar appropriation taken from certified free cash for the Stabilization Fund for the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School. Town Meeting approved this fund in May 2022 as a special reserve to fund the debt service for the Voke school construction project, and the balance is currently more than $1 million. The amount that is due from the Town of Saugus for Fiscal Year 2025 is $488,201. ● Article 6: Water Hydrants and valves. An appropriation of $300,000 from certified free cash is requested to fund ongoing improvements. For several years, the Water Division of the Department of Public Works has been replacing or repairing failed hydrants and valves as well as installing valves for better control of the water system. The department conducts the design, bidding and construction with the staff of the Water Division, resulting in significant savings. ● Article 7: Sewer Rehabilitation – Capital Improvements; a request to borrow $2.7 million. As part of the Administrative Consent Order several years ago, the town identified several areas in need of reducing inflow and infiltration in the sewer system. ● Article 8: Sewer Lift Station – Capital Improvements; a request to borrow $2.3 million for the construction of Sewer Lift Station Improvements. The Lynnhurst lift station is more than 25 years old and needs to be replaced. Its proximity to very sensitive environmental receptors, such as the Lynn water supply, makes this a particular concern for the town. Town Meeting in May last year appropriated $700,000 at a Special Town Meeting for the design and permitting phase of this project. ● Article 9: Town-owned Bridges – Capital improvements; a request to borrow $680,000 to address safety concerns of town bridges. A portion of the appropriation ($180,000) would be used to begin the design phase on the Highland Avenue and Vine Street crossings. The balance of the appropriation ($500,000) would be used for repairs which have been identified by the MassDOT as necessary for the Hamilton Street and Lisa Lane bridges. ● Article 10: Drainage – Capital Improvements; a request to borrow $5.7 million to fund swale maintenance (brook cleaning) and the construction of catch basins, drain pipes and drain manholes for areas of town identified as needing drainage improvements. ● Article 11: Parks and Playgrounds; a request to borrow $2 million as part of the town’s continued investment in the improvement of parks and playgrounds at various locations in the community. This money will be used for the design, construction, repair or replacement of various parks and playgrounds.
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 3, 2024 Page 3 Countdown Till Town Meeting Editor’s Note: The 2024 Annual Town Meeting convenes next Monday, May 6. As a special service to our readers and the registered voters of Saugus, we have reached out to all 50 Town Meeting members over the past 10 weeks, focusing on one precinct each week, asking members about their expectations for the upcoming Town Meeting. This week, we received responses from one of the five Town Meeting Members in Precinct 10. Q: What do you consider the top priority for the town as you prepare for the opening of the 2024 Town Meeting session? Peter Manoogian: The top priority for the town has been, and will continue to be, to strengthen and sustain our financial standing. Without question the town is in the best fiscal condition it has been in since the inception of Proposition 2.5 in the early 1980s, a measure that limited the ability of Massachusetts communities to tax property owners. With both reserves and bond rating at an alltime high, Saugus is well positioned to embark on a municipal Renaissance that will include top quality public services and amenities for the public. A second top priority is less tangible but perhaps most important of all. Will Saugus Town Meeting again return to that once unwritten, yet implicitly understood rule we once had that said, “I will never vote to place in your neighborhood or precinct what I wouldn’t want in mine?” Q: What do you consider the top priority for residents in your precinct as you prepare for the opening of the 2024 Town Meeting session? Peter Manoogian: There are several top priorities for Precinct 10. One is to see the Saugus River Floodgate Project begun. This important initiative is the only solution that will protect properties not only in East Saugus but throughout Saugus where storm surge combined with high tides result in flooding, impassable roadways and threats to property values. In fact, all of Saugus taxpayers become affected when a group of properties, for whatever reason, decline in value thus requiring the unaffected properties to accept a higher fiscal burden to maintain the levy set under Proposition 2.5. While the Town Meeting has nothing before it, the Town Manager and the Board of Selectmen have communicated to state and federal officials that Saugus is ready to commit its fair share of funding to a necessary study ADDRESSING TOWN MEETING: Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree addressing the Annual Town Meeting in 2022. This year’s Annual Town Meeting convenes at 7:30 p.m. Monday (May 6) in the second floor auditorium at Town Hall. (Saugus Advocate file photo) required by the Army Corps of Engineers prior to construction. This project must now be guided forward by Representatives Gianino, Wong and Senator Creighton. The second top priority is to see the WIN ash landfill closed and the upgrading of the incinerator itself so that it can meet, and ideally exceed, emission standards without buying “credits” from other facilities that can meet standards. This environmental abomination is in design and scope unparalleled in any Massachusetts community or throughout the United States. Recently the US EPA has reported that the Saugus incinerator is the only incinerator in the United States that is technologically incapable of meeting emission levels for NOx emission. NOx is a pollutant that exacerbates asthma and respiratory ailments in both children and adults. Those that advocate the sustainment of this facility in its current state along with doubling the vertical height of the unlined, lead-laden ash landfill for a mere million dollars per year are literally advocating for Saugus to accept risk burdens to the public health and the environment that no other community in the country would even consider. Q: Are you working independently or in collaboration with other members on articles to be introduced for this year’s Town Meeting? Could you please elaborate? Summarize your article and what you hope to accomplish. Peter Manoogian: Four of the five Precinct 10 Town Meeting Members have stood in unison on the two aforementioned priorities. In the past we have met collectively to identify immediate, short-term and long-term issues for Precinct 10. I have three articles that will be before the annual meeting that I am confident will have support from my colleagues. The first is to form a closure committee for the ash landfill that will, hopefully, include a representative from WIN Waste. This committee will be much like the Aggregate Quarry closure committee which I was a member of that had a constructive and productive outcome that will ultimately benefit Saugus, the owners and the environment. My second article is to form a study committee to establish a process for inspecting apartments each time they are leased. As apartments proliferate on Route 1 due to generous permitting by past Planning Boards and Boards of Selectmen, Saugus is one of the few communities that does not inspect apartments for health and safety compliance. Such a process would protect new tenants from health and safety threats and well as landlords who may sometimes face frivolous claims about apartment conditions. I also have a third article that would amend the town charter to prevent a sitting selectman or school committee member from seeking a paid position appointed by the board they serve on for a period of 18 months after they leave office. Q: Please feel free to share any other views about the upcoming Town Meeting. Thank you for your time. Peter Manoogian: I was delighted to see so many new as well as veteran Town Meeting Members attend the recent mini seminars that myself, Carla Scuzzarella and Steve Doherty sponsored. At those seminars I sensed curiosity, motivation 50 and a willingness to listen to other points of view. So often we read and hear about the dysfunction and ineffectiveness of legislative bodies. 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Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 3, 2024 Cleaning Up Their Town Selectmen present citations to Dottie Barker and Dick Lynch for their efforts to beautify and improve the appearance of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler S electmen call Dorothy “Dottie” Barker and Richard “Dick” Lynch exemplary citizens who take pride in the way their community looks – and by their actions serve as role models for the young generation of Saugonians. They welcomed Barker and Lynch as invited guests at Tuesday (April 30) night’s board meeting, presenting them citations to honor their contributions to the betterment of Saugus: ● Barker was recognized “for her continuing dedication to preserve the beauty of Golden Hills.” ● Lynch received his commendation “for continuously going above and beyond to keep Saugus ‘Clean.’” Barker and Lynch were each invited individually to 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 Dorothy Barker stood with the Board of Selectmen after she was honored with a citation for her ongoing volunteer work to beautify Golden Hills. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) stand at the lectern in the second floor auditorium at Town Hall and talk about the projects they undertook for the betterment of Saugus. Barker, an Everett resident, who has lived in Saugus for about 49 years, thanked selectmen “for bringing me here tonight and honoring me this way. It means a lot to me.” She didn’t feel comfortable talking about her good deeds. But Selectman Corinne Riley, who nominated Barker for the citation, lauded her for her contributions to Saugus. “We were at Golden Hills for a cleanup that the neighborhood put together,” Riley said of how she first learned about Barker. “Several residents started telling me the story about Dottie and how she even takes her own lawnmower and walks it down and cuts the grass around all that area, picks up all the trash along the streets. She’s been doing it for a very long time. She picks up after people that don’t know enough to Richard Lynch stood with the Board of Selectmen after he was honored with a citation for his continuing efforts to clean up the trash he finds scattered throughout Saugus, particularly along Eastern Avenue. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) throw it in the bucket,” Riley said. “When I found out about you, I said we have to acknowledge you and thank you for everything you’ve done,” she told Barker. “I understand that you’ve done it for years, And this isn’t new. This is what you do because you have a lot of pride. And it’s great to see you take such pride in your community, your area, your neighborhood and take care of the people that live near you. So, thank you very much for your service to the town and to the people who obviously love you.” In a brief telephone interview later, Barker said that in addition to picking up trash strewn around her neighborhood, she had a passion for planting flowers all over. “I love flowers. I put them everywhere,” she said. “I care about where I live and I take pride in how everything looks. I take it personally. I would hope that other people would take pride in ownership,” she said. During the presentation of the citation, each selectman got a chance to elaborate on the citation. “If we had more Dottie Barkers in Saugus, we’d be a much better place for it,” Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Jeff Cicolini said. “Hopefully, a lot of younger people in Saugus learn from your example,” he said. Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta praised Barker for being an asset to her neighborhood. “Golden Hills is unique and rather quite beautiful,” Panetta said. “You made it that much more beautiful,” she said. Selectmen Anthony Cogliano and Michael Serino also thanked Barker for the volunteer work she does to make her neighborhood attractive. In introducing Lynch, Panetta mentioned that he has been involved in Saugus cleanups for at least two decades. “He continuously goes over and above, just as Dorothy does. He is cleaning every inch of Saugus, it seems. And he was recognized by Scott Brazis,” Panetta said, referring to the town recycling coordinator, who wrote a letter nominating Lynch. Lynch recalled that he first got involved in cleaning up litter around 1992, working to clean up the Saugus River. “It just got under my skin and into my veins,” said Lynch, who has gotten inCLEANING UP | SEE PAGE 6
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 3, 2024 Page 5 A box full of town history Saugus offi cials and residents team up to open 70-year-old Saugus High School Time Capsule (The Saugus Historical Commission issued the following press release this week.) O n Saturday, April 27, students and alumni of Saugus High School joined town offi cials for the opening of the time capsule which had been placed in the cornerstone of the former Saugus High School in September 1954. After greetings from Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta, Town Manager Scott Crabtree, Superintendent of Schools Michael Hashem, and Saugus Historical Commission Chair Stephen Carlson, members of the audience joined the Town Manager and School Committee Member Tom Whittredge in removing the 32 bolts which secured the lid of the copper box. Included among them was Elizabeth McKay, whose father William McKay was one of the two men who built the box. Upon opening, the box revealed a picture of the town some seven decades ago. There were copies of news8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Daily 4:00 PM Closed Sunday Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Monday & Tuesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 A HEAVY LOAD: Saugus Public Schools Superintendent Michael Hashem and Brody Crabtree, 10, a fi fth-grader at the Belmonte STEAM Academy, carry the time capsule that was planted in the old Saugus High School built in 1954. Brody is the son of Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) papers from the time, as well as town documents including the 1953 annual town report, the 1954 list of persons (votBOX FULL | SEE PAGE 7 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s SHOP LOCAL & DROP BY FOR DINNER! www.eight10barandgrille.com SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Sabatino Insurance is proud to welcome the loyal customers of ALWAYS READY TO SERVE YOU: Our Staff are, Emma Davidson, Jeimy Sanchez, Josephine Leone, Marie D’Amore, Rocco Longo, Z’andre Lopez, Anthony DiPierro, Darius Goudreau, Laurette Murphy, Danielle Goudreau and Tina Davidson. PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
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The construction crew were put off by the tide and could only work on very calm days. The work was conducted from a schooner, which carried the materials needed, and the construction crew slept on board. When storms were predicted, the ship would fl oat into Cohasset Harbor for safety. Nine holes were drilled into the solid rock 12 inches wide and fi ve feet deep, placed in a circle of eight 25 feet across, and a ninth was drilled into the center. The crew then cemented iron piling 10 inches in diameter in the holes. Four men worked 20-minute shifts at drilling from a platform above the ledge. The apparatus upon which the men worked was swept by two storms in the summer CLEANING UP | FROM PAGE 4 volved in routine cleanups along Eastern Avenue. Lynch told selectmen that he has picked up about 19,000 nip bottles since 2014. He also estimates that he has picked up more than 100,000 beer cans and beer bottles during that time. “Thank you very much for what you do to keep Saugus clean,” Riley told Lynch. “I wish people would stop making piles and take back the nickel,” she said. Cogliano suggested that all cleanup activity that “The Old Sachem,” Bill Stewart. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Joanie Allbee) of 1847, and the workmen were often swept into the sea, but none drowned. Work continued to completion. The fi rst keeper, Isaac Dunham, wrote to Washington, D.C., that the structure was not safe and resigned. Captain John W. Bennett was hired as a replacement and was satisfi ed that the structure was adequate. During a large storm on March 16, 1851, the two keepers who lived in the lighthouse had become terrifi ed. On April 17 a storm destroyed the structure, and one of the keepers washed ashore at Nantasket and the other survived. A new lighthouse was established on August 20, 1860. The new structure has been able to withstand violent wind and sea. The light was made automatic in 1947 and today the 45,000-candle light, 85 feet above the water, can be seen 15 miles away. In spite of the problems encountered, the lighthouse stands today as a remarkable feat to survive. (Editor’s Note: Bill Stewart, who is better known to Saugus Advocate readers as “The Old Sachem,” writes a weekly column – sometimes about sports. He also opines on current or historical events or famous people.) Lynch gets involved with is great exercise. “I’m sure it helps keep you young,” Cogliano said. Serino said he thinks that Lynch is so active that he has “the DPW trained.” Cicolini said Lynch has “set the bar” for other citizens to follow. “Having people like you who truly take pride in our community is awesome,” Cicolini said. Panetta said Lynch’s involvement in cleanups around Saugus seem to be a daily occurrence. “I love doing it and enjoy doing it,” Lynch said.
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 3, 2024 Page 7 BOX FULL | FROM PAGE 5 er list), the 1954 Saugus High School yearbook, and other public documents. One of the highlights of the contents was a letter from President Dwight Eisenhower congratulating the town on its 325th anniversary and its commitment to education with the construction of a new high school. A book contained signatures from town officials and students. The town plans to properly conserve the box’s contents and will be making plans for the display of some of the items. The program included a trumpet solo rendition of the National Anthem by Josephine Pepper of the Saugus High School Band and two songs by Tonal Chaos, the Saugus High School Acapella Choir. Light refreshments were provided by the Saugus High School Alumni Association and State Representative Donald Wong. The time capsule was on display in the second fl oor auditorium at Saugus Town Hall last Saturday during a special opening ceremony organized by the Saugus Historical Commission and town and school offi cials. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) CONTENTS OF THE TIME CAPSULE: Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree inspected the material inside the time capsule after he and others managed to get it open. It yielded a treasure trove of material refl ecting the town as it was in 1954. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) RON’S OIL Call For PRICE Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree worked with a tool to remove one of the 32 bolts that secured the lid of the copper box – the time capsule that concealed an assortment of historic documents, newspaper articles and town books and a letter from President Dwight Eisenhower congratulating the town on its 325th anniversary and its commitment to education with the construction of a new high school. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) MELROSE, MA 02176 NEW CUSTOMER’S WELCOME ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER (781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884 100 GALLON MINIMUM
Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 3, 2024 Northeast Metro Tech Students Create Scrim Banner for Fence of Building Site Students hold up a 6’ by 60’ scrim banner, which now adorns the fence of the Northeast Metro Tech construction site. (Courtesy Northeast Metro Tech) S uperintendent David DiBarri was pleased to share that Northeast Metro Tech students created a 60-foot scrim banner for the fence of the new school building site at Northeast Metro Tech. The banner was installed on the construction site fence on Friday, April 5, with students who helped design it in attendance. Over 20 senior students in the school’s Design and Visual Communications program designed the banner as part of their studies after a representative of Gilbane, the school project’s construction manager, reached out. The students worked in the Studio 12 design firm that is part of the Design and Visual Communications shop under instructor Brian Peluso. Studio 12 is run like an actual design firm so that students can learn a pathway of skills, techniques and gain a realistic understanding of client relations and expectations. While most scrim banners are utilitarian and pedestrian, students designed the scrim to tell a story about Northeast Metro Tech, its students and its communities. Students worked in design teams, each team creating a panel. They presented the panels to the client, Gilbane, just like a professional design agency would, and then received feedback on their deStudents pose with the scrim banner after it was attached to the construction site fence. (Courtesy Northeast Metro Tech) signs, working with Instructor Peluso as a creative director. “It was a truly moving experience for our client as well as the class,” said Peluso. “Our students have a renewed sense of pride and involvement in the school and community at large — as well as a more-defined idea of what opportunities and career paths await them after graduation.” “Being able to work on such a big project for the Gilbane construction company was such an unexpected opportunity to be given,” said Kariana A section of the scrim banner (Courtesy Northeast Metro Tech) Franklin, a Design and Visual Communications senior from Chelsea. “Working as a team and as a shop helped us make a piece that represented the school, the students, and its community. We’re all proud of what we’ve made together.” A group of Studio 11+ and Studio 12 design students stand with the scrim banner after it was attached to the construction site fence. (Courtesy Northeast Metro Tech) Shannon Sturtz of Gilbane and Northeast Metro Tech Design and Visual Communication Instructor Brian Peluso stand next to the scrim banner. (Courtesy Northeast Metro Tech) ~ Letter-to-the-Editor ~ Comment on citation by Office of Campaign and Political Finance Dear Editor, In the April 5th Saugus Advocate, an article was reported of campaign violations occurred by the Saugus Moving Forward Committee. While the story had merit, it was reported that the Treasurer, which was I, Anthony Speziale, did not return phone calls when questioned. I did receive a call around midday Wednesday, April 3rd, for comment regarding the committee, Saugus Moving Forward. It was very busy as most tax offices are. I returned the phone call the next evening, not knowing that a story was to be printed, Therefore, I appreciate this opportunity to respond to the article. The committee was formed to support a ballot question in last year’s election that would have created a Charter Commission in town. The ballot question ultimately failed in the town’s November election, and the committee has since been dissolved. It was brought to our attention to the Saugus Moving Forward Committee by the Office of Campaign and Political Finance (OCPF) that there was a campaign violation under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 55, Section 6B. The incident was a campaign ad supporting a formation of a committee to review the current Town Charter. The ad was supporting the formation of such along with the listed candidates supporting the committee. Unbeknown, this was a violation, considered comingling campaign finances for having listed candidates supporting the committee along with campaigning a “yes” vote to form it. The Office of Campaign LETTER | SEE PAGE 18
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 3, 2024 Page 9 A Legion of Supporters World Series Park thanks those who helped make the park a reality A reading the names of people and businesses who contributed to the development of World Series Park since its inception was a key part of the ceremony last Friday at World Series Park, which celebrated its 20th anniversary. Below is the list. Steve Agganis, Agganis Construction, Jack Schmidgall, Aggregate Industries / Holcim, Jim Prendigast, Doctor Han Soo Lho, Boston Sand & Gravel, Al Robichaud, Jim Kennedy, Leonard Fauci, David Fauci, Extra Space Storage, Bob Andersson, Bob Morrissey, Dorothy Amsden, Furtado Management / Dunkin’, Russell Tripp, Leonard Tripp, 2003 Saugus American Little League Team, Bob Wood, Wood Trucking, WIN Waste Innovations, Special Olympics Massachusetts, Sean Canty, Matt Wall, Eastern Bank, Rossi Monuments, Dianna and Rick Fay, Mark Connors, General Electric, Corey Berkowitch, Sachem Signworks, Tom and Amanda Rosa, Ed Stetson, Kent Nichols, Ken Howse, Carolyn Davis, Jim Harrington, Saugus Tree Committee, Paul Sacco, Bobby Calla, The Saugus Advocate, The Daily Item, The Saugus Advertiser, Myra Monto, Anthony Arone, John Rapoli, Mike Little, Appleton Rentals, Dennis Brolin, John and Diane Brown, Rick Desanctis, John Wyatt, Andrew Bisignani, Fred Verone, Joe Attubato, Paul Locore, Bob Pepe, Scott Brady, Randy Barnes, The Baribeaus, George Brown, Dennis Gould, Lieutenant Ron Giorgetti, Joe McConnell, Mike Gaffney, State Representative Donald Wong, Peter Mikedis, Jimmy Carter, Pat Wallor, Prince Pizzeria / Steve Castraberti, Soc’s Ice Cream / The Cachiola Family, Kowloon, Nick’s Place, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Harrow’s Chicken Pies, Dave’s Hot Chicken, John Bourque, Junkster Bags, McGovern Ford, World Series Park Neighbors, Cider Hill Farm, Howie Conley and The Memory Laners, Vangie Cakounes, Josh Cooper, Cooper Brothers Paving, Sandra White Sweeney, Nancy Kerrigan, Meghan Duggan, Barry Nolan, Doug Cameron, National Grid, Scott Crabtree, Del Correia, Joe Bocelli, Joe Dichiara, Al Donovan, Pete Feeley, Mike Sarmanian, Cindy Ciman, Bob Emerson, Patrick Follis, Bob Firth, Artie Leblanc, Wes Gage, Jim and Nancy Freehling, Mitch Boyer, Anthony Mochella, Saugus Cable, Buddy Giordano, Rich Garabedian, Mike Grella, George Goodwin, State Senator Brendan Crighton, Joel Hubbard, Robin Harper, Michael Higgins, Karen and Paige Benson, Indian Rock Stables, Mike Kelliher, Kay Delios, Bill Kramish, Danny and Marilyn Panico, Lenny Kerivan, Wayne Kerrins, Mike Willians, Kamco, Joann Webster and Family, Jim Palma, TargetCancer Foundation, Marie Cromwell, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Kyle Shinnick, Tom Kelly, Merrimack Valley Golf Club, Jeff Clickstein, Greg Lano, Austin Court Condominium, Janet and Bill Leuci, William Sutton Lodge, Frank Lowe, Bob Landry, Malone Fence, Bobby Mancini, Ralph Mattarese, Al Faragi, Mark Matanes, McGarvey Towing, Chaz Foti, Chris McCarthy, Damon Moore, Carmine Moschella, Senator Tom McGee, Jim Mitchell and Mark Vogler / Saugus Advocate, Joanie Baldassiri, Ninety Nine, Greg Nickolas, Nappy Crane Service, Owen Gillis, Craig Orlando, Dan Pranka, Patrick Petrone, Eddie Palladino, Gabriel Farhat, Park Press, Ed Gaudet, Future Supply, Josie Penza, Riley McIlwain, Fran Buzun, Rocky Hill Farm, Steve Rich, Wendy Reed, Jerry Ricottelli, Cara Sartorelli, Roger Froilan, Dave Ricciardelli, Sandy Reid, Peter Rossetti, Rick Salvo, Michael Shelzie, Cory Silva, Chuck Sozio, Santoro’s, Bob Clattenburg, Salem Five, Jeff Aruth, Sue Shepardson, Tom Bettencourt, Tim Shea, Scott Sica, Ray Senices, Susan Thomas, Dave Takach, Brandon Allison, Marlene Taraskiewicz, United Rentals, Jim Virnelli, Kevin Vater, Al Walkey, Robin Wallace, Donna Weiss, Bruce White, Jean Woods, Brian Walfield, Jim Waugh, Glen Davis, Tom Fitzgerald, Guy Moley, Vinnie Cicolini, Cushing Amusements, Applebee’s, Phil Barbanti, Cathy Poulin, Bill Cox, Patriot Flags, Chris Coviello, Pepsi, Stop & Shop, Ted Dwyer, Dave Dwyer, The Wall Family, Mike Prince, Dave Zizza, John Rogalski, John Nikoroski, Rich Gorham, Tom Hood, Don Doward, Norman Hansen, Melissa McCloud, George Varelas, Stan Janiak, Joe Lucacio, Craig Parks, Mike Gallant, Bob Quinlan, Catherine Heng, Bob Ruggiero, Justine Brewer, Scott Holmes, Congressman John Tierney, Ponch from Testa, Kim Tobey, John Volpini, Adrienne LeBlanc, Paul 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Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 3, 2024 Softball Sachems Fall Behind to Revere, 16-14 Making it safely to third base for Saugus, Kaitlyn Pugh. Angelina Dow at bat for Saugus, making contact with the ball. Alannah Duong of Saugus slides into home plate during the Sachem’s match up with Revere Tuesday. Devany Millerick makes contact with the ball during Tuesday’s game. Alannah Duong looks to take off from third base as the ball is pitched. On the mound for Saugus Tuesday, Taylor Deleidi. Senior Kaitlyn Pugh slides into third base during Tuesday’s game with Revere. Senior Ava Rogers makes her way past third base, before pausing on the baseline. Lily Ventre at bat for Saugus. The Saugus softball team cheers on their teammates during Tuesday’s game with Revere. Leading off first base for Saugus, Felicia Alexander. (Advocate photos by Emily Harney) The Stocker Dog park proposal draws mostly negative feedback from residents By Mark E. Vogler A s the lead-off speaker at Monday’s forum on a proposed dog park in the area of Stocker Playground, Julie Mills professed her love for dogs and her strong support for a dog park. “I am owned by two dogs,” the Saugus woman said. “I’m 100 percent in favor of a dog park. We need it. A dog park is a great meeting place,” she added But Mills spent the rest of her time at the lectern at the second floor auditorium of Town Hall explaining her vociferous opposition to a dog park at the proposed site. “Stocker is not the place for a dog park.” Mills expressed her concerns that a dog park at the proposed site of the rundown basketball and tennis court posed a potential threat to the Saugus River and the wetlands. She also raised the issue of potential health hazards for children using the playground and concerns about an adverse impact on the eagles. Mills was one of about a dozen people who spoke during Monday’s forum hosted by the town’s informal dog park committee, with Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree chairing the forum. Most of the people who spoke were opposed to the dog park being located at Stocker Playground. The purpose of the forum was to update the public on plans for locating a dog park in Saugus and a specific proposal to transform the basketball court and tennis court into a dog park. A representative of Warner Larson Landscape Architects presented copies of the “Saugus Dog Park Concept Design,” dated April 29, the date of Monday’s forum. The plan noted: ● The Dog Park as proposed would have separate places for large and small dogs. ● The park would provide a water source. ● The dog park will be fenced in with double entry gate access. ● The overall square footage would be 32,130 or .74 acres. ● The park would include a dog pool, pet fountain and shower station. “I really think this would be a betterment to the community in this area,” Crabtree told the audience, which numbered close to 100 people. “It’s an underutilized area,” he said. The town manager said the proposed dog park project would not increase flooding in the area. Future plans include improving the playground area for children and the baseball park, according to Crabtree. “The idea is to bring life back in the park,” he said. Monday’s meeting was strictly to get public feedback on the proposal. Crabtree said his office is interested in further public comment about the proposal. The dog park committee, which had several of its members seated with Crabtree at a table in front of the audience, is working on a potential grant to fund the project. Crabtree said there is no timetable for the proposal and said no decision has been made on a final site for a Saugus dog park. However, committee members said they looked at a dozen sites throughout Saugus and determined that StockDOG PARK | SEE PAGE 11
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 3, 2024 Page 11 Surging Sachems: Saugus baseball already way ahead of last season By Dom Nicastro T he Saugus High School baseball team, led by Coach Joe Luis, is making significant strides in the current season. After nine games, the Sachems sport a 6-3 record. Recent wins against English (8-6) and Swampscott (3-0) not only bolstered their record but also demonstrated their strategic depth and execution under pressure. Saugus also only committed one error between those two games, showing marked improvement from the prior games where errors arguably cost them a couple of losses. Cam Soroko did the job against Swampscott, shutting down the Big Blue in a complete-game, 10-strikeout, two-walk three-hitter. The ace has been mowing DOG PARK| FROM PAGE 10 er was the best location for a dog park. Meanwhile, much of Monday’s public testimony focused on public concerns that Stocker is not a good location for a dog park. Lisa Lavargna testified about her concerns of the potential impact of dogs on wildlife in the Stocker area. “The presence of dogs causes wildlife to move away, temporarily or permanently reducing the amount of available habitat in which to feed, breed and rest,” Lavargna said. “Animals become less active during the day avoiding the dogs. The scent of dogs repels wildlife and the down opponents all season and is a big reason why the Sachems, at the halfway point of the 2024 season, are already two games above their entire win total for the 2023 season. “We’re definitely focusing more on pitch to pitch, out to out, inning to inning and taking it that way,” Luis said. “Looking at OK, the first ball of the game is not gonna make or break the game, which is how they played defense last year. … Let’s just play every batter as its own game and just win that defensive side with each batter, get each out and make the routine play. And then same thing with hitting. We’re definitely practicing a little bit more too on the hitting aspect of it with practice.” Soroko helped himself with a 1-for-4 day at the plate and effects remain after the dogs are gone,” she said. Lavargna cited an April 2016 study by Metro Parks and Nature, which she said showed that dogs’ negative impact on wildlife is overwhelming. Kim Calla, of 7 Stocker St., was one of several residents whose property abuts Stocker who spoke in opposition to a dog park at Stocker. “I support a dog park in our town, but not at Stocker,” Calla said. “The playground needs TLC and upgrades,” she said. Calla complained that “not one abutter was contacted” by town officials considering the Stocker plan. Selectman Jeff Cicolini, who is a member of the dog park committee, said the a run scored. Connor Bloom and Danny Zeitz each added two hits and an RBI, and Shane Bourque and Jordan Rodriguez had hits. Saugus led, 2-0, after an inning. “We scored early in the first to kind of make the difference, set the tone for the rest of the game,” said Luis. In the Lynn English game, Saugus had 10 stolen bases. On the season, the team has stolen 36 bases in 37 tries, an extraordinary advantage and amazing success percentage on the base paths. This exploitation of the opposing pitchers’ and catchers’ vulnerabilities underscores Saugus’s focus on keen observation and quick adaptation to in-game dynamics. “We don’t just automatically go (and steal),” Luis said. “We pick and choose when neighbors wouldstill have a baseball field and a playground – both of them substantially upgraded. “We reviewed 12 areas,” he noted, adding that no final decision has been made. Scott Vandiver, of 2 Wakefield Ave., said he thinks the proposal would be a vast improvement for the area, which features a rundown basketball court and tennis court. “That park is used for two things – smoking weed and having sex,” Vandiver said. Crabtree expressed frustration several times at Monday’s hearing that some residents were hogging the speaking time, thus discouraging others who wanted to speak. we do go. We try to obviously go when a pitcher has a big leg kick or curveball count. If a pitcher is giving one look to the plate, we’ll go. So, speed has helped us a lot this year.” Cam Bernard had a fine – and interesting – day on the mound in the Lynn English win. He started the game, going four innings of no-hit ball while striking out five. He was relieved, but Saugus started to give away a big lead. So, Luis put Bernard back in the game on the mound to close things out. He pitched one more inning to get what may be on the official books a win and a save. “I marked it down as that,” Luis said. “I think it is official. We might have a story here.” Zeitz was solid in relief, too, getting one crucial out. Bloom had another two hits and two RBI against Lynn English and added two runs. Zietz, Bourque (two RBI), Rodriguez and Tyler Riley added hits. Looking forward, Coach Luis is cautiously optimistic about the team’s improved defensive capabilities, a critical aspect that cost them in previous games. This focus on defense aligns with their broader strategy to strengthen all aspects of play, ensuring that the team remains competitive in upcoming games and beyond. Clinic at the animal shelter tomorrow No time for procrastination; get your dog or cat a vaccination By Joan Allbee M ay rolls over as swiftly as a dog, flipping on its back and looking for a belly rub. But it’s time to think about Rabies Vaccinations for our dogs and cats as they frolic about outside. From 10 a.m. to noon tomorrow (Saturday, May 4), Saugus is providing a lowcost vaccination event for your pets at the Animal Shelter in the rear of the DPW Building at 515 Rear Main St. in Saugus. Rabies vaccination for dogs and cats will cost $10 – cash or check only. TAKING FEEDBACK: Town Manager Scott Crabtree joined members of the citizen dog park committee at a public forum on Monday night in the second floor auditorium at Saugus Town Hall. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) TREATS FOR CALICO CALLIE: Debbie Elliott cratetrained spunky Callie, her feisty two-year-old calico tabby mixedbreed cat, to ensure a smooth trip to tomorrow’s vaccination clinic at the Animal Shelter. Callie is Debbie’s shelter rescue and together they share love and camaraderie. Debbie celebrated on April 2 her one year Anniversary with Callie. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate by Joanie Allbee)
Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 3, 2024 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Good morning, Saugus This year’s Annual Town Meeting season gets underway on Monday night, beginning with a Special Town Meeting that features 11 articles on the warrant – 10 of them financial. It’s anticipated that Town Meeting members will be able to consider a handful of articles from the warrant of the Annual Town Meeting at the conclusion of the Special Town Meeting. That’s providing the 11 articles for the special session are reviewed and approved without much difficulty or controversy. This will be my ninth consecutive year covering the 50-member body that serves as the legislative branch of Saugus town government. I took over as editor of The Saugus Advocate in March of 2016 and didn’t have much time for orientation that year. But I was able to relate to the process, having covered Saugus government for North Shore: Sunday for a five-and-a-half-year stretch (1987-92). During the course of my newspaper career, I’ve always enjoyed sitting in on a New England Town Meeting as a reporter. As editor of The Nantucket Beacon, I got to direct the news coverage of three Town Meeting sessions out on Nantucket Island during the period of 1993-95. And back in 1975, while a young reporter for the Portland Press Herald based out of Bridgton, Maine, I got to cover 11 Town Meetings in small communities in the Sebago Lake area. Some of these sessions were as much entertainment as news events. I remember covering the Town of Harrison meeting when the townspeople voted overwhelmingly to “go to jail rather than pay a penny toward the Cumberland County Civic Center.” After that headline, several other towns followed the example of Naples and voted “to go to jail …,” to the chagrin of the Cumberland County District Attorney, who felt my stories “encouraged” people in these small communities in the hinterland of the county to do something that he considered clearly illegal. But all of these towns were an hour or more away from Portland, where the new civic center would be built. And a lot of these country folks didn’t want to pay for something they would seldom use. Probably my best Town Meeting story came out of the town of Sweden, where two 90-year-old sisters led the charge against Central Maine Power, opposing a plan to locate some power lines across a local trout brook. What a treat it was covering all of these Maine Town Meetings. Some of them were allday deals on a Saturday, with the folks enjoying a potluck meal for lunch. I also covered a few Town Meeting sessions in Williamstown for The North Adams Transcript back in the late 1970s. Anyway, I have some fond and interesting memories of covering Town Meeting. And I’m sure that Saugus will provide a few good ones when I look back one day and reflect. This year’s Town Meeting season could prove to be a very interesting one in Saugus. For starters, there are 13 new members – many who are taking an active interest in this year’s proceedings. A few have even authored articles or collaborated with other members in developing some ideas for this year’s Town Meeting warrant. From all accounts I’ve heard, the mini-Town Meeting seminars at the Saugus Public Library instigated by Precinct 10 Town Meeting Member Peter Manoogian have provided the newcomers who attended – as well as the veterans who needed a refresher course in the budget process and the business of deliberating at Town Meeting sessions – a good body of knowledge that should make for a more productive session. Stay tuned. “Welcome to Cliftondale” begins tomorrow Hey, citizens of Saugus: If you are looking for something interesting to do this weekend, head over to The MEG Building at 54-58 Essex St. I predict that something historic, wonderful, informative and very beneficial to the community will happen tomorrow (Saturday, May 4) and Sunday when The MEG (Marleah E. Graves Foundation) hosts its “Welcome to Cliftondale” celebration from noon to 4 p.m. each day. “We will be highlighting Cliftondale by creating a ‘live’ museum featuring a replica of a school room in days gone by, a history of the building, photographs and memorabilia of yesteryear, and light refreshments,” declares the invitation I received this week. Janice Jarosz, who is the COMING ATTRACTION: Featured on Chronicle, Tony Gangi, along with his street organ, will appear at the Saugus Public Library on Monday, May 13, at 6:30 p.m. to share the music and the history of Italian immigrants and the melodious music they made. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) President of the Foundation, has created a historical look into the past for not only the school but the town with original documents, pictures and exhibits. Local merchants have been asked to participate to promote the Cliftondale area. It should be a very exciting event, and all are welcome. Light refreshments and raffles will be held during the event both days. While this event is sure to attract past and present Cliftondale residents, it’s really a great opportunity for Saugus residents of all ages and from all parts of town to learn a little Saugus history and some neat factual and folklore stories about the part of town once known as “the Cigar Capital of the Country.” And find out whether The MEG Building really is haunted by the ghosts of some of the characters who made Cliftondale famous. Saugus High Drama Club performs May 2-4 The Saugus High School Drama Club will perform “Working, A Musical” on three consecutive nights – May 2 through May 4 at 7 p.m. in the Lemoine-Mitchell Auditorium. Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for students. The musical is from the book by Studs Terkel and adapted by Stephen Schwartz and Nina Faso. Learn the about the legacy of Prankers Pond – May 8 The Saugus Historical Society has an interesting program lined up this month, according to President Laura Eisener. Saugus industrialist Edward Pranker, the legacy of Prankers Pond and his monument at Riverside will be the subject of a mini-symposium at 30 Main St. at 7 p.m. on May 8. Saugus Town Meeting Member Ron Wallace of Precinct 5 has been cleaning up the monument of Edward Pranker at Riverside Cemetery, as he has done with some other gravestones of notable Saugonians. Edward Pranker’s name may be known from the mill buildings at the intersection of Elm Street and Central Street, and from the recreation area where the remnants of the pond are located. Hear the rest of the story: where Pranker came from, how the mill became so significant in Saugus development and how the pond changed in size and affected the landscape over the years. The “Old Sachem,” Bill Stewart, worked in the mills when he graduated from high school and will speak of his experiences there. Park Ranger Paul Kenworthy will explain the changes in the landscape from the 17th century to the present as the pond known as Lily Pond and Prankers Pond changed size due to dams being built and torn down over the years. Saugus Democrats meet Wednesday Lin Bell, Secretary of the Saugus Democratic Town Committee, says the group’s next meeting will take place Wednesday (May 8) at 7:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Saugus Public Safety Building (27 Hamilton St. in Saugus). “We hope you join us to supTHE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 13
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 3, 2024 Page 13 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 12 port the Democratic process and candidates,” Bell said. Spring Track begins Tuesday Coach Christopher Tarantino’s popular spring track program begins Tuesday (May 7) for grades 1 through 5 at the track at Belmonte STEAM Academy. The spring program will run for six weeks on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4 to 5:15 p.m. The cost is $100 for the first year; $50 for returning athletes. Summer Track for youths ages 5 through 18 begins on July 1. The program is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. at the track outside Belmonte STEAM Academy. Registration will run from June 24-28. Here is the schedule: July 1-5: first formal week. July 8-11: second formal week.. July 12, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.: makeup practice (*if necessary). July 12, 6 p.m.: pasta dinner at Prince. July 13, 9 a.m.: in-house meet at Serino Stadium. July 15-18: retrain week. July 20: Summer Showdown, Cranston, R.I. July 24: wrap up. Cost: $250 first year, $200 returning with uniform, $150 if three years or more in summer program; includes pasta dinner, t-shirt, uniform and entry into Summer Showdown. Please note that these programs are not being offered through the town’s Youth & Recreation Department. Please contact Coach Christopher Tarantino directly with questions at 781-854-6778 or christophertarantino24@ gmail.com. Spring Fun Run/Walk on May 19 Joyce Vecchiarelli of the Friends of Breakheart Reservation has a special message for people who like running or a little exercise at a pace at which they won’t overexert themselves. “We are hosting our second annual ‘Spring Fun Run/Walk’ on Sunday May 19th. We got a very good turnout our first year and am trying to keep it going. If you can post something that would be great. Friends of Breakheart and the DCR are hosting the event. We are asking people to bring their own water ‘containers’ as the DCR has banned giving out any plastic in all the parks.” The 5K race or 3K walk, which will be cosponsored by the Friends of Breakheart and the state Department of Conservation & Recreation, will begin at 10 a.m. on May 19. Registration is at 9:30. The event will go on, rain or shine. A $10 donation is requested to enter. Cash or check only. The proceeds will be used by the Friends of Breakheart for park activities and future events. Prizes will be awarded to the fastest male and female runners. Raffle prizes will be open to all who donate. CHaRM Center is open The Town of Saugus recently announced that the CHaRM Center is open Wednesday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents will be required to buy a $25 Sticker to use the Compost Facilities as well as to recycle hard plastics. The rest of the Facility’s features are free to use for any Saugus resident. Residents are also allowed three TVs or computers/CRT monitors for free per household each year. The Town of Saugus reserves the right to refuse any material if quantity or quality is questionable. The final date the CHaRM Center will be open for the season is December 14. However, the Facility will be open the following winter dates, weather permitting: January 18, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; February 15, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; March 15, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please contact Solid Waste/ Recycling Coordinator Scott A. Brazis at 781-231-4036 with any questions. Spring curbside leaf collection The Town of Saugus announced that spring curbside leaf collection will take place during the week of May 13. Residents may dispose of leaves curbside on their regularly scheduled collection day, between Monday, May 13 and Friday, May 17. 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 you are 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 781-231-4036 with any questions. This week’s “Shout Outs” We didn’t receive any nominations from our readers this week for people who should be recognized for remarkable acts or achievements that reflect well on Saugus or lead to the betterment of the community. So, exercising my editorial prerogative, I nominate all of the people and businesses who were recognized as contributors to the birth and development of World Series Park during a reading that took place last Friday (April 26) at the park’s 20th anniversary. 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. Food Pantry notes The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry is open today (Friday, May 3) from 9:30-11 a.m. Legion Breakfast today There’s a good breakfast deal for Saugus veterans and other folks who enjoy a hearty breakfast on Friday mornings. The American Legion Post 210 at 44 Taylor St. in Saugus offers Friday morning breakfasts in 2024. Doors open at 7:30 a.m., with breakfast served from 8-9:00 a.m. for an $8 donation. Veterans who cannot afford the donation may be served free. For lovers of trees and Saugus history Saugus boasts many inspiring trees in its forests, along streets and in other public places as well as home gardens. They are not only beautiful and environmentally important, but many of them have a place in Saugus’ history. Some, like the European Beech at the Saugus Iron Works are familiar to many, while others may be hidden away in the woods. Have you noticed the distinctive branching pattern of the American elm on Main Street near Route 1? How about the unusual leaf shape of the ginkgo behind the old fire station? Tall white pines in Breakheart Reservation and Lynn Woods provide perches and shelter for wildlife all year round. Garden designer, horticulture teacher and Saugus Historical Society President Laura Eisener will discuss how these trees or their fellow species members have been intertwined with the town’s history. During Laura’s presentation she will talk about and show on the screen some of these magnificent trees, which feature in the “Distinguished Trees of Saugus” exhibit currently on view at the Saugus Public Library. Join us for this free adult presentation on May 16 at 6:30 pm. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Saugus Cultural Council, a local agency that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. What’s going on at the library? There’s always something interesting going on at the library. Here’s a few activities worth checking out: ● Check out Toni Gangi’s Italian American Street Culture & the Street Organ on Monday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room. The hand-cranked street organ has a historical connection to Italian-American culture, particularly in Boston. Italian immigrants brought the handcranked street organ to the United States, where it became a melodious fixture in Italian neighborhoods. Join Gangi and hear him play the music of the streets on his Barrel Organ. He may even make his talk really hit home, as he’s researching Saugus history involving organ grinders for his talk. ● Check out Peter Jackson’s Magic To Go on Saturday, May 18, at 2 p.m. in the library’s Community Room. Reservations are required – ages 6 and up – seating is limited. ● Check this one out if you are concerned about hackers and cyber crooks. The Saugus Public Library will be hosting Robert Siciliano on Saturday, May 4, at 1:30 p.m. in the Community Room. His topic will be “Hackers, Attackers and Thieves: Cyber, Social, Identity, and Personal Protection.” Siciliano is a Boston-based security expert and private investigator with 30+ years of experience, the #1 Best Selling Amazon.com author of five books and the architect of the CSI Protection certification; a Cyber Social Identity and Personal Protection security awareness training program. Siciliano will be discussing various hack attacks, including everything from check washing scams, the vicious grandparent scam, how they occur and how to prevent them and become a tougher target. He will discuss various tools to manage passwords, protect your devices and manage your digital lives. This interactive time together will use real-life examples to instruct attendees of all ages on how to avoid the risks associated with hackers, attackers and thieves. This informative and timely program is being generously sponsored by the Saugus Garden Club and the New Friends of the Saugus Public Library. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Register at https://www.sauguspubliclibrary.org/events or call 781-231-4168 ext. 3106. Brick program for Saugus War Monument 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 someone from your family, school, etc., the general pricing is $100 for a 4” X 8” brick (three lines) or $200 for an 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. 10 to ensure the bricks will be ready for Veterans Day. Please contact Corinne Riley at 781-231-7995 for more information and applications. 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 978-683-7773. 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.
Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 3, 2024 Saugus Gardens in the Spring Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable By Laura Eisener N ow that it is May, there is plenty in bloom and many birds are returning to the area. We often find snowy egrets (Egretta thula), the larger great egrets or common egrets (Ardea alba), great blue herons (Ardea herodias) and other large birds fishing in the Saugus River during the warmer months, especially near low tide when the shallow water makes fishing easier. Tulips (Tulipa spp.) are among the most popular of the spring bulbs and are available in a great array of colors, but they are not among the easiest to grow. Both bulbs and blossoms are popular with deer, rabbits and some other wildlife, so they seldom survive many years unless special precautions are taken, such as animal repellents or effective fencing. They are usually very rewarding the first spring after planting, but generally cannot be expected to bloom more than one or two years. Among the small hardy spring bulbs that are usually left alone by deer and rabbits are grape hyacinths (Muscari Armeniacum), which are blooming now in garden beds and lawns. The flowers are usually a deep blue purple, but occasionally white ones are available. The bulbs often multiply over time, and they require very little care, so older gardens where they may have been planted decades ago often have large quantities popping up in the spring. I have especially been noticing them in lawns recently. It is important that the foliage be left alone until it begins to turn yellow, usually late May or June, so that energy can be put back into Colorful tulips bloom at the Drive-Thru at Kelly’s Roast Beef. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) the bulbs for next year, so it will be necessary to mow around them or to put off mowing until the leaves are gone. The showy bleeding heart (now Lamprocapnos spectabilis, formerly Dicentra spectabilis), also sometimes called Asian bleeding heart, is an old-fashioned plant that evolved in wooded locations where there was seldom enough sunlight for photosynthesis by the time the trees above had fully leafed out. Most years the leaves on this plant turn yellow and disappear in late June, although if it is especially rainy like last year they may remain several weeks longer. Leaves and stems usually emerge a reddish green in early April. At bloom time in early May, the leaves have become mostly green, and heart-shaped flowers, usually deep pink, are opening on tall arched stalks. Since they are somewhat poisonous, they are safe from deer, rabbits, etc., who seem to know enough to avoid them. Common flowering quince Grape hyacinths bloom in a Saugus lawn, along with a dandelion or two. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) (Chaenomeles speciosa), a shrub native to China, started blooming a few weeks ago and is in full flower now. It stands out in the landscape because of the uncommon flower color, usually a bright reddish orange. Flowers can also be white, apricot or pink. Like many of the blooming trees and shrubs of early spring, it is a member of the rose family (Rosaceae). Also like many rose family members, this plant can produce a large edible fruit later in the season. “They dined on mince and slices of quince” goes the description of the wedding banquet of “The Owl and the Pussycat” in the poem by Edward Lear. Lear was a prolific 19th century English artist, known during his lifetime for his bird and landscape drawings, music and written works, including “nonsense poetry.” He is now chiefly remembered for his limericks and for this longer poem. For many people, this is the only reference to quince Showy bleeding hearts put on a terrific show in spring, though the plant goes dormant in early summer. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) they may have heard, although in the 1870s when this poem was published quince would have been a familiar fruit to most Europeans. Quince fruit is large and yellowish when ripe, smelling like applesauce, but it is quite sour when eaten raw and really needs to be cooked with ample sweetening. The kind of quince most popular in jams and preserves is known as common quince (Cydonia oblonga), which is not often grown in the United States. It has less ornamental flowers but a more flavorful fruit than the shrub we see in our gardens around town. If you decide to taste it, don’t forget your runcible spoon! 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 colorful shrub flowering quince is an interesting, old-fashioned shrub often found in older gardens. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) A great egret settles down in the Saugus River at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener)
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 3, 2024 Page 15 Say nr Sa a ~ SHS Sachems Sports round-Up ~ By Dom Nicatsro SAUGUS GIRLS’ TENNIS PICKS UP WIN OVER SALEM Saugus captains Maddie Riera at No. 1 (6-4, 6-4) and Maddison Casaletto (6-0, 6-4) at No. 2 picked up wins in a 3-2 win over Salem for Saugus. Saugus’ Jennifer Tran and Tameira Kempla-Brown also won their fi rst set 7-5 and then one of the opponents withdrew due to a shoulder injury. SAUGUS’ PHAN SHINES FOR NORTHEAST TENNIS Saugus Victor Phan won two more matches at fi rst singles for Northeast Metro Tech, one against Greater Lowell Tech and the other against Mystic Valley’s Co-Ed squad; they have a separate boys’ varsity team this year. He is 2-2. SAUGUS SOFTBALL DROPS TWO OF THREE Saugus lost a Northeastern Conference game and split Greater Boston League nonleaguers. It fell to Revere, 15-14, Tuesday, April 30. The team was 4-5 after nine games. Saugus fell to Salem, 153, in a five-inning, mercy-rule game. “Not sure why but we just didn’t show up to play in this game,” Saugus coach Steve Almquist said. “With Salem being a Divisional rival I would have expected us to be ready to go, but this was a very lackluster performance which for reasons I just can’t quite explain. We took a 1-0 lead and the game was close for three innings before Salem put it away with fi ve runs in the fourth and another fi ve runs in the fi fth. Taylor Deleidi and freshman Ari Chianca shared the pitching duties in this one with Taylor taking the loss. “Not a lot of good to report in this game though a silver lining was that I was able to get all 17 rostered players playing time including eighth graders Sabrina Tamburello and Alannah Duong who recorded their fi rst varsity hits,” Almquist said. “They along with fellow eighth grader Angelina Dow have been working very hard and all will start to see more time as the season progresses. Also, senior right fi elder Felicia Alexander launched her fi rst career varsity home run over the fence which was fantastic. Felicia missed most of last season with an injury, and she has worked very hard to make herself one of the top hitters on our team. She is such a great kid. and I am so happy to see her achieving success.” On off ense Saugus had six hits and the key contributors were as follows: Alanna Duong LF (1-for-1 w/RBI and run scored) Sabrina Tamburello 1B (1-for-1) Lily Ventre C (1-for-3 w/RBI) Felicia Alexander RF (1-for-2 w/home run) Ava Rogers 3B (2-for-2 w/run scored) SAUGUS GOT BACK TO ITS WINNING WAYS WITH A 5-0 WIN OVER LYNN ENGLISH. “This was a nice bounce-back win for us against a strong Lynn English team,” Almquist said. “We are still not generating as many runs as I would like but one was all that was needed in this one as Taylor Deleidi spun a gem on the mound.” She went the distance scattering three hits and recording a season-high six strikeouts. Her line was as follows: 7 IP 0 runs 3 hits 1 walk 6 strikeouts. “We struck early scoring single runs in fi ve of the fi rst six innings giving Taylor a bit of a cushion, and she took it from there retiring the side in order the fi rst four innings cruising to her fourth win of the season,” Almquist said. On offense Saugus banged out 12 hits and the key contributors were as follows: Captain Lily Ventre C (4-for-4) Senior Felicia Alexander RF (1-for4 w/double and run scored) Senior Kaitlyn Pugh LF (2-for-4 w/two runs scored) Freshman Sydney Deleidi 2B (2-for-3 w/ RBI) Senior Captain Ava Rogers 3B (1-for-3 w/double and two runs scored). Junior Captain Taylor Deleidi P (1-for-3) Senior Captain Devany Millerick SS (1-for3, RBI) “We have an extremely tough week ahead starting with Revere (15-14 loss), Beverly (after press time) and Marblehead on Friday. All of these are top-tier teams who have been playing very well and will require our very best effort if we want to contend. We are going to have to try to keep them close and maybe steal a game or two.” SAUGUS GIRLS LACROSSE BEATS VOKE Saugus beat Northeast Voke, 13-2, in girls’ lacrosse. Violet Hawley, Nina Penachio (fi ve), Juliana Scalis, Jessica Valley (two), Audrey Comeau, Brooke Diaz, Mara Faiella and Aly Mabee all had goals. Saugus also topped Gloucester, 8-3. Hawley, Penachio, Valley 1, Ashley Rezendes (two), Mabee (two) and Paige Millea had goals. y Senior Seni by Jim Miller How to Find Aff ordable Internet Services? Dear Savvy Senior, I was recently notified that the Affordable Connectivity Program, which subsidizes my monthly internet bill, is about to end. What are my options for fi nding aff ordable home internet services now? I’m 71 years old and live primarily on my Social Security benefi ts. Barely Getting By Dear Barely, It’s unfortunate, but without additional funding from Congress, the Aff ordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is winding down and will end in mid-May. For those that aren’t familiar with this program, the ACP is a government benefi t that has provided millions of fi nancially eligible households with a discount of up to $30 per month toward their home internet service, or up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. The ACP was initially born out of a pandemic-era program called the Emergency Broadband Benefi t in 2021 and replaced six months later by the longer-term ACP when Congress devoted $14.2 billion to the program as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. More than 23 million households are currently enrolled in the ACP which has signifi - cantly helped close the digital divide, as aff ordability has been the primary barrier that has kept most ACP benefi ciaries from getting home internet services. But funds are almost out, and a sharply divided Congress has chosen not to continue funding the program, unless they change their mind in the 11th hour. What to Do Now? 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Unlike the ACP, Lifeline is a permanently funded federal assistance program that provides a $9.25 monthly subsidy that can help pay your home internet, phone or bundled services (up to $34.25 if you live on Tribal lands). Only one benefit is available per household. To qualify, your annual household income must be at or below 135 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, which is $19,683 for one person or $26,622 for two. Or, if you’re receiving certain types of government benefi ts such as Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, public housing assistance, veterans’ pension or survivors pension benefi t, or live on federally recognized Tribal lands. You can apply for Lifeline online at LifelineSupport.org, via mail or through your internet or phone provider. Or, if you need assistance call their support line at 800-234-9473. Other Options If you fi nd that you aren’t eligible for any of the lower-income services, you may still be able to save on your internet by shopping and comparing. The best way to do this is at websites like InMyArea.com, which provides a list of internet providers in your area, along with pricing and download speeds. Most providers off er plans under $50 monthly, and you can often fi nd additional discounts for things like bundling with a cellphone plan or signing an annual contract. Another way to save some money is to buy your own equipment. Most internet service providers charge around $15 per month to rent a modem and router from them. But you can buy your own for as little as $100, which will pay for itself within the fi rst year. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. nior nior
Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 3, 2024 OBITUARIES F ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF MAKING GIFTS hands of your child, the asor many taxpayers, making lifetime gifts can result in estate tax savings, particularly for those taxpayers residing in Massachusetts. No income taxes are paid when the donee of the gift receives the gifted property. Gifting may also allow you to shift income from the top income tax bracket of a parent to a lower income tax bracket of a child or other relative. When you gift to a child, you do have the benefit of seeing your child enjoy the gifted asset during his or her lifetime. You can also get to see how well your child manages the money or other property gifted to him or her. By observing how a child is managing gifted monies, you can adjust going forward by either making additional gifts or by deciding to place property in a trust for the benefit of a son or daughter. Gifting to a child may also offer some asset protection as it might serve to spread out the risk of losing assets. Of course, there cannot be a transfer in defraud of a creditor. A disadvantage to gifting is that you will no longer have legal title to the asset gifted away. The donor of the gift needs to be relatively certain that he or she will not need the asset going forward. Therefore, you should evaluate your financial needs and corresponding resources before you decide to gift away assets. Also, once in the set would be at risk for his or her creditors including his or her spouse in a divorce proceeding. You also have to consider whether or not making a gift to a child will take away the child’s incentive to make it on his or her own. It might not be such a good idea to give assets to children too soon. It is always good when children are a little bit hungry. It usually brings out the best in them. A sink or swim mentally takes over. As your children are older and more established, making lifetime gifts in Massachusetts will serve to reduce your taxable estate. Since there is no gift tax in Massachusetts, such gifts result in no gift tax and will escape estate taxation upon your death. Any taxable gift (i.e. gifts to any donee each year in excess of $18,000) will serve to reduce your Massachusetts $2,000,000 estate tax lifetime exemption for purposes of being required to file a Massachusetts estate Margaret Ann “Peggy” tax return. If you gave $2million to your son Charlie during your lifetime and still had a $500,000 bank account in your name upon your death, the $500,000 would be taxed as part of your Massachusetts taxable estate because you still owned the $500,000 at the time of your death and you used up your $2million estate tax filing threshold exemption. Therefore, even though your gross estate was under $2million at the time of your death, all of the $500,000 would be subject to the estate tax. Many taxpayers do not realize this is how the Massachusetts estate tax works. However, giving away the $2million may very well have saved $99,600 in Massachusetts estate taxes. There is not too much concern with federal estate taxes for most people as the federal lifetime exemption is now over $13million for each decedent’s estate. However, if the 2017 tax act is not extended, the federal estate tax exemption will drop to approximately $6million come January 1, 2026. Also keep in mind whether you give directly to a child or to an irrevocable Trust, you do start the fiveyear look back period for purposes of protecting assets as part of a Medicaid asset protection plan. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney,Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a masters degree in taxation. receive a patent, which was for weaving straw, silk and thread to make what accessory? 1. Miles Standish was the caption of what ship? 2. On May 3, 1978, the first spam email ever was sent – on what internet predecessor? 3. In what year did the Olympic Games at the Paris Exposition Universelle include fireman’s drills, carrier pigeons and ballooning: 1876, 1900 or 1941? 4. According to the Dull Men’s Club, data shows that “10-minute bursts of activity” doing household chores benefits what? 5. May 4 is Bird Day; the Bird Day founder suggested that students should recite “bird facts and proverbs” like “A bird in the bush is worth two in the __”? 6. What substance (starts with “t”) makes redwood tree bark red? 7. What language does the name of the 1955 Little Richard song “Tutti Frutti” come from? 8. On May 5, 1809, Connecticut’s Mary Kies was the first American female to 9. What six letter word ends in “mt”? 10. Where is the “Cherry Blossom Capital of the World”: Paris, France; Macon, Georgia; or Osaka, Japan? 11. On May 6, 1957, was the last episode of what sitcom that had a Cuban costar? 12. What is the collective noun for a bunch of bananas? 13. May is AAPI Heritage Month; what does AAPI stand for? 14. On May 7, 1840, what composer of “Swan Lake,” (Shortsleeves) Harlow ers Jack Short, Arthur Shortsleeves, James Shortsleeves, and William Shortsleeves. A true giver at heart, Peggy loved to serve others and has been a member of both the Malden Moose, and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Peggy always enjoyed children, and they always loved her. In her work she lovingly cared for two boys with special needs for 17 years. Together, Peggy and HenO f Saugus. We are heartbroken to announce Margaret Ann passed away peacefully on April 25, 2024, with her son by her side. She was 79 years old. Peggy was born November 28, 1944 in Revere, MA. She grew up in Malden, MA, and attended Malden High School. Peggy was most recently a longtime resident of Saugus. She is survived by her longtime partner, Henry Colella of Saugus, her son, William Olson and wife Sandra Olson of Derry, NH, her sister Liz Culver and husband Casey of Everett, MA, and grandsons, Nicholas, Thomas, and Benjamin Olson of NH. Also survived by her sister in laws, Irene Callahan Short and Marianne Shortsleeves as well as 17 Nieces and Nephews. Peggy was predeceased by father, John Shortsleeves and mother, Margaret Graffam of Malden, MA, broth“The Nutcracker” and the “1812 Overture” was born? 15. Who is the Greek Goddess of Spring? 16. On May 8, 1961, the New York Metropolitan Baseball Club, Inc. chose what nickname? 17. How are Diana, Florence and Mary similar? 18. What German word means “desire to hike”? 19. What island country gets most of its energy geothermally and from hydroelectricity? 20. On May 9, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed Mother’s Day on the second Monday of May; what is the day’s traditional flower? ry cruised the world. She especially enjoyed cruising the Mediterranean; touting Turkey, Greece, and Santorini as her favorites. Having sailed on 77 different cruises, she and Henry received a certificate commemorating more than 2 years at sea. Visiting hours will be held at the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main Street, Malden on Saturday, May 4th from 12:00pm-2:00pm. A service will be held at 1:30pm during the visitation. Relatives and close friends are respectfully invited to attend a dinner following the service at 2:30pm at Anthony’s, 105 Canal St Malden. Mark A. Whelton assed away unexpectedly on April 15, 2024 after a courageous battle with multiple health issues at the age of 65. Born on September 15, 1958 in Saugus, MA, he was the son of the late John Whelton and Ruth (Mahoney) Whelton. OBITS | SEE PAGE 17 P ANSWERS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. The Mayflower The U.S. Defense Dept.’s Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPAnet) 1900 Health (“lowers risks of heart attack, stroke, and death”) Hand Tannin Italian (means “all fruits”) Hats Dreamt 10. Macon 11. “I Love Lucy” (Desi Arnaz) 12. Hand 13. Asian American and Pacific Islander 14. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky 15. Persephone 16. New York Mets 17. They are first names of The Supremes (last names: Ross, Ballard and Wilson, respectively) 18. Wanderlust 19. Iceland 20. Carnation
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 3, 2024 Page 17 OBITS | FROM PAGE 16 be remembered and deeply missed by all those who knew him. Mark’s “awesome” booming laughter will echo in the hearts of many. Mark was a proud father and leaves behind his daughters Tiffany Morong Before his retirement in 2019, Mark spent many years as a skilled machinist at General Electric, where he was a member of the Local 201 IUE-CWA union. Over the years, Mark enjoyed a variety of hobbies including bowling, darts, golfing, and music. The greatest joys of his life were found in the little things, especially spending a day on the lake, visiting his beloved AOH in Salem, or singing around a campfire with his friends. His strong voice and stage presence will be missed by the members of his band Turning Point. Mark was a generous and kind soul, who not only made charitable donations to many organizations but also would give a stranger (who would quickly and easily turn into a friend) the shirt off his back. His legacy is too expansive for words, and he will and Tara Morong, and their mother Penni Morong. He also leaves behind his brother John Whelton, his two sisters Kathleen Coccovillo and Carolyn Gammon, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers David Whelton and Adam Whelton, as well as his sister Cynthia Wilson. Friends and family are invited to attend Mark’s visitation on Monday, May 6, 2024 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple Street, Lynn. His funeral will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home followed by a service at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn. Richard C. Hanson nell) Hanson. A lifelong resident of Saugus, Richard was a buyer for many years working for the former MVP Sports and later for Kittery Trading Post. Licensed & Insured He had a love for hunting and fishing, enjoyed taking an annual trip to Grand Lake Stream OBITS | SEE PAGE 18 Free Estimates Carpentry * Kitchen & Bath * Roofs * Painting Decks * Siding * Carrijohomeimprovement.com Call 781-710-8918 * Saugus, MA General Contractor * Interior & Exterior - LEGAL NOTICE - O f Saugus. Died on Monday, April 29th at The Melrose Wakefield Hospital at the age of 73. He was the beloved husband of Christina (Williams) Hanson with whom he shared 50 years of marriage. Born in Malden, Mr. Hanson was the son of the late Earl and Clara (O’ConBoard of Selectmen Announcement The Saugus Board of Selectmen would like to inform the public that the Town has All Alcoholic license availability. If interested, please contact our office at 781-231-4124, or e-mail the Board at selectmen@saugus-ma.gov. All applications and required information need to be submitted no later than Monday, May 13, 2024, at 2:00 PM. The public hearing(s) on any request received will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2024. May 3, 10, 2024 Law Offices of JOSEPH D. CATALDO, P.C. “ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW” • ESTATE/MEDICAID PLANNING • WILLS/TRUSTS/ESTATES • INCOME TAX PREPARATION • WEALTH MANAGEMENT • RETIREMENT PLANNING • ELDER LAW 369 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 (617)381-9600 JOSEPH D. CATALDO, CPA, CFP, MST, ESQUIRE. AICPA Personal Financial Specialist Designee COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT ESSEX DIVISION DOCKET NO. ES24P1003EA Estate of: JOHN MICHAEL O’NEILL Also Known As: JOHN M. O’NEILL Date of Death: JANUARY 26, 2024 INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Jennifer A. O’Neill of Saugus, MA a Will has been admitted to informal probate. Jennifer A. O’Neill of Saugus, MA has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. May 3, 2024 ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ SAUGUS BOARD OF SELECTMEN Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the Saugus Board of Selectmen will conduct a Show Cause Hearing for the purpose of the possible suspension, modification, revocation and / or cancellation of the All Alcoholic Common Victualer’s License of the Mandarin House, LLC, d/b/a Kowloon Restaurant, 948 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906. Said action is based on police reports submitted to the Saugus Board of Selectmen alleging a violation of the Town of Saugus Liquor Rules & Regulations on December 14, 2023. Said hearing will be held on May 7, 2024, at 5:30 PM, pursuant to MGL c. 138 and under the Liquor Rules & Regulations and Entertainment Rules & Regulations of the Town of Saugus. This hearing will be held in the Saugus Town Hall second floor Auditorium, 298 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906. Debra Panetta, Chairman Janice K. Jarosz, Temp. Clerk April 26, May 3, 2024
Page 18 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 3, 2024 OBITS | FROM PAGE 17 Maine with his friends and was a member of the Malden Anglers Club. In the immorWe follow Social Distancing Guidelines! tal words of Yoda (Star Wars) “Death is a natural part of life. Rejoice for those around you who transform into the Force. Mourn them do not. Frank Berardino MA License 31811 • 24 - Hour Service • Emergency Repairs BERARDINO Plumbing & Heating Residential & Commercial Service Gas Fitting • Drain Service 617.699.9383 Senior Citizen Discount Discount Services - Raccoons - Squirrel Removal 781-269-0914 American Exterior and Window Corporation Contact us for all of your home improvement projects and necessities. Call Jeff or Bob Toll Free: 1-888-744-1756 617-699-1782 / www.americanexteriorma.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 Your Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $175 per paper in-town per year or $225 per paper out-of-town per year. Name_________________________________________ Address_______________________________________ City_______________ State_______ Zip ____________ CC# _______________________________ Exp. _____ Sec. code____ Advocate (City):___________________ Clip & Mail Coupon with Credit Card, Check or Money Order to: Advocate Newspapers Inc. PO Box 490407, Everett, MA 02149 Clean-Outs! We take and dispose from cellars, attics, garages, yards, etc. Call Robert at: 781-844-0472 Complete Financing Available. No Money Down. Discount Tree Service 781-269-0914 In addition to his wife, Richard is survived by his sons Charles Hanson and his wife Professional TREE REMOVAL & Cleanups 24-HOUR SERVICE Cassidy of NH, Gregory Hanson and his wife Brianne of Fitchburg, grandchildren Ava, Weston and Nora and his beloved dog Annie. Relatives and friends were invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus on Thursday, May 2. At the request of his family, were asked to dress casual and flannel shirt was preferred. In lieu of flowers, Richards family would like you to take someone fishing, donations in His memory may be made to Maine Youth Fish and Game Assoc. www. maineyouthfishandgame.org/ donate. LETTER | FROM PAGE 8 and Political Finance found this as a violation that the comingling is not allowed. It was an innocent error. Once Saugus Moving Forward was notified of the investigation by the Office of Campaign and Political Finance, we complied. The campaign consultant who suggested that campaign ad apologized and paid the $1,116 fine imposed by the OCPF. The Office of Campaign and Political Finance issued a final report, and the matter was closed without further findings. Thank you again for the chance to respond. In summary, the Saugus Moving Forward committee complied with the investigation. Signed, Anthony Speziale Saugus, MA
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FENCED YARD & 2 CAR GARAGE. MALDEN $1,075,000 CALL DEBBIE 617-678-9710 UNDER CONTRACT FOR SALE- RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN THIS TWO FAMILY HOME LOCATED ON A DEAD END STREET IN SAUGUS CENTER. FIRST FLOOR OFFERS ONE BEDROOM, EAT-IN KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, OFFICE, DINING ROOM (COULD BE A SECOND BEDROOM) FULL BATH AND IN-UNIT LAUNDRY. THE SECOND UNIT FEATURES EAT-IN KITCHEN, NICE SIZED LIVING ROOM AND TWO BEDROOMS. NEWER GAS HEATING SYSTEMS. SEPARATE UTILITIES, PAVED DRIVEWAY, PLENTY OF OFF STREET PARKING. LARGE BASEMENT WITH PLENTY OF STORAGE. THIS PROPERTY IS PERFECT FOR ANYBODY LOOKING TO OWNER OCCUPY OR RENT. SAUGUS $749,000 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 UNDER CONTRACT FOR SALEBUILDABLE LOT SAUGUS FOR SALE- THIS COMMERCIAL CONDO IS IN A HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER BUILDING AND AREA OF READING, RIGHT AT THE TRAIN DEPOT. THIS 2ND FLOOR CORNER UNIT OFFERS 4 PRIVATE OFFICES, THREE CUBICLES, A KITCHENETTE AND A SMALL RECEPTION AREA. THIS UNIT IS ALSO COMING FULLY FURNISHED WITH DESKS, SHELVING AND CHAIRS. 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