SAUGUS Vol. 22, No. 21 Have a Safe & Happy Memorial Day Weekend! -FREE- www.advocatenews.net ~ THE ADVOCATE ASKS ~ An interview with U.S. Marine/Air Force veteran Robert E. O’Toole on the message of Memorial Day Published Every Friday 781-233-4446 Friday, May 24, 2019 Citizen support grows for school custodians Residents seek Special Town Meeting for a resolution opposing privatization of Saugus Public Schools Maintenance By Mark E. Vogler A nonbinding resolution to support school custodians, which Town Moderator Stephen N. Doherty wouldn’t allow to be read during Monday night’s session of the Annual Town Meeting, could resurface at a Special Town Meeting sought by more than 200 citizens. The signature drive orgaREMEMBERING THOSE WHO SERVED AND SACRIFICED: Robert E. O’Toole, executive offi cer of the Saugus Veterans Council, in Saugus Veterans Park this week, refl ecting on those who died while serving their country. He will be among the local veterans participating in the annual Memorial Day Parade tomorrow morning in Saugus. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) ditor’s Note: For this week’s interview, we sat down with Robert E. O’Toole, the executive offi cer of the SauE gus Veterans Council and a past commander of Cpl. Scott O’TOOLE | SEE PAGE 10 nized this week by former School Committee Member Corinne Riley also seeks to add a new section to the Town of Saugus Bylaws that would provide a procedure for Town Meeting members to introduce nonbinding resolutions. Riley submitted the two petitions – which she said were signed by more than 200 required town residents – at Wednesday night’s Board of Selectmen’s meeting. She requested that the board schedule a meeting early next week so selectmen could consider the petitions and set up a Special Town Meeting. Riley stressed that timing for scheduling the Special Town Meeting is crucial because of the 21 school custodians who face the loss of their jobs if the School Committee votes to privatize maintenance services in the schools. But Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta wouldn’t give Riley a defi nite answer on if and LEADING THE CHARGE: Former Saugus School Committee Member Corinne Riley exits second fl oor auditorium at Town Hall on Wednesday night after submitting two petitions: one signed by more than 200 Saugus residents requesting a Special Town Meeting to consider a nonbinding resolution to oppose the privatization of the maintenance of Saugus Public Schools. The other measure would insert a provision in the town bylaws to clarify the process for Town Meeting members fi ling nonbinding resolutions. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) when to schedule a meeting to consider the petitions and setting a date for a Special Town Meeting. “I would think the June 5 meeting would be early enough,” Panetta said. Meanwhile, Town Clerk Ellen Schena could go ahead and CITIZEN | SEE PAGE 8 ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS....PERFECTLY located & maintained one-owner ANGELO’S FULL "Over 40 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2019 Regular Unleaded $2.679 Mid Unleaded $2.799 Super $2.899 Diesel Fuel $2.899 KERO $4.759 Diesel $2.699 SERVICE Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS CE HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service DEF Available by Pump! IL ! Contemporary style Tri-level boasting 12 rms, 3-4 bdrms, 3 1/2 baths, lvrm open to entertainment-size dnrm both w/cath ceilings, oversized 20’ kit (2002) features stunning granite counters & backsplash, sunrm w/atrium door overlooking gorgeous yard, convenient 1st sink, marble vanity, oversized shower w/glass enclosure, cen air(2 windows(2002-2004), roof(2007), security system, exterior cedar impressions & stone work(2007) & NEW electrical panel, large, level lot w/irrigation system, IG gunite pool w/cement patio, cabana w/kit & half bath. Indian Rock! $799,900 View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. Prices subject to change FLEET
Page 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, May 24, 2019 Saugus Youth & Recreation Dept. announces summer programs (Editor’s Note: The following info is from a press release issued this week by the Saugus Youth & Recreation Department.) T he Saugus Youth & Recreation Department is pleased to off er some great programs for summer 2019. To get more information about each program, or to download registration forms, please visit our website at www.saugusyouthandrec.org. You can also reach the offi ce by phone at 781-231-4022, or email the program’s coordinator at ccakounes@saugus-ma.gov. Take a Kid Fishing Day When: Saturday, June 1, from 8 a.m. to noon. Where: At Camp Nihan (located off Walnut Street just after the Kohl’s plaza) We provide all the bait, tackle, snacks and a limited number of rods to help your child experience the joys of fi shing. This event is free to all. All chilLawrence A. 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They will be separated by age/ability. Starts: June 6. Ends: August 8. Elementary Summer Program We Carry... * Lifetime Waterproof Warranty * Ceramic, Porcelain & Stone Tile 31 Osprey Rd., Saugus * 781-289-9676 Our Summer Program is a laid back setting where children can choose their activities. We provide numerous fun areas for the children, such as outdoor sports, arts & crafts, card and board games and sprinklers in the hot weather. We also have fun theme days and fi eld trips planned (all included in weekly cost). Please visit our website for more information and the events/fi eld trip calendar. Who: any Saugus child that is going into 1st thru 5th grade (fi nished K-4). Location: Belmonte Middle School (drop off behind school). Weeks: six weeks: week of July 8–Week of August 16. You may choose to attend one week, multiple weeks or the entire six-week program. Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: fi rst child – $120 per week | $600 for all six weeks if paid up front in full; second child – $100 per week | $500 for all six weeks if paid up front in full; third child – $70 per week | $350 for all six weeks if paid up front in full. Daily rate: $25 per day; child needs to be preregistered with scheduled days in place Middle School Summer Program This program is geared towards the Belmonte crowd – kids going into 6th-8th grade. We go week by week, letting students come up with activity ideas. Each week will consist of community service projects, life experience days and fun activities. Our goal is to get our teens involved in the community, build life experiences and have fun through community building. Who: Saugus students going into 6th, 7th or 8th grade. Cost: $120 per week. Weeks running: Monday, July 8 to Friday, Aug. 16. You may choose one week or multiple weeks from this six-week program. When: This program will run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Drop off and pick up will be at the Youth and Recreation Center (400 Central St.); from there we will provide transportation to the days’ planned activities. Please pack a lunch! Saugus Sachems Summer Track Camp The Saugus Sachems Summer Track Camp, now in its 14th year, is run by Coach Tarantino, Coach Boudreau and members of the high school track teams. Our goal is to provide the children an opportunity to have fun exercising while learning the basics of track and fi eld. Please wear comfortable running clothes and running sneakers and bring a water bottle. Who: any Saugus student ages fi ve to 14. Where: Belmonte Middle School (track behind school), 25 Dow St. Weeks: Monday, July 8– Wednesday, July 17, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 18: Pasta Dinner at Prince Pizzeria at 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20: Needham Youth Classic Track Meet. Registration fee: $175.00 includes the pasta dinner, Tshirt, uniform and entry fee for Needham Youth Classic. Car crashes into Central Street home (Editor’s Note: The following story is based a press release issued by the Saugus Police Department.) nterim Police Chief Ronald Giorgetti reports that his department responded to a crash scene last Friday (May 17) where a car drove into a house. At 12:22 a.m., Saugus Police received a 911 call reporting that a car had crashed into a residence at 258 Central St. I $2.55 GALLON The Saugus Police and Fire Departments responded to the scene and found that a 2005 Chevy Equinox had driven into the front corner of the house. The operator, a 29-year-old Saugus man, had exited the vehicle prior to first responders' arrival. He was treated on the scene and then transported to an area hospital with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening. Saugus Police issued a citation to him for Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle. The vehicle was towed from the scene. Residents were home at the time of the crash, but were not injured. The house sustained significant damage and was deemed uninhabitable. The crash remains under investigation by the Saugus Police Department; however, a preliminary investigation indicates that alcohol or drugs did not play a factor.
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, May 24, 2019 Page 3 Denied again Town Moderator silences Town Meeting member on another attempt to read resolution supporting school custodians By Mark E. Vogler R onald M. Wallace of Precinct 5 got a chance to address fellow Town Meeting members briefl y Monday night, on his nonbinding resolution to support school custodians. But Town Moderator Stephen N. Doherty wouldn’t let Wallace fi nish what he planned to say as he stood in front of the members on what he had hoped would be a direct challenge of the moderator under Robert’s Rules of Order. Two weeks earlier, Doherty told Wallace before the opening session of the Annual Town Meeting that he would not allow him to read the resolution, primarily because it wasn’t on the warrant. Doherty went even further Monday night, declaring that he as moderator and Town Meeting had made “a mistake” two years ago by allowing another resolution – one submitted by Precinct 4 Town Meeting Member Albert J. DiNardo – to come before the fl oor despite not having been on the warrant for the 2016 Annual Town Meeting. Once the motion to table discussion of the resolution died by a slim 17 to 19 vote, the article itself sailed by a wide margin: 36 to 1, with two abstentions. “We really handled that wrong,” Doherty told Town Meeting members. Based on personal research he has conducted regarding the latest resolution, Doherty said, he was convinced. Going forward, the moderator said, all future resolutions would have to be included on the warrant to be heard. Doherty told Town Meeting members that “it’s certainly not my intention to silence anyone from speaking.” But he added that allowing resolutions share his legal views on the issue. “The Town Meeting warrant is to provide the time, place of Town Meeting and the subject matter,” Vasapolli said. “In this case, this nonbinding resolution did not appear on the warrant,” he said. Vasapolli also briefed Town Meeting members on their statutory duties, stressing that they don’t have authority over the hiring of employees or contracts. Wallace said he is “dis“DISGUSTED”: Precinct 5 Town Meeting Member Ronald M. Wallace, walking out the second fl oor auditorium at Town Hall on Monday night, expressing dismay that Moderator Stephen N. Doherty again refused to allow him to read his resolution opposing the privatization of the School Department’s janitorial services. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) to be introduced that weren’t on the warrant goes against the provisions of Open Government. Furthermore, just because Town Meeting had conducted its business improperly two years ago does not justify continuing to do so. Precinct 7 Town Meeting Member Richard Lavoie moved to suspend the rules of Town Meeting to allow for Wallace to proceed with reading his resolution. But Doherty wouldn’t allow it. He said his decision was based on conversations he had with other moderators, town counsel and elected offi cials in Saugus. He added that there is also a fairness issue – citizens getting proper notice to know what issues would be brought up at a meeting so they could speak about those issues. And unless an article is on the warrant, it cannot be voted on, Doherty added. The moderator asked Town Counsel John Vasapolli to brief Town Meeting members to gusted” that he had not been dealt with fairly. “If he’s going to change the rules, in fairness, he should have let me speak tonight,” Wallace said as he left the second floor auditorium as the meeting concluded. Our 80th Year EDUCATION Next Classes DRIVER 2 Week Night Classes One Week Day Class CALL - ENROLL or Register Online 617-387-9121 HENRYSAUTOSCHOOL.COM AUTO SCHOOL E EVERETT A “Successful Key To Driving” Since 1938 Gift Certificates Available Thursday, May 30 COMICS AGAINST CANCER OPEN MIC with BRIAN MAES Open to all ages! 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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, May 24, 2019 Page 5 Kelly’s closes after an employee tests positive for illness Says it won’t reopen until workers have been cleared of Salmonella Typhi; state says no customers have been affected By Mark E. Vogler he parking lot of Kelly’s Roast Beef, Inc. on the southbound lane of Route 1 in Saugus was empty Wednesday with the restaurant’s alerting passing cars – potential customers – that it is closed. Meanwhile, on its Facebook T page, it posted a message “To Our Valued Customers,” explaining the reason why it’s not open for business. “A Saugus Kelly’s Roast Beef employee has an illness and for the safety of our employees and guests the Kelly’s ownership has decided to close until further notice while proper testing is conducted,” the message states. “We have been approved to be open per the Saugus Board of Health, but due to having all of our employees having to be tested we cannot properly staff the restaurant. This is isolated to our Saugus location only. A potential problem involving the restaurant came to light on Monday (May 20) after the test results for one of the Saugus restaurant workers revealed an employee was ill, according to Ann Scales, Director of Media Relations for the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH). “We are aware of a single case of Salmonella Typhi in a food handler in Saugus,” Scales told The Saugus Advocate this week. “We are working closely with the Health Department in Saugus to take every measure to protect the public. We are unaware of any cases of salmonella among customers at this time,” she said. “This is a disease that is immediately reportable by clinical laboratories; the hospital lab called MDPH on Monday to report the result as required by regulation,” she said. The illness, according to Scales, is not common among Honoring those who served ENCORE CASINO DRIVING OPPORTUNITY!! Everett Car Service has exclusive rights to pick up all visitors in front of new $2.6B Encore Casino. Well over 40,000 visitors estimated daily and Everett Car is the only license holder in the city to service the Casino. FLAG LADY: Saugus Town Meeting Member Jeanie Bartolo of Precinct 6 relaxes at Saugus Veterans Park after setting up all of the American Flags for the 9th Annual Boston Wounded Vet Run that went through Saugus last Sunday. The 90-minute motorcycle ride also went through Malden, Melrose, Wakefi eld, Revere and East Boston to help raise money in support and honor of severely wounded military members. (Courtesy photo by Rick Smith to The Saugus Advocate) Major opportunity to make money driving taxi – 50/50 split. Both day and night shifts available - call us now at 781-322-9400 or email dmorovitz@maldentrans. com. Good driver history a must! Please bring copy of driver history (from Registry) to interview. EOE food handlers. “Infection with this type of Salmonella usually occurs in travelers to other countries where it is more common,” she said. Kelly ’s Saugus General Manager Artie Perrin said he couldn’t comment on the situation and referred a reporter to Kelly’s corporate offi ces. A company spokesperson did not answer messages or emails. The restaurant remained closed yesterday and it was not clear on when it would reopen. Lawnmower Tune-Up and Repairs • We repair all makes & models! • Authorized 1039 Broadway, Revere • (781) 289-6466 www.bikersoutfitter.com Dealer • FREE PICK-UP for all Tune-Ups! Biker’s Outfitter
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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, May 24, 2019 Page 7 SHS represented at Woburn Relay for Life Friday, May 24 at 7:30 PM Singer/Guitarist DAVE MACK Saturday, May 25 at 8 PM Members of the Saugus High School National Honor Society at the Relay for Life in Woburn on May 18. At the time of the event, the Super Sachems had the fourth highest fundraising amount of $7,441. (Advocate Photo by Christopher Roberson) Annual parade highlights Memorial Day weekend for Saugus Veterans Council andy Briand, a Vietnam Veteran and the town’s graves registration offi cer, plans to oversee the fl agging of veterans’ graves in Riverside Cemetery today (Friday, May 24) at 3 p.m. He will organize a group of youth volunteers and others in town who want to help kick off the Memorial Day weekend activities. “He provides the fl ags and organizes all of the kids and people who fl ag the graves – the Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts and youth organizations,” Saugus Veterans Council Commander Steve Castinetti said. Briand will also make sure that everybody that helps gets treated to pizza and soft drinks, according to Castinetti. But tomorrow the town and the veterans community will show their appreciation to Briand, who will be honored in this year’s annual Memorial Day parade. He has reluctantly accepted the honor of being the parade’s Grand Marshal – a tribute bestowed on a Saugus veteran who has worked hard behindthe-scenes for many years assisting veterans’ events, according to Castinetti. “He’s involved with anything and everything having to do with local veterans,” Castinetti said. “Randy is just one of those guys who does everything and anything asked of him. He doesn’t say ‘no,’” he said. Events on May 25 This year’s parade will feature several fl oats for the fi rst time Visit Our Newly Expanded Facility. We will beat competitors pricing! (Restrictions apply.) R in many years. The Saugus Lions Club, the Belmonte Middle School and the New Hope Assembly Church have all worked on fl oats for the parade. There also will be a bagpipe band and military vehicles. And World War II reenactors from Saugus and other communities throughout – usually a popular attraction at Saugus Memorial Day and Veterans Day observances – are also expected to participate. “David Savoie, acting chaplain for the Saugus Veterans Council, will be marching as a reenactor and doing the invocation,” Castinetti said. Prior to the parade, the Annual Procopio Road Race will be held, with the start/fi nish and staging to be located in front of Town Hall. The parade will form on Jackson Street at 9 a.m. and step off at 9:30 a.m. The parade route will be as follows: Jackson Street to Lincoln Avenue to Central Street to Winter Street to Riverside Cemetery and then on to Saugus Town Hall for a ceremony. Francisco A. Ureña, the state’s Secretary of the Department of Veterans’ Services, will be the keynote speaker following the parade at a stage set up in front of the Saugus Public Library. The Cpl. Scott J. Procopio Saugus Post 210 American Legion (44 Taylor St. in Saugus) will host a collation after the ceremonies have completed. “This is probably going to be the biggest parade we’ve had in a lot of years. We’ve got four bands. We have four organizers … We’re expecting 700 to 800 people participating,” Castinetti said. DJ LOGIK Dance to all the Hits of Yesterday and Today! MONDAY'S SHUCK! $1.00 Oysters Book Your Special Events With Us! Call 781-629-3798 SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET Only $19.95 / 11am-2pm Featuring Al Whitney Jazz Band BOOK YOUR NEXT FUNCTION WITH US * GIFT CARDS AMPLE FREE www.marinaatthewharf.com 543 North Shore Rd. Revere 781-629-3798 PARKING AMAZING WATER VIEWS www.reverealuminumwindow.com 222 Central St. Saugus, MA 01906 (Next to Saugus Iron Works) 781-231-5990 2FREE ND MONTH on 10x10 units No administration fees. 200 new units available. New Customer Specials Offer valid at 222 Central Storage. Must present coupon. Cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 6/12/19. * A Delta Dental Premier Provider www.222centralstorage.com Dr. Mario Abdennour, Dr. Bhavisha Patel, Dr. Priti Amlani, Dr. Bruce Goldman and team. FREE with Rental LOCK Reserve your unit NOW!
Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, May 24, 2019 CITIZEN | from page 1 verify the signatures on the two petitions, Panetta added. Riley explains reasons for petitions “These petitions came about after Town Meeting member Ron Wallace [of Precinct 5] was silenced by the Town Moderator at the May 20 meeting,” Riley told The Saugus Advocate Wednesday night. “Mr. Wallace attempted to present a nonbinding resolution in support of the school custodians, but was informed he could not present his resolution because it was not on the warrant,” she said. Saugus Town Meeting has considered many nonbinding resolutions over the years without requiring that they be included on the Town Meeting warrant. But for the second time since Annual Town Meeting began this year’s session, Doherty denied Wallace an opportunity to read his resolution. (See related story.) “The fi rst petition attempts to clarify when Town Meeting members may present nonbinding resolutions,” Riley said in a statement to The Saugus Advocate Wednesday night. “This clarifi cation is needed because there is clearly ambiguity given that one Town Meeting member was allowed to present a resolution that was not on the agenda, but the second member was not allowed the same opportunity,” she said. “One important issue here is that the jobs of 21 custodians are in imminent danger of being privatized by the School Committee. Since the School Committee has not put the privatization of these jobs on an agenda, they have not had the opportunity to hear from their constituents,” she said. “One reason that the Town Meeting resolution is so important is so that the public S&B ROOFING Over 15 Years Experience * Free Estimates * Great Prices * Great Service * Licensed & Insured Please call 857-247-8594 for your FREE ESTIMATE! and Town Meeting body can make the will of the people perfectly clear to the School Committee, who will ultimately decide this issue very shortly.” Among the signatures gathered by volunteers are two School Committee members – Vice Chair Elizabeth Marchese and Lisa Morgante – and Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Jeff rey Cicolini, according to Riley. “Petition signatures were gathered by a number of volunteers, including several Town Meeting members, within less than 24 hours,” Riley said. “In my opinion, this indicates strong public support for keeping our school custodians, most of whom are longtime Saugus residents, in place,” she said. Window for saving custodians is narrowing The contract for the custodians is set to expire on June 30, the end of the current fi scal year. Supporters of the custodians are worried that the window is narrowing and there is speculation that Saugus Public Schools Superintendent Dr. David DeRuosi, Jr. wants a private company ready to replace the custodians on July 1, the start of the 2020 fi scal year. Members of AFSCME local 262 issued a brief statement Wednesday, thanking all the town residents involved in the recent signature drive calling for a Special Town Meeting. “We feel it is of great importance that the issue of potential privatization of the school custodial services be given the forum it deserves in public session,” the statement said. “With the taxpayer investment for the new school 505 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 Tel: 617-387-1120 www.gkdental.com • Family Dentistry • Crowns • Bridges • Veneers/Lumineers • Dental Implants • All on 4 Dental Implants • Emergency Dentist • Kid Friendly Dentist • Root Canals • Dentures • Invisalign Braces • Snap On Smile • Teeth Whitening We are the smile care experts for your entire family complex moving forward we strongly believe we are the best and most invested group to maintain the new and all schools in Saugus,” the union continued. “We as always are willing to meet in negotiation with the school committee on a successor agreement to accomplish this, again our deepest thanks to all of our supporters.” Riley requested that selectmen add an additional meeting early next week to vote the two articles onto a Special Town Meeting warrant. But Panetta said selectmen would have to check their calendars before anything could be scheduled. Riley suggested they could be doing more to address the concerns of the citizens who signed the petitions. “It's in their hands now,” Riley said. “However, given that privatized custodians would start work on July 1, the issue must be decided well ahead of June 30th, which makes this a time-sensitive matter, particularly given the minimum 14day lead time before a Special Town Meeting could be held,” Riley said. “Later in the [Board of Selectmen’s] meeting on an unrelated matter, the BOS checked their calendars without delay to agree on a date for a site visit to an auto repair shop on Hamilton Street – Tuesday, May 28 at 6 p.m. I have suggested to the Board of Selectmen that Tuesday evening would be an ideal time to hold a brief meeting to move these articles onto Town Meeting in a timely manner.” Here are the two petitions submitted at Wednesday night’s meeting to the Board of Selectmen. PETITION TO CALL A SPECIAL TOWN MEETING (MAY 21, 2019) We the undersigned registered voters of the Town of Saugus hereby petition the Saugus Board of Selectmen to call a Special Town Meeting and to insert the following article: A Resolution Opposing the Privatization of Saugus School Maintenance and Custodians. Whereas the Representatives in Town Meeting, here assembled, are the appropriating body in Saugus Town Government and are ultimately responsible for the expenditures of taxpayers monies; Whereas the Saugus School In House Dental Plan for $399 (Cleanings, X-Rays, Exams twice a year and 20% OFF Dental work) Schedule your FREE Consultations today Committee is considering the privatization of custodial services in Saugus Public Schools and such an action would remove tax payer control and governmental accountability over the cleaning and maintenance of the town’s school buildings; Whereas eliminating the current custodial positions and replacing them with a private company would make our schools more susceptible to theft, reduce the quality of services delivered to our students, and replace loyal, hardworking, and dedicated employees with transient workers being paid at the poverty level; Whereas seventeen of the aforementioned custodians, currently working in Saugus Public Schools, are residents of the town of Saugus and the average term of service of the custodial staff is equal to or greater than 17 years and; Whereas there is overwhelming public support for the custodians from parents, community leaders, school personnel, taxpayers, and residents; now, therefore, be it Resolved, the Representatives in Town Meeting, here assembled, encourage the members of the Saugus School Committee to reject the idea of privatization of the custodial services in Saugus Public Schools and negotiate with our custodial staff with a fair contract that is in the best interest of the students and taxpayers of Saugus. PETITION TO ADOPT A BYLAW We the undersigned registered voters of the Town of Saugus hereby petition the Saugus Board of Selectmen to insert the following bylaw proposal into the next Special Town Meeting: To add a new section 214.00 to the Town of Saugus Bylaws in subcategory 200 of “Government of Town Meeting” that will be titled ‘Resolutions.” Any Town Meeting member may propose a non-binding resolution, with 48 hours written or electronic notice to the Saugus Town Clerk not counting weekends and holidays. The Saugus Town Clerk will promptly notify the Moderator upon receipt of said resolution and forward said resolution to Town Meeting Members. Resolutions may not seek to appropriate funds, propose zoning or general bylaw changes or have any binding eff ect on the operation of town government. Resolutions will not be considered as actions of the Town Meeting as defined by MGL C h. 39 S10 but rather statements of opinion in accordance with past practice. Resolutions will be acted upon during the next Town Meeting or within a Town Meeting that is temporarily adjourned, whichever comes first. A majority vote of the quorum will be required to adopt a resolution.
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Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, May 24, 2019 O’TOOLE | from page 1 J. Procopio Saugus Post 210 of the American Legion. We asked him what he hopes Memorial Day means to the average Saugus resident and how he plans to get that message across. O’Toole, who has been a Saugus resident for close to 50 years, is a 1964 graduate of Charlestown High School who enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps after completing High School. He served in the Marines during active duty and as a reserve for six years, discharging as a Sgt. E-5. His military service includes two and a half years with the U.S. Coast Guard as port security second class. He also served 21 years with the New Hampshire Air Guard, discharging in 1997 as chief master sergeant for the State of New Hampshire. After discharging from active duty with the Marines in 1968, O’Toole launched a 37-year career with the Boston Police Department. He retired as a deputy superintendent in charge of special operations. He received his master’s and bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice administration and criminal justice from Western New England College in Springfi eld. O’Toole continues to work as a security consultant. He and his wife, Dorothy, a Salem native, have a daughter – Colleen Marie O’Toole, a 1987 graduate of Saugus High School. O’Toole and his two brothers – Daniel and the late Thomas O’Toole – all served in the U.S. Marines. Their sister, Shannon M. Tooley, is a U.S. Army veteran. Many other members of their family have served or continue to serve in the nation’s armed forces. Some highlights of this week’s interview follow. Q: With Memorial Day coming up [Monday, May 27], what are your thoughts on the day? HIS SISTER SERVED TOO: Left to right Shannon M. Tooley, is a U.S. Army veteran, while Robert E. O'Toole of Saugus and his two brothers served in the U.S. Marines. Shannon and Robert are both retired New Hampshire National Air Guard. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate What would your message to the public be about the day? A: I would like people to understand Memorial Day for what Memorial Day actually is. It’s not a sale at Bob’s Furniture. It’s not going to buy a car or going out to have a barbeque. Those are all wonderful things to do, for which I may participate in. But Memorial Day is to honor those who died in the service of their country, whether it’s in combat or in a training accident. It’s those who volunteered to serve who have lost their lives – and it’s a time for us to step back, take a minute … and I believe at one point, President Clinton said that at 3 p.m. on Memorial Day we should all stop and take a moment of silence to honor those who passed away serving their country. And that’s what I would like people to do, because I think if we went out and asked people on the street, “Hey, what is Memorial Day?” – of 10 people – I don’t think many would know what the real meaning of it is. And that’s why we like to go to the schools and talk to the young children, so someday they will know what the real meaning of Memorial Day is. It’s not always somber. In some cases, you should be happy and honored that you had a relative or knew somebody who did serve and sadly lost their life, and understand that that allows you and me to sit here today and have coff ee and talk about anything, because of what they did. Q: Now, do you go into the classrooms in schools here in Saugus and talk to the students? A: Yes. They do have assemblies at the local schools. On Friday [May 24] I’m going to the Waybright [Elementary School] and talk to the students. Q: Please, tell me a little bit about it. A: Oh, we go in dressed in our various uniforms. Oh, I’ll go in wearing my Air Force uniform and Steve [Castinetti] will be in his Navy uniform. There will be about fi ve or six people. Q: All from the Saugus Veterans Council? A: Yes. They [council members] do the assembly. The kids come in. They all have American fl ags and they make posters. Each class gets up and they either sing a song or read a poem about Memorial Day. But just to see the look on these kids’ faces – it’s rewarding. Q: How many years have you been doing this? A: I’ve done it maybe three or four years. Q: So, this is an annual thing? A: Yes. They [Saugus Public Schools offi cials] invite us. And I think it’s wonderful. Q: So, this is an activity in which the Saugus Veterans O’TOOLE | SEE PAGE 11
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, May 24, 2019 Page 11 O’TOOLE | from page 10 Council participates? A: Yes. Q: So this year [Friday, May 24], you will go dressed up in your Air Force uniform and not the Marine uniform? A: Yes, because that’s the branch I retired from even though I started as a United States Marine. I always consider myself … once a Marine, always a Marine. But with the Air Force, I spent 21 years in the Air National Guard. They gave me my retirement, so I honor them by wearing my command chief Air Force uniform. Q: So you are a retired deputy superintendent with the Boston Police Department who served with that department for 37 years. And being a native of Charlestown, how is it that you wound up here in Saugus? A: Well, I liked the town after I moved here. As a police offi - cer, I liked the fact that I could do my job in Boston and leave what I did back there. When I was home, I was home. Q: And you told me you like history and had a neat experience growing up in Charlestown. A: I lived one street over from the Bunker Hill Monument. Our house was on Ferrin Street. My brothers and I dug up a cannonball one day. We brought it up to the Bunker Hill Monument and the Park Rangers took it. They said it was from that era [the American Revolutionary War]. Q: Now, do you have anybody close to you, or friends or acquaintances, that you refl ect on over Memorial Day? A: Quite a few. I always think of my older brother Tom. He was a Marine. He went into it right out of Cathedral High School [Boston, Mass.]. He went in as a private. He actually started out in the band playing the bugle, and he ended up in Force Recon [Reconnaissance] – you talk about two different styles! But he was highly decorated. He spent 28 years in the Marine Corps. He was wounded and spent three and a half years in Vietnam. Q: So he was a Purple Heart. A: Oh, Purple Heart, Silver Star, Bronze Star, the Distinguished Flying Cross and Presidential Unit Citation – he was a highly decorated Marine. He came home and started teaching college, and he sadly ended up passing away of throat cancer. And I refl ect on that because (I can’t say Agent Orange) he was a smoker. But I didn’t think it helped him being over there in Vietnam. Q: When did he pass away? A: Tom passed away in 2004, and he was always, like, my hero. Q: Was it around this time that he passed away? A: No, he passed away in February. But any time I think of the military, memories of Tom leak out to me right away. Starting as a bugle player and ended up Force Recon. He had quite a career … At the last meeting of the Saugus Veterans Council, there was a young woman and she was leaving for boot camp on the 23rd [Thursday of this week]; she’s going to miss our parade. But she was going into the Navy, so you look at young people like that, and you go “Wow!” To see people that will still step up to serve – that gives me hope, because you hear so many negative things. When you see things like that, it gives me hope that there’s a lot of good people out there. Q: Now, you’ve lived in town 50 years. Right? A: Yeah, approximately 50 years. Q: So over those 50 years, you have observed the ceremonies in town? A: Honestly, about the fi rst 20 or so, I kind of kept to myself, like a lot of people. But then I ran into people I knew from the American Legion. Then I would attend the American Legion meetings, and the next thing I know, I was commander of the post, so I started getting involved in it. And when we started up the Saugus Veterans Council, I saw an opportunity to get the message out that A) Veterans are out there and – I know that my brother Tommy would get upset about this, the public misconceptions – that veterans are everyday, good people. Not all veterans are alcoholics; not all veterans are drug addicts; not all veterans are homeless. The great majority of veterans who served came home and blended into the community and became reporters, policemen, fi remen, construction workers and just went about their lives. Those who need help, they’re out there and we should help them. But sometimes we stereotype – and I know, as a policeman, we need to be very careful of not stereotyping – I hate to use the word “profi le.” But sometimes the media and people depict veterans in a way you can almost be afraid of them, and really, it’s not so. Q: When you’re there Friday at the Waybright School, will you talk about the veteran – Cpl. Scott J. Procopio? [The Saugus native and Marine who was killed in April 2006 by a roadside bomb in Ramadi, Iraq. To honor him, the Saugus American Legion was rededicated in 2007, “The Cpl. Scott J. Procopio Saugus Post 210.”] A: Oh yeah. We’ll mention O’TOOLE | SEE PAGE 14 J& S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. 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Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, May 24, 2019 O’TOOLE | from page 11 that because all of the members in the council happen to be members of the Procopio Post 210. And I believe I may have been the commander of the post when we were organizing to get it named after him. And that was a great honor for him and his family. He will be forever memorialized as a young man who stepped up to protect you and me and sadly lost his life. But what I would like to say to the children of Saugus is that veterans are everywhere. They could be a teacher; they could be the custodian in your building. Q: They have a nice display at the American Legion for the late Cpl. Scott J. Procopio, right at the entrance as you come through the door. And for people who don’t visit the Legion Hall, there’s another display in his honor on the fi rst fl oor of Saugus Town Hall. A: Absolutely, right on the left-hand side as you come in. Q: Do you get a lot of questions about Cpl. Procopio from the students when you visit the schools? A: Sometimes. A lot of times, we’ll ask the students “What is a veteran.” And they’ll say, “Well, that’s somebody who dies for their country.” Well, on Veterans Day, not necessarily. Hopefully, you don’t die for your country. What they see on television and in the media, that’s their image of veterans, so we like to get them to believe that veterans are everyday people; they’re everywhere; they’re all around you. Q: Do you get many questions? Do you get to talk about Saugus’ own Medal of Honor winner – Arthur Frederick DeFranzo, a U.S. Army soldier from Saugus who was killed in World War II? A: I don’t ever recall that we did. We just try to get them to understand what the day is about, whether it’s Memorial Day or Veterans Day. On Veterans Day, we go to one or two of the schools. Last year we did a fl ag raising for Veterans Day. We bring the children out and discuss Veterans Day and what that means. I think it’s just getting the message out there. We’re not trying to recruit anybody. We just want them to know that the rights that they have and the things that they can do in their lives today have been paid for by the lives of those who have gone before them on Memorial Day. Not just veterans. I know of other people in the country who have done some Award-Winning Landscaping Servicing the North Shore for over 38 Years great things, but since we are honoring veterans on Memorial Day, the students need to understand that some of the things they can do today are because of sacrifi ces made by people who fought and died for this country. And it’s important to understand history – whether it’s your country, your culture, your religion, your race or your anything. You need to understand your history going forward to where you are today to have any hope of fi guring out where you are going to be tomorrow. If we forget our history – Memorial Day and all of those other events – then I think we’re in trouble. Q: Do you think most kids in Saugus today, when they walk up the steps of Town Hall and you’ve got that Honor Roll of the 461 Saugus residents who served the town during World War I, and they have stars by 14 of those names, do you think that they understand what those stars are about – the men who died in action or in training – or that they even notice the stars? A: No. Even the statues we have out front, I don’t think they know much about the people being honored for sacrifi cing their lives for their country. Q: The three Saugus men killed during the Vietnam War and those who died during the Global War on Terrorism ... A: Yep. And the Procopio one around the corner. Honestly, I think younger kids will look at it and they look at the guns and the helmets and the uniforms, but does it have a real meaning to them? I don’t think so, and I think that for a couple of reasons. One, it goes back to my history argument. We really don’t talk about it a lot. I don’t believe we even teach it anymore, and many of their families – that if they have veterans in them – veterans don’t talk a lot. Veterans don’t talk a lot. I mean, it was almost on his deathbed that my brother Tommy started talking about what he went through in Vietnam, and he’s my own brother. And I had an incident on the Boston Police Department during a police raid with the SWAT Team where one of my men was shot four times, and there was a barricade and a very involved situation, so when I fi nally got home to see my brother, he started to tell me how I should react to the feelings my men were going to go through, seeing one of their men shot. And he almost choked up because he was back in his realm as a leader. And I learned a lot during that short period of time as to how I was going to be feeling, just by talking to my brother. But other than that, they [veterans] wear a hat and wear a shirt today that says DD 214. Now, to anybody who’s in the military, they understand that it’s an important document. Because you get that when you leave [the DD Form 214, Certifi cate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty]. I’ve had a couple of people say, “What’s that, a college or something?” No. Obviously you knew they weren’t a veteran when you got that kind of response, so I just think we need to get people to understand the purpose of the day – to honor those who sacrifi ced their lives – and to learn from it. Hopefully, no one ever has to die again in combat or in the military. That would be a perfect world. Q: Did that man you talked about who was shot four times in the police raid – your offi cer – did he make it? A: Oh yeah. God love him. Scotty O’Brien – he got shot four times. There was a guy on a roof. Somebody had to go up and get him. Scotty volunteered. 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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, May 24, 2019 Page 15 O’TOOLE | from page 14 chin, the throat and twice in the arm. He’s a former Marine. He’s now a lieutenant on the Boston Police Department. Yes, he survived, but that was a very traumatic day. Q: Anything else that you would like to share about Memorial Day or the Saugus Veterans Council or any special message to the kids of Saugus? Or message to the people? A: My message to the people is come out and see the parade; go to the Riverside Cemetery on Friday, May 24 [today] at 3:30 p.m. – the young kids from school and the Boy Scouts and the Girl Scouts … they come and place fl ags on all of the veterans’ graves – participate in something like that. I mean, take a moment to refl ect. Sometimes during the parade, when we leave Veterans [Memorial Elementary] School and come down Central Street, there’s no one there. People need to participate and observe the holiday. It’s not just a day off . Take 45 minutes out of your day, maybe an hour out of your day. Come to Town Hall on Saturday, May 25 [tomorrow] when we have our speaker. This year, we have the Secretary of Veterans Aff airs in Massachusetts. Q: Francisco Ureña. A: Yes. A good man – another former Marine. I know him. He’s outstanding – a good guy. Come and just listen for a moment. If you have young children, bring them down to Town Hall. Put down the iPhone; put down the iPad; take the things out of your ears. Stop listening to the music and listen to the message of Memorial Day. That’s all I would like to see happen. And that’s what the Saugus Veterans Council tries to do. Now, the Veterans Council is a unique organization. One, it’s er open to every veteran in the Town of Saugus. Any veteran who served in any branch of the military is automatically a member. There’s no swearing you in; you’re already a member. Please come to the meetings. It’s the fi rst Monday of every month. It only takes about an hour to do the Memorial Day ceremony and the Veterans Day Ceremony. That’s our main function – and we do other things – but those are our main things: Memorial Day and Veterans Day observances. It doesn’t cost you anything to be in the Veterans Council; there’s no annual fee to be in it. We’re not old-timers. What we’d like to do is try to get some young people to join in and get active. It’s very diffi cult in any organization – I don’t care what organization you’re talking about – they all have one concern: Is the organization going to outlive itself because the members are dying off ? Young people aren’t coming into them. We would just like to see young people come in and participate and keep the parade going; keep visiting the schools; talk to the children. They’re our future, so if we don’t tell a message or send a message, the younger generation and generations after them aren’t going to know what Memorial Day stands for. As veterans, we’re not heroes. All you were at one point, a person who raised your right hand and said, “I will.” At one point, you volunteered to serve. That’s it. Okay, some people have done greater things than others, but if they just served and never left the United States of America, they performed a very important, vital function. For every person on the line, there’s four or fi ve behind him or her, so the Veterans Council has tried to keep that going. We do a fl ag-burning. PeoAluminum Everett 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Owned & operated by the Conti family since 1958 • 61 Years! “Same name, phone number & address for over half a century. 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When you see things like that, you start to go “Yeah, there is a little hope.” Someone is coming behind us. Q: Anything else that you would like to share? A: We all hope that we can get some participation. Just come and listen to the message for a short period of time – and it’s not the barbeque; it’s not the sale – it’s just to honor those who have gone before us and gave the ultimate sacrifi ce. And I think we also have to honor those as of today (2019) that actually step up. One of the greatest parts – the Semper Fi Society luncheon – is they bring in what they call the poolies: They’re not even a recruit yet. They march them in and whoever our guest speaker is – the commandant of the Marine Corps, usually – he swears them into the military. And they look like they’re 12 years old, and they weigh 125 pounds, and of course, we don’t look like that anymore. 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He still has his blouse boots and wears them with his uniform. I don’t know his name. But he shows up and marches with us to honor those who fought and died. Spring!
Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, May 24, 2019 Baseball: Sachems pull off comeback win over Beverly Shortstop Ronnie Paolo reaches over too late to tag out a Beverly baserunner in the early innings of Tuesday’s 11-9 comeback win. By Greg Phipps arning a higher playoff seeding and fi nishing strong have been goals for the Saugus High School baseball team entering the fi nal stretch of the regular season. Those objectives were both missed and met early this week, as the Sachems suff ered a 14-3 rout on Monday at the hands of the Swampscott Big Blue before rallying from a substantial defi cit to edge Beverly, 11-9, on Tuesday at home. It didn’t look good for the Sachems through the fi rst three innings of Tuesday’s contest, and it appeared they may lose two straight for the first time this season. A couple of questionable umpire calls and stranded baserunners contributed to the Sachems trailing 6-2 after two frames and 9-4 entering the bottom of the fourth. That’s when the Saugus offense awoke with a burst, scorE Saugus starter Skyler Smith unleashes a pitch in the fi rst inning of Tuesday’s home game against Beverly. (Advocate Photos by Greg Phipps) Skyler Smith reaches down for the late throw home from fi rst baseman CJ Graff eo against Beverly on Tuesday. ing six runs with the aid of seven hits to take a 10-9 lead it would not relinquish. Freshman reliever Nathan Ing came through with fl ying colors in his varsity debut, pitching two solid innings to earn the win. Ace Todd Tringale worked the fi nal two frames for the save. He fanned fi ve hitters. Saugus starter Skyler Smith didn’t have his best stuff and got hit hard. He lasted three innings before he was replaced. Off ensively, the Sachems were led by Ronnie Paolo with three hits, and Zack Falasca and Ryan Beliveau with two each. The Beverly comeback was also a little out of character for the Sachems and the approach they’ve regularly taken on their way to a 12-4 record after Tuesday’s game. Their first victory over Beverly back in April was a close 3-1 fi nal, more in keeping with how Saugus has earned a lot of its wins. Following the 11-run loss at Swampscott on Monday, Saugus head coach Joe Luis told the press his team is most successful when its pitching and defense are operating at full efficiency The 14 runs given up on Monday were too much for his team to overcome; Luis acknowledged the Sachems aren’t going to outslug opponents too often. “Hopefully, we can come back out Tuesday and execute with pitching and defense,” said Luis after the Swampscott contest. The Sachems didn’t exactly succeed on that count on Tuesday but showed fi ght and the ability to battle back from a defi cit, something they haven’t had to do very often this spring. In the Swampscott defeat, Jack Devereaux socked three hits and CJ Graff eo added an RBI single. The Sachems had chances to score runs but couldn’t produce timely hits.
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, May 24, 2019 Page 17 Another SAVE victory Town Meeting votes to reduce polystyrene By Mark E. Vogler own Moderator Stephen N. Doherty told Town Meeting members Monday night that they needed a two-thirds majority to approve a bylaw reducing the use of polystyrene food containers. He was wrong, as zoning byT laws require a two-thirds majority – not the environmental article that was being considered. But it really didn’t matter. Town Meeting members voted 31-9 to approve an article authored by the Saugus Action Volunteers for The Environment (SAVE). That was more than three-quarters majority vote in what turned out to be another resounding victory for SAVE. Just two weeks after Town Meeting voted 27-14 for SAVE’s proposed bylaw to eliminate single use plastic check-out bags that are distributed in town while promoting the use of reusable bags, Town Meeting members approved another SAVE measure which lacked the support of the Finance Committee. The Finance Committee had recommended that both articles be postponed indefinitely, because members preferred to see the state Legislature adopt comprehensive regulations for Massachusetts instead of adopting local regulations that might confl ict with state policies. In approving the bylaw, Saugus becomes one of about three dozen Massachusetts communities banning food container products made of polystyrene. “It really bothers me to see the symbol on the bottom [of cups] to recycle,” Precinct 1 Town Meeting Member Ann Devlin said. She is also president of SAVE. “It goes to the incinerator and ends up in the waterways,” she said. Devlin noted that Dunkin’ Donuts has made a commitment to phase out its Styrofoam cups by next year. In a PowerPoint presentation she made using the screen on the stage at the front of the auditorium, Devlin cited “eight good reasons” to ban polystyrene. While addressing her colleagues, she displayed a coff ee cup and a food container made from polystyrene. The product is “a known hazardous substance,” “leaches into food and drinks” and is considered “principal litter,” according to Devlin. “Even in the landfi ll, it’s not safe,” she said. One of the opponents – Town Meeting Member Steven C. DiVirgilio of Precinct 10 – acknowledged that he’s “a big coffee drinker,” but doesn’t drink out of Styrofoam. “If you don’t like the product, don’t use it,” DiVirgilio said, noting that he doesn’t use various products that would be banned under the new bylaw. “I don’t need a town bylaw to tell me that,” he said. The motion to postpone the article indefinitely, as recommended by the Finance Committee, failed 6-34. “Please get rid of the Styrofoam in Saugus,” Ryan Duggan, a young town resident from Precinct 9 said. “I think I’m one of the youngest people in the room … I’m sick and tired of seeing it on the sides of the road … I’m sick and tired of seeing it in the restaurants,” he said. Precinct 1 Town Meeting Member Ann Devlin wants to rid Saugus of polystyrene as she makes her case for an article reducing use of food container products made of the substance. The article was overwhelmingly approved by Town Meeting on Monday night (May 20). (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) “Polystyrene Food Container Reduction Bylaw” Use Regulations: Food establishments are prohibited from dispensing prepared food to customers in disposable food service containers. Enforcement: The responsibility of the Board of Health, which shall determine the monitoring process, which may be limited to responding to citizen reports. Penalties: noncriminal disposition fi nes – fi rst off ense, warning; second off ense, $50 per day; third and each subsequent offense, $100 per day. Eff ective Date: six months after approval of the bylaw by the state Attorney General’s Offi ce, or Jan. 1, 2020, whichever is later. The Board of Health could exempt a food establishment from the requirements for a period of up to six months upon a fi nding of undue hardship or if a food service establishment needs additional time to draw down an inventory of foam polystyrene disposable food service containers.
Page 18 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, May 24, 2019 Girls tennis could make playoffs but needs help Saugus captain Kelly Gray charges forward for this return shot in action against Marblehead last Thursday. (Advocate Photos by Greg Phipps) Senior Vi Pham returns this shot in her singles match against Marblehead. Freshman standout Cadence Callahan follows through on this shot in singles action last Thursday. Senior Alana Aldred focuses on the ball during doubles play against Marblehead. By Greg Phipps B efore last Thursday’s home match against a powerful Marblehead team, Saugus girls’ tennis head coach Kristen Gerety said it will take a lot for her squad to make a second straight trip to the postseason this spring. But she added it isn’t completely out of the question. The abundance of wet weather this year could play a part in whether or not the Sachems receive a bid. “There has been some chatter among the [Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association] administration about the overwhelming number of makeups. Some teams need to reschedule since we had such a rainy season,” Gerety explained. “Some are scheduling weekend matches to fall within the May 30 cutoff date. We haven’t had that problem here in Saugus.” Gerety further pointed out that matches which cannot be made up may count as a loss for both teams involved. “A lot of teams are really struggling [so] there’s a slight chance this can work in our favor when the percentages are computed at Seniors Alana Aldred, Vi Pham, Kelly Gray and Collette Webster were honored during the team’s Senior Day celebration last Thursday. the end of May,” she observed. “In the meantime, we continue to train hard.” Last Thursday’s Senior Day match against the Northeastern Conference–leading Magicians ended in a 5-0 loss. Before that, wins over Gloucester and Winthrop and defeats to Danvers and Beverly left the Sachems at 7-7 on the season. That mark fell to 7-8 when Saugus dropped its match against Swampscott on Monday. Road contests later this week against Marblehead and Peabody were set to close out the regular season. The Sachems were playing their last several matches without top singles player Lanna Queiroz, who had to cease competing due to an injury. On Senior Day, a pre-match ceremony honored graduating players Kelly Gray, Alana Aldred, Vi Pham and Collette Webster. World Series Park will host Kids’ Day at State Babe Ruth Tournament in July (Editor’s Note: The following story is based on a press release issued this week by World Series Park.) T he Eastern Massachusetts State Babe Ruth 15-YearOld Tournament will be held at World Series Park in Saugus July 5 through July 10. As part of the tournament, a Kids’ Day will be held on Sunday, July 7 from 1 to 3 p.m. – highlighted by the appearance of Lowell Spinners’ mascot “Canaligator” – there’ll be an obstacle course and games. All children will receive free popcorn and cotton candy. This will be the third time World Series Park has hosted a state tournament. Winning teams from eastern Massachusetts district and sectional tournaments as well as the Saugus Babe Ruth 15-Year-Old All-Star Team will be competing in this 12-game, pool-play tournament. Wheelabrator Saugus has offered to sponsor this tournament. The renewable energy company has been a longtime community partner, repeatedly stepping up to donate to efforts that benefit the youngsters of Saugus. Wheelabrator sponsored the previous state tournaments at World Series Park. On Friday, July 5 at 5 p.m., an opening night ceremony will be conducted on the field. This will include the Lynn English Marine Corps ROTC color guard, introduction of teams, singing of the National Anthem by Kim Tobey, remarks by state and local dignitaries and the throwing out of the ceremonial first pitch by Wheelabrator Saugus General Manager Peter Kendrigan. “We’re honored to have been invited to host this tournament,” World Series Park Superintendent Bob Davis said. “We think it’s great for Saugus, great for Saugus Babe Ruth, which is making a successful comeback, and it provides a great highlight to the 2019 season. We’re also very appreciative of Wheelabrator Saugus for being willing to sponsor this tournament,” he said. A KIDS ’ DAY GUEST: Lowell Spinners’ mascot “Canaligator” will visit the State Babe Ruth Tournament Kids’ Day (July 7) at World Series Park in Saugus. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate)
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, May 24, 2019 Page 19 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler H ere are a few tidbits that you might want to know about this week in Saugus. So what is the big deal? Three to four times a week, I drive 45 minutes to an hour down to Saugus and maybe a shorter time back. I love the human interest stories and taking photos. But the town politics seems to get worse and worse. And some of these tin horn politicians are threatening to “Facebook” me if I don’t report the news of Saugus government in a more favorable light. Some of them want me to placate the town administration and make everything look the happy place it isn’t. Wake up and smell the freaking black coffee, folks. Newspapers are supposed to report on the warts as well as the beauty spots of town government. If I write a story a reader wants to talk about, I will return your message under most circumstances. But demands followed buy threats to call me out as a jerk or some kind of satin on Facebook won’t get you a call back. Actually, I don’t mind getting Facebooked because it helps to improve local readership of a paper that’s already well-read. It’s unbelievable how much controversy that Town Meeting member Ronald Wallace’s resolution has sparked. Some of the stuff going on behind the scenes and some of the feedback I’m getting leads me to believe there’s a lot more to the story that some people apparently feel shouldn’t be told. Two weeks ago, when this year’s Annual Town Meeting opened up, I was outside taking photos of the custodians and their supporters on the picket line. Some told me that there was going to be a resolution read. After the meeting I ran into Ron Wallace, the Precinct 5 Town Meeting member with a long face with a very dejected look. He told me his story, which we reported. I reached out to Town Moderator Stephen N. Doherty, who I’ve enjoyed working with over my four Town Meeting sessions. He never called back. And then I went into my archives after punching in “Town Meeting” and “Resolution.” A 2017 story I wrote involving the resolution initiated by Precinct 4 Town Meeting member Albert J. DiNardo popped up. Very useful background. The story noted he was allowed to discuss his non-binding resolution for a study on health care costs even though it wasn’t on the warrant. Once the motion to table discussion of the resolution died by a slim 17 to 19 vote, the article itself sailed by a wide margin: 36 to 1, with two abstentions. DiNardo argued that Town Meeting has a rich history of its resolutions and warned fellow members to “be careful in abdicating” that option, which is has sometimes had an infl uence in changing views on a local issue. Then, there was what I thought to be an eloquent quote. “It’s always been the practice here that resolutions can be offered at any time,” DiNardo said, noting that a resolution introduced several years ago may have helped keep the Saugus Public Library open. That quote and that story sparked some demands from Mr. DiNardo for me to correct the story and stop using the quote. He told me to call him or he would Facebook me. And he did. Had he said something like “I’d like to talk and give you another perspective on the resolution situation,” I would have called him back an interview. That’s essentially what all reporters do. But in this age of social media -- which don’t engage much in, especially on Facebook -- there public offi cials who would prefer to flap their jaws rather than share their perspective. And some of them don’t seem to understand that people have a right to be interviewed and speak their mind in a Democratic Society. By the way, I think the idea to privatize the custodians is asinine. And that’s based on 46-plus years as a newspaper reporter in about seven diff erent states. If somebody has a beef and wants to opine about the virtues of getting minimum wage janitors from out of town to take care of the new school building that will be opening up next year, call me up and we’ll have coff ee for the next installment of “The Advocate Asks.” But so far, nobody is really going out publicly saying why it would benefi t Saugus Public Schools by dumping the janitors. Al DiNardo Facebooking of me This showed up in a screen shot that a reader want to share with The Saugus Advocate. So, here’s Al DiNardo’s take on our coverage of the resolution controversy: Saugus someplace stupid. Some things never change Rte One waterbreaks and everything. Clearly town meeting was very uncomfortable with resolutions 2 years ago. Despite the fact that the resolution was voted on. There was a motion on the table to table the article. That failed 17 to 19. Keep in mind if one town meeting member change their vote it would have been a tie vote thus allowing the moderator to break the tie.. We can assume that the moderator would have voted to table the matter. Currently Town Meeting has 3 members that has fi lled in as moderator. There was no outcry from the body on restriction of last mondays resolution. The moderator has made it clear that future resolutions must be on the warrant and the Attorney general’s offi ce for local government has substantiated that. A special Town Meeting will be called to hear the resolution now that it is properly posted. Wouldn’t you like proper notice if a resolution were to speak against your issue? The reporter for the Saugus Advocate Mark Voglar NEVER bother to speak to me or call me back on this issue the last 2 weeks. Our own Saugus FAKE news. Memorial Day refl ections I’ve got a very strong, personal bond to Memorial Day. As a reporter and a human being. And about this time every year, it’s my worst week of the year. And I know that a lot of families in town as well as any other town endure the same kind of tragedies, whether getting killed while serving their country or becoming traffic fatalities on the nation’s highways. It happened 41 years ago this weekend. But, I remember it like it was yesterday -- one of the saddest days of my life -- relived over and over each year when millions of people across the country pause to remember those who sacrifi ced their lives for this country. I was working as a reporter on the police beat for the San Angelo (Texas) StandardTimes. And one of my assignments was to write a story about the death toll on West Texas roads and highways. That grim task included coverage of a crash in the Texas Hill Country that killed seven people in one family. There weren’t that many deaths the next day, so the editor on duty asked me to rehash the fatal facts so he could “juice up” a recycled story that had very little new information, but would still run on the front page for the second day in a row. It really bothered me as I left the newsroom that day, knowing how some of us in the media can be so callous in the way we treat these tragedies. I carried out the assignment while expressing some dismay to the insensitive desk editor. I awoke the next morning to a knock on the door of my motel room. The stranger told me it was a family emergency and I needed to call home. So, I walked out into the parking lot to make a dreaded collect to my hometown in Swansea, Mass. My brother, Wayne answered the phone and told me that my twin brother, Lance had gone to a better place and was no longer with us. Here was a U.S. Air Force veteran who survived the Vietnam War -- serving his time in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and ‘Nam -- coming home without a scratch. But on Memorial Day 1978, Lance was one of the 15 people who died over that weekend on Massachusetts roads. On a dark, foggy night, less than an eighth of a mile down the street from my parents’ home, Lance hit a curb with his motorcycle and was fatally injured. As I recalled, he snapped a vertebrae in his neck. Alcohol wasn’t a factor. There weren’t any witnesses to report what happened. We’ll never know whether a passing car or an animal could have caused him to lose control of his motorcycle. Or, whether there was some other kind of fatal distraction. It was a two-hour car ride from my motel room to the nearest airport in Midland, Tex., where I barely caught the last connecting fl ight to Boston that day. I was stuck in Dallas for several hours. More than 12 hours later, I sat in the kitchen of my folks home, reading the local newspaper story about just another Memorial Day traffi c tragedy. But this one really hit home and still resonates painfully every year at this time. Lance was just 25 and was an excellent student, looking forward to his junior year at Southeastern Massachusetts University. So much of life ahead of him. But all his dreams and hopes ended on that Memorial Day. It’s a holiday tragedy that visits hundreds of American families every year. If you head out to the roads this weekend -- especially to do some long distance driving, be safe out there. Enjoy the holiday with family and friends. And take time to say a few prayers for the service people who sacrifi ced their lives in combat duty to defend our American way of life. This one is for seniors Graduation is right around the corner. Next Friday -- just a week from today -- Saugus High School graduates complete their four-year journey through high school. Savor this week. Enjoy your time with family and friends -many that you may not get to spend too much time with in future years. Best wishes to the graduating Sachems, whether they are head off to college, preparing for a stint in the military service or embarking on a career. The 90th Anniversary Celebration for Saugus Lions The celebration of the founding of the Saugus Lions Club which will be happening on Saturday, June 8, at the Saugus Knights of Columbus Hall on 57 Appleton Street, Saugus, during the hours of 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. The event will include a full dinner menu catered by Daniell’s of Danvers, a live band, dancing, raffl es, installation of Lions Club offi cer and certain to be an enjoyable and fun evening. The deadline RSVP for guests to attend is May 29, 2019 and sent to: Patty Fierro 9 Broadway #218 Saugus, MA 01906 Any and all non-members are always invited to attend and the cost is $35.00 pp. Holiday trash delay The Town of Saugus announces that trash and recycling collection will run on a one-day delay from Tuesday, May 28, 2019 through Saturday, June 1, due to the observance of Memorial Day. There will be no collection on Monday, May 27, due to the holiday. Services will resume on a one-day delay from Tuesday, May 28, through Saturday, June 2, Residents whose collection day falls on Monday will be collected on Tuesday. Collection will continue to run on a one-day delay for the remainder of the week. SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 20
Page 20 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, May 24, 2019 SOUNDS | from page 19 The compost site will be open as normal on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 and Saturday, May 25, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Town of Saugus would like to thank everyone for their cooperation. Please contact Solid Waste/ Recycling Coordinator Lorna Cerbone at 781-231-4036 with any Hey Saugus bicyclists. This one’s for you! Registration is Open For the Annual Bike to the Sea Day Ride on Sunday, June 2!! The ride from Everett, through Malden, Revere, Saugus, and Lynn to Nahant Beach is designed to bring attention and support to eff orts to complete the trail. Individual adult registrations cost $25. Family registrations (for two adults and two children) cost $35. You can register online via PayPal below. Registration includes a free tee shirt and free lunch at the Dockside in Malden after the ride for all participants. Riders can choose a shorter 14-mile course or the full 20mile route. The route is mostly off -road from Everett, through Malden, Revere and Saugus, but then goes off road at the Lynn line. Police escorts are usually given to assist bicyclists at major intersections. Meet at the Madeline English School, 105 Woodville Street in Everett, at 8:30 a.m. for the 9 a.m. ride kick-off . Registration includes: • Free tee shirt • Free lunch at the Dockside Restaurant in Malden after the ride. Choice of two rides: 20-mile ride or a shorter 14-mile ride. Route includes off -road and on-road riding. Bicycle helmets required Contact: Steve Winslow 781397-6893 Memorial Day Parade Plans The Saugus Veterans Council is gearing up for the Memorial Day Parade, which is set for tomorrow (Saturday, May 25). The parade will form on Jackson Street at 9 a.m. and step off at 9:30 a.m. The parade route will be as follows: Jackson Street to Lincoln Avenue, to Central Street to Winter Street to Riverside Cemetery and then onto Saugus Town Hall for a ceremony. Prior to this event, the Annual Procopio Road Race will be held, with the start/fi nish and staging to be located in front of Town Hall. CHaRM Recycling DropOff Site open tomorrow The Town of Saugus announces that the community’s Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM) are open to residents on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 pm. The site is located behind the Department of Public Works at 515 Main Street. There is no pre-registration or fee required to enter the site, however proof of residency is required. At the CHaRM center, the Town will accept the same recycling items that can be placed outside for curbside collection each week, such as paper, cardboard, bottles, cans, and glass containers. Additional acceptable items include: TVs and computers (up to three per year per address); bulky rigid plastic items such as Little Tikes toys, laundry baskets, Rubbermaid trash barrels, 5-gallon pails, etc.; car tires up to 22” (for a fee of $3); and textiles such as books, clothing, bedding, pocketbooks, belts, and shoes. Plastic bags are not permitted. Residents are kindly asked to empty recyclables out of any plastic bags, and remove the bags from the site. Residents may call Lorna Cerbone at the Solid Waste and Recycling Department at 781-231-4036 with questions or for more information. Town compost site open tomorrow The Town of Saugus announces that the community’s compost site will be open to residents on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The site is located behind the Department of Public Works at 515 Main Street. Stickers are required to gain seasonal access to the site. Stickers may be purchased for $25 at the Department of Public Works, and the Inspectional Services Department located on the lower level of Town Hall, 298 Central Street. Stickers may also be purchased at the compost site, by check only. Compost site stickers must be permanently placed on the lower left corner of residents’ automobile windshields. Vehicles registered out of state are not permitted. Yard waste must be disposed of in brown compost bags or open containers. The Town will accept grass clippings, leaves, and brush. As in years past, no branches or limbs larger than three inches in diameter are permitted. Entry to the compost site without a sticker will not be allowed. Residents may call Lorna Cerbone at the Solid Waste and Recycling Department at 781-231-4036 with questions or for more information. Ted Reinstein is coming to the Saugus Public Library ‘New Friends of Saugus Public Library’ are happy to announce that Ted Reinstein will be at the library to talk about his book,”Wicked Pissed: New England’s Most Famous Feuds”on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 6:30 PM. Please join us for this free program. Ted Reinstein has been a reporter for “Chronicle”, WCVBTV, Boston’s award-winning, and America’s longest-running, locally produced nightly news magazine since 1997. In addition, he is a regular contributor for the station’s political round table show and sits on WCVB’s Editorial Board. Due to limited seating, reservations are required. Please contact the Reference Desk at 781/231-4168 orsau@noblenet.org. Main Attractions at the Saugus Public Library There’s always something interesting or entertaining going on at the Saugus Public Library -- for people of all ages -from young children to senior citizens. Here are a few events to check out: Friendship Storytime on Fridays continues. This special program for children ages 3, which begins at 9:30 am is sponsored by the Coordinated Family Community Engagement Grant. It can help parents nurture their child’s social and early literacy skill with structured story time. Keeping Us in Stitches returned recently. It will continue every second and third Wednesday, at 3:30 pm Grade 2 and up, and older children can learn to sew using needle, thread (and maybe a sewing machine) with teachers Miss Joyce and Miss Margie. Let’s Get Ready For Kindergarten Playgroup! This program, sponsored by the Coordinated Community Engagement Grant, runs from 10 to 11am on Saturdays. It’s recommended for children ages 3 through 5. The Yoga Experience. Here’s a free, basic yoga class that is ideal for beginners. This 60-minute slow flow class opens with a brief meditation, followed by a gentle warm up, some core strengthening, standing postures, and fl exibility poses. Each session winds down with deep relaxation. Lisa Poto is a registered yoga teacher and a member of the Yoga Alliance. She graduated from Barre & Soul’s 200-hour yoga teacher training program. “Yoga is my passion, and has been transforming in my life. I believe that yoga is SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 21 Get great deals now on advertising rates: 781-983-6187 n Evereretettt, Malden, Revere and Saugus iin E Publishing free every week , Malden, Re ublishing free every week and Saugus et great deals now on advertising r tes: Callall Jim a Jim at 781-983-6187 1. What comic said in several films, “Well, here’s another nice mess you’ve gotten me into”? 2. What holiday was first called Decoration Day? 3. On May 24, 1543, Nicolaus Copernicus died, who believed that what was not the center of the universe? 4. The 1866 poem “The Blue and the Gray” was inspired by what action by Mississippi women? 5. “Pac-man” derived from the term “pakupaku,” which means a mouth’s eating movement in what language? 6. On May 25, 1948, mass production of what antibiotic was first patented? (Hint: start with P.) 7. In poker what hand is higher than a Straight Flush? 8. In “Peanuts” what girl coached a baseball team? 9. In which national park is Ribbon Falls, the country’s highest waterfall? 10. On May 27, 1907, what environmentalist was born? (Hint: initials RC.) 11. What spring vegetable did Louis XIV call the “king of vegetables”? 12. What country and western artist was nicknamed the Drifter? (Hint: initials HW.) 13. What is the world’s tallest obelisk? (Hint: DC.) 14. On May 29, 1917, what first Roman Catholic president was born? 15. What sports hall of fame is in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.? 16. In May 2002 what former U.S. president visited Cuba? 17. What are the four major U.S. entertainment awards? 18. What is Superman’s girlfriend’s name and occupation? 19. In May 1927 what famous Hollywood theatre opened? 20. In May 2000 what TV reality show premiered? Answers below, please no cheating! FROM PAGE 20 1. Oliver Hardy (of Laurel & Hardy) 2. Memorial Day (for decorating graves) 3. Earth 4. They decorated the graves of both Union and Confederate soldiers. 5. Japanese 6. Penicillin 7. Royal Flush 8. Peppermint Patty 9. Yosemite 10. Rachel Carson 11. Asparagus 12. Hank Williams 13. The Washington Monument 14. John Fitzgerald Kennedy 15. The International Swimming Hall of Fame 16. Jimmy Carter 17. Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony 18. Lois Lane, reporter for the “Daily Planet” 19. Grauman’s Chinese Theatre 20. “Survivor”
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, May 24, 2019 Page 21 Obituaries Catherine Z. (Boudette) McCormack Formerly of Saugus age 90 died on Tuesday, May 14th peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Henry McCormack, Jr. Born and raised in Revere, she was the daughter of the late Clayton and Mary (White) Boudette. She graduated from Immaculate Conception class of 1947 as Salutatorian and Class Treasurer. She raised her family in Saugus and was widowed at the age of 47. She worked in the Saugus Public School system as a secretary and librarian for over 20 years. Catherine was known as Sis, Kay and Mrs. Mac. Her family was the center of her life and she loved attending all their events. She would often be found behind home plate SOUNDS | from page 20 for everybody. It is your own personal exploration and journey,” Poto said. If this is something that sounds appealing to you or worth a try, show up in the Community Room at the Saugus Public Library Wednesday, May 29 at 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday, June 4 at 1 p.m.; Wednesday, June 12 at 1 p.m.; Wednesday, June 19 at 6:30 p.m.; and Wednesday, June 26 at 6:30 p.m. A letter from the MassDOT to southbound drivers Dear Staff /Constituents/Patients (etc): Eff ective April 1, MassDOT hasl begin a two-year rehabilitation project of the Tobin Bridge and Chelsea Viaduct which together carry Route 1 through Chelsea, over the Mystic River, and into Boston. This project, known as the Tobin Bridge/Chelsea Curves Rehabilitation will, ensure that at many softball games, keeping the “offi cial” score. She put everyone ahead of herself. She was a strong, fearless woman of remarkable faith. She opened her home and heart to all in need and volunteered time to many causes. Her generosity and kindness will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Catherine leaves her loving children, Betty & Tom Smith of Rowley, Bob & Helen McCormack of Groveland, Rick & Robin McCormack of Hudson, NH, Steve & Becky McCormack of Dover, NH, Patty McCormack & Barb Rush of Saugus, Dave & Lynn McCormack of Wakefi eld, Kate McCormack of Topsfi eld; 16 cherished grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews; sister of the late Irene & her late husband Al Guidara, the late Richard & his wife Theresa Boudette, the late Robert & his late wife Molly Boudette, the late the elevated portions of Route 1 which have not been signifi - cantly rehabilitated since the 1970’s can continue to safely and effi ciently carry passenger and freight traffi c in and out of Boston. This vital project will have inevitable traffi c impacts. 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