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SAUGUS Have a Safe & Happy Memorial Day Weekend! CAT Vol. 25, No.21 -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday HONORING A FALLEN HERO P D ATC TE E 781-233-4446 Friday, May 26, 2023 Unfi nished Business A week after the defeat of the Cliftondale Square Overlay Zoning District article, its creator has called on selectmen to address public safety issues and to keep Cliftondale revitalization a top priority By Mark E. Vogler recinct 2 Town Meeting Member Joseph Vecchione this week called on selectmen to exercise their authority as traffic commissioners to address safety concerns in Cliftondale Square. “Based on the comments from several Board members on Monday, traffi c, pedestrian UNFINISHED | SEE PAGE 2 Old School Social Network A PEN PAL PIZZA PARTY: Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree (seated at left) was among the 90 adult pen pals who got to meet their fourth grade pen pals from the Belmonte STEAM Academy last Friday at the Saugus Senior Center. Seated next to Crabtree are fourth-graders Jeremy Garcia and Andrey Barbosa – who exchanged letters with the town manager. Standing behind, pictured from left to right, are Interim School Superintendent Michael Hashem, fourth-graders Sonny Santiago and Davi Astine and Fourth Grade Teacher Tracey Ragucci. Please see inside for more photos and story. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Retired U.S. Army Corporal Frank DeFronzo, a disabled veteran, joined by his service dog Roxie, earlier this week visited the Riverside Cemetery grave of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Arthur F. DeFranzo – the Medal of Honor recipient who was killed in action on June 10, 1944, near Vaubadon, France. Please see inside for more photos and Memorial Day coverage. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS - Welcome Home to Essex Street Condos! Saugus’s newest condo complex featuring 2 bedrooms, bright and sunny corner unit, fully appliance, eatin kitchen with granite counters and ceramic tile flooring, NEW central air and GAS heat, NEW windows, wood flooring, freshly painted, storage closet, off street parking, coin-op laundry in building, intercom system. Nicely appointed throughout – nothing to do but move in! Super convenient location, low fee, low maintenance – affordable home ownership! You won’t be disappointed!! Time to OWN and STOP renting!! Offered at $329,900 View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com iht 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 f th y View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. g Have a Safe & Happy Memorial Day! ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE 1978-2023 Celebrating 45 Years in Business! s! Regular Unleaded $3.259 MidUnleaded $3.739 Super $3.899 Diesel Fuel $3.799 Heating Oil at the Pump $4.759 $2.99 9 DEF HEATING OI 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS Hours. Mon.-Wed. 6AM - 6PM / Thurs. & Fri. 6AM - 7PM / Sat. 7AM / Sun. 9AM-5PM Prices subject to change DIESEL TRUCK STOP FLEET

Page 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 26, 2023 A security expert shares his knowledge about the problem in a June 8 talk at the Saugus Public Library Cyber Hackers and Attackers (The following info is from a press release issued by the Saugus Public Library this week.) T he Saugus Public Library is offering a special program on June 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room: “Let’s Discuss Cyber: Hackers, Attackers, and Thieves with Robert Siciliano.” Robert will be discussing various hack attacks, how they occur and how to prevent them. His intention is to shine a light on different scenarios that affect consumers, and what to do to make sure they become a tougher target. This interactive time together will use real-life TOWN MEETING | FROM PAGE 1 safety, and traffic flow is the next obstacle to tackle,” Vecchione wrote in a four-page examples to instruct attendees on how to avoid the risks associated with hackers, attackers and thieves. Robert is a 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, which is a cyber social identity and personal protection security awareness training program. Attendance is limited to 45 people. Visit https://www.sauguspubliclibrary.org/ events to register. This program is free, open to the public and sponsored by the New Friends of the Saugus Public Library. letter to selectmen, referring to last week’s Annual Town Meeting deliberations. “While I still hold that this should have been done concurrently with addressing the critical piece that is zoning and land use as our Master Plan and 40 years worth of studies clearly laid out, it’s up to you as traffic commissioners to proactively do something about that,” he said. Vecchione was the architect of the article that would have created a Cliftondale Square Overlay Zoning District. Town Meeting members supported the article by a 23-18 majority vote, but the measure failed to get the two-thirds supermajority required for passage. But in his letter dated May 17 – two days after the Town Meeting vote – Vecchione made recommendations on what selectmen can do to improve Cliftondale Square, many of them safety-related. Vecchione said selectmen should • Communicate with the MBTA to replace the decrepit and inaccessible bus enclosure adjacent to Jackson Street. He said the town should petition the state legislative delegation to obtain a new enclosure that complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. • Press for the town manager, in collaboration with selectmen, the DPW and the Saugus Police Department, to develop a temporary pilot program to study how removing parking on one side of the street helps with both safety and traffic flow. • Create a signage plan to replace outdated or damaged signage and install new timed parking signage that is missing on Lincoln Avenue. • Stripe on-street parking to define what is a spot and what is not a spot. • Repair damaged and Honor. Respect. Gratitude. We are truly grateful. Thank You. We’ll be closed Monday, May 29th in observance of the holiday. You can access your accounts using our ATMs and Online & Mobile Banking. Thank you! temporary telephone poles, clean up conduit and repair sidewalks throughout the area. People in wheelchairs struggle to navigate some of these sidewalks. • Provide increased public safety at targeted times. • Petition state legislation to acquire additional flashing crossing beacons in Cliftondale. There should be flashing beacons at heavily used intersections, including at Banana Splitz and from Blue Moon Smoke Shop, Vecchione said. • Use pre-existing traffic reports and make them more accessible to the public. “There are a lot of good points in here, and I think we should take them seriously,” Selectman Corinne Riley said of Vecchione’s report. EspeRobert Siciliano will talk about cyber social identity and personal protection in a special program nex t month. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) cially the safety issues, she stressed. Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Debra Panetta agreed that the report contained some good suggestions. The town needs to repair sidewalks and address the ADA compliance issues. Selectman Jeffrey Cicolini said he leaned toward supporting Vecchione’s article, noting “It was several steps in the right direction.” Cicolini said he thought that somebody should have offered an amendment to remove the controversial height requirement out of the zoning to make it more palatable. “Unfortunately, the people who own a lot of the storefronts aren’t investing. “We’re sort of stuck in status quo. I do hope this doesn’t go away. I do hope someone picks up the ball,” Cicolini said. Crabtree said he thought the report contained some good information. Crabtree said there was no guarantee that the article, if adopted, would affect the desired changes that would spur revitalization. “Zoning is an experiment,” Crabtree said. “To change the zoning in Cliftondale, you’re not going to know what happens,” he said. The town manager talked about the uniqueness of the town and its two centers of town (Cliftondale and Saugus Center) that are both vying for commercial business to stay relevant, in addition to Route 1. Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano called the Cliftondale article’s failure to win two-thirds majority support from Town Meeting “a

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 26, 2023 Page 3 Honoring a Fallen Hero A revere Army veteran is a frequent visitor to the gravesite of Medal of Honor recipient By Mark E. Vogler R etired U.S. Army Corporal Frank DeFronzo was born nearly two decades after Saugus Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Arthur F. DeFranzo was killed in action in World War II. But DeFronzo, whose name is spelled slightly differently than the hero he claims as his second cousin, said he’s spent many days at the Riverside Cemetery making sure DeFranzo has a good miniature American flag at his gravesite. “Twice a month or more I come down here to pay my respects to him and all of the veterans,” DeFronzo said in an interview this week. “I’ve been coming here for a long time. My father took me down here when I was a kid. He and Arthur were very close. My father’s father and Frank DeFronzo at Riverside Cemetery (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Arthur’s father were brothers,” he said. “I’m a DeFronzo, which is different than DeFranzo. The name got screwed up when our families came over here,” he said. DeFronzo, 60, of Revere, is a disabled veteran who is accompanied by his service dog, Roxie. He doesn’t like to talk about his military service, other than to say he served with the U.S. Army’s 7th Cavalry Regiment. His focus these days is makMEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Arthur F. DeFranzo (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) ing sure Staff Sergeant DeFranzo has a flag. “I replace the flag in the winter when it gets tattered,” DeFronzo said. “I always make sure he has a flag. He needs to have one 24-7.” DeFranzo is one of more than 3,500 Americans to have received the Medal of Honor – the highest military decoration presented by the United States government to a member of its armed forces since 1863 – and one of more than 600 who received the medal posthumously. DeFranzo Medal of Honor island is located near J. Pace & Son and the S/Sgt. Arthur F. DeFranzo V.F.W. Post 2346 building. DeFranzo’s heroics and sacrifice U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Arthur F. DeFranzo was the Saugus World War II war hero who received the Medal of Honor posthumously for sacrificing his life to save fellow soldiers. The casket containing his body laid in state at Saugus Town Hall for three days, and he received a military funeral at Riverside Cemetery. Staff Sergeant DeFranzo’s official Medal of Honor citation reads: HERO | SEE PAGE 4 9 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-8 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Wednesday Thursday Friday Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Private Parties Private Parties 4-11 p.m. Saturday 12-11 p.m. $9.00 $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com

Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 26, 2023 Officer Harold L. Vitale Memorial Fund continues legacy, 38 years later awarding scholarships to local high school students O n Saturday, June 17, local high school students from Saugus, Revere and some surrounding communities will be awarded scholarships at a gathering including their families at the Officer Harold L. Vitale Memorial Park on Ballard Street in Saugus – near the 38th anniversary date of the late officer’s ulGerry 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 timate sacrifice, (E.O.W. June 18, 1985). All of the 2023 recipients will be announced in just a few days; a partial list of awards includes local resident Sofia Caruso, who attends Bishop Fenwick High School. “We are excited to be able to host our annual scholarships awards ceremony … near the anniversary date of his ultimate sacrifice, June 18. The event allows us an opportunity to meet deserving students and their families,” said Les Vitale, brother of the late officer. “For over 30 years we’ve hosted the ceremony at the Memorial Park named after Harold to honor his life and reflect on his years of service and sacrifice.” Dick Vitale said, “The cost of a secondary education is soaring and continues to be a challenge for students and their families further compounded by things like the Covid outbreak, a struggling economy, rising interest rates and a shaky stock market. By providing scholarships serves to cover a small part of the students’ overall costs.” He went on to say, “This day provides us a great sense of pride and allows us to spend time at the Park named after Harold here in Saugus where Harold worked protecting the community and where we experience the continued support of Town officials, members in public safeOur 50th Anniversary Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! Chris 2023 * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES R.Y.O. TOBACCO & TUBES ON SALE! SPECIAL SALE! TRAVEL HUMIDORS & ALL BONGS! ALL MAJOR BRANDS Singles * Tins * Bundles * Boxes CIGAR SMOKER’S DELIGHT! 15 Handmade Cigars - (incl. a Cohiba) $43.95 NEW STORE HOURS: Mon. - Sat.: 9AM - 7PM Sunday & Holidays: 9AM - 6PM A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 --------HUMIDORS ON SALE! STARTING AT $99. 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Even though we grew up without having him around us, this Reception and our August charity golf outing allowed us to get to know him and be part of turning a tragedy into a sense of pride and lets us stop to recognize the police officers like him for their service to the community,” said Victoria. Nick Vitale added, “we’ve gotten to meet some of his retired co-workers over the years and hear some great stories about him, and we’ve even gotten to know some of the current members of the Department that stop by every year to pay their respects. They have a tough job, so we’re proud to show our support and respect them for walking the Thin Blue Line every day.” Eileen Vitale, wife of the late officer remarked, “June 18th HERO | FROM PAGE 3 “For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life, above and beyond the call of duty, on June 10, 1944, near Vaubadon, France. As scouts were advancing across an open field, the enemy suddenly opened fire with several machineguns and hit 1 of the men. S/ Sgt. DeFranzo courageously moved out in the open to the aid of the wounded scout and was himself wounded but brought the man to safety. Refusing aid, S/Sgt. DeFranzo reentered the open field and led the advance upon the enemy. There were always at least 2 machine guns bringing unrelenting fire upon him, but will always be a tough day for me to get through, but I love all that we do to remember Harold. The Memorial Park Reception, giving scholarships and our annual golf tournament are good days for me. Our charity work allows us to continue supporting victims’ advocacy programs of some great organizations that helped me get through the difficult times like the National and NE C.O.P.S. (National Concerns of Police Survivors and N.E. C.O.P.S.) and the N.L.E.O.M.F. (National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund). They are amazing organizations who helped us out back in 1985 and we stay involved and give back to them with our support to this day.” The Officer Harold L. Vitale Memorial Fund, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization and was created in 1992 some seven years after his death. Officer Vitale was killed in the line of duty in the early morning hours of June 18, 1985, while attempting to make an arrest, when he was dragged over 1,000 feet to his death. Officer Vitale was 42 at the time and married to his wife Eileen, and they lived in Ipswich with three children: Paul, Michelle and Jaclyn. Officer Vitale’s badge #17 was retired upon his death. The Officer Vitale Memorial Park was constructed by the Town of Saugus in 1992 in his honor. The Memorial Fund Annual Golf Tournament will be held once again on the first Monday in August (August 8) at Ipswich Country Club – for the 28th time. Medal of Honor monument in Saugus (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) S/Sgt. DeFranzo kept going forward, firing into the enemy and 1 by 1 the enemy HERO | SEE PAGE 7

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Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 26, 2023 A Pen pal Pizza Party Fourth-graders and Saugus seniors get to meet over lunch after sharing letters since last fall By Mark E. Vogler T he Saugus Senior Center threw a special pizza party for about 90 fourth-graders from the Belmonte STEAM Academy last Friday. But the pizza wasn’t the main course. The young students finally got to meet the pen pals they’ve been sharing letters with over the past several months. “Both groups have really been looking forward to this first-time meeting,” Fourth Grade Teacher Brigitte Vaudo said of the project she initiated last fall with the 22 students in her classroom. It spread to other classrooms at the Belmonte. “It’s not just about the pizza. It’s a learning experience for the students and it’s something that the seniors really enjoyed, too,” she said. “What you brought to our students was pure joy,” Vaudo later told the senior citizens. The vast majority of the pen pals who connected with the students are senior citizens who frequent the Saugus Senior Center. And there were a few middle-aged people involved, too. Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree, whose son Brody was among the Belmonte fourth-graders participating, exchanged several letters with 10-year-old Andrey Barbosa, one of the fourth-graders. “We got to talk about our family history and where our ancestors are from,” Crabtree said. Andrey got to learn the important role that his pen pal plays in Saugus. “He makes choices for the town,” he said of Crabtree. In an era when interpersonal communications is dominated by texts and emails, Crabtree called it “a great exercise that gets kids to think about what they’re going to write.” “It’s so different these days in the way we communicate with each other. Not a lot of people take the time to write letters. So, this was a great experience for these kids,” he said. Vaudo planned and organized “The Student and Senior Pen Pal Project” – a special proPIZZA PARTY | SEE PAGE 16 Student pen pal artist Amelia (left) with one of the drawings she did of her pen pal Joanie Allbee, which now hangs on Joanie’s refrigerator. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) NO GENERATION GAP HERE: Left to right: 10-year-old Scott Brennan and 99-year-old Annette Slocomb enjoyed a pizza lunch together last Friday, meeting for the first time after being pen pals for several months. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Fourth-grader Samantha Williams (left) with her pen pal, Cheryl Roberto, a longtime outreach worker at the Saugus Senior Center (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler)

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 26, 2023 ~ The Old Sachem ~ Page 7 Nine Excellent Years J ames Nathaniel Brown was born on Feb. 17, 1936, in St. Simons, Georgia. His father, Swinton Brown, was a professional boxer, and his mother, Theresa, was a homemaker. Brown’s family moved to Manhasset, New York, on Long Island, living with his grandmother and mother. Jim was a standout at the local high school, Manhasset Secondary School, earning 13 letters in his four years – football, lacrosse, baseball, basketball – and running track. He had a record 38 points per game average in basketball at Manhasset. He died this week. Jim entered Syracuse University as a phenom in 1953. In 1954, his sophomore year, he was the second leading rusher on the football team. As a junior he rushed for 666 yards, 5.2 average yards per carry and was selected as a Second-team All American. In 1956, as a senior, Brown set the University record for the highest season rushing average, 6.2, and the most touchdowns in a single game, 6. As a running back he rushed for 986 yards, which was third best in the nation, and scored 14 touchdowns. Syracuse only HERO | FROM PAGE 4 emplacements became silent. While advancing he was again wounded, but continued on until he was within 100 yards of the enemy position and even as he fell, he kept fi ring his rifl e and waving his men forward. When his company came up behind him, S/Sgt. DeFranzo, despite his many severe wounds, played eight games that season, and Jim in the regular season fi nale rushed for six touchdowns and 197 yards, and also kicked seven extra points for a University record of 43 points in a single game in a 61-7 rout of Colgate. That year he was a consensus fi rst team All-American and fi nished fi fth in the Heisman Trophy voting. The Orangemen went to the Cotton Bowl, where he rushed for 132 yards, scored three touchdowns and kicked three extra points. A blocked extra point after the Syracuse touchdown led to a 28-27 loss to Texas Christian University. He was a multi athlete at Syracuse; he excelled in basketball, track and lacrosse, in addition to his football talents. His sophomore season he had a 15-points-per-game average and was the second highest scorer for the team. He lettered in track and was fi fth in the National Championship decathlon. As a junior he averaged 11.3 PPG in basketball and was a second-team All American in lacrosse. As a senior he was a fi rst-team All American in lacrosse, scoring 43 goals in 10 games to rank second in scoring nationally. suddenly raised himself and once more moved forward in the lead of his men until he was again hit by enemy fi re. In a fi nal gesture of indomitable courage, he threw several grenades at the enemy machine gun position and completely destroyed the gun. In this action, S/Sgt. DeFranzo lost his life, but by bearing the brunt of the enemy fi re in leading the attack, he preEverett Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 “Same name, phone number & address for over half a century. We must be doing something right!” •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Free Estimates •Fully Licensed •Roofing • Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com •Free Estimates •Fully Licensed Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! He was inducted into the Lacrosse Hall of Fame. 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He was selectvented a delay in the assault which would have been of considerable benefi t to the foe, and he made possible his company’s advance with a minimum of casualties. The extraordinary heroism and magnifi cent devotion to duty displayed by S/Sgt. DeFranzo was a great inspiration to all about him, and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the armed forces. ed to the Pro Bowl each of his nine seasons and scored three touchdowns in his fi nal year. With Brown leading the way, Cleveland won the NFL Championship in 1964, and was runner-up in 1957 and 1965. His next life force was acting in fi lms. Before the 1964 season, he played a buffalo soldier in the Western fi lm “Rio Conchos.” He was next in a fi lm shot in London in 1966, MGM’s “Dirty Dozen,” where he was cast as a convict sent to France during World War II to assassinate German offi cers before the D-Day invasion. He played a villain in a 1967 episode of “I Spy” and was signed to a multi-fi lm contract by MGM. He got his fi rst leading role in the fi lm “The Split” in 1969 and followed it with “Riot,” a prison fi lm. Jim appeared in 44 fi lms, including the movie “100 Rifl es.” In the 80s he mostly appeared in television shows, including “Knight Rider” and “CHiPs.” He teamed up with Vin Scully and George Allen as a color analyst in CBS football games. His autobiography, “Out of Bounds,” was published in 1989 by Zebra Books, co-written by Steve Delsohn, “The Old Sachem,” Bill Stewart (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Joanie Allbee) and Brown was the subject of the book “Jim: The Author’s Self-Centered Memoir of the Great Jim Brown” by James Toback. The Sporting News selected Jim Brown as the Greatest Football Player of All Time in 2002, and he was also selected for the same honor in 2014 by the New York Daily News, which anyone who saw him play will agree. I remember seeing him play on television in the 60s and was always astonished by his capabilities. 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Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 26, 2023 Sachems finish strong by winning three of four By Greg Phipps I n a season where it lost several close, late-inning affairs, the Saugus High School baseball team may have gotten past that lategame hurdle by emerging victorious in three of its final four regular-season games. After shutting out Northeast Metro Tech last Monday, the Sachems edged Winthrop, 5-4, in a road contest last Wednesday and pulled out a 6-5 extra-inning battle at Gloucester on Monday. The win at Gloucester concluded the 2023 season for the Sachems, who finished 4-16 overall. That mark could easily have been better had Saugus been able to come out on top in some tight games this spring. Against Gloucester, righty Cam Bernard pitched six and a third innings and fanned nine batters. Jordan Rodriguez took over for him with one out in the seventh and ended up with the win by going an inning and twothirds. Cam Soroko, the team’s leading hitter, had a big day with four hits and a home run. Saugus smacked 13 hits all told, perhaps its best total offensive output of the season. The Sachems were defeated, 8-3, by Swampscott last Friday in the team’s final home game at World Series Park. Last Wednesday at Winthrop, Saugus came out of the gate fast with four runs in the top of the first inning. The host Vikings responded with two of their own in the bottom of the frame and eventually tied the game at four apiece. The Sachems broke that deadlock with a single tally in the top of the sixth and made it stand up. For Saugus, it was a reversal of numerous 2023 storylines, where the opponent was the one to score the late winning run. Danny Zeitz doubled and drove in two runs, while Nathan Soroko and Shane Bourque each knocked in runs. Connor Bloom contributed a single. Pitchers Bernard and Cam Soroko combined to fan nine batters. Shane Bourque drove in one of Saugus’s five runs in a 5-4 win at Winthrop last Wednesday. Pitcher Cam Bernard went sixplus innings for Saugus in an extra-inning, season-ending victory over Gloucester on Monday. Sachems make postseason for 7th straight year Q By Greg Phipps ualifying for the state playoffs for the seventh season in a row was just one of the recent achievements for the Saugus High School softball team. With a 14-7 win over Salem last Saturday at the Belmonte School Field, the Sachems also clinched their ~ ANNOUNCEMENT~ REVERE AMERICAN LEGION POST # 61 Is reopening soon! second Northeastern Conference Lynch Division title in three years. They were the runner-up last year and have gone 22-2 in the division over the past three seasons. A 16-4 mercy-rule victoWe are happy to announce that we have begun making reservations for our function hall. At 249 Broadway, Revere for events after May 20, 2023 For information, please call 781-284-9511 * Leave your name and telephone number. ry over Swampscott last Wednesday was Saugus’s 10th win of the spring and earned the Sachems, who sport a roster exclusively of underclassmen players, their postseason berth. “I’m extremely proud of these kids for what they have been able to accomplish this season, especially given the fact that we are so young,” said Head Coach Steve Almquist after the Salem win. “Going into the season there were a lot of unknowns, and I don’t think anybody saw this type of season unfolding.” The offense was at its best against Salem as Lily Ventre led the way with four hits, two triples and two RBIs. Devany Millerick added three hits and two RBIs, and Ava Rogers and Kaitlyn Pugh combined for four hits (two each). Rogers drove in two and Maria Silva (hit and two RBIs) and Sydney Deleidi (RBI) chipped in as well. Pitcher Taylor Deleidi hurled a complete game victory, and Alexa Morello, Danica Schena and Isabella Natalucci had standout defensive games. Hannah Duong was key on the basepaths with several stolen bases. The Sachems put Ava Rogers was one of Saugus’s major offensive contributors as the Sachems qualified for the playoffs for the seventh season in a row. the game away for good by scoring nine times over the final three innings. Against Swampscott, the bats were again in full gear as the Sachems collected 20 hits total. Taylor Deleidi was the winning pitcher. Pugh socked four hits, including two doubles and a triple plus two RBIs. Millerick and Rogers each contributed three hits and two RBIs, and Ventre and Morello both recorded two hits and drove in two. Sydney Deleidi finished with three knocks. Duong drove in a run with her first varsity base hit, while Schena drilled a triple and Abby Enwright and Silva both reached base safely. Saugus put the contest away early by scoring six times in the first inning. A 10-2 loss at Masconomet on Monday and a close 6-5 defeat against Somerville on Sophomore Hannah Duong drove in a run with her first varsity hit in Saugus’s playoff-clinching win over Swampscott last Wednesday. Tuesday left Saugus with an 11-8 overall record entering this Thursday’s regular-season finale at Pentucket. Almquist said the performance of this year’s squad is “a credit to the hard work that these kids have put in along with the outstanding job preparing these kids by my assistant coaches Amanda Naso [the junior varsity head coach], Joe Cimetti, Mike Shaw, Anthony Ascolese, and Billy Enwright.” In the Somerville contest, Taylor Deleidi hurled a complete-game effort with five strikeouts. Millerick posted three hits and drove in two runs while Rogers brought in a run with a triple. Sydney Deleidi had two hits.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 26, 2023 Page 11 Saugus Gardens in the Spring Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable By Laura Eisener R achel Carson’s birthday is tomorrow, May 27. Most remembered for her book “Silent Spring,” which led to the banning of DDT and more scrutiny of pesticides and other chemicals’ effects on the natural world, she was a marine biologist who became a great advocate of conserving nature. At this peak time of spring, we especially appreciate some of her memorable words: “Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life.” Birds are nesting in the trees and sometimes in some other surprising locations like hanging flower baskets. It makes sense to postpone pruning if you have observed a bird nesting in a tree or shrub until the babies have flown. Charles Zapolski in North Saugus has a charming tenant at his house this spring. He says, “Ruby the Robin has chosen a corner on the house to raise her family.” Forget-me-not (Myosotis spp.) belongs to the Borage family (Boraginaceae). There are many stories about how it got its name, which is similar in many European languages. German and Dutch names for the plant translate to Forget Me Not, and No-Me-Olvides in Spanish means the same. Whatever its origin, the common name goes back centuries in most European countries. The Latin name, however, means mouse ear, referring to the size and shape of the leaf of several species. The one we are most familiar with is woodland forget-me-not (Myosotis sylvestris), which is a shortlived but prolifically self-seeding, sun-loving perennial. Many groups have historically used the flower as a symbol to remember those who have passed away, or who are missing or suffering. It can also mean loyalty and a “true blue” attachment in a romantic relationship. In World War I, it was the flower most often used to commemorate war veterans and added to Memorial Day bouquets. Poppies, especially red ones, because of the poem “In Flanders’ Fields” by Canadian soldier John McCrae in 1915, also became a Memorial Day symbol. Chinese forget-me-not (Cynoglossum amabile) has very similar blossoms and is in the same family. It blooms somewhat later in the season. Siberian bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla) is another plant in the borage family with similar five-petalled blue flowers, but very different foliage. The leaves are heart shaped and deep green, although the variety ‘Jack Frost’ has silvery markings which add interest to the leaves from spring through fall. Siberian bugloss blooms in spring and frequently again in the fall, but in summer the main attraction is the foliage. These plants are among the true blue flowering perennials likely to be in bloom on Memorial Day every year. Red, white and blue flowers are in great demand, especially between Memorial Day and Independence Day. This patriotic porch arrangement of annuals will keep blooming through summer. The front step holds red and purple million bells (Callibrachoa hybrids), since dark purple can often pass for deep blue, a color in short supply among flowers! The upper pot contains lobelia (one of the few annual flowers which is a true blue), white petunias and Forget-me-nots have sky blue flowers and are often associated with Memorial Day. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) Patriotic annuals adorn these front steps in Lynnhurst for Memorial Day. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) Ruby the Robin is nesting in a corner of Charles Zapolski’s house. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate by Charles Zapolski) red verbena as well as pinwheels whirling in the wind. Memorial Day marks the “unofficial start of summer” and the time of year when we can reasonably expect to be frost free until fall, so annuals can be planted outside with confidence. This is one of the busiest times of year for garden centers and nurseries, with people getting their gardens and yards ready for summer events, weddings and graduations as well as planning barbecues and anticipating good weather for outdoor activities. One morning this week, I went by and saw that the front gardens and walkway of Town Hall were being transformed with a delightful array of tropical plants and annuals, just in time for the Memorial Day activities this weekend. Editor’s Note: Laura Eisener is ‘Jack Frost’ Siberian bugloss is a reliable spring bloomer with a sky blue flower and silvery marked foliage. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) An array of new flowers and plants were installed around Town Hall on Tuesday morning by the crew of The Landscapers, Inc. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) 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.

Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 26, 2023 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Good morning, Saugus! Today (Friday, May 26) marks the beginning of the long Memorial Day weekend when Saugus and communities throughout the nation pause to reflect on the brave sacrifices of Americans who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. At about 3 p.m. today, Veterans Graves Registration Officer Randy Briand and his army of helpers will converge on Riverside Cemetery to place miniature American flags on each of the veterans’ graves. The local Boy and Girl Scouts are usually the nucleus of the volunteers. But Randy welcomes any help he can get. And if you have some free time this afternoon and are in a patriotic mood, come down to Riverside Cemetery and help by flagging a few of the veterans’ graves. The town’s annual Memorial Day Parade is the weekend’s main event and is set for tomorrow (Saturday, May 27). Bands, marchers, vehicles and other participants will gather at the staging area at Anna Parker Field at 124 Essex St. at 9 a.m. The parade will begin at 10 a.m., traveling the same parade route as last year: down Essex Street toward Cliftondale Square, down Lincoln Avenue, onto Central Street, to Winter Street and into Riverside Cemetery for the Memorial Day Ceremonies. Retired U.S. Navy Capt. Stephen L. Castinetti, commander of the Saugus Veterans Council, said this year’s parade will feature a media truck that will display sites that honor Saugus veterans and photos of deceased military men and women. A video prepared by Saugus TV Studio Associate John Prudent will be running throughout the parade, and residents will be able to view it. Frank Manning, the outgoing commander of Cpl Scott J. Procopio Saugus American Legion Post 210, has been chosen as this year’s parade grand marshal. A former U.S. Senator and Ambassador to New Zealand will be this year’s keynote speaker. Castinetti said this year’s parade will include Junior ROTC color guard units from Beverly, Peabody, Revere and Salem. Guy Moley, the man behind local charity car shows, will arrange to have some classic cars in the parade. Martin Cox has offered to bring three military vehicles with him. The ceremony at Riverside Cemetery is expected to take place at about 11 or 11:15 a.m., according to Castinetti. On Monday evening from 5:30 p.m. to dusk, the Saugus Veterans Council will be sponsoring Motorcycle Monday at Fuddruckers on Route 1 North. People can visit the Fuddruckers parking lot, check out the motorcycles and enjoy a burger while supporting the Saugus Veterans Council. This will be a regular Monday evening event throughout the summer. Saugus, be safe Memorial Day Weekend is traditionally one of the busiest traveling periods of the year. The heavy traffic – with people rushing to family outings and get-togethers with friends – makes it a dangerous time to be out on the highways. It’s a period where traffic fatalities are known to spike. It’s also the time of the year when fun outdoor activities can turn tragic. Warmer weather might make an outdoor lake seem inviting to swimmers who are oblivious to posted warning signs and not familiar with the hazardous conditions that could prove fatal. If you are traveling on the highways this weekend, drive safely. If you are participating in outdoor events, play it safe and don’t engage in risky behavior. I plan to attend the Memorial Day Parade and ceremony in Saugus tomorrow. And on Sunday, I plan to go down to Swansea in Southeastern Massachusetts to put flowers on the veterans’ graves of family members in my hometown cemetery. One of them is my late twin brother, Lance, who was killed in a motorcycle accident on Memorial Day of 1978. Lance, who served with the U.S. Air Force in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam during scary times during the Vietnam War, was an honor roll student going into his junior year at the then Southeastern Massachusetts University – now UMass Dartmouth – at the time of his accident. And so it goes: On a dark, foggy night, less than a quarter of a mile from my folks’ house in Swansea, he hit a curb with his motorcycle and went flying off the vehicle. He died quickly after snapping a vertebra, according to the doctors. My brother – the Air Force veteran who came home safely after dangerous duty in Southeast Asia – was a Memorial Day traffic fatality statistic. It’s something you never forget. Big week ahead for the Class of 2023 Next week marks the final days together for the students of the Saugus High School graduating Class of 2023. Besides graduation rehearsals, there will be special activities throughout the week for the seniors. The 152 Commencement Exercises of Saugus High School is set for Friday, June 2, in Christie Serino Jr. Memorial Stadium adjacent to the new Saugus Middle-High School Complex. Holiday delay on trash/ recycling pickup The Town of Saugus announced that trash and recycling collection will run on a one-day delay for the Memorial Day Holiday. Trash and recycling will not be collected on Monday, May 29, due to the holiday. Collection will resume on a one-day delay on Tuesday, May 30. Residents are kindly asked to leave trash and recycling curbside by 7 a.m. the day after their normally scheduled collection day. The Town of Saugus would like to thank everyone for their cooperation. Please contact Solid Waste/Recycling Coordinator Scott A. Brazis at 781-2314036 with any questions. “Saugus Over Coffee” The next “Saugus Over Coffee” forum has been set for Tuesday, June 20, at 6:30 p.m., when we will be featuring Precinct 6. We will be sending out invitation soon – via email and letters to the homes of each of the five Town Meeting members For those unfamiliar with the “Saugus Over Coffee” forums, they are cosponsored by The Saugus Advocate and the Saugus Public Library. The primary purpose is to give citizens in each of the town’s 10 precincts an opportunity to voice their concerns about top issues in their respective precincts. It also gives them an opportunity to meet their Town Meeting representatives and chat over a cup of coffee or tea. Town Meeting members will benefit by getting to know more about concerns in their precincts. Viewers of the forums videotaped by Saugus TV will also get to learn a little about the history or interesting things about the precinct being featured each month. One of my major hopes for the forums is that it spurs an interest for citizens to become potential candidates for Town Meeting in this fall’s town election. The public should keep in mind that there was a paucity of candidates for Town Meeting seats in the town elections back in 2021. In five of the 10 precincts, only five candidates ran for the five seats. That means half of the 50-member body was elected without competition. Stay tuned for more information as “Saugus Over Coffee” continues. Here is the remaining schedule: Precinct 6 – June 20; Precinct 7 – July 10; Precinct 8 – August 14; Precinct 9 – September 11; Precinct 10 – October 23. Please check with The Saugus Advocate or library for any changes in dates. Residents can check the programming guide on the station’s website (www.saugustv.org) for dates and times. A video of the forum will also be available for viewing on the station’s vimeo page within a day or two after the event – www.vimeo.com/ saugustelevision. A June run for Mission Ready Marine veteran Brandon Montella, the U.S. Marine veteran who completed a 100-mile run last Veterans Day to honor local veterans and to raise money for his nonprofit cause, announced he has scheduled a 5K fund-raising run/walk through Breakheart Reservation this summer. The event – set for 10 a.m. Saturday, June 10 – is to benefit his 501C3 Mission Ready, which provides fitness programs and events to under-resourced youth and veterans. Here’s a link to the event with all the information and sponsors on the site: https://runsignup.com/Race/ MA/Saugus/MissionReady5K Multiple “Shout Outs” this week Once again, we’ve received several “shout outs” from our readers: Precinct 6 Town Meeting Member Jeanie Bartolo: “Memorial Day marks the 4th anniversary of The Advocate’s Sounds of Saugus ‘Shout Out’ column with a total of 327 Shout Outs, so I thought a ‘Shout Out’ for ‘Shout Outs’ to EVERYONE who nominated someone special and a great big thanks to Editor Mark Vogler for printing them every week. Let’s keep it going! Many thanks, have a great Memorial Day weekend!” Gordon Shepard, for all Saugus residents who volunteer to help maintain, restore and beautify the veterans graves in Riverside Cemetery and Parish Cemetery: “I want to give ‘shout outs,’ especially for the DPW who went down to Parish Cemetery last fall and cleaned up some leaves and cut down some trees I requested. And some ‘shout outs’ for the DAR for all that they do. The more people that go down there and see it [Parish Cemetery], the better off we are in getting it taken care of on a regular basis.” Editor’s Choice: Gordon Shepard. When it comes to keeping the gravesites of town veterans and cemetery grounds in great shape, no living Saugonian has done more on a voluntary basis than Gordie Shepard. Shirley Bogdan: “I’d like to give a ‘shout out’ to whoever decorated Veterans Park with American flags. It looks beautiful. Thank you very much.” Ruth Berg for her grandson: “David Benjamin Levine just graduated with the highest of honors; Summa Cum Laude and the Chancellor’s Medal from U/Mass Lowell.” 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. Attention 2016-18 Saugus High grads The Saugus High School graduate classes of 2016, 2017 and 2018 Cumulative Record Folders will be destroyed on July 15, 2023. Any graduates from the dates above of Saugus High School wishing to obtain their records before they are destroyed, please email Kim Alba at kalba@saugus.k12. ma.us. The pick-up dates and times will be given to you via email. If you would like them mailed, please include an address in your email. Seeking Sachems Sports Historical Data If you are knowledgeable about the Saugus High Sachems Boys and Girls sports teams prior to 1969, Saugus Public Schools could use your help. The School District is looking for data on Saugus THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 13

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 26, 2023 Page 13 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 12 High Sachems Boys and Girls sports teams prior to 1969 that won a conference, regional and/or State Championship. “For example, we need data on the 1966, ’67 or ’68 Saugus varsity cross country team that won the State Championship,” Saugus School Committee Member Dennis Gould wrote in a press release. “We need the team, the year and what championship they won. Pictures of the teams, trophies or old banners would be great also,” Gould said. “The data will be used by the School District to generate historical banners to hang in the new complex and to give to the Saugus Sports Hall of Fame for permanent record.” If you happen to have access or knowledge of such data, please email it to Dennis Gould, School Committee, jdgould1969@aol.com. Dennis can also be reached at 1-617257-4847. Kowloon launches outdoor dining next week The Kowloon Restaurant, which is located at 948 Broadway (Route 1 North) in Saugus, opened its outdoor dining venue on May 17 – serving a full food and bar menu. The Kowloon Restaurant is open every day from noon till closing, and the outdoor venue is open Wednesday to Sunday from 5 p.m. to closing. This month’s Outdoor Concert Lineup: May 26: WildFire Band – free admission, reserved seating is $10 per person. Doors open at 5 p.m. May 27: Cover Story Entertainment – free admission, reserved seating is $10 per person. Doors open at 5 p.m. Next month’s lineup includes the following: June 4: Sunday Country Night Live with Darren Bessette and Samantha Rae Band – 6:00 p.m. – free admission, reserved seating is $10 per person. June 9: Live Music: World Premier Band – 8:00 p.m. – free admission, reserved seating is $10 per person. June 10: Live Music: Dave Macklin Band – 8:00 p.m. – free admission, reserved seating is $10 per person. June 11: Sunday Country Night Live with Whitney Doucet & Moonshine Band – 6:00 p.m. – free admission, reserved seating is $10 per person. June 16: Live Music: Back to the 80’s Band – 8:00 p.m. – free admission, reserved seating is $10 per person. June 18: Sunday Country Night Live with Cashwood – 6:00 p.m. – free admission, reserved seating is $10 per person. June 24: Live Music: WildFire Band – 8:00 p.m. – free admission, reserved seating is $10 per person. June 25: Sunday Country Night Live with Houston Bernard Band – 6:00 p.m. – free admission, reserved seating is $10 per person. Bingo is back! The Kowloon Restaurant announced Bingo every Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Hong Kong Lounge. Prizes will be given away each week with a grand prize set at the finale in March. A full Chinese gourmet spread is available during Bingo – featuring pupu platters, egg rolls, crab Rangoons, Saugus Wings, General Gau’s chicken, lobster sauce, fried scallops, lo mein, moo shu pork, salt and pepper calamari and sushi – along with a full bar menu, including the signature mai tais and scorpion bowls. Summer Track camps gearing up Chris Tarantino – a 1990 Saugus High School graduate who has a reputation for mentoring young athletes in the sports of track and field – is gearing up for the start of another Saugus Sachems summer track camp. Tarantino said the summer program targets kids in grades 1 to 8, in the age bracket of five to 14. The program is sponsored by the town’s Youth & Recreation Department. Here are some of the details: The camp will be scheduled on running days behind the Belmonte, from 6-8 p.m. Some important dates for six to18 year olds: June 19-22: Trial and final registration week June 26-30: First formal week July 3-7: Second formal week July 7: Pasta Dinner at Prince Pizzeria at 6 p.m. July 8: In-house meet at Belmonte starting at 10 a.m. July 10-13: Retrain week July 15: Summer Showdown – Cranston, R.I. First-year runners will be charged $250. The price will be $200 for runners returning from spring; $150 for returning runners from spring who have a uniform; $100 for runners with three-plus years in the program; and $50 for those with three-plus years in the program who have a uniform. The cost includes: Camp t-shirt, pasta dinner, entry in Summer Showdown and uniform. Please register for Summer Track Camp by June 1 to assure a uniform for Cranston. For more details, you can reach Coach Tarantino by calling him at 781-854-6778 or emailing him at christophertarantino24@gmail.com. C.H.a.R.M. Center is open The Town of Saugus announced that the community’s compost C.H.a.R.M Center will be open to residents on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The site is located behind the Department of Public Works at 515 Main St. Stickers are required to gain seasonal access to the site. Stickers may be purchased for $25.00 at the Department of Public Works (DPW) located at the Compost Site when THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 14

Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 26, 2023 At the Saugus Public Library Urban Tree Care Presentation and Tree-inspired Printmaking Workshop on June 5 (Editor’s Note: The Saugus Public Library issued the following press release this week.) P lease join us for this two part workshop on urban tree care and printmaking, inspired by trees, on Monday, June 5, from 6 to 8 pm. Landscape designer Laura D. Eisener will talk about the importance and care of urban trees, followed by a printTHE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 13 making your visit to the Compost Site. The Town accepts checks only for payment of the $25. No cash will be accepted. Kindly bring a check when visiting. Thank you! Compost site stickers must be permanently placed on the lower left corner of residents’ automobile windshields. Vehicles registered out of state are not permitted. Yard waste must be disposed of in brown compost bags or open containers. The Town will accept grass clippings, leaves and brush. As in years past, no branches or limbs larger than three inches in diameter are permitted. Residents may call Scott Brazis at the Solid Waste and Recycling Department at 781-2314036 with questions. Saugus Democrats to elect state delegates On Tuesday, June 6, at 6:30 p.m., the Saugus Democrats will convene in person at the Saugus Public Library to elect 13 delegates and four alternates to represent Saugus at the 2023 State Democratic Convention. Registered and preregistered Democrats in Saugus who are 16 years old by May 23, 2023, may vote and be elected as delegates or alternates during the caucus. Youth (age 16 to 35), people with disabilities, people of color and members of the LGBTQ+ community not elected as delegates or alternates are encouraged to apply to be add-on delegates at the caucus or by visiting massdems.org/massdems-convention. The 2023 Convention will be in person at the Tsongas Arena in Lowell, Mass., on September 23. Those interested in getting involved with the Saugus Democratic Committee should contact Chairman Joe Malone at making workshop led by local artist Kelly Slater. Participants will make one-of-a-kind prints inspired by urban and oldgrowth trees. No experience required! This is a free workshop, but registration is required. See our Events calendar at https:// www.sauguspubliclibrary.org/ events/ Laura D. Eisener is the landscape designer at Northeast Nursery and teaches in the saugusdtc@gmail.com or 781233-1358. Food Pantry notes The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry is open today (Friday, May 26) from 9:30-11 a.m. Veterans bricks available The Saugus War Monument Committee, once again, is sponsoring the Buy A Brick Program to honor all those who have served their country. If you would like to purchase one in the name of someone who is presently serving or has served, in the memory of a loved one, or just for someone from your family, school, etc., the general pricing is $100 for a 4″ X 8″ brick (three lines) or $200 for 8″ X 8″ brick (five lines). Each line is a maximum of 15 characters. The improvement and upkeep of the monument on the corner of Winter and Central Streets rely on the generosity of donors through fundraising. The brick application must be in by Sept. 15 to ensure the bricks will be ready for Veterans Day. Please contact Corinne Riley at 781-231-7995 for more information and applications. Final Legion breakfast today The Saugus American Legion Post 210 will host its final breakfast of the season today (Friday, May 26), from 8–9 a.m. The Legion requests a donation of $8 from those who are looking for a delicious meal at Legion Hall. The 2023-24 season will begin the Friday (Sept. 8) following Labor Day (Sept. 4). The Legion also welcomes veterans who can’t afford the meal to enjoy a free breakfast. Bon appétit! Saugus TV’s Summer Bash Saugus TV welcomes Saugus residents to a special celebration – Saugus TV’s Summer Bash – on Saturday, June 10, Selectmen will honor town employees With the state Department of Public Health ending COVID-19-related safeguards and requirements on May 11, selectmen have decided they want to honor town employees who helped the town get through three-plus years of the global pandemic. They have sent out invitations to their June 13 meeting at 7 p.m. in the second floor auditorium to thank town employees personally for their “selfless commitment and dedication in putting the health and welfare of our community first.” In addition, there will be a reception for all town employees between 6 and 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Saugus High Class BBQ on Aug. 26 Saugus High alumni Mike horticulture department at North Shore Community College. Her workshop, Urban Tree Care, will include information about the significance of urban trees in improving life for residents and those who work in these environments, how trees improve morale and property values, enhance safety and separation of vehicle traffic and pedestrians, decrease noise and glare, improve air quality, reduce heatfrom noon to 3 p.m. at 30 Main St., Saugus. Free entry. Free food. A photo booth and fun. ing costs, improve views, and provide other benefits. There will be sufficient time for questions and answers. Kelly Slater, a local printmaker who teaches stress-free improvisational art workshops, will lead participants in a trace monotype workshop. Inspired by urban and old-growth trees of Massachusetts, participants will make one-of-a-kind prints without a press using the simple but expressive trace Allan (1979) and Pete Nicolo (1980) are hosting this year’s annual Saugus High Class BBQ, which is set for 1 to 5 p.m. at Saugus Everett Elks Grove on Saturday, Aug. 26. There’s an outdoor shelter. So, the event will go on, rain or shine. “Last year we had over 250 people attend (mostly Saugonians) and we are expecting maybe even a larger crowd,” Nicolo said. “Saugus High Classmates from multiple years, along with some of our Saugus Politicians, Coaches and Teachers attended.” All Saugus High Classes are welcome. There will be a cash bar during the day event. The action will move to Elks Hall at 401 Main St., from 5 to 8 p.m. “Most of us have kept in touch with some of our classmates / friends throughout the years,” Nicolo wrote in a recent letter. “But what about the classmates/friends that you would love to see and have not seen in decades? This is what made our recent Saugus High monotype technique. Participants will have the opportunity to use the solvent-free, least toxic Akua Intaglio Inks and one or two homemade inks created with items such as blue spirulina powder, turmeric, rice paste, and honey. Photos of urban and oldgrowth trees will be provided for inspiration, but people are encouraged to bring pictures or drawings of their favorite trees. Class BBQ this past September 2022 such a success. Take advantage of this Opportunity to possibly meet them there or reach out to anyone you’d like to see and reconnect!” “Last year’s Saugus High Class BBQ had some classmates traveling from places as far away as England, Hawaii, California, Florida, North Carolina and other parts of the US. Many old friendships were rekindled, while new friendships with old Classmates were made,” Nicolo said. “Some friends/classmates had not seen each other in decades (over 40 years), while so many from surrounding classes mingled together and had a blast. It was quite a wonderful experience for many.” Nicolo said the event has already generated great interest, but asks that people who plan to go RSVP by Aug. 5 or sooner to help the organizers plan the event better. Make checks ($45 per perTHE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 15

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 26, 2023 ~ The SAVE Living Column ~ Page 15 Why should I recycle my food scraps and compost? Composting adds nutrients, moisture and carbon to the soil and helps plants grow. Compost reduces waste requiring disposal and reduces greenhouse gas emission. Composting recycles nutrients and organic matter for plants. Composting saves money in avoided disposal costs and reduced purchases of soil amendments. It’s empowering, fascinating and fun to make your own “Black Gold,” and it can be made in as little as 2 months. You can buy ready-made compost bins or make your own out of wood pallets, cinder blocks or wire fencing. A compost bin should be at least 3 feet wide x 3 feet long x 3 feet deep. Make sure that air can get in and around your bin, including the bottom. Most of the work is done with the help of microorganisms like bacteria, beetles, earthworms and centipedes that break down your scraps and waste. You need a mix of browns and greens. Browns THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 14 son) payable to: Saugus High Class BBQ, 13 Bourbon St., Unit 55, Peabody, MA 01960 or Venmo: Pete Nicolo@Pete-Nicolo Alumni with questions can contact Peter Nicolo (1980) at psnicolo2533@comcast.net – 978-815-8234 or Mike Allan (1979) at Allan7915@gmail. com – (781) 953-2279. What’s happening at the Saugus Public Library For schoolchildren looking for interesting projects and programs to participate in this fall, there’s plenty to do at the Saugus Public Library. There are some very good programs offered for grownups, too. Clay Faces with Stamped Words: Express yourself with these fun clay pots made from air-dry terra-cotta clay. Learn how to hand build a coiled clay vessel, then turn it into an animal or human face. Play with the facial expressions and personalize your pot with stamped words. Thursday, June 8, 5:30-7 p.m. in the Brooks Room; ages 11-18. Please register in advance; space is limited. Call 781-231-4168 or register online from the Events Calendar: www.sauguspubliclibrary.org Join our Teen Advisory Board: first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Teen Room; fifth include material such as fall leaves, straw, salt marsh hay, shredded paper and cardboard; newspaper, paper towels, paper plates, paper bags, chipped brush, sawdust and pine needles. Greens include grass clippings, weeds not laden with seeds, vegetable and fruit wastes, eggshells, coffee grounds and filters, tea bags and manure from horse, cow, rabbit, chicken, and goat. Mix browns on the bottom layer and alternate with greens. Keep the pile damp like a sponge and aerate. The more you turn your pile, the quicker it will break down. For best results and to keep out odor and pests, do not add meat, bones, grease, oils, peanut butter, dairy, diseased plants, weeds gone to seed or dog or cat waste. A lot of this information can be found on the MassDEP website. SAVE, the “Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment,” is a nonprofit organization with the goal to promote grade and up. Meet with the Teen Librarian once a month to talk about what you’d like for programs and materials at the library. Your opinion matters! No registration required. Snacks provided! (sauguspubliclibrary.org – 781-231-4168) Just Sew! Saugonians are welcome to join a monthly sewing class for adults that is held the third Monday of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Saugus Public Library. The class covers basic topics like sewing buttons, hemming clothing and mending torn fabric and will move on to more advanced topics in the coming weeks. This class is free. (See sauguspubliclibrary.org) Tree Talk: On Monday, June 5, from 6-8 p.m., the Saugus Public Library will have a twopart workshop on urban tree care and printmaking, inspired by trees. Landscape designer Laura D. Eisener will talk about the importance and care of urban trees, followed by a printmaking workshop led by local artist Kelly Slater. Participants will make one-of-a-kind prints inspired by urban and oldgrowth trees. No experience required! This is a free workshop, but registration is required. Contact the Saugus Public Library to register. Cybersecurity: On Thursday, June 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the a better quality of life in Saugus through environmental action. Incorporated in 1973, SAVE has had an eventful history supporting the preservation of the wildlife, water bodies, open spaces and other natural resources throughout Saugus. Together, SAVE members engage in events and programs throughout town, contributing to a caring and engaged community. Aiming to support the longterm well-being of our dynamically and diverse ecosystems, SAVE also seeks to reduce/eliminate pollution and spread awareness about environmental topics. Learn more about SAVE at https://saugussave.wordpress.com SAVE will have a regular column every few weeks; we will do our best to answer questions we are often asked. If you have a question for us to answer, please send your question to Co-Presidents Ann Devlin at adevlin@aisle10. net or Stephanie Shalkoski at stephaniems@gmail.com. Community Room, the Saugus Public Library will host a talk titled “Let’s Discuss Cyber: Hackers, Attackers, and Thieves with Robert Siciliano: Cyber, Social, Identity, and Personal Protection.” Siciliano, a longtime security expert and private investigator, will talk about various hack attacks, how they occur and how to prevent them. This program, which is free and open to the public, is sponsored by the New Friends of the Saugus Public Library. Attendance is limited to 45 people. Visit https://www.sauguspubliclibrary.org/events to register. First Baptist Church presents “Can We Talk…” First Baptist Church Pastor Leroy Mahoney invites troubled people to join others in a special program called “Can We Talk … Community conversations on Trauma and Healing” the first Thursday of every month from 6 to 7 p.m. at Rev. Isaac Mitchell Jr. Fellowship Hall (105 Main St. in Saugus). “Join us as we gather in community to share our stories, thoughts and feelings about whatever you are going through,” Rev. Mahoney states in a written announcement. “As always, it is a safe space to come together in community,” he says. THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 18 - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Essex Probate and Family Court 36 Federal Street Salem, MA 01970 (978) 744-1020 Docket No. ES23P1683EA Estate of: JANE CLAIRE ALUKONIS Also known as: JANE C. ALUKONIS Date of Death: 12/16/2021 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Lauren J. Alukonis of Saugus, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Lauren J. Alukonis of Saugus, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 06/29/2023. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Frances M. Giordano, First Justice of this Court. Date: May 25, 2023 PAMELA A. CASEY O’BRIEN REGISTER OF PROBATE May 26, 2023

Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 26, 2023 PIZZA PARTY | FROM PAGE 6 gram that pairs up a student with a senior. But she credited Cheryl Roberto as the true catalyst to getting the project underway. Roberto, an outreach worker at the Senior Center, had wanted to bring back the pen pal program once administered at the center. “I’ve always had a love for seniors and I always get along well with them,” said Roberto, who has worked at the center for 18 years. “Everything is computers these days. But I figured if we could get seniors to start writing letters again, it would be fun for them,” she said. “I looked forward to getting letters from my pen pal, Samantha, so I’m sure a lot of seniors would look forward to getting their letters. Once it got startAt the end of the pizza party, Vaudo thanked the adult pen pals for enriching the lives of the fourth-graders. The teacher credited the pen pals with spurring “an interest in reading, writing and new ideas.” “They were excellent role models for my students,” she said. Vaudo then walked to the center of the dining room and clapped her hands before givAnn Swanson (center) with her pen pal, Isla, and Brody, who is the pen pal of Michele Kelle, enjoyed last Friday’s pizza party at the Saugus Senior Center where 90 fourth-graders got to meet their pen pals, most of them senior citizens. Brody is the son of Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) ed, it was all good feedback – all positive.” Roberto said she enjoyed her writing relationship with nineyear-old Samantha Williams, learning about her dogs and ~ Legal Notice ~ Public Notice Notice is hereby given that the Saugus Board of Selectmen will conduct a Public Hearing on the request of Punjab Kesari, Inc, d/b/a Punjab Kesari, for a Common Victualer’s license to be located at 1368 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906. Manager Manjit Singh. The public hearing will be at the Saugus Town Hall auditorium, second floor, 298 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906, on June 13, 2023 at 7:30 PM. Anthony Cogliano, Chairman Janice K. Jarosz, Temp Clerk May 26, 2023 her trip to Aruba. “I enjoyed learning about her and her outdoor fish,” Samantha said. There’s a huge age difference between 99-year-old Annette Slocomb and 10-yearold Scott Brennan. But they seemed to be enjoying each other’s company and communicating just fine – no generation gap during the lunch they shared. “I learned what Annette’s favorite color is – red. It’s the same as my grandmother. She’s red, too,” Scott said. Slocomb learned that Scott likes sports and is a good artist, too. “I loved it,” Slocomb said. “Any time the Senior Center is looking for a pen pal, I do it. I enjoy it. And I enjoyed writing to Scott and getting his letters,” she said. ing the final instructions to her students. “The time has come … please turn to your pen pal, say thank you and goodbye.” But Vaudo said she hopes last Friday’s event turns into an annual occasion. Now in her third year in Saugus Public Schools, Vaudo has spent 24 years as an educator – all of it as a fourth grade teacher. ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ Board of Selectmen Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the Saugus Board of Selectmen will conduct a Public Hearing on the request of Los Hornito, LLC, d/b/a Los Hornito’s, 323 Main Street, Saugus, MA 0196, for a Common Victualer’s License to operate at that address. The Public Hearing will be held in the Saugus Town Hall auditorium, second floor, 298 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906, on June 13, 2023 at 7: 35 PM. Anthony Cogliano, Chairman Janice K. 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How many European countries have a hereditary monarchy: five, eight or 10? 8. May 28 is National Burger Day; an American doctor with what last name advocated for hamburger meals for digestion? (His last name is the the name of a hamburger dish.) 9. What famous European church is undergoing restoration and will reopen in 2024? 10. What does FDIC stand for? 11. On May 29, 1953, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first to summit what mountain that is the highest? 12. Most of the world’s true cinnamon comes country? 13. Laurence Fishburne III was the first black actor to play what Shakespeare character on film? 14. On May 30, 1922, what Washington, D.C., memorial honoring a president and “the virtues of tolerance, honesty, from what Complete Financing Available. No Money Down. and constancy in the human spirit” was dedicated? 15. What fruit is traditional in Black Forest cake? 16. Queen Victoria had what dogs as pets that had previously been considered shepherds’ dogs? 17. On May 31, 1859, what English clock/bell with a nickname rang out for the first time? 18. Seen through a telescope, the hottest stars are what color: blue, white or yellow? 19. What metal was discovered in Nevada’s Comstock Lode? 20. On June 1, 1813, the Battle of Boston Harbor took place during what war? ANSWERS 1. Model T 2. They were the first players in the Baseball Hall of Fame. 3. They were homemade and were often made of wagon tongue or scrap wood. 4. 25 cents 5. Albumen 6. Fingernails 7. 10 (Belgium, Denmark, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden and UK) 8. James H. Salisbury (Salisbury steak) 9. Notre-Dame Cathedral 10. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 11. Everest 12. Sri Lanka 13. Othello 14. The Lincoln Memorial 15. Cherries 16. Collies 17. Big Ben 18. Blue 19. Silver 20. The War of 1812

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Page 18 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 26, 2023 OBITUARIES Karen Elaine Roman Elaine A. (Runcie) Roman. An employee of Blue Cross Blue Shield her entire adult life, she served in many capacities, most notably as executive administrative assistant to multiple CEOs. In July 2021, she retired after 40-plus years of service. With retirement, there was O f Saugus. Age 64, passed away on May 11, 2023 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, Massachusetts with family by her side. Born October 25, 1958 in Saugus, MA, she grew to adulthood there and was a lifelong resident. Karen was the daughter of the late Richard A. Roman and the late THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 15 About The Saugus Advocate We welcome press releases, news announcements, freelance articles and courtesy photos from the commore time to pursue the life she had always enjoyed: lunch with friends, shopping, dancing, gardening, sewing and entertaining. Swimming in her Saugus pool and from the dock of her lake house in Maine gave her joy, especially when youngsters were present. From a very young age, she was driven to make life more effi cient, more beautiful and more fun for everyone she knew. Whatever anyone wanted to do, Karen was ready to go! She was a world traveler, exploring Scandinavia, Ukraine, all parts of Europe, Peru, Tanmunity. 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 Advozania, the Greek Isles, Alaska and most recently the ancestral homeland in Ireland. She was the traditional host and instigator for holidays, celebrations, and reunions, enlivening each one with her energy and creativity. Besides social events, her many passions over the decades revolved around the on-going restoration of her vintage 1967 Camaro, updating and enhancing her homes, exploring the world, making others happier and more comfortable. Since 2016, she especially treasured her get-aways at the lake in Maine, enjoying the respite of the outdoors as well as the chaos of teaching little ones to swim. Participating in the lives of the nieces and nephews of two generations has long been a particular pleasure. Following the death of her mother in 2010, Karen served cate is available in the Saugus Public Library, the Saugus Senior Center, Saugus Town Hall, local convenience stores and restaurants throughout town. Let’s hear it! Got an idea, passing COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SALES & RENTALS Have a Safe & Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Sandy Juliano Broker/President EVERETT - 26-26A Victoria Street. 2 family, 5 & 6 room, $850,000. Call Sandy at 617-448-0854 UNDER AGREEMENT LISTED BY NORMA! 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May 26, 2023 ~ Legal Notice ~ Public Notice Denise Matarazzo 617-953-3023 617-294-1041 Notice is given by Northeastcann Inc., that a Community Outreach Meeting is scheduled on Monday, June 19, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., at Saugus TV, located at 30 Main Street Saugus, MA 01906, and to be broadcast live on Saugus TV public access channel 8. Northeastcann Inc., will present an overview of the proposed Marijuana Retailer Marijuana Establishment to be located at 1529 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906. The public is invited to attend and ask questions. The meeting will be recorded and available at Saugus TV. Questions or comments can be directed to Attorney Nicholas A. Gomes, by email at nick@colemanandgomes.com or by telephone at 5089019120. May 26, 2023 some years as a hospice volunteer. This put the knowledge acquired from years of care giving and working with insurance providers into service to her community. Miss Roman is survived by her partner of 40-plus years, Fred Moore of Saugus, MA; her brother Richard Roman and his wife Carrie Taylor of Chicago, IL; her sister Cheryl Stewart and her partner Nam Farino of Woburn, MA; her sister Cindy Murray and her husband Steven Murray of Saugus, MA; numerous cousins and many nieces and nephews, their spouses and children. She was devoted to the entire Extended Family and much loved by each member. The family extends the utmost thanks to the medical professionals of Massachusetts General Hospital who sustained Karen and her loved ones with their knowlthought or gripe you would like to share with The Saugus Advocate? I’m always interested in your feedback. It’s been six and a half years since I began work at The Saugus Advocate. I’m always interested in hearing readers’ suggestions for possible stories or good candidates for “The Advocate Asks” interview of the week. Feel free to email me at mvoge@comcast.net. Do you have some interesting views on an issue that you want to express to the community? Submit your idea. If edge, caring and encouragement. Particular recognition is directed to doctors Annekathryn Goodman, MD and Richard Penson MD, both of Mass General, and to Tejal B. Patel, MD of North Shore Physicians. Equal appreciation goes to the excellent nursing staffs at the MGH’s Phillips House and Yawkey Medical Infusion Center. Karen stood out among all their patients for her determination, perseverance and positive attitude. She was clearly considered a role model and a favorite. From the very beginning of her medical journey, she bonded with them and they with her. Relatives and friends were invited to a visitation at the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus on May 20th. In lieu of fl owers, donations in her memory may be made to the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance @ ocrahope.org I like it, we can meet for a 15to 20-minute interview over a drink at a local coff ee shop. And I’ll buy the coff ee or tea. Or, if you prefer to continue practicing social distancing and be interviewed from the safety of your home on the phone or via email, I will provide that option to you as the nation recovers from the Coronavirus crisis. If it’s a nice day, my preferred site for a coff ee and interview would be the picnic area of the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 26, 2023 Page 19 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. BUYER1 For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. SELLER1 BUYER2 Comerford, John Martin, Felicianna Comerford, Kayla Martin, Jeremy Todisco Properties LLC Tripp, Russell THIS WEEK ON SAUGUS TV Sunday, May 28 from 9–11 p.m. on Channel 8 – “Sunday Night Stooges” (The Three Stooges). Monday, May 29 all day on Channel 8 – “Movie Monday” (classic movies). Tuesday, May 30 at 6 p.m. on Channel 8 – Olde World Community Remedies Community Meeting ***live*** Wednesday, May 31 at 6:30 p.m. on Channel 8 – Bostica Community Meeting ***live*** Thursday, June 1 at 5 p.m. on Channel 8 – What’s Cookin’? With Amanda. Friday, June 2 at 6 p.m. on Channel 22 – SHS Class of 2023 Graduation ***live*** Saturday, June 3 at 9 a.m. on Channel 9 – Planning Board Meeting from June 1. Saugus TV can be seen on Comcast Channels 8 (Public), 9 (Governmental) & 22 (Educational). ***programming may be subject to change without notice*** For complete schedules, please visit www. saugustv.org For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-233-4446 or info@advocatenews.net NEW SAUGUS JUST LISTED! SAUGUS FOR SALE SAUGUS SELLER2 ADDRESS 22 Riverside Ct 23 Pinehurst Rd CITY Saugus Saugus DATE 05.05.23 05.04.23 PRICE 625500 635000 mangorealtyteam.com 38 Main St. Saugus (781) 558-1091 20 Railroad Ave. Rockport (978)-999-5408 14 Norwood St, Everett (781)-558-1091 This charming tri-level is one of the most desirable Saugus locations at Indian Rock. The open concept kitchen offers Stainless steel appliances and a center island that adjoins a double sliding door that leads to the screened in porch. Open and inviting, the first floor can flow like a breeze into the dining room which offers a cozy spot for family meals that leads into the living room. Stepping down into the family room welcomes an inviting atmosphere fireplace where family and friends can hang out for casual entertaining. Move to the 3 large bedrooms that offer beautiful gleaming hardwood floors along with a spacious built in closet for the main bedroom. A one car garage attached to this lovely home and bonus rooms in the basement with so much more space. A 6-7 car detached garage waits for the ideal buyer that has loads of untapped potential above the garage that is heated and came be a home gym, teen suite, man-cave or enough space for a large group to gather. Use your imagination. The outdoor space has a fabulous lot that has min. maintenance so you can enjoy the enclosed sun porch. with sprinkler systems, fenced in yard, driveway for 8-10 cars and more. You'll be charmed! $995,000. Call/text Peter at 781-820-5690 Say Yes to this address! This lovely move right in home hosts a nice large eat in kitchen. This welcoming floor plan open concept of living and dining room offers nice hardwood floors where you could enjoy casual or formal gathering. The easy access for washer and dryer hook-up on first floor along with a 1/2 bath is a great benefit. The roof is updated in 2011. The upstairs 3 bedrooms shares a full bath with all hardwood. The outdoor space offers a low maintenance with handicap railing, 2 driveways, shed and more. Close to major routes, transp., Boston, and Airport. Don't miss out. $599,000. Call/text Sue: 617-877-4553 JUST LISTED! 11 Spring Lane, Saugus OH Sunday, May 28th 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Welcome to the Lynn fells area where this home awaits your creative touch. This home is nestled on a great street that offers a serene and idyllic setting for your ideas and dreams. Easy access to major highways making it a convenient commuter location for those who would like to commute to Boston or nearby towns. With new Saugus schools, easy access to trails, restaurants, banks etc. What more can you ask for? Don't miss out on the opportunity to make Saugus your new home…$649,000 Call/text Rosa at 781-820-0096 RENTAL-SAUGUS Welcome to Saugus, where this cozy home awaits your creative touch! Nestled on a peaceful dead-end street where you can offer serene space for your ideas and settings. Leave it as is or upgrade the kitchens and baths. This level yard boasts a 1 car garage, fenced in yard and parking for 4-6 cars. The location is excellent with easy access to major routes, market street in Lynnfield, Boston, Transportation and Logan Airport. Don't delay and catch up on one our open houses this weekend or book a private showing today! $419,000. Call/Text Sue at 617-877-4553 Available immediately with broker fee being paid by landlord! A touch of heaven best describes this immaculate 4 room 2-bedroom private home attached to a now closed commercial office. Excellent layout with two generous bedrooms and large living room. Spacious kitchen w/dishwasher, disposal, and ample cabinet counter space. Window A/C included. Private corner lot with three off street parking spaces. Abundant closet & storage space. Landlord will be adding a washer/ dryer hookup at or near the commencement of lease and will maintain front yard. Fenced in yard, reserved for tenant, tenant's responsibility to maintain. One garage space available but will be negotiated separately. Tenant responsible for snow removal. No pet fee and only 500.00 security deposit. Full Background and credit check required of all applicants. $3,000.00

Page 20 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 26, 2023 ............. # 1 Listing & Selling Office in Saugus “Experience and knowledge Provide the Best Service” Free Market Evaluations CRE CarpenitoRealEstate.com SEE WHY MORE PEOPLE CHOOSE CARPENITO REAL ESTATE SAUGUS - Two Bedroom Condo. Fully appliance, eat-in kitchen with granite counters and ceramic tile flooring NEW central air and GAS heat, NEW windows, wood flooring, freshly painted, off street parking, coin-op laundry in building…$329,900. View our website from your mobile phone! 335 Central St., Saugus, MA 781-233-7300 BOXFORD - 9 rm Colonial offers 3 bedrooms, 3 full, 2 half baths, granite kitchen, fireplace, wood flooring, 1st floor main bdrm w/private bath, finished lower level, bonus room over 3 car garage, large lot…$950,000. Carol Thibault 781-799-4519 LYNN - 6 NEWLY COMPLETED STORE FRONT FACADES offers consisting of two condos. ALL occupied – great income, minimal expenses make this a great investment, 1031 tax exchange, etc, centrally located, close to public transportation…$2,799,900. Annmarie Wilcox 781-608-1069 NORTH OF BOSTON - Well-established, immaculate Pilates Studio offers top-of-the-line equipment, 950+sq ft of perfectly laid out space, can be easily suited to your schedule to make this a perfect rf investment! $20,000. MOTIVATED SELLER-MAKE AN OFFER!! It was a pleasure to work with AnnMarie and Carol. AnnMarie you were always assuring that our needs were foremost important. Always caring and sensitive to an emotional time. Thank you for your assistance on that (crazy) Thursday before the closing. In the end and during the process all went smoothly. I would certainly be happy to recommend both of you. Take care and be well! - E. Collins EAST BOSTON - 1st AD, 3 Family offers 5/6/6 rooms, 2/3/3 bedrooms, wood flooring, eat-in kitchens, laundry in units, rear porches, finished lower level, replacement windows, gas/electric heat. $1,075,000. THINKING OF SELLING? Carpenito Real Estate can provide you with the BEST price, T BEST service and BEST results! T Call us today! COMING SOON - 3+BED, 2 BATH CAPE LOCATED ON A NICE SIDE STREET IN A GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD. UPDATED KITCHEN AND ONE BATH. 1 CAR GARAGE. FENCED YARD. PEABODY LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL ? CALL CALL DEBBIE: 617-678-9710 Danielle Ventre 978 FOR SALE - RARE FIND! BRAND NEW HOME FEATURING 3 BEDS, 3 BATHS,QUALITY CONSTRUCTION THROUGHOUT. FLEXIBLE FLOORPLAN. OPEN CONCEPT, CATHEDRAL CEILINGS, SS APPLIANCES, LARGE ISLAND, SLIDER TO DECK. MAIN BED HAS 2 CUSTOM CLOSETS AND EN SUITE. FINISHED WALK OUT LL OPEN FOR FUTURE EXPANSION. SAUGUS $859,900 CALL DEBBIE: 617-678-9710 UNDER CONTRACT FOR SALE- 3 BED, 1.5 BATH RANCH. VINYL SIDING, GAS HEAT, CENTRAL AC,GARAGE, HARDWOOD, LARGE BASEMENT, ALARM SYSTEM, NEWER ROOF. SAUGUS $599,000 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 UNDER CONTRACT FOR SALE -SAUGUS SPLIT-ENTRY, 2000 SQUARE FEET, 3 BEDROOM, 1.5 BATH, HARDWOOD FLOORING, GARAGE UNDER, FENCED IN PRIVATE YARD. SAUGUS $599,900 CALL RHONDA 781-706-0842 UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT FOR SALE- 3 BED, 2 BATH RANCH. UPDATED SYSTEMS, 2 FIREPLACES, GARAGE, FENCED YARD, IN-GROUND POOL, GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD. SAUGUS $565,000 CALL DEBBIE 617-678-9710 987-9535 MOBILE HOMES WE ARE HIRING! WE ARE LOOKING FOR AGENTS IN OUR SAUGUS OFFICE. OFFERING A SIGN ON BONUS TO QUALIFIED AGENTS! FOR SALE- 3 ROOM, 1 BED, 1 BATH NICELY UPDATED HOME WITH NEW PITCHED ROOF, ELECTRIC, HOT WATER AND MORE. SAUGUS $119,900 FOR SALE-4 ROOMS, 2 BED, 1 BATH, NEW ROOF AND FURNACE. DESIRABLE PARK. NEEDS SOME UPDATES. PEABODY $119,900 CALL ERIC 781-223-0289 UNDER CONTRACT FOR SALE - 3 BED, 1 BATH, VINYL SIDING, HARDWOOD, GAS HEAT, CENTRAL AC, GREAT LOCATION, SAUGUS $425,000 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 MOBILE HOME FOR SALE-BRAND NEW 14 X 52 UNITS. ONLY 2 LEFT! STAINLESS APPLIANCES AND FULL SIZE LAUNDRY. 2BED 1 BATH. FINANCING AVAILABLE WITH 10% DOWN DANVERS $199,900 Thinking of BUYING OR SELLING soon? CONFUSED about the current market? WE ARE HERE TO HELP! GIVE US A CALL TODAY!

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