SAUGUS Vol. 25, No. 21 Have a Safe & Happy Memorial Day! -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 781-233-4446 Friday, May 27, 2022 REMEMBERING THE FALLEN Reversing the Vote Town Meeting supports the sale of recreational marijuana in Saugus, overturning a 2018 vote that rejected pot money By Mark E. Vogler T he Annual Town Meeting voted unanimously in 2018 for an article that banned the operation of any marijuana retail establishments in town. But much has changed over the last four years — particularly a decline in town revenue in the midst of two-plus years of coping with the COVID-19 pandemic — which contributed to this week’s overwhelming approval of an article that allows for the recreational sale of marijuana. “We should reap the benefi ts just like any other community,” Selectman Jeff rey Cicolini said, imploring Town Meeting members to enable Saugus to join the growing list of communities in Massachusetts that are tapping into recreational marijuana sales as a lucrative revenue stream. Cicolini noted that the Saugus Public Schools is in need of more funds as it attempts to achieve a fi ve-year goal of rising from the bottom 10 percent A GOLD STAR WIFE: Donna Whittemore-Farris, of Saugus, is a frequent visitor to Riverside Cemetery for Memorial Day observances. Here, she turns out for a Memorial Day ceremony in 2019 to remember her late husband, U.S. Army veteran Everett Farris, who served in the Vietnam War. Whittemore-Farris blames his death (2010) on exposure to chemicals which left him paralyzed years after his Vietnam service. He was a decorated veteran who served in the Anti-Tank Company of the 169th Infantry Regiment. Please see inside for more photos and Memorial Day coverage, including “The Sounds of Saugus.” (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS....Welcome Home! Custom built Cape Cod style home with contemporaray View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. ASNGELO’ FULL SERVICE Regular Unleaded $4.639 Mid Unleaded $4.779 Super $4.959 Diesel Fuel $5.699 44 Years of Excellence!! 1978-2022 KERO $8.99 DEF $4.75 9 Diesel $5.799 9 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN A A Hours: Mon. - Tues. 6AM - 6PM / Thurs. & Fri. 6AM - 7PM / Sat. 7AM - 5PM / Sun. 9AM-1PM in the state in academic performance to the top 10 percent. The town will also need to fi gure out a way to fund its share — estimated to be as high as $41 million over the next 30 years — of the proposed new $317 million Northeast Metro Tech School. “We have a lot of needs in this community. We have a lot of big-ticket items coming up,” Cicolini said. “We have a revenue problem. We have to get creative and fi nd new alternatives,” he said. During Monday’s fourth and fi nal session of this year’s Annual Town Meeting, members voted 31-13 (with five members absent) for Article 36 — an amendment to the town’s Zoning Bylaws to allow for marijuana establishments in town. Cogliano cites “deplorable” parks and playgrounds Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano, who authored the article, lobbied for support VOTE | SEE PAGE 2 Prices subject to change Ask about our Heating Oil Conditioner! FLEET
Page 2 LEGAL NOTICE THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022 VOTE | FROM PAGE 1 SAUGUS BOARD OF SELECTMEN PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Saugus Board of Selectmen will conduct a public hearing on the request of The Lab Spa, Raymond Bradley Lima Da Silva, proprietor, for a Special Permit (S2) to operate Massage and Cupping Therapy, Skin Care, and Beauty Services, at 999 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906. This Public Hearing will be held in the Saugus Street, Saugus, MA, 01906 on June 14, 2022 at 7:15 PM. Anthony Cogliano, Chairman Janice K. Jarosz, Temp. Clerk May 20, 27, 2022 with a video he made which documented “deplorable conditions” at Saugus parks, including Golden Hills Park, Saugus Elks Park, Oaklandvale Park, Lynnhurst Park, Stocker Park, Anna Parker Playground, Waybright Elementary School and Stackpole Field. “We should not have our parks and playgrounds that our children play on be looking like this,” Cogliano said. Conditions at several of these parks violated local safety codes in addition to being unkempt and in need of repairs. It’s a recipe for disaster. There’s no need of this,” Cogliano said. Cogliano acknowledged that the town doesn’t have the money or manpower to address the abundance of defi - ciencies at the parks. And any money generated by recreational marijuana sales would go into the general fund. Furthermore, it’s the prerogative of the town manager and his staff to determine how to address the widespread park defi ciencies. Cogliano cited the substandard parks as an example of unmet town needs that could be addressed with the revenue generated from recreational marijuana sales. Provisions to protect the public The following conditions apply for marijuana establishments within the Business Highway Sustainable Development Zoning District (BHSD). The amended version of the approved regulations state that marijuana establishments: May not be located within 1,000 feet of a pre-existing public or private school providing education in kindergarten or any grades 1 through 12. The buff er zone distance shall be measured along the shortest publicly accessible pedestrian travel path from the Marijuana Establishment entrance to the school entrance. May not be located within 1,000 feet of a park or playground. The buff er zone distance shall be measured along the shortest publicly accessible pedestrian travel path from the Marijuana Establishment entrance to the park or playground. May not be located within 1,000 feet of each other. May not be located in buildings that contain any residential units, including transitional housing, such as hotels, motels and dormitories. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-233-4446 or info@advocatenews.net Opponents make their case About a third of the members expressed opposition to allowing recreational pot shops to locate in Saugus. Those voting against Article 36 include Mark J. Bell, Susan C. Dunn and Susan Paloma of Precinct 1; Christine M. Moreschi of Precinct 2; Rick A. Smith of Precinct 3; William Leuci and Robert C. Northrup of Precinct 4; Pamela J. Goodwin, Jaclyn A. Hickman and Brenton H. Spencer of Precinct 5; Jeanie Bartolo of Precinct 6; Robert A. Palleschi of Precinct 7; and Peter Manoogian, Sr. of Precinct 10. “I’m not really buying it,” Precinct 7 Town Meeting Member Robert A. Palleschi said, disputing the argument that the recreational pot sales would be in the community’s best interests. “What does it really add to the community … We shouldn’t have it because we don’t need it and we don’t want it,” he said. Precinct 10 Town Meeting Member Peter Manoogian offered an amendment to refer the article to the Board of Selectmen so they could put the measure on the ballot for residents to vote on. Manoogian cited statistics showing that seven of the town’s 10 precincts voted against the legalization of marijuana back in November of 2016 and that the town voted 7,652 to 6,710 — 53 percent — against the measure. Meanwhile, voters statewide approved Question 4 by a 54 percent margin, allowing the possession, use, distribution and cultivation of limited amounts of marijuana by persons age 21 and older. Manoogian noted that two precincts — 9 (318 more opposed) and 7 (220 more opposed) — have the greatest margin of opposition to Question 4 and happened to be located near Route 1. That would be the location set aside for future marijuana establishments. “I think the numbers are compelling, particularly in those precincts surrounding Route 1,” Manoogian said. “I see this as an issue of democracy,” Manoogian said. “Refer this back to the entire Board of Selectmen to place on the ballot,” he said. But School Committee Member John Hatch took umbrage to Manoogian’s “democracy” argument. “I disagree with the speaker,” Hatch said. “We have an elected Town Meeting. This is a democracy,” he said. He noted “the structural defi - cit” in the town’s fi scal situation, which he said has made it diffi cult for the School Department to put its budget together this year. Board of Selectmen ViceChair Debra Panetta said she is sensitive to the public vote that was taken in 2016, showing that 53 percent of Saugus residents opposed the legalization of marijuana. “All in all, it comes down to what the residents want,” Panetta said. “I don’t see an issue with putting this on the ballot,” she said. Manoogian’s motion failed 16 to 28. Panetta pointed out that the neighboring communities of Lynn, Malden and Melrose already have marijuana facilities in their communities. Yet, several other communities located near Saugus — Lynnfi eld, Revere and Wakefi eld — have not adopted regulations allowing for the sale of recreational marijuana. Sacrificing Celtics playoff tickets Precinct 8 Town Meeting Member William E. Cross III, THE FINAL TALLY: A scoresheet projected on a screen over the stage area in the second fl oor auditorium at Saugus Town Hall shows how members voted on Article 36 — 3113 supporting it — an amendment to the town’s Zoning Bylaws to allow for marijuana establishments in town. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler)
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022 Page 3 Rain or shine, history will be made First woman commander of the U.S. Constitution will lead this year’s Memorial Day parade as grand marshal By Mark E. Vogler T PROTECTING THE STUDENTS: Saugus Public Schools Superintendent Erin McMahon addressed Town Meeting members at their Monday (May 23) meeting on her concerns about the potential impact that Route 1 marijuana establishments would have on the Saugus Middle-High School, which is located nearby. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) who is a Saugus Fire Department captain in the Fire Prevention/Investigation Unit, said he received calls from residents in his precincts requesting that he attend Monday night’s session because of the vote on Article 36. “I gave up my Celtics tickets to be here tonight,” Cross told his colleagues. He spoke in opposition to the Manoogian amendment and in support of Article 36. Cross said he voted against legalizing marijuana in 2016, but has since changed his mind. “People didn’t know what they were voting on,” Cross said. Precinct 2 Town Meeting Member Christopher P. Riley said he didn’t regard the 2016 vote as the wrong vote back then. “It was a diff erent time. Recreational marijuana was not proven,” Riley said. “This is here, whether we like it or not,” Riley said, adding that he thinks it is an opportunity to develop more revenue for the town. Cogliano said he is convinced that the marijuana facilities he’s reviewed “are extremely professionally run.” Cogliano introduced Attorney Jonathan Capano, who has been working with the cannabis industry since 2017. He cited statistics which show lucrative benefi ts reaped by communities that have accepted the sale of recreational marijuana. For instance, between December 2018 and May 2019, adult use marijuana brought in $2.9 million in local tax revenue. In the following fi scal year which ended June 2020, marijuana sales generated $14.4 million for cities and towns. In fi scal year 2021, the local option brought in $31.3 million. Between May 9 and May 15, recreational marijuana sales generated $27.2 million. Since the legalization of marijuana in 2018, the industry has surpassed $3 billion in sales. With Saugus having 12 liquor licenses, the community would qualify for about three dispensaries, according to Capano. Saugus Public Schools Superintendent Erin McMahon shared her concerns about the potential impact of marijuana establishments on Route 1. During her time as a superintendent of Denver Public Schools in Colorado, she observed a 5 to 10 percent increase in students skipping or being absent from classes in 2012. McMahon asked the Town Meeting to consider increasing the allowable distance between the establishments and the schools. Article 36 was amended to accommodate the superintendent’s request, as the minimum distance was increased from 500 feet to 1,000 feet. he threat of scattered thunder showers tomorrow morning (Saturday, May 28) shouldn’t be an excuse for a poor turnout for the Annual Memorial Day weekend parade, according to parade organizers and town offi cials. “The people we’re honoring that day gave up a heck of a lot more than a dry day,” Saugus Veterans Council Commander Stephen L. Castinetti said in an interview this week. Selectman Corinne Riley, who has been active in local veterans events, said she agrees with Castinetti’s expectations for the parade — the first one to be held in three years since the March 2020 outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. “It is wonderful to be able to remember and pay our respects to those men and women who made the ultimate sacrifi ce,” Riley said this week. “I hope everyone lines the streets regardless of weather. Those who served were under much more unfavorable conditions protecting our freedoms,” she said. Castinetti hopes for a great turnout this year, in spite of the weather, as he sees this year’s parade as something special. “This is a once-in-alifetime event that you cannot miss!” Castinetti declared of the parade — which is scheduled to get underway at 10 a.m. tomorrow morning. Castinetti, a retired U.S. Navy captain, considers this year’s parade “historical” because USS Constitution Commander Billie June “BJ” Farrell has agreed to be the parade’s Grand Marshal and keynote speaker for the town’s Memorial Day Ceremony. “It’s historical because Commander Farrell became the fi rst female Commanding Offi cer of this great ship in 224 years,” Castinetti said. MEMORIAL DAY | SEE PAGE 6 Lawrence A. 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A great guy. Always friendly. Never said anything bad about anybody,” Serino said. Board of Selectmen ViceChair Debra Panetta called Thomas “Mr. Saugus.” “He was everywhere. He did so much for the town,” Panetta said. Thomas went to work for the Saugus Fire Department on April 20, 1964, and retired on Sept. 8, 1996, completing 32 years and four months of service to the Town of Saugus, according to town records. had kind words to say,” Riley said. “He will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.” Thomas was the husband Charles “Charlie” C. Thomas (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) Thomas was a longtime member of the Saugus Knights of Columbus and the Saugus Lions Club. He also enjoyed spending time in his garden and being surrounded by family, according to a local obituary published this week. Selectman Jeffrey Cicolini called Thomas’ death “a huge loss.” He recalled Thomas being a frequent visitor to the Harbormaster’s Office when Cicolini’s dad ran it. 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The Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home (549 Lincoln Ave. in Saugus) is in charge of arrangements. Calling hours are scheduled for Tuesday 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., followed by a funeral mass at Blessed Sacrament Church (14 Summer St. in Saugus) at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Saugus. A ZBA dilemma A former board chair with 25 years’ experience lacks the votes to get reappointed to a position he resigned from By Mark E. Vogler F ormer Zoning Board of Appeals Chair Ben Sturniolo, a 25-year veteran of the board, seeks reappointment to the ZBA after resigning earlier this year. But at Tuesday’s (May 24) meeting, selectmen were deadlocked at 2-2 with one abstention on a substitute motion to appoint Sturniolo to fi ll a current vacancy on the board. “Mr. Sturniolo is probably the most experienced Board of Appeals person we’ve had in the last eight decades,” Selectman Jeff rey Cicolini said. But Cicolini cast one of the two votes against reappointing Sturniolo. “I think it sends a bad message,” Cicolini said, referring to recent eff orts to encourage new and less experienced candidates participating in local government. Cicolini instead backed the appointment of ZBA alternate member Robert Northrop, who is interested in becoming a full-time member of the board. That motion failed on a 2-2 vote with one abstention. “I’d hate to see Mr. Northrop get discouraged.” Selectman Michael Serino and Board of Selectmen ViceChair Debra Panetta each supported the substitute motion to reappoint Sturniolo and also voted against the appointment of Northrop. Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano sided with Cicolini on both votes. Selectman Corinne Riley abstained from both votes because her husband, Precinct 2 Town Meeting Member Christopher P. Riley, is a candidate for the ZBA vacancy. Selectmen advertised for applicants to fi ll the ZBA vacancy following Sturniolo’s resignation earlier in the year. “Hello … as you know a few months back I needed to resign my position as Chair of the ZBA, needing to care for two ZBA DILEMMA | SEE PAGE 8
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022 Page 5 Two Pioneer Charter School students receive “Pumpkin Patch” scholarships PUBLIC AUCTION FRIDAY, JUNE 3RD AT 1:00 PM MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE • MALDEN • 15 ROOM / 6 BEDROOM TWO FAMILY DUPLEX STYLE HOME Malden, MA To Be Sold On The Premises FEATURES: • Two Family Duplex Style Home • • Total of (15) Rooms w/ (6) Bedrooms & (2) Bathrooms • • ±4,317 S/F of Area • Gas FWA Heat • Basement • • Clapboard Siding • Hardwood Floors • Public Water & Sewer • • Zoned: Residential A • Assessor’s Parcel ID: M:137, B:799, L:909 • Sale Per Order Of Mortgagee Attorney Keith K. Fuller 5300 Bigelow Commons, Enfield, CT Attorney For Mortgagee TERMS OF SALE: $10,000.00 Deposit Cash Or Certified Funds 5% Buyers Premium Applies Other Terms To Be Announced At Time Of Sale SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS: Left to right: Pioneer Charter School of Science II graduating seniors Omar Ally and Neva Matthews receive their Danny Panico Memorial Scholarship Awards from Rev. Bill Ladd and Carl Spencer — both of First Congregational Church-UCC of Saugus. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) By Mark E. Vogler T he First Congregational Church-UCC of Saugus this week handed out its annual Danny Panico Memorial Scholarship Award to two graduating students from Pioneer Charter School of Science II in Saugus. This year’s winners are Omar Ally and Neva Matthews. “Omar will be attending UMass Lowell and Neva will be attending Brown University,” said Rev. Bill Ladd, Pastor of First Congregational ChurchUCC of Saugus. “I, along with Carl Spencer, handed them out [Tuesday, May 24] and they were very happy to receive them,” he said. Here’s what Rev. Ladd said about this year’s recipients: Omar Ally is a real go-getter. In class, he’s prepared and motivated and outside of class, his volunteer activities have stretched from one end of Saugus to the other. He’s easy and engaging and is a great communicator whether it be with his peers or with faculty and staff at school. Neva Matthews volunteered at the Alzheimer’s Disease Center where her responsibilities were setting up appointments for the clinical trials, data entry from the Montreal cognitive assessment. She also developed a fi ngerprint scanner with text notifi - cations that allow caregivers to monitor their patients safely, then submitted this project to the school science fair. She wants to study bioengineering. The award — also known as “The Pumpkin Patch Scholarship” — is funded by proceeds generated by the church’s “Pumpkin Patch” held in October during the past 20 years. Wildlife Control and Tree Service 24-Hour Service Panico, a longtime church member and Pumpkin Patch worker, died in 2017, and the scholarship is meant to honor his contributions. Saugus is one of many communities receiving pumpkins from the Navajo Reservation near Farmington, N.M., working with a program called Pumpkin Patch USA, which coordinates the destination of the pumpkins. The church and the Navajo Reservation both benefit from the pumpkin sales. The local “Pumpkin Patch” began in Saugus Center about two decades ago as a fundraiser for the church’s Youth Group and has continued to fl ourish as somewhat of a communitywide autumn attraction. The scholarships are a way of the church “giving back to the community” for supporting its annual Pumpkin Patch. Aaron Posnik AUCTIONEERS • APPRAISERS West Springfield, MA • Philadelphia, PA 413-733-5238 • 610-853-6655 TOLL FREE 1-877-POSNIK1 • (767-6451) MA Auc Lic #161 • PA Auc Lic #AY000241L Web: www.posnik.com • Email: info@posnik.com “LOCATED AT BUS STOP TO MALDEN T-STATION” 220 Lebanon Street Fully Insured 781-269-0914
Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022 MEMORIAL DAY | FROM PAGE 3 “Come out and welcome Commander Farrell to Massachusetts and, more importantly to Saugus!! Meet the new Commanding Officer of the USS Constitution, Old Ironsides, on May 28,” he said. Constitution float will be in parade Meanwhile, the offi cial Memorial Day will be observed throughout the country on Monday, May 30, the designated holiday. On Jan. 21, a Change-ofCommand ceremony was held at the USS Constitution at the Charlestown Navy Yard. It was there that Commander John Benda transferred command of the USS Constitution to Commander BJ Farrell, 39, who became the 77th Commanding Offi cer of Massachusetts’ Ship of State. The USS Constitution is the world’s oldest commissioned warship that remains afl oat. A USS Constitution fl oat and some of Commander Farrell’s crew will accompany her to Saugus tomorrow, according to Castinetti. “We’re expecting at least six fl oats, four bands, four High School JROTC Units and numerous military and civilian marching groups and multiple vehicles — both military and civilian. We’ve got a lot of things that people haven’t seen in the past,” Castinetti said. “And, it’s going to be rain or shine at 10:00 a.m.,” he said. The core of past parades — representing various social, fraternal and nonprofi t groups and organizations — will be familiar to those watching the parade, Castinetti said. “It looks like everything is about the same, except that we are adding active duty Marines and Marine enlistees,” Castinetti said. “We will also have many antique vehicles and trucks and also a third band. We seem to be growing by the day,” he said. There will be participating bands from Beverly, Peabody, Revere and Salem, according to Castinetti. A new parade route this year Castinetti noted there will be several changes to this year’s parade. “We will form up at Anna Parker at 9 a.m. and step off at 10 a.m. The parade will proceed up Essex Street through Cliftondale and then Central Street to Winter Street and stopping at the Veterans Lot in Riverside Cemetery,” Castinetti said. “We will conduct our entire Memorial Day ceremony at the cemetery. We will not proceed to the Town Hall. At the conclusion of the ceremony, all will be dismissed from Riverside Cemetery.” WIN Waste Innovations is sponsoring the parade. Catherine Parrotta, a general assignment reporter for Boston 25 News, will sing the National Anthem to kick off the Memorial Day ceremony at Riverside Cemetery. Parrotta joined the television station in March 2012 as a general assignment reporter. The start of the Memorial Day Weekend tradition offi cially begins at 3 p.m. today (Friday, May 27) with the so-called “grave fl agging.” A group of volunteers — schoolchildren, members from local Girl and Boy Scout units, retirees, town officials, veterans and anyone else who shows up — will converge on the grounds of Riverside Cemetery for the annual decoration of the graves. Graves Registration Offi cer Randy Briand will oversee the volunteers. “Prince Pizza will be donating 20 large pizzas for the fl agging crew,” Castinetti said. Gordie at work in the cemetery Gordie Shepard, a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, COMING TO SAUGUS: Billie June “BJ” Farrell, the 77th Commanding Offi cer of the USS Constitution — but the fi rst woman offi cer in charge during the ship’s 224-year history — has accepted an invitation to be the grand marshal of this year’s Annual Memorial Day Parade, which is set for tomorrow (Saturday, May 28) at 10 a.m. (Courtesy photo by the U.S. Constitution Museum to The Saugus Advocate) has been working hard this week to get Riverside Cemetery gravesites into shape. “As usual, Gordie has been working his butt off to make Riverside Cemetery look great,” Castinetti said. Shepard was initially drawn to Riverside Cemetery to visit the gravesite of his old childhood friend — Richard “Dicky” Devine, Jr. — a fellow Vietnam War veteran who was killed in combat in January of 1969. Shepard continued to make frequent visits to his buddy’s grave. As the years passed, he noticed that his friend’s headstone was beginning to sink into the ground. He looked at the one beside it, and it bore the name of another hero killed during the war. Someone else’s family or friend member. It had been partially covered with grass and dirt. As Shepard surveyed the cemetery, he noticed that many of the headstones and plaques bearing the names of his fellow soldiers were in disrepair. At that point, Shepard went on a mission to clean and straighten out Devine’s gravestone and then the one beside it. Then he kept going, doing as many as he could over the course of numerous volunteer hours. As the years went on, Shepard restored more than 400 gravesites belonging to veterans. Eventually, he began his Civil War Burial Plot restoration Based a count of the stars on local monuments, here are the numbers of Saugus service men who were killed while serving their country: • World War I — 14 • World War II — 57 • Korean War — 2 • Vietnam War — 3 • Iraq War — 1 project in 2015. The plaques in the Grand Army of the Republic Plot were in very bad shape. Some were sunk into the ground and almost all of them were unreadable. The National Organization of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War honored Shepard with the organization’s 2019 Founder’s Award for his outstanding service in the memory of Union Civil War Soldiers. It was the group’s only award for that year. What you need to know about Commander Farrell Here’s a short biography of her education and military service leading up to her current assignment as told by the USS Constitution Museum on its website: Billie June (BJ) Farrell was born in Paducah, Kentucky. She attended the United States Naval Academy and was commissioned in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science in political science. In 2009, she earned a Master of Science degree in operations management from the University of Arkansas. Her first division officer tour was aboard USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) as electrical offi cer. She then briefl y took over as OI Division Offi cer before being promoted to navigator for her second tour. After completing her two division offi cer tours, Farrell reported to Commander, Naval Personnel Command (COMNAVPERSCOM) in Millington, Tennessee and became an action offi cer in PERS833 (Post Selection Board Matters). While there, she assumed duties as delay section head and assistant board screener. After departing PERS-833, Farrell started the Department Head pipeline. She reported to USS San Jacinto (CG 56) in March 2012 as the weapons offi cer and then became the combat systems offi cer onboard. Her next tour was as deputy director for professional development at the United States Naval Academy. After departing the Naval Academy, Farrell reported to Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic as deputy N3. She then served as executive offi cer onboard USS Vicksburg (CG 69). Farrell’s awards include two Meritorious Service Medals, four Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, and three Meritorious Unit Commendation Medals. Saugus By the Numbers Saugus in the Civil War: Killed in action aren’t noted. But the large Civil War Monument inside a large rotary — a keystone-shaped roundabout, two plaques on the right and left sides of the memorial individually list the 163 enlisted men from Saugus, eight who served in the Navy.
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022 Page 7 Filling leadership voids School Committee elects Serino to serve as chair and Hatch as vice-chair for fi nal 18 months of two-year term By Mark E. Vogler Whittredge, who was the eplacing former School Committee Chair Thomas R. Whittredge was a smooth and orderly transition when the new committee convened for its fi rst meeting Wednesday (May 25) night. Committee members voted 4-0 to elect Vice-Chair Vincent A. Serino to serve the fi nal 18 months as chair and then elected John Hatch on a 4-0 vote to fi ll the leadership void left by Serino vacating his vice-chair seat. It was no surprise, as the R top two vote-getters in local elections usually assume the chair and vice-chair positions, which still requires confi rmation by a committee vote. Serino fi nished second in last fall’s School Committee race with 2,021 — 69 votes behind Whittredge. Hatch finished with the third highest vote total (1,846). “Yes, it respects the will of the voters and puts two very talented, experienced gentlemen in leadership,” School THE NEW CHAIR: Vincent Serino received the support of his School Committee colleagues on Wednesday night (May 25) to serve the fi nal 18 months of his two-year term as chair. He succeeds Thomas Whittredge, who recently resigned to spend more time with his children. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) Committee Member Ryan Fisher told The Saugus Advocate. “We’ve been very fortunate on the leadership front, with Tom Whittredge for two and a half years, and now Vin and John. Leigh brings a whole new perspective to the board, both as an advocate and a NEW SCHOOL COMMITTEE VICE-CHAIR: School Committee Member John Hatch received the unanimous support of his fellow committee members to fill the vacancy in the vice-chair seat previously occupied by Vincent Serino, who was elected as the new chair. (Saugus Advocate fi le photo by Mark E. Vogler) mom. I’m optimistic,” Fisher said. Leigh Gerow — who received 1,593 votes, the sixth highest total in last November’s town elections — fi lls the vacancy left earlier this month by Whittredge’s departure. She participated in her first meeting Wednesday. “A Virtual Open House” Town plans Zoom Meeting on Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan on June 9 T he Town of Saugus has scheduled a special “Virtual Open House” for June 9 via Zoom videoconferencing for town residents and offi cials who would like to learn about the top four climate hazards facing Saugus today and in the future. In addition, the special forum — which town offi cials are calling “A Virtual Open House” — will also give participants a chance to off er their own views on the town’s climate adaptation and resilience plan. They can identify places and spaces they consider important to the community. Residents can share their vision for a resilient future in Saugus by joining in the Virtual Open House on Thursday, June 9, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., according to the town’s Director of Planning and Economic Development, Christopher Reilly. He has been circulating a fl yer on the upcoming meeting. The Town of Saugus received grant funding to complete the Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan through the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Action Grant program. The MVP Action Grant supports municipalities in advancing priority climate adaptation actions to address climate change impacts resulting from extreme weather, sea level rise, inland and coastal fl ooding, severe heat and other climate impacts. Town offi cials say the Saugus Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan will Assess risk and vulnerability due to Saugus’s top hazards (flood, heat, severe storms and drought) Examine and communicate how the impacts of these hazards can be reduced through investment in adaptation Recommend next steps to reduce risk and build resilience in Saugus For more information about the Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan, visit https://www.saugus-ma. gov/planning-and-economic-development/pages/municipal-vulnerability-preparedness-climate-adaption-and To learn more about the MVP program and local climate change data, visit https://resilientma.org/mvp Anyone interested in joining the Town of Saugus for the Virtual Open House needs to register. You can RSVP at https://www. eventbrite.com/e/saugus-climate-adaptation-andresilience-plan-open-housetickets-298152952507 “This free virtual public open house off ers an opportunity to learn about the plan, explore priority risks for Saugus, and help inform steps the community can take to improve quality of life and reduce the impacts of climate change on the community,” Reilly said. The Zoom link and passcode below can be used to join the meeting on June 9 at 6:00 p.m. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/ j/89796755411pwd=bkJtVmRqdEl0MnA1Q3UxMFhVWHRPQT09 Meeting ID: 897 9675 5411 Passcode: 409926 top vote-getter in the last two School Committee races, stepped down from the twoyear position to spend more time with his two children after his wife died last Thanksgiving. School Committee Members Fisher (1,807) and Joseph “Dennis” Gould (1,661) fi nished fourth and fi fth in last fall’s voting. $$ CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! $$ GET YOUR VEHICLE SUMMER READY! 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Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022 Sachems seniors salute World Series Park Supt. for bringing nighttime baseball to Saugus O n May 23 graduating seniors on the Saugus High School baseball team presented World Series Park Superintendent Bob Davis a gift of appreciation for his tireless eff ort of fundraising and installation of lights at the fi eld. The Saugus Sachems held the fi rst-ever home baseball game under the lights on April 29. The Saugus Sachems baseball team seniors are Nathen Ing, Ryan Anderson, Anthony Macone, Sean O’Rourke, MiJ& $46 yd. S MULCH SALE! Discount Spring Special PICK-UP or DELIVERY AVAILABLE 617-389-1490 Premium Hemlock or Pitch Black BELOW WHOLESALE COSTS LANDSCAPERS WELCOME $4 yd. $42 yd. • • • $3 yd. WE LOVE YOU, BOB! The Saugus Sachems Baseball Team shows appreciation to World Series Park Superintendent Bob Davis for tenacious and tireless eff orts to bring nighttime baseball to Saugus. Surrounding Bob Davis are the Saugus Sachems baseball team members of the Class of 2022: Nathen Ing, Ryan Anderson, Anthony Macone, Sean O’Rourke, Michael Howard, Matt MacEachern, Ryan Mabee, Anthony Cicolini, David Turilli and Drew Gardner. The senior players will be honored today in a ceremony before their fi nal home game, set for 4 p.m. at World Series Park. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) chael Howard, Matt MacEachern, Ryan Mabee, Anthony Cicolini, David Turilli and Drew Gardner. The players will be honored today (May 27) when they play the fi nal home game of their careers at 4 p.m. at World Series Park. Saugus High will have its senior game vs. Everett. WIN Waste Innovations Plant Manager Jim BianZBA DILEMMA | FROM PAGE 5 members of my family who were not well,” Sturniolo wrote in a May 14 text to selectmen. “The situation has improved and I have secured the needed assistance. I served 25 years on the board, and would like to be considered for reappointment,” he said. Selectmen Serino and Pachi will be throwing out the ceremonial fi rst pitch prior to the game. There will be a special ceremony before the game. Little League players who wear their game shirts will get to come on the fi eld during the ceremony and will also receive a ticket for a free slush at the netta supported Sturniolo’s reappointment passionately, citing his 25 years of service and invaluable expertise as a longtime board member. Serino said he personally didn’t see how the board couldn’t grant Sturniolo’s request. “I made the motion to put Ben on [the board] in 1995, and he did a phenomenal job,” Cogliano said. But the concession stand. To participate in the ceremony, the Little Leaguers should arrive at the field no later than 3:15 — 15 minutes before the ceremony starts. Feel free to contact Renee Howard (617592-5876) with any questions or concerns. chair agreed with Cicolini that Northrop should be given a chance to move up from his alternate seat. “I also like the fact that Mr. Riley applied for this position,” Cogliano said. Cicolini stressed that he doesn’t want his vote to be construed as opposition to somebody with 25 years of experience. “He didn’t take a temporary leave. He resigned,” Cicolini said. “We’re trying to build interest in other residents,” he said. Selectmen voted to invite Sturniolo, Northrop, Riley and Leo Fonseca — another candidate who responded to the ZBA vacancy posting — for interviews with the board in the fi rst fl oor conference room at Town Hall on June 14 at 6 p.m. Cogliano told The Saugus Advocate following this week’s meeting that it is possible for selectmen to vote on filling the ZBA vacancy after interviewing the four candidates. The Board of Appeals holds public hearings and acts on applications for Special Permits, Variances and Comprehensive Permits. Most Board of Appeals hearings are for Special Permit applications for residential or business uses not allowed by right.
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022 Page 9 Town Meeting 2022 Town manager gets fi nal authorization to buy Cliftondale property for possible parking By Mark E. Vogler S electmen gave Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree and his staff the green light to buy the vacant building at 481-483 Lincoln Ave. that was last used as a loan center. “Whatever plans we have, we’ll have some property that will allow parking to attract businesses,” Crabtree told selectmen following a unanimous vote at Tuesday’s meeting (May 24) of the Board of Selectmen. “We have a lot of options,” he said. The board’s vote was the latest procedural step, confi rming a May 2 Special Town Meeting vote to authorize selectmen to acquire title to the land and building. Selectman Jeffrey Cicolini hailed the board’s vote as “a huge step” to Cliftondale Revitalization efforts. “It’s nice to see the town’s commitment,” he said. “This is crucial to achieving a true revitalization,” Cicolini said. Selectman Debra Panetta said, “It’s clear” from reading the town’s updated Master Plan that “residents want to see the revitalization of Cliftondale.” Selectman Corinne Riley said she was grateful to Precinct 2 Town Meeting Member Joe Vecchione’s work as chair and architect of the Special Town Meeting Committee for revitalizing Cliftondale Square. “Being a lifelong resident in Cliftondale, knowing how busy it was and hoping that it could be again, I’m grateful that we worked together within the Cliftondale Revitalization Committee and shared ideas and visions,” Riley said after the meeting. “I personally would like to thank Town Meeting, Board of Selectmen and the Town Manager for supporting this purchase, which I know will help with one strong issue that has hindered Cliftondale in convenient parking,” Riley said. “This is a great fi rst step, but there is a lot more work to be done and I look forward to keeping the momentum going with enticing new businesses back to Cliftondale,” she said. During the May 2 Special Town Meeting, members unanimously approved two articles to pave the way for the land purchase. Article 11 authorizes the Board of Selectmen to acquire title to the land and building located at 481-483 Lincoln Ave. Article 12 seeks the appropriation of $775,000 to buy the property. “Even if we don’t use it right away, it will set the stage [for future revitalization of Cliftondale],” Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree said. Precinct 6 Town Meeting Member William Brown recalled how eff orts to revitalize Cliftondale over the years have failed. He recalled how his family owned a hardware store in the area back in the 70s and early 80s. “This is the fi rst time I’ve seen a positive step,” he said. Town Meeting members wholeheartedly supported the article for the purchase of the property, even though they didn’t think that parking is the best use. “In general, parking is not a problem,” said Precinct 2 Town Meeting Member Peter Rossetti, Jr., who has lived in Cliftondale for 70 years and whose family has owned an insurance business there for decades. “The reason parking is not a problem is there is not a lot to attract people to the square,” he said. Everett Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Owned & operated by the Conti Years! “Same name, phone number & address for over half a century. We must be doing something right!” f www.everettaluminum.com Spring is Here! T The COVID-19 Update Town reports 92 newly confi rmed cases over the past week; two new deaths By Mark E. Vogler Meanwhile, the number here were 92 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases over the past seven days through Wednesday (May 25), according to Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree. That’s seven fewer confi rmed COVID-19 cases than last week. This week’s positive COVID cases reported to the town by the state Department of Public Health (DPH) increased the overall total to 9,178 confi rmed cases, according to Crabtree. There have been more than 400 confi rmed cases over the past fi ve weeks, as the virus continues to hang around, causing some people to continue wearing masks at Town Hall even though they are optional of confirmed COVID-related deaths reported since the outbreak of the Coronavirus in March of 2020 increased to 92. Eleven weeks ago, total Saugus deaths related to COVID-19 were listed at 106. But that number was reduced to 88 because of a change in the guidelines used by health offi cials. “Our hearts and prayers go out to those families aff ected by this health pandemic,” Crabtree said.
Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Memorial Day Parade returns Saturday Saturday, May 25, 2019. What a great day it was for a parade! And what a great day it was to observe Memorial Day weekend by honoring the town’s fallen heroes. I remember it very well three years ago, while snapping photos of the Lynn English Junior Reserve Offi cers Training Corps (JROTC) doing maneuvers in front of Saugus Town Hall. I was standing right near the entrance to the Saugus Public Library, where staging had been set up for the offi - cial Memorial Day Ceremony. It was a beautiful day. And the town was blessed to have a special guest — Francisco A. Ureña, the state’s Secretary of the Department of Veterans’ Services — delivering the keynote speech after the annual Memorial Day Parade. It was a few minutes before the ceremony was set to commence. I remember Saugus Veterans Council Commander Steve Castinetti expressing his displeasure with what he thought was a disappointing turnout for the day’s events. “There should be a lot more people out here today,” Castinetti said, openly chiding the community of Saugus for not having a better response to the day’s events. I happened to agree with him that the seemingly good crowd turnout along the parade route and the cemetery seemed to dwindle drastically by the time the parade ended offi cially in front of Town Hall. Few people actually showed up for the most important —Contest— SKETCH OF THE WEEK GUESS WHO GOT SKETCHED! If you know the right answer, you might win the contest. In this week’s edition, we continue our weekly feature where a local artist sketches people, places and things in Saugus. Got an idea who was sketched this week? If you do, please email me at mvoge@comcast.net or leave a phone message at 978683-7773. Anyone who between now and Tuesday at noon identifi es the Saugonian sketched in this week’s paper qualifi es to have their name put in a green Boston Red Sox hat with a chance to be selected as the winner of a $10 gift certifi cate, compliments of Dunkin’ in the Food Court at the Saugus Square One Mall. But you have to enter to win! Look for the winner and identifi cation in next week’s “The Sounds of Saugus.” Please leave your mailing address in case you are a winner. (Courtesy illustration to The Saugus Advocate by a Saugonian who goes by the name of “The Sketch Artist”) part of the festivities: to pause and refl ect on the great human sacrifi ce of Saugonians during the various wars. Seventy-seven of Saugus young men died in combat serving their country since World War I and through the Iraq wars. All of them were true heroes. All of them deserve a day of remembrance. But it was a refl ection of a disappointing national trend. Memorial Day just doesn’t command the respect and demonstration of patriotic pride that it once did. Hopefully, after the parade being canceled during the past two years because of COVID-19, Saugonians — young and old — will appreciate this year’s event even more. The Town of Saugus, along with the Saugus Veterans Council and the American Legion Post, extends an invitation to all local servicemen and women to join them at the Memorial Day Parade tomorrow (Saturday, May 28). Come march with town offi - cials, residents, students and fellow soldiers to pay tribute to those who gave their lives for our freedom. The parade — which is scheduled to get underway at 10 a.m. — will be “historical” this year, according to Saugus Veterans Council Commander Castinetti, a retired U.S. Navy captain. Billie June “BJ” Farrell, the 77th Commanding Officer of the USS Constitution — but the fi rst woman offi cer in charge during the ship’s 224year history — has accepted an invitation to be the grand marshal of this year’s Annual Memorial Day Parade and keynote speaker for the town’s Memorial Day Ceremony. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime event that you cannot miss!” Castinetti told us a few weeks ago. “It’s historical because Commander Farrell became the fi rst female Commanding Offi cer of this great ship in 224 years. Come out and welcome Commander Farrell to Massachusetts and, more importantly to Saugus!! Meet the new Commanding Offi cer of the USS Constitution, Old Ironsides, on May 28,” he said. The parade will step off at 10 a.m. from Anna Parker Playground at 124 Essex St. in Saugus, proceed to Cliftondale Square, to Central Street and to Winter Street and end at Riverside Cemetery where a Memorial Day Ceremony will take place. I plan on attending this year’s Memorial Day weekend event, just as I have most of the others during my time as Saugus Advocate Editor. But, personally, I’m looking forward to the event. A Saugus Medal of Honor recipient It will be 78 years ago next month that Arthur Frederick DeFranzo, a 25-year-old staff sergeant from Saugus, sacrifi ced his own life on a battlefi eld in France while displaying what his Medal of Honor Citation hailed as “extraordinary heroism and magnifi cent devotion to duty.” On June 10, 1944, near Vaubadon, France, German combat forces opened fire with several machine guns, wounding DeFranzo while he was rescuing an injured man. Unconcerned about his own injuries, he led an attack on the enemy positions and encouraged his men to advance. He destroyed an enemy machine gun position after being hit several more times. He died of those wounds. There are few living Saugus residents who would remember DeFranzo, a member of the Saugus High School Class of 1939. He would be 103 years old today. But for patriotic Saugus residents who take pride in their town, the memory of DeFranzo lives on as the most celebrated example of the ultimate sacrifi ce paid by a Saugonian fi ghting for his country. DeFranzo is one of more than 3,500 Americans to have received the Medal of Honor — 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. Be safe out there, Saugus Each year at this time, I devote some space in this column to share with readers my personal connection to Memorial Day — in hopes that it might get people taking special steps in their own lives to avoid becoming part of the tragic Memorial Day weekend death toll on the nation’s highways. It happened 44 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) Standard-Times. 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 call to my folks’ home 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 recall, 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 THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 16
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022 Page 11 SAUGUS GARDENS IN THE SPRING Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable T By Laura Eisener he abrupt change in weather last weekend, from unseasonably cool to suddenly summer, has sent many people scrambling to catch up with their gardening projects. It is fi nally safe to plant tender annuals without concern about damage from frost at night. Memorial Day is the date to remember for the danger of frost to have passed in most of New England. Up until now it was risky to plant species from tender climates unless they could be quickly moved indoors or covered up if cold weather developed. In general, the popular annuals can be depended upon to continue blooming until some point in the fall, while perennials which return every year have an average bloom time of only a few weeks. The killdeer which were described last week scurrying around open lawns and marshy areas are still busy protecting their young. Some of the other nesting birds have offspring now. I have been seeing some starling fledglings at our feeder, larger already than their parents, but still being fed seeds by the adults. The young ones’ feathers are still showing brownish camoufl age color rather than the adults’ plumage of glossy black with bright specks. This weekend veterans’ monuments are decorated with flags and memorial wreaths. If space is limited, you might consider a long blooming annual which has a wreath-shaped fl ower cluster as an appropriate tribute. Verbena hybrids ‘Superbena Red’ and ‘Superbena Whiteout’ are perfect matches for the stripes in the American fl ag. There are also some dark purple varieties that make reasonable substitutes for navy blue, since true blues are diffi cult to fi nd in plants. Verbenas are almost as widely available as petunias and million bells and make a good showing in early summer right through to fall. They are popular for hanging baskets and containers and as a low growing summer ground cover in sunny areas. Flower clusters form a circle of individual fi ve-petalled blossoms just under an inch across. In addition to red, white and “almost blue,” annual verbenas can be found in several shades of pink and light violet. One tall species of verbena that can be a short-lived perennial is purple top verbena or vervain (Verbena bonariensis), which has a long stem and a flower cluster that is more three-dimensional than the popular summer annual hybrids. In May there are always an abundance of flowers in bloom. Most of them finish up quickly when temperatures soar. Roses and peonies all over town have prominent buds, ready to bloom any day now. Many azaleas are still in fl ower, and some rhododendrons are blooming while others are just beginning. When I went out to my fi rst appointment of the day, the irises were just beginning to open, and by the time I got home the top two buds were in full fl ower. A few bulbs like ornamental onions (Allium giganteum and a few other species) are just coming into bloom, while most of the tulips and daff odils are gone. Very few of our popular fl owering bulbs originated in North America. Camassia is a genus of late spring fl owering bulbs which got their scientifi c name from the Nez Perce name for one species which they called “Quamash.” Small camas, also known as common camash (Camassia quamash), shows some of the varied spellings of the original word in its species name and its common names. The word was defined as “sweet” because the bulbs were cultivated as a food, sweet and tasty when roasted over a fi re. It is also sometimes sold as wild hyacinth, since the flowers do resemble small hyacinths in appearance. They are pretty close to true blue and may be a sky color or a deeper blue tone. Like Dutch hyacinths and grape hyacinths which they resemble, they have narrow somewhat grass-like foliage which lasts a month or so into the summer before dying back and becoming dormant until the following spring. This species is found wild through much of the northwestern OUR NATIONAL EMBLEM: A bald eagle fl ies over Saugus — not just on Memorial Day — but every day. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Joanie Allbee) SMALL CAMAS: This is an interesting native bulb blooming in gardens now with a deep blue color that is highlighted by the bright yellow pollen on the stamens. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) United States and Canada, but several larger Camassia species are found in the southern United States. If you are considering it as food rather than fl owers, it is important to distinguish between this and the meadow death camas (Toxicoscordion venenosum, formerly Zigadenus venenosus), which has white fl owers and grows in the same western habitats. Editor’s Note: Laura Eisener is a landscape design consultant who helps homeowners with landscape design, plant selection and placement of trees and shrubs, as well as perennials. She is a member of the Saugus Garden Club and off ered 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. AMERICA’S PLANTS: Red and white annual hybrid verbena are good choices for a patriotic planting or a “Saugus pride” garden. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) RED VERBENA FLOWER CLUSTERS: these form a small “wreath” — opened fl owers circle those still in bud. (courtesy photo to the saugus advocate by laura eisener)
Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022 Baseball Sachems crush Everett, 13-2 (Advocate photos by Emily Harney) Saugus fi rst baseman Ryan Anderson works to tag out a player from Everett during Wednesdays game and win over Everett, 13-2. Ryan Mabee on the mound Wednesday for Saugus as they took on the Crimson Tide of Everett. Braden Faiella at bat for Saugus leans back to avoid the pitch. Ryan Mabee on the mound Wednesday for Saugus as a player from Everett avoids his pitch. Braden Faiella gets ready to take off from second base once the ball is live. Saugus beat Everett Wednesday, 13-2. Cam Soroko and Michael Howard of Saugus celebrate at the plate after a scoring run by Soroko. Saugus beat Everett 13-2 Wednesday.
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022 Page 13 Sachem second baseman Anthony Macone heads towards the base as a player from Everett tries to work their way back there. Ryan Mabee of Saugus crosses home plate as players from Everett close in behind him to question the umpire’s call. Anthony Macone of Saugus gets ready to take from fi rst base once the ball is in play during Wednesday’s game with Everett. Braden Faiella works his way home to score one of the 13 runs for Saugus during their win over Everett Wednesday. Ryan Mabee of Saugus gets ready to make his way home in hopes to score another run against Everett. Cam Soroko rounds third base as he heads home to score for Saugus during their game Wednesday with Everett. Ryan Mabee of Saugus fi nds himself caught between third base and home plate as he tries to make his way home to score during Wednesday’s game with Everett. Nathan Ing of Saugus gets ready to take off from fi rst base during Wednesday’s game with Everett.
Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022 Baseball Sachems still on brink of playoff bid D By Greg Phipps espite running into an untimely three-game losing streak in the late stages of the regular season, the Saugus High School baseball team still had a shot at reaching 10 wins and putting itself in position to qualify for the postseason. After consecutive losses to Beverly, Gloucester and Marblehead, the Sachems came alive with a 13-2 road defeat of Everett Wednesday to put them one win away from the 10-win plateau. Saugus sported a 9-10 overall record entering Friday’s regular-season finale and rematch against Everett at World Series Park. Wednesday’s victory did not come as easily as the fi nal score indicated. The contest was tied at 2-2 through three frames before Saugus rallied for six tallies in the top of the fourth. The Sachems added fi ve more runs in the sixth to put the game on ice. It ended after six innings due to the 10-run rule. A triple and three RBI from Anthony Macone and two hits Saugus catcher Michael Howard, head coach Joe Luis and pitcher Sean O’Rourke meet on the mound in a game against Winthrop earlier this season. The Sachems were one victory away from possibly qualifying a postseason berth after Wednesday’s win over Everett. and three runs driven in by Cam Soroko helped lead the Sachems, who fi nished with 15 total hits for the game. Ryan Mebee had three hits and Michael Howard brought home two runs with a double. Also contributing off ensively were Nathan Ing and Ryan Anderson with two hits and an RBI each, and Drew Gardiner with a double and run batted in. Mabee was the winning pitcher, as he hurled four and one-third innings (two hits and six strikeouts). Macone and Danny Zietz also saw pitching duty in the win. The news was not as good for the Sachems earlier in the week when they dropped their third consecutive game on Monday at Marblehead. Saugus did battle back late but came up short in a 12-7 fi nal. The Sachems still have hopes of making the tournament but they will need to emerge victorious in their Senior Day game Friday against Everett to possibly receive a playoff nod. with wins over Swampscott, Melrose Sachems gear up for tourney By Greg Phipps H aving clinched a playoff spot with its 10th win last week, the Saugus High School softball team added to its victory total by topping Swampscott last Friday and Melrose on Tuesday. It was the second time the Sachems have come out on top against both those squads this season. In Tuesday’s close 2-0 triumph over the Red Raiders, pitcher Fallon Millerick was near perfect. She allowed just four hits and fanned four while also aiding her own cause on off ense with a key triple. It was Millerick’s 11th win of the season. Lily Ventre, who missed a good portion of the season with an injury, drove in a run with a hit, and Gianna Costa added an RBI single. Those runs would stand up in the shutout win. Felicia Reppucci, Kaitlyn Pugh and Ava Rogers had hits, and Head Coach Steve Almquist credited Devaney Millerick and Ryann Moloney with solid games in the fi eld. Last Friday, the team celeStarting catcher Lily Ventre has returned to the Saugus lineup with a vengeance after missing some of the season with an injury. brated its Senior Day at home with a fi ve-inning win over Swampscott. Reppucci tripled, one of her two hits on the day, and drove in three runs, while Costa had two hits and an RBI in an eventual 13-1 triumph. Moloney drove in a run with a hit, and Fallon Millerick, who had two hits, was the winning pitcher with fi ve strikeouts to her credit. The off ense didn’t stop there, as Pugh and Devaney Millerick each smashed two hits and finished with two RBI, and Rogers, Ventre, Taylor Deleidi and Bella Natalucci all contributed hits. The one drop-off was a 16-4 loss at Danvers on Monday. Moloney had a big day in the defeat with a 4-for4 performance and an RBI. Also contributing hits were Rogers, Fallon Millerick, Devaney Millerick and Costa. The game ended in six innings due to the 10-run rule. The Sachems sat at 12-7 overall heading into Friday’s regular-season fi nale at Marblehead. After that, they will await to fi nd out their playoff Pitcher Fallon Millerick hurled a 2-0 shutout victory over Melrose on Tuesday. seeding and opening-round opponent.
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022 Page 15 SHS Lady Sachems Lacrosse team honored on Senior Night By Tara Vocino T he Saugus High School Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse Senior Night highlighted seniors and their future plans during their game against the Northeast Metro Regional Vocational Knights. Sachems Co-Captain Kali Penachio is joined by her parents, Kris and Paul, and sister/teammate Nina during last Wednesday’s Senior Night at Saugus High School. Penachio plans to attend UMass Lowell in the fall to study pharmaceutical sciences. LADY SACHEM SENIORS, PICTURED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Co-Captain Elise Rego, Co-Captain Kali Penachio, Samantha Valley, Amanda DeFronzo, Sophia Scalisi, Co-Captain Georgia Fiore, Emily Orent and Tayla Walsh during last Wednesday’s Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse Senior Night. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) PICTURED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: proud mom, Cheryl, senior Tayla, sister, Ashley and their father, David. Walsh plans to attend the University of New Hampshire this fall to study psychology and justice studies. Sachems Co-Captain Elise Rego presented fl owers to her mother Cindy, accompanied by her father, Daniel. Rego plans to attend University of New Hampshire this fall to study communications. Sachems Co-Captain Elise Rego runs through the stick tunnel. PICTURED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: proud dad, Derek, sister/teammate, Jessica, senior Samantha and mother, Susan Valley. This fall, Valley plans to attend Rivier University to study nursing. Emily Orent, second from left, is joined by her parents, Mark and Debra and sister, Nicole. Orent plans to attend the University of Connecticut this fall. Sophia Scalisi, third from right, is joined by her father, Brian, sister/teammate Juliana and their mother, Tina. Scalisi plans to attend Stonehill College this fall to study psychology. Amanda DeFronzo presented roses to her mother, Karin, accompanied by her brother, Ryan. DeFronzo plans to attend the University of Miami this fall to study health science. Sachems Co-Captain Georgia Fiore, second from right, presented fl owers to her mother, Jessica, father Ed, sisters Grace and Shelby and boyfriend Jason Ciampa. Fiore plans to attend Endicott College this fall to study exercise science.
THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 10 Page 16 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. Honoring Saugus High baseball seniors The Saugus High School Varsity Baseball Team invites all Saugus Little League players to attend the Varsity Senior Game to be held at World Series Park, today (Friday, May 27) to celebrate the last home game of the season for graduating seniors. Little League players who wear their game shirts will get to come on the fi eld during the ceremony and will also receive a ticket for a free slush at the concession stand. To participate in the ceremony, the Little Leaguers should arrive at the fi eld no later than 3:15 — 15 minutes before the ceremony starts. Feel free to contact Renee Howard (617-592-5876) with any questions or concerns. One-day trash delay for holiday week The Town of Saugus announces that trash and recycling collection will run on a one-day delay from Tuesday (May 31) through Saturday (June 4), due to the observance of Memorial Day (Monday, May 30). There will be no collection on Monday (May 30) due to the holiday. Services will resume on a one-day delay from Tuesday (May 31) through Saturday (June 4). Residents whose collection day falls on Monday will be collected from on Tuesday. Collection will continue to run on a one-day delay for the remainder of the week. Please contact the Department of Public Works at 781231-4145 with any questions. Want to help make a better Library? The Saugus Board of Selectmen is accepting applications THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022 for appointments to the Saugus Library Board of Trustees. This is a volunteer/nonpaid position for Saugus residents. Those interested may submit a letter of interest/resume no later than June 1 to the Saugus Board of Selectmen, Saugus Town Hall, 298 Central St., Suite 4, Saugus, MA 01906. Compost site now open 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 St. Stickers are required to gain seasonal access to the site. Stickers may be purchased for $25.00 at the Department of Public Works (DPW) located at the Compost Site when making your visit to the Compost Site. The Town of Saugus accepts checks only for payment of the $25.00. 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. We ask all residents to please wear a mask and maintain and respect social distancing from others while visiting the site. Residents may call Lorna Cerbone at the Solid Waste and Recycling Department at 781231-4036 with questions or for more information. We have a winner! Congratulations to Carole Drake for making the right identification in last week’s “Guess Who Got Sketched” contest. She was one of several readers answering correctly. But she was the only one to have her name picked in a drawing from the green Boston Red Sox cap. Here’s the correct answer, offered by the person who goes by the name of The Sketch Artist: “The answer to last week’s sketch is the multi-talented Gabriella Snyder Stelmack! Gabriella has such an angelic, highly skilled and trained voice! “Check out Gabriella’s CD ‘Ancient Christmas’ “Songs and Carols with Gabriella Snyder with Mountain Dulcimer Guitar, Viola & Violin “The song #3 ‘Come With Me’ (a favorite of mine) Gabriella wrote the music & words. She states on her CD why she wrote ‘Come With Me’ ‘I wanted to write a “Little Drummer Boy” type song, with the wise men hearing about the newborn King and setting out to fi nd Him. I hope this takes you on your journey’ Gabriella.’ “Such a myriad of beautiful Christmas songs on Ancient Christmas! She produced the CD through her own Colla Voce Recording & Publishing Co. “Gabriella quotes in her own words the following: ‘I am the Executive Director of Bread of Life in Malden, a nonprofit faith based, volunteer driven organization that provides a million meals per year for struggling families and senior citizens in the north metro Boston area. I have worked with the organization for 33 years. What some people don’t know is I am also a composer of two operas, many songs and choral pieces, and have sung professionally, and was a private vocal instructor for many years. I want to continue sharing my music and sharing what I have with those who have less. Knowing that only God can save the world through Christ, I try in my small way to be part of His work. My favorite passage from the Bible is Matthew, chapter 25, “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink… .I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers or sisters of mine, you did for me.” I consider myself to be on a pilgrimage through life, stumbling many times, but continually trying to go God’s way rather than my own: God’s goals, God’s methods, God’s timing, with God’s power. On the wall of my office hangs something that was read as a young girl and I always want to remember: “I shall pass this way but once. Any good therefore that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.”’ “Gabriella, you are a great example of ‘don’t hide your light under a bushel, let it shine for all to see’ — you are a great beacon of light to this world! “Thank you, Yours Truly, “The Sketch Artist” Disco Dance party at the Kowloon The Kowloon Restaurant is set to host an outdoor Disco Dance Party featuring The Cover Girls performing live in concert. The event is set at the Kowloon’s outdoor venue on June 18 (rain date June 19) on Route 1 North in Saugus. Showtime is 7 p.m., and doors open at 6 p.m. General admission is $39 per person and V.I.P. reserved seating is $59 per person. Guests are invited to dress in disco wear. Tickets are available at online ordering, front desk or chargeby-phone: 781-233-0077. The Cover Girls are an all-female, New York City-based freestyle group that achieved most of their chart success in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Among the group’s best-known songs are “Show Me,” “Because of You,” “We Can’t Go Wrong” and “Wishing on a Star.” Opening for The Cover Girls is Vinyl Groove. Vinyl Groove is a multitalented vocal group who sing the best R&B dance music from the 70s, including Motown-Philly and classic disco dance music — including songs from Tavares, The Trammps, The Stylistics, The O’Jays, The Temptations, Blue Magic, Smokey Robinson, Earth Wind & Fire, Donna Summer, The Spinners and the Four Tops. A “Shout Out” for “Shout Outs” Jeanie Bartolo, a prolifi c contributor to our weekly “Shout Out” segment of this column (and she was actually the catalyst behind this weekly feature) off ers the following “Shout Out:” “Memorial Day marks the third anniversary of The Advocate’s Sounds of Saugus “Shout Out” column with a total of 230 Shout Outs, so I thought a “Shout Out” for “Shout Outs” to EVERYONE who nominated someone special and to Mark Vogler for printing them. Let’s keep it going!!! Many thanks.” A “Shout Out” for those who get sketched We also received a “Shout Out” this week from “the Sketch Artist”: “A SHOUT OUT & THANKYOU To ALL the wonderful people sketched so far! “Thank you for allowing me to use my little spark to showcase ALL you brilliant lights of Hope and wonderful people of Saugus! Shining so brightly In deeds and actions! “Endless giving and doing for others lending uplifting hands reaching out. “Saugonians who go the extra mile! “Beacons of luminesce! “If you know someone who hasn’t been featured, let’s not leave them out! Let’s get them sketched and showcased. We look to these people for inspiration, motivation and hope for a better Saugus each day! Thank you “Yours Truly “The Sketch Artist” 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. Bishop plans to bless the Community Garden The Right Rev. Alan Gates, Episcopal Bishop of Massachusetts, will be blessing the Community Garden ground at St. John’s Episcopal Church today (Friday, May 27) at 9 a.m. Meanwhile, The Rev. John Beach of St. John’s Episcopal Church, continues to search for a few good men, women and children who would like to join a noble cause — the second year of the church-sponsored community garden. “We are inviting all interested persons to join us in producing vegetables for those who are suff ering from food insecurity in Saugus,” Rev. Beach wrote in a letter to the community. Rev. Beach is looking for a variety of help as the garden approaches planting time for its second year: If you are able to grow a few seedlings in your home, we would like to bring the seeds, soil, pots, and instructions in the next few weeks. Assist in the planting of crops on Friday May 27th and/ or Saturday May 28th sometime between 9 and noon. We will be having a brief service of the blessing of the ground on the Friday. Assist for an hour a week in the tending of the crops (weeding and watering) over the course of the summer. Assist in the harvesting of the crops in September and delivering them to the Saugus Food Pantry “If you are able to assist, or if you are interested in contributing to the garden, please let me know. I am looking forward to working with you,” Rev. Beach said. He can be reached by phone (774-9619881) or email (revjbeach@ gmail.com). “Before we plant the seedlings, it would be wonderful if you were able to join us for that service,” Rev. Beach said.
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022 Page 17 Saugus Kindergarten Registration underway Kindergarten registration for students entering the Saugus Public Schools in the fall of 2022 opened this month. Registration packets may be picked up at the Main Offi ce of the Veterans Early Learning Center (VELC) at 39 Hurd Ave. in Saugus Monday through Friday during school hours. The packet will also be available on the Saugus Public Schools’ website, https://www. saugus.k12.ma.us/. Completed forms and required documentation may be returned to the VELC Main Offi ce. Packet drop-off hours will be Monday through Friday from 9:30 to 11 a.m.; kindergarten screening appointments will be scheduled at this time. Screenings will take place on Wednesday, June 8 and Thursday, June 9 and will last about 20 minutes. There is no deadline for registration. Saugus moved to a free, allday kindergarten model for the 2021-22 school year to better prepare students academically, socially and emotionally. A half-day option is not available. “Free, all-day kindergarten levels the playing field and gives Saugus children all of the building blocks they need from day one,” said School Committee Member Ryan Fisher. Students must be fi ve years old by Aug. 31, 2022, in order to enter kindergarten in the fall of 2022; there are no exceptions. For more information, please contact the Veterans Early Learning Center at 781-231-8166. Buy a brick to honor a Saugus veteran 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) and $200 for 8” X 8” brick (fi ve 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. SHS Class of ’62 plans 60th reunion Leaders of the Saugus High School Class of 1962 would like you to “SAVE THE DATE.” Their 60th Class Reunion will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Prince Pizzeria in Saugus. They are reaching out to contact fellow classmates as well as other alumni who would like to join them. The well-known 50s and 60s music group of Howie Conley will be there for musical enjoyment. Those of you who have heard them know what a performance they put on. There will be pizza and salad combinations plus soft drinks. The price includes all you can eat, tax and gratuities — plus Howie Conley’s group — and is $29 per person. There is a bar available for wine, beer and mixed drinks. There is no need to purchase tickets at this time. Please let one of the following people know of your interest either by a phone call or a text message so that you can be easily reached when the time draws near. No commitment is necessary. They are just exploring the number of interested classmates. Donna “Cann” Olivera — 781-987-4308 Jonni “Giantonio” Matrona — 781-439-4200 Janice “Cristiano” Pomeroy — 617-512-2097 Larry Seavers — 704-9062606 Food pantry seeking driver volunteers The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry seeks volunteers to make food and bread pickups on Thursdays and Fridays from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Anyone who has the time and interest to help out should contact Jeff Hirtle at 781-922-0661. The food pantry operates out of the basement at Cliftondale Congregational Church at 50 Essex St. in Saugus. Friday morning Legion Hall breakfasts continue Here’s some great news for people who enjoy their Friday morning breakfasts at the Saugus American Legion Cpl Scott J. Procopio Post 210. Legion Hall, which is located at 44 Taylor St., resumed its Friday breakfasts and will continue through today. The buffet breakfast is served at 8 a.m. for a donation of $7. Bon appétit! And good luck to the Kitchen Crew. Looking for book donations The New Friends of the Saugus Public Library are asking for donations of gently used adult hardcover and softcover fi ction for the ongoing book sale in the Community Room. They would also appreciate donations of gently used children’s books. Please limit donations at this time to only fi ction and children’s books; they do not have storage space for other genres or media. Please...clean and newer books only. No tattered pages, bad odors, stains, or dirty covers! Books may be dropped off at the Main Circulation Desk during business hours. Please do not place donations in the outdoor book drops. Want to be a Knight? The Knights of Columbus is looking for new members to join. If you are interested in becoming a member of this local organization, please call 781233-9858. Food Pantry still open The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry continues to remain open on Fridays between 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. despite concerns over the Coronavirus. They have made adjustments to protect their core of volunteers and the needy people who receive the food. For the protection of volunteers & clients, and to limit personal contact and crowding/gathering, the food pantry has been distributing pre-bagged groceries. Even though clients may receive items they don’t want or need, food pantry organizers feel this is the best course of action to mitigate the potential spread of COVID-19. Those in need, even for shortterm or one-time assistance, are encouraged to come. The food pantry is located in the basement of Cliftondale Congregational Church at 50 Essex St. in Saugus. Let’s hear it! Got an idea, passing thought or gripe you would like to share with The Saugus Advocate? I’m always interested in your feedback. It’s been six years since I began work at The Saugus Advocate. I’m always interested in hearing readers’ suggestions for possible stories or good candidates for “The Advocate Asks” interview of the week. Feel free to email me at mvoge@comcast.net. Do you have some interesting views on an issue that you want to express to the community? Submit your idea. If I like it, we can meet for a 15to 20-minute interview over a hot drink at a local coff ee shop. And I’ll buy the coff ee or tea. Or, if you prefer to continue practicing social distancing and be interviewed from the safety of your home on the phone or via email, I will provide that option to you as the nation recovers from the Coronavirus crisis. If it’s a nice day, my preferred site for a coff ee and interview would be the picnic area of the Saugus Iron Works. Saugus Youth Baseball/Softball Scholarship available T he Family of Stephen Wing will be providing a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior from any area high school who participated in a Saugus youth baseball or softball program. Applicants must be planning to attend a post-secondary school. The scholarship award will be given directly to the successful applicant. The $500 Stephen Wing Memorial Scholarship was created by Stephen’s Family in memory of a boy who loved life and thoroughly enjoyed playing and participating in youth baseball programs. Stephen’s desire to improve and willingness to work hard to achieve a goal enabled him to be considered a skilled baseball player. Stephen lost his battle with illness at the age of 10. Interested seniors are asked to provide the screening committee with the following: (1) a copy of your student data sheet (resume) and (2) a persuasive cover letter indicating why the applicant is an appropriate candidate for the scholarship (cover letters should indicate the teams/leagues participated in and the candidate’s eff orts to work hard to achieve goals. Additionally, the family seeks a canREAL 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. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. BUYER1 “Giron, Carlos” “Tagieva, Mavjuda” “Dandrow, Jennifer” “Kavjian, Amanda A” “Tagiev, Makhir” BUYER2 SELLER1 42 Mount Vernon LLC “Labkovich, Alena” “Thi-Nguyen, Thuy L” 14 Dustin Street LLC MSY Realty LLC “Labkovich, Denis” SELLER2 ADDRESS 42 Mount Vernon St 44 School St 14 Dustin St 16 Oaklandvale Ave CITY DATE 05/09/22 05/10/22 05/13/22 05/11/22 Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus PRICE $750,000 $780,000 $632,000 $670,000 didate who demonstrates persistence and teamwork. The student data sheet (resume) and cover letter should be submitted to the Wing Memorial Scholarship c/o Ed Nazzaro (enazzaro47@comcast. net) on or before Tuesday, May 31, 2022.
Page 18 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022 Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen If you have any questions about this week’s report, e-mail us at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com or call us at (617) 720-1562. Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 47 — Report No. 20 May 16-20, 2022 Copyright © 2022 Beacon Hill Roll Call. All Rights Reserved. GET FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST — Join more than 22,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList—the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, in Massachusetts politics, policy, media and infl uence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications selected by widely acclaimed and highly experienced writers Keith Regan and Matt Murphy who introduce each article in their own clever and inimitable way. MASSterlist will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Friday morning and will give you a leg up on what’s happening in the blood sport of Bay State politics. For more information and to get your free subscription, go to: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/aPTLucK THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ votes on roll calls from the week of May 16-20. There were no roll calls in the Senate last week. MARIJUANA LAWS (H 4791) House 155-0, approved a bill that makes changes in the cannabis industry including a section that would require the state to put its tax and licensing revenue from the sales of marijuana revenue into a newly created Social Equity Trust Fund to provide grants and loans, including forgivable and no-interest loans, designed to assist entrepreneurs and businesses from communities disproportionately harmed by the decades of marijuana prohibition. The measure would also allow municipalities to vote by a local referendum or through a vote of the municipal government for social consumption of marijuana to take place in their community. The Senate has already approved its own version of the bill and a House-Senate conference committee will likely hammer out a compromise version. Supporters explained that opening an average cannabis retail shop can require up to $1.5 million. They noted that since federal cannabis laws prevent these businesses from accessing traditional bank loans, lack of capital can pose an insurmountable barrier. They noted that less than 20 (6 percent) of the 346 marijuana businesses are connected to participants in the Cannabis Control Commission’s current social equity program or economic empowerment entrepreneurs. “This legislation builds upon the House’s multi-session efforts to create a fair and successful cannabis industry, fostering equitable opportunities to those disproportionately impacted by the systemic racism of historic drug policy,” said Speaker of the House Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). “With this legislation, the House addresses ongoing concerns that have only become more pronounced with the growth of the cannabis industry, such as the host community agreement process and systemic barriers for minority-owned businesses to enter the cannabis market.” “This legislation continues to build on the strives we have made in the cannabis industry to ensure equitable access for all Massachusetts residents, particularly those who have been disadvantaged by marijuana prohibition and enforcement,” said Rep. Dan Donahue (D-Worcester), House Chairman of the Committee on Cannabis Policy. “This bill lays out a clear and fair approach to expungement for prior marijuana convictions that ensures the best interest of justice is served by providing a real and eff ective avenue for many to put their past behind them.” “I voted against the cannabis bill fi rst based on the principle that I believe legalization was a mistake,” said Rep. Jeff Turco (D-Winthrop), one of only two members who voted against the measure. “I believe this bill compounds the mistake by using taxpayer funding to fi nance new entrants into the cannabis market. In addition, this bill will allow people convicted of distributing cannabis in a school zone and to children to be permanently expunged from their criminal record. In light of all of these concerns, I voted against the bill.” Rep. Marc Lombardo (D-Billerica), the only other representative who voted against the measure, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call for a comment. (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it). Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Rep. Donald Wong Yes PUBLIC MEETING BEFORE LICENSING (H 4791) House 29-126, rejected an amendment that would require that a public hearing be held prior to the signing
1. San Francisco 2. Cherries 3. Wimpy 4. Fear of spiders 5. “The Pirates of Penzance” 6. A corporation 7. Sri Lanka 8. The Indianapolis 500 9. George Orwell 10. The Flintstones 11. They are camel species. 12. NYC 13. A horse 14. Maine 15. USA 16. A gilded gramophone 17. “Don’t give up the ship!” 18. Mississippi 19. Sonoran 20. Velveeta THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022 Page 19 of an agreement between a host city or town and a marijuana business. “Under current law a public meeting must take place in a community prior to a cannabis business applying for a license from the Cannabis Control Commission,” said amendment sponsor Rep. Paul Frost (R-Auburn). “However, that public meeting can and has taken place after a host community agreement is already signed and agreed to between the business and community offi cials. My amendment sought to require that the public meeting must take place prior to the signing of the host community agreement. This way residents, especially those impacted by the location of such a business, can have input prior to any agreement on addressing impacts being fi nalized. It makes the process far more transparent and consistent from community to community.” Rep . Dan Donahue (D-Worcester), co-chair of the Committee on Cannabis Policy. opposed the amendment. “Currently municipalities are allowed to host, have their host community agreement meetings before a host community agreement is required,” said Donahue during the debate in the House. “The Cannabis Control Commission under this legislation will have the ability to promulgate new regulations … which …could include possibly the preference to have a host community agreement meeting before they sign … This bill is about setting the boundaries for what could be included in a host community agreement. It doesn’t deal with the processes for which a municipality will engage their community members in signing the host community agreement.” (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment. A “No” vote is against it). Rep. Jessica Giannino No Rep. Donald Wong Yes BHRC | SEE PAGE 20 Savvy Seniory Senior BY JIM MILLER How to Start a Walking Program and Stay Motivated Dear Savvy Senior, My doctor recently suggested I start a walking program to help get my weight and blood pressure under control, but I’ve never exercised much and am 66. Can you recommend some tips? Hate to Exercise Dear Hate, You should follow your doctor’s orders. Years of research have shown that walking may be the single best exercise you can do to improve your health as you age. It burns calories, which will help you lose weight, builds endurance, enhances muscle tone and it doesn’t pound your joints. It also helps improve or prevent many age-related health problems including high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, osteoporosis, dementia and even depression. But walking is not only good for what ails you. It’s also one of the easiest and most convenient exercises you can do and is completely free. All you need is a good pair of walking shoes that fi t well and a little desire. Here are some things you should know to help get you started and stay motivated. Getting Started Start out slow if you need to. For many people this means head out the door, walk for 10 minutes, and walk back. Do it every day for a week. If that 9. Who wrote about being an assistant in a used bookshop in “Keep the Aspidistra Flying”? 1. On May 27, 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge opened for “Pedestrian Day” in what city? 2. What fruit is in Black Forest cake? 3. May 28 is National Hamburger Day; what is the name of the Popeye comic strip/cartoon character whose favorite food was hamburgers? 4. What is arachnophobia? 5. On May 29, 1911, W. S. Gilbert died, who did the libretto for what comic opera subtitled “The Slave of Duty”? 6. What type of group is the FDIC? 7. Most cinnamon comes from what island? 8. On May 30, 1911, what car race was fi rst held? 10. What fictional family lived in Bedrock? 11. How are Arabian and Bactrian similar? 12. Rap began in what U.S. city? 13. In the movie “Toy Story 2” what animal has the name Bullseye? 14. On May 31, 1634, the Massachusetts Bay Colony annexed what? 15. In what country did the Spanish fl u originate? seems easy, add fi ve minutes to your walks the next week and keep adding fi ve minutes until you are walking as long as you desire. It’s also a smart idea to start and fi nish your walk with a few simple warm up and cool down stretches. Stretching will make you feel better and help prevent injury. Most fi tness professionals recommend walking about 30 minutes, fi ve or more days a week. For optimal health benefi ts aim for 10,000 steps per day, which is the equivalent of about fi ve miles. Your walking pace is also important. While strolling around the park or neighborhood at an easy pace is good for you, a brisker pace that has you breathing heavily, but you are still able to carry on a conversation, provides better health, fitness and weight loss benefi ts. Staying Motivated While starting a walking program takes initiative, sticking with it takes commitment. Here are some tips to help you stay motivated: Find a walking buddy: Having a friend to walk with can provide motivation and support along with companionship. Wear a fi tness tracker or pedometer: These devices measure how far you’ve walked in steps and miles, providing motivation by spurring you to meet a par16. What does the Grammy trophy represent? 17. On June 1, 1813, USS Chesapeake Commander James Lawrence said what famous line after being fatally wounded 30 miles from Boston Harbor? 18. In what state was Tennessee Williams born? 19. The Saguaro cactus is found only in what desert? 20. On June 2, 1928, what processed cheese went public? ticular goal and showing you if you’ve met it. Or, if you use a smartphone there are free pedometer apps you can download like MyPacer.com, Google. com/fi t or Accupedo.com. Join a walking club: To fi nd one in your community, call your nearby medical center, mall, health club, senior center, running shoe stores or Area Agency on Aging to see if they sponsor or know of any clubs or groups. Or try MeetUp.com or the American Volkssport Association (AVA. org), to search for non-competitive walking clubs in your area, or start one. Keep a journal: Use it to keep track of your walking minutes, steps, or mileage and total it up at the end of each week to see how you’re progressing. There are also free apps like MapMyWalk. com and Walkmeter.com that use GPS to map your walk and measure your distance and time, which is fun and motivating. Have a backup plan: If bad weather, allergies or other factors limit your outdoor walking, have a backup plan like walking at your local mall, buying a home treadmill or joining a health club. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. ANSWERS
BHRC | FROM PAGE 19 Page 20 BORROW $5 BILLION FOR STATE PROJECTS(H 4790) House 155-0, approved and sent to the Senate a $5 billion bill that borrows money for hundreds of projects— the majority involving maintenance and modernization projects of buildings—many of which are decades old. The House added $125 million during consideration of the package. A key provision imposes a fi ve-year moratorium on any prison or jail construction in Massachusetts. There was no debate on the House fl oor during consideration of the package. There were 256 amendments fi led by members, many of which were filed by legislators for projects in their own disTHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022 trict. Members pitched their amendments behind closed doors. In the end, there was no debate or vote on individual amendments but rather approval of a single mega-consolidated which included some, but not all, of the 256 amendments. “I’m pleased that the House of Representatives advanced this critical legislation to ensure funding for several governmental facility projects,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). “The House bill also includes a moratorium on the construction of all new prisons in the commonwealth. This moratorium is consistent with the goals of the Legislature’s 2018 criminal justice reform legislation, which looked to reduce our prison population, limit “YOUR FINANCIAL FOCUS” Joseph D. Cataldo BACKDOOR ROTH IRA’S W hen the House Ways and Means Committee in May of 2021 passed Secure 2.0, the Securing a Strong Retirement Act, it appeared that this bill would easily pass the United States Senate and the House of Representatives. It the bill were to have passed, that would have been the end of the Backdoor Roth IRA. A backdoor Roth IRA is when high income earners, who otherwise are not able to contribute to a Roth IRA, instead contribute to a non-deductible Traditional IRA. Subsequently, he or she will then convert the non-deductible Traditional IRA into a Roth IRA. At the time of conversion, the only income taxes to be paid would be if there were earnings in the Traditional IRA account prior to the conversion. Only the earnings would be taxed. The Roth IRA owner does not have to take out any required minimum distributions upon reaching the age of 72. No income taxes will have to be paid on future earnings so long as the Roth IRA account has been established for at least fi ve years. If you are single, for calendar year 2022, your ability to contribute to a Roth IRA is phased out completely once your modifi ed adjusted gross income reaches $144,000. For a married person fi ling jointly, the income figure for the phase out is $214,000. Secure 1.0 did away with the stretch IRA, which allowed non-spouse beneficiaries of IRA’s to “stretch” the required minimum distributions over his or her life expectancy. Under current law, the IRA account must be withdrawn within a ten- year period. For certain Trust beneficiaries, the IRA account must be taken over a fiveyear period. Many beneficiaries must also begin withdrawing monies in the benefi ciary IRA account starting in year one and then in each of the next nine years. With Roth IRA’s, benefi ciaries are not required to withdraw monies in years one through nine. They must, however, withdraw the entire account out by the end of the tenth year. However, that means that the Roth IRA benefi ciary has the luxury of having that account grow tax free for the entire ten- year period. Even if Congress does away with the backdoor Roth IRA, the legislation would only affect future conversions. So, for now, it seems to still be a great planning idea. solitary confi nement and increase access mental health support.” Rep. Danielle Gregoire (D-Marlborough), the House chair of the Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to comment on passage of the bill. Her committee held a hearing on the original version of the measure sponsored by Gov. Charlie Baker back in January. (A “Yes” vote is for the bill). Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Rep. Donald Wong Yes ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL ALLOW CITIES AND TOWN TO IMPOSE WATER FEES (S 2869) — The Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government held a virtual hearing on legislation that would allow cities, towns and water or wastewater districts to impose “reasonable” fees that would be used only to remedy/offset impacts that water withdrawals and discharges have on the natural environment. Supporters said that “water banking” at the local level has proven to be an eff ective tool for mitigating the impacts of water withdrawals on both the natural environment and local and regional water infrastructure systems. “In response to administrative consent orders and increasingly stringent regulatory mandates, communities are being encouraged to establish water banks or mitigation funds,” said sponsor Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton). “These funds are needed to design and construct water, sewer and stormwater improvements that are required to mitigate environmental impacts directly attributed to new or increased demands placed on these essential services.” RAISE FINES FOR ANIMAL CRUELTY (H 2132) — Stuck in the Bills in Third Reading Committee since approved by the House on Dec. 30, 2021, is a bill that would amend current law that imposes up to a 7-year prison sentence and/or $5,000 fi ne for a fi rst off ense of animal cruelty and a 10year prison sentence and/or $10,000 fi ne for a second offense. The bill leaves the prison sentences as they are but raises the fi nes to $5,500 for a first offense and $11,000 for subsequent offenses. It also creates a special account where up to $500 for a fi rst offense and up to $1,000 for subsequent off enses would go to fund improvements to animal shelters in the city or town in which the violations occurred. “Animal cruelty laws in Massachusetts are strong, but not strong enough,” said sponsor Rep. Bruce Ayers (D-Quincy). “ We need to set a stronger precedent that animal cruelty will not be tolerated. The additional funds generated through this bill will help subsidize much-needed improvements to animal shelters across Massachusetts, putting the fi nancial burden on the backs of those who violate the law. Addressing the inaction on the bill for the past fi ve months, Ayers said he’s confi dent on the merits of this bill and feels that it will continue through the legislative process.” $500 PAYMENTS TO 330,000 ELIGIBLE LOW-INCOME WORKERS — The Baker Administration announced that 300,000 low-income workers will each receive $500 under the second round of the COVID-19 Essential Employee Premium Pay Program that was part of the American Rescue Plan Act approved by the Legislature in December 2021. The administration was given the power and fl exibility to implement the program and announced last week that these round two checks will be mailed out soon. Massachusetts residents will be eligible for the $500 if their 2021 income from employment was at least $13,500— and their total income put them below 300 percent of the federal poverty level. Individuals who received a round one payment through this program or received unemployment compensation in 2021 will not be eligible for this second round of payments, nor will commonwealth executive branch employees who received or will receive a one-time COVID-related payment from the state as their employer. For more information about eligibility and other details, go to https://www.mass. gov/info-details/covid-19-essential-employee-premium-pay-program#eligibility-parameters — or call (866) 750-9803 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. QUOTABLE QUOTES “As Massachusetts motorists are on the verge of paying six dollars a gallon for gasoline, Speaker Ron Mariano and Senate President Karen Spilka should reconsider their thoughts that suspending the state gas tax is a gimmick. Instead, they should address suspending the gas tax and cutting other taxes to help middle class Massachusetts taxpayers keep more of their hard-earned money.” --- Paul Craney, spokesman for the Mass Fiscal Alliance “While this shooting happened in New York, we need to talk about it here in Massachusetts—because that could have been Nubian Square, Grove Hall, downtown Brockton or Forest Park in Springfi eld. It could have been, and historically has been, a synagogue, a mosque or a center serving immigrant communities.” --- Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence statement on mass shootings in Buff alo and across the nation. “Achieving an accurate count for all 50 states and DC is always a diffi cult endeavor, and these results suggest it was diffi cult again in 2020, particularly given the unprecedented challenges we faced.” Established in 1961, our company is seeking a responsible person to join our team. position.
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022 Page 21 --- Census Bureau Director Robert Santos on its nationwide corrected census data which includes adjusting the total number of people living in the Bay State from 7,029,917 to 6,784,000 — a reduction of 245,917. “When you include additional time for construction and the start of construction and the rate of infl ation that we have to project, as we are seeing infl ation on a lot of our work and a lot of our bids and in the overall economy, there is going to be a signifi cant increase in what we collectively thought the cost estimates would be for this project.” --- Transportation Secretary Jamey Tesler predicting that the estimated cost to demolish and replace the Bourne and Sagamore bridges has risen from the 2019 estimate of up to $1.65 billion to a new estimate of up to $4 billion. HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been fi led. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of May 1629, the House met for a total of eleven hours and 17 minutes and the Senate met for a total of one hour and 25 minutes Mon. May 16 House 11:03 a.m. to 11:42 a.m. Senate 11:07 a.m. to 11:24 a.m. Tues. May 17 House 11:00 a.m. to 12:25 p.m. No Senate session Wed. May 18 House 11:04 a.m. to 4:42 p.m. No Senate session Thurs. May 19 House 1:45 p.m. to 5:20 p.m. Senate 11:06 a.m. to 12:14 p.m. Fri. May 20 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019. APARTMENT FOR RENT EVERETT FOR RENT OFFICE or RETAIL SPACE 750 sq. ft. 617-389-6600 PARKWAY LOCATION Sunday, May 29 from 9— THIS WEEK ON SAUGUS TV Wednesday, June 1 at 8:30 1 p.m. on Channel 8 — “Sunday Night Stooges” (The Three Stooges). Monday, May 30 all day on Channel 8 — “Movie Monday” (classic movies). Tuesday, May 31 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 9 — School Committee Meeting from May 25. p.m. on Channel 9 — Special Town Meeting from May 23. Thursday, June 2 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 9 — Board of Selectmen Meeting from May 24. Friday, June 3 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 22 — SHS Varsity Baseball vs. Everett from May 27. Saturday, June 4 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 22 — SHS Varsity Softball vs. Melrose from May 24. Saugus TV can be seen on Comcast Channels 8, 9 & 22. For complete schedules, please visit www.saugustv.org. ***programming may be subject to change without notice***
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