SAUGUS Your Local News in 7 Languages. Subscribe to Advocate Online! Vol. 25, No.22 D CAT CATE -FREE- www.advocatenews.net WELCOME, NEW CENTENARIAN! T Published Every Friday 781-233-4446 Friday, June 2, 2023 Leadership in limbo School Superintendent McMahon cites contract violation while seeking a return to work By Mark E. Vogler A fter more than four months of being on paid administrative leave, the lawyer representing School Superintendent Erin McMahon says the School Committee still hasn’t disclosed what the unspecifi ed allegations of misconduct against her involve. Failing to brief McMahon on the specific allegations constitutes a violation of her contract, prompting her to pursue arbitration so she can return to LEADERSHIP | SEE PAGE 4 Saugus High Class of 2023 Saugus High School Class of 2023 student leaders take pride in their scholastic perseverance during four challenging years of transition. Pictured from left to right: Valedictorian Jay Patel, Salutatorian Afnan Tuff aha and Class President Joshua Farmer enjoyed Field Day with their classmates earlier this week. Tonight, they will deliver speeches at graduation ceremonies set for 6 p.m. at Christie Serino, Jr. Memorial Stadium. Please see inside for stories and more photos. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Annette Slocomb took a break from an interview at the Saugus Senior Center earlier this week to show off her 2002 Chevy Prizm, a car she considers her favorite since she began driving 64 years ago. She turned 100 today and remains very active for a person of her age. She credits the Senior Center for helping her to maintain a happy, healthy and independent life. Please see inside for more photos and this week’s “The Advocate Asks.” (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS - 1st AD - OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND! Custom, Sprawling Ranch features 8+ rooms, 4+ bedrooms, 4 full baths, granite kitchen w/peninsula seating & ceramic tile flooring, separate dining area leading to entertainment-size dining room open to great room w/fireplace & triple atrium doors to beautiful sunroom w/ceramic tile flooring, master suite offers private bath w/walk-in, oversized shower, convenient 1st floor laundry, finished LL provides great space for the extended family, central air, security system, updated roof, large, level, corner lot w/inground pool surrounded by cement patio, irrigation system, storage shed, 1 car attached garage, circular driveway, located in Forest Highlands. Offered at $1,200,000 View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com iht 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 f th y View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. g ANGELO’S A FULL SERVICE 1978-2023 Celebrating 45 Years in Business! s! Regular Unleaded $3.299 MidUnleaded $3.739 Super $3.899 Diesel Fuel $3.779 Heating Oil at the Pump $4.759 $2.99 9 DEF HEATING OI 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS Hours. Mon.-Wed. 6AM - 6PM / Thurs. & Fri. 6AM - 7PM / Sat. 7AM / Sun. 9AM-5PM Prices subject to change DIESEL TRUCK STOP FLEET
Page 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 2, 2023 ~ The Advocate Asks ~ Annette Slocomb credits “my second home” at the Saugus Senior Center as a key reason why she continues to enjoy a happy and healthy life after turning 100 today Editor’s Note: For this week’s Q: So, please tell me about column, we sat down with Annette Slocomb at the Saugus Senior Center, just days before she became the latest Saugonian to extend her life to the Century mark. She was born in Lynn on June 2, 1923, and was the oldest of eight children. She is a member of the Lynn Classical High School Class of 1941. She lived in Lynn all of her life before moving to Saugus about 24 years ago. She has a son, William Chapdelaine, from her fi rst husband, who died suddenly. Her second husband died of cancer 35 years ago. She has two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Highlights of this week’s interview follow. yourself and some of the highlights of your life. A: I was born and raised in Lynn. I worked at GE for 16 years. And I did housework and helped old people, even when I was old. I have one son, William Chapdelaine, who lives in town, but mostly in Florida. My grandson, Marc Chapdelaine, is a lawyer in town. His offi ce is on Central Street. Q: How long have you been driving? A: I was old when I got my license. I have been driving since I was 36. Q: What kind of car do you drive? A: I have a 2002 Chevy Prizm. Q: Please tell me about your hobbies. A: I cook. I make all kinds of cakes and stews. I knit and crochet. And I volunteer all of the time. At age 93, I quit working to help older people, because I’m old myself. Q: And you have family that looks out for you? A: I’ve been a widow for 35 years, but have a great family. My son William and his wife had two boys. One is Marc Chapdelaine, who is the lawyer. He has three kids. The other one is a mailman – Matthew Chapdelaine – who lives in Acton, Maine. I was the oldest in a family of eight and there’s three of us left. My brother, Larry Kent, lives in Danvers. He’s 87. My sister, Frances Pearson, lives in Georgetown, and she is 91. Q: Even though you are about to turn 100, you remain pretty active for somebody of your age. A: Yes. I still drive and I vote in every election. And I’m pretty active at the Senior Center; I’m over here mostly every day, either playing bingo or getting involved in the sing-along. I practically live at the Senior Center – it’s my second home. Almost everyone here knows I call it my second home. I play and organize whist on Thursdays. Q: What do you like most about the Senior Center? 5.0 %APY* INSURED 9 Month CD Your nest egg just got an upgrade. A GREAT RATE AND INSURANCE? NO WAY. YES WAY! Here’s your chance to reach your savings goal faster than ever. Everett Bank’s 9 Month CD with an amazing 5.0% APY* gets you closer to those financial goals much faster. Easily calculate better earnings with Everett Bank’s 9 Month CD. Go to everettbank.com to easily open your account on-line in just minutes. Annette Slocomb stands in front of “The Tree of Life” wall at the Saugus Senior Center. She turns 100 today – Friday, June 2. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) A: There are so many activQ: Do you have any advice ities to do and people to see. You meet new people every day here. Q: Please tell me the most interesting thing about your life. A: I have too many stories to tell. Some are good. Some are bad. You know, you just have to keep going. Q: Do you have a favorite one? A: I went out and did house work before I went to work at GE. I cleaned people’s houses and took them to the doctors and the dentist and other places they needed to go. Q: What are you most proud of in your life? A: I can’t believe I’m going to be 100. I think they made a mistake! Q: What’s your favorite car? A: The one that I have, the Chevy Prizm. It’s an ’02, but I love this car. I’d say I’m a Chevy person. I’ve had an Impala and other Chevy cars, but I like this one the best. It’s small. It’s nice. Q: What is your favorite food? A: Shrimp. I love to eat shrimp. Q: What do you like to cook? A: I love to cook banana *Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of the date posted and is subject to change without notice. APY assumes that interest remains on deposit until maturity. A withdrawal will reduce earnings. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Minimum of $500 is required to open a Certificate of Deposit and earn the advertised APY. Member FDIC | Member DIF All Deposits Are Insured In Full. bread. If you came to my house, I would have given you a loaf from the freezer. I go shopping at the Market Basket in Lynn and get all of my groceries. for people who would like to live as long as you? A: Keep going. Just keep going. People get lazy as they grow old and they shouldn’t. Keep going and keep busy. The Senior Center keeps me busy. I love the girls here. They are all good to me. Q: Do you have a special diet? A: I’m a diabetic, so I have to stay on a diet. Diabetes and heart disease runs in my family. Q: What do you remember most about your work at GE? A: I was 19 when I went to work at GE. I remember soldering the thin wires in the helicopters. Every time I hear a helicopter, I hope it’s not one that I soldered. Q: Do you have any regrets or things on your “bucket list” that you would still like to do? A: The only thing is that when you get old, all your friends are gone. So, enjoy them while you are living. Time goes by fast and you don’t realize it. Thank God for the Senior Center, because we can call them for a ride if we want to go out of town to see a doctor. The medical van will take us. Q: Do you have any opinion on whether the Town of Saugus should turn into a city? That’s a local issue for some people. ASKS | SEE PAGE 3
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 2, 2023 Page 3 ASKS | FROM PAGE 2 A: Don’t turn it into a city. It’s a nice little town right now and I enjoy being here. Q: Is there anyone you look up to as an inspiration? A: All of the people here are lovely. We all get along here, and the people in the office are especially nice. Q: Who is your hero? A: My grandson – Marc Chapdelaine – the lawyer. He’s there for me all of the time. His office is on Central Street. Q: Anything you miss? A: I used to like seeing plays. As you get old, you don’t want to travel anymore. I used to love to dance and I loved the old-fashioned songs. I still get to sing them and we dance here once in a while. Q: Anything else that you would like to say as you are about to turn 100 years old? A: When you are old, you take one day at a time and make the most of every day. I Hanging out at the Saugus Senior Center has practically become a daily delight for Annette Slocomb, who credits the center for improving her quality of life. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Saugus High Class of 2023 More than 70 percent of the seniors are headed for two- and four-year schools after tonight’s graduation By Mark E. Vogler More than 70 percent of the Saugus High School students who will be graduating tonight plan on attending four- and two-year colleges and universities next fall. Of the 171 students who will be receiving their diplomas at the school’s 152 Commencement Exercises, 98 (57.3 percent) are headed to four-year institutions and 24 (14 percent) will further their education at twoyear schools, according to statistical information released by Saugus Public Schools. Of these students, 67 of them (55 percent) are First Generation College Students, based on data compiled by the School Department. Here’s the future destination for other students from the Class of 2023: Another 16 students (9.4 percent) are set to attend vocational, job corps, career institutes and prep schools. Twenty-three students (13.4 percent) plan to go to work. Five students (three percent) are enlisting in the military. Five students (three percent) plan to take the year off or are undecided about the future after Saugus High School. In addition to the 171 students receiving graduation diplomas, six students will be getting their Earning Certificates of Attainment. Overall, 177 students will be walking to the stage during the graduation ceremony at Christie Serino Jr. Memorial Stadium. There are five sets of twins graduating tonight: Tanisha and Janisha Berry, Julia and Italia DeNardo, Derek and Chris Flynn, Evelyn and Andrew Paci and Rachel and Nicole Soares. 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-8 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Wednesday Thursday Friday Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Private Parties Private Parties 4-11 p.m. Saturday 12-11 p.m. $9.00 $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com enjoy seeing my grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow up. I just enjoy life as much as I can. I like to be with people. I go to church every Sunday morning at 11 a.m. Q: How are you going to celebrate your 100th birthday? A: On Sunday, I’m having a big party at the Prince, from 2 to 5. We’re going to have music. I’m hoping to see my friends. They’re all invited. Anybody can come. I’d like to see Mr. Crabtree [Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree], too. I don’t know if he’s coming. But it would be nice. Q: Well, happy birthday to you, Annette. We’re going to put your photo on the front page for your birthday. Anybody who gets to be 100 deserves that. 9
Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 2, 2023 LEADERSHIP | FROM PAGE 1 work, according to Hingham attorney Michael J. Long. “The contract between the Committee and the Superintendent requires the Committee to provide any complaints or concerns about Superintendent McMahon’s work to her, in writing,” Long wrote in a recent email to The Saugus Advocate. “The purpose of the contract language is to allow honest, prompt, direct communication and swift resolution of issues, Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 but the Committee has produced no written complaint, so Superintendent McMahon had to initiate arbitration as permitted by her contract,” Long said. “Not only that, the Committee has not investigated her. The Town Manager hired private lawyers to conduct an investigation in which we fully cooperated, and after months and months, we have been presented with no findings,” he said. Meanwhile, the School Committee met in Executive Session on Wednesday (May 31) to discuss “potential litigation and arbitration strategy” related to the superintendent, according to an agenda posted on the Town of Saugus website. McMahon, who has been on paid leave since Jan. 17, voluntarily stepped back from her duties as superintendent pending the completion of the investigation. McMahon would have been just under a month away from completing the second year of a five-year plan to move the school district from the bottom 10 percent of academic performing schools to the top 10 percent, based on the district’s ranking against the state in performance on Math and Reading scores in the MCAS Exam. In June of 2021, the School Committee unanimously approved a five-year contract for McMahon with a starting salary of $196,000. The superintendent stands to earn close to a million dollars over the life of the contract. It marked the first time in the history of Saugus Public Schools that the School Committee had approved a five-year contract for the leadOur 50th Anniversary Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! Chris 2023 * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES R.Y.O. TOBACCO & TUBES ON SALE! SPECIAL SALE! TRAVEL HUMIDORS & ALL BONGS! ALL MAJOR BRANDS Singles * Tins * Bundles * Boxes CIGAR SMOKER’S DELIGHT! 15 Handmade Cigars - (incl. a Cohiba) $43.95 NEW STORE HOURS: Mon. - Sat.: 9AM - 7PM Sunday & Holidays: 9AM - 6PM A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 --------HUMIDORS ON SALE! STARTING AT $99. COMPLETE! --------intendent’s situation to Chair Vincent Serino, who has released no details and said very little about the case. “This is a personal matter, and as such will be handled with appropriate due diligence, confidentiality and professionalism,” Serino said in a brief statement in January. “Actions taken today are not to Saugus Superintendent of Schools Erin McMahon and her attorney say the School Committee still hasn’t briefed her on the nature of the allegations against her and thus violated her contract. (Saugus Advocate file photo by Mark E. Vogler) er of the town’s public education system. It was also the first time that the School Committee had hired a woman superintendent. “Superintendent McMahon remains stalwart in her commitment to Saugus students, parents and educators,” Long told The Saugus Advocate. “She looks forward to returning from leave,” he said. Section 8.8 of the superintendent’s contract requires the School Committee to provide the superintendent with “prompt notice of complaints or concerns.” “Any criticisms, complaints, and suggestions called to the attention of the Committee shall be promptly and discretely referred to the Superintendent in writing for study, disposition, or recommendation as appropriate to facilitate the orderly administration of the District and to ensure responsiveness to the public and fairness to the Superintendent. “Any such matter not promptly raised may not be considered in the summative evaluation as the Superintendent may not be aware of same or may not have sufficient time to take remedial action.” For months, School Committee members have referred all comments about the superbe considered disciplinary. The committee will have no further comment until the results of the investigation are done,” he said. In the written statement she provided to The Saugus Advocate back in January, McMahon alluded to potential concerns about the School District’s fiscal management. At the time, there were unconfirmed reports from several town officials that the investigation focused on alleged misappropriation of funds. Some officials questioned the superintendent’s alleged decision to create several School Department positions without proper authority or funding. But the School Committee has never specified the nature of the allegations that prompted its investigation. “The district’s financial records are audited every year by independent CPAs who have never reported to me that the school department should change or adjust any practices,” McMahon said in her statement at the time she stepped down. “While I have not yet been provided with any specific allegations made against me, any allegations of wrongdoing on my part are false. With the assistance of my attorneys, Michael Long and Sheilah McCarthy, I will zealously and transparently defend my unblemished professional reputation,” the superintendent said. In February, former Saugus High School Principal Michael Hashem agreed to lead the school district in a temporary capacity, pending the outcome of the investigation into McMahon’s alleged misconduct. ~ Legal Notice ~ Board of Selectmen Public Notice Notice is hereby given that the Saugus Board of Selectmen will conduct a Public Hearing on the request of Saugus Liquor, Inc, d/b/a Guy’s Liquor, 7 Main Street, Saugus, MA 01906, for a Change of Business Entity Information and a Change of Ownership Interest Application. Also, A Corporate Resolution naming and authorizing the LLC Manager, Hardik Patel, to apply for the transfer of the above-referenced liquor license amendments. 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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 2, 2023 Page 5 AN ADVOCATE PLAY REVIEW: Saugus 10-year-old gives impressive debut while “Peter and the Starcatcher” performs to sold-out theater crowd By Joanie Allbee D odging the rain, looking forward to a play, a friend and I ar r ived at the Saugus American Legion Post #210 at 44 Taylor St. to see “Peter and the Starcatcher,” a play by Rick Elise based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. The American Legion is also the home of our Saugus theater company. Our plan had been reMels Phelon (left), a 10-year-old Saugus boy who debuted as “Young Boy” in fl ashback scenes, stands alongside actor Michael Mazzone during “Peter and the Starcatcher.” (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Sabrina Ornae) duced to being mere “walk ins” to a sold- out play. We soon found the Theatre Company of Saugus staff to be welcoming, so we stuck around chatting in-between reserved guests shaking off drops. After everyone was seated, and just as we were stepping towards the exit door, there were two cancellations... moments later our hands held the programs... Showtime! I began observing scenery: Although sparse it was creative; later in the play would show just how creative... There were scenes in which the “boy” was tossed over sea to audio effects and two REVIEW | SEE PAGE 6 STORE HOURS: 6:00 AM - 10:30 PM Come to Robinson News Convenience 1556 Eastern Ave, Malden • (781) 324-0492 Come Play lottery here! Lottery Beer Wine WE'VE GOT ALL YOUR NEEDS COVERED! Soft Drinks Groceries 6:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 2, 2023 REVIEW | FROM PAGE 5 actors waving billowing blue curtains, which became majestic sea waves that seemed to swallow the boy as he helplessly awaited rescue. The play’s scenery proved to be like that little black dress that allows the pearls to shine, and these fine actors were the captivating pearls that shone that night! There were two Saugonians in this play: Mariah Mulcahy, who played “Smee” (Stache’s First mate & sidekick) – Mariah is quite the comedian without even trying – and a debut actor, Mels Phelon, who played “young boy.” I was amazed at Mels’ professionalism for his role. He took his role seriously and played his part with the maturity of an adult. I inquired with Larry Segal, who is the President of the Theatre Company of Saugus, and he revealed, “The little boy was played by Mels Phelon. This is his first adult show; he was in our summer Youth Theatre Workshop shows in 2022 and 2021. He is the child of Saugonian Vanessa Phelon, who is the costumer/hair/make-up designer for ‘Peter and the Starcatcher.’” Mels played in the flashback scenes of the boy/Peter. Larry thoughtfully had Mels’s Mom email me to give further details of her son. Here are some of the additional facts Vanessa emailed: “Mel is 10 years old he is in 4th grade at Belmonte STEAM Academy and this was his first Main Stage production.” This was a thoroughly rehearsed play with actors/actresses adding flair, enthusiasm and personalities to their character. Watching Michael Mazzone’s performance as he slowly unraveled how the “boy” became “Peter Pan” was compelling. Black Stache played by Kaleigh Ryan owned the character! Armed with perpetual gestures and motions, Kaleigh used every ounce of her being to portray her part and clearly showed she enjoyed her role with such enthusiasm. D’Shyla Hodge, with many added nuances , played the characters Mrs. Bumbrake and Sanchez. Upon previously viewing D’Shyla Hodge’s characters in several different Saugus plays, it’s recognizable she has stage presence. This play was the first time I heard talented D’Shyla’s melodic, gifted singing. D’Shyla appears to be a rising star with the “It factor.” The play was enjoyable and the last showing was the May 21 Sunday Matinee. Larry Segal shared this additional information: Saugus actress Mariah Mulcahy (right) performed as “Smee,” the right-hand person of The Black Stache, who was played by actress Kaleigh Ryan. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Sabrina Ornae) “We got started in 1968 and we are now in our 54 th season . Our nex t project is our annual summer Youth Theatre Workshop. We are doing two shows: the younger kids will present Wizard of Oz Jr. during July 28-30 the older kids will present Shrek Jr. during Aug 18-20. The next main show will be Little Shop of Horrors, performing during the last week in October and first week in Nov. Our website is https://tcsaugus.org/” Editor’s Note: Saugus resident Joanie Allbee is a local artist and frequent contributor to The Saugus Advocate. She is an author and longtime writer of articles for various publications – also known as “The Sketch Artist.” Some “Peter and the Starcatcher” cast members, pictured from left to right: Front row: Mariah Mulcahy, Meg Brown, Jaclene London, Chinedu Ibiam, D’Shyla Hodge and Jackie Daley; center row: young debut actor Mels Phelon; back row: Jennifer Antocci, Bridget R. Saunders, Kris Reynolds, Kaleigh Ryan, Hailey Cooke, Michael Mazzone, John Workman, Ted Merritt, Natalie Lewis and Andrew Quinney. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Sabrina Ornae)
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 2, 2023 Page 7 Saugus High Class of 2023 Student leaders cite classmates’ resilience in coping with COViD-19, transitioning to a new building and four years of challenges By Mark E. Vogler W hen Valedictorian Jay Patel takes the stage tonight to deliver his commencement address to nearly 180 classmates who will be graduating from Saugus High School, his main message will be to “persevere and fi nd your own path,” he said. “I would say our resilience to face the changes and challenges that we had – like COVID-19 and changing buildings – defi ne us as a class,” said Patel, 18, who achieved a 4.8 grade point average to fi nish as the top scholastically ranked student in his class. “We spent our freshman year in the old building. And the second year, we had COVID and the last two years in the new building. It’s been a bumpy ride,” Patel said. “But my class is very individualistic. They have their own goals and career paths and worked hard to achieve those dreams. I’m obviously proud of my class. And I feel like we’re very resilient,” he said. Patel said he plans to study Computer Science at Boston University in the fall, with aspirations of starting his own company. Commencement exercises are scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. in Christie Serino Jr. Memorial Stadium. Class President Joshua Farmer said he agrees with Patel that the Saugus High Class of 2023 “should be remembered as a very resilient group of students.” Farmer, 18, plans to attend McGill University in Montreal, Save money and stay cool! Receive $40 rebate from Sponsors of Mass Save when purchasing an ENERGY STAR certifi ed room air conditioner As the temperature rises, air-conditioning becomes a priority for both you and your pets to stay cool and comfortable. The Sponsors of Mass Save are here to help you avoid energy waste and save some money while you try to beat the heat. By using an ENERGY STAR® Pictured from left to right: Valedictorian Jay Patel, Salutatorian Afnan Tuff aha and Class President Joshua Farmer enjoyed Field Day with their classmates earlier this week. Tonight, they will deliver speeches at graduation ceremonies set for 6 p.m. at Christie Serino Jr. Memorial Stadium. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Canada, where he will study Political Science. “In our four years together, we went through COVID, remote learning, hybrid learning and mask mandates and we still continued to keep our spirits high,” Farmer said. “The biggest accomplishment of this class was making it here to graduation happier, smarter and stronger than our freshman year. 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Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 2, 2023 Northeast Metro Tech Robotics & Automation students design and build new pinball game using shell of 50-year-old machine S uperintendent David DiBarri is pleased to announce that senior students in the Robotics & Automation Technology program used the shell of a 50-yearold pinball machine to design and build a brand-new pinball machine as part of their studies this year. The 11 senior students who took part in the project began with a “Dealer’s Choice” pinball machine that was made in 1973, which had been previously donated to Northeast Metro Tech. Students stripped it down to nothing but its shell, designed the new machine and then rebuilt the machine using state-of-the-art industrial automation controls, displays and electronics. Students completely replaced the game’s game control system and wrote software for it themselves. They also designed and built every electrical control in the machine, as well as new audio and video systems, while also changing the theme of the game. “I had the kids use all the shop technology that they’ve learned during their time here,” said Robotics & Automation Technology Department Head Brian Caven, who oversaw the year-long project. “I used the pinball machine to teach all of the technologies we learn, including electrical, electronics, software, electromechanical and wiring. All of those are pieces that they learn in the shop, and they were able to put those lessons together into constructing this pinball machine.” Robotics & Automation Technology seniors also collaborated with students in other trades at Northeast Metro Tech, relying on Auto-Body students to paint the pinball machine’s body, Design and Visual Arts students to help with graphics, STEM Department students to help with laser-cutting some plastic parts for the new machine and Metal Fabrication students, who welded and created new metal parts for the machine. Caven had students approach the pinball machine job as a team project, working together to learn how engineering projects actually work in private industry while also learning team building, communication and even confl ict-resolution skills. “We handled this as a group project. I acted as the engineering manager and every student acted as an engineer on the team with specifi c responsibilities,” Caven Sweetland. “Everybody had something that made it all come together and it was a great time!” “One of the most important things that I learned while working on this project is patience and communication. While this was a group project, many of us had to work on individual parts and wait for others to fi nish,” said Carla Garcia Colon. “Patience and communication allowed us to make more progress on the project because whenever someone was doing something that interrupted the work of someone else, we would fi nd something else to make progress on. Without this skill, we would have been much further behind on the project.” “This was an extraordinary Seniors in the Robotics & Automation program and Department Head Brian Caven stand with a pinball machine they completely rebuilt using nothing but the frame of a 50-yearold machine. (Courtesy Northeast Metro Tech) said. “Everything we did was done to teach them how a design project moves from conception to fi nal production.” Seniors who participated in the project are John Antonucci, of Wakefi eld, Gabriel Fontes, of Malden, Caleb Galdamez, of Saugus, Carla Garcia Colon, of Chelsea, Escander Habda, of Malden, Joseph Pannese, of Revere, Jaiden Santos, of Chelsea, Kai Sweetland, of Malden, Angel Umana Hernandez, of Chelsea, Scott Upton, of Reading, and Claire Wilson, of North Reading. “It has been an amazing experience to watch and learn how a team works,” said Kai project that required seniors to use all of the skills that they have learned in their years in the Robotics and Automation Technology program,” said Superintendent DiBarri. “The final product is stunning, and we look forward to finding a place for the refurbished pinball machine here at Northeast Metro Tech.” Where the machine will end up remains an open question, but it will be displayed in September at an annual pinball show called Pintastic in Marlborough. For more information on Pintastic, visit https://pintasticnewengland.com/. A special Saugus treat Saugus Historical Society’s annual Strawberry Festival returns to Legion Hall on June 17 By Laura Eisener www.eight10barandgrille.com OPEN DAILY FOR DINNER AT 4 PM. CATCH THE CELTICS, BRUINS & NCAA SPORTS ON OUR 6 LARGE SCREEN TV'S! om B WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 ack home in Saugus for Father’s Day weekend? Bring Dad, your family and friends to the Saugus Historical Society’s Strawberry Festival! Don’t miss out on Saugus’ most delicious tradition! Old-fashioned Strawberry Shortcake brings people together at the Saugus Historical Society’s annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday, June 17. In addition to shortcakes, hot dogs, chips, soda, seltzer water and bottled water will be available. Strawberry Shortcakes will be $5 each to eat alongside The Saugus Historical Society will be serving up some old-fashioned Strawberry Shortcake. (Saugus Advocate fi le photo) your friends and neighbors at the Legion Hall. Take out is also available – bring your shortcakes on a picnic! Food will be served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the American Legion Hall at 44 Taylor St. Want to really join in the fun? Volunteers are needed to ladle out strawberries – if you can lift a spoon, you have the necessary skills. Help serve shortcake for a half hour or hour and get reacquainted with your neighbors or meet some new Saugonians. Festivities will extend out onto the Roby School Lawn at 23 Main St., where the Saugus Garden Club will be holding its annual plant sale along with local vendors of crafts, “white elephants” and more beginning at 9 a.m.
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 2, 2023 Page 9 Malden Catholic Celebrates 88th Commencement O n Saturday, May 20, 2023, Malden Catholic (MC) celebrated the 88th Commencement ceremony with 156 graduates from the Boys and Girls Divisions. The Class of 2023 commencement was held in the Doherty Gymnasium with more than 800 family members, faculty and staff in attendance. The ceremony started with an invocation by MC Principal Jeffrey P. Smith ’95, P’24, ’26 and was followed with the MC Boys Division’s Valedictory Address by Aiden Balandan ’23 of Tewksbury. Balandan’s address commented on how MC helped students shape and carve out their own individual answer to the age-old question “Who do you want to be?” He encouraged fellow students to push forward, make mistakes and accomplish momentous achievements while holding on to the memories, values and the character imbued in all MC Lancers. ter what scares you” with a lightness of being because things will fall into place over time. MC 2023 graduates will attend some of the country’s most prestigious colleges and universities: Harvard, Cornell University, Duke University, Tufts University, Notre Dame College, Northeastern University, Boston College, College of the Holy Cross, Bates College, Brandeis University, Johns Hopkins University and Fordham University, just to list a few. Here is a list of local graduates: The presentation of candidates by MC Principal Jeffrey P. Smith ’95, P’24, ’26, Boys Division Leader Robert J. Bucchino ’71, P’10, Girls Division Leader Jeanne Lynch-Galvin P’16 and Dean ~ Letter to the Editor ~ Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus expresses gratitude to many people in the community who have helped us on our goal to end food insecurity in Saugus Dear Editor: As the school year is almost over, Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus would like to remind everyone that we will pause our service on Friday June 9, 2023. HS2 has served the student s / fami l i es o f Sau - gus since 2018. They have served over 180 students during the 2022-2023 school year. The weekly high was 125 students. The weekly average is 110 students. Each Friday, HS2 provided a bag full of food for any student/family that requests it. HS2 has prepared over 4,000 bags this school year where students were provided with at least: 2 breakfast items, 2 lunch items, 4 snacks, 1 canned vegetable and 2 cups of fruit. Countless individuals have donated their time volunteering, monetary donations and food donations which all help to keep this important program sustainable. Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus is so very grateful and would like to recognize the following: To the faith community for providing a space for our volunteers to bag up the food weekly. This also includes picking up the nonperishables each week. Church of the Nazarene, First Congregational Church, St. Margaret’s Church (Saugus Catholics Collaborative) and New Hope of Assembly. To the volunteers that consistently assisted HS2 each week. This includes bagging up groceries and delivering bags to the schools. Special thanks to Nate Shiverdecker, Karen Shiverdecker, Cathy Dever, Loretta Matthews and Paul DiCarlo. To the staff and administration of the Saugus Public School District. Many individuals assisted in making LETTER | SEE PAGE 16 J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. Masonry - Asphalt • Brick or Block Steps • Brick or Block Walls • Concrete or Brick Paver Patios & Walkways • Brick Re-Pointing • Asphalt Paving www.JandSlandscape-masonry.com • Senior Discount • Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured 617-389-1490 Designing and Constructing Ideas that are “Grounds for Success” Landscaping of Students Gary M. Moela was followed by the conferral of diplomas by MC President John K. Thornburg. Nicole Uribe Lopez ’23, of Saugus, then delivered the MC Girls Division’s Valedictory Address, where she encouraged fellow graduates to stay true to themselves, just as they were taught at MC. She reminded others to follow their passion, strive for greatness and “go afAshley Reardon Christopher Femino Diego Portal Ivan Compres Kameron Young Kenneth Ramirez Lily Nguyen Madelyn Ragucci Nicholas Sambataro Nicole Uribe Lopez Olivia Sullivan
Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 2, 2023 Eight Saugus students receive Unsung Hero Award Special to The Advocate S AUGUS – Eight Saugus Public Schools students received the Unsung Hero Award from the Saugus Business Education Collaborative (SBEC) in a ceremony May 25 at Saugus Middle High School sponsored by WIN Waste Innovations. “We are proud to honor these e x c eption - al students for the positive role they pla y in their schools,” said Mary Urban, WIN Waste Innovations Director of Communications, Community Engagement and Marketing. “They are a credit to their school, their family and their community. We congratulate their families, teachers and administrators, who support their leadership and growth." The 2023 Unsung Hero Award recipients are: Saugus High School – Wiktoria Biegun and Randy Chavez Gomez; Saugus Middle School – Alex Pappagallo and Josephine Pepper; Belmonte STEAM Academy – Lily Gibbs and Anthony Sullivan; Veterans Early Learning Center – Daniel Doherty and Francesca Unsung Heroes with elected officials and others From left, Saugus Selectman Corinne Riley, Board of Selectman Chairman Anthony Cogliano, Alex Pappagallo (Saugus Middle School), Francesca Lincoln (Veterans Early Learning Center), Randy Chavez Gomez (Saugus High School), Daniel Doherty (Veterans), Lily Gibbs (Belmonte STEAM Academy), Josephine Pepper (Saugus Middle School), Anthony Sullivan (Belmonte), interim superintendent Michael Hashem, Wiktoria Biegun (Saugus High), Mary Urban of WIN Waste Innovations, and State Rep. Donald Wong. Lincoln. “We are happy to be able to continue this tradition of honoring the students,” SBEC President Peter Rosset t i said. “The Unsung Hero Award is a special event because it recognizes students for being good citizens in their schools. The SBEC is pleased to partner with WIN Waste to give them the recognition they deserve.” The Unsung Hero Award is based on a variety of factors including academic effort, character, maturity, personality, standing among peers and staff, school citizenship, and contributions to the entire school community. The students received a star-shaped trophy, Amazon Unsung Heroes with teachers who presented awards to them From left, Saugus Middle-High School Principal Brendan Sullivan, Barbara Percoco (Saugus Middle School teacher), Alex Pappagallo (Saugus Middle School student), Noelle McCusker (Veterans Early Learning Center teacher), Francesca Lincoln (Veterans Early Learning Center student), Colleen Barrett (Veterans teacher), Daniel Doherty (Veterans student), Randy Chavez Gomez (Saugus High student), Anthony Sullivan (Belmonte STEAM Academy student), Ryan Duggan (Belmonte teacher), Lily Gibbs (Belmonte student), Robert Conte (Belmonte teacher), Josephine Pepper (Saugus Middle School student), Wiktoria Biegun (Saugus High student) and Saugus Middle-High School assistant principal Myra Monto. gift card, and citations from the Mass. House of Representatives from Rep. Donald Wong and Mass. State Senate from Sen. Brendan Crighton. “We value our partnership with Saugus schools and especially enjoy the opportunity to support the Unsung Hero Awards,” Urban said. “One WIN team that delivers essential waste services closely relates to the humble, hard work that these students have exemplified, and we commend their efforts.” Saugus observed Memorial Day 2023 dale Square, down Lincoln Avenue, onto Central Street, to Winter Street and into Riverside Cemetery for the Memorial Day Ceremonies. U.S. Senator and Ambassador to New Zealand Scott Brown was this year’s keynote speaker. The featured event was A media truck that displayed sites honoring Saugus veterans and photos of deceased military men and women was viewed by hundreds along the parade route and in Riverside Cemetery. Saugus TV Studio Associate John Prudent prepared this special video. H undreds of spectators enjoyed the sunny and warm spring weather as they gathered along the parade route last Saturday (May 27) for Saugus’s Annual Memorial Day Parade, which was coordinated by the Saugus Veterans Council with assistance from the Town of Saugus. The parade began at Anna Parker Field, traveled down Essex Street toward Cliftonthe special video prepared by Saugus TV Studio Associate John Prudent that displayed sites honoring Saugus veterans and photos of deceased military men and women. Spectators viewed the video as the media truck moved along the parade route. People also viewed it in Riverside Cemetery following the Memorial Day Ceremonies. Guy Moley, the man behind local charity car shows, arranged a collection of classic cars in the parade. Martin Cox brought several military vehicles with him. Frank Manning, the outgoing commander of Cpl Scott J. Procopio Saugus American Legion Post 210, was this year’s parade grand marshal. This year’s Parade Grand Marshal, Frank Manning, the outgoing commander of Cpl Scott J. Procopio Saugus American Legion Post 210. Precinct 10 Town Meeting member Peter Manoogian drove his classic car. Parade Grand Marshal Frank Manning waved to the crowd as his car passed Veterans Park. The Saugus High School Marching Band was one of several area bands performing in this year’s parade. Saugus Deputy Fire Chief Thomas D’Eon, Jr. marched along the parade route in front of Saugus Fire Department officials. (Saugus Advocate Photos by Mark E. Vogler)
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 2, 2023 Page 11 Saugus Gardens in the Spring Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable By Laura Eisener J une’s full moon, the Strawberry moon, will rise tomorrow, June 3. But it will look pretty close to full tonight. It’s a good reminder to make plans to attend the strawberry festival, which will be happening June 17! The Historical Society will be serving strawberry shortcakes in the Legion Hall on Taylor Street, and the Garden Club will be holding their annual plant sale on the adjacent Roby School lawn, along with several craft vendors. While the spring blooms on many species were meager this year, many early summer flowers seem to be quite abundant. There is so much in bloom now it is hard to know which plants to mention. Peonies have become the most popular flower for wedding bouquets in recent years and are very popular, long-lived perennials in garden beds. Plants survive drought well, and once established can last many decades. Flowers may be single, which means they have five to 15 petals and open wide to show the yellow stamens and pistils in the center, semi-double, which means they have more than five petals and are cupshaped but still have a visible center, and fully double, which means there is no visible center or it is hidden by multiple petals even when the flowers are open. Janet Kierstead, an artist and former art teacher in the Saugus Public Schools, is very pleased with this year’s blossoms on her double pink peony. The peonies pictured above are different varieties of common garden peonies (Paeonia lactiflora), but there are hybrids and other peony species that are also available and that can extend the peony blooming season. Common peonies prefer a sunny spot to produce the most blossoms. Also blooming now are several species of iris. They are the emblem of the Saugus Garden Club. The two iris species most commonly seen this week in gardens are bearded iris (Iris germanica and Iris pallida hybrids) and Siberian iris (Iris sibirica). One way they can be told apart while in bloom is that bearded irises have a fuzzy looking nectar guide at the top of the falls, while Siberian iris don’t. Foliage can also be a useful tool to tell them apart even when they are not blooming, since bearded irises have wide, usually light green leaves, while Siberians have narrower, medium green leaves that look somewhat like grasses. Some varieties of bearded iris, like the white ‘Immortality’ pictured above, will rebloom in the fall once established. The late May/early June bloom is very reliable, but the fall bloom can be encouraged by fertilizing in sum“Immortality” bearded iris will sometimes bloom a second time in late fall. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener This bouquet of red and pink semi-double peonies in front of the fireplace shows off their yellow centers. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener Veteran Gene Decareau stood beside his beautiful lupine plant on Memorial Day morning. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener This bouquet of red and pink semi-double peonies in front of the fireplace shows off their yellow centers. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) mer. Bearded irises are very drought tolerant perennials due to the starchy rhizome at the base which can store moisture and nutrients. A showy perennial that can sometimes be seen in meadows in colder parts of the United States and in southern Canada is the large leaved lupine (Lupinus polyphyllus) – introduced to much of the world from its original range in western United States and Canada. A member of the pea family, its individual blossoms are arranged on a tall spike. The spectacular plant blooming in Arlene and Gene Decareau’s garden has about 25 individual flower spikes on it now, and a few more are developing. They brought it home from Nova Scotia at least 10 years ago, and this is the first time it’s bloomed! They had given up on it, but this year when so many other plants in our area are suffering from last year’s drought, it has put on a spectacular show. Some evidence indicates that this lupine species may benefit from fires and other disturbances, and high heat can encourage seeds to start germinating – a possible explanation for the sudden appearance of the plant in the Decareaus’ garden after having no sign of it for so long after planting. It would be a serious omission to talk about lupines without mentioning a children’s book by Barbara Cooney, “Miss Rumphius.” Published in 1982, it has won numerous awards and is very popular with teachers and children alike. The fictional Miss Rumphius, loosely based on a real woman who lived in Maine, lived a fulfilling life and in old age planted lupines as her way of making the world more beautiful. Sugar Hill, N.H., is one place in New England where fields of lupines in bloom are a wellknown tourist attraction, and there are many towns in Maine and, apparently, Nova Scotia as well, where these flowers are abundant in rural places. This lupine species is not actually native to the East Coast; however, and these meadows full of flowers are places where the introductions have naturalized. The locally native lupine species, sundial lupine (Lupinus perennis), is much smaller and less dramatic; however, it is an important host to certain butterfly species. This species has become quite scarce in New England and may now be completely gone in Maine, where it once flourished. Not surprisingly, they are seldom available in nurseries. Editor’s Note: Laura Eisener is a landscape design consultant who helps homeowners with landscape design, plant selection and placement of trees and shrubs, as well as perennials. She is a member of the Saugus Garden Club and offered to write a series of articles about “what’s blooming in town” shortly after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. She was inspired after seeing so many people taking up walking. A close-up of the Decareaus’ lupines shows the pea-shaped blossoms. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener
Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 2, 2023 Saugus High School Tennis Seniors Share Future Plans During Senior Night By Tara Vocino Saugus senior student-athletes shared their future plans during Wednesday’s Saugus High School Varsity Tennis Senior Night at Belmonte STEAM Academy Tennis Courts. Mia Klempa-Brown was accompanied by her mother Tammy Klempa, father, Armstead Brown, sister Tamara Klempa-Brown and her friend Adrianna Perry. She plans to study nursing at Endicott College this fall to become a nurse practitioner. Wiktoria Biegun was accompanied by her mother, Urszula Biegun. She plans to study sonography at Regis College to become an ultrasound technician. Lexi Rais was joined by her mother Lisa, sister, Lani and grandparents. She plans to study criminal justice at Fitchburg State University to become an on-scene crime scene investigator. Rachel Rivas was accompanied by her mother and her father. She plans to study neuroscience and psychology at UMass Lowell to do research. Sachems Head Coach Guillermo Sepulveda congratulated seniors during Wednesday’s Senior Night at Belmonte STEAM Academy Tennis Courts. Shown from left to right: Head Coach Guillermo Sepulveda with seniors, Rachel Rivas, Lexi Rais, Mia Klempa-Brown and Wiktoria Biegun. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 2, 2023 Page 13 Saugus observed Memorial Day 2023 WIN Waste Innovations was a major sponsor of last Saturday’s (May 26) parade. Saugus Boy Scout Troop 62. Saugus Town Meeting Member Sue Palomba of Precinct 1 spreads some patriotism in the crowd. Pictured left, some parade moms walked with their tots. Local Girl Scouts joined the parade.
Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 2, 2023 Saugus observed Memorial Day 2023 A Guy Moley special Another classic car Charlotte Line, Wendy Renda, Joanie Allbee, Judith Askey and “Parson Roby” of the Parson Roby Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution. Gail Cassarino, of the Parson Roby Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, distributed miniature flags to the crowd. Silvia and Sara Renda carried the Children of American Revolution banner. Alana Felix sings the National Anthem. Keynote Speaker Scott Brown, former U.S. Senator and Ambassador to New Zealand, addresses the crowd gathered at Riverside Cemetery. Saugus Garden Club member Ruth Berg, a longtime supporter of local veterans events and benefits, was dressed in an outfit to capture the Memorial Day spirit.
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 2, 2023 Page 15 Saugus observed Memorial Day 2023 Local town officials gather at Riverside Cemetery. Pictured from left to right are, Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Debra Panetta, Selectman Michael Serino, Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree, Selectman Corinne Riley and School Committee Chair Vincent Serino. REMEMBERING THE DEPARTED: Retired Chaplain Lieutenant Colonel Robert Leroe of the Saugus Veterans Council (left) rings the bell as Saugus Veterans Council Commander Steve Castinetti reads the names of local vets who died over the past year. Members of the town’s legislative delegation take turns reading a Memorial Day proclamation from Gov. Maura Healey. Pictured from left to right are state Rep. Donald Wong (R-Saugus), state Sen. Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn) and state Rep. Jessica Giannino (D-Revere). A FIELD OF FLAGS mark veterans’ graves at Riverside Cemetery. Saugus Veterans Council Commander Steve Castinetti salutes during the National Anthem. Judith Askey (center), of the Parson Roby Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, wears a Revolutionary War costume during a ceremony at Riverside Cemetery. Saugus TV Production Manager Michelle Fox set up a camera in preparation for last Saturday’s Memorial Day Ceremony in Riverside Cemetery. If you missed the parade and the Memorial Day Ceremony, you can tune in to Comcast Channel 8 next week or go to https://vimeo. com/saugustelevision.
Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 2, 2023 OBITUARIES Kathleen (O’Brien) Mantia day, May 29th at the Pilgrim Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Peabody. Born and raised in East Boston, Ms. Mantia was the daughter of the late James W. and Rita (Pucciarella) O’Brien II. A resident of Saugus for over 50 years, Kathleen was a retired teacher having taught in both the Middle and High Schools in Saugus. Ms. Mantia is survived by her son, Stephen Mantia, Jr. of Peabody and two brothers, James O’Brien, III and Kevin O’Brien both of Salem. Relatives and friends were Of Saugus, formerly of East Boston. Age 70, died on Moninvited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home on Thursday, June 1. A funeral will LETTER | FROM PAGE 9 sure the students received their bags each week. This includes Veteran’s Early Learning Center - Mike Mondello and Diane Corton, Belmonte STEAM Academy - Rebecca Long and Tayler DiPesa and Saugus Middle-High School - Brendan Sullivan and Maureen Leuke. To the businesses, groups and organizations that have provided donations, volunteered, held a food drive etc. This includes Whitsons Culinary Group, Saugus Youth and Recreation, Saugus Youth Football and Cheer, North Shore Stars Hockey League, Saugus High School National Honor Society, St. John’s Episcopal Church, WIN Waste Innovations, Macy’s, SalemFive, Stop & Shop Saugus, St. Vincent de Paul Society, American Occupational Therapy Association, DentaQuest, Grace Ministries Food Pantry of Everett and MEG Foundation. HS2 will be back for the 2023-2024 school year. We appreciate the partnership with everyone in be held from the funeral home on Friday at 9:30 a.m. followed by a funeral mass in Blessed Sacrament Church, 14 Summer St., Saugus at 10:30 a.m. Interment in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. In lieu of flowers, donations in Kathleen’s memory may be made to the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research at stopsarcoidosis.org. Michael J. Howard Of Saugus.Age 68, died on Wednesday, May 24th, at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. He was the husband of Rebecca (Reed) Howard. Born in Melrose and raised in Saugus, Mr. Howard was the son of the our community that assisted to end food insecurity in Saugus. Send us an email for more information HS2Saugus@gmail.com. If you would like to donate to help HS2 feed those in need, go to: https://givebutter.com/HealthySaugus. Sincerely, HS2 Board of Directors: Julie Cicolini, Jeannie Meredith, Jamie Osgood, Eric Sclafani, Anna-Ellen Lenart, Alexandra Sweet, Eddie McCray, Jennifer Mann, Melissa Tilton, Pamela Shenaj and Alondra Pearl late Charles W. and Ann (McMinamin) Howard. A member of Saugus High Class of 1972, he was a retired union electrician. Mr. Howard is survived by his two children, Michael P. Howard and his fiancée Danielle of Lynn and Janai Matt and her husband Nicky of Saugus; three grandchildren, Gianna, Brody and Colton; and one brother, Charles M. Howard of NH. He was predeceased by his sister Beverly LeBlanc. Relatives and friends were invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus on Tuesday, May 30. 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Open Daily From 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. 433 Broadway, Suite B, Everett, MA 02149 www.jrs-properties.com Joe DiNuzzo 617-680-7610 Norma Capuano Parziale 617-590-9143 Rosemarie Ciampi 617-957-9222 Say nr Sa a y Senior Seni by Jim Miller How Medicare Covers Physical Therapy Services Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare cover physical therapy, and if so, how much coverage do they provide? My 66-year-old husband was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and will need ongoing physical therapy to help keep him moving. Worried Wife Dear Worried, Yes, Medicare does indeed pay for physical therapy along with occupational and speech therapy too, if he needs it, as long as it’s prescribed by his doctor. You’ll also be happy to know that Medicare has no limits on how much it will pay for therapy services, but there is an annual coverage threshold you should be aware of. Here’s what you should know. Outpatient Therapy To get Medicare Part B – which covers outpatient care – to help cover your husband’s physical therapy, it must be considered medically necessary and will need to be ordered by his doctor. The same holds true for occupational and speech therapy. He can get these services as an outpatient at a number of places like a doctor or therapist offi ce; in a hospital outpatient department; at an outpatient rehabilitation facility; at skilled nursing facilities if he is being treated as an outpatient; and at home through a therapist connected with a home health agency when he is ineligible for Medicare’s home health benefi t. For outpatient therapy, Medicare will pay 80 percent of the Medicare-approved amount after you meet your Part B deductible ($226 in 2023). You will be responsible for the remaining 20 percent unless you have supplemental insurance. But be aware that if his therapy costs reach $2,230in a calendar year (2023), Medicare will require his provider to confi rm that his therapy is still medically necessary. Medicare used to set annual limits on what it would pay for outpatient therapeutic services, but the cap was eliminated a few years back. You also need to know that Denise Matarazzo 617-953-3023 617-294-1041 treatment recommended by a physical therapy provider but not ordered by a doctor is not covered. In this situation, the therapist is required to give your husband a written notice, called an Advance Benefi ciary Notice of Noncoverage or ABN, that Medicare may not pay for the service. If he chooses to proceed with the therapy, he is agreeing to pay in full. Inpatient Therapy If your husband happens to need physical therapy at an inpatient rehabilitation facility like at a skilled nursing facility or at your home after a hospitalization lasting at least three days, Medicare Part A – which provides hospital coverage – will pick up the tab. To be eligible, his doctor will need to certify that he has a medical condition that requires rehabilitation, continued medical supervision, and coordinated care that comes from his doctors and therapists working together. Whether you incur out-ofpocket costs such as deductibles and coinsurance, and how much they are, will depend on the setting for the treatment and how long it lasts. For more information on inpatient therapy out-ofpocket costs see Medicare. gov/coverage/inpatient-rehabilitation-care. Medicare Advantage Coverage If your husband is enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan (like an HMO or PPO), these plans must cover everything that’s included in original Medicare Part A and Part B coverage. However, some Advantage plans may require a person to use services from physical therapy practices within an agreed network. If he has an Advantage plan, you’ll need to contact his specifi c plan before selecting a physical therapy provider to confi rm they’re within the network. More Questions? If you have other questions about coverage and costs for therapeutic services, call Medicare at 800-633-4227 or contact your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), which provides free Medicare counseling. Visit ShipHelp.org or call 877-8392675 to connect with a local SHIP counselor. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. nior ior
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