SAUGUS Saugus’ Only Local Weekly News Source!augus’ Only Local Weekly News Source! Vol. 25, No. 22 -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday MEMORIAL DAY MEMORIES 781-233-4446 Friday, June 3, 2022 The legacy of Saugus High Class of 2022 The 165 students will become the fi rst to receive their diplomas at Christie Serino Jr. Memorial Stadium as the school holds its 151st commencement exercises tonight By Mark E. Vogler T he 151st Commencement Exercises that Saugus High School is set to celebrate today (Friday, June 3) will be highlighted with some fi rsts. Tonight will mark the first time that the new Christie Serino Jr. Memorial Stadium hosts a graduation ceremony. It will also be Brendon Sullivan’s fi rst graduation presiding as the Saugus High School Principal. Saugus Public Schools Superintendent Erin McMahon attended last year’s ceremony, but as a guest. This will be her fi rst graduation as the town’s top educational leader. The graduation ceremony is DRESSED FOR THE DAY: Former Saugus resident Suzanne Wright and her son Colton, 8, of Danvers, wore their patriotic colors for the Memorial Day Ceremony last Saturday (May 28) at Riverside Cemetery. Colton wore a replica U.S. Naval uniform for history’s sake — to honor the day’s special guest, June “BJ” Farrell, the 77th Commanding Offi cer of the USS Constitution and the fi rst woman offi cer in charge during the ship’s 224-year history. Commander Farrell was the keynote speaker at the graveside ceremony for the fallen and also was the grand marshal for this year’s Memorial Day parade. Please see inside for more photos and Memorial Day coverage, including “Saugus Gardens in the Spring. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS...Perfectly located 7 room Colonial boasting spacious kitchen with NEW appliances, living room patio, 3 bedrooms, front farmers porch with new railings, conveniently located in great neighborhood! View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. ASNGELO’ FULL SERVICE Regular Unleaded $4.699 Mid Unleaded $4.879 Super $5.159 Diesel Fuel $5.659 44 Years of Excellence!! 1978-2022 KERO $8.99 DEF $4.75 9 Diesel $4.959 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 set for 6 p.m. today at the stadium, where 165 students will receive their diplomas. In the event of rain, the event will be moved inside to the auditorium at the Saugus Middle-High School. For many students — like Crystal Fosung Kembo, a top 10 student who will be headed to Brown University in the fall to study International and Public Aff airs — the night will be extra special for her and her family. “I will be a fi rst-generation college student,” Crystal said, making note of a major family milestone. She is excited about her future as she looks toward her college career. “I plan on studying international relations in college to become more knowledgeable about global issues and work towards creating solutions for them. I especially value community service as a National Honor Society member and have been a peer mentor at various points throughout high school,” she said. Crystal is the epitome of a well-rounded student with a THE LEGACY | SEE PAGE 6 Prices subject to change Ask about our Heating Oil Conditioner! FLEET
Page 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2022 Saugus observes Memorial Day 2022 By Mark E. Vogler S tephen H. Belyea gave the crowd gathering at Veterans Memorial Park something to do last Saturday (May 28) as adults and children waited anxiously for the start of the town’s fi rst Memorial Day Parade in three years. Dressed in a World War II uniform, Belyea stood behind a display set up on the lawn. The two tables contained artifacts — some of them real; others replicas, photos and articles from the era pertaining to the war. The Army helmet and some of the gear stood out. Belyea even had a replica identifi cation card bearing his own name as if he were a soldier from World War II. “We have to make sure that people don’t forget history about the war,” Belyea said. “It’s important.” It was clear that Belyea had piqued the curiosity of anyone looking his way before the start of the annual Saugus Veterans Council’s Memorial Day Parade, which had been a popular event before it got canceled by the COVID-19 pandemic for 2020 and last year. “We had a halfway decent crowd along the parade route — but nothing quite like when I was a kid years ago and you couldn’t fi nd a place to stand on the sidewalks,” said Saugus Veterans Council Commander Steve Castinetti. “But it was a decent turnout, probably the best crowd we’ve seen in a long time. We had We’re trying like heck to get HISTORY ON THE LAWN: Saugonian Stephen H. Belyea set up his World War II display at Veterans Memorial Park last Saturday for people who came to watch Saugus’s Annual Memorial Day Parade. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) the Boy Scouts deliver fl iers to homes all along the parade the day before, so there seemed to be more people out there. Saugus High School boys’ lax seniors honored during Senior Night By Tara Vocino T he Saugus High School Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse Sachems honored seniors and their families during last Wednesday’s Senior Night. Saugus Youth Lacrosse players cheered on seniors. people to support this,” he said. Of course, it helps when you have assembled the core of a good parade. And Castinetti said he is satisfi ed with what was accomplished this year. “I’ve been doing this as council commander for 12 years and marching in this parade for at least 20 years total. And this was probably the longest and biggest parade we’ve had in all of the years I’ve been associated with it,” Castinetti said. “The route was a mile and three quarters or a little longer. And we had everything in it — six fl oats, four bands, World War II reenactors and all of those classic cars that meet in Fuddruckers in Saugus every Tuesday night — thanks to Guy Moley, who did a great job organizing and getting all those vehicles in here.” “And, of course, we made history this year. As we were able to get USS Constitution Commanding Officer Billie June “BJ” Farrell here to be the parade grand marshal and our keynote speaker at the Memorial Day Ceremony.” The Saugus High School Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse Sachems Seniors were accompanied by their family members and friends. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2022 Page 3 By Tara Vocino T he Senior Center held a memorial for seniors who died over the last few years during last Thursday morning’s Memorial Day observance at the Senior Center. Senior Center hosts solemn remembrance for Memorial Day Audience members listened during the somber ceremony. Kathy Murphy prayed during the ceremony. Pictures of seniors, who died over the last few years, were placed on posters. Joanne Genzale distributed memorial fl owers. Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation Guests recited the Pledge of Allegiance during last Thursday’s Memorial Day observance at the Senior Center. Saugus residents Pauline Harriman and MaryLou Graham remembered former Saugus High School Principal Anthony Struzziero and Senior Center gift shop clerk Charles Pinkham. * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 Lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net Laurie Davis, Lynda Cerrazzo, Cheryl Roberto and Cathy Strum read departed seniors’ names. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2022 ~ Letter-To-The-Editor ~ By defeating public art article, Town Meeting missed a chance to creatively express our town’s pride, history and future T o the Editor and Readers of The Saugus Advocate, I was in attendance to Saugus’s Town Hall on May 23rd, to hear Joe Vecchione, Planning member of Saugus, 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 We Sell Sell Cigars Cigars & AccessoriesAccessories R.YR.Y.O..O. TOBACCOBACCO -------------------TUBESTUBES CIGARCIGAR SMOKERSSMOKERS DELIGHT!DELIGHT! 15 Handmade15 Handmade Churchill Size Churchill Size FIFTY YEARS 2022 Happy Father’s Day 1972 Cigars including Cigars including a Cohiba - Long a Cohiba - Long wrappedwrapped $43.95 $43.95 HUMIDOR SPECIAL!HUMIDOR SPECIAL! $99.95 Complete!$99.95 Complete! Reg. Priced $149.95Reg. 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I closed my comments on the fl oor with a personal narrative explaining that I joined the Saugus Cultural Council because my six-year-old noticed that there was no public art in Saugus after our move to this community last year. I was very excited for Vecchione to bring forward this revision so that not only my son but residents of all ages can appreciate and see the value of including public art in our community. As a preface, this was my first time in any Town Hall hearing, and expected this proposition to revise the bylaw to be easily accepted because of Vecchione’s due diligence to collaborate with members to hear their concerns and knowledge of the bylaw’s origins to reduce speculation. What I heard after sharing FATHER’STHER’S DA DAY IS COMING! IS COMING! Check ourCheck our in-house in-house SPECIALS! SPECIALS! BuyBuy Cigars by theCigars by the Box & SA Box & SAVE!VE! 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Many neighboring towns and cities have embraced public art as an instrument to bridge connections within a diverse community, and tonight Saugus has decided not to engage and build up an inclusive community. Progressive change is the key to having a sustainable community, and tonight the majority of elected members wanted to keep things as is to avoid advancing Saugus. Though their vote was an extremely frustrating result, I have full confi dence that Saugus and its residents will one day have the support and reap the benefits from public art, and learn to both challenge and accept new ideals as these are keys to developing a sustainable community. May 23, 2022 Still with full support, Tori Darnell Treasurer Saugus Cultural Council The COVID-19 Update Town reports 58 newly confi rmed cases over the past week; no new deaths By Mark E. Vogler T here were 58 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases over the past seven days through Wednesday (June 1), according to Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree. That’s 34 fewer confi rmed COVID-19 cases than last week. This week’s positive COVID-19 cases reported to the town by the state Department of Public Health (DPH) increased the overall total to 9,236 confi rmed cases, according to Crabtree. There have been more than 450 confi rmed cases over the past six weeks as the virus continues to hang around, causing some people to continue wearing masks at Town Hall even though they are optional. The number of newly confi rmed COVID-19 cases in Saugus Public Schools dropped over the past week, from 34 (over the period of May 19-25) to 14 this week (from the period of May 26 through June 1). Meanwhile, the number of confirmed COVID-19-related deaths reported since the outbreak of the Coronavirus in March of 2020 remained at 92, with no new deaths reported over the past seven days. Twelve 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. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-233-4446 or info@advocatenews.net
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2022 ~ Letter-To-The-Editor ~ Page 5 Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus thanks people and organizations for helping to fi ght food insecurity in Saugus T o The Editor and Saugus community: 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 10, 2022. HS2 has served the students/families of Saugus since 2018. They have served over 100 students during the 2021-2022 school year. The weekly high was 82 students. The weekly average is 75 students. Each Friday HS2 provides a bag full of food for any student/family that requests it. HS2 has prepared over 2,000 bags this school year where students were provided with at least: 2 breakfast items, 2 lunch items, 4 snacks, 1 canned vegetable, 2 cups 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 • St. Margaret’s (Saugus Catholics Collaborative) • New Hope of Assembly • To the volunteers that consistently assisted HS2 each week. This includes bagging up groceries and delivering bags to the schools. 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 sure the students received their bags each week. Veteran’s Early Learning Center— Mike Mondello and Diane Corton. Belmonte STEAM Academy—Tracy Ragucci and Roberta Dean. 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. Whitsons Culinary Group, Saugus High School Student Council, Saugus High School National Honor Society, St. John’s Episcopal Church, WIN Waste Innovations, Macy’s, General Electric Employees Good Neighbor Fund, North Shore Hellenic Women’s Guild, SalemFive, American Occupational Therapy Association, Everybody Fights Hilltop, DentaQuest, North Shore Stars Hockey League, Girl Scout Troop 62858, Boy Scouts Troop 62, Grace Ministries Food Pantry Everett. FUN-damental Basketball Camp Open to Boys and Girls in Local Area T he FUN-damental Basketball Camp, open to boys and girls in local area cities and towns, will be held July 25 to July 29, 2022 at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center, located at 51 Summer Street in Everett. The camp will be held between the hours of 9:00 am and 1:00 pm for boys and girls entering grades 3 thru 8 as of September, 2022. The cost of the camp is $100. Tony Ferullo, boys’ varsity basketball coach at Mystic Valley Regional Charter School in Malden, will be the Director of the camp. The purpose of the camp is: • To provide all campers with the fundamental tools to help them become better basketball players; • To create a positive atmosphere where the camper will learn and have fun at the same time; and • To instill the spirit of the game into all campers, and inspire them to continue playing the game either competitively or just for fun. Each camper, who will receive a T-shirt and certificate, will participate in various drills, scrimmages and individual contests. Special guests will speak and share their personal basketball tips. An awards ceremony will take place on the last day of the camp, and parents and friends are welcome to attend. For more information about the FUN-damental Basketball Camp, please contact Camp Director Tony Ferullo: 857-312-7002 or tferullo@ suff olk.edu. HS2 will be back for the 2022-2023 school year. We appreciate the partnership with everyone in 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, Anna-Ellen Lenart, Alexandra Sweet, Eric Sclafani, Eddie McCray, Jennifer Mann, Melissa Tilton and Alondra Pearl $$ CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! $$ GET YOUR VEHICLE SUMMER READY! AC SPECIAL $99.95 TRADES WELCOMED! $7,995 Easy Financing Available! 2008 BMW 535xi 2006 PONTIAC G6 GTP TRADES WELCOME! $8,995 (781) 321-8841 • (617) 571-9869 1236 EasternAve • Malden EddiesAutotech.com Vehicle! We Pay Cash For Your
Page 6 For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-233-4446 or info@advocatenews.net THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2022 THE LEGACY | FROM PAGE 1 variety of interests. She played fi eld hockey for six years and has been an avid member of her school’s drama community for seven years. “Some of my most prized extracurriculars include captaining the SHS improv troupe and acting as a leader within my school’s Young Feminist Alliance,” she said. “Upon working with the Saugus School Committee, we have recently reformed our school’s dress code. I’m passionate about human rights advocacy.” Crystal is just one of 63 students in this year’s class who will be blazing an educational trail for their families as First Generation College Students. They account for 48 percent of 132 students who will continue to pursue post-secondary education in two- and four-year colleges and professional trade schools, according to statistics provided by Saugus Public Schools. Overcoming COVID-19 Having endured parts of three of their four years in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s class is considered a special one by education offi cials — just through their ability to focus and persevere through diffi - cult circumstances. “The Class of 2022 overcame challenging times, set the bar high and passed it with ease,” School Committee Member Ryan Fisher said yesterday. “They’re going to go far. Congratulations to them on all they’ve achieved, and on very bright futures!” School Committee Member John Hatch also remarked on how this year’s graduates distinguished themselves through hard work and a commitment to getting the best education they could get. “I think the Class of 2022 has overcome great challengEverett 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 es and shown their spirit to achieve by going through the pandemic and coming out the other side and trying to move forward as normal as possible,” Hatch said in an interview yesterday. “If anyone attended the awards ceremony, seeing the number of academic achievements and scholarships given out is truth to how resilient this class is. It shows what type of leaders and how special these young adults will be in the future,” he said. Hatch has a special attachment to this year’s class, having worked with the kids years ago as a youth baseball coach. “As I was sitting on stage the other night at the senior award ceremony, I was refl ecting on the great accomplishments of this class,” Hatch said. “And then I noticed four players that I coached on my Little League baseball team that happened to be sitting in front of me. It was a little bit surreal.” Tonight’s student lineup Victoria Rose Quagenti, President of the National Honor Society, will give the opening address. In the fall she plans to attend Clark University, where she will study Biochemistry and Molecular Science while minoring in Psychology. Jason Patrick Ciampa, who is headed to Endicott College to study Computer Science, will give this year’s Valedictory Address as the Class of 2022’s top ranking scholastic student with the highest grade point average. Lindsey Rose McGovern, who plans to attend the University of New Hampshire to study Neuroscience, will deliver this year’s Salutatorian Address — the honor bestowed upon the second top-ranking student in the class. She is also President of the Student Council. Madison Bridget Goyetche, who plans to study Business at Nichols College, is President of the Saugus High Class of 2022. She will also be giving a speech at this year’s commencement exercises. Former Saugus High School Principal Michael Hashem won’t have to worry about the logistics of this year’s graduation after deciding to go back into the classroom after last year’s ceremony. But it’s still going to be a big night for him. His daughter — Mikayla Chelsea Hashem — will be singing the National Anthem. She is a National Honor Society member in this year’s class, and she will head to the University of Massachusetts-Amherst in the fall to study Theater. Krista Ann Castle, the class Vice President, a member of the National Honor Society and an Advanced Academy Scholar, will give the Pledge of Allegiance. She plans to attend University of Massachusetts-Lowell, where she will study Pharmaceutical Sciences in the fall. This year’s class marshals: Anthony Jeff rey Cicolini: He is the Class Treasurer and is headed to Bentley College in the fall to study accounting. He is an Advanced Academy Scholar and a member of the National Honor Society. He is the son of Saugus Selectman Jeff rey Cicolini. Dominic Rocco Trabucco: In the fall he plans to attend the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, where he will study Business Administration. He is an Advanced Academy Scholar and a member of the National Honor Society. Elisha Cristin Rivera: She plans to attend Cleveland State University in the fall to study Music Therapy. She is an Advanced Academy Scholar and a member of the National Honor Society. Spring is Here!
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2022 Page 7 The Lion in Winter presented by The Psych Drama Company, hosted by Theatre Company of Saugus Battling royals in a live theater historical drama S AUGUS — The Theatre Company of Saugus is pleased to announce its hosting of a professional Boston-area theatre company, The Psych Drama Company, in their presentation of The Lion in Winter, in June 2022. The Lion in Winter is the classic historical play by James Goldman, about King Henry II of England and his meeting with his queen, mistress, children, and rival king at his castle in Chinon, France during Christmas in the year 1183. Who shall succeed him as king? All three sons want to be the one, but how can Henry choose only one without making the others his enemies? Best known from the movie version starring Peter O’Toole and Kathryn Hepburn, The Lion in Winter is at turns dramatic and comic. The Psych Drama presentation will be immersive, seating the audience in the various rooms of the castle so that they get a close up look at the action from the perspective of the characters, while at the same time being socially distanced from the other sections of the audience. The Theatre Company of Saugus is excited to be hosting a professional Boston-area theatre company for the fi rst time. The Psych Drama Company has been producing innovative theater for more than ten years in Boston, New York City, and Rhode Island. This production is Psych Drama’s fi rst live theater production in two years. Psych Drama has been rehearsing this play since April 2020, with the intention of THE LION | SEE PAGE 15 A BUSINESS CHECKING ACCOUNT THAT CHECKS ALL THE BOXES. TALK TO US TODAY ABOUT OUR DIFFERENT BUSINESS CHECKING ACCOUNTS. WE’LL HELP YOU FIND THE RIGHT OPTION. L Visit our website to learn more at: EVERETTBANK . COM Member FDIC Member DIF RIGHT BY YOU
Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2022 ~ Political Announcement ~ Peabody businessman Bob May to challenge Democrat U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton “My campaign is about providing North Shore residents with a seat at the table.” P EABODY — This past fall, Robert “Bob” May was effectively gerrymandered out of his own district when Democrats in the state Legislature removed his neighborhood from the 13th Essex District, where he had been the Republican candidate for state representative. Undeterred by the Democrats’ desires and never one to shy away from a challenge, the West Peabody entrepreneur decided to raise the bar. This week May announced he is running for Congress, challenging failed presidential candidate and incumbent Democrat U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton. “When you look at how the Democrats have presided over the worst rate of infl ation in 40 years, coupled with their indifference to small business owners like myself, the biggest difference Americans can make is to get involved ourselves,” May said. “It’s easy to sit on the sidelines and complain about the current state of aff airs, but I am getting in the game because I Robert “Bob” May believe it’s up to We The People to end the status quo in Washington.” May and his wife, Tricia have called West Peabody home for nearly 30 years. It’s where they raised their four children. The North Shore is also where May launched his own successful electrical components business when he opened Techsource Thermal Solutions in Newburyport in 2002. May, who earned a mechanical engineering degree from UMass-Lowell and later an MBA from Northeastern J& $46 yd. University, said he’s a problem-solver who believes government is at its best when it gets out of the way. “Americans are intrinsically independent and the Democrats’ eff orts to seize control over what we say, what we do, and how our children are educated are causing serious harm,” May said. “I believe in our core freedoms and I believe in American exceptionalism.” May said one of the reasons he is embarking on a run for Congress is because the district’s current representative has proven to be more interested in delusions of running for president than in representing his constituents, while demonizing others to distract from his own party’s failings. “Rep. Moulton continues to promote the demonization of American industries in order to distract from the truth: the Democrats’ monetary policies have devalued the dollar, and are a direct result of the infl ation now crippling American households,” May said. “On Capitol Hill, Rep. Moulton isn’t known for representing his district’s interests, but for once leading the eff ort to replace House Speaker Nancy Pelosi — incredibly, because he thinks she isn’t farleft enough. “My campaign is about providing North Shore residents with a seat at the table, giving them their deserved representation in Congress, and ensuring that if the government isn’t working for them, it should simply get out of the way.” To learn more about Bob May’s campaign for U.S. Congress, visit www.may4congress.com. Follow Bob on Facebook here: Facebook.com/RobertMayforCongress Follow Bob on GETTR here: Gettr.com/ user/robertmay Candidate Bob May and family 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. S MBTA Launches Small Business Enterprise Program B OSTON — The MBTA has offi cially launched its Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program for construction, an eff ort to promote, create, and sustain capital programs construction business opportunities at the MBTA for small businesses as well as stimulate the Massachusetts economy by providing sustained revenue opportunities to local small businesses. “We’re very excited to launch the SBE Program, which is one new feature in our growing portfolio of DEI best practices and expands upon our commitment to diversity and equity through creative business opportunities,” said MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak. “Following FTA best practices, our Capital Programs and ODCR SBE team will identify small contracting opportunities for pre-qualifi ed small businesses to bid on, ensuring an equitable bidding process.” The SBE Program is a joint initiative of the MBTA’s Offi ce of Diversity and Civil Rights (ODCR) Government Compliance Unit and the MBTA’s Capital Programs departments. Following best practices used for federal transportation programs, the SBE Program identifi es small contracting opportunities, typically less than $3 million, with enough qualifi ed SBEs to ensure a competitive bid environment. Pre-qualifi ed SBEs are eligible to bid on these selected contracts, creating a level playing fi eld for small businesses. Participating SBEs will also be trained on how to do business with the T. All SBE participants are required to be certifi ed by the Federal Small Business Administration and pre-qualifi ed with the MBTA. Interested SBEs can register with the MBTA online and contact the SBE Program via email at sbe@ mbta.com with any questions. Information sessions for interested small businesses will be held virtually: • Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 4 PM • Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 10 AM • Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 12 PM • Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 8 AM • Once pre-qualifi ed as an SBE with the MBTA, a business benefi ts from the following: Opportunities to be a prime vendor on contracts; • Access to up to $25 million in contracting opportunities a year; and • Invitations to business forums, mentorship programs, and networking events. The SBE Program aims to procure fi ve projects in FY23 as a Proof of Concept. After the fi rst year, the MBTA will evaluate the program and take steps to both strengthen and grow it in future fi scal years. For more information, visit mbta.com/SBE, or connect with the T on Twitter @MBTA, Facebook /TheMBTA, or Instagram @theMBTA.
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2022 Page 9 A client perspective: 21 years with Adult Foster Care G LOUCESTER, Mass., May 31, 2022 — Adult Foster Care of the North Shore (AFCNS) is proud to celebrate the 21st anniversary of one of its clients, the Fushpanski family. Stan and Georgette Fushpanski began fostering children shortly after their own two daughters left home. In 1989 they took in a girl by the name of Lucille (Lucy). After taking Lucy in as one of their own for over a decade, the Fushpanskis came across an article in their local paper about a new organization based out of Gloucester, Adult Foster Care of the North Shore. They met with Founder and Program Director Cynthia Bjorlie, MD in 2001 and have been a part of AFCNS’ family ever since. As part of their client status with Adult Foster Care, the Fushpanskis receive a monthly stipend, an assigned care manager and nurse practitioner who visit them monthly and two weeks of respite care to support them in their role as caregivers. “Lucy has been with us for 32 years now. We’ve spent 21 of those years as clients of Adult Foster Care of the North Shore,” said Georgette. “Every client is diff erent and has diff erent needs. Some require more help than others, and AFCNS is there to provide that help.” As a MassHealth-funded program, AFCNS provides a wide range of solutions for its clients and their caregivers. These include family, health and social support programs and over-the-phone counseling that is available 24/7. Eligible caregivers also receive a MassHealth-funded stipend through the program. PICTURED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Lucille Blanchard, Dr. Cynthia Bjorlie of Adult Foster Care of the North Shore and Stan and Georgette Fushpanski. The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Hats off to the Saugus High Class of 2022 Let’s hope the weather cooperates tonight as 165 graduating seniors will make history at Saugus High School’s 151st commencement exercises. This will mark the fi rst time that the Christie Serino, Jr. Athletic Sports Complex will host a graduation ceremony. An interesting statistic released this week by Saugus Public Schools is that 63 of the 132 students who will continue post-secondary education are First Generation College Students — 48 percent. So, close to half of the families of those college-bound students will get to experience an unprecedented level of academic achievement. This class of graduates, like the previous two (2020 and 2021), has been challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic, so the level of scholastic success they achieved should be appreciated even more. I look forward tonight to getting a chance to meet and talk to as many Sachem graduates as I can. And best wishes to the seniors as they begin the next phases of their lives in whatever endeavors and career paths they choose. Take time tonight to enjoy your final hours as a student body. And look ahead into the future with high expectations and dreams. Make your families proud. Make Saugus proud. Be the best you can be in whatever you choose as your future profession or occupation. Go Sachems! There is going to be at least one more baseball game for Saugus High School. They fi nished their regular season 1010, good enough to qualify for the state tournament. They are scheduled to play Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (11-9) tomorrow at 5 p.m. in a game that will be hosted at World Series Park, here in Saugus. World Series Park Superintendent Bob Davis says this will be only the second time in the 18 years of the park’s existence that a state tournament game will be hosted locally. So, if you love baseball and have the time, go root for the hometown team tomorrow afternoon. Cheer on the Sachems for at least one more time. Strawberry Festival and Plant Sale — June 18 The Saugus Historical Society will hold its annual Strawberry Festival at the Legion Hall on June 18 in conjunction with the Saugus Garden Club Plant Sale. Old-fashioned strawberry shortcake will be served in the American Legion Hall (44 Taylor St.) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., along with hot dogs, chips and drinks. Shortcakes are $5.00 each and can be eaten on the premises or taken out. Hot dogs are $2; water or soda, $1 each. The Garden Club Plant Sale will be held on the Roby School lawn from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and there will be several craft vendors, including jewelry, hair products and many other items of interest. Authors Alison Simcox and Doug Heath will have signed THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 10
THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 9 Page 10 copies of their books “Murder at Breakheart Hill Farm” and “Breakheart Reservation” for sale. The Historical Society is still looking for anyone willing to help serve shortcakes for a short time during the festival day. A few table spaces for vendors are still available. For additional information, please contact Laura Eisener by phone (791-231-5988) or email (LDELD@shore.net). Adult Coloring Group at Library Denise Hills, the reference librarian at the Saugus Public Library, says the library is looking for some creative Saugus senior citizens to join the library’s continuing Adult Coloring Group. “It’s a great opportunity to take time to unwind, be creative, and have fun,” Denise wrote in an email this week. “No experience necessary! We have pencils and coloring pages ready and waiting … See you there! Spaces limited, please call to register 781-231-4168 X 16.” Anyone interested should plan on heading to the library next Wednesday (June 8) at 10 a.m., at 295 Central St., Saugus, Brooks Room (2nd fl oor). A half century of newspaper journalism Sometime in the fall, I will have reached the 50-year mark of my newspaper career. It was back in 1972 during my sophomore year at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst that I began working weekends and part-time for the Northampton Bureau of The Springfi eld Union. It was a great situation to be in, as by the time I graduated in 1974, I already had two years of professional reporting experience under my belt — including a portfolio of page one byline stories for one of the largest daily newspapers in Massachusetts. Now, nearly 50 years later, I’m still writing stories while many of my college friends and associates who started out in the newspaper business are long gone. Not sure when I’ll be joining them in retirement, whether it’s going to be fi ve more months or fi ve more years. I guess my personal health and/or the fi - nancial health of the newspaper business will help to determine that retirement date. Tough days are ahead for the newspaper business. Many papers are going from print to an online format. Not sure I want to have any part of that. If and when that time THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2022 comes, I’ll probably be doing something else. I never did aspire to become a Facebook or social media scribe. I’ve had to adapt to a lot of technological changes in my career since I broke in on the portable typewriter and skilled wordsmiths set the type. At the Northampton bureau, I pasted my typewritten pages together, put it in a plastic sleeve and inserted it into a machine that essentially photographed my story and transmitted it over a phone line to Springfield, where the typesetters took over. In my fi rst job after college (the Bridgton correspondent for the Portland Press Herald), I handed my typed stories and fi lm in an envelope to a courier who dropped them off in Portland. If I had to fi le a story on deadline, I dictated my story over the telephone to a rewrite man in Portland. For a few years, I had to work with an IBM Selectric typewriter that typed codes along with the letters and fed the story into a computer. That was a royal pain, because you had to write flawless, error-free stories and had to use a lot of whiteout for when you did make mistakes. While working at the Williamsburg, Va., bureau for the Newport News Daily Press, I got to fi le stories online by going on the teletype machine. It was sometime in the early 1980s when I got to work on various computers as they evolved. Some of them were portable and hooked up to a telephone and were the size of suitcases, not as compact as the laptops that reporters use nowadays. These days, I prefer to use my Dell two-in-one desktop computer over the laptop. I’d rather use a legal pad to take notes while the young reporters these days enjoy their laptops and writing the stories on deadline as they cover their night meetings. Oh, how the world of newspapering has changed dramatically over my five decades as a reporter. And sadly, how the newspaper staff s that once had education reporters, court reporters, police reporters, environmental reporters, business reporters and City Hall or Town Hall reporters working their own beats now have fewer people handling more reporting responsibilities — and spread way too thin. They call it progress. I call it the demise of the newspaper business. Wayne’s weight loss People around Saugus keep asking how my older brother Wayne — the retired school teacher living in a Swansea assisted living residence — is doing. I’m happy to report that Wayne continues to shed the pounds in a healthy way and has fi nally dropped under the 300 pound mark, thanks to the collaborative efforts of his primary care physician — Dr. Mark A. Ringiewicz of Swansea — and his nutritionist, Dr. Jessica Inwood of Fall River. A few weeks ago, I took Wayne for his quarterly appointment at Dr. Inwood’s offi ce. “I think you crushed it!” Dr. Jessica told my brother, refl ecting on his latest progress in the battle of the waistline. Wayne weighed in at 296.6, which is still heavy — but a heck of a lot lighter than the 377 he weighed back on Oct. 5, 2020, at Dr. Ringiewicz. Not wanting to see my brother’s weight balloon into 400, I requested Dr. R. to refer him to a nutritionist and see if there was any way to reverse the unhealthy trend. Twenty months later, Dr. Jessica is confi dent that Wayne’s been doing a great job at it. “He’s lost over 20 percent of his starting weight,” she noted at his last appointment. Whatever she’s doing, it is working. Her strategy is to get rid of the carbohydrates and get him to focus on proteins, with not as much emphasis on the fat. Cutting out the pasta, bread, high-sugar foods and drinks, potatoes, dairy products and pastries seems to be working wonders for Wayne as he moves toward his target weight goal of 270 — a weight he probably hasn’t seen since his high school/ college football days when he played off ensive lineman. But I still have to play the heavy and make sure Wayne doesn’t go off of his diet and squander the great health gains he’s made. Stay tuned. Want to help make a better Library? The Saugus Board of Selectmen is accepting applications 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 Street, 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 Louise Rees 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 of a woman who made History! Billie Jean Farrell ‘BJ’ is an exceptionally remarkable woman and First woman Commander of the USS Constitution! “Commander BJ of the USS Constitution, our fi rst woman of the ship in all its 224- years of Old Ironsides history! “Cheers for the foresight of Retired U.S. Navy Captain Steve Castinetti, for booking ahead of schedule for Commander BJ Farrell! “Commander BJ graciously accepted to be our Saugus Memorial Day parade Grand Marshal and Keynote speaker! “Saugus Advocate Editor Mark E. Vogler covered Commander ‘BJ’ Farrell in two articles, one in March 11 ‘A Oncein-a-lifetime-event’ article front page & page 15 and May 27th ‘Rain or Shine, history will be made’ page 3 & 6. “Both of these articles cover Commander Billie Jean’s Biography and her incredible high achievements and accomplishments. Stated in the May 27th article page 6 ‘Farrell’s awards include two Meritorious Service Medals, four Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals and three Meritorious Unit Commendation medals. “May 28th presented itself with heavy overcast skies, but not a drop fell, and many people came out to greet The Commander of the USS Constitution as our Grand Marshal of our 2022 Memorial Day Parade! “Many commented on how beautiful Commander Billie Jean ‘BJ’ Farrell is! “Commander Farrell spoke at the Memorial Service as Keynote speaker and she briefed us on her resume & background. She spoke of a time when 911 struck America and where she was in that moment where time froze… (She was a Junior in class studying at the Academy; a moment in time forever blazoned in her mind and a forging of steel strength protection for America formed with her and her classmates.) The Memorial Service honored those who gave it All in playing of bagpipes, Military and rifle salutes, a beautiful memorable service! It was a nice touch for those of recently passed loved ones to ring a bell in memory of a loved one’s passing; an added note of closure for those hearts grieving. “Commander Farrell is a lighthouse beacon, paving the way for our USS Constitution! “Thank you! “Congratulations for making history with all your high achievements and hard work! “Much success to 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) — 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 charge-byphone: 781-233-0077. The Cover Girls are an all-feTHE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 16
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2022 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 T hose cheering on the marchers in the Memorial Day parade in Saugus on Saturday were treated to some beautiful new plantings of annuals when they reached Riverside Cemetery. Patriotic plantings in the Saugus cemetery include the veterans’ plots and the memorials to our fi rst responders, and each had very appropriate variations in the fl ower selection and arrangement. Stripes of red and white wax begonias (Begonia semperfl orens), bloom at the G.A.R. plot where Civil War veterans who were members of Saugus’s Edward W. Hinks Post are buried. The shiny foliage of wax begonias helps keep the leaves from losing too much moisture on hot sunny summer days. The police monument includes true blue lobelia (Lobelia erinus), along with the red and white wax begonias. Plantings at the fi re department monument included fl ame-like orange and red celosia (Celosia plumosa) and multicolored coleus (Coleus scutellarioides). Hanging baskets and combination plantings in pots and beds, which will fl ower steadily most of the summer, have appeared in gardens all over town. Iris is the fl oral emblem of the Saugus Garden Club, and both bearded iris (Iris germanica hybrids) and Siberian iris (Iris sibirica) are in fl ower now. Bearded irises have a fuzzy area near the top of the falls that resembles a caterpillar, known as the beard. The color will vary from variety to variety — it often echoes some of the petal colors but sometimes it contrasts with them. Many of the light lavender irises have yellow or white beards, while ‘Hemstitched’ may have a white to pale blue-lilac beard, with splashes of bright yellow that intensify toward the interior. The raspberry/apricot ‘Rock Star’ has a reddish paprika color beard, and on my pale yellow irises the beards are nearly white. Some hybrid bearded irises have a distinctive and lovely scent, which comes from one of the ancestors of most bearded irises, sweet iris (Iris pallida). Sweet iris has pale violet standards and falls, with a yellowish orange beard. The “sweet” in its common name refers to its fragrance. These irises prefer sunny locations and do well in soils that do not hold too much water. Their rhizomes store carbohydrates and help them thrive in dry soils. The rhizomes should be planted near the surface of the ground or just below, not buried deeply. In Julia Aston’s garden near Saugus center, she has planted a beautiful range of perennials to ensure bloom throughout the growing season. Right now along her front fence are some unusual colors of bearded irises. The pattern of colors on the blossoms of ‘Hemstitched’ will certainly catch your eye. Both the upright standards and the drooping falls are mostly white, with a ruffl y purple “hem” around the edges. If you look closely, small scattered “stitches” or freckles of purple can be found here and there against the white parts of the fl owers. Also along the fence is a nearly black iris, actually a very dark purple if you look closely at them. Peonies and bleeding hearts are blooming around the garden, too, and many other perennials are awaiting their turn as summer progresses. Editor’s Note: Laura Eisener is a landscape design consultant who helps homeowners with landscape design and plant selection, placement of trees and shrubs, as well as perennials. She is also 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. ‘ROCK STAR’ IRIS: This iris has an unusual color combination often described as raspberry and apricot. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) ‘HEMSTITCHED’ IRIS: In Julia Aston’s garden near Saugus center is one of the most beautiful color patterns of any iris. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) ANNUAL BLUE LOBELIA: This fl ower blooms near the Saugus police monument in Riverside Cemetery. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) GROUND-NESTING BIRD: The killdeer can often be found in grassy areas in Saugus, and it is striking because of its large eyes and long legs. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Charles Zapolski) A UNIQUE SPRING SOUND: The killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) got its name for its high-pitched cry, as mentioned a few weeks ago in this column. The bird’s screech distracts predators from its nest. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Charles Zapolski)
Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2022 Saugus observes Memorial Day 2022 (Saugus Advocate Photos by Mark E. Vogler) LEADING THE PROCESSION: This year’s Parade Grand Marshal, 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 — waves to the crowd. She enjoyed a ride from Paul Tassone, a Saugus property owner who owns this classic 1955 Cadillac. THE BEST LOCAL BAND: The Saugus High School Marching Band was one of several area bands performing in this year’s parade. SELECTMEN: From left to right are Selectman Michael Serino and Board of Selectmen Vice-Chair Debra Panetta. PARADE PARTICIPANTS Among the many marching in last Saturday’s parade were Selectman Jeff Ciolini followed by Saugus native Catherine Parrotta, a Boston 25 news anchor. CARRYING THE BANNER: From left to right are Vivian Bracewell and Jaclyn Smith of the Parson Roby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. GOLD STAR WIVES: Donna Whittemore-Farris, of Saugus, rode in style in Peter Manoogian’s 1961 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible. She led a small group of Gold Star Wives to last Saturday’s Memorial Day parade and ceremony at Riverside Cemetery. MISS MASSACHUSETTS TEEN: Mary D’Eon waves to the parade crowd. DRIVING THE DAR: Janice Jarosz, historian of the Parson Roby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), enjoyed a ride while waving to the crowd in a 1963 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport driven by Peter Manoogian III. Charlotte Line, regent of the local DAR chapter, sat in the back seat. YOUNG MARCHERS: Local Girl Scouts joined the parade. TAKING UP ARMS: Craig Smith played the part of Parson Roby, loading his rifl e, while Anthony Smith was dressed as Paul Revere on a colorful fl oat created by the Parson Roby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. SAUGUS’S FINEST: Members of the Saugus Police Department accompanied by some musicians. COLONIAL GIRL: Gail Cassarino, a member of the Parson Roby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, may have been the best-dressed participant, as she wore a long dress typical of Saugus’s early days. WELCOME BACK: After the Memorial Day Parade was postponed for two years because of COVID-19, last Saturday the Saugus Veterans Council was able to hold its fi rst Memorial Day Parade since 2019. A KEY CONTRIBUTOR: WIN Waste Innovations was a major sponsor of last Saturday’s (May 27) parade. MARCHING ON: Saugus Boy Scout Troop 62.
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2022 Page 13 LAND AHOY! The Fox Hill Yacht Club showed of its colorful fl oat. REMEMBERING THE FALLEN: From left to right are Retired Brig. Gen. Andrea Gayle-Bennett of the Massachusetts Army National Guard; USS Constitution Commanding Offi cer Billie June “BJ” Farrell, who was the parade grand marshal and keynote speaker; and Saugus Veterans Council Commander Steve Castinetti. FILMING THE FESTIVITIES: Saugus TV Program Manager Rachel Brugman 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. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT BRASS: From left to right: Saugus Fire Chief Michael Newbury and Deputy Fire Chief Thomas D’Eon, Jr. marched the parade route. PLAYING CATCH UP: Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano ran ahead of a Saugus fi re truck as he tried to regain his place with the other selectmen. BACK FOR ANOTHER PARADE: World War II Army soldier reenactors returned for another year. NATIONAL ANTHEM SINGER: Saugus native Catherine Parrotta, a Boston 25 news anchor, participated in the Memorial Day ceremonies in Riverside Cemetery by singing “The Star-Spangled Banner.” A SPECIAL ESCORT: The World War II Army soldier reenactors fl anked Saugus Veterans Council Commander Steve Castinetti and USS Constitution Commanding Offi cer Billie June “BJ” Farrell following Memorial Day ceremonies in Riverside Cemetery last Saturday. COVERING EACH GRAVE: As part of a solemn Memorial Day service in Riverside Cemetery, those attending were asked to stand near a veteran’s grave and lift the fl ag set at the grave as part of the tribute. LOCAL OFFICIALS: From left to right are State Senator Brendan Crighton, State Representative Donald Wong, Town Manager Scott Crabtree and Selectman Corinne Riley. ONE LEADER TO ANOTHER: Saugus Boy Scout Troop 61 Scoutmaster Kevin Wildman (right) got to meet USS Constitution Commanding Officer Billie June “BJ” Farrell after Saturday’s Memorial Day ceremony in Riverside Cemetery. OBSERVING THE DAY: Retired Chaplain LTC Robert Leroe of the Saugus Veterans Council at Riverside Cemetery last Saturday. A WELCOME CROWD: The parade participants gathered in Riverside Cemetery for the Memorial Day Ceremony.
Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2022 Saugus Business Education Collaborative, teachers honor students to be unsung heroes By Tara Vocino P resented by the Saugus Business Education Collaborative and sponsored by WIN Waste Innovations, teachers and administration honored Saugus Public Schools students for their character, academic effort and contributions to their school community during last Thursday’s Unsung Hero award presentation at Saugus Middle-High School. The following teachers nominated students to be unsung heroes: Myra Monto, Saugus Middle School Principal (Marissa Raposo), Michelle Dwyer, Saugus Middle School (Joshua Mikalixen), Myra Monto (Samantha Martin), Brendon Sullivan, High School Principal (Victoria Quagenti), Robert Conte, Belmonte STEAM Academy (Salvatore Colaianni), Patricia Romano, Belmonte, STEAM Academy Assistant Principal (Nathan Herbert), Jen Ricciardelli, Veterans Early Learning Center (Elizabeth Bourckel) and Abigail Pratt, Veterans Early Learning Center (Luke Millerick). Award recipients accepted their token of appreciation. Teachers and administration nominated these students to become unsung heroes. Town offi cials congratulated the recipients. WIN Waste Innovations staff congratulated the award winners — Far left, Stephanie Mastrocola, Community Relations Specialist; second from left, Michelle Nadeau, Senior Marketing Strategist; second from right, Jack Walsh, Community Relations Specialist; and far right, Matt Hughes, Director of Environmental Compliance. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2022 Page 15 Mystic Valley Eagles Baseball Team Honored on Senior Night By Tara Vocino S augus and Everett residents from Mystic Valley Regional Charter School Eagles Baseball Team have impressed their coaches in their ball playing, announced during last Friday night’s Senior Night game against the Rockport High School Vikings. Pitcher/First Baseman/Outfi elder Brandon Paris, who hails from Everett, presented fl owers to her mother, Laurie, father, Charles, School Supt. Alexander Dan and sister, Brianna. Left-fi elder Amine Jamouq presented fl owers to his mother Fran, School Supt. Alexander Dan and to his brother Sami during last Friday night’s Mystic Valley Regional Charter School Boys’ Varsity Baseball Senior Night against the Rockport High School Vikings. Jamouq plans to attend Northeastern University to major in architecture. Pitcher/Third Baseman Tyler Santoro, third from left, who hails from Saugus, presented fl owers to his mother, Lori, father, Richard, School Supt. Alexander Dan and brother, Dylan. Striking out 61 batters in 36 innings, Santoro plans to become an electrician after high school graduation. Eagle Seniors, pictured from left to right: David Jankowski, Brandon Paris, Jacob Stover, Amine Jamouq and Tyler Santoro. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Right fi elder David Jankowski presented fl owers to his mother, Kim, father, Ernie and siblings, Charles and Alyssa. Jankowski plans to attend UMass/Lowell to major in business this fall. THE LION | FROM PAGE 7 being ready to present it in person when theaters reopened. Now that time has fi - nally come, after more than two years! While rehearsing the Lion in Winter when theaters were closed, an audio radio-play version was recorded, and that was streamed in December 2020. Click here to read rave press reviews of the radio play, and an exclusive press interview including discussion of Catcher/Shortstop Jacob Stover presented fl owers to his mother, Diane, father, Joseph, School Supt. Alexander Dan and brothers, Josh, Matthew and Andrew. Compiling almost 20 stolen bases, Stover plans to attend UMass Lowell or MIT to major in biomedical engineering. the journey of the show from radio drama to fully realized production. In 2021 The Psych Drama Company also produced two critically acclaimed audio drama adaptations: Shakespeare’s Macbeth in collaboration with The Audiovisual Centre Dubrovnik in Croatia and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by Tennessee Williams. To learn more about The Psych Drama Company, please visit their website ThePsychDramaCompany.com. The Lion in Winter is co-directed by Larry Segel (Winthrop) and Wendy Lippe (Brookline). The cast includes: • Brian Dion (Saugus) as King Henry II • Wendy Lippe as Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine • Richie DeJesus (Malden) as Richard the Lionheart • Zachary McConnell (Somerville) as Geoff rey • Michael Mazzone (Winthrop) as John • Caitlin Cremins (Allston) as Alais • Norman Dubois (Worcester) as Philip • The venue is the Theatre Company of Saugus home at the American Legion Post / 44 Taylor Street / Saugus, Massachusetts 01906. The performance dates are: • Friday, June 10, 2022 at 8:00 PM • Saturday, June 11 at 8:00 PM • Sunday, June 12 at 3:00 PM (matinee) • Friday, June 17 at 8:00 PM • Saturday, June 18 at 8:00 PM • Sunday, June 19 at 3:00 PM (matinee) Tickets are $25, and are now on sale. Advance online sales, using any major credit card, are open until four hours before the curtain time. If available, seats can be purchased at the door for the same price, using cash, check, Venmo, or PayPal, but no credit cards. Ticket prices are the same for all patrons. Visit the Tickets page on the Theatre Company of Saugus website for complete details about purchasing tickets: tcsaugus.org/tickets/
THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 10 Page 16 male, New York City-based freestyle group that achieved most of its chart success in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Among the group’s bestknown 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 that sings 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. June outdoor concerts at Kowloon The Kowloon Restaurant THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2022 this week announced its outdoor concert series and entertainment lineup for June — with a variety of live bands — at Route 1 North in Saugus. For tickets call the Kowloon Restaurant at 781-233-0077. Here’s what’s happening: June 1: Bingo with DJ Tommy — every Wednesday at 7 p.m. In the event of rain, Bingo will be held in the Hong Kong Lounge. Winners of each game are invited to the final Grand Prize Game where a $1,000 gift card will be awarded. Tonight (Friday, June 3): Live music with Big Party Orchestra at 7 p.m. Tomorrow (Saturday, June 4): Live music with the Dave Macklin Band at 7 p.m. Friday, June 10: Live music with Wildfi re at 7 p.m., $10 per person if you would like reserved seating. June 17: Live music with Boston Rendition Band at 7 p.m. —Contest— SKETCH OF THE WEEK June 18: The Cover Girls live in concert. Tickets are $39 and $59 (VIP reserved seating); at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. June 25: Live music with the Dave Macklin Band at 7 p.m. This week’s Shout-Outs It’s always good to have multiple shout-outs. Off ering this week’s nominations are: Sue Fleming: “I would like to give a Shout Out to everyone who participated and cheered for the Gold Medal Run for Honor runners and walkers. It was a great event honoring one of our own, Scott Procopio who was killed in action in April 2006. It was so good to see the large turnout on a beautiful day. Watching the kids in the ‘fun run’ was awesome. The parade was excellent and fun to watch. The day was a reminder to us all that we have so much to be thankful for.” Shirley Bogdan: “A special Shout Out to the entire staff at the Saugus Senior Center for their thoughtfulness in remembering so many of our soccer seniors and those who served our nation who’s passing will be missed by all. A fi tting, moving tribute.” “A Disappointing “ShoutOut” Jeanie Bartolo wanted to cite an unnamed person who disappointed her during last Friday’s fl agging of graves at Riverside Cemetery: “This sad ‘Shout Out’ goes to 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”) the woman who came to the annual ceremony of the Flagging of the Veterans Graves at Riverside Cemetery on Friday afternoon the day before the Parade. She took approximately 30 flags saying she was going to put them in Cliftondale Square. Guess what? No fl ags placed in Cliftondale Square. I can only guess where those fl ags went … how sad … not a very nice example to set for the Boy Scouts and the rest of the families who brought their children to fl ag the graves and learn about the Soldiers who sacrifi ced their lives for us so we could be free. For Shame…” 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. “A Virtual Open House” on June 9 The town has scheduled a special “Virtual Open House” for next Wednesday 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 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 The new school chair’s outlook With the recent resignation of School Committee Chair Thomas R. Whittredge so he could spend more time with his children following the death of his wife last fall, don’t expect any major changes during the fi nal 18 months of the current School Committee two-year term. “I am grateful to be voted chairperson,” new School Committee Chair Vincent Serino said in a brief email to the paper last week. “Our immediate goals and challenges remain the same, student achievement. As far as challenges, it’s getting the teachers the help and resources they need to be successful,” he said. 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 someone from your family, school, etc., the general pricing is $100 for a 4? X 8? brick (three lines), $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 781-2317995 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.”
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2022 Page 17 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 50’s and 60’s 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. Looking for book donations The New Friends of the Saugus Public Library are asking for donations of gently used 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. 21 May 23-27, 2022 Copyright © 2022 Beacon Hill Roll Call. All Rights Reserved. GET A 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 senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of May 2327. Some Senate roll calls are on proposed amendments to the $49.78 billion fi scal 2023 budget. This was the Senate’s third state budget in the COVID-19 era and many senators participated virtually from their homes or offi ces. Of the of the 1179 amendments fi led by senators only 15 came to a roll call vote. Many others were simply approved or rejected one at a time on voice votes without debate. To move things along even faster, the Senate also did its usual “bundling” of many amendments. Instead of acting on each amendment one at a time, hundreds of the proposed amendments are bundled and put into two piles— one pile that will be approved and the other that will be rejected, without a roll call, on voice votes where it is impossible to tell which way a senator votes. Senate President Karen Spilka, or the senator who is fi lling in for her at the podium, orchestrates the approval and rejection of the bundled amendments with a simple: “All those in favor say ‘aye,’ those opposed say ‘no.’ The ayes have it and the amendments are approved.” Or “All those in favor say ‘aye,’ those opposed say ‘no.’ The no’s have 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 781-233-9858. Food Pantry still open The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry continues to reit and the amendments are rejected.” Senators don’t actually vote yes or no, and, in fact, they don’t say a word. The outcome was predetermined earlier behind closed doors. BAKER VETOES ALLOWING DRIVER’S LICENSE FOR UNDOCUMENTED/ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS(H 4805) House 118-36, Senate 328, approved and Gov. Charlie Baker vetoed a conference committee version of legislation that would, starting July 1, 2023, allow undocumented/illegal immigrants to apply for a Massachusetts standard driver’s license. The House and Senate had approved different versions of the measure and this compromise was reached by a conference committee comprised of three senators and three representatives. The wide margin of passage by both branches means that each branch has the necessary two-thirds vote to override Baker’s veto. The legislation requires an applicant “without legal presence” in the United States to provide the Registry of Motor Vehicles with a foreign passport and at least one of fi ve other documents: a driver’s license from another state, a foreign driver’s license, a birth certifi cate, a foreign national identification card or a marriage certifi cate or divorce decree from any U.S. state. “I cannot sign this legislation because it requires the Registry of Motor Vehicles to issue state credentials to peomain 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 short-term 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 ple without the ability to verify their identity,” Baker said in his veto message. “The Registry does not have the expertise or ability to verify the validity of many types of documents from other countries. The bill also fails to include any measures to distinguish standard Massachusetts driver’s licenses issued to persons who demonstrate lawful presence from those who don’t. “We are a nation of immigrants,” tweeted Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) following the veto. “We all benefi t from increased public safety. And everyone deserves to feel safe and get to work, pick up children and be a part of their communities without fear. The @ma_senate looks forward to overriding this misguided decision.” “We are deeply disappointed that Gov. Baker has vetoed the [bill],” said Elizabeth Sweet, executive director of the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition. “The policy would not only make our communities safer, but benefi t our economy and bolster trust between law enforcement and immigrant communities. We hope that the Legislature will waste no time in overriding the governor’s veto.” Sen. Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn), the sponsor of the measure, said it will make the lives of the more than 185,000 Massachusetts immigrants without status easier by allowing them to earn a standard driver’s license. “Nobody should have to fear detention 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. or deportation over essential everyday tasks, such as getting to work, school, doctor’s appointments and grocery stores noted Crighton. Opponents said the bill doesn’t include any safeguards to ensure that a license to drive does not become misused for any illegal purposes including access to voting in elections or things that could put the public at risk. “I do not support this legislation as I believe it disincentivizes the individual from pursuing citizenship through legal means,” said Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton). “It is also counterintuitive to the strong identity laws we have passed that keep us compliant with federal REAL ID requirements where individuals need greater documentation to protect and secure one’s identity when they go to obtain a license.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Rep. Donald Wong No Sen. Brendan Crighton Yes REVENGE PORN (H 4498) House 154-0, approved and sent to the Senate a proposal that would prohibit the posting of sexually explicit images of another person online without their permission— commonly referred to as “revenge porn.” The practice is often used by ex-spouses or ex-partners. Massachusetts is one of only two states that does not have a law about this crime. BHRC | SEE PAGE 18
Page 18 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2022 BHRC | FROM PAGE 17 Another provision changes current law under which minors, under 18 years of age, who share explicit images of themselves or other minors can be charged with violating Massachusetts child pornography laws and are required to register with the Sex Off ender Registry. The bill allows minors to be diverted to an educational program that would provide them with information about the consequences of posting or transmitting indecent visual depictions of minors. “Under current law, when faced with an incident of sexting among teenagers, the police are forced with either charging them with a felony or doing nothing,” said sponsor Rep. Jeff Roy (D-Franklin). “The bill passed today provides law enforcement officers with a middle ground that will allow them to educate kids about the consequences of their actions without ruining their lives. It will have a tremendous impact on people who have become entangled in the web and transmittal of images that can cause traumatic and lifetime harm through a diversion program that will educate them about the legal and personal consequences of ‘sexting.’” “This bill prioritizes survivors of revenge porn by unlocking resources for them while, at the same time, closing a loophole in our criminal harassment statute that will serve to deter and punish those who engage in these horrifi c acts,” said Rep. Mike Day (D-Stoneham), the House chair of the Judiciary Committee. “From providing access to victim witness advocates and direct input on criminal dispositions to enabling survivors to pursue civil remedies against their perpetrators, this approach will empower survivors to reclaim their lives in addition to providing clearly enforceable punitive measures for these crimes.” “I’m proud the House today passed a bill consistent with our intent during criminal justice reform to provide intervention through diversion instead of incarceration for minors,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). “Additionally, the bill criminalizes image-based sexual assault by adults and aff ords victims of this crime protections, including the opportunity to get a harassment prevention order against their perpetrator.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Rep. Donald Wong Yes $49.78 BILLION FISCAL 2023 STATE BUDGET (S 4) Senate 40-0, approved a $49.78 billion fi scal 2023 state budget after adding nearly 500 amendments and $93 million in spending during three days of debate. The House has already approved a diff erent version and a House-Senate conference committee will eventually craft a plan that will be presented to the House and Senate for consideration and sent to the governor. Provisions include $16.5 million for grants to the Head Start program to maintain access to early education services for low-income families; $1.5 million for the Genocide Education Trust Fund to educate middle and high school students on the history of genocide; $243.8 million for charter school reimbursements; $112.5 million for children’s mental health services; $56 million for domestic violence prevention services; $30.5 million for the Massachusetts Emergency Food Assistance Program; and $24.1 million for summer jobs and work-readiness training for at-risk youth. Supporters said that the budget also codifi es new protections for receiving and providing reproductive and gender-affirming health care in Massachusetts, in response to laws in other states allowing their residents to bring legal action against individuals for traveling out-of-state to receive services and against workers who provide care. It also includes $2 million for grants for improvements in reproductive health access, infrastructure and safety. “The residents of Massachusetts are at the center of our work and their voice, advocacy and contributions are interwoven throughout our fi scal year 2023 budget,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “I take great pride in advancing a budget that contains meaningful investments in early education and childcare, K-12 schools, public higher education, mental health and substance use disorder treatment as well as a record level of assistance for low-income residents.” “Today, the members of the Senate have spoken and moved forward together to pass a fi scal year 2023 budget that strengthens our state’s economic foundation, upholds the fundamental rights of our people and continues our eff orts to build a more inclusive commonwealth,” said Senate Ways and Means Committee chair Sen. Mike Rodrigues (D-Westport) “The budget that passed the Senate today continues our commitment to funding the urgent needs of our residents, including increased funding for housing, education, child care, and assistance for families,” said Sen. Cindy Friedman (D-Arlington), Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. She added that she was also incredibly proud of her amendment which will enhance protections for residents, visitors and providers engaged in lawful reproductive and gender-affi rming health care in the commonwealth.” (A “Yes” vote is for the budget). Sen. Brendan Crighton Yes
1. The Salvation Army 2. Canada 3. Irving Berlin 4. The Colorado 5. They are names of live albums (by Johnny Cash, Joni Mitchell and Led Zeppelin, respectively). 6. Women and children 7. Hemoglobin 8. “2001: A Space Odyssey” 9. O. Henry 10. They are types of wind. 11. Nylon 12. They are varieties of apple. 13. Utah 14. Group of Seven (USA, UK, France, West Germany, Italy, Canada and Japan) 15. “Puff , the Magic Dragon” 16. No; they have arms. 17. In cliff sides on the North Atlantic and North Pacifi c oceans 18. Salt water 19. They are types of sea turtles. 20. Charles Dickens THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2022 Page 19 TAX CUTS (S 4) Senate 10-30, rejected a tax reduction amendment that would provide a 3-month suspension of the 24-cent -per-gallon gas tax; reduce from 12 percent to 5 percent the short-term capital gains tax rate; double the dependent care tax credit from $240 to $480 for one qualifying individual and to $960 for two or more individuals; increase the rental deduction cap from $3,000 to $5,000; increase the threshold for “no tax status” to $12,400 for single fi lers and $24,800 for joint filers; and double the maximum Senior Circuit Breaker Credit. “The Senate Republican Caucus members proposed more than 30 tax cut and credit proposals during this budget because we believe that we have an obligation to take reasonable actions to help people face the challenges they are dealing with from high housing costs, gas prices at record levels and infl ation that continues to rise at alarming rates,” said amendment sponsor Sen. Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester). “ We know that with state revenues wildly exceeding what we need to operate, and an fi scal year 2023 budget spending increase of more than $2 billion we have the capacity to help families, seniors, students, commuters and those who depend on childcare.” “The tax break package presented by my colleagues and I would have eased the burden on working families and provided urgently needed fi nancial relief from the economic challenges we continue to face,” said Sen. Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth). “With record prices for gas, housing, childcare and basic necessities, we need to act immediately to enact tax reforms to ease the blow on our residents and protect those who simply cannot afford the looming changes our economy will experience.” “The Joint Committee on Revenue is reviewing tax reduction bills and the full Senate has committed to consideration of a comprehensive and thoughtful revenue proposal, including tax reductions,” said Sen. John Keenan (D-Quincy) who voted against the amendment. “The Senate President has already announced that the Senate is taking up a tax relief package shortly,” said amendment opponent Sen. Adam Hinds (D-Pittsfield). “That is what we prefer to focus on. We want to be absolutely certain that tax cuts go to those who need it most, not just giveaways to the most wealthy.” (A “Yes” vote is for the tax cuts. A “No” vote is against the tax cuts). Sen. Brendan Crighton No 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 Sad, I’m very sorry about the loss of your mother. The government program you are asking about is the COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Program administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (or FEMA). This program is part of the American Rescue Plan, a stimulus package passed in 2021 in an effort to help the country fi nancially manage amid the pandemic. This program, which has no end date, off ers up to $9,000 to cover the cost of a funeral for someone who died of COVID-19 as far back as January 2020. Unfortunately, less than half the people believed eligible for funeral assistance have actually applied for it. Here’s what you should know about the program’s requirements and how to apply. Where to Start? To apply for COVID-19 funeral assistance, you must do it over the phone by calling FEMA at 844-6846333, anytime Monday through Friyou fi nd the villain HAL 9000? 9. On June 5, 1910, writer William Sydney Porter died, whose pen name was what? 1. June 3 is National Donut Day; in 1938, National Donut Day was started by TSA, which stands for what? 2. Which country has the most donut shops per capita: Canada, Holland or USA? 3. Who wrote the words and music of “I Left My Heart at the Stage Door Canteen,” in which Eileen kept serving donuts until they were gone? 4. What is the main river in the Grand Canyon? 5. How are “At Folsom Prison,” “Miles of Aisles” and “How the West Was Won” similar? 6. On June 4, 1912, the first U.S. state minimum wage law was passed in Massachusetts; the law applied to people in what two demographic categories? 7. What makes blood red? 8. In what movie would 10. How are Chinook, sirocco and mistral similar? 11. On June 6, 1942, Adeline Gray became the first parachutist to jump with a parachute made of what synthetic fabric? 12. How are Braeburn, Fuji and Empire similar? 13. On June 7, 1980, Natural Bridges National Monument Solar Power System – then the world’s largest solar plant – was dedicated day, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time. The application process takes about 20 minutes. After you apply, FEMA will provide you an application number, which you may use to create an online account at DisasterAssistance.gov if you choose. You will then need to submit supporting documents, including a death certifi cate for your mother, but it must state that her death “may have been caused by” or “was likely the result of” COVID-19 or COVID19-like symptoms. Her death must also have occurred in the U.S. on or after Jan. 20, 2020. If you don’t have this, you won’t be eligible. You’ll also need to submit proof of funeral expenses, such as itemized receipts, invoices or funeral home contracts. These supporting documents can be submitted either online (through your DisasterAssistance.gov account), by mail (P.O. Box 10001, Hyattsville, MD 20782) or via fax (855-261-3452). After the paperwork is received, it takes FEMA about 45 days to make an eligibility decision. Families who had multiple deaths due to the coronavirus can also apply. One family can receive up to $35,000 across multiple funerals. in what U.S. state? 14. What is the G7? 15. In what song would you fi nd Honah Lee? 16. June 8 is World Oceans Day; do octopi have tentacles? 17. Where would you fi nd puffi n nests? 18. What kind of water do fl amingos drink? 19. How are loggerhead, leatherback and hawksbill similar? 20. On June 9, 1870, what British novelist died who wrote in “Our Mutual Friend,” “Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts”? Reimbursements can be used to cover any portion of funeral expenses including burial plots, caskets, preparation of the body, cremation, urns, clergy, services and headstones as well as costs related to state or local ordinances and producing death certifi cates. But be aware that pre-paid funerals are not eligible for reimbursements. Any payment made specifically for a funeral prior to death is considered a duplication and is not eligible. If FEMA approves your application, the funds will either be deposited into your bank account or sent by mail via check, usually within a few days of approval. If, however, you receive a letter from FEMA saying you’re ineligible, or if the amount awarded is not enough, you have the right to appeal within 60 days of FEMA’s decision letter. For more information on the COVID Funeral Assistance program, visit FEMA.gov/disaster/coronavirus/ economic/funeral-assistance. 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
Page 20 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2022 BHRC | FROM PAGE 19 ADDITIONAL $750,000 FOR GOOD SAMARITANS (S 4) Senate 38-0, approved an amendment providing an additional $750,000 to fund “Hey Sam”—an anonymous peerto-peer mental health texting program staffed by young people. The service, available to people up to 24 years old, gives youths the opportunity to reach peers if they are suicidal, lonely, depressed, overwhelmed, struggling or need any kind of support an domeone with whom they can talk. Amendment sponsor Sen. Becca Rausch (D-Needham) noted the Samaritans continue to save lives and combat the commonwealth’s youth mental health crisis. She noted the Samaritans successfully deescalated 90 percent of imminent risk conversations, avoiding the need for emergency intervention. “For 47 years, the Samaritans, has provided lifesaving suicide prevention and mental health services in Massachusetts,” said Rausch. “Each year, they respond to tens of thousands of calls and texts from individuals experiencing mental illness and low levels of mental health.” (A Yes” vote is for the $750,000.) Sen. Brendan Crighton Yes DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL (S 4) Senate 40-0, approved an amendment requiring that LGBTQ service members who were forced out of the military with anything other than an honorable discharge under the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’” policy that barred openly gay, lesbian or bisexual persons from military service from 1994 to 2011, be eligible for state benefi ts from the Massachusetts Department of Veterans Services. “’Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ represents a truly dark point in the history of our nation and the tragic truth is that so many of our LGBTQ veterans are still feeling the eff ects of the policy to this day,” said Sen. John Velis (D-Westfi eld), Senate chair of the Legislature’s Veterans Committee and a current Major in the U.S. Army Reserve, the sponsor of the amendment. “For far too long, thousands of courageous individuals have been told that they are not worthy of the same benefi ts that their comrades and counterparts earned, all because of who they are and who they love. These veterans served and fought alongside us, they bled the same color and this amendment will ensure that they receive the benefits and services they have earned in service to our nation.” (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment.) Sen. Brendan Crighton Yes NEW AMERICANS (S 4) Senate 39-0, approved an amendment increasing by $500,000 (from $1,033,019 to $1,533,019) funding for the “Citizenship for New Americans Program” to assist eligible low-income legal permanent residents of the Bay State to become citizens of the United States. They said that this program leads to high rates of success on the naturalization exam. Supporters said the program would provide instruction in English and civics and assistance to help immigrants fill out the 22-page application. They noted that these programs enjoy high rates of success on the naturalization exam. They argued that one in six Massachusetts residents is foreign born, and more than 200,000 people in Massachusetts are currently eligible for citizenship. Amendment sponsor Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton) said this funding will enable these programs to meet continued high demand for these services. “I am proud to represent a district with many vibrant immigrant communities throughout it,” Eldridge said. “Recently, I have been assisting Neighborhood Support Teams in the town of Harvard and the city of Marlborough resettle Afghan evacuees who aided in our country’s fi ght against the Taliban. I look forward to the day that these people who risked their lives for our nation become citizens.” (A Yes” vote is for the additional $500,000). Sen. Brendan Crighton Yes ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL CREATING WOMEN’S RIGHTS HISTORY TRAIL PROGRAM (S 2802) — The House and Senate approved and sent to Gov. Baker a bill that would require the state to develop and implement a Women’s Rights History Trail Program. The measure includes requiring the state to designate properties and sites that are historically and thematically associated with the struggle for women’s rights and women’s suff rage. Another provision provides that the state promotes education and awareness of the struggle for women’s rights in the state. A 13-member Women’s Rights History Trail Task Force would be formed to research, solicit public input and make recommendations for sites, properties and attractions to be included in the trail. “Women have played a pivotal role in shaping the policies of our commonwealth, and this bill will ensure that those contributions are known and celebrated,” said Senate sponsor Sen. Joan Lovely (D-Salem). The history of Massachusetts’ women is our history, and we must continue to make that history known.” “The many women from our commonwealth who contributed to the fabric of our nation, who held an integral role in shaping and advancing American democracy, and who courageously led the Women’s Suffrage movement, are central fi gures in our commonwealth’s narrative,” said House sponsor Rep. Hannah Kane (R-Shrewsbury). “With so many notable women and historic sites connected to these women here in our commonwealth, we have a unique opportunity to celebrate and tell their stories by encouraging and promoting tourism and dispersing the economic gains by crafting an inclusive, geographically and historically diverse trail that is promoted broadly.” CLEARING NAME OF “NONWITCH” ELIZABETH JOHNSON — The Senate approved an amendment clearing the name of Elizabeth Johnson who in 1693 was the last person convicted of witchcraft, at the height of the Salem Witch Trials. Johnson was sentenced to death by hanging but was never executed. The state approved legislation in the 1900s that cleared the names of those who were executed and had not been exonerated, but that excluded Johnson. She never had children so there has never been a group of descendants pushing for exoneration. Sen. Diana DiZoglio (D-Methuen) fi led the bill on behalf of middle school civics class students in North Andover. Johnson lived in the part of Andover that is North Andover today. “This legislation would not have been possible without the tireless efforts of [their teacher] Carrie LaPierre and her students,” said DiZoglio. “They are to be celebrated for stepping up to the plate and having the courage to be a voice for someone who hasn’t had a voice for so long. We will never be able to change what happened to victims like Elizabeth but at the very least, can set the record straight. If we do not right the wrongs of the past, history is destined to repeat itself. I am so proud that these students stood up and spoke out for justice—setting an example for us all.” “My students have worked extremely hard over the past two years to draw attention to the long-overlooked issue of justice for this wrongly convicted woman,” said LaPierre. “Passing this legislation will be incredibly impactful on their understanding of how important it is to stand up for people who cannot advocate for themselves and how strong of a voice they actually have.” “With the passage of this amendment, justice can fi nally and fully be delivered to all the victims of the Salem Witch Trials,” said Salem Sen. Joan Lovely. “For 300 years, Elizabeth Johnson was without a voice, her story lost to the passages of time. Thanks to the tireless efforts of civics students at North Andover Middle School, her life and wrongful conviction have been brought to light.” “The Last Witch,” a documentary featuring Johnson’s story, is currently in production. SEXUAL ASSAULT UNDER FALSE MEDICAL REPRESENTATION (H 1661) — The House gave initial approval to a bill that makes it a criminal off ense when a medical or healthcare professional induces a patient to engage in sexual intercourse or touching by falsely representing that the act is necessary for a legitimate medical purpose. The measure adds sections to the existing rape and indecent assault and battery statutes to criminalize behavior by medical professionals where there has been a fraudulent representation of the necessity and propriety of conduct and adds these crimes to the law on the statute of limitations for other sexual assaults. Supporters said that under existing law the off ender cannot be criminally punished. “I filed this bill alongside Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan to protect susceptible patients and prohibit this unacceptable conduct,” said sponsor Rep. Kate Hogan (D-Stow). “The lack of a legal remedy in this area is particularly egregious given that a patient or client may be in an especially vulnerable state. A person in need of treatment, and without medical knowledge, will out of necessity rely on the recommendations made by a professional who is entrusted with caring for them and treating them.” LAUNCH OF MASSACHUSETTS DATA HUB — The Baker administration announced the launch of the Massachusetts Data Hub, a new data search tool that allows users to search state resources and data by topic and keyword and to browse featured data published by state government. “The Massachusetts Data Hub brings additional organization and transparency to the commonwealth’s vast and varied data landscape,” said Gov. Baker. “This tool’s launch represents an important step in making state data more readily available and easy to access.” “It is critical that state data is available to municipal leaders so that they can make better informed decisions in tackling the many challenges their communities and constituents face,” said Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito. “The Massachusetts Data Hub will work toward these goals by making state government more inclusive and providing more intuitive access to agency data.” 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 latenight 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 2327, the House met for a total of seven hours and four minutes and the Senate met for a total of 28 hours and four minutes. Mon. May 23 House 11:04 a.m. to 11:11 a.m. Senate 11:03 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Tues. May 24 No House session Senate 10:16 a.m. to 7:55 p.m. Wed. May 25 House 11:00 a.m. to 11:33 a.m. Senate 10:25 a.m. to 7:56 p.m. Thurs. May 26 House 11:01 a.m. to 5:25 p.m. Senate 10:11 a.m. to 6:23 p.m. Fri. May 27 No House session
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