SAUGUS Congratulations Saugus High School Class of 2022! Congratulations Saugus High School Class of 2022! Vol. 25, No. 23 -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday SALUTING SAUGUS HIGH 2022 GRADUATES 781-233-4446 Friday, June 10, 2022 A 5,500-Plus Mile Odyssey A Saugus couple emigrated from Cameroon more than 17 years ago, seeking higher education for their daughter By Mark E. Vogler I t’s more than 5,500 miles as the crow fl ies from Saugus to Cameroon, a country in west-central Africa. But that’s how far Jean-Martin and Linda Kembo were willing to immigrate to realize hopes that their daughter, Crystal Fosung Kembo — who was 10 months old when they left Cameroon — would one day go to college. The Kembos fi rst settled in ON TOP OF THEIR WORLD: Lindsey Rose McGovern, this year’s Salutatorian — an honor bestowed upon the second-top-ranked student in the Saugus High School Class of 2022 — relaxes with Class Valedictorian Jason Patrick Ciampa, the student with the best scholastic score, just minutes before last Friday (June 3) night’s 151st Commencement Exercises at Christie Serino Jr. Memorial Stadium. Please inside for more photos, speeches by Lindsey and Jason and complete coverage on the graduation, including “The Sounds of Saugus” and “The Advocate Asks” interview with Honors Graduate Crystal Fosung Kembo. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler). ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS.....Elegant, Custom CE Col boasting 10+ rms, 4 bedrms, 3 1/2 baths, gorgeous, gourmet kit w/custom quartz counters & center island, top-of-the-line Wolfe 6 burner gas stove w/griddle molding throughout, incredible master suite w/”walk-around” walkin closet & NEW bath w/oversized, custom shower & double sink rig y View hew the interior of fthis home ght on yo smartphhone. g our ASNGELO’ FULL SERVICE Regular Unleaded $4.899 Mid Unleaded $4.999 Super $5.549 Diesel Fuel $5.699 44 Years of Excellence!! 1978-2022 KERO $8.99 DEF $4.75 9 Diesel $5.149 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 Malden. And then in 2004, when Crystal was four, they decided they wanted to buy a home. They found an oldstyle 1904 vintage home on Newhall Street in Saugus in 2007, bought the house and moved here to pave the way for Crystal’s pursuit of public education in Saugus. But that part of Crystal’s journey offi cially ended last Friday night (June 3) when she walked off the graduation stage at Christie Serino Jr. Memorial Stadium, as a Graduate Honors Student, carrying a diploma while wearing a mortarboard with facsimile of the Cameroon fl ag attached to the top. The next leg of her education odyssey begins in the fall, when Crystal goes to Brown University to study International and Public Aff airs. She is one of Saugus’s 63 fi rst generation college students of 132 who are college-bound this year. (See inside for this week’s “The Advocate Asks” interview with Crystal.) “This means they are the fi rst in their immediate family to attend college,” Saugus Public Schools Superintendent Erin McMahon said in her speech at Saugus High’s 151st Commencement Exercises — the fi rst one hosted at the new Christie Serino ODYSSEY | SEE PAGE 2 Prices subject to change Ask about our Heating Oil Conditioner! FLEET
ODYSSEY | FROM PAGE 1 Page 2 Jr. Memorial Stadium.” This is a tremendous accomplishment for those students and also their families who supported them to pursue higher education. Thank you, families,” she said. Saugus Middle High School Principal Brendon Sullivan hailed the class of 172 graduates as showing a great deal of character in the way they responded as a group to the COVID-19 pandemic, which encompassed large blocks of time over the course of the last three years. “As a class, you have endured a great deal through your time at Saugus High School. But you have persevered and triumphed through it all,” Sullivan told the graduates. “No class that we could design could ever match the fl exible thinking, the creative probTHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022 lem-solving and collaborative planning the COVID Era required of you on a near-daily basis. “At a time when it is all too easy to give up and say ‘We just can’t do it,’ you persevered and you did what you set your mind to. That is the lesson I hope you take with you from Saugus High School … the importance of persevering in life — to keep going when it’s easier to quit. Sullivan quoted actor Sylvester Stallone from the “Rocky” movies as an example that refl ects the Saugus High Class of 2022: “Going on one more round when you don’t think you can — that’s what makes all the diff erence.” “I urge you to continue to exhibit the perseverance and strength of character that you have shown these last four years. Continue to be the people that keep going when others quit — because that’s what makes the diff erence,” Sullivan said. Superintendent McMahon echoed some of Sullivan’s comments. “The Class of 2022 has faced challenges like no other with three of their four High School years in the COVID era. Yet, they have grown, persevered and are moving on to much success,” the superintendent said. COMMENCEMENT HIGHLIGHTS Here are some of the colorful highlights from last Friday night’s commencement exercises: • Nathan Ing, a senior honors student, turned 18 last Friday. At the request of Class Valedictorian Jason Patrick Ciampa, fellow graduates sang a chorus of “Happy Birthday” for him. Nathan is headed to Bentley University in the fall to study International Business. • This year’s class includes three sets of twins. Matthew Michael MacEachern and Mark Thomas MacEachern: Matthew plans to serve in the U.S. Air Force and Mark plans to attend Bridgewater State University this fall. Taya and Talia Ekasala: Taya is headed to Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics of Woburn. Talia plans to study in a real estate prep program. Diane Mustafa Jubeili and her twin sister Rayaan Mustafa Jubeili are Honors Graduates. Both are headed to Salem State University. Diane plans to study Computer Science and Rayaan plans to study Nursing. • It was a special night for former Saugus High School Principal Michael Hashem. He showed up to help out on some of the logistics in setting up the ceremonies. But he got to see his daughter Mikayla Chelsea Hashem sing the National Anthem and receive her High School diploma. Hashem’s wife, Gail, a biology teacher, joined them. Mikayla Chelsea is a National Honor Society member in this year’s class and will head to the University of Massachusetts-Amherst in the fall to study Theater. • Saugus Selectman Jeff rey Cicolini got to join his son Anthony Jeff rey Cicolini. Anthony is the class treasurer and was one of three Marshals in this year’s class. He 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 • Two Town Meeting Members have children graduating with this year’s class. Precinct 2 Town Meeting Member Robert J. Camuso, Sr., got to celebrate with his son, Jake Ryan Camuso, an Honors Graduate. Jake plans to attend Bentley University to study Business Finance. Precinct 5 Town Meeting Member Ronald Wallace got to join his daughter, Abigail O’Shea Wallace. Abigail plans to attend Saint Anselm College to study Psychology. • It was a memorable night for veteran Saugus educator Tracey Ragucci, the outgoing principal of the Belmonte STEAM Academy. She and her husband, Scott, got to enjoy the graduation of their son Ryan Matthew, a Senior Honors Graduate and Advanced Academy Scholar. He plans to attend the University of Lowell in the fall to study Computer Science. Tracey Ragucci plans to return as a classroom teacher next fall. Hats off to the Class of NO MATTER WHERE YOUR JOURNEY TAKES YOU NEXT, YOU’LL ALWAYS BE PART OF OUR COMMUNITY. Right by you. WWW.EVERETTBANK .COM Member FDIC Member DIF
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022 ~ Political Announcement ~ Page 3 State Representative Jessica Giannino Re-election Campaign Begins ly Chelsea, Revere, and Saugus) since 2021 and in addition to her legislative committee assignments was appointed to serve as a Commissioner on the Metropolitan Beaches Commission. She began her career in politics as a City Councilor At- Large for the City of Revere in 2012. In that time, she has worked on countless issues that impact the daily lives of the citizens of Revere, as well as ordinances that will impact generations to follow. In 2013 her inclusive style and strong leadership qualities prompted her colleagues to elect her Vice President of the Council. In 2016 and 2018, Jessica had the honor of serving as City Council President. During that time, she worked to ensure the agenda maintained a balance between protecting and growing the city’s economic base, without compromising the quality of city services to residents. Jessica believes it is her responsibility to ensure that our government is accountable to the people, fi nancially responsible and forward thinking. 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 * 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 Jessica Giannino State Representative R EVERE — State Representative Jessica Giannino announced she is excited to kick off her reelection campaign formally, after submitting her certifi ed signatures and offi cially securing a place on the 2022 ballot. “Serving as your State Representative is truly an honor. I am proud of my record and the progress we have made. Time and again, the people of Revere and Saugus have expressed their willingness to stand up and be heard. Together we have made a diff erence, and thanks to the hard work of my supporters, I will once again appear on the ballot to represent Saugus and Revere on Beacon Hill. I hope the voters of the new 16th Suffolk District will support my re-election and send me back to the State House to continue to lead the fi ght on their behalf,” said Giannino. She added, “I am as committed today as I was two years ago, to running a race that takes me to every corner of the transformed district. As your State Representative, I want to hear your concerns. I need your input and opinions to ensure your voice is heard. This is especially true for those who feel left out of the conversation. I will always be a strong advocate for you. I am grateful for the opportunity to bring our communities together and speak with one loud voice. Over these next few months on the campaign trail, I look forward to listening to and learning from those I represent. I am no stranger to hard work, and will continue to do all that I can to earn their confi dence, support and vote.” About Jessica: Jessica has represented the 16h Suffolk District (currentFor Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-233-44446 or info@advocatenews.net
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She plans to attend Brown University next fall, where she will study International and Public Aff airs. Her 16-year-old sister, Maeva Kembo, is currently a junior at Saugus High School. Crystal describes her sister as “an amazing student leader” who is also a very good student. At the recent Senior Awards Night, Crystal received five local scholarships: an Essex Agricultural Society Scholarship provided by the Topsfi eld Fair, the Kowloon Restaurant Scholarship, the Saugus Boosters Club Inc. Scholarship, the Saugus High School Alumni Association DeMasi O’Leary Scholarship and the Saugus High School Foundation Award for Outstanding Character. See below for this week’s interview. Q: First of all, feel free to share your educational background. You attended Saugus Public Schools, grades K-12. And please highlight your major accomplishments, especially your senior year. A: As a recent graduate of Saugus High School, I’m a proud fi rst generation college student. I fi nished top 10 in my class and took various advanced placement and honors courses through my high COLLEGE BOUND: Crystal Fosung Kembo is one of 63 Saugus High School graduates from the Class of 2022 to be First Generation College Students. Her parents, Jean-Martin and Linda Kembo, immigrated to America from Cameroon when she was 10 months old to provide her the best opportunity for higher education. She will be headed to Brown University in the fall to study International and Public Aff airs. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) 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! CompetitiveCompetitive prices on all prices on all Brands, Great Brands, Great Selection Selection school’s Advanced Academy. I’ve played fi eld hockey for six years and have been an avid member of my 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. Upon working with the Saugus School Committee, we recently succeeded in reforming the Saugus Middle High School’s dress code. I especially value community service as a National Honor Society member and have been a peer mentor at various points throughout high school. I’ve received recognition through book awards provided during my junior year by the University of Rochester and Brandeis University, for my social justice work and volunteerism. As a senior I received an award for my excellence in English, was named a North Shore Chamber of Commerce Honors Scholar and have been competitively selected into the Ron Brown Leaders Network. Finally, I’m proud to say that I’ve been accepted into Brown University’s class of 2026 where I’ll be studying international and public aff airs this fall. Q: You said you were born in Cameroon. At what age did you and your family immigrate to the U.S.? And please tell me a little bit about your mom and dad. The town street list notes they are both nurses, and the town records show they bought a 1904-vintage home on Newhall Street in Saugus, so your parents and their daughters are defi nitely living the American Dream. A: My parents and I immigrated to the U.S. in the year 2004, when I was 10 months old. When we got here, my parents took up jobs as direct support staff at group homes and eventually worked their way up to becoming nurses. In 2007, they bought a home in Saugus where we currently live. My parents are extremely hardworking and greatly value their job as caregivers. Especially in the peak of the pandemic, they remained diligent and compassionate as essential care workers. I greatly admire them and the love they hold towards myself and my sister. Q: You mentioned in your first email “My parents emigrated to the United States to provide me with the best chance of obtaining higher education.” What city did they fi rst enter, and then how and why did their journey take them to Saugus? Did they have relatives or friends who were familiar with the town? How old were you when you arrived in Saugus? A: I was about four years old when my family moved to Saugus. Upon entering the
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022 Page 5 CELEBRATING SCHOLASTIC EXCELLENCE Left to right, Jean-Martin Kembo, daughter and Saugus High School graduate Crystal Fosung Kembo, daughter and Saugus High Junior Maeva Atsamo Kembo and Jean-Martin’s wife, Linda Kembo. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) U.S. my parents fi rst settled in the city of Malden. A few years later, they decided that they wanted to own a home. This pursuit led them to Saugus, where they had no personal connections. Despite this, my parents took a liking to the peaceful nature of the town and have found comfort in it since then. Q: Has the town been welcoming to you and your family? How has it been growing up in Saugus? A: Having grown up in a less diverse Saugus than we have today, I rarely saw my own experience as a woman of color be represented. Still, I found ways to be a part of the community at large. It’s through the Saugus fine arts department that I learned to be bold and expressive. It’s through Saugus athletics that I learned to be more collaborative as a team player. It’s through my peers that I learned the value of advocating for myself and my beliefs. Even with the obstacles I’ve faced growing up in Saugus, I will always cherish those lessons that have made me who I am. Q: You are a product of the Saugus Public Schools and have clearly achieved academic excellence by finishing as a top 10 student and getting accepted into an Ivy League School. How would you rate the education system of Saugus? What were the best parts? What are the defi ciencies and what were the challenges? What were the obstacles you had to overcome to succeed? How many hours a day did you devote to your homework and studies? What is your favorite subject? How many books do you read a year? And how many languages do you speak? A: I believe the education system of Saugus is what you make of it. I’ve had some really amazing teachers and have formed genuine connections with them over time. In my more rigorous Honors and AP courses, there were many times when I felt challenged for the better. A fl aw that comes to mind would be the lack of attention towards unmotivated students. As the saying goes, you’re only as strong as your weakest link. Unlike other schools who may push for a collective sense of academic excellence, students at Saugus schools are more scattered when it comes to their education. There are many students like myself who greatly value scholastic activities, but there are just as many students — if not more — who don’t care. Students in honors and advanced courses are at times prioritized over those in base level courses. This often lowers the morale of unmotivated students. If the school ignited a sense of passion and curiosity among all students, the collective education system of Saugus would be strengthened. In order to succeed, I had to learn how to overcome feelings of doubt due to the lack of opportunities at my school. Whereas, other schools had more access to numerous AP classes and internship opportunities, Saugus High didn’t have as many resources. I had to stop comparing my education to that of others, and make the best of the resources I had. My time devoted to homework and studies varied depending on the diffi culty of the class. Still, I always tried to make time for myself and my loved ones. My favorite subject has always been English. Every year, my classes would read many novels, poems, and short stories. In my AP Literature course, we read about seven novels with some of my favorites being “Beloved” by Toni Morrison, “Night” by Elie Wiesel, and “Born a Crime” by Trevor Noah. As of now I am only fl uent in English, but I plan on learning many more languages during my time at Brown. Q: Looking back on your education, who was your favorite teacher? And what made that teacher special? A: Among the many amazing teachers that I’ve encountered thus far in my education, I’m especially proud to have had the pleasure of being taught by Mrs. McVoy. I was lucky enough to be in her Honors Latin courses from freshman year to senior year, and in that time she fostered a strong sense of community amongst all her students. We were pushed to not only master the rigorous material, but also to form meaningful connections between the ancient language of the Romans and our modern world. From the minute I stepped into her classroom, I knew I would be welcomed, represented, and heard. Whether it was through altering lesson plans in the best interest of her students or taking initiative to fi nd inclusive Latin novellas for us to translate, Mrs. McVoy was so evidently passionate about her students’ overall growth and wellbeing. Her ability to bring out the best in her students helped many, including myself, to become more open-minded as young adults preparing for life beyond high school. Q: Do you feel that Saugus Public Schools provides a welcoming and nurturing learning environment for students of all cultural and ethnic backgrounds? Has the School Department done enough to ensure that students of all races and creeds have an equal opportunity? If not, feel free to share your concerns. A: When I was growing up, Saugus Public Schools were nowhere as diverse as they are now. I remember being the only person of color in many of my classes up until around 8th grade. Now as I depart, I’m thrilled to see that Saugus is slowly but surely becoming more diverse. Still, this is a predominantly white town which makes it very easy for THE ADVOCATE ASKS | SEE PAGE 6
THE ADVOCATE ASK | FROM PAGE 5 Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022 students of other cultural and ethnic backgrounds to feel underrepresented at times. When I was younger one of my favorite places at the Veterans Memorial Elementary School was the library. I would go through multiple books a day, enamored by various characters and plots. But as I went through these books, I realized that very few of them refl ected my culture, ethnicity, or experience as a young black girl. Looking back, I truly wish I could’ve seen myself being represented more within my learning environment. Though it may seem minuscule in comparison to the concept of diversity at large, there’s great value in implementing inclusivity wherever it can be applied. That’s why I’m so proud to see student-led groups at Saugus High School such as Peer Mediation take action. In the past year, their group has read diverse books to the elementary kids and have made efforts to educate the Saugus community on themes of racism, prejudice, stereotyping, etc. Even so, there’s much more that the School Department can do to help students of all cultural and ethnic backgrounds feel supported in their learning environment. Something as simple as having fl ags showcasing students’ countries of origin could automatically make any student feel more valued as a member of the community. I believe that as long as the School Department is willing to actively promote diversity and inclusion, Saugus Public Schools will be able to better accommodate all students. Q: All things considered, what do you credit for your scholastic achievements and growth as a student? A: Though my time at Saugus Public Schools has taught me many valuable lessons, there are some characteristics of myself that can only be attributed to the support of my family. I credit my mother for always pushing me to Everett Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Owned & operated by the Conti Years! “Same name, phone number & address for over half a century. We must be doing something right!” f www.everettaluminum.com THAT’S MY DAUGHTER Linda Kembo, beams a smile of pride at last Friday night’s Saugus High graduation ceremony, as she adjusts the hat of her daughter, Crystal Fosung Kembo, one of the new graduates. A top of Crystal’s mortarboard is a facsimile of the fl ag of Cameroon, the African country where she was born (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) be driven and curious in my pursuit for knowledge. I credit my father for instilling the confi dence that I needed to gain acceptance into an Ivy league school. Finally, I credit my younger sister for providing me with fun and laughter even in the most stressful periods of my education. It’s my family that inspires me to work towards being the best student that I can be. Q: Please tell me about your volunteer work, in the schools and in the community. A: I’ve volunteered at neighborhood block parties such as a 4th of July celebration that was held at the Lynnhurst Elementary School in 2019. I helped to oversee different games for the kids like bike races, watermelon eating contests, tug of war, etc. I also volunteered for the middle school drama club for about 3 years. My goal as a high school mentor was to aid with their productions, form meaningful connections with the kids, and help shape them into confi dent participants of the theater community. I’ve volunteered at founders day nearly every year either as a face painter or by overseeing the infl atable play area. I also provided free child care for some essential workers at the peak of the pandemic. It was diffi cult for some of these parents to fi nd fl exible childcare. Being in remote learning allowed me to have time to begin providing free childcare while their parents worked diligently. Just this year, I have (through National Honor Society) volunteered to bag food for the organization Healthy Students Healthy Saugus which honorably works to combat food insecurity in our town. Finally, I’m a letter writer for The Letter Project which is an online organization which sends empowering letters to women around the world. As a volunteer, I write letters to women between the ages of 5-40 just off ering words of affirmation. My letters are included in a bundle of about 20 others, which are then given to the recipient. Spring is Here!
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022 Page 7 Q: What makes Saugus Public Schools so special that any student can receive a quality education? A: Saugus Public Schools are fi lled with teachers who care about the personal and academic growth of their students. There are some truly passionate individuals who are able to pass their love for their fi elds onto any student willing to receive knowledge. There is also a community for everyone whether you’re more in tune with academics, athletics, the arts, social justice, or anything else. Q: And, how does it feel to be a First Generation College Student? Being a first generation college student is extremely challenging, but even more rewarding. The college admissions process is daunting enough on its own and when you’re the fi rst one in your family to undergo it, you may feel discouraged at times. However, with help from counselors and teachers it becomes easier to navigate the process. Despite the diffi cult journey, the joy of gaining acceptance into college makes everything worth it. Today, I feel triumphant knowing that I’m making my family proud by being the fi rst one to attend university. Q: What is your greatest passion in life and what is your career objective? A: My greatest passion in life is that of seeking knowledge and being able to understand the experiences of others. I’ve always had a strong appreciation for various cultures whether it may be through languages, dance, food, etc. I fi nd beauty in diversity and seek to travel the world and familiarize myself with the issues plaguing other nations. In studying international and public aff airs at Brown University, I aspire to elevate my passion for human rights advocacy. From championing for the equal education of young girls to combating socioeconomic inequalities, I aim to work towards creating proper solutions for varying global issues. Q: Feel free to share your views on anything else that we didn’t cover. What would you like readers to know about you and your journey from Cameroon to Saugus, through 13 years in the Saugus Public Schools and now, onto Brown University? A: People are often quick to create a strong correlation between the school you attend, and a student’s acceptance into top colleges. I used to believe that as well, however I’ve come to realize how false that idea can be. Students are more than their gpa, class rank, or test scores. As an individual, I pride myself on my curiosity and hunger for knowledge. In my time in the Saugus Public School system there have been many setbacks, but even more lessons. Now as I head to Brown University, I’ve embraced the complexity of my diverse background and aspire to enact change beyond distant borders. 2022 Saugus High School graduation The Salutatorian Address By Lindsey Rose McGovern LINDSEY ROSE MCGOVERN: She finished as the second highest scholastically-ranked student in the Class of 2022, earning the honor to be the class Salutatorian at last Friday’s 151st Commencement Exercises at Saugus High School. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) I would just like to thank all of my family and friends who have always been there for me, and a quick you’re welcome for helping everyone with their homework in middle and high school. I stand before you all this evening as your class of 2022 student council president and salutatorian. I’ve been approached by many people last weekend saying, “Oh my gosh! You’re the salutatorian. You must be so… proud,” but am I though? Well I’m here to tell everyone how bittersweet it is to be standing up here today. I’m walking out of high school with regrets. Regrets that I didn’t go to Red Sox games with my brother because I had math homework. Regrets that I didn’t go out for Frostys at Wendy’s with my friends because I was too busy and then ended up skipping meals. Regrets that I didn’t spend enough time on my dream college application because I had prioritized that current high school grade of 100 rather than my future. Regrets that I literally didn’t just enjoy my childhood when it was right in front of me. I ranked school over having fun every single weekday, weekend, and vacation. And if I was doing something fun, I would plan out how many hours I would be sleeping that night because I remembered I had something to do for school. What did this speech and diploma cost? Everything. My hard work and achievements came at the expense of my lack of attention given to personal relationships.Nothing is more important than your relationships with friends and family. Not class rank, not a GPA, not a job. Your selfworth does not equal a grade. This may not come out so salutatorian-ish, but ditch your homework every once in a while. It is not worth getting four hours of sleep every day. Live your life before you settle down. I was too young and naive to realize these statements these past four years, but I hope this message will teach others that it is okay to take a break. Burnout is real. Senioritis is definitely real. Take that mental health break if you need it. I’ve lived in Saugus all my life and I sure didn’t love every minute of it, everything I have I owe to this town. We grew up here. All the relationships I’ve been trying to maintain have started from Saugus schools. I have a lot of memories of people: people I’ve lost LINDSEY | SEE PAGE 8
LINDSEY | FROM PAGE 7 Page 8 touch with, people who’ve hurt me, people who passed away. But I have a lot of other memories too. This is the place where I learned how to ride a bike, the place where I eventually learned how to drive, the place where I made THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022 a name for myself, the place where I created a home. This is the place where I learned that the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell. This is the place where I met all of you. So, I fi gure this town has given me as much good as much as the stress it’s caused me. I’m choosing to hold onto the memories, good and bad. I’d like to rephrase the beginning of my speech because I don’t want this title of salutatorian to overshadow the work you have also all put in right next to me, and the sacrifi ces you all have had to take to graduate. I stand before you all this evening as Lindsey. A friend, a sister, an aunt, Taylor Swift and Harry Styles’ biggest fan, and a Saugus High School graduate. I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling 22. Congrats everyone. Go Celtics. Editor’s Note: Lindsey Rose McGovernfinished as the second top-ranking student schoThe Valedictory Address By Jason Patrick Ciampa ly appreciate them. I would have had no shot at pushing myself this far without the love and support of my parents, my brother, and my other extended family members. At the times when I wanted to back down, they were there to cheer me up and keep me on my feet. Everybody needs that kind of support, and I am very grateful that I had them by my side. Thank you, Mom, Dad, and Justin for supporting my goal and understanding my struggle to get here. Now that I’m here, I want JASON PATRICK CIAMPA. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) apologize in advance if I bore you with the thank yous, but there are countless people in my life who have been essential to my growth and I need to take this chance to show them that I greatI $46 yd. to emphasize something important. I feel that a common misconception is that Valedictorians are the “smartest” students in their entire class. Grade-point-average does NOT translate to intelligence, I am proof of that. I’m not trying to say that I lack intelligence; I like to think and hope that I am at least relatively smart. I’m simply saying that being Valedictorian, having the GPA that I have, J& S MULCH SALE!Discount Spring Special PICK-UP or DELIVERE Y AVAILABLE 617-389-1490 Premium Hemlock or Pitch Black BELOW WHOLESALE COSTS LANDSCAPERS WELE COME $4 yd. $42 yd. • • • $3 yd. it doesn’t mean I am smarter or better than any student graduating here today. Intelligence is an extremely fascinating concept, and I don’t believe that it can be 100% accurately or effectively measured yet. Maybe it never will be. There are so many diff erent methods of measuring intelligence and although some are better than others, I feel like none of them really get it 100% right, like GPA. I gave myself the goal of reaching Valedictorian not because reaching it meant I would be intelligent, not because reaching it meant I would be “the best”, but because I knew it would keep me motivated and I felt that I needed a push. Norman Vincent Peale once said “Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars”. In other words, set the bar high for yourself because even if you don’t reach the top, you’ll make it higher than you ever could have imagined possible. And who knows, maybe you will even reach the top. My coaches and mentors were responsible for teaching me that lesson, among many other lessons, and now I’ll smoothly integrate this part of the speech into a thank you for them. I started taking Karate lessons when I was 4 years old and became a black belt when I was 16 years old.I thank Jason Scaduto for being an excellent mentor and for helping me to establish good moral values and discipline through Karate. I also run a little bit, not very fast, but I do run. I thank Bob Catinazzo for pushing me to a point where I ended up enjoying a sport that used to feel like real torture, and I hope to see him continue to help Saugus runners get one second faster. I also go to the gym and workout with a personal trainer, which I’m sure you could all tell because my muscles are clearly about to bulge right through this gown. I thank Joseph Ngo for being one of the greatest mentors I’ve ever had. He’s taught me almost everything I know about fi tness, he’s helped to push me further than I thought possible, and he’s made me laugh while doing it. I thank him for not only being my mentor, but my friend as well. I strongly believe that no student should be defi ned by their grade point average, by their test scores, or by their class rank. The only thing that defi nes a person is their character, their personality, and I credit myself for being unique in that sense. I LOVE Chipotle, I eat it way more often than I probably should. I wrote a letter to Chipotle’s Headquarters a few weeks ago, because I really love Chipotle, and I asked them for a lifetime supply of free meals. I fi gured “Hey I bet no one ever asks them this, maybe I’ll have a chance”. They responded after a few days, and they actually gave me a free entreé. A normal person might have been happy with that, but for me, this was a heavy hit. I kept thinking “Just one? A single entreé? Is that all I’m worth?”. I used the free entreé coupon a few days later and then I was over it, and despite what Chipotle thinks, I’m proud of who I’ve become. In all seriousness, I don’t need titles or awards or grades or ranks to prove my worth. Neither do any of you. It took me a long time to realize that some of the most valuable experiences and relationships in life come from true embracement of yourself, and it was thanks to my friends that I fi nally understood it. Ryan Ragucci is probably the craziest and funniest person I know, and for as long as I’ve known him, he’s never been afraid of what people thought about him. Seeing him embrace his personality was inspiring to me, and once I started doing the same, that’s when I truly started to feel happier. I thank you for being you Ryan, and I hope you never change. Shoutout to Tracey and Scott Ragucci for raising a great kid, and thank you for always treating me like one of your own. I’m also lucky to have an amazing, beautiful, excellent girlfriend, Georgia Fiore, who has been with me every step of the way since we were in kindergarten. I also thank you for being you, and I appreciate you always being there for me. Shoutout to her parents Ed and Jess for being so supportive, and her sisters Grace and Shelby for always being able to put a smile on my face. I have so many more long drawn out thank yous I would like to give, but I know everyone wants to see us do the whole graduating thing so I’ll do a couple rapid fi re ones. Thank you to Kyle Hogan for always laughing at pretty much anything in existence with me, no matter how stupid it is, and thank you to his parents Dawn and Sean Hogan for their hospitality and support. Thank you to everyone in the Saville Street group, you know who you are, you’re all pretty great. Thank you to Kenny Kazibwe for being such a selfl ess person, and for manifesting me becoming Valedictorian ever since sophomore year. Thank you to Nathan Ing, for showing me some of the best music I’ve ever heard throughout all our years of high school. I’d like to announce to the crowd that today is actually Nathan’s birthday, and it’d be awesome if we could all sing happy birthday to him. I’ll countdown and then we’re all gonna sing together, three two one*the best singing of happy birthday ever* I’ll leave this stage soon, I promise, I’m sure you’re getting sick of my face and voice. One last thank you to Mr. Webb and Mr. Serino for having such an infl uence on my work ethic and my interests. The lessons I’ve learned from you were more valuable than you know. Alright, that’s it for my thank yous, I appreciate your time. Don’t forget to set the bar high for yourself, and I’ll fi nish this off with that quote I read earlier: “Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” Thank you. Editor’s Note: Jason Patrick Ciampa fi nished as the highest scholastically ranked student in the Saugus High Class of 2022 with the highest grade point average, thus earning the honor to deliver the Valedictory Address at the school’s 151st Commencement Exercises. He plans on attending Endicott College in the fall to study Computer Science. lastically in the Saugus High Class of 2022, thus earning the honor to deliver the Salutatorian Address at the school’s 151st Commencement Exercises. She is also President of the Student Council and plans on attending the University of New Hampshire in the fall to study NeuroScience.
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022 Page 9 Saugus High School Class of 2022 A listing of Scholarship Awards to this year’s graduates Th is information was provided by the Saugus Public Schools. Winner First Name Winner Last Name Scholarship Title April Aldred April Aldred Ryan Anderson Emma Arsenault Emma Arsenault Zackery Bambury Zackery Bambury Turna Barua Turna Barua Turna Barua Andrew Belyea Andrew Belyea arship Andrew Belyea Charles Bono Charles Bono Charles Bono Charles Bono Charles Bono Jake Camuso Krista Castle Scholarship Krista Castle Jack Castle Krista Castle Krista Castle Krista Castle Jason Ciampa Jason Ciampa Jason Ciampa Joseph Ciampi Anthony Cicolini Anthony Cicolini Anthony Cicolini Anthony Cicolini Anthony Cicolini Lillian Pooler Sewell Memorial Scholarship Marleah E. Graves Scholastic Achievement Award Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Sportsmanship Hoff man Family Scholarship P.F.C. William L. Hobbs Memorial Scholarship Emma Vatcher Scholarship P.F.C. William L. Hobbs Memorial Scholarship Kowloon Restaurant Scholarship Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Outstanding Character Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Peer Mediation Award International Order of Odd Fellows Scholarship — Cliftondale Lodge #193 Saugus Boosters Club Inc. ScholSaugus Italian American Club Scholarship Saugus Boosters Club Inc. Scholarship Saugus High School Alumni Association Leonard Aubrey Scholarship Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Fine Art Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Outstanding Character Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Peer Mentor Scholarship Edward O’Neill Scholarship Anthony Struzziero Memorial Certifi cate of Merit with Highest Honors from the Society of Women Engineers Edward O’Neill Scholarship Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Outstanding Character & Sportsmanship Saugus Lions Club Scholarship in Memory of Arthur Gustafson The Zonta Club of Chelsea Scholarship Saugus Boosters Club Inc. Scholarship Saugus High School Alumni Association Scholarship Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Sportsmanship Lynnhurst School P.T.O. Scholarship Cpl. Scott J. Procopio Memorial Scholarship Kimberly Rossi Memorial Scholarship Saugus Boosters Club Inc. Scholarship Saugus Italian American Club Scholarship Saugus Police Patrol Offi cers Scholarship in Memory of Augustine Belmonte & Harold Vitale Kyle Hogan Kyle Hogan Michael Howard Michael Howard Michael Howard Nathan Dow Georgia Fiore Georgia Fiore Georgia Fiore Georgia Fiore Austin Flickinger Austin Flickinger Austin Flickinger Lucca Garcia Lucca Garcia Drew Gardiner Drew Gardiner Drew Gardiner Drew Gardiner Hailey Goodwin Madison Goyetche Madison Goyetche Madison Goyetche Madison Goyetche Mikayla Hashem Mikayla Hashem Mikayla Hashem Mikayla Hashem Kyle Hogan Gianna Costa Mateus Cromartie Carolina Cyckowski Lindsey DeSantis Winner First Name Winner Last Name Scholarship Title Amanda Clarke-DeFronzo Amanda Clarke-DeFronzo Amanda Clarke-DeFronzo Amanda Clarke-DeFronzo Saugus Boosters Club Inc. Scholarship Coach Barney Bryan Memorial Scholarship Joey LoRusso Memorial Foundation Scholarship VFW DeFranzo Post # 2346 William B. Merrithew Sr. Memorial Scholarship Louise Meiggs Scholarship Barbara Ann Lonergan Scholarship Louise Meiggs Scholarship Cpl. Scott J. Procopio Memorial Scholarship Saugus Citizens Scholarships Lynnhurst School P.T.O. Scholarship Saugus Boosters Club Inc. Scholarship Saugus Charitable Foundation Scholarship Saugus Italian American Club Scholarship North Shore Bank Kim Rossi Memorial Scholarship Saugus Boosters Club Inc. Scholarship VFW De Franzo Post #2346 Everett Millea Memorial Scholarship Saugus Boosters Club Inc. Scholarship Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Outstanding Character Mary J. Shea Foundation Scholarship Saugus Boosters Club Inc. Scholarship Saugus Everett Elks Scholarship Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Sportsmanship Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Fine Art Saugus Boosters Club Inc. Scholarship Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Outstanding Character Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Outstanding Leadership Saugus Italian American Club Scholarship Casey Family Scholarship Endowment for UMass Amherst George F. & Frances P. Price Memorial Scholarship Superintendent William P. Doyle, Jr.& Elisa M. Doyle Scholarship Thomas Bryant Scholarship International Order of Odd Fellows Scholarship — Cliftondale Lodge #193 Saugus High School Alumni Association Joseph Gillis Scholarship Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Sportsmanship Nicholas Diranian Scholarship Peterson School Scholarship Saugus Boosters Club Inc. Scholarship 2022 | SEE PAGE 10
2022 | FROM PAGE 9 Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022 Winner First Name Winner Last Name Scholarship Title Ryan Mabee Winner First Name Winner Last Name Scholarship Title Michael Howard Michael Nathan Cassandra Cassandra Cassandra Cassandra Cassandra Howard Ing Israelson Israelson Israelson Israelson Israelson Arianna Johnson Arianna Christelle Diane Diane Rayaan Rayaan Crystal Crystal Crystal Crystal Crystal Lyndsey Lyndsey Chase Johnson Joseph Diane Jubeili Jubeili Jubeili Jubeili Rayaan Jubeili Jubeili Kembo Kembo Kembo Kembo Kembo Keohane Keohane Ledbury Maria Limbanovnos Maria Limbanovnos Maria Maria Maria Larissa Larissa Larissa Larissa Ryan Ryan Limbanovnos Limbanovnos Limbanovnos Lusso Lusso Lusso Larissa Lusso Lusso Mabee Mabee Saugus Italian American Club Scholarship The Joe Attubato Sr. Memorial Scholarship Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Sportsmanship Coach Tom Burns Memorial Scholarship Metro Credit Union Scholarship Saugus Boosters Club Inc. Scholarship Saugus High School Alumni Association Mary Thomas Scholarship Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Sportsmanship Saugus Firefi ghters Local 1003 Scholarship Saugus High School Alumni Association Class of 2006 Scholarship Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for School Spirit Hoff man Family Scholarship Saugus Boosters Club Inc. Scholarship Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Sportsmanship Elaine A. Espindle Memorial Scholarship Hoff man Family Scholarship Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Sportsmanship Essex Agricultural Society Scholarship Kowloon Restaurant Scholarship Saugus Boosters Club Inc. Scholarship Saugus High School Alumni Association/O’Leary DeMaci Business Scholarship Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Outstanding Character P.F.C. William L. Hobbs Memorial Scholarship Saugus Citizens Scholarships Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Sportsmanship Offi cer Harold L. Vitale Memorial Scholarship Saugus Boosters Club Inc. Scholarship Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Resiliency Saugus Police Patrol Offi cers Scholarship in Memory Augustine Belmonte & Harold Vitale Kimberly Rossi Memorial Scholarship Matthew R. Ouellette Memorial Scholarship Peter A. Rossetti, Sr. & Suzanne M. Rossetti Family Scholarship Fund, Inc. Saugus American Legion Unit 210 Auxiliary Scholarship Saugus Boosters Club Inc. Scholarship Brandenburg Family Scholarship Foxhill Yacht Club, Inc. Scholarship in Memory of Paul Collette Lindsey Bedonia Bedonia Anthony McGovern Michel Michel Migliore Lindsey McGovern Lindsey Lindsey Lindsey McGovern McGovern McGovern Meghan John Naglieri Memorial Scholarship Meghan Meghan McCarthy McCarthy McCarthy Kenneth Kenneth Mbuga-Kazibwe Kyleigh McCabe Kyleigh McCabe Kyleigh McCabe Samantha Samantha Samantha Samantha Alycia Randy Martin Martin Martin Martin Martinez Mazin Sheyli Maldonado Sheyli Nathan Andrea Andrea Andrea Andrea Andrea Marcom Marquez Marquez Marquez Marquez Marquez Maldonado Ryan Mark Anthony Anthony Anthony Mabee MacEachern Macone Macone Macone Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Outstanding Character & Sportsmanship Susan J. Streeter Scholarship Joseph Gillis Memorial Scholarship Casey Family Scholarship Endowment for UMass Amherst Saugus Boosters Club Inc. Scholarship Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Sportsmanship Hoff man Family Scholarship P.F.C. William L. Hobbs Memorial Scholarship Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Citizenship John J. Bucchiere Humanitarian Scholarship Saugus Boosters Club Inc. Scholarship Saugus Charitable Foundation Scholarship Saugus High School Alumni Association Mary “Tommy” Thomas Art Scholarship Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Peer Mentor Scholarship North Shore Bank Scholarship Saugus Boosters Club Inc. Scholarship Saugus High School National Honor Society Scholarship Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Outstanding Character Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Citizenship Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Outstanding Character Saugus Citizens Scholarships Mbuga-Kazibwe Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Outstanding Character Dorothea A. Routhier Scholarship Saugus High School Alumni Association Trudie Allegero Scholarship Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Outstanding Character Ernestine Mitchell Memorial Scholarship Saugus Boosters Club Inc. Scholarship Saugus Police Patrol Offi cers Scholarship in Memory of Augustine Belmonte & Harold Vitale Certifi cate of Merit with Highest Honors from the Society of Women Engineers Saugus Boosters Club Inc. Scholarship Saugus High School Alumni Association Davis Family Scholarship Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Outstanding Character Saugus High School Student Council Scholarship Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Resiliency Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Peer Mentor Scholarship Edward O’Neill Scholarship
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022 Page 11 Winner First Name Winner Last Name Scholarship Title Fallon Millerick Fallon Ryann Ryann Millerick Moloney Moloney Ryann Moloney Jordan Rick Taya Morris Noel Taya Nolan Nolan Taya Nolan Amela Ogresevic Melisa Omerovic Melisa Emily Emily Emily Sarah Sarah Omerovic Orent Orent Orent Peacock Peacock Kali Penachio Kali Kali Penachio Kali Penachio Penachio Angela Perez-Pelaez Angela Perez-Pelaez Natalie Phat Lania Natalie Kylie Kylie Christopher Victoria Ryan Ryan Perrin Phat Phillips Phillips Porcaro Quagenti Ragucci Ragucci Ryan Ragucci Ryan Elise Elise Rego Rego Felicia Reppucci Felicia Reppucci Felicia Elisha Reppucci Rivera Ragucci Greater Lynn Senior Services/Lique Human Services Scholarship Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Sportsmanship Peter A. Rossetti, Sr. & Suzanne M. Rossetti Family Scholarship Fund, Inc. Saugus Boosters Club Inc. Scholarship VFW DeFranzo Post #2346/Joseph Rosano Memorial Scholarship Louise Meiggs Scholarship Saugus Boosters Club Inc. Scholarship Class of 1983 Memorial Scholarship Cpl. Scott J. Procopio Memorial Scholarship Saugus Firefi ghters Local 1003 Scholarship Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Citizenship Certifi cate of Merit with Highest Honors from the Society of Women Engineers Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Citizenship Saugus Boosters Club Inc. Scholarship Saugus High School Alumni Association/Deborah Geycoya Cole Scholarship Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Outstanding Character John Naglieri Memorial Scholarship Saugus Boosters Club Inc. Scholarship Brandenburg Family Scholarship Saugus Boosters Club Inc. Scholarship Saugus Firefi ghters Scholarship in Memory of Chief George B. Drew Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Sportsmanship International Order of Odd Fellows Scholarship – Cliftondale Lodge#193 Louis & Jean Sherman Scholarship Edward O’Neill Scholarship Class of 1983 Memorial Scholarship Saugus Citizens Scholarships Cpl. Scott J. Procopio Memorial Scholarship Saugus High School Alumni Association Scholarship Louise Meiggs Scholarship Pamela Howell Harris Memorial Scholarship Andrea McGonigle Memorial Scholarship Saugus Boosters Club Inc. Scholarship Saugus Firefi ghters Scholarship in Memory of Chief George B. Drew Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Outstanding Character & Sportsmanship Saugus Boosters Club Inc. Scholarship Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Outstanding Character Mary J. Shea Foundation Scholarship Saugus Boosters Club Inc. Scholarship Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Sportsmanship Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Citizenship Tayla Cameron Walsh Zabroski Anthony Walker Abigail Wallace Abigail Abigail Abigail Wallace Wallace Wallace Anthony Massimino Massimino Vasi Ventre Ventre David Samantha Samantha Turilli Valley Valley Dominic Dominic Dominic Dominic Dominic Dominic Trabucco Trabucco Trabucco Trabucco Trabucco Trabucco Alyssa Alyssa Alyssa Alyssa Alyssa Alyssa Jenna Swible Martinez Swible Martinez Swible Martinez Swible Martinez Swible Martinez Swible Martinez Tennent Rachel Rachel Winner First Name Winner Last Name Scholarship Title Elisha Rivera Elisha Markanthony Sophia Sophia Edrick Edrick Rivera Elisha Rivera Rodriguez Scalisi Scalisi Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Fine Art Student Music Award from the Beethoven Society of Melrose Tim White Memorial Scholarship Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Citizenship Edward O’Neill Scholarship Saugus Boosters Club Inc. Scholarship Segovia Quintanilla Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Citizenship Segovia Quintanilla Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Outstanding Character Shea Shea Pediatric Health Care Associates Scholarship Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Outstanding Character International Order of Odd Fellows Scholarship — Cliftondale Lodge #193 Louis M. Pelosi Memorial Scholarship Nancy Lemoine Memorial Scholarship Saugus High School Drama Scholarship Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Community Service Theatre Company of Saugus Scholarship Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Citizenship Casey Family Scholarship Endowmentfor UMass Amherst Nancy Lemoine Memorial Scholarship Saugus High School Alumni Association/O’Leary DeMaci Scholarship Saugus High School Drama Scholarship Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Fine Art Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Outstanding Character Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Resiliency Saugus Boosters Club Inc. Scholarship Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Sportsmanship Saugus Everett Elks Scholarship Edna Winslow Hockey Alumni Scholarship Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Sportsmanship Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Citizenship Sandra Feldman Scholarship from the AFT (AFL-CIO) Saugus-Everett Elks Scholarship Saugus High School Alumni Association/Francis Croken Scholarship The Kian McCabe Supportive Sibling Scholarship from the Finn McCabe Foundation Saugus Boosters Club Inc. Scholarship Saugus High School Scholarship Foundation Award for Outstanding Character
Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022 Saugus Public Libr“Oceans of Possibilities”ary launches 2022 Summer Reading Program (Editor’s Note: Th e following info is from a press release issued by the Saugus Public Library this week.) T 2022 he Saugus Public Library invites readers of all ages to dive into the 2022 “Oceans of Possibilities” summer reading program. There will be programs and prizes for children, teens and adults. Registration starts on Monday, June 20 and runs through August 26. Kids Summer Reading Summer reading plays a vital role in helping reduce what is known as the “Summer Slide” – the learning loss experienced between school years, which can leave students dramatically behind their peers. The Saugus Public School District recommends that kids read at least 20 minutes a day this summer. The library is here to help families create a summer reading routine that is fun for kids and families. Kids prizes We provide all kinds of prizes to incentivize reading. We have a prize cart with books and toys. We’re also giving away reading Brag Tags and colorful beads – kids love watching that chain grow as they record their reading. We also have gift cards and vouchers donated by local businesses. We will have Grand Prize drawings for whale watches, sailboat rides and tickets to visit the beluga whales at the Mystic Aquarium. The deadline for Grand Prize drawings is August 2! How to register kids Families are encouraged to register for the “Oceans of Possibilities” Summer Reading Program using the Beanstack app. It’s easy — just download the Beanstack app, register under the Saugus Public Library and you’re on your way. It’s like a Fitbit for reading — but includes lots of fun activities and links to ocean-themed stories, drawing lessons and informative videos about the oceans and ocean animals! Registration opens on June 20. For more information, or to register in person, stop by the library or visit our website (www.sauguspubliclibrary.org/children/summer-readingprogram/). Kids programs The library will be offering plenty of free educational and enriching activities all summer long. Activities will include story times, STEAM programs, summer reading enrichment for grades K/1 and 2/3, live animal programs, a magician, a life-size humpback whale, take & make crafts and much, much, more! All programs are free of charge. Check the library’s online event calendar for details. Build a reader We suggest creating a reading routine this summer: at the same time of day; turn off the media, sit with a child and enjoy a good story. Read when they read, read to them or let them read to you. Let them read what they love. Provide a variety of reading materials, leave them in the car, or download audiobooks to your phone and listen while you run errands. Need some help getting your child to fall in love with reading? Stop by the library and see us! Adult Summer Reading 2022 The summer is about to begin – full of possibilities. Whether you head to the beach with a paperback or listen to an audiobook in your car, you can explore our summer theme “Oceans of Possibilities.” Step outside your comfort zone: Take a trip, cook something new, try a new author. Check our website for suggestions. Who knows what’s possible? Every adult who enters our summer reading contest will be eligible for a drawing for a Kindle Paperwhite at the end of the summer. To participate, fi ll out the form on our website or print and mail it to the library at Adult Summer Reading, Saugus Public Library, 295 Central St., Saugus, MA 01906. You can also pick up a form at the library. See website for details: https://www.sauguspubliclibrary.org/adult-summer-reading-2022/ Teen Summer Reading 2022: Grades 6-12, June 20-August 26 Submit a form online for every book that you read over the summer. Books can be graphics, manga, fi ction, nonfiction or audio books. You can use required reading books for school, or your own picks. Participants will be entered in a drawing to win a $50 Amazon gift card! The more reading forms you submit, the greater your chances of winning! Special programs in July at the Iron Works: Thursday, July 14, 10:30 a.m.: WildLife Encounters. Thursday, July 28, 10 a.m.: Whalemobile (Registration required, grades 1st-6th). Special programs in August at the Iron Works: Thursday, August 11, 10 a.m.: Henry the Juggler. Tuesday, August 23, 10 a.m.: Magic Fred! Friday, August 26: Summer Reading Ends! Last day to log reading and collect prizes. How summer reading works • Registration starts on Monday, June 20; register using the Beanstack app or in person. • Check the library’s Summer Reading Page for details. • Read at least 20 minutes a day. • Earn prizes as you work towards your goal! • Come to our summer programs; see our online event calendar for up-to-date details. Weekly programs: Monday, 9:30 a.m.: Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE), two years old & under Playgroup. Monday, 10:30 a.m.: CFCE three years old Playgroup. Monday, 3:30 p.m.: CFCE Full STEAM Ahead (three years old+). Tuesday, 9:30 am.: CFCE Let’s Get Ready for KindergarSee website for details: https://www.sauguspubliclibrary.org/teen-summer-reading-2022-grades-6-12/ ten (three to fi ve years old). Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.: CFCE Friendship Storytime & Craft (three years old+). Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.: Music & Mother Goose at the Iron Works (one to four years old). Wednesday. 9:30 a.m.: Baby & Me (Birth to two years old) at the Iron Works. Wednesday. 10:30 a.m.: Storytime for twos & threes at the Iron Works. Friday, 9:30 a.m.: CFCE Friendship Story Time (two to four years old). Friday, 9:30 a.m.: CFCE four to five years old Playgroup. Friday, 10:30 a.m.: CFCE Sensory Play Group (two to four years old). 2022 Children’s Ocean Themed Summer Reading Program Saugus Public Library, 295 Central St., 781-231-4168; for more information contact melton@noblenet.org Grand Prize Drawings! to be held by August 2 • Tickets to the Mystic Aquarium: two adult, two child. • Tickets to NE Aquarium Whale Watch: two adult, two child. • Tickets to a Sunset Sail Salem, afternoon cruise (two) • Tickets to Canobie Lake Park (two) Weekly drawings for free ice cream, pizza, bowling, mini golf, roller skating, etc. Monthly programs Afternoon Story and Craft with Kelly! (three years old+) Reading Squad Book Club (nine-12 years old).
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022 Page 13 Saugus Gardens in the Spring Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable S By Laura Eisener ummer is upon us, and our gardens and roadsides are fi lled with roses, daisies, and many flowers large and small. Creatures of all kinds are enjoying the pleasant weather, and almost the only complaint I have heard this week is about pollen. Even the rain, needed as it has been, was not greeted with complaints, since it reduces the pollen levels in the air and brings some relief to allergy suff erers. We have had below average levels of rainfall so we know the gardens need it. The pollen this week has been evident on cars, in puddles, and as a yellow dust on the picnic tables. I was asked to look at someone’s peony foliage this week, to see if it had a disease. There was a defi nite yellowish tinge, especially in the veins of the leaves. It brushed off easily with a fi nger though, and was nothing more serious than a dusting of pollen from other plants nearby. Most of it comes from fl owers that are not very showy, like pines and grasses, because plants that have brightly colored fl owers are designed to attract insect pollinators, and have heavier pollen that is not so easily carried on the wind. This week the bike trail between Central St. and Denver St. is a linear meadow full of daisies. Oxeye daisies (Leucanthemum vulgare) or common marguerite are European wildfl owers which came to North America with European settlers, and they line both sides of the trail leading toward Cliftondale from Saugus Center. At the community vegetable garden behind the rectory of St. John’s church, volunteers were charmed by a toad hopping through the garden on Friday. This was probably the common garden variety American toad (Anaxyrus americanus). It eats many kinds of insects and may help preserve the newly planted vegetables from pests. While mostly nocturnal, young toads may also be seen during the day. Like frogs, toads go through a tadpole stage when young and generally live not too far from water, even as adults. This toad was not too far from the banks of the Saugus River. Those following the story walk (“Wonderful Worms” writSAUGUS-INSPIRED ARTWORK: “A Bit Of Paradise (In A Target Parking Lot)” is an ‘en plein air’ work in pastel by Saugus born artist Jeff Fioravanti. This is currently on display at the Newburyport Art Association 25th Annual Regional Juried Show which runs until Sunday (June 12) at the Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water Street, Newburyport, (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Jeff Fioravanti) ten by Linda Glaser with pictures by Loretta Krupinski) at Breakheart Reservation along parts of the river trail and lodge trail may catch a sweet scent of strawberries and spice, the fragrance of an interesting North American native plant known as strawberry shrub (Calycanthus fl oridus). Its other common names, Carolina allspice and sweet shrub also refer to the fragrance. The fl ower itself is dark red, almost burgundy, and blooms in June. Breeders have come up with other fl ower colors including this pale yellow (Calycanthus fl oridus ‘Athens’) blooming in a shady corner of my garden. The fragrance is strongest on humid evenings, but at other times it may be diffi cult to detect any scent at all. Perhaps one day the landscapes of Saugus will become as familiar and appreciated as Monet’s gardens at Giverny due to the inspiration they have given to some of our local artists. Currently a pastel depicting a Saugus scene is on display at the Newburyport Art Association 25th Annual Regional Juried Show which runs until Sunday, June 12 at the Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water Street, Newburyport, MA. Juror Emma Wilson of the Portland Art Gallery, Portland, Maine selected the work for this exhibition. The artist, Jeff Fioravanti, was born in Saugus and I asked him a little about the local scene which inspired it. Jeff says, “In my often daily walks up Breakheart, I begin each by parking down in the Target parking lot. As I walk through the lot toward Kasabuski Rink and beyond, I have often admired the light found on the broken birch trees and wildfl owers in a small fi eld, often thinking to myself “I should paint this!” Days and years went by and still that thought persisted until one day became the day. I brought my pastels and easel with me and upon completing my walk, I drove my car closer to the location, opened the back, pulled out the supplies, set everything up and painted this scene in what is known as En Plein Air, which loosely translated means “in the open air” or painting outdoors. I grew up in Saugus, graduated from Saugus High School, am a member of the SHS Athletic Hall of Fame for hockey and soccer and much of my family still lives in town, though I now reside in Lynn. I have painted around town and in my studio over the years. There is much beauty to be found in this world, including in the least likely of places, such as a Target parking lot.” 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. A PLEASANT SCENT: Strawberry Shrub (Calycanthus fl oridus) is a very fragrant fl ower which is blooming now along the story walk at Breakheart Reservation and in a few local gardens. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) A WELCOME CREATURE OF SUMMER: A small toad hopped through the community vegetable garden at the St. John’s Church rectory. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) SCENIC FLOWERS: Ox-eye daisies bloom along the bike trail near Saugus Center. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener)
Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022 151st Commencement Exercises Saugus High School Class of 2022 THE SIGN OF A NEW ERA: The scoreboard at the new Christie Serino Jr. Memorial Stadium chronicles a special event last Friday (June 3) — the fi rst time the new facility is used to host Saugus High School graduation ceremony (Saugus Advocate photos by Mark E. Vogler). CLASS MARSHALS: Left to right, Elisha Cristin Rivera and Dominic Rocco Trabucco. Each student is an Advanced Academy Scholar and a member of the National Honor Society. Anthony Jeff rey Cicolini is the third Marshal in this year’s graduating class. TOP TWO STUDENTS: Left to right, Lindsey Rose McGovern, who received Salutatorian honors as the second highest ranking academic student in the Saugus High Class of 2022, shares a moment with this year’s top student — Class Valedictorian Jason Patrick Ciampa. MORTAR BOARDS WITH AN ATTITUDE: A few Saugus High graduates got creative in decorating the tops of their caps at last Friday’s commencement exercises. TWIN HONORS GRADUATES: Left to right, Diane Mustafa Jubeili and her twin sister Rayaan Mustafa Jubeili are both headed to Salem State University. Diane plans to study Computer Science and Rayaan plans to study nursing. TWIN BROTHERS: Left to right, Matthew Michael MacEachern and his twin brother, Mark Thomas MacEachern, are among three sets of twins in the Class of 2022. Matthew plans to serve the U.S. Air Force and Mark plans to attend Bridgewater State University this fall. TWIN SISTERS: Left to right, Taya and Talia Ekasala are another set of twins in this year’s graduating class. Taya is headed to Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics of Woburn. Talia plans to study in a real estate prep program. CLASS OF 2022 OFFICERS: Left to right, Krista Ann Castle, vice president; Charles Theodore Bono, secretary; Madison Bridget Goyetche, president; and Anthony Jeff rey Cicolini, treasurer. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY PRESIDENT: Victoria Rose Quagenti after receiving her diploma. She plans to attend Clark University in the fall where she will study Biochemistry and Molecular Science, while minoring in Psychology. BIRTHDAY BOY: Nathan Ing, a senior honors student, turned 18 last Friday. At the request of Class Valedictorian Jason Patrick Ciampa, fellow graduates sang a chorus of “Happy Birthday” for him. Nathan is headed to Bentley University in the fall to study International Business.
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022 Page 15 A PROUD DAD: Saugus Selectman Jeff rey Cicolini with his son Anthony Jeff rey Cicolini. Anthony is the class treasurer and was one of three Marshals in this year’s class. He 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. ANOTHER PROUD DAD: Precinct 2 Town Meeting Member Robert J. Camuso, Sr., with his son, Jake Ryan Camuso, an Honors Graduate. Jake plans to attend Bentley University to study Business Finance. A FAMILY AFFAIR:Left to right, former Saugus High School Principal Michael Hashem joins his daughter Mikayla Chelsea Hashem and his wife, Gail Hashem before last Friday night’s Saugus High graduation ceremony. Mikayla Chelsea sang the National Anthem. She is a National Honor Society member in this year’s class and will head to the University of Massachusetts-Amherst in the fall to study Theater. Her mother Gail is a Biology teacher. A SPECIAL NIGHT: Precinct 5 Town Meeting Member Ronald Wallace, with his daughter, Abigail O’Shea Wallace. Abigail plans to attend Saint Anselm College to study Psychology. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) A MEMORABLE MOMENT: Last Friday (June 3) night was special for veteran Saugus educator Tracey Ragucci (right) who, with her husband, Scott, got to enjoy the graduation of their son Ryan, a Senior Honors Graduate and Advanced Academy Scholar. He plans to attend the University of Lowell in the fall to study Computer Science. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) SCHOOL STAFF: Pictured from left to right are Assistant Principals Kimberly Politano Burns and Frederick Doucette, faculty member Jill Krisiak and Assistant Principal Maureen Lueke. LINING UP: Graduating seniors get ready for their processional march. POMP & CIRCUMSTANCE: The Saugus High School Class of 2022 approaches the stage during last Friday’s 151st Commencement Exercises. THEIR FIRST SAUGUS HIGH COMMENCEMENT: Saugus High School Principal Brendon Sullivan and Saugus Public Schools Superintendent Erin McMahon preside over their initial Saugus High graduation ceremony. SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Left to right, Leigh Gerow, Ryan Fisher, John Hatch and Joseph “Dennis” Gould sit together on stage for commencement exercises. ELECTED TOWN LEADERS: Left to right, Selectmen Michael Serino, Debra Panetta, Jeff rey Cicolini and Corinne Riley join state Rep. Donald Wong (R-Saugus) at last Friday’s Saugus High School graduation.
Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022 MAKING MUSIC: Saugus High School Band and band conductor Justin Jones. NATIONAL ANTHEM: Mikayla Hashem sings “The Star-Spangled Banner” to open the 151st Commencement Exercises for Saugus High School last Friday (June 3). MAKING A POINT: Saugus Public Schools Superintendent Erin McMahon addresses the members of the Class of 2022. THEIR FINAL TIME TOGETHER: For the 165 graduating seniors of Saugus High School, last Friday night marked their fi nal hours as the Class of 2022. A CASCADE OF CAPS: At the end of the commencement exercises, the young graduates celebrate by fl inging their caps skyward.
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022 Page 17 Baseball Sachems fall short in tourney upset bid against Warriors By Greg Phipps T he Saugus High School base - ball team experienced both sides of a similar scenario in its two Div. 3 tournament games. In last Saturday’s preliminary round contest against Martha’s Vineyard at World Series Park, the Sachems fell behind 4-0 in the top of the first inning before battling back for an eventual 6-5 win. That script was fl ipped somewhat in Monday’s Round of 32. Saugus held a 5-4 advantage over the fifth-seeded Foxborough Warriors heading into the bottom of the seventh inning. But back-to-back home runs by Foxborough’s Ryan LeClair and Sean O’Leary gave the host Warriors a dramatic 6-5 victory. It was a tough loss to swallow for the 28th -seeded Sachems, who demonstrated that they were much more formidable than their regular-season record indicated. Monday’s defeat ended Saugus’s 2022 season at 11-11 overall with a postseason win on the resume. Saugus scored two playoff wins in last year’s tournament. Nathan Ing belted a home run and had two hits to lead the Saugus off ense. Ryan Anderson chipped in with two hits and an RBI, and Drew Gardiner and Braden Faiella also drove in runs. The Sachems had to fi ght to the fi nal day of the regular season to secure a postseason spot when they defeated Everett to get in. In last Friday’s comeback victory over No. 37 Martha’s Vineyard, Saugus scored twice in the bottom of the fi rst frame and four more times in the third to take a lead they would not relinquish. Anderson swatted two hits and managed two RBI to lead the way. Two other players — Cam Soroko and Anthony Cicolini — ended up with two knocks, followed by single hits from Anthony Macone, Michael Howard and Can Bernard. Ing was the winning pitcher, working all seven frames, giving up no hits and striking out 11 after replacing starter Ryan Mabee in the fi rst inning. Ending up just one inning away from making the Round of 16, the Sachems proved worthy of their tourney qualification. The team was in danger of not making the postseason after losing three straight and falling to 8-10 with two games left. Consecutive wins over Everett to conclude the regular schedule catapulted the Sachems into the playoff s. Saugus’s Ryan Anderson had a memorable off ensive game in the Sachems’ Division 3 preliminary round win over Martha’s Vineyard last Friday at World Series Park. Lady Sachems nab tourney win over Belchertown End tourney run to Austin Prep on Monday By Greg Phipps C oming into the 2022 season sporting a young squad, the Saugus High School softball team ended up exceeding preseason expectations by winning 14 games and nabbing a playoff victory in the process. The 27th -seeded Sachems hosted No. 38 Belchertown last Saturday in the Div. 3 preliminary round and came away with a convincing, six-inning, 13-1 triumph. Saugus moved on to Monday’s Round of 32, where it lost 12-0 in six innings to sixth-seeded Austin Prep. All told, the Sachems compiled a 14-8 overall record and went an impressive 13-5 after beginning the season 1-3. In the win over BelcherSaugus’s Devaney Millerick had a multiple-hit game and two RBI in a 13-1 victory over Belchertown in the preliminary round of the Division 3 tourney. town, ace pitcher Fallon Millerick notched her 13th victory of the season by working all six innings and surrendering just the one run on fi ve hits. She fanned two hitters and successfully pitched to contact. Offensively, the Sachems had it going as Devaney Millerick led the way with three hits and drove in two runs. She was aided by teammates Gianna Costa with two hits and two RBI and Felicia Reppucci with a double and two driven in. Felicia Alexander and Paige Hogan each added an RBI in the win. The lopsided preliminary-round victory was indicative of how well Saugus’s off ense had performed over the second half of the season. In fi ve of their seven victories during the final nine regular-season games, the Sachems outscored the opposition by a resounding 6620 margin. That spread improved to 79-21 after last Friday’s contest. The Sachems ran into a tough matchup at Austin Prep on Monday. The off ense went quiet and ended up with just two hits. Lily Ventre doubled and Reppucci added a single, but that was all the Saugus bats could muster. Though the Sachems will lose some key senior players from this year’s team, the future looks promising with several experienced, battle-tested players returning for 2023 — and a 14-win campaign and some playoff success to build on.
Page 18 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022 The Saugus High School Class of 2022 and where they are headed Alcantara, Paulo Sergio Almeida North Shore Community College (Graphic Design) Alcott, Charlie Aldred, April Elizabeth Alshihabi, Talal Omar Altschul, Austin James Anderson, Ryan Christopher Arsenault, Emma Grace Bambury, Zackery Anthony Barua, Turna Belyea, Andrew Robert Bennett, Ky-Aire Malik Benoit, Kain Weslee Bibeau, Ryenne Elizabeth Joy Bono, Charles Theodore Brehob, Audrey Theresa Brito Flores, Cesar Eduardo Britto, Samira Silva Calder, Dominic Joseph Callahan, Cadence Ann Camuso, Jake Ryan Caron, Jason Paul Castle, Jack Vincent Castle, Krista Ann Chorfi , Mohamed El Habib Ciampa, Jason Patrick Ciampi, Joseph Michael Cicolini, Anthony Jeff rey Coburn, Mekhi Lewis Costa, Gianna Rose Undecided Bridgewater State University (Early Childhood Education) University of Massachusetts-Boston (Computer Science) (Information not available) Endicott College (Accounting) Florida Atlantic University (Business) University of Massachusetts-Lowell (Business/Accounting) Clark University (Political Science, Pre-Law Track) University of Massachusetts-Lowell (Computer Science) Post-Grad Program University of Massachusetts-Boston (Undecided) Employment American University (Neuroscience) Undecided Career Education or Trade School North Shore Community College (Architecture) National Grid Endicott College (Nursing) Bentley University (Business Finance) Local 103 Union electrician Salem State University (Undecided) University of Massachusetts-Lowell (Pharmaceutical Sciences) University of Massachusetts-Boston (Undecided) Endicott College (Computer Science) Merrimack College (Computer Science) Bentley University (Accounting) Clarke-DeFronzo, Amanda Marie University of Miami (Health Science and Premed) Union Sacred Heart University (Nursing) Cromartie, Mateus Love Corey Cyckowski, Carolina Grace D’Eon, Mary Elizabeth De Lima, Alex Silva University of Massachusetts-Boston (English) Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (Dental Hygiene) Employment University of Massachusetts-Boston (Computer Science) De Oliveira, Victor Luca Campos (Information not available) DeSantis, Lindsey Faith University of Connecticut (Animal Science/Pre-Vet) Diaz Perlera, Rosa Maria DiFlumeri, Dariana Emily Doherty, Kyle John Dow, Nathan George Duarte Souza, Bernardo Ekasala, Talia Ekasala, Taya Elder, Summer Lily Erickson, Andrew Scott Espinal, Elario Luis Faiella, Nolan William Ferrara, Christopher James Finnegan, Brianna Catarina Fiore, Georgia Ann Flickinger, Austin Christopher Freehling, Jason Tyler Froilan, Sydney Arline Garcia, Amber Lorraine Garcia, Lucca Vieira Gardiner, Drew Thomas Giardullo, Brianna Marie Gillespie, Sean Thomas Goodwin, Hailey Elizabeth Goyetche, Madison Bridget Greer, Nova Maia Employment Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics (Master Esthetician) Salem State University (Nursing) Salem State University (Undecided) Undecided Real Estate Prep Program Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics Year Off Employment Career Education or Trade School Undecided Post-Grad Program Undecided Endicott College (Exercise Science) University of Massachusetts-Lowell (Civil Engineering) Plymouth State University (Computer Science) University of Massachusetts-Lowell (Zoology) North Shore Community College (Cosmetology) University of Massachusetts-Amherst (Mechanical Engineering) Endicott College (Business Management) Endicott College (Nursing) (Information not available) Savannah College of Art & Design — SCAD (Film and Television) Nichols College (Business) University of Massachusetts-Lowell (Criminal Justice) McCabe, Kyleigh Victoria McCarrier, Jocelyn Grace McCarthy, Meghan Ann McGovern, Lindsey Rose Michel, Bedonia Anne Migliore, Anthony Carmelo Millerick, Fallon Rose Mills, Hayley Elaine Mills, Kyler Leo Moloney, Ryann Alexandra Monahan, Jason Allen Moody, Dylan James Morley, Tyler James Morris, Jordan Marie Morsett, Crystal Amber Hilaire, Kerrhia Bien-Aime Ipati Hogan, Kyle Richard Howard, Michael Christopher Huntsman, Jenna Ann Ikomi, Oscar Tama Ing, Nathan Israelson, Cassandra Nicole Johnson, Arianna Elizabeth Joseph, Christelle Jubeili, Diane Mustafa Jubeili, Rayaan Mustafa Kanj, Tia S. Kembo, Crystal Fosung Keohane, Lyndsey Nicole Khun, Jocelyn Angelisa Laws, Alexandra Marie Lazarus, Nathan Paul Ledbury, Chase Raymond Limbanovnos, Maria Lopez, Saviel Duamel Lusso, Larissa Lea Mabee, Ryan Matthew Machado, Christian K. Macone, Anthony David Majano, Dallana Janeth Malcolm, Ryan Patrick Maldonado, Sheyli Gabriela Manderson, Tyrone John Marcom, Nathan James Haralabatos, Ioannis Harry Hashem, Mikayla Chelsea Career Education or Trade School University of Massachusetts-Amherst (Theater) Salem State University (Undecided) UMass-Lowell (Computer Science and Cybersecurity) Peterson School (Plumbing) North Shore Community College (Undecided) Career Education or Trade School Bentley University (International Business) Fitchburg State (Communications Media: Film/Video Production) University of Massachusetts-Lowell (Psychology) Bunker Hill Community College (Undecided) Salem State University (Computer Science) Salem State University (Nursing) Suff olk University (Biotechnology) Brown University (International and Public Aff airs) University of Massachusetts-Boston (Criminal Justice) Employment (Nail Salon) Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics (Master Esthetician) North Shore Community College (Undecided) Trinity College (Economics) Suff olk University (Criminal Justice) Employment Bryant University (Finance and Psychology) University of New England (Animal Behavior) Air Force University of Massachusetts-Amherst (Finance) Employment Career Education or Trade School Salem State University (Business Administration) Fitchburg State University (Undecided) Wentworth Institute of Technology (Biomedical Engineering) Margeson Osgood, Jamie Elizabeth Undecided Marquez, Andrea Lucia Martin, Samantha Robinson Martinez, Alycia Rosalie Martinez, Alyssa Victoria Mazin, Randy Michael Brigham Young University-Provo (Illustration & Art) University of Nottingham (Neuroscience) University of Massachusetts-Lowell (Exercise Science) Clark University (Theater and Community Youth and Education Studies) University of Massachusetts-Lowell (Electrical Engineering) Mbuga-Kazibwe, Kenneth Montgomery Northeastern University (Computer Engineering) University of Massachusetts-Lowell (Nursing) Hampshire College (Visual Arts) University of Massachusetts-Amherst (Accounting) University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (Neuroscience) North Shore Community College (Undecided) Salem State University (Undecided) University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (Nursing) University of Massachusetts-Lowell (Undecided) Employment (Red Dog) University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (Nursing) North Shore Community College (Undecided) (Information not available) National Guard Lynn University (Biology) Salem State University (Nursing) 2022 | SEE PAGE 20 MacEachern, Mark Thomas Bridgewater State University (Undecided) MacEachern, Matthew Michael Employment
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022 Page 19 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler No better news than this — The Class of 2022 Some of our super-negative readers might be complaining this week that there’s not very much news in the paper. Actually, in the context of things, it was a pretty slow news week, which gave me the luxury of focusing my time and energies on the greatest story worthy of coverage in this week’s paper — the 151st Commencement Exercises of Saugus High School. For a town the size of Saugus, with 172 graduating seniors being honored on the turf of the new Christie Serino Jr. Memorial Stadium and 132 of those students going onto college, what better way to make the most of our news pages this week than by chronicling a special night for these proud Saugus High students. They’ve earned every bit of the coverage we have provided in this week’s paper — and probably more if I had more room and time. I made a point last Friday of arriving 90 minutes before commencement exercises so I didn’t have to worry about getting caught in traffi c or fi nding a nice spot close to the stadium. I also like to arrive at these events early so I can photograph and interview as many class leaders and Saugus High staff as I can before the event gets rolling. One thing I do enjoy is milling around in a crowd of proud and happy teenagers with high expectations of their next career moves. Please tell me another place in Saugus where you can feel such positive energy, good karma and contagious optimism than on a sports stadium where 172 teenagers who have been together at Saugus — many of them for four years — who are spending their final hours together before they enjoy weekend barbeques, cookouts, parties and other family outings. And most of them are looking forward to huge plans as they contemplate their lives after High School — so many happy faces, laughter, emotional embraces and great chemistry between the students and the parents and other family members who turned out for a milestone night. Thousands of photos and videos were shot to preserve the memories of the 2022 graduation night. What a huge, happy story that the participants will remember for the rest of their lives. I have covered a number of these events over the years. In the early part of my career, I used to look upon a graduation assignment as a boring and tedious task — one of those grin and bear it assignments. Not exactly heavy lifting if you spend two hours and then rush back to the newsroom and fi le a story to go with the photos that were shot. Oh, a few of them were fun, except for the parking and traffi c logistics — like going to a Central Catholic graduation, which is usually very spirited and with a lot of tradition. But the school is in a part of Lawrence where the narrow streets become a parking lot, so you have got to know when to leave so you don’t get caught in the traffi c jam. And, besides working a tight deadline, the editors at The Eagle Tribune (where I worked for 18 years) didn’t give you much space — maybe seven to eight paragraphs’ worth — to go with the best photos shot. The Eagle-Tribune is a regional paper, so there’s not a lot of space when you have two dozen graduations to cover in Greater Lawrence and Southern New Hampshire in a given night. By contrast, I get as much space as I need to tell the Saugus High School graduation story in multiple articles and photographs. And, basically, this week’s paper is the most comprehensive graduation coverage of the seven that I have been involved with during my time at The Saugus Advocate. The fun part of reporting commencement here When I show up at a commencement at Saugus High, I like to mill around with the graduates and talk to them while I look for interesting photos to shoot. And I keep my ears open. Artistic mortarboards are always fun to photograph. Last Friday, I noticed some of the artistic students comparing their colorful creations, so I asked them to get together for a group shot to show off their works of art. Then I overheard some students near the goalpost closest to Route 1 talking about somebody having a birthday. “So, who is the birthday boy?” I asked. Within seconds, somebody tells me it’s Nathan Ing, who was celebrating his 18th birthday on graduation night. Somebody points me to Nathan, and I get my photo of the birthday boy. Later the class sang “Happy Birthday” to Nathan, and I knew what it was all about. While milling around in the crowd, I asked a few of the students if they knew of twins or triplets in the class. The students gave me names and pointed me in the direction of those twins. I was able to talk to three sets of graduating twins last Friday night and get their photos. If you have enough patience and curiosity, there are all sorts of stories you can dig up at a graduation ceremony in Saugus. At least, that’s the way it has been for me in the seven Saugus High graduations I have covered since 2016. So, if you are disappointed that you didn’t get to read more government news in this week’s issue of The Saugus Advocate, you won’t get any apologies from me. I spent six to seven hours alone this week selecting photos, enhancing them on my computer and preparing identifi cation lines (photo cutlines). And I spent most of my work week researching and writing about the Class of 2022. It was time well-spent in an otherwise low key news week. A giant “Shout-Out” to Mike Hashem We didn’t receive any nominations from our readers this week to recognize good examples of Saugonians who deserve to be publicly praised for their contributions to the betterment of Saugus, so I will nominate former Saugus High Principal Michael Hashem, who stepped down from his administrative post a year ago to return to the classroom as a math teacher. In the time I have gotten to observe Mike in his interactions with the student community, he has been one of those great local educators who loves the kids and would do anything for them. This year’s graduation was special for Mike. He got to enjoy graduation night with his wife, Gail, who is a veteran Biology teacher, and their daughter, Mikayla Chelsea, a Honors Graduate who was selected to sing the National Anthem at this year’s graduation. On a night when Mike really didn’t need to be there, he showed up about an hour early to help out Brendon Sullivan and others handle some logistical matters for the graduation. But anyone who knows Mike wouldn’t be surprised that he would show up again to help out. It’s in his nature. During his welcome address, Saugus High Principal Sullivan expressed his appreciation for everything Mike does for the school and the students. Sullivan called Mike “my mentor and my friend” and a teacher “extraordinaire” — in other words, an educator that many can be proud of. Mike Hashem deserves a thousand “shout-outs.” In the runner-up slot, let’s have some generous “shout-outs” for all of the parents, grandparents, siblings, teachers, mentors and many others who helped contribute to the scholastic achievements and happiness enjoyed by the 172 members of this year’s graduating class. 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 ShoutOut.” No more than a paragraph; anything longer might lend itself to a story and/or a photo. Firefi ghter Memorial Sunday (June 12) The Saugus Fire Department will host its annual Firefi ghter Memorial ceremony on Sunday (June 12) at the Central Fire Headquarters at 27 Hamilton St. at 10 a.m. Friends and family are welcome to attend — honoring all who served. All are welcome! National biological honor society inducts Saugonian Saint Anselm College student Julia Azzari of Saugus, a biology major in the class of 2023, has been accepted into the Chi Zeta Chapter of Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta), a national biological honor society, for the 2021-2022 academic year. Students are invited to join the society if they have THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 21 —Contest— SKETCH OF THE WEEK GUESS WHO GOT SKETCHED! If you know the right answer, you might win the contest. In this week’s edition, we continue our weekly feature where a local artist sketches people, places and things in Saugus. Got an idea who was sketched this week? If you do, please email me at mvoge@comcast.net or leave a phone message at 978683-7773. Anyone who between now and Tuesday at noon identifi es the Saugonian sketched in this week’s paper qualifi es to have their name put in a green Boston Red Sox hat with a chance to be selected as the winner of a $10 gift certifi cate, compliments of Dunkin’ in the Food Court at the Saugus Square One Mall. But you have to enter to win! Look for the winner and identifi cation in next week’s “The Sounds of Saugus.” Please leave your mailing address in case you are a winner. (Courtesy illustration to The Saugus Advocate by a Saugonian who goes by the name of “The Sketch Artist”)
2022 | FROM PAGE 18 Page 20 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022 Rivera, Elisha Cristin Nguyen, Kevin Noel, Rick Kerby Nolan, Taya Therese O’Rourke, Sean Patrick Ogresevic, Amela Oliveira, Bruna Queiroz Orent, Emily Ann Ormond, Kristiana Cecilia Ortiz, Alejandro Manuel Peacock, Sarah Jessica Pearson, Roger James Penachio, Kali Ann Perez-Pelaez, Angela Michelle Perrin, Lania Phat, Natalie Maridee Phillips, Kylie Irene Porcaro, Christopher Alfred Quagenti, Victoria Rose Ragucci, Ryan Matthew Regnetta, Christopher John Rego, Elise Danielle Reppucci, Felicia Elizabeth Reyes, Nayeli Alexandra Worcester Polytechnic Institute (Aerospace Engineering) Bunker Hill Community College (Undecided) Saint Anselm College (Nursing) North Shore Community College (Accounting) Suff olk University (International Relations) North Shore Community College (Undecided) Oliveira Do Nascimento, Douglas Henrique Omerovic, Melisa Bucknell University (Engineering) University of Connecticut (Undecided) North Shore Community College (Nutrition) Employment Emmanuel College (Criminology) Employment University of Massachusetts-Lowell (Pharmaceutical Sciences) Saint Anselm College (Early Childhood Education) Suff olk University (Computer Engineering) University of Massachusetts-Boston (Criminal Justice) University of Massachusetts-Boston (Business Management) Salem State University (Business/Accounting) Clark University (Biochemistry & Molecular Science, minor Psychology) University of Massachusetts-Lowell (Computer Science) Employment (Union Electrician, Local 103) University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (Communications) University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (Undecided) Bunker Hill Community College (Undecided) Robbins, Matthew Michael Rodriguez, Markanthony Rosa, Nicholas Anthony Sanders, Tre Wynter Scalisi, Sophia Marie Sforza, Alexandria Paige Shea, Rachel Rose Skane, Brooke-Lyn Sosa, Emanuel Alexander Stephens, Maxxine Jane Tennent, Jenna Faletra Tibbetts, Rose Destiny Trabucco, Dominic Rocco Turilli, David Serafi no Valley, Samantha Lee Vasi, Anthony Ventre, Massimino Charles Vetrano, Kevin Michael Vong, Daren Dara Walker, Anthony Christopher Wallace, Abigail O’Shea Walsh, Tayla Marie Wentworth, Stephen Pasquale Zabroski, Cameron James Cleveland State University (Music Therapy) Employment Montserrat College of Art (Photography or Cinematography) Employment — Union Rosales Marquez, Faniely Chanel Employment Russell, Makenna Marie Employment Bridgewater State University (Business) Stonehill College (Psychology) Schulze Harris, Briana Deandra Virginya North Shore Community College (Biology) Segovia Quintanilla, Edrick Josue Mass. Coll. of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (Dental Hygiene/Predental) Nichols College (Criminal Psychology) Emmanuel College (Premed) Year Off Employment Plymouth State University (Forensic Psychology and Criminology) Coastal Carolina University (Public Health) Career Education or Trade School University of Massachusetts-Amherst (Business Administration) Merrimack College (Undecided) Rivier University (Nursing) Mass. College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (Physical Therapy) North Shore Community College (Fire Science) Merrimack College (Undecided) North Shore Community College (Computer Science) Salem State University (Computer Science) Saint Anselm College (Psychology) University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (Undecided) (Information not available) Northeastern University (Cybersecurity)
1. Guantánamo Bay 2. The Boston American League team 3. Swans 4. George Jones and Dolly Parton 5. USA 6. Carp 7. Sauna 8. Prohibition 9. Holyoke 10. 1976 11. A castle 12. Yukon 13. Viet Nam 14. The Continental Congress 15. After Babe Ruth left Boston in 1918, the Red Sox did not win a World Series until 2004. 16. Israel and Vatican City 17. A wave 18. Queen Elizabeth II (Victoria reigned for 63 years, whereas Elizabeth has reigned for over 70 years.) 19. Nomar Garciaparra 20. Cracker Jack (introduced at Chicago’s fi rst World’s Fair) THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022 Page 21 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 19 completed at least three semester courses in biological science, of which at least one is not an introductory course, and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, as well as a GPA of 3.0 or higher in their biology department major. Beta Beta Beta was founded in 1922 at Oklahoma City University — the Alpha Chapter — and has grown to more than 626 chapters throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Chi Zeta, the chapter at Saint Anselm College, was founded in 1996. 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 copies of their books “Murder at Breakheart Hill Farm” and “Breakheart Reservation” for sale as well. 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 at 791-2315988 or email LDELD@shore.net. Juneteenth at the Saugus Public Library The Saugus Public Library is pleased to present two programs about Juneteenth this month. On June 16: Juneteenth. What is it? Should I celebrate it? Join THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 22 Savvy Seniory Senior BY JIM MILLER Adaptive Clothing Takes the Stress Out of Dressing Dear Savvy Senior, What kinds of clothing options are available to mobility challenged seniors who have a difficult time dressing? Looking for Mom Dear Looking, The chore of dressing and undressing in traditional clothing can be diffi cult, time-consuming and even painful for millions of people with certain health and mobility problems. Fortunately, there’s a wide variety special clothing, known as “adaptive clothing,” that can help with most dressing challenges. Here’s what you should know. What is Adaptive Clothing? Adaptive clothing is specially designed garments for people with mobility issues, disabilities and cognitive challenges who have a diffi - cult time getting dressed. This type of clothing incorporates discreet design features to make dressing and undressing easier, while still having the outward appearance of typical clothing. Depending on your mom’s needs, here are some of the many diff erent types of adaptive clothing options that could help. For self-dressing seniors who suffer from Parkinson’s or other disabilities that aff ect dexterity, there are pants, shirts, dresses and outerwear made with Velcro or magnetic closures instead of buttons and zippers, which are much easier to fasten and unfasten. But be aware that Fame? 10. Queen Elizabeth II was the first British royal family member to send an email — in what year: 1976, 1984 or 1997? 1. On June 10, 1898, the U.S. Marines landed where in Cuba? 2. In the early 1900’s what was nicknamed the “Beaneaters,” “Pilgrims” and “Plymouth Rocks”? 3. Legally, Queen Elizabeth II owns every one of what type of bird in the UK? 4. According to Guinness World Records, who are the two country artists with over fi ve decades on the Hot Country Songs chart? 5. June 11 is National Corn on the Cob Day; which country produces the most corn: Brazil, China or USA? 6. Goldfish belong in what fi sh family? 7. What common English word is a loanword from Finland? 8. On June 12, 1931, gangster Al Capone was charged with conspiracy to violate what laws? 9. In what Massachusetts city is the International Volleyball Hall of 11. In what building would you fi nd a bailey, a bastion and a bulwark? 12. On June 13, 1898, what territory was formed that now has Whitehorse as its capital? 13. The noodle soup pho is what country’s unoffi - cial national dish? 14. On June 14, 1777, what group stated, “Resolved, that the Flag of the thirteen United States shall be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the Union be thirteen magnetic closures are not suitable for those who have pacemakers. For those who are disabled or who have limited range of motion and need assistance dressing, there are adaptive pants with zippers or snaps on both sides of the pants that are easier to pull on. And a wide range of rear closure shirts, tops and dresses with Velcro or snap fasteners in the back for those who can’t raise their arms over their head. For wheelchair users there are higher back and elastic waistband pants that don’t slip down, as well as pants with fabric overlaps at the seat to allow for easier toileting access. For people with tactile sensitivity, there are garments you can purchase that have soft and stretchy fabrics without tags and are sewn with flat seams to help preventing chafi ng. And for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease there are one-piece jumpsuits that have a back-zipper access to prevent the wearer from disrobing inappropriately. Where to Shop? Because each person’s dressing needs and style is so specifi c, fi nding appropriate adaptive clothing can be diffi cult. Recently, mainstream clothing stores like JCPenney (jcpenney. com), Target (target.com) and Tommy Hilfi ger (usa.tommy.com) have started off ering a line of adaptive clothing for adults that combines fashion and functionality, but their instore options are limited. To get a bigger selection, visit the store’s stars, white on a blue field, representing a new constellation”? 15. What was the “Curse of the Bambino”? 16. On June 15, 1994, what country and city-state (both in the Mediterranean area) started full diplomatic relations? 17. In what would you fi nd spindrift, a curl and a trough? 18. Which monarch reigned longer, Queen Elizabeth II or Queen Victoria? 19. What shortstop from California had over 200 hits in 1997? 20. On June 16, 1893, what treat containing molasses, peanuts and popcorn was invented? website and type in “adaptive clothing” in their search engine. You can also fi nd a large selection at online stores that specialize in adaptive clothing like Buck & Buck (buckandbuck.com) and Silverts (silverts.com). Both of these companies have been selling adaptive clothing for decades and off er a wide variety of garments to accommodate almost any need, condition or style, for independent selfdressers and for those who need help. Some other adaptive clothing sites you should visit include Joe & Bella (joeandbella.com), Ovidis (ovidis.com), and IZ Adaptive (izadaptive.com), which sells clothing primarily designed for wheelchair users. And, if your mom is in need of adaptive footwear, Velcro fastening shoes (instead of shoelaces) have long been a popular option and can be found in most local shoe stores. Some other new lines of adaptive shoes that may interest her include Kiziks (kizik.com) and Zeba (zebashoes.com), which make fashionable sneakers and comfortable walking shoes that just slip on, hands-free, along with Billy Footwear (billyfootwear.com) and Friendly Shoes (friendlyshoes.com), which makes uniquely designed zip-on shoes. 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
THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 21 Page 22 Sharon Hinton for an informative discussion about Juneteenth at 6:30 p.m. in the Library’s Community Room. Sharon Hinton is an Adjunct Professor at Springfi eld College School of Professional and Continuing Studies, teaching adults in Community Development and Social Change and working with The People’s Academy, a technical/vocational institute in Boston, Mass. She is also president and founder of Black Teachers Matter. Please call the library (781231-4168, ext. 3107) to register for this free program or fi ll out the form on the website: www. sauguspubliclibrary.org. On June 20 (via Zoom): At 6:00 p.m. Annette Gordon-Reed will present “On Juneteenth,” the story of an American frontier defi ned as much by slavery as the cowboy, rancher or oilman. Annette Gordon-Reed is a Pulitzer and National Book Award-winning historian, as well as a Texas native and descendant of Texas slaves. This free event is presented in the American Inspiration Author Series in partnership with the Boston Public Library, the State Library of Massachusetts and GBH Forum Network. Please Register on the Saugus Public Library website (www.sauguspubliclibrary.org) to receive the Zoom link. Want to serve on the Finance Committee? The Saugus Town Moderator is seeking citizens interested in serving on the Town Finance Committee. The Finance Committee is responsible for reviewing all fi nancial articles coming before Town Meeting and making recommendations to the elected officials. Interested individuals can send an email to precinct4steve@gmail. com or a letter of interest to the Town Clerk’s Offi ce at 298 Central St., Saugus, MA 01906 attention: Town Moderator. Letters or emails should be submitted by June 24 for consideration. Surfing into Summer: Sat., June 18 Surf into summer with a free, beach-themed community event that includes crafts, games, snacks and raffles for kids and families. Invite family and friends! Saturday, June 18, from 1 to 3 p.m. — hosted by Cliftondale Congregational Church (50 Essex St. in Saugus). Visit cliftondalecc.org or call 781233-2663 for more information. Compost site now open The community’s compost site will be open to residents on Wednesdays and Saturdays from THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The site is located behind the Department of Public Works (DPW) at 515 Main St. Stickers are required to gain seasonal access to the site. Stickers may be purchased for $25.00 at the 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 781-2314036 with questions or for more information. We have a winner! Congratulations to Doug Pogson for making the right identifi cation in last week’s “Guess Who Got Sketched” contest. He was one of several readers answering correctly. But he was the only one to have his 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 Joyce Rodenhiser. Joyce is a very gentle lady who has quite a long list of accomplishments, but you would not know that by her words only — with sight of her actions! “Joyce is a doer who is always doing for others and for the betterment of her Community. She goes about her business, taking care to fi ll other’s buckets, some that were carelessly scooped by others, she leaves many feeling better just from her genuineness of care and concern. “The year 2015 found Joyce reigned in as Our Woman of the year. Quite an achievement! Of course, Joyce was totally surprised by such a deserving title! “She is a true giver who gives from the heart. Joyce has been a member of Saugus Garden Club and many enjoy her Books in Blooms library displays each year. Joyce is often found doing things for others, although in a quiet behind-the-scenes kinda way. She is always ready to lend a helping hand or a listening ear to neighbors and friends. Joyce is warm and inviting in conversations. “Joyce can be found supporting Veteran’s functions and our Town Events. “She is a Saugus native who loves her hometown! She spent 30 years as an educator, retiring in 2002 as a Teacher at Metropolitan Vocational School in Wakefi eld, but she still teaches … She Volunteered to teach children sewing at Saugus Public Library and spent time teaching knitting to Seniors at the Center who wanted to learn. “Joyce is a SAVE member who served as Secretary and Vice President and President through the years. She even taught an outreach to children about environmental learning. Joyce reigned with a quilting president title of the Hammersmith Quilters Guild. “She was also a familiar member of the Annual Town Meeting. Thank you for ALL you do and the many ways you shine your light out there for others through all your concern and education and desire of teaching! “Yours Truly, “The Sketch Artist” Concerts for vets Rockin 4 Vets presents “Homegrown Rock Concerts” and “Throw Back Thursdays” for New England Vets this summer at the Kowloon Restaurant’s outdoor venue on Route 1 North in Saugus. For tickets and prices go to Tickets@GIMMELIVE.COM. Home Grown Rock Lineup — doors open at 3 p.m. — concert at 4 p.m.: JUNE: June 19 — Roomful of Blues; June 26 — Entrain. JULY: July 10 — Fat City; July 17 — Victor Wainwright and the Train; July 24 — ft. Johnny A; July 31 — Anthony Gomes. AUGUST: August 7 — Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters; August 14 — Rockin the House! Deric Dyer; August 21 — James Montgomery, Christine Ohlman; August 28 — Veronica Lewis Tribute Bands — doors open at 6 p.m. — concert at 7 p.m.: JUNE: June 16 — Bad Make Bon Jovi; June 23 — Barefoot Rebel, Skynyrd; June 30 — Mystical Highway, Creedence Clearwater. JULY: July 7 — Go Your Own Way, Fleetwood Mac; July 14 — Cold Spring Harbor, Billy Joel; July 21 — Shot of Poison, Poison; July 28 — Aerosmith. AUGUST: August 4 — Chicago; August 11 — What A Fool Believes, Doobie Brothers; August 18 — Another Tequila Sunrise, Eagles; August 25 — Panorama, The Cars. SEPTEMBER: September 1 — Being Petty, Tom Petty; September 8 — Studio Two, The Beatles; September 15 — Completely Unleashed, Van Halen. If you would like to attend a show, please call Lauren at 617247-4112. Band photos are available upon request. Buy a brick to honor a Saugus veteran The Saugus War Monument Committee once again is sponsoring the Buy A Brick Program to honor all those who have served their country. If you would like to purchase one in the name of someone who is presently serving or has served, in the memory of a loved one, or just for someone from your family, school, etc., the general pricing is $100 for a 4” X 8” brick (three lines) and $200 for 8” X 8” brick (fi ve lines). Each line is a maximum of 15 characters. The improvement and upkeep of the monument on the corner of Winter and Central Streets rely on the generosity of donors through fundraising. The brick application must be in by Sept. 15 to ensure the bricks will be ready for Veterans Day. Please contact Corinne Riley at 781-231-7995 for more information and applications. SHS Class of 1962 plans 60th reunion Leaders of The Saugus High School Class of 1962 would like you to “SAVE THE DATE.” Their 60th Class Reunion will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Prince Pizzeria in Saugus. They are reaching out to contact fellow classmates as well as other alumni who would like to join them. The well-known 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 Volunteers needed at Saugus Food Pantry The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry is a partnership between the churches in Saugus to ensure that no one in our community goes hungry. The food pantry is located at Cliftondale Congregational Church, and churches and members of the community join together to donate their time and resources. The food pantry is in need of volunteers every Friday from 9:0011:15 a.m. To volunteer once or long-term, please contact Pastor Joe at offi ce@cliftondalecc. org or 781-233-2663. If you are looking for supplementary food assistance, the food pantry is open from 9:30-11 every Friday to those in need. Looking for book donations The New Friends of the Saugus Public Library are asking for donations of gently used adult hardcover and softcover fi ction for the ongoing book sale in the Community Room. They would also appreciate donations of gently used children’s books. Please limit donations at this time to only fi ction and children’s books; they do not have storage space for other genres or media. Please... clean and newer books only — no tattered pages, bad odors, stains or dirty covers! Books may be dropped off at the Main Circulation Desk during business hours. Please do not place donations in the outdoor book drops. Want to be a Knight? The Knights of Columbus is looking for new members to join. If you are interested in becoming a member of this local organization, please call 781233-9858. Food Pantry still open The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry continues to remain open on Fridays between 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. despite concerns over the Coronavirus. They have made adjustments to protect their core of volunteers and the needy people who receive the food. For the protection of volunteers & clients, and to limit personal contact and crowding/ gathering, the food pantry has been distributing prebagged groceries. Even though clients may receive items they don’t want or need, food panTHE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 24
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022 Page 23 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. 22 May 30-June 3, 2022 Copyright © 2022 Beacon Hill Roll Call. All Rights Reserved. By Bob Katzen 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: There were no roll call votes in the House or Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports local senators’ roll call attendance records for the 2022 session through June 3. The Senate has held 69 roll calls so far in the 2022 session. Beacon Hill Roll Call tabulates the number of roll calls on which each senator voted and then calculates that number as a percentage of the total roll call votes held. That percentage is the number referred to as the roll call attendance record. Thirty-six of the 40 senators did not miss any roll calls and have 100 percent roll call attendance records. This high level of participation can likely be attributed to the fact that under emergency rules adopted because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the vast majority of the 40 senators are not in the Senate chamber during a session. Most are watching and listening to the session from their home, business or Senate offi ce and casting their votes remotely. Senators’ remote votes are communicated to Senate officials during the session or prior to the session if senators are informed in advance that there will be a roll call vote. If a member wants to speak on an issue under consideration, they do so on a separate “debate phone line” and their voice is then heard in the Senate chamber and by anyone watching the broadcast online. The number of senators who had 100 percent roll call attendance records in the four years prior to the pandemic was lower than 2022 as follows: 28 in 2019; 20 in 2018; 24 in 2017; and 17 in 2016. It’s a Senate tradition that the Senate president only votes occasionally. Current Senate President Karen Spilka follows that tradition and only voted on 21 (30.4 percent) of the 69 roll calls while not voting on 48 (69.6 percent) of them. Only four senators, other than Spilka, missed any roll calls. Sens. Cindy Friedman (D-Arlington) and Sen.Joan Lovely (D-Salem) each missed three roll calls for a roll call attendance record of 95.6 percent. Sens. Sonia Chang Diaz (D-Boston) and Diana DiZoglio (D-Methuen) each missed only one roll and scored a roll call attendance record of 98.5 percent. Beacon Hill Roll Call contacted the four senators asking why they missed some roll calls. Sen. Lovely responded, “I was prevented from engaging in three roll call votes while working remotely because my Internet connection was interrupted. I have participated in every other roll call vote this session and submitted a letter on how I would have voted to the Senate clerk.” “The senator had some signifi cant food allergies and suffered an allergic reaction to lunch that day,” said DiZoglio aide Tom Arsenault. “However, she was grateful to have been able to get on the record with the clerk’s offi ce regarding her position on that particular amendment and recover in time to vote in favor of the bill.” Friedman and Chang-Diaz did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking them for a statement. SENATORS’ 2022 ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE RECORDS THROUGH JUNE 3, 2022 The percentage listed next to the senator’s name is the percentage of roll call votes on which the senator voted. The number in parentheses represents the number of roll calls that he or she missed. Sen. Brendan Crighton 100 percent (0) ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL SHOOTING AT A HOUSE OR APARTMENT (H 1803) — The House gave initial approval to a proposal that would impose up to a fi ve-year prison sentence and/or $10,000 fi ne on anyone who discharges an assault weapon, fi rearm, large capacity weapon, machine gun, rifl e, sawed-off shotgun or shotgun into a dwelling. Under current law this crime is a misdemeanor punishable by up to a 30-day jail sentence and/or $100 fi ne. “I filed this legislation to create a criminal penalty for shooting into a house or building because at that time there was a string of shootings into houses in Lowell and I discovered that our police department did not have the necessary tools to enforce the law,” said co-sponsor Rep. Rady Mom (D-Lowell). “I am very pleased that we are moving forward in making what was a misdemeanor, a felony,” said co-sponsor Rep. Colleen Gary (D-Lowell). Individuals firing guns at a residential home can kill the residents inside. It is not just shooting at an inanimate object. People should be able to feel safe in their own homes.” Supporters also said that under current law the punishment is disproportionate to the severity of this type of incident. They noted this crime, primarily committed by gang members, is often used as an intimidation tactic without regard for the innocent people in the home. PREGNANT AND POST PARTUM MOTHERS (S 2731) — Stuck in the House Ways and Means Committee for nearly three months, since March 7, is a measure, approved unanimously 40-0 by the Senate, designed to ensure that pregnant and postpartum mothers get necessary and potentially life-saving health care by extending MassHealth insurance coverage to 12 months after pregnancy. MassHealth is the state’s Medicaid program that provides health care for low-income and disabled persons. “The Massachusetts Senate has taken another step to combat inequities in maternal health,” said sponsor Sen. Joan Lovely (D-Salem), when the Senate approved the bill in March. “By extending postpartum healthcare coverage to a full year, birthing individuals will be able to access vital physical and behavioral health resources that will decrease mortality and severe morbidity and improve the overall health of parent and child, especially for our minority populations.” At the same time, Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) said, “The danger of dying during pregnancy or childbirth is still far too high in the United States, particularly for Black women. But the Senate is committed to continuing our eff orts to ensure pregnant and postpartum mothers and people who give birth receive the critical care they need and deserve.” FUNDS FOR HOMELESSNESS — The U.S. Department of Labor announced the awarding of more than $57 million in grants nationwide to organizations that help veterans experiencing homelessness fi nd meaningful employment and assist them in overcoming barriers to transition back successfully into the workforce. The grants include $1,506,323 for the Bay State including $501,834 For Volunteers of America of Massachusetts in Jamaica Plain; $184,489 for the Massachusetts Military Support Foundation in West Barnstable; and $820,000 for Veterans Inc. in Worcester. The funding will support 112 continuation grants totaling more than $37 million as well as 56 new three-year grants totaling some $20 million. “The pandemic further exposed the diffi culties faced by our nation’s homeless veterans,” said U.S. Secretary of Labor and former Boston Mayor Marty Walsh. “The Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program grants announced today will fund initiatives that help our veterans—particularly those in underserved communities—get the training and support they need return to the workforce and use their skills to make valuable contributions to our society.” Proponents also noted that the awards will enable recipients to provide a wide range of services to homeless veterans and those at risk of homelessness including learning occupational skills, attaining apprenticeships or on-the-job training opportunities and receiving job search and placement assistance. STATE BUDGET DEADLINE IS JULY 1 (H 4701/S 2915) — The House and Senate each appointed three members to a conference committee to hammer out a compromise version of the diff erent $49 billion plus versions of the fi scal 2023 budget passed by each branch. Reps. Aaron Michlewitz (D-Boston), Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D-Gloucester) and Todd Smola (R-Warren) were appointed by Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). On the Senate side Senate President Karen Spilka chose Sens. Michael Rodrigues (D-Westport), Cindy Friedman (D-Arlington) and Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth). QUOTABLE QUOTES “The alarm has been sounded. There is an inability of police departments to recruit and retain police offi cers. It’s deeply concerning because having diverse, well-trained and effective police professionals is a necessity. We need to study the issue, understand it better and focus on making sure we have police departments that are sufficiently staff ed with qualifi ed and diverse offi cers.” ---Sen. Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester) on his bill to create a special commission charged with taking stock of the police workforce challenges experienced by cities and towns across the state. “It is unacceptable that we as a country continue to live in a seemingly endless cycle of gun violence. Traditional approaches are not working, and we must do what we can to potentially save lives. I implore the Legislature to support the divestment of our public pension funds from gun and ammunition manufacturers and distributors in support of the American people who are victims and survivors of preventable gun violence, just as we did recently by divesting from companies in Russia following their invasion of Ukraine.” — State Treasurer Deb Goldberg. “As we publish yet another audit revealing a lack of cybersecurity training, we continue to see a pattern across the commonwealth, as inadequate cybersecurity training practices put government agencies in a vulnerable position at this time of heightened cyber threats.” — State Auditor Suzanne Bump on her report on the lack of cybersecurity training in the offi ces of district attorneys across the state. The auBHRC | SEE PAGE 24
Page 24 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022 BHRC | FROM PAGE 23 ditor recommended that the offices develop and implement policies and procedures which require newly hired employees to receive initial cybersecurity awareness training within 30 days of their hiring, as well as annual cybersecurity awareness training for all employees. “Without METCO, diversity would be virtually nonexistent in some districts.” — Dr. Ken Ardon, co-author of a study of the 56-year-old Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity (METCO) program under which some 3,200 mostly Black and Hispanic students from Boston and Springfield attend public schools in about three dozen surrounding communities. 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 leg- LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Essex Probate and Family Court 36 Federal Street Salem, MA 01970 (978) 744-1020 Docket No. ES22P1603EA Estate of: KATHLEEN M. CONNOLLY Date of Death: 11/08/2021 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by: Christopher R. Connolly of Rowley, MA and Rebecca D. Connolly of Saugus, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Christopher R. Connolly of Rowley, MA and Rebecca D. Connolly of Saugus, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve on the bond in unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 07/11/2022. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an tory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Jennifer M R Ulwick, First Justice of this Court. Date: May 31, 2022 PAMELA A. CASEY O’BRIEN REGISTER OF PROBATE June 10, 2022 For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-233-4446 or info@advocatenews.net islative 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 30June 3 the House met for a total of one hour and 42 minutes and the Senate met for a total of one hour and two minutes. Mon. May 30 No House session No Senate session. Tues. May 31 House 11:04 a.m. to 11:51 a.m. Senate 11:05 a.m. to 11:11 a.m. Wed. June 1 No House session No Senate session. Thurs. June 2 House 11:10 a.m. to 12:05 p.m. Senate 11:09 a.m. to 12:05 p.m. Fri. June 3 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019. - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Essex Probate and Family Court 36 Federal Street Salem, MA 01970 (978) 744-1020 Docket No. ES22P1232EA Estate of: THERESA L. WHITTREDGE Date of Death: 11/25/2021 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has Thomas R. Whittredge of Saugus, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Thomas R. Whittredge of Saugus, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve on the bond in unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 07/05/2022. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an tory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Jennifer M R Ulwick, First Justice of this Court. Date: June 06, 2022 PAMELA A. CASEY O’BRIEN REGISTER OF PROBATE June 10, 2022 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 22 try 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. Veterans invited to July 4parade in Wakefi eld The Town of Wakefi eld will be celebrating the 100th anniversary year of its 4th of July parade and activities. This will be their 74th physical parade. Parade organizers are inviting all veterans to participate in this historic event. There will be an air-conditioned trolley they can ride on along the parade route. There are usually between 60,000 and 80,000 people watching the parade each year. There will be a viewing stand near the end of the parade route with a limited number of seats available to veteran spouses and family to watch the parade. There is also the option to walk the route, though it can still be pretty hot sometimes at 5 p.m. (when the parade starts) in July! Anyone interested should contact Maureen Buckley, Veterans Coordinator, Wakefi eld Independence Day Parade Committee, at maureen.buckley@julyparade.org or by calling 781-572-2068. Let’s hear it! Got an idea, passing thought or gripe you would like to share with The Saugus Advocate? I’m always interested in your feedback. It’s been six years since I began work at The Saugus Advocate. I’m always interested in hearing readers’ suggestions for possible stories or good candidates for “The Advocate Asks” interview of the week. Feel free to email me at mvoge@comcast.net. Do you have some interesting views on an issue that you want to express to the community? Submit your idea. If I like it, we can meet for a 15to 20-minute interview over a hot drink at a local coff ee shop. And I’ll buy the coff ee or tea. Or, if you prefer to continue practicing social distancing and be interviewed from the safety of your home on the phone or via email, I will provide that option to you as the nation recovers from the Coronavirus crisis. If it’s a nice day, my preferred site for a coff ee and interview would be the picnic area of the Saugus Iron Works.
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022 Page 25 The COVID-19 Update Town reports 40 newly confi rmed cases over the past week, no new deaths By Mark E. Vogler T here were 40 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases over the past seven days through Wednesday (June 8), according to Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree. That ’s 18 fewer confirmed COVID-19 cases than last week. This week’s positive COVID cases reported to the town by the state Department of Public Health (DPH) increased the overall total to 9,276 confi rmed cases, according to Crabtree. There have been more than 490 confi rmed cases over the past seven weeks as the virus continues to hang around, causing some people to continue wearing masks at Town Hall even though they are optional. Meanwhile, the number of newly confirmed COVID-19 cases in Saugus Public Schools over the past week (from the period of June 2-8) was the same as last week — 14. 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 affected by this health pandemic,” Crabtree said. The town’s public health nurse, Teresa Riley-Singh, told the Board of Health at this week’s meeting (Monday, June 6) that there were 389 confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in Saugus last month (May). While noting that she believes that the number of cases are probably underreported because they don’t include people testing at home, Riley-Singh said it’s clear “the numbers are going down.” “Hopefully, we’ll see the numbers continue to dwindle,” she said. But, based on COVID-19 trends over the past couple of years, Riley-Singh said, she expects a spike in the COVID-19 cases within four months. “I expect the numbers to go up in September or October,” she told the Board of Health. Board of Health Chair William Heffernan asked Riley-Singh for her personal assessment of where the town stands with COVID-19. “I think it’s relatively safe,” said Riley-Singh, who continues to wear a mask to Board of Health meetings held in the Community Room of the Saugus Public Library. Residents who go into crowded areas indoors might consider wearing a mask to protect themselves, she said. “Wear a mask, if you feel comfortable,” she said, while noting that face masks are no longer required. 855-GO-4-GLAS We follow Social Distancing Guidelines! 781 233 4446
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