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SAUGUS Your Local News & Sports Online. Subscribe & Scan Here! CAT D Vol. 26, No.25 CAT -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday SAUGUS TRASH/RECYCLING CZAR S TE 781-233-4446 Friday, June 21, 2024 Returning to her roots Saugus native and career educator Carla Scuzzarella returns to Saugus High School as Associate Principal By Mark E. Vogler augus Public Schools announced in its recent community newsletter that lifelong Saugus resident and career educator Carla Scuzzarella – a 1976 Saugus High graduate – will be joining the school staff as the associate principal. “As she joins our team, Dr. Scuzzarella exROOTS | SEE PAGE 2 THE STRAWBERRY SQUAD DESSERT IS SERVED! Saugus Historical Society Secretary Joanie Allbee (left) and the society’s President, Laura Eisener, prepared the main course at last Saturday’s annual Strawberry Festival – Strawberry Shortcake. Please see inside for the story and more photos. (Saugus Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) MAN ON A MISSION: Saugus Director of Solid Waste & Recycling Scott A. Brazis began his job 20 months ago with a goal to fi nd people to fi ll vacant positions in the Solid Waste/ Recycling Department and to “give the residents the services they deserve.” He also dedicated himself to making sure all resident phone calls are answered. Please see inside for this week’s “The Advocate Asks” and more photos. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Mid-grade Regular $3.87 3.25 73 59 Over 45 Years of Excellence! Full Service $2.95 Order online at angelosoil.com

Page 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 21, 2024 ROOTS | FROM PAGE 1 pressed, ‘I am happy to come back to my hometown high school, and am very excited about joining the administrative team at Saugus Middle High School,” a short article in the newsletter said in making the announcement. “I look forward to working with the staff, students and families to make SHS an even greater place to learn and teach. GO SACHEMS!!” Welcome home. Dr. Scuzzarella, who is a Precinct 10 Town Meeting member, was one of four finalists for the Saugus School Superintendent’s job in 2016. After the School Committee hired 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 Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net David DeRuosi, Jr. to lead the schools, Scuzzarella accepted the position of Principal/Deputy Director at Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School in Wakefield, which she will be stepping down from to accept the associate principal’s job. Dr. Scuzzarella has spent 30 of her 44 years in the education field as an administrator. Prior to taking the Principal/ Deputy Director’s position at the Voke, she was principal at North Andover High School for nine years. And previously, she was principal at Beverly High School for four years. She began her career as a social studies teacher at Saugus High School in 1980. She was a member of the Saugus School Committee (1991-95), served on the Saugus Youth and Recreation Commission (1996-2005) and was a member of the Superintendent Search Committee (2013) that led to the hiring of Saugus Superintendent Michael Tempesta. Dr. Scuzzarella married her David Micu has been named the new Associate Principal of the Saugus Middle School. (Courtesy photo of Saugus Public Schools) high school sweetheart Frank Scuzzarella from the Saugus High School Class of 1976. They were married for 39 years before he passed away in 2022 after losing a battle to COVID-19. The Frank Scuzzarella Jr. Memorial Scholarship was created in his honor. Scuzzarella has two sons who followed their parents’ paths through local schools. ROOTS | SEE PAGE 8 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut Street We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-7 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Private Parties Private Parties 4-8 p.m. $10.00 8:30-11 p.m. $11. 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM 12-9 p.m. $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 21, 2024 Page 3 ~The Advocate Asks~ Saugus Solid Waste & Recycling Director Scott Brazis talks about the challenges of his first 20 months on the job Editor’s Note: For this week’s column, we sat down with Scott A. Brazis, the town’s director of Solid Waste & Recycling, to learn about the improvements he’s made and the challenges he faced since he began the job on Oct. 31, 2022. Brazis, a Saugus native, will turn 63 in July. He is a 1979 graduate of Saugus High School. Brazis was a standout hockey player for the Sachems, playing well enough to be inducted into the Saugus High School Sports Hall of Fame in 1996. He was an assistant hockey coach at Saugus High for two years followed by seven years as the head coach. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Forensics from the University of New Haven, where he also starred on the hockey team and was later inducted into the university’s sports Hall of Fame. Brazis earned his Master’s in Criminal Justice Administration from Western New England College. He also attended the John F. Kennedy School of Government Executive Program at Harvard University and Boston University’s Corporate Education Center, where he furthered his studies in leadership and critical thinking in the 21st century, with a focus on problem-solving in the public government sector. Brazis and his wife, Christine, will celebrate their 31st wedding anniversary next Wednesday (June 25). She grew up in Malden and owned a business in Saugus for a number of years. They have three children: Karlie, 28, who has a five-year-old son, Stevie; He’s retired from the Department of Corrections. He’s the early morning quality control supervisor. Ron started last March. Both are needed and tremendous additions to the office. I was by myself for a while when I started 20 months ago. The department had these positions there. The challenge was to ASKS | SEE PAGE 4 Eastern Bank Building on Rte. 1S 605 Broadway, #301 * Saugus (781) 233-6844 www.bostonnorthdental.com Scott Brazis served four and a half years as a Saugus selectman. (Saugus Advocate file photo) Zak, 24, who graduated from the University of New Haven two years ago and is currently scouting high school athletes for a company named Neutral Zone; and Lily, 20, a junior at Northeastern University who plays hockey. Brazis worked for 30 years for the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office, working his way up to second-in-command and overseeing a $65 million budget and about 750 employees. After retiring, he worked for eight years in the Fenway area of Boston for Northeast Security. Brazis served four and a half years as a Saugus selectman – including two and a half years as vice chair of the board. Brazis will be the guest speaker on Wednesday (June 25) night at SAVE’s 51st Annual Meeting & Dinner at Polcari’s Restaurant in Saugus. He plans to address the group on new initiatives and future plans at the CHaRM Center. Highlights of this week’s interview follow. Q: How many hours a week do you work as the town’s Director of Solid Waste & Recycling? A: Twenty-three hours a week. That’s the most I can work, as somebody who worked for the state and retired. Q: How many employees work in the Solid Waste/Recycling Department? A: There are three employees in the department. Bryan Moschella, who started last July, works full-time as the solid waste and recycling coordinator. Ron St. Cyr works 19 hours part-time a week. Dr. Priti Amlani Dr. Bhavisha Patel * Restorative Dentistry * Cosmetic Dentistry * Implant Restoration * Zoom Whitening * Teeth in a Day - All on 6 * Invisalign * CEREC Crowns (Single Visit Crowns) * Root Canal Treatment * Sedation Dentistry ~ Full Mouth Rehabilitation ~ Before After Window Glass & Screen Repair

Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 21, 2024 ~ The Old Sachem ~ Johnny Vander Meer’s pitching feat By Bill Stewart Y ou probably never heard of Johnny Vander Meer, but you should have. He is the only major leaguer to throw consecutive no-hitters. He was born in Prospect Park, New Jersey, on November 2, 1914, and his family moved to Midland Park, N.J., when he was 18. He was signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers as an amateur free agent in 1933 and assigned to the Dayton Ducks. 50 Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 His contract was then sold to the Boston Bees, the Boston National League team. The Bees sent him to their minor league team, Scranton Miners of the New York-Pennsylvania League. He didn’t do well there and was traded to the Cincinnati Reds’ minor league team, the Nashville Volunteers. Nashville sent him to the Durham Bulls. The manager of the Bulls at the time was Johnny Gooch, who was also the team’s catcher. Gooch was pretty astute with young pitchers and he worked tirelessly to improve Vander Meer. Johnny’s major problem was wildness and Gooch set out to lower the numbers. Vander Meer made his major league debut on April 22, 1937. During the season he had 3 wins and 4 losses and was sent back to Syracuse for most of the season. He was recalled in September of that year and he had back-to-back no-hitters in 1938. On June 11 he pitched against the Boston Bees and got his first no-hitter. Four days later, he went against the Brooklyn Dodgers in New York and duplicated his prior effort, a second no-hitter in a row. It was the first night game ever played in Ebbets Field, home of the Dodgers. This double no-hitter earned him the honor of being the starting pitcher in the All-Star game for the National League. He pitched three scoreless innings, allowing just one hit, and the Nationals went on to win 4-1. He finished the season with a 15-10 record and a 3.12 earned run average. He needed hospitalization later in the season – being treated for boils. He had a disappointing 1939 season after a great rookie season. He was 5-9 in 1939 with an ERA of 4.67. As the 1940 season got underway, he felt ill during spring training then later suffered an injury, slipping on a wet mound, and the Reds were not impressed with his accuracy. He was sent down to the Indianapolis Indians, where he had a record of 6-4. Cincinnati brought him back up in September and he had a 3 and 1 record that included a 12-inning game against the Phillies. The win got the Reds the National League Pennant. Pitchers batted in this period, so Vander Meer led off the 13th inning with a double. He advanced to third on a sacrifice bunt, remained at third on a single, then scored the winning run for the Reds. He made a single appearance in the 1940 World Series against the Detroit Tigers in the fifth inning of game five with the Reds trailing 7-0. He pitched three scoreless innings, but the Reds lost 8-0. This was the singular appearance of Vander Meer in a postseason game. He had a pretty good year in 1941 where he won 16 games and lost 12. On June 6, 1941, he pitched against Philadelphia and allowed a single hit. He later stated that it should have been a no-hitter because an error by the shortstop; Eddie Juist picked up a grounder then dropped it before tossing to first base. Vander Meer was an All-Star pitcher for the Nationals in 1942 and again pitched three scoreless innings. He finished the season with a record of 18-12. In 1943 his record was 15-16 for the second-place “The Old Sachem,” Bill Stewart. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Joanie Allbee) Reds, and he led the league for the third consecutive time in strikeouts. He joined the US Navy on March 3rd, 1944 and was stationed at the Sampson Naval Training Station in New York, where he played for the Navy baseball team. He returned to pitch for the Reds in 1946, but was never again the great pitcher of earlier days. He was traded to the Cubs in 1950 then was released. He was signed by the Cleveland Indians in 1951 and released in June. He then spent some time in the minor leagues, but was never the great pitcher again. He retired in 1951 and became a minor league manager for the Reds for 10 seasons and retired in 1962. We will probably never again see a pitcher toss two no-hitters in a row, especially now that they only throw for five to seven innings. I think that they now throw at 95 mph and their arms suffer and they retire early. (Editor’s Note: Bill Stewart, who is better known to Saugus Advocate readers as “The Old Sachem,” writes a weekly column – sometimes about sports. He also opines on current or historical events or famous people.) ASKS | FROM PAGE 3 see if there was anyone interested in working for the department and getting them to apply for the jobs. Q: Please tell me a little bit about how the Solid Waste/Recycling Department works. A: Ron starts at 6:30 in the morning, checking the trucks to make sure they’re empty. There are four trucks: two for trash and two for recycling. Q: Why does he have to check the trucks? A: You want to make sure ASKS | SEE PAGE 9

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Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 21, 2024 Northeast Metro Tech celebrates graduation of Class of 2024 S uperintendent David DiBarri was proud to share that Northeast Metro Tech celebrated the graduation of 292 students this year. In a ceremony held on Friday, June 7, at Melrose High School, Northeast Metro Tech bid congratulations and goodbye to students from the Class of 2024, several of whom spoke during graduation ceremonies. “As we stand on the brink of the next chapter of our lives, I am fi lled with hope and anticipation,” said Valedictorian Amanda Andrade Ferreira, of Malden. “We are ready to face the future, armed with the lessons we’ve learned and the strength we’ve gained from our experiences. We have proven that we can adapt, persevere, and thrive, no matter the obstacles.” Principal Carla A. Scuzzarella noted that this graduating class started their high school careers amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges it presented, and that they rose above those challenges to thrive at Northeast MetNeed a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? For more info, call (857) 249-7882 Dan - 1972 We’re Open on Father’s Day! MAJOR BRANDS AT DISCOUNT PRICES! Singles * Tins * Bundles * Boxes * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BOSTON CELTICS! Join Our FREE Rewards Program & SAVE Even More! NEW HOURS: OPEN MON. - SAT., 9 AM - 7 PM / SUN., 9 AM - 6 PM Humidor Specials! Starting as LOW as $99. Complete with Accessories R.Y.O. TOBACCO & TUBES ON SALE! Green Label Cigar Sale! Buy 2 Cigars, Get One FREE! A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 Rain fell though the sunshine at the Northeast Metro Tech Class of 2024’s graduation ceremony. (Courtesy Northeast Metro Tech) The Class of 2024’s class offi cers stand before their classmates. Pictured from left to right are Class President Kerryn Jean, of Melrose, Promotions Offi cer Kerry Jean, of Melrose, Vice President Dillon Veader, of North Reading, Treasurer Aina Saharan, of Malden, Secretary Nicholas Boissonnault, of Revere, and Samantha Jackson, of Saugus, who is Junior Class President. (Courtesy Northeast Metro Tech) ro Tech. “Like the classes just ahead of you, you are the defi nition of the word ‘resilient.’ You navigated through remote learning, virtual shop classes, and Zoom fatigue with steady determination. You found ways to connect with each other, even when physically apart. And through it all, you demonstrated an extraordinary capacity to care Celebrating Our 52nd Year Chris 2024 for one another, to support your classmates and to stay positive,” Scuzzarella said. “You helped bring the ‘normal’ back into our school.” Class President Kerryn Jean, of Melrose, told her fellow graduates that it’s okay if some of them are still searching for direction, and encouraged students to be themselves as they head into the world. “As we stand on the road of adulthood, it’s natural to feel a mix of excitement and uncertainty about the future. Some of us may have our paths mapped out, while others are still searching for direction. And that’s okay. Life is a journey, not a destination, and it’s perfectly normal to feel unsure at times. What matters most is that we stay true to ourselves, hold fast to our dreams, and never lose sight of the unique path that lies ahead,” said Jean. “Reflecting on our high school years, it’s hard to believe how much we’ve grown since those early days as freshmen. The challenges we faced, particularly with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, tested our resilience and adaptability. Yet, through it all, we GRADUATION | SEE PAGE 12 A double rainbow appeared over graduates during the ceremony. (Courtesy Northeast Metro Tech)

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 21, 2024 Page 7 Boston Arts Academy Foundation names Saugus woman vice president of philanthropy (Editor’s Note: The Boston Arts Academy Foundation recently issued the following press release.) T he Boston Arts Academy Foundation, a vital 501 (c) (3) charitable nonprofit organization, announced today that Amy Malkemes will be joining the foundation as the Vice President of Philanthropy. The BAAF raises critical funds for Boston’s only public high school for the visual and performing arts. In her role, Malkemes will oversee donor relations and drive philanthropic revenue while promoting the BAAF’s mission and the success of Boston Arts Academy students. “I firmly believe that access to a quality education is a true game-changer in one’s life,” said Malkemes. “I have had the privilege of experiencing firsthand the transformational impact of a Boston Arts Academy education, as my niece Cady Malkemes graduated as salutatorian of her class in 2021,” she said. “Having this professional opportunity to join the Boston Arts Academy Foundation as their new Vice President of Philanthropy is truly an honor. I look forward to raising the necessary funds to provide Boston’s best and brightest youth with access to a high-quality arts-intensive education,” she said. “As a proud alum of Boston Arts Academy, I am thrilled for my aunt to join the team that made my education at the school possible,” said Cady Malkemes. “The free fi ne arts education and creative academic space I had access to at the school profoundly infl uenced me into the person I am today. I am deeply honored to know that my aunt will now work to provide this unique access possible for future students!” Amy Malkemes comes to the Boston Arts Academy Foundation with over 20 years of experience in fundraising, including Director of Development roles at the Black Ministerial Alliance of Greater Boston, the UrPHILANTHROPY | SEE PAGE 12 RON’S OIL Call For PRICE Amy Malkemes joins the nonprofi t organization with more than 20 years of experience in fundraising. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) MELROSE, MA 02176 NEW CUSTOMER’S WELCOME ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER (781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884 100 GALLON MINIMUM

Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 21, 2024 Read, Renew, Repeat! Saugus Public Library launches its Kids 2024 Summer reading Program (Editor’s Note: The Saugus Public Library recently issued the following press release.) A s the school year winds down, the Saugus Public Library is winding up. If you’re looking for fun, educational activities, and summer programming to support your kids’ learning, stop by the Saugus Public Library. This summer, the Library presents “Read, Renew, Repeat!” the 2024 Summer Reading program. Activities include literacy support, storytimes, discounted museum passes, Massachusetts park passes, and take & make crafts. Families are encouraged to register their kids for the conservation-themed 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. For more information, or to register in person, stop by the Children’s Room at the library or visit the Kid’s Summer Reading page on our website. The Saugus Public ROOTS | FROM PAGE 2 Michael and Robert are Saugus High graduates and coach at the school. Dr. Scuzzarella has a Bachelor of Arts in History from Salem State College, a Master’s in School Administration Schools recommend that students read at least 20 minutes a day this summer. The program is open to young people, preschool through 6th grade. We’ll have their favorite titles, plus free ebooks, audio books, comics, magazines & music you can download using the hoopla and libby digital collections. Did we mention prizes? We’ve once again partnered with local businesses to reward summer reading. Many thanks to those businesses who have generously donated! We’ll have a full prize cart plus free books to give away. In addition, we’ll run drawings for ice cream, donuts, cookies, pizza, roller skating, bowling, mini golf, sports merch, and grand prize drawings for tickets to Canobie Lake Park and the North Shore Music Theater’s production of Beauty and the Beast - and more! In addition, there will be special visits by Wildlife Encounters, Vinny the Bubble Guy, the Saugus Fire & Police Departments, Star Wars charfrom Salem State College and a Master’s in Political Science and a Doctorate in Education from Boston College. Last fall she was named the Saugus-Everett Elks Club Educator of the Year. “It is especially meaningful to me as a Saugonian to be acknowlANNOUNCEMENT Summer Reading Program graphic acters, Toe Jam Puppet Band, plus bubble, magic, and puppet shows. Check out the Library’s online event calendar for up-to-date information. The library is here to help families create a summer reading routine that is fun for kids and their families. Turn off the media before bedtime, sit with a child, share a book, or read alongside them. Ask edged by the Saugus-Everett Elks Club, and I am happy my boys were there to share the evening with me,” Dr. Scuzzarella said last year. School Committee Member Ryan Fisher predicted the hiring of Dr. Scuzzarella would be a huge benefi t to the school district and lead to the betterment of education at the high school. “She’s a lifelong educator and SPS is very much where she wants to be,” Fisher told The Saugus Advocate. “She’s very much results oriented and I’m looking forward to the positive impact she’ll bring in the year ahead,” Fisher said. “She’s a lifelong Saugus resident, very active in local government on Town Meeting; she knows everyone in town and they know her.” Micu introduced as associREVERE AMERICAN LEGION POST #61 Is reopening soon! We are happy to announce that we have begun taking reservations for our function hall at 249 Broadway, Revere for events after May 20, 2024 For information, please call 781-284-9511 Leave your name and telephone number. ate middle school principal This month’s community newsletter from Saugus Public Schools also introduced David Micu as the new Associate Principal of the Saugus Middle School. He joined the Saugus Middle High School community this past school year (23/24) as the Middle School Assistant Principal. Micu has prior experience as a middle school math teacher, Dean of Students (K-12) and high school them questions, but above all, make it fun! Research shows that children who read during the summer months maintain literacy skills that they’ve worked hard to build during the school year. According to Reading Rockets.org, research with 116 fi rst, second, and third graders in a school in a middle class neighborhood found the decoding skills of nearly 45% of the participants and the fl uency of 25% declined between May and September. So, stay smart! Have fun! Stop by the library to register for summer reading, or to fi nd a just-right book for your child. It’s all free, all summer at the Saugus Public Library! HEADED BACK TO SAUGUS HIGH: Saugus native Carla Scuzzarella looks forward to a new job as Associate Principal at Saugus High School. (Courtesy photo of Saugus Public Schools) assistant principal in various Massachusetts public schools, according to the newsletter. Micu holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Western New EnROOTS | SEE PAGE 12

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 21, 2024 Page 9 Essex County Habitat for Humanity building affordable homes in Haverhill Applications now available for this homeownership opportunity! E ssex County Habitat for Humanity is pleased to announce that applications are available for an affordable homeownership opportunity in Haverhill. At 41-43 Curtis St., a duplex condominium will be built to include two three-bedroom homes on the property at the end of the dead-end street. The sale price of each will be $245,000 or less. The application deadline is Friday, August 16, 2024. Eligible applicants will have incomes up to 60% of area median income, which is adjusted for family size, and they will be chosen by a lottery system. Families interested in submitting an application are invited to attend one of the following information sessions to ASKS | FROM PAGE 4 the trucks are empty so the town doesn’t wind up paying for tonnage before they start the residential routes. When I got this job, I was told to make sure I checked the trucks in the morning before they started. Q: Who owns the trucks? A: The four trucks are owned by Republic. They bought out JRM, who served the town for many years. Republic bought them out in the fall of 2022. The meeting place for Ron is 6:30 in the Dunkin’ Donuts on Hamilton Street at 6:30 in the morning, Monday through Friday, and learn more: Thursday, July 18, at 6 p.m., in person at Haverhill Public Library, Johnson Auditorium, 99 Main St., Haverhill, Mass., or Saturday, July 20, at 10 a.m. remotely via Teams Meeting (link will be emailed). During the information session, potential applicants will learn about Habitat’s selection criteria and how to prepare a complete application. The selection criteria include housing need, ability to make mortgage payments of $1,500-$2,100/ month and willingness to partner with Habitat, such as participating in the construction of the home and other Habitat projects. All Habitat-built homes are restricted to income-eligible buyers in perpetuity. To learn more and to registhe trucks start their routes at 7 a.m. Q: What happens if Ron finds stuff in the trucks? A: If they have stuff in them – very rarely does it happen – if there is, WIN Waste Management is open, and they can go down there and dump. But I don’t recall that happening. Q: What’s the biggest challenge? A: The biggest challenge is to make sure the trash and recycling on a given day is picked up. You don’t want any missed residents. You make sure that they do their routes and complete them. If residents complain that their trash and recycling was ter for an information session, visit: www.essexcountyhabitat.org/opportunities-haverhill/ About Essex County Habitat for Humanity: This is the local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, the largest nonprofit homebuilder in the world. Essex County Habitat builds decent, safe and affordable homes in partnership with the families who need them. Each partner family works at least 240 sweat equity hours alongside volunteers to build their home and then carries an affordable 30-year mortgage. To help fund their work, Essex County Habitat operates a ReStore (located in Lawrence) where they sell quality new and previously owned furniture, applimissed, Bryan will get the call and will make sure that we know that a resident was missed. Republic does its best to get somebody over there to pick it up so it won’t be out there for days. We’ve had challenging days when trucks break down. That means the route won’t get finished, and it just throws the whole week out of sync. Q: How many complaints does your office field? Architectural Rendering ances, building materials and home goods at greatly reduced prices. To donate, A: We keep track of them. We average 225 a month for complaints. That could be trash or recycling. We’re talking about trash and recycling. Nobody cares about it until there’s a problem. When it’s a problem, it’s on the top of everybody’s list. When I first stepped in the office, on the first day there were 166 voicemails waiting. When somebody calls, we call them back. The residents are very happy when we get J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Grant money enabled Saugus Solid Waste & Recycling Director Scott Brazis to get this gate installed at the entrance to the CHaRM Center last October. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler). Joe Pierotti, Jr. volunteer or learn more, please visit EssexCountyHabitat.org back to them. If you call the office, you are going to get a returned call. If you didn’t, it’s an oddity. Q: How many people get served? A: Republic services 10,300 homes in the town of Saugus. We do not service businesses. 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Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 21, 2024 ASKS | FROM PAGE 9 were going into our trash tonnage. The residents are paying for their trash to be taken – not businesses’ trash. Businesses can hire any disposal company they would like. They could hire Republic to get their dumpster. But they have to pay for it. We pay Republic to pick up and haul the trash for us. And we pay the tipping fee for WIN. Those are the two big bills that come out of trash and recycling. We have one year left on our contract with Republic, which expires on June 30, 2025. Saugus has a manual, not automated system. Republic has hinted that they’d like to go the automated route. But the three barrels per single family home is in the bylaw that would have to be changed. Q: What was the goal when you began as director of solid waste and recycling? A: The foundation was here. My goal was to see if we could find people to fill the office and give the residents the services they deserve. That was accomplished, thanks to the manager and everybody in town government who helped us. We streamlined some things to make the department better for the residents. We’re here to offer a service to the residents, and I’d like to see it run as smoothly as possible. Q: Have the complaints gone down since you began work? A: I’m glad to say they have. It takes a lot of people to help the department be successful, from the town manager and his staff to the DPW director and his staff – even women who answer the phone in the office. Everybody has helped. It’s not a department where you think you can do everything on your own. Q: What are some of the things you’ve done to make the department more effective? A: We’ve had a problem on Eastern Avenue. It was notorious for large amounts of illegal dumping. With grant money, we put two solar cameras down there. If people do illegal dumping down there, we’re going to be able to tell who. We’ve got another camera at one of the town’s buildings. Q: What are some of the other issues you are dealing with? A: We have a dumpster at the CHaRM Center [Center for Hard to Recycle Materials] This trash dumpster at the CHaRM Center stores illegally dumped mattresses picked up by the town. Grant money paid for it and the protective cover on top. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) A pile of tires that sets near a dumpster containing hard plastic are among the materials being recycled at the Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM). (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Receptacles holding paper and cardboard, computers, console TV’s and flat screen TVs and computer monitors are popular stops for town residents visiting the CHaRM Center behind the Department of Public Works Building at 515 Main St. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) where we have to put illegally dumped mattresses. That’s an additional cost right now. Q: How many illegally dumped mattresses are we talking about? A: In a year’s time, it’s upwards of 70 – the mattresses are at least $50 to dispose of. Before November 1, 2022, the town would pick them up. But the state law went into effect that bans mattresses from disposal in the trash. We’ve had to tag 106 mattresses that were left for trash pickup. The town has offered the names of five businesses that take away mattresses. We give people five names and let them make the best deal. Since last August, we’ve been tagging illegal mattresses left in the trash. With spray paint, we put a number on it. If that mattress winds up someplace else in town, we know where it came from. The fact we don’t take mattresses anymore has to do with state law and has nothing to do with the town. The cheapest and easiest way to get rid of a mattress is to pay $25 to get your old mattress taken away when you have the new one brought into the house. If the state thought about it before they put the new law into effect, they should have put seven receiving stations for mattresses strategically placed around the state. I think that would have been a good idea. Q: What’s the best indicator that recycling is working in Saugus? A: If the tonnage goes up; that’s something we’ve begun tracking. In the calendar year 2023, the town reported collecting 1,633 tons of recycling material. If it’s over that when we add up the numbers for 2024, we can say that the residents are doing a better job of recycling. Q: What are some of the other improvements you’re making? A: There used to be a Jersey barrier with a chain and a padlock at the entrance to the CHaRM Center. With grant money, we bought a gate and we put signage up there. The gate went up last October. We put speed bumps in the CHaRM Center. And we bought cones with grant money. The chain had been there 30 years, I’m told. It looks better now and it looks more professional. I guess we didn’t want the dump to look like a dump. Q: What’s with the slogan “Trash Never Sleeps,” which is printed on the back of your t-shirt and also on the front? A: That was my idea. Everything else has been a team effort. Neil Young once wrote a song “Rust Never Sleeps.” After being on the job a few months, I said to myself, “You know something, I guess the trash never sleeps. It’s always going to be there. Trash never takes a day off. I’m in the process of getting it trademarked. Q: How many people have these t-shirts like the one you’re wearing? A: Everyone in my department, all of the DPW workers and the women who work in the office. Anybody who works for the town and has a reason to be up in the CHaRM Center or has anyEarly in his time as Director of Solid Waste & Recycling, Scott Brazis coined the phrase “Trash Never Sleeps” and put it on t-shirts that are now worn by any town employees involved with the CHaRM Center. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) thing to do with trash or recycling has one. All it does is make us all visible and lets people know we’re up there if they need some help or have a complaint. I must say that 99 percent of the people who come up here appreciate it and like it to its fullest. Let’s face it, we’re out there in the community. When you’re at somebody’s house tagging the trash or putting a notice in the mailbox, residents are pretty much going to know that you work for the town. Q: Have you had any dealings with WIN Waste Innovations? A: My only dealings with WIN had to do with Republic’s concerns about having to wait in line to drop off trash at the incinerator. So, we did a study on it and found out that Republic trucks were waiting an average of 57 minutes. I was there one day and trucks were waiting for two hours. ASKS | SEE PAGE 13

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 21, 2024 Page 11 Fans salute Celtics, Banner 18 at championship parade today new England native, Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla uses his religious values to lead team to the nBA title By Joe McConnell A fter a five-year drought between championship parades, Boston’s iconic duck boats are being rolled out today (June 21) to escort the Boston Celtics around the city for Boston sports fans to cheer them on once again after they secured Banner 18 Monday night, June 17, at the TD Garden. They ended up defeating the Dallas Mavericks going away, 10688 to win the 2024 NBA Finals four games to one. Led by Jaylen Brown, the NBA Finals MVP, and Jason Tatum, the Celtics have jumped over the Los Angeles Lakers, their longtime rivals, in championship banners, 1817 after the Game 5 win over fifth-seeded Dallas, the western conference champs. There’s also a local element to this championship story that makes it more compelling in the eyes of the partisan Boston fan. Second-year Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla was born in Johnston, R.I. on June 30, 1988. He attended Bishop Hendricken High School, an institution noted for its excellence in sports for decades in the Ocean State. Mazzulla was an integral player on three of its state championship boys basketball teams, including hitting a last-second shot to secure the third title in his senior campaign. Mazzulla went on to play for the West Virginia Mountaineers, where as a freshman in 2007, he helped the team win REMEMBERING| FROM PAGE 5 do like the fact that somebody you grew up with finds you in the middle of nowhere and helps you out,” Walsh said. One of the relatives was named Arthur DeFranzo. “My father was Arthur’s brother Raymond. I was the first born after my uncle’s death,” DeFranzo said. “I was born on Sept. 29, 1946, and I’m a 1964 Saugus High graduate. I heard stories that when he was in High School, that he was a tough guy and that nobody messed with him,” he said. Staff Sgt. DeFranzo’s niece Linda Call, of Saugus, said her uncle was probably about 5-foot-three and weighed close to 130 pounds. “He was a the National Invitation Tournament (NIT). The Mountaineers made the NCAA Tournament in 2008, and were able to upset Duke in a second-round game. Mazzulla was credited with 13 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists to help lead his teammates past the Blue Devils. He then suffered a shoulder injury the following year. But as a redshirt junior, Mazzulla led the Mountaineers to the 2010 NCAA Final Four as one of the team’s captains. However, they lost to eventual champion Duke in a semifinal game. Prior to that contest in the Elite 8 game against Kentucky, Mazzulla scored a then-career-high 17 points to help his teammates pull off the upset. As a senior, Mazzulla averaged 7.7 points and 3.8 rebounds per game. Throughout his collegiate career, he had 700 points and 340 assists. Mazzulla started his coaching career at Glenville State as an assistant in 2011. Two years later, he became an assistant at Fairmont State, before becoming an assistant for the Maine Red Claws, the Celtics G League team during the 2016-17 season. He returned to Fairmont State to become its head coach in 2017, before returning to the Celtics organization in 2019 as one of the NBA’s team’s assistant coaches. He was promoted to head coach for the 2022-23 season, taking over for Ime Udoka. One year later, he guided the team to the organization’s 18th championship, the youngest coach ever to win an NBA title in the hislittle guy, but brave, and people said he felt invincible and never believed he was going to die,” Call said. “My father said he used to go down to the railroad tracks to collect coal from the trains,” she said. Call said her favorite story came from a letter that Staff Sgt. DeFranzo wrote to his sister, who was Call’s mom, Mary. “I was going through my mother’s stuff and found the flowers all dried up in a letter. Arthur sent them from England before he went to Normandy for the D-Day invasion,” Call said. “I took the flowers with me last year and left them in Normandy,” she said. Call, her niece Colby and great-niece Claire went on a REMEMBERING | SEE PAGE 12 Relatives of Army Staff Sergeant Arthur Frederick DeFranzo stand in front of the Medal of Honor Monument across the street from the VFW Post 2346 Hall named in his honor. From left to right are Gary Walsh, of Wilmington; Sean Walsh, of Atkinson, N.H.; Arthur DeFranzo, of Hampstead, N.H.; Marilyn Felice, of Saugus; Linda Call, of Saugus; Joanne Olsen, of East Hampstead; and Jane Himaras, of Saugus. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) While doing his postgame media obligations Monday night following the victory over Dallas that clinched the organization’s 18th championship, Boston Celtics second-year head coach Joe Mazzulla proudly proclaims his love for God on his shirt, a sentiment that he has also passed along to his team. (Courtesy photo/X) tory of the league, beating out former Celtics player-coach and legendary Hall of Famer Bill Russell by months. But what struck many fans throughout this year’s playoff run was Mazzulla’s references to his faith in God during postgame press conferences. After the Celtics won the championship on Monday night, he was seen wearing a shirt with the words “BUT FIRST…LET ME THANK GOD” on it. As a devout Roman Catholic, he’d recite the rosary hours before home games, while walking around the fabled parquet court at the TD Garden with rosary beads his wife, Camai Roberson Mazzulla, made for him out of remnants from the original Celtics floor. His players to a man bought into his ideals, often citing God during their postgame media obligations after Monday’s game. Mazzulla uses his religious values to establish in some cases his coaching strategy. His message is simple: Great leadership is centered around humility and selflessness, and he believes his players reflect that philosophy. He recently said: “You see it right in front of your face, and you see a group of guys doing it, and it doesn’t get the appreciation and the recognition that it deserves.” In this day and age, where many shy away from publicly professing their religious beliefs, Joe Mazzulla is not afraid to follow the word of God. Through his lifestyle, he has become a championship coach in the long and storied history of the Boston Celtics. But he has also proven that he’s more importantly a winner off the court.

Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 21, 2024 REMEMBERING| FROM PAGE 11 special trip to France last year. There, they met a war reenactor who took them on a tour to the place where DeFranzo fell on June 10, 1944, in Vaubadon. Call said she also went to the beach where her uncle landed “in the second wave between 11 o’clock and Noon” and she threw the rose petals that he had picked up in England before the Normandy landings. The relatives broke out some scrapbooks with old news clips, which continues every time there’s a family function that focuses on Staff Sgt. DeFranzo. “All of us were born years before he died, and we’re learning more about him as the years go by and we’re trying to keep his legacy alive,” Call said. “His memory is alive in the rest of us. He has brought this family back together,” she said. Call called DeFranzo “a very family-oriented man who was very dedicated to his family and devoted to his mother.” “He was having $60 of his paycheck sent to his mother GRADUATION| FROM PAGE 6 remained united, eager to explore the mysteries of high school life and create lasting memories together.” Salutatorian Muhammad Fazeel, of Winthrop, told classmates that despite having different paths through high school, each graduate shared a common goal of excellence. “Standing before you today fills me with immense pride and gratitude. We are here to celebrate a significant milestone in our lives, the culmination of four years of hard work and dedication. Each of us has traveled a unique path through this school, pursuing different shops and pathways. Yet today, we stand united, side by side, in the same field,” said Fazeel. “Throughout high school, we had the opportunity to explore various careers – from robotics to plumbing, electrical to cosmetology, business tech to health assisting, and many more. Despite the diversity of our trades, we shared a common goal: to excel in our chosen fields and prepare for the future. This shared ambition created a sense of unity among us, showcasing the breadth of our collective achievements and bridging the gaps between our various shops.” every month. He was a compassionate person. His father died two years before Arthur died. So, everything revolved around his mother.” DeFranzo had four brothers and six sisters. He was a 1938 graduate of Saugus High School. Two years later, he became the first man in Saugus to volunteer for military service, according to a May 28, 1995, column in The Boston Globe by Jeremiah V. Murphy that was included in the scrapbook. At age 25, DeFranzo was also the first Saugus man killed during the D-Day invasion. “It was Arthur DeFranzo and men like him that enabled the allies to win World War II and preserve our freedom,” Murphy wrote in his column. “So the years have gone by and the memories have become misty. We should never forget Arthur DeFranzo and the men like him who served so valiantly.” DeFranzo was in the 100th American Infantry Division in the 18th Infantry Regiment of “The Big Red One.” He received the Silver Star because of his bravery during the liberation of Mandeville-en-Bessin. He PHILANTHROPY | FROM PAGE 7 ban League of Eastern Massachusetts, and Lena Park Community Development Corporation. Most recently, she served as the Director of Advancement at Cathedral High School in the South End; Amy provided leadership to a team of development professionals, raising $2.8 million annually. During her time at Cathedral, she provided vital support and oversight to Cathedral’s successful $60 million Cathedral Now, Cathedral Forever campaign, ensuring A gathering of relatives of Arthur DeFranzo shared stories about him last Monday on the 80th anniversary of June 10, 1944, when he died for his country. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) lost his life in the fields behind Chateau de Vaubadon. The Citation for the Medal of Honor he received posthumously tells the story of his gallant sacrifice: “For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life, above and beyond the call of duty, on 10 June 1944, near Vaubadon, France. As scouts were advancing across an open field, the enemy suddenly opened fire with several machineguns and hit that the school will remain open for the next 100 years. “I am incredibly excited for Amy to join our team,” said Denella Clark, President and CEO of the Boston Arts Academy Foundation. “I am confident her extensive experience with diverse organizations and proven track record for successful fundraising will help us reach our goals to create the best opportunities for our deserving students at the Boston Arts Academy,” Clark said. Amy is a Massachusetts native of Raynham and currently resides in Saugus. She received her bachelor’s degree at Gordon College, ma1 of the men. S/Sgt. DeFranzo courageously moved out in the open to the aid of the wounded scout and was himself wounded but brought the man to safety. Refusing aid, S/ Sgt. DeFranzo reentered the open field and led the advance upon the enemy. There were always at least 2 machineguns bringing unrelenting fire upon him, but S/Sgt. DeFranzo kept going forward, firing into the enemy and 1 by 1 the enemy emplacements joring in Social Work, and two master’s degrees from Bryn Mawr College, including a Master’s in Law and Social Policy and a Master’s in Social Service. When Amy is not raising funds for Boston’s youth, she is an active member of Calvary Christian Church and Good Hope Inc. in Lynnfield, MA. In her spare time, she enjoys watching both the Boston Celtics and New England Patriots, and in the summer, you may see her out with her husband on their Harley-Davidson. About the Boston Arts Academy Foundation: The Boston Arts Academy Foundation, an independent became silent. While advancing he was again wounded, but continued on until he was within 100 yards of the enemy position and even as he fell, he kept firing his rifle and waving his men forward. When his company came up behind him, S/Sgt. DeFranzo, despite his many severe wounds, suddenly raised himself and once more moved forward in the lead of his men until he was again hit by enemy fire. In a final gesture of indomitable courage, he threw several grenades at the enemy machinegun position and completely destroyed the gun. In this action, S/Sgt. DeFranzo lost his life, but by bearing the brunt of the enemy fire in leading the attack, he prevented a delay in the assault which would have been of considerable benefit to the foe, and he made possible his company’s advance with a minimum of casualties. The extraordinary heroism and magnificent devotion to duty displayed by S/Sgt. DeFranzo was a great inspiration to all about him, and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the armed forces.” 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was established in 1999 with a crucial mission. It exists to bridge the gap between the Boston Arts Academy’s allocation from Boston Public Schools and the true cost of a high-quality, arts-intensive, and college preparatory education. Each year, the foundation relies on the support of foundations, corporations, and individual donors to ensure the school can continue to offer a comprehensive arts and academic education. Your support is instrumental in shaping the future of Boston’s young artists and performers. ROOTS | FROM PAGE 8 gland University and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership/School Administration from Cambridge College. “I am thrilled to be stepping into the role Northeast Metro Tech Principal and Deputy Director Carla Scuzzarella is shown holding her Educator of the Year Award as she was flanked by her sons, Rob and Mike Scuzzarella, last fall. (Courtesy photo of Northeast Metro Tech) of Middle School Associate Principal for the upcoming school year. Having been a part of this incredible community as the Middle School Assistant Principal this past year, I look forward to building on the many positive steps we have taken to improve the overall culture of the school and to continue creating opportunities for student success,” Micu said. “I am committed to working tirelessly alongside our dedicated staff, parents/guardians, and students to ensure that Saugus Middle School continues to be a place of growth, learning, and inclusivity.”

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 21, 2024 Page 13 Fallen officer remembered 39 years later T Seven area students receive Harold Vitale scholarship awards he family of the late Saugus Police Officer Harold L. Vitale observed the 39th anniversary of his death in the line of duty with the awarding of seven scholarships in his memory last Saturday (June 15) at the Officer Vitale Memorial Park on Ballard Street. This year’s list of recipients: • Eric Bridges – Saugus, The Winchendon School • Yasmina DeAngelis – Nahant, Pingree School • Luke Ellis – Revere, Revere High School • Casey Flynn – Lynnfield, Lynnfield High School • Anthony Forte – Peabody, Peabody High School • Matthew Lewis – Revere, St Mary’s High School • Isabella Morello – Ipswich, Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School “We are excited to be able to host our annual scholarships awards ceremony hosted near the anniversary date of his ultimate sacrifice, June 18. The event allows us an opportunity to meet deserving students and their families,” said Les Vitale, brother of the late officer. “For over 30 years we’ve hosted the ceremony at the Memorial Park named after Harold to honor his life and reflect on his years of service and sacrifice.” Dick Vitale said that “the cost of a secondary education is soaring and continues to be a challenge for students and their families further compounded by things like the Covid outbreak, a struggling economy, rising interest rates and a shaky stock market. By providing scholarships serves to cover a small part of the student’s overall costs.” He went on to say, “This day provides us a great sense of pride and allows us to spend time at the Park named after Harold here in Saugus where Harold ASKS | FROM PAGE 10 We’re the host community, so why can’t two Saugus trucks a day be able to circumvent the line? I’m asking that Saugus trucks be allowed to circumvent the line. I would think that the host community should get a little preference. If the inScholarship recipients, pictured from left to right: Anthony Forte, Eric Bridges, Luke Ellis, Yasmina DeAngelis, Casey Flynn, Isabella Morello. Missing from the photo was Matthew Lewis, who was competing in the MIAA State Baseball Tournament. (Courtesy photo) worked protecting the community and where we experience the continued support of Town officials, members in public safety and enjoy the day with the Saugus community.” Bob Vitale, a retired Transit police officer, went on to say that “hosting this event around Father’s Day is great and is the time of year when families typically make time to celebrate milestones like High School graduations and the college acceptance decisions.” He added, “On top of that June 14th is Flag Day and is Harold’s birthday, so it’s a special day for us though it’s hard to believe 38 years have passed and we’re still hosting this event.” Niece and nephew Victoria Vitale-Bingham and her brother Nicholas Vitale added, “Uncle Harold would have turned 80 so it’s pretty cool knowing we’ve been cinerator weren’t in Saugus, we wouldn’t present this thing. I talked to the company in February and had another conversation in April. A company representative said they would get back to me. This is something that would improve the level of service. If the Republic trucks were out of there in seven minutes, that handing out these scholarships during our entire adult lives for over 30 years now. Even though we grew up without having him around us, this Reception and our August charity golf outing allowed us to get to know him and be part of turning a tragedy into a sense of pride and lets us stop to recognize the police officers like him for their service to the community,” said Victoria. Nick Vitale added that “we’ve gotten to meet some of his retired co-workers over the years and hear some great stories about him and we’ve even gotten to know some of the current members of the Department that stop by every year to pay their respects. They have a tough job so we’re proud to show our support and respect them for walking the Thin Blue Line every day.” Eileen Vitale, wife of the late officer, remarked, “June would be 53 more minutes that Republic trucks would be out on the route collecting trash. That would really help out because they’re playing a catchup game all week. If a truck breaks down or spends an amount of time waiting in line at the incinerator, that’s going to throw the day off. Q: Anything else that you 18th will always be a tough day for me to get through, but I love all that we do to remember Harold. The Memorial Park Reception, giving scholarships, and our annual golf tournament are good days for me. Our charity work allows us to continue supporting victim’s advocacy programs of some great organizations that helped me get through the difficult times like the National and NE C.O.P.S. (National Concerns of Police Survivors and N.E. C.O.P.S.) and the N.L.E.O.M.F. (National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund). They are amazing organizations who helped us out back in 1985 and we stay involved and give back to them with our support to this day.” The Officer Vitale Memorial Fund, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization and was created in 1992 some seven years after Officer Vitale’s death. Officer would like to say? A: I really enjoy this job and find it’s a lot of fun. I was a selectman for four and a half years. I really enjoyed that and felt I could contribute to the town. I feel like now I’m contributing again to the town. What I feel is making solid waste and recycling successful is the effort of everyone in town who we’ve Vitale was killed in the line of duty in the early morning hours of June 18, 1985, while attempting to make an arrest when he was dragged over 1,000 feet to his death. Officer Vitale was 42 at the time, married to his wife, Eileen, and lived in Ipswich with three children: Paul, Michelle and JacLyn. Officer Vitale’s badge #17 was retired upon his death. The Officer Vitale Memorial Park was constructed by the Town of Saugus in 1992 in his honor. The Memorial Fund Annual Golf Tournament will be held once again on the first Monday in August at Ipswich Country Club – for the 28th time. Information submitted by Les Vitale, President Officer Harold L. Vitale Memorial Fund, Inc. ℅ Conifer Hill Advisors, LLC, 99 Conifer Hill Dr. Suite 202 Danvers, MA 01923 or visit on the web at www. vitalememorialfund.org asked for help has given us help. The women in the office – everyone helps – I don’t want anybody to think this is an individual effort. It’s a department. We’re a three-person department, but it takes a lot of people to make this department work, and everybody who has helped us has been gracious.

Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 21, 2024 Strawberry Festival raises nearly $1K for Historical Society By Tara Vocino S aturday’s Strawberry Festival raised approximately $500 to $1,000 to benefit the Saugus Historical Society at the American Legion. “June was the only time you could grow strawberries,” Historical Society President Laura Eisener said. “It is one of the first fruits to ripen of the season.” Eisener was dressed in a bonnet, representing how Saugus was farmland in the 1980s, which is when the Historical Society first began the Strawberry Festival tradition. Besides the festival, the society puts on six lectures a year, including spring programs that honored Medal of Honor recipient Arthur DeFranzo, who was the first casualty of Worl War II in Saugus, and early industrialist Edward Pranker who built the mills on Central and Elm Streets, which still stand. The Garden Club is an important addition to the festival, as they sold plants outside on the lawn. Margie Berkowitch made a strawberry quilt, and Eisener thanked the American Legion for letting the Historical Society use the building Saugus Historical Society Secretary Joanie Allbee put whipped cream on a sundae. for the day. Saugus Historical Society Secretary Joanie Allbee said they had last minute necessary cancelations that would have left a lot of triple multitasking duties, and volunteer Linda Call stepped up, rolled up her sleeves, pitched right in, cutting the strawberry shortcakes and the fresh strawberries. Also, volunteer Karen Rakinic showed up and served strawberries with Allbee until the end, doing an excellent job at customer service. Sitting at a table were sisters Lucia Beechwood, 7, and Saugus Garden Club, shown kneeling, from left to right: Maureen Murray, Sue Palomba and Debra Panetta; Standing: Kathleen Nadeau, Lorraine Wilton, Garden Club Co-President Lorraine DiMilla, Ruth Berg, Frances Rogers, Elizabeth Hunt, Helen Fahey, Lorraine D., and Karen Speziale, sold plants outside of the American Legion during Saturday’s Strawberry Festival. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Maya Beechwood, 5, with their mother, Carolina Beechwood, who said it was the best shortcake they ever had and they’d come back for more. Topping choices were strawberries or mixed berries. “We’re always trying to get involved with the community,” Carolina Beechwood said. “We’re always looking for family-friendly activities to enjoy together.” At another table was Tonya Chadwick, who said she loves her community and she’s been attending the festival for at least 20 years. “You get to see people who you don’t see on a regular basis,” said Chadwick, who saw her high school classmate Christopher Tarantino at the event. “We are going to check out the jewelry vendors after we eat our shortcakes.” Chadwick stressed the importance of attending the anHistorical Society President Laura Eisener (at right) and Historical Society Secretary Joanie Allbee reminisced on when Saugus was farmland in the 1980s. Dog Treat: Shown from left to right are Wendy, Nicholas, dog Chloe and Jason Swible enjoyed strawberry shortcake. nual event, because if people don’t go, it’ll go away, and that will be sad. One of many enjoying a shortcake was Wendy Swible, who said she likes to support the Historical Society. “It’s good to know your neighbors,” Swible said. “How else do you know your neighbors?” She said the shortcakes and hot dogs were delicious. Their dog, Chloe, 11, who is a chihuahua and dachshund, enjoyed a scoop of whipped cream and a hot dog. Garden Club Treasurer RanSisters Lucia Beechwood, 7, and Maya Beechwood, 5, with their mother, Carolina Beechwood, said it was the best shortcake they ever had and they’d come back for more. dy-Sue Abber put a hot dog on a bun – donated by local businesses. Shown at left are Carrie DiChiara and Nathaniel Chadwick; at right are Brenda DiChiara and Tonya Chadwick, who said Saugonians must attend the Strawberry Festival to continue the tradition.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 21, 2024 Page 15 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Good morning, Saugus Summer is officially underway, and that means parents with school-age kids are going to be looking for things to do for the days on which they don’t have vacation activities planned. For parents who are interested in a wide variety of activities in a nice, cool environment – relief from the summer heat as well as a place to find things to do that are actually cool – check out the Saugus Public Library. The Summer Reading program is already underway. There are also some events that kids will find educational, engaging and entertaining. Parents who would like to get their kids outdoors can count on some fun activities and special events at two locations: • The Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site at 244 Central St. Call 781-233-0050 or check out the website https:// www.nps.gov/sair/index.htm. There are a lot of great nature and history programs offered at the park during the summer months. • Breakheart Reservation at 177 Forest St. Call 781-2330834 or check out the website https://www.mass.gov/locations/breakheart-reservation. It’s a great way to get exercise and enjoy nature and everything that makes the great outdoors a wonderful place to be on a summer day. During my eight-plus years of covering Saugus for The Saugus Advocate, I’ve run into a lot of parents whose kids have never been to either place. And that’s a shame – to have any Saugus families unfamiliar with two great natural resources like Breakheart Reservation and the Saugus Iron Works. There’s all sorts of free activities and opportunities awaiting Saugus kids this summer in the wilds of Saugus. Saugus celebrates the Celtics Some avid Boston Celtics basketball fan used the Saugus Soldiers and Sailors Monument to salute the 2024 NBA champions after their series-clinching victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night (June 17). “We went out this morning and saw the sailor sporting a Celtics jersey,” said Laura Eisener, who writes the weekly “Saugus Gardens” column for The Saugus Advocate. “It’s kind of nice to see this tradition when one of BosA SAUGUS SALUTE TO THE CELTICS: The sailor on the Saugus Civil War monument has been given a Celtics jersey to celebrate their 18th NBA championship. (Courtesy photo of Laura Eisener) ton’s team wins their trophy, whatever sport it may be,” she wrote in an email to me accompanying a photo of the “green team” fever displayed at Saugus Centre. I asked Laura to give me some historical context about this kind of celebration. “It usually happens when one of the teams wins a championship, like when the Bruins win the Stanley Cup or the Patriots win the Super Bowl etc. It’s kind of a mystery who does it, since it’s a pretty public spot, even late at night I would think,” Laura said. “Some people figure it’s a policeman who does it since otherwise they might tell them they couldn’t climb up on the monument. But I really have no idea who does it, and if it’s the same person every time or different people,” she said. “I don’t remember the Red Sox jersey on there but I might just not have been there on the day after they won - Bruins and Patriots I have definitely seen. Since the soldier on the other side is wearing a greatcoat, you can’t get a jersey on him, but the sailor is a bit easier to manage. The jersey is a bit askew because they can’t get it all the way on over the elbows.” Well, it’s been 16 years since the Celtics won their 17th NBA title – 16 years ago to the same day (June 17) that the Celts won their most recent banner – Banner 18. Friends who are sports fans have some good memories intertwined with accomplishments of their team. Sixteen years ago this past Monday after watching a Red Sox-Phillies game in Philadelphia with good friend and fellow journalist Jack Knarr, we watched the Celts beat LA for the NBA title in a motel room in Chester, Pa., near Widener University. It was a memorable night and was one of the last Phillies-Sox series we watched together before Jack passed away in 2018. Jack was a 76ers fan and loved basketball and was happy to see the Celts beat the Lakers that night. He was happy, too, about his Phillies, who went on to win the 2008 World Series – a year after the Red Sox won their title in 2007. If you are a passionate sports fan, watching your favorite team win a title in the company of good friends or family makes the memory more lasting. Kane’s won the donut bet against Dallas Kane’s Donut owner Maria Delios has had a lot of fun this week, rubbing it in on social media after winning a bet with Rings Donuts of Dallas on the NBA championship series. Because of the Boston Celtics’ victory over the Dallas Mavericks, Rings will be sending a dozen of its donuts and a pound of its coffee to Saugus as payback for losing the bet. Kane’s put up a dozen donuts of its own to go with a pound of Stella Blue Coffee. But those donuts and the coffee will be staying here in Saugus, and Delios will get to gloat until the next sports wager. Kane’s has been a frequent participant in friendly wagers against other donut shops across the country over the years. But it’s been a few years since a sure bet. The Boston sports teams haven’t won a title since the New England Patriots beat the LA Rams, 13-3, in the February 2019 Super Bowl. Summer Concerts “In The Park” Here’s some good summer music to your ears. Once again, the Saugus Public Library and the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site will be teaming up to bring free outdoor concerts “In The Park” at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. The Squeezebox Stompers, a Boston area Americana Roots band, will kick off the summer series on July 10. “They’ve performed Americana, Cajun, zydeco, blues, folk, and originals all over New England for the past 15 years,” according to promotional information provided by the Iron Works. “Members of the band have received Boston Music Awards and Songwriting Awards. They are noted for their step-lively up-beat music inspiring audiences to get up and dance. Their instrumentation includes accordion, keyboards, fiddle, saxophone, harmonica, penny whistle, guitar, bass, and drums. The Squeezebox Stompers guarantee a rockin’ good time.” These free weekly concerts are open to the public and begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays beginning July 10 through August 28. Here’s the 2024 lineup: July 10: Squeezebox Stompers (Cajun & Zydeco). July 17: Memorylaners (50s & 60s). July 24: Mamadou (World Music, West African Rhythms). July 31: Sweet Soul Sounds (Motown, Funk, Hip Hop). August 7: Atwater & Donnelly (Trad. American & Celtic Folk & Dance). August 14: Ditto (Folk & Rock: 60s and 70s). August 21: Headlands (Folk, Country, Americana Pop). THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 17

Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 21, 2024 Saugus Gardens in the Summer Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable By Laura Eisener S till sated from last Saturday’s strawberry shortcakes, tonight we can enjoy the strawberry moon, as June’s full moon is often called. Yesterday was the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. Taking advantage of the long days for photosynthesis, most leaves have by now reached their full size, even species like rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus), whose leaves are later to emerge than those of most other trees and shrubs. Basketball fans are “all in clover” after winning their championship and looking forward to the duck boat parade today. Everywhere you look you see green, whether it is celebrants wearing Celtics jerseys or all that chlorophyll in the leaves! The many ornamental varieties of onions (Allium spp.) have been among the most talked-about plants this month, as so many have been blooming around town.Most of them bloom in shades of purple, from dark to light, and white flowering varieties are also seen quite often. It comes as a surprise when people encounter the bright yellow flowering species known as lily leek or golden garlic (Allium moly). The plant got its species name from a mythical herb in Homer’s Odyssey, given to the hero Odysseus by the Greek deity Hermes, the messenger of the gods, to protect him from sorceress Circe’s magic, although the herb was described as having white flowers, not golden. As you may recall, Circe had turned his shipmates into pigs, and Odysseus had to go to her island to rescue them. Several other bulbous plants have been proposed as the magical “moly” of the classical story, including snowdrops (Galanthus spp.). Donna Trumpler’s arbor has been draped in American wisteria for the past few weeks. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) While I can’t promise it will protect you from being turned into a pig, golden garlic is a pretty flower that blooms in early summer, and like its relatives it is not usually bothered by rabbits, groundhogs or other hungry animals. The flowers start out looking like small bells and open into six-pointed stars. This plant has many charms and serves as a nice contrast if planted among its purple flowering relatives. It is a very hardy perennial in our area. The Community Garden at St. John’s Church near Saugus Iron Works is beginning to bloom. National Cucumber Day was last Friday, June 14, and the cucumbers (Cucumis sativus) growing in the rectory garden have many bright yellow blossoms peeping out from under the leaves. Tomatoes and peppers are blooming, too, and we are enjoying the pretty purple flowers of eggplant (Solanum melongena). All promise of good things to come. Donna Trumpler in Lynnhurst has coaxed some beautiful blossoms out of her American wisteria (Wisteria fruteGolden garlic blooms in a Lynnhurst garden. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) scens) vine climbing on an arbor over a gate this summer. The vine had been struggling, but it has rewarded the extra watering and careful pruning with a profusion of flowers. Less aggressive than its Chinese and Japanese relatives, it is very suitable for fences and other structures that might be pulled down by the weight of the larger Asian species. The fragrance of wisteria is one of the charms of early summer. Although American wisteria grows wild only from Virginia to Texas, it seems to stand up well to our winters and is becoming more popular in New England gardens. As you might guess from looking at the shape of individual blossoms in the clusters, wisteria is a member of the bean family (Fabaceae), as is clover (Trifolium spp.). Like many pea family members, wisteria may have root nodules that process nitrogen from the air and increase soil fertility. This can create an excess of nitrogen within the plant and discourage it from blooming. Phosphorus in the soil genPurple blossoms of eggplant are flowering in St. John’s Community Garden. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) erally encourages flower bud formation on most plant species, so increasing phosphorus by using an appropriate fertilizer may encourage bloom. Excessive lawn fertilizers around flowering plants can also lead to decreased blossoms, since most lawn fertilizers, especially those formulated for spring applications, are very high in nitrogen. Other reasons for lack of bloom may include poor timing of pruning, or lack Cucumber blossoms came out last week for National Cucumber Day on June 14. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) The plant golden garlic comes with interesting mythical stories and small bell-shaped flowers that become star-shaped when fully open. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) of sunlight. Editor’s Note: Laura Eisener is a landscape design consultant who helps homeowners with landscape design, plant selection and placement of trees and shrubs, as well as perennials. She is a member of the Saugus Garden Club and offered to write a series of articles about “what’s blooming in town” shortly after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. She was inspired after seeing so many people taking up walking.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 21, 2024 Page 17 THE SOUNDS| FROM PAGE 15 August 28: Jumpstreet (Rock, R&B, Blues, & Jazz). Bring chairs or a blanket and a picnic! Enjoy a summer evening at the historic Saugus Iron Works with great music and friends! This year’s summer concert series is partially funded through a generous grant from the Mass Cultural Council. Community Garden volunteers welcomed If you love gardening and would love to volunteer a few hours for a good cause this summer, offer your services at the Community Garden at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Volunteers are welcome to come any Friday or Saturday morning for the rest of the summer to help weed and nurture the crops. If these times are difficult, arrangements can be made for other days. For details, contact The Rev. John Beach at St. John’s Episcopal Church (revjbeach@gmail.com). Food Pantry notes The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry is open today (Friday, June 21) from 9:30-11 a.m. at 50 Essex St. in the basement of Cliftondale Congregational Church. Legion Breakfasts over for summer American Legion Post 210 would like to thank all those who made the 2023-24 breakfast season such a success, and wish them a wonderful summer. We will resume serving breakfast on Friday, September 6, 2024. Sharon’s Sneaker Crew yard sale June 22 Sharon Genovese and her group – Sharon’s Sneaker Crew – will be hosting a Jimmy Fund Yard Sale, Saturday, June 22, at 23 Lily Pond Ave., from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lots of good items: TV, bike, furniture and toys. All proceeds will go to the Jimmy Fund Walk. She and members of her crew plan to walk the Boston Marathon route in the Dana-Farber Jimmy Fund Walk this fall. If you need any more information, you can call or text Sharon at 617-966-3475 or email her at sunkin1@aol.com. Adult coloring group meets Wednesday This just in from the Saugus Public Library: “Come relax with our continuing Adult Coloring Group. It’s a great opportunity to take time to unwind, be creative, and have fun, no experience necessary! We have pencils and Theatre Company of Saugus sets audition dates This just in from the Theatre Company of Saugus, which will present “Evil Dead the Musical” in October 2024. Auditions are scheduled for July 8, 9 and 11; with callbacks on July 13. The Story: Five college students go to an abandoned cabin in the woods and accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them into demons. It’s all up to Ash (a housewares employee turned demon-killing hero) and his trusty chainsaw to save the day. Blood flies. Limbs are dismembered. Demons tell bad jokes … and all to music. The songs in the show are completely off the wall, with titles like “All the Men in My Life Keep Getting Killed by Candarian Demons” and “What the F**k was That?” and have had the audience rolling in their seats and screaming for more and more blood. coloring pages ready and waiting … See you there! Spaces limited, please call to register 781-231-4168 X 3106.” The group will be meeting next Wednesday (June 26) at 10 a.m. in the Brooks Room on the second floor at the library. A “Shout Out” for Strawberry volunteers Joanie Allbee offered these two “shout outs” to volunteers who showed up to make the annual Strawberry Festival extra special this year: Hello I’d like to give a shout out to our Strawberry Festival Shortcake wonder woman Linda Call who saved the day! Linda Call showed up, rolled up and got busy cutting bakery shortcakes and strawberries tirelessly behind the scenes. Because of Linda we were able to deliver our freshly made strawberry shortcakes on time. I was amazed how much work she did for us Thank You so much! A second Shout Out to Karen Rakinic who came by asked if I needed help and jumped right in serving strawberries till we finished! A Big Thankyou to both of you Want to “Shout Out” a fellow Saugonian? This is an opportunity for our paper’s readers to single out – in a brief mention – remarkable acts or achievements by Saugus residents or an act of kindness or a nice gesture. Just send an email (mvoge@ comcast.net) with a mention in the subject line of “An Extra Shout Out.” No more than a paragraph; anything longer might lend itself to a story and/ or a photo. RUBBING IT IN: The Boston Celtics win over Dallas for the NBA championship gave Kane’s Donut owner Maria Delios bragging rights in her donut wager with Rings Donuts of Dallas. In this video she sent to Rings, Delios shows off the Celtics donuts made especially to celebrate winning Banner No. 18. She also boasted that the Celts will be going for Banner No. 19 next year. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) You don’t need to be a fan of Evil Dead to love this show. You don’t need to be a fan of horror to love this show. You don’t even need to be a fan of musicals to love this show. This is a pure comedy start to finish. It has fun with the horror genre, and in doing so appeals to a wider audience than you could ever imagine. The director is Jason HairWynn, who directed previous Theatre Company of Saugus productions of “Little Shop of Horrors” and “Nevermore.” The music director is Shane Stetcher, with choreography by Jason Hair-Wynn and Jill Tokac and fight choreography by Amanda O’Donnell. The stage manager is Ally Lewis. Performances of “Evil Dead the Musical” are on October 1112-13 and 18-19-20, 2024. Rehearsals are planned for Sunday afternoons and on Monday and Wednesday evenings, with the possibility of adding more based on actor availability. For the audition, please prepare a song from the show for a character you are most interested in, or sing a song in the style of the show. All songs, sheet music, and sides are linked on the theatre’s website. Sign up for an audition slot on one of these dates: • Monday, July 8 – 7-10 p.m. • Tuesday, July 9 – 7-10 p.m. • Thursday, July 11 – 7-10 p.m. To sign up for an audition slot, to see the role descriptions and to view the audition sides, music and other information, please visit the Auditions page on the Theatre Company of Saugus website: TCSaugus.org/auditions/ Callbacks will be on Saturday, July 13, starting at 1:00 p.m. (Plan for a long afternoon.) Callbacks will consist of singing, acting, movement and possible stage combat. You will be learning a short combination from the show. This dance is not very complicated, and you do not have to be a strong dancer to be in this show. The main focus is that you can commit to this hilarious choreography and show the character as a “deadite,” as well as retain choreography quickly. Performances, auditions and rehearsals of “Evil Dead the Musical” will be at the Theatre Company of Saugus home at the American Legion Post 210 at 44 Taylor St. in Saugus, Mass. The upstairs performance space is not wheelchair accessible. June events at Kowloon JUNE 21: Concert Series: UP ALL NIGHT! – 7:00 p.m. – Free General Admission or $10 Reserved Seating. JUNE 26: BINGO NIGHT with DJ TOMMY – 7:00 p.m. – Free General Admission. JUNE 28: CONCERT SERIES: DAVE MACKLIN BAND – 7:00 p.m. – Free General Admission or $10 Reserved Seating. JUNE 29: Concert Series: XS BAND – 7:00 p.m. – Free General Admission or $10 Reserved Seating. For all tickets, call the Kowloon Restaurant at 781-2330077 or visit online at www. kowloonrestaurant.com SAVE Annual Meeting/Dinner Wednesday Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE) will hold its 51st Annual Meeting & Dinner on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Polcari’s Restaurant (92 Broadway-Route 1 North, Saugus). Social time starts at 6:30 p.m.; dinner buffet begins at approximately 7:00 p.m. The public is cordially invited and we hope you can join us for the mixed buffet consisting of garden salad, chicken & brocTHE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 20

Page 18 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 21, 2024 Raising hope and raising the bar: inside Phunk Phenomenon’s winning year F By Dom Nicastro or Saugus ’ R eia Briggs-Connor, it’s been a stellar 2024 for her Phunk Phenomenon Dance Complex studio. A national championship and preparations for an international competition later this year are just part of the excitement. Oh, and don’t forget about their performances on the Boston Celtics dance floor during the NBA Finals this month. Good times for the studio? You bet. Briggs-Connor, a lifelong dancer from her early days in Chelsea to being a New England Patriots cheerleader and now a 25-plus-year dance studio owner in Everett, is nonstop and loving every minute of it. This is all in between her constant, unconditional care for her 19-year-old son, Jared, who has Sanfilippo syndrome. This condition halts normal brain development and causes hyperactivity, sleep disorders, loss of speech, dementia and typically results in death before adult- 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. ES24P1760EA Estate of: DAVID ALLEN MONAHAN Also known as: DAVID A. MONAHAN, Sr., DAVID MONAHAN CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Melissa A. Simon of Malden, 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: Melissa A. Simon of Malden, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 07/17/2024. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Frances M. Giordano, First Justice of this Court. Date: June 12, 2024 PAMELA A. CASEY O’BRIEN REGISTER OF PROBATE June 21, 2024 The Phunk Phenomenon Dance Team are shown performing on the TD Garden parquet floor at halftime during Game 1 of the NBA Finals Celtics game against the Dallas Mavericks. (Courtesy Phunk Phenomenon) hood. Her dance studio leads a fundraising and awareness effort called “Hip Hop for Hope” to contribute to research and development in the healthcare community for Sanfilippo syndrome. The fight for Jared and others like him is deeply embedded into the fabric of all that Briggs-Connor does within her studio and for her dancers. Some proceeds go to the fight to find a cure for Sanfilippo syndrome. “I don’t sleep,” Briggs-Connor tells people when they ask how she does it. “It’s crazy. Everyone asks how we do it. Jared’s 19 now, which is really great because they told us he wouldn’t live that long. We’re constantly trying to raise awareness for his disease and our mission.” They’ve had a gig with the Celtics for most of the 21st century, performing routines a couple of times per night during timeouts for two to three games per month. They performed in Games 1 and 2 of the NBA Finals, where her hometown Celtics beat the Mavericks, 4-1, clinching Banner No. 18, under which Phunk Phenomenon will perform next season. They also performed in early games of the Celtics’ dominating playoff performance, where they finished 16-3. Performing during a Celtics championship run was simply priceless for Briggs-Connor DANCE TEAM | SEE PAGE 19 Local student named to Bucknell University Dean’s List B ucknell University, of Lewisburg, Pa., has released the Dean’s List for outstanding academic achievement during the spring semester of the 2023-24 academic year. Saugonian Melisa Omerovic, class of 2026, Civil Engineering, was among the students recognized. A student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a scale of 4.0 to receive Dean’s List recognition.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 21, 2024 Page 19 Say nir Sa ay nior y Senior Seni by Jim Miller Can You Stop and Restart Social Security Benefi ts? Dear Savvy Senior, Can I stop my Social Security retirement benefi ts and restart them later to get a bigger payment? I recently got a nice unexpected inheritance, so don’t need the money from Social Security right now. If possible, I would like to suspend my benefi ts and restart them at age 70. The Phunk Phenomenon Dance Team are shown performing at halftime during Game 1 of the NBA Finals Celtics game against the Dallas Mavericks. (Courtesy Phunk Phenomenon) DANCE TEAM | FROM PAGE 18 and her studio. The entire experience was steeped in Boston spirit. Donnie Wahlberg, New Kids on the Block legend and actor whom Briggs-Connor has known over the years through mutual dance contacts, provided her dancers with shirts to wear during performances. As glamorous as it all sounds – she has also taught Red Sox legend David Ortiz’s daughters and had Shaquille O’Neal hang out with her team during the NBA Finals – this is serious work for Briggs-Connor. She wants the routines to be fl awless while performing in front of a soldout, 19,600-people arena. “I defi nitely do put pressure on myself,” Briggs-Connor said. “And I try to think what’s going to be the best option to keep this crowd up, especially because they’re going to be hot the whole time. It’s almost like they don’t even need entertainment because they’re all in it. The crowd is already loud. So I try to keep the music to match that, obviously taking what they love like ‘Shipping up to Boston’ and keeping it in the theme of Boston. And then Donnie Wahlberg, he sponsored the team with these beautiful New Kids on the Block Boston shirts. So I did a nice tribute piece to the Boston boy bands to keep the crowd pumped for everything that comes from Boston and keep that luck fl owing. That was my idea of what I went into this year.” The NBA Finals appearance for her younger dancers – called Lil Phunk and ranging in ages from fi ve to 13 – was a crowning moment much like the Boston Celtics’ championship. Her dancers have been hard at work at their craft, and they now got to shine on an international stage right in the TD Garden, which they’ve called home for decades. The studio prides itself on “urban dance,” and Briggs-Connor describes it as a “non-traditional dance studio.” Their mission? To connect with youth through the art of urban dance. “Hip Hop is not just a dance; it is a culture containing fi ve elements,” according to the mission statement on the studio’s website. “Our goal is to educate our students on those fi ve elements within each of our specialized classes. Urban dance styles have always been the heart of inner cities as a way of expression and a means of building self-esteem.” She refers to a teaching style called “EDUTAINMENT,” or teaching the history behind each art form in addition to choreography. Boston, she said, has a specifi c dance style that includes a penchant for a very hyped-up and energetic vibe. “We still have a very bouncy style compared to the West Coast teams, who are more smooth,” she told The Advocate, “so we like artists like DMX. The studio that I own and the company is predominantly Hip Hop. We do mostly urban dance, street styles, so break-dancing from back in the day, we still do that, popping, locking, krump. New school Hip-Hop, old-school Hip Hop. So it’s all Hip Hop.” And this studio is not just performing; they’re winning on a large stage. A group of 40 dancers from Phunk Phenomenon recently competed in a national competition run by Hip Hop International. Ranging in ages from nine to dancers in their 30s, the team won a Gold Medal for the Megacrew category. Now they’re preparing for an international competition in Arizona in August, where they will compete against 50 countries. They secured the nationals win earlier this year with a routine to the song “Ante Up,” a collaboration by Hip Hop artists Busta Rhymes, Tefl on and Remy Martin. When she makes a mix, Briggs-Connor likes to entertain all ages of her audiences, blending old-school memories with new beats. For this routine, they took “Ante Up” and layered it with new beats like dance hall and Afrobeat. “Everything had to be within the realm of street dance for the rules of this competition,” Briggs-Connor said, “so we’re going with a full mixed style routine, basically hitting all the genres of hip-hop dance.” For Briggs-Connor, these competitions are full-circle moments where all the hard work of choreography, dancing and sweating until near midnight on weekday nights comes together. She’s been hitting the dance fl oor since she was three years old at Genevieve’s Dance Studio in Chelsea, and she basically hasn’t left since. “I danced at that studio in Chelsea, and I grew up there,” Briggs-Connor said. “My mom [Barbara Casino of Chelsea] put me in when I was three years old because I loved to dance. I danced all the way until I was 18 there, and I started teaching for her when I was 16, and I cheered for Chelsea High School. I’ve danced my whole life.” —The Phunk Phenomenon team is raising funds for their international competition trip to Arizona in August. Find out more at https://app.99pledges.com/ fund/PHUNKatHHIworlds. You can also learn more about Phunk Phenomenon at https://www. phunkphenomenon.com/. And to learn more and contribute to Jared Connor’s fi ght with Sanfi lippo syndrome, the family has a website: http://www.jaredsfi ght.org/. Do-over Dan Dear Dan, Yes, there are actually two diff erent strategies that allow Social Security benefi - ciaries to undo their claiming decision. But to be eligible, there are certain conditions you’ll have to meet. Here’s what you should know. Withdrawal Benefi ts If you are in your fi rst year of collecting retirement benefi ts, you can apply to Social Security for a “withdrawal of benefi ts.” Social Security will let you withdraw your original application for retirement benefits, but it must be within 12 months of the date you fi rst claimed your benefi ts. If you opt for a withdrawal, Social Security will treat it as if you never applied for benefi ts in the fi rst place. But there’s a catch. You’ll have to repay every dollar you’ve received, including those of any family members who have been collecting benefi ts on your earnings record, such as a spouse or minor child, along with any money that was withheld from your Social Security payments – for example, to pay your Medicare premiums. You can only withdraw your application for Social Security benefi ts once, but you can apply for benefits again later when the monthly amount would be larger. To withdrawal your benefi ts, fi ll out Social Security form SSA-521 (see ssa.gov/ forms/ssa-521.pdf) and send the completed form to your local Social Security offi ce. If you change your mind, you have 60 days from the date Social Security approves your withdrawal to cancel the request. Suspend Benefi ts If, however, you miss the 12-month window, or if repaying your Social Security benefi ts is not fi nancially feasible, there is another doover option, but you’ll need to be full retirement age or older to be eligible. Full retirement age is 66 and 6 months for those born in 1957, but it rises in two-month increments every birth year to age 67 for those born in 1960 and later. You can fi nd your full retirement age at SSA.gov/benefi ts/retirement/planner/ageincrease.html. At that point, you can “suspend” your Social Security benefi t and the good news is you don’t have to repay anything. But the bad news is your monthly Social Security benefi ts stop and so do those of any dependent family members (except a divorced spouse). During the suspension, you will also accrue delayed retirement credits, which will increase your monthly retirement benefi t by two-thirds of 1 percent for each suspended month (or 8 percent for each suspended year) up until age 70. Suspended benefi ts would automatically resume at 70, or you could choose to resume Social Security benefi ts earlier, but you’d only receive delayed retirement credits for the period when benefi ts were suspended. You can request a Social Security suspension over the phone (800-722-1213), in writing or in person at your local Social Security offi ce. The suspension would begin the month after you make the request. Also note that if you’re enrolled in Medicare, there’s another consequence of withdrawing or suspending your benefi ts. Normally, Medicare Part B premiums ($174.70 per month in 2024 for most benefi ciaries) are deducted directly from monthly Social Security payments. If you withdrawal or suspend your benefits and you’re enrolled in Medicare Part B, you’ll start receiving a quarterly bill from Medicare. You’ll have the option of paying electronically or by mail. Or you can sign up for Medicare’s Easy Pay, which automatically deducts your premium payments from your savings or checking account each month. 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. ior

Page 20 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 21, 2024 OBITUARIES Kevin J. Hanlon his son, Kevin D. Hanlon; his sister, Bernis Margaret Hanlon, as well as extended family members, Msgr. Jack Lennon and James Hanlon. Relatives and friends are inO f Saugus. Died on Saturday, June 15th at the Residence at Melrose Station in Melrose at the age of 95. He was the husband of the late Gloria P. (Sullivan) Hanlon. Born in Lynn and a lifelong resident of Saugus, Mr. Hanlon was the son of the late James P. and Florence (Gillon) Hanlon. He was a retired Stress Analyst Engineer for the G.E. Riverworks in Lynn. A U.S. Army Korean War Veteran, Kevin was a member of the Saugus American Legion. Mr. Hanlon is survived by two sons, Christopher Hanlon of Miami, FL and Paul Hanlon of Saugus and one daughter, Karen Hanlon of Melbourne, FL. He was predeceased by THE SOUNDS| FROM PAGE 17 coli penne, cheese ravioli, assorted pizzas, rolls and butter, dessert, coffee and tea. A cash bar will be available. Tickets are $35 per person. Payment can be made by check or Venmo. For a printable copy of the registration form, please vited to attend an hour of visitation in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., SAUGUS on Friday, June 21 from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. followed by a funeral mass in St. Margaret’s Church, 431 Lincoln Ave., Saugus at 10 a.m. Interment in Riverside Cemetery in Saugus. In lieu of flowers, donations in Kevin’s memory may be made to either the DAV at help.dav.org or the St. Labre Indian School at stlabre. org/give. Mr. Myron L. Manoogian, Sr. O f Saugus. Died on Tuesday, June 11th at Beverly Hospital at the age of 79. He was the beloved husband of Donna A. (Rochefort) Manoogian with whom he shared 56 years of marriage. Born in Cambridge and a lifelong resident of Saugus, Mr. Manoogian was the son of the late Peter and Anna (Jevelekian) Manoogian. Myron was a former principal/ adminisvisit the https://saugussave. wordpress.com website on the “News & Events” page. Please make payment as soon as possible (but no later than Wednesday, June 12) either via mail to SAVE Treasurer, Mary Kinsell, 11 Sunnyside Ave., Saugus, MA 01906, with a check payable to SAVE, Saugus, or make your payment by Venmade to Dana Farber at danafarber.jimmyfund.org and designate for Colorectal Cancer Research. Relatives and friends were invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., Saugus on Sunday, June 16. A funeral service was held on Monday at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 8 Prospect St, Saugus. Interment in Riverside Cemetery in Saugus. For condolences www.BisbeePorcella.com. trator in Saugus and was also a mechanic. He was a former hockey and tennis coach in Saugus and recently played in tennis tournaments at the national level. In addition to his wife, Mr. Manoogian is survived by his three children, Myra Monto and her husband Michael of Saugus, Beth Duplessie and her husband Matthew of Foxboro and Myron “JR” Manoogian of Saugus; five grandchildren, Keith Monto, Max Monto, Coleman Duplessie, Ceinwyn Duplessie and Clara Duplessie; two brothers, David Manoogian of Lynnfield and Peter Manoogian and his wife Sandra of Saugus; and his brother-in-law, Leo Espindle of Hudson. He was predeceased by his sister, Elaine Espindle. In lieu of flowers, donations in Myron’s memory may be mo to @SAVE-org and complete your forms here: https:// tinyurl.comSAVE6-28. You may also contact Ann at adevlin@ aisle10.net or Mary at Mkinsell@verizon.net or, for further information, please visit our website at http://www.saugussave.org. Please let us know if you are able to join us for a fun and informative evening, as guage? 9. 9. What beverage with a name including a state name was originally used with ice cream? 1. 1. June 21 is during what season in the Northern Hemisphere? 2. 2. What country that originated Pac-Man has been called “land of the rising sun”? 3. 3. On June 22, 1946, what happened at the Quabbin Reservoir? 4. 4. The 1925 novel “Porgy” became the 1927 play “Porgy,” which became what? 5. 5. In June 2024, Guinness World Records announced that a dog named Kevin is the world’s tallest living dog; what dog breed is Kevin? 6. 6. What are the first two words of The Lovin’ Spoonful’s 1966 song “Summer in the City”? 7. 7. On June 23, 1940, what female American sprinter was born who won three track & field gold medals in one Olympics? 8. 8. What is Brazil’s most common spoken lan10. 10. What was Eleanor Roosevel t ’s maiden name? 11. 11. On June 24, 1675, what war began in Swansea, Mass.? 12. 12. What mother/daughter country music performers had the names of two months in their names? 13. 13. What capital city’s two-word name’s first word is “New”? 14. 14. On June 25, 1956, the last Packard was proPeter Cicolini, Jr. Wednesday, June 12th in Venice, Florida at the age 86. Born and raised in Everett and a longtime resident of Saugus, Mr. Cicolini was the son of the late Peter and Antoinette (D’Onofrio) Cicolini. Peter graduated from Everett High School and then joined the Army. After his honorable discharge, he worked as a Local 7 Iron Worker and then became a police detective for the Town of Saugus. He enjoyed going to casinos, gardening and was an avid animal lover. Mr. Cicolini is survived by five children, Brenda Barnard, Joanie Mullen and her husband Tom, Peter T. Cicolini and his wife Nancy, Det. Carmine Cicolini (SPD) and his wife Linda, Lara Coughlin, Dean Santosuosso; eight grandchildren, Jana, Justine, Nick, Hannah, Aaron, Tommy, Dominic, and Noelle; 6 great grandchildren, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by two brothers, Vincent and Donald Cicolini and his sister, Mary Catalano. Relatives and friends were O f Veni c e , Florida, formerly a longtime resident of Saugus. Died on well as a wonderful buffet dinner, as soon as possible. Our guest speaker for the evening, Scott A. Brazis, Saugus’ Solid Waste/Recycling Coordinator, will give a brief update on new initiatives and future plans for the Saugus Recycling/CHaRM Center. Free parking is available onsite, and the facility is accessiduced; what was it? 15. 15. In what state do the Kansas City Chiefs play? 16. 16. The song “Heat Wave” was popularized by what Motown group? 17. 17. On June 26, 1977, what singer/actor with a daughter named Lisa Marie had his last public performance? 18. 18. In this year’s Stanley Cup, the Florida Panthers are playing the Oilers of what city? 19. 19. What comedienne ran for president in 2012? 20. 20. June 27 is Helen Keller Day; what play/film was inspired by her autobiography? invited to attend visitation in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus on Thursday, June 20. Entombment at Holy Cross Mausoleum in Malden. ble for persons with disabilities. What ’s breaking at Breakheart There’s a Full Moon Hike scheduled for today (Friday, June 21) from 8–10 p.m. at the Visitor Center at Breakheart Reservation (177 Forest St.). THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 21 ANSWERS 1. 1. Summer 2. 2. Japan 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 4. 5. 6. 3. It was filled with water. The 1935 opera “Porgy and Bess” Great Dane “Hot town” 7. Wilma Rudolph 8. 8. Portuguese 9. 10. 11. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 9. Hawaiian Punch (It was originally an ice cream syrup.) 10. Roosevelt (she was his fifth cousin once removed) 11. King Philip’s War 12. 12. June Carter Cash and “Mother” Maybelle Carter 13. New Delhi in India 14. An American luxury car 15. Missouri (The city is in both Kansas and Missouri.) 16. Martha & The Vandellas 17. Elvis Presley 18. Edmonton, Canada 19. 19. Roseanne Barr (for the Green Party, then the Peace and Freedom Party) 20. 20. “The Miracle Worker” (She was born on June 27, 1880.)

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 21, 2024 Page 21 THE SOUNDS| FROM PAGE 20 Join us for a moonrise hike while we talk about the importance of the full moon, moon cycles and phases. There will be campfire fun and activities. This program is for adults and families with children eight years old and up. Bring a flashlight and dress appropriately! Registration is required; please email jessica.narog-hutton@ mass.gov for more information. Meet outside the Visitor Center. Rain cancels. On Thursdays now through August, the Visitor Center will host a Wild Breakheart Series from 10–11 a.m. There will be no program on July 4. Join us for this rotating nature series as we explore different aspects of Breakheart! Meet outside the Visitor Center; rain cancels. This month will feature the Breakheart Birding Club – come see what birds call Breakheart their home as we explore the park! During July, it will be Tree ID – explore the park and discover what trees are in the park and how to identify them. In August, park visitors can participate in Animal Exploration – enjoy discovering what animals call Breakheart home! On Saturdays now through August, there will be an Easy, Breezy, Beautiful Hike from 1:30–3:30 p.m. (There will be no program on July 13.) Join the Park Interpreter for this weekly guided hike! Each trip will highlight natural and historic features that make Breakheart unique. Hikes will be moderately paced and range from two to three miles over sometimes uneven and rocky terrain; best for ages eight years and up. Meet at the Visitor Center. Rain cancels. On Fridays now through August, the Visitor Center will host a Kidleidoscope from 10:30– 11:30 a.m. Come join our park interpreter for a story time and nature walk! Complete a small craft and explore the woods! Walks are gently paced and approximately one mile, though not accessible for strollers; appropriate for families with children three to five years old. Meet at the Visitor Center. (No program on July 13.) There will be Family Fishing on Saturdays now through August from 9:30–11:00 a.m. at Camp Nihan (131 Walnut St.). Join our park interpreter for a drop-in fishing program! Learn how to fish, what fish live in our ponds and how to catch and release responsibly. Bait and a handful of rods will be provided, but feel free to bring your own gear and fish with us and The Kid Does Clean Outs From 1 item to 1,000 * Basements * Homes * Backyards * Commercial Buildings The cheapest prices around! Call Eric: (857) 322-2854 share your tips! No license required if fishing in this program. Appropriate for families with children five years old and up. Meet at Camp Nihan. Rain cancels. Summer track is coming Coach Christopher Tarantino’s popular Summer Track for youths ages five through 18 begins on July 1. The program is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. at the track outside Belmonte STEAM Academy. Registration will run from June 24-28. Here is the schedule: July 1-5: first formal week. July 8-11: second formal week. July 12, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.: makeup practice (if necessary). July 12, 6 p.m.: pasta dinner at Prince. July 13, 9 a.m.: in-house meet at Serino Stadium. July 15-18: retrain week. July 20: Summer Showdown, Cranston, R.I. July 24: wrap up. Cost: $250 first year, $200 returning with uniform, $150 if three years or more in summer program; includes pasta dinner, t-shirt, uniform and entry into Summer Showdown. Please note that these programs are not being offered through the town’s Youth & Recreation Department. Please contact Coach Christopher Tarantino directly with questions at 781-854-6778 or christophertarantino24@gmail. com. CHaRM Center is open The Town of Saugus recently announced that the CHaRM Center is open Wednesday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents will be required to buy a $25 Sticker to use the Compost Facilities as well as to recycle hard plastics. The rest of the Facility’s features are free to use for any Saugus resident. Residents are also allowed three TVs or computers/CRT monitors for free per household each year. The Town of Saugus reserves the right to refuse any material if quantity or quality is questionable. The final date the CHaRM Center will be open for the season is December 14. However, the Facility will be open the following winter dates, weather permitting: January 18, 2025, THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 22 Your Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $175 per paper in-town per year or $225 per paper out-of-town per year. 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Page 24 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 21, 2024 FOR SALE FOR SALE- PRESENTING AN EXCEPTIONAL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! THIS IMPECCABLY KEPT 2-FAMILY HOME INCLUDES AN OWNERS UNIT WITH TWO FLOORS OF LIVING SPACE FEATURING TWO BEDROOMS, CENTRAL AC, AN UPDATED KITCHEN WITH NEW GRANITE COUNTERS AND STAINLESS APPLIANCES, NEW CARPET, FRESH PAINT AND A LARGE FIREPLACE LIVING ROOM. THE 1ST FLOOR UNIT FEATURES 1 BEDROOM, KITCHEN WITH NEW GRANITE COUNTERS, LIVING ROOM AND A FULL BATH. SEPARATE UTILITIES. GAS HEATING SYSTEMS AND GAS WATER HEATERS. VINYL SIDING, REPLACEMENT WINDOWS. 2 YEAR OLD ROOF. FENCED IN YARD AND DOUBLE DRIVEWAY WHICH CAN FIT 6 CARS OR MORE. 2ND FLOOR UNIT IS VACANT. WALKING DISTANCE TO SAUGUS CENTER, BELMONTE SCHOOL AND THE RAIL TRAIL. EASY HIGHWAY ACCESS, CLOSE TO SHOPPING, ENTERTAINMENT, AND ALL THE OFFERINGS OF THE NORTHSHORE. 15 MINUTE DRIVE TO BOSTON. SAUGUS $759,000 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 FOR SALE FOR SALE- ADORABLE 3 BEDROOM 1 BATH RANCH WITH GARAGE UNDERNEATH ON A NICE SIDE STREET. NOTHING TO DO BUT MOVE RIGHT IN. SAUGUS $539,000 CALL JOHN FOR MORE DETAILS 617-285-7117 BUILDABLE LOT FOR SALE FOR SALE- BEAUTIFUL SUN FILLED CONTEMPORARY HOME WITH 3 BEDROOMS, 2 & 1/2 BATHS, OPEN CONCEPT DINING ROOM AND LIVING ROOM, SPACIOUS FAMILY ROOM AND A BONUS ROOM. THE OUTSIDE HAS AN OVERSIZED DECK GREAT FOR ENTERTAINING. TOPSFIELD $849,900 CALL JULIEANNE 781-953-7870 FOR SALE FOR SALE- VERY DESIRABLE INDIAN ROCK NEIGHBORHOOD, OVERSIZED SPLIT ENTRY ON A LEVEL SIZABLE LOT. 4+ BEDROOMS, 3 FULL BATHS, 2800+ SQFT. ROOM FOR EXTENDED FAMILY IN THE FINISHED BASEMENT. CUSTOM BUILT BY ONE OWNER AND WELL CARED FOR. SAUGUS $925,000 CALL DANIELLE FOR DETAILS 978-987-9535 • SAUGUS $175,000 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 FOR FURTHER DETAILS MOBILE HOMES LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL? ERIN ROSEN 781-223-0289 CALL HIM FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS • GREAT YOUNG ONE BEDROOM UNIT IN A VERY DESIRABLE PARK IN MOVE IN CONDITION. 2 CAR PARKING. LOW PARK RENT OF 410 DANVERS 89,900 • LOT AVAILABLE IN DESIRABLE FAMILY ESTATES COOPERATIVE MOBILE PARK. APPROX 120' X 30' SEWER AND WATER BRING YOUR UNIT AND HAVE A BRAND NEW BEAUTIFUL HOME....COOP FEE IS ONY 300- 350 A MONTH PEABODY $84,900 • WELCOME TO SHADY OAKS BRAND NEW MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITY. AFFORDABLE YET UPSCALE LIVING , EACH HOME HAS AMPLE SQUARE FOOTAGE WITH 2 BEDROOMS AND 2 BATHS. OPEN CONCEPT PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING. HIGH QUALITY FINISHES FROM TOP TIER APPLIANCES TO ELEGANT FINISHES. OCCUPANCY DATE APRIL 2024 DANVERS PRICES START AT $229,000 FOR 2 BEDROOM • PHASE 2 OF SHADY OAKS BRAND NEW MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITY. DANVERS PRICES STARTING AT $200,000 CALL ERIC 781-223-0289 COMING SOON COMING SOON- LARGE STATELY COLONIAL WITH HIGH CEILINGS AND PERIOD DETAIL THROUGH -OUT. LARGE ROOMS AND HARDWOOD FLOORS. THREE BEDROOMS AND 1.5 BATHROOMS. NICE SCREENED 3 SEASONED ROOMED TO ENJOY WARM SUMMER EVENINGS. POTENTIAL FOR EXPANSION IN ATTIC. SAUGUS CALL DEBBIE FOR MORE DETAILS 617-678-9710 COMING SOON COMING SOON- 6 BEDROOM, 2 BATH COLONIAL RICH IN PERIOD DETAIL WITH GORGEOUS WOODWORK AND STAIRCASE. LARGE ROOMS WITH HIGH CEILINGS. SO MUCH POTENTIAL IN THIS 3000+ SQFT HOME. SAUGUS CALL KEITH FOR MORE DETAILS 781-389-0791 FOR RENT COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT- PRIME LOCATION. PROFESSIONAL BUILDING JUST OUTSIDE OF SAUGUS CENTER. PLENTY OF PARKING. THIS SPACE IS PERFECT FOR LAWYERS OFFICE, INSURANCE COMPANY, REAL ESTATE OFFICE, MORTGAGE COMPANY. WALK IN AREA, SEPARATE OFFICES, RECEPTION AREA, MENS AND WOMAN'S BATHROOMS, COMMON CONFERENCE ROOM. CONVENIENT TO ROUTE 1 AND DOWNTOWN. SPACE COULD BE SHARED, SPLIT OR THE ENTIRE SPACE COULD BE LEASED. SAUGUS $25 CALL KEITH FOR MORE DETAILS 781-389-0791

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