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SAUGUS Vol. 23, No. 27 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Have a Safe & Happy Fourth of July! OCATE DOCTE CAT Published Every Friday Celebrating the Fourth I 781-233-4446 Friday, July 3, 2020 Annual Town Meeting 2020 Members take unprecedented safety precautions to protect themselves from COVID-19 as they pass a new fi scal year budget By Mark E. Vogler n an Annual Town Meeting that began nearly two months late, members approved a new town budget Monday night – without meeting in person – via Zoom videoconferencing and just the day before the end of the 2020 fi scal year. “I’d prefer to meet in perINDEPENDENCE DAY SPIRIT: Retired Saugus Firefi ghter Chuck Shipulski, 70, displays his patriotic pride in the front yard of his home at 128 Main St. with fl owers, festive garden fl ags, a bench painted like an American fl ag, a “God Bless America” sign and plenty of red, white and blue. A 1967 Saugus High School graduate, Shipulski worked for the Saugus Fire Department for 40 years. He credits his wife, Karen, for the Americana theme showcased throughout the yard and inside their home. He’s as ready as any Saugus resident could be to celebrate the Fourth of July. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE "42 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2020 Regular Unleaded $1.939 Mid Unleaded $2.539 Super $2.599 Diesel Fuel $2.459 KERO $4.159 Diesel $2.219 HEATING OI 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS T son,” Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree said of the unprecedented format of the Town Meeting, which normally convenes the fi rst Monday in May in the second fl oor auditorium at Town Hall. Bu, Crabtree noted that under the circumstances of Saugus facing a world pandemic that’s already been blamed for the deaths of more than 125,000 Americans – including 36 Saugus residents – meeting in public would have been challenging while putting the personal health of the 50-member body and town government staff at risk. “I applaud the Board of Selectmen for putting our health ahead of our finances,” Town Moderator Stephen N. Doherty said at the outset of the meeting. Doherty said about 2 percent of the town’s population has tested positive for the Coronavirus, adding that the actual number of those infected with the virus might be much higher. So, putting 50 people together to transact the town’s fi scal affairs would be risky business, according to the moderator. To allay health concerns, MEETING | SEE PAGE 6 The Coronavirus C ount State reports no new confi rmed Saugus COVID-19 cases, but town still has 21st -highest COVID-19 rate in state; death toll remains at 36 By Mark E. Vogler his was the best week for Saugus since the state Department of Public Health (DPH) reported the town’s fi rst resident testing positive for COVID-19 on March 19. There were no new confi rmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Saugus over the past week – the first time that has happened ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS....NEW CONDO CONVERSION offers 5 rooms. This amazing Condex/Townhouse has been completely gutted, newly framed and plastered, NEW second floor expansion offers 3 bedrooms and full bath, NEW, gourmet kitchen with quartz counters, 2 NEW baths, convenient 1st floor laundry, NEW hardwood flooring throughout, great open floor plan, NEW gas heat, central air, common deck and front farmers porch, maintenance-free vinyl siding, oversized, detached garage and newly paved driveway. Convenient side street location. BEAUTIFUL unit - you will be impressed! Condo Fee $76.43 per month. Offered at $449,900 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com since the outbreak of the Coronavirus back in early March. This also marked the third consecutive week that there were fewer than 10 cases reported, as the overall total remained at 556 confi rmed cases, according to new data released late Wednesday afternoon by the DPH. Meanwhile, the town’s death total from the virus remained at 36. The latest statistics are an indication that the Coronavirus may be slowing down as the town entered its fourth week of Phase 2 in Governor Charlie Baker’s Reopening plan – including the second week of indoor dinC OUNT | SEE PAGE 10 EDUCATION Our 81st Year Next Classes DRIVER ~NOW OFFERING~ 30 HOUR ONLINE CLASS INSTRUCTION STARTING JULY 6 REGISTER ONLINE HENRYSAUTOSCHOOL.COM or call 617-387-9121 AUTO SCHOOL E EVERETT A “Successful Key To Driving” Since 1938 Gift Certificates Available Prices subject to change GOD BLESS AMERICA! FLEET

Page 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, July 3, 2020 Facebook.com/ advocate.news.ma Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. * Corporate Litigation Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 Lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net Night Two of Zoom TM Saugus Cable TV gets money to complete studio, but with audit provision By Mark E. Vogler T own Meeting voted Tuesday night to approve $375,000 that will enable Saugus Cable TV to complete construction of its new studio at 30 Main St., in the remodeled Saugus Historical Society Building. An amendment initiated by Precinct 10 Town Meeting Member Peter Manoogian provides $25,000 to cover the cost of an audit into the circumstances surrounding a $350,000 cost overrun for the project. The Finance Committee had recommended that the Article be referred back to the Board of Selectmen. But several selectmen who spoke at the Zoom Meeting via videoconferencing urged members to approve the Article to prevent further delays of the project. “We need to go ahead with We Now Offer For Your Eating Pleasure “UBER EATS” Convenient Delivery Service Bianchi’s Pizza and Renzo’s Full Menu To Go Open for Takeout for Bianchi’s Pizza and Renzo’s Food 381 Revere Beach Blvd., Revere 781-284-5600 $1.55 GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 this project,” Saugus TV Board of Directors President Al DiNardo told Town Meeting. DiNardo, who is also a Town Meeting member in Precinct 4, said the project is already being delayed unnecessarily. “We don’t have security system tonight. We don’t have climate control tonight. … We cannot READY TO ROLL? The Annual Town Meeting approved funds to cover a cost overrun on Saugus Cable TV’s studio, which is near completion at 30 Main St. Money to cover the cost overrun and an audit will allow for completion of the project. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) broadcast live tonight because of it [the delays]. Town Meeting members voted overwhelmingly at a Special Meeting last September to approve $550,000 in ratepayers’ money for the construction of its new studio, which is essentially an addition onto the Historical Society Building. But at their April 14 meeting, selectmen learned the final cost of the new home for Saugus TV could be $900,000 to a million dollars. Saugus TV requested an additional $382,950. But selectmen voted to reduce the amount to $350,000 after the cable station drew heavy criticism from Selectman Jeffrey Cicolini for an apparent lack of fiscal oversight on the project. The state Department of Revenue (DOR) rejected a request by the Board of Selectmen to approve the amount of money as “emergency expenditures,” forcing the matter to go to Town Meeting. The project came to a standstill for several months. “I think we’re going to be able to get some answers of what happened and why it happened,” Manoogian said. The audit would provide some badly needed oversight to assure that ratepayers are protected, according to Manoogian. DiNardo said he welcomes the audit, saying it might point out potential cost savings. “We are going to be at the Historical Society rent free for 17 years,” DiNardo said. “I’m looking forward to having an Open House as soon as we get back to normal,” he said. Precinct 6 Town Meeting Member Bill Brown complained that he had not been able to receive any information and that Saugus Cable TV “is keeping us in the dark.” “If everything is so fine here, why is Town Meeting not given any information?” Brown said. Precinct 2 Town Meeting Member Chris Riley said he was glad to see the Board of Selectmen support the provision for an audit. “It’s needed,” Riley said. DiNardo said the construction will be completed within three weeks and that the funds approved by Town Meeting are adequate. This week on Saugus TV Sunday, July 5 from 9–11 p.m. on Channel 8 – “Sunday Night Stooges” (The Three Stooges). Monday, July 6 all day on Channel 8 – “Movie Monday” (classic movies). Tuesday, July 7 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 9 – Town Meeting from June 30. Wednesday, July 8 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 22 – Belmonte Middle School Award Ceremony. Thursday, July 9 at 7:30 p.m. on Channel 9 – School Committee Meeting from July 2. Friday, July 10 at 9 p.m. on Channel 8 – “Friday Night Frights” (scary movies). Saugus TV can be seen on Comcast Channels 8, 9 & 22. For complete schedules, please visit www.saugustv.org. ***programming may change without notice***

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, July 3, 2020 Page 3 Special Town Meeting set for July 13 Members will consider an Article to study potential veterans housing at the old Ballard School By Mark E. Vogler T he old Ballard School could be a potential site for veterans housing. At least, that’s one option under consideration for use of the vacant building. Precinct 10 Town Meeting Member Peter Manoogian has introduced a measure that would create a five-person study committee that will investigate the potential use for the Ballard School including, but not limited to, the use for veterans housing under the Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) program or other programs that offer state or federal subsidies. That is one of 28 Articles that will be considered at a Special Town Meeting set for 7:30 p.m. via Zoom videoconferencing. Had it not been for the COVID-19 pandemic, these Articles would have been part of the Warrant for this week’s Annual Town Meeting, which concluded Tuesday night. But town officials wanted to focus Town Meeting just on financial Articles and passing a budget for the new fiscal year that began July 1. The committee “will research and report on opportunities for public/private or public/ non-profit to partner with the Town and/or the Saugus Housing Authority. Said committee shall engage the Saugus Housing Authority and/or its Executive Director as part of its research as well as the Saugus Veterans agent,” according to the Article authored by Manoogian. “Said committee shall consist of two Precinct 10 Town Meeting Members to be appointed by the Moderator within 14 days of adoption of this article, one resident neighbor who resides on Richard, Greenwood or Dudley Street to be selected by the two appointed Town Meeting Members, one Selectman to be appointed by the Chairman of Women In Transition donate crocheted mask covers to help in COVID-19 battle everal members of the Women in Transition (WIT) Program of the Essex County Sheriff’s Department have been crocheting mask covers to help others keep safe from COVID-19. Michelle Dailey is one of those S women. She recently donated 35 of the 50 or so masks she has made to Fidelity House, a residential living facility for people with disabilities in Salisbury. “When we heard about this project a lot of us jumped at the opportunity,” Dailey said. “It’s nice to be able to give back to the community. I’m limited to what I can do but to be a part of this and to see where these masks are going is really exciting for me.” Assistant Superintendent Krystina McFarland, who runs the WIT program, said the women in the facility were looking for ways to help out during these trying times. They found a pattern for the mask covers and got to work crocheting. “This is a project we really collaborated on,” McFarland said. “This is a way to give back to our communities and to the local organizations that need to stay safe and keep people healthy.” WIT is a minimum security and pre-release facility in Salisbury. It was the first of its kind in the country, serving women with drug and alcohol addictions. The facility provides programs and services to prepare women for life after incarceration by assisting offenders in obtaining the resources and skills they will need to successfully reintegrate into society. Various programming components include individual and group counseling, education, employment, and community service assignments. the Board of Selectmen and the Town Manager or his designee. “In the event the Moderator fails to make appointments as herein described, the five Precinct 10 town meeting members shall appoint two from said delegation. “All meetings will be public and abutters of the BalGerry 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 lard School shall receive written notice of meetings. There shall be no less than one public hearing to receive input. “This committee will report to the next annual or special town meeting, whichever comes first. A final report, with recommendations, will be issued no later than October 15th, 2020.” 244 years later, the celebration continues. HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!

Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, July 3, 2020 ~ THE ADVOCATE ASKS ~ Lincoln Ave. residents say proposed veterans housing would worsen neighborhood drainage problems Editor’s Note: For this week’s column, we interviewed John and Karen Coburn, longtime town residents who live next door to 206 Lincoln Ave. – the site of a proposed 30-unit housing development for veterans. The three-story apartment complex would be built on a 23,000-square-foot lot where a vacant package store (Amato’s Liquor Store) currently stands. The Coburns are among many residents in the neighborhood who fear that if the development is allowed, it would worsen fl ooding problems in the area. John, 63, moved with his family from Chelsea to Saugus when he was 15. He is a 1974 Saugus High School graduate. He worked for the Saugus Police Department for 33 years, retiring in 2009 at the rank of sergeant. He was a member of the Army National Guard for 10 years. He later served two 2-year terms on Saugus Town Meeting, representing residents of Precinct 10. Karen, 57, retired last year after working as a clerk at the Saugus Post Offi ce for 31 years. She is a lifelong town resident who was born in the old Saugus General Hospital and graduated from Saugus High School in 1981. They have been married for 13 Facebook.com/ advocate.news.ma years and have lived in the house at 208 Lincoln Ave. since 2005. Karen requested last week’s neighborhood meeting with the developers John and Rob Nakashian of Revere, which was held in the parking lot of Amato’s. Highlights of this week’s interview follow. 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We have long-standing water problems here, which this project will just make a lot worse. I get water puddles in the backyard because of the rain. Every four to fi ve years, I have to replace the cedar fence posts – seven of them – because they’re rotten at the bottom. The ground gets saturated. And several neighbors who lived behind me have waterlogged property. Every time we get a good rain, the water comes down from the hill across the street, crosses over the property [next door], and I get the water in my swimming pool. Karen: It’s absolutely about the fl ooding. I lived in this town my entire life. I used to play in the marsh here. My personal feeling here is that by pushing this project, they are trying to help one group of people [veterans], but at the same time, it’s negatively aff ecting the neighborhood. Q: So, how far back does the fl ooding problem go? John: I remember when I In House Dental Plan for $399 (Cleanings, X-Rays, Exams twice a year and 20% OFF Dental work) Schedule your FREE Consultations today was a patrolman; the East Side of Saugus was my route during my fi rst couple of years on the job. We used to drive down Bristow Street, and the water would come through the bottom of the doors of the cruiser. I’d say it’s been at least 45 years that there have been water problems down here, and nothing has been done about it. When you add all that up, I just don’t think that 30 units is going to help improve the water problems any. Karen: When they put all of the houses in the Pevwell Drive area, that’s when our problems began – when they put all of the houses in the marshland. They just kept developing, developing and developing. It’s a huge problem. This was all farm and marshland 60 to 70 years ago. You can’t change that. A couple of years ago, everybody in the neighborhood got a letter that they had to have fl ood insurance, so town offi cials know what the issues are. It’s been happening for 50 years. It’s been here forever. How can you add to a problem that we already knew about – that we don’t have suffi cient drainage? Over 30 years ago, when my twins were less than a year old, they were evacuated because of the fl ooding. Q: What was your reaction to last week’s neighborhood meeting? John: We had a good showing. I was very pleased that we had about 85 to 90 people show up. And we made sure that this is not a veterans’ issue, but a water issue. We have a lot of veterans who live in the neighborhood and they are all against it – because of the drainage issue; they’re all speaking out against it because they’re all impacted. I just feel that there is a good amount of wetlands that they’re [the developer] going to encroach on if this project gets approved. And I don’t think that people from out of town should be dictating our quality of life. Q: Some people might think that this is a “Not in my backyard” situation, that you just don’t want the project in the ASKS | SEE PAGE 16

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, July 3, 2020 Page 5 Foundation Trust grant allows for 34 trees By Tara Vocino T hirty-fi ve trees were planted in 22 locations on 10 different streets, resulting from a $20,000 grant from the Foundation Trust awarded to Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE). According to Dr. Joseph Spinazzola, Executive Director of the Foundation Trust, SAVE submitted a grant application to the Foundation Trust during the Foundation Trust’s 2019 grant cycle to help them preserve and enhance the natural beauty of the Saugus community by replacing dead and damaged trees throughout the town and by adding new trees, both large and small, to barren areas with insuffi cient scenery and shade. Trees are planted along 10 different streets throughout the town, including along Main, Central, Saville, Elm, Parker, Zito, Gilway, Richard, Ballard and Winter Streets. Saugus Tree Committee Chairwoman Nancy Prag wrote on Wednesday that she is so excited to have so many new trees planted around town. She added that it’s a joint eff ort between the DPW/Forestry departments, Rocky Hill Farm for mulch donations and Capone Landscaping of Wakefi eld. SAVE President Ann Devlin wrote that SAVE pursued the grant from the Foundation Trust for street tree replacement because hazard tree removal had outpaced replacement. On Wednesday night as she knocked on doors of neighbor’s who had trees planted in front of their properties, she introduced their mission and asked them if they could help regularly water the trees with their hoses. Parker Street resident Bruce McCarrier, Jr. as well as Central Street residents Alisa and Joe DiMare agreed to. While walking, Devlin commented on why tree planting is important, especially on Ballard Street near Wheelabrator. “Our urban canopy is important for so many reasons, including aesthetics, shade, air pollution reduction, storm water control and so much more,” Devlin continued. “SAVE and the Saugus Tree Committee are so appreciative of this award from the Foundation Trust, because it allowed us to double the number of street trees that the town was able to plant this year.” Devlin added that she, like Prag, also appreciates the support that they received for this project from the Town Manager and the DPW and could not have accomplished this goal without them. In a teleAlisa and Joseph DiMare, who have a Japanese ‘Ivory Silk’ tree in front of their 203 Central St. home, said they’re going to water the tree regularly when they mow the lawn. Bruce McCarrier Jr., who has a Redpoint® tree planted in front of his home at 19 Parker St. in central Saugus, is shown on Wednesday night. phone interview, Devlin continued that trees needed approval by every abutter and need to avoid touching telephone wires when they grow. The entire planning was undertaken and completed in May and June by Capone Landscaping, with the project overseen for the Foundation Trust by the trust’s Senior Field Associate, Domenic Arangio. SAVE volunteers assisted with adding gator bags to all the trees – and with neighbors’ help – will take responsibility for watering them and ensuring that they root in and thrive this summer and fall, according to Spinazzola. Although the project took more than a year to complete, those involved say that the wait was worth it. “Many people and organizations came together to make this initiative possible in addition to SAVE and the Foundation Trust,” Spinazzola wrote. “This project would not have been possible without the active assistance, planning and ongoing support of Nancy Prag and the Saugus Tree Committee, the Town Manager, DPW, the Forestry Department and DigSafe, Capone Landscaping, Richard Magnan and Domenic Arangio.” As she walked around town to monitor the trees’ growth, Devlin said that it’s so enjoyable to see new trees in so many locations around town. Spinazzola explained why tree preservation is vital to communities on so many levels. “They actively protect the environment and improve air quality by releasing oxygen and storing carbon,” Spinazzola wrote. “They provide shade, homes for birds, and places for people to rest and gather.” Perhaps above all, he continued, through their beauty, color and structure, they bring shape to the natural environment, and in doing so transform what can otherwise feel like desolate concrete and tarmac streets into comforting and inviting neighborhoods. The Spinazzola family has a decade’s long history with the town of Saugus, including being the persons responsible in the 1980’s for creating the original rotary plantings throughout the town through their former business, Green Thumb Landscaping and Nursery. Coming full circle as Trustees of the Foundation Trust, Joseph and Anthony Spinazzola found SAVE’s application to be particularly compelling and worthy of their support. “The project took over a year from its initial inception to completion, but what’s meant to last a long time often takes a long time,” Spinazzola wrote. “Our collective goal here was to create something that lasts and that will benefi t the great town of Saugus for decades and generations to come.” Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail.com. AUTOTECH 1989 SINCE Is your vehicle ready for the Summer Season?!! Recharge your vehicle's AC for the warm weather! Includes up to 1 LB. of Refrigerant* (*Most Vehicles/Some Restrictions May Apply) AC SPECIAL Only $69.95 DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! 2012 FORD FUSION SEL 2015 NISSAN ALTIMA 6 Cylinder, Auto., 1 Previous Owner, Most Pwr., Options incl. Keyless Entry, & Pwr. Sunroof. Only 110K Miles! 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After leaving the White House, Cohan (Cagney) joins a military parade, with the soldiers singing “Over There,” referring to the war in Europe. A soldier asks Cohan if he knows the words (Cohan was the composer); Cagney smiles and ating Budget for a total of $93,448,989.00. The town’s stabilization fund – which has $9 millionplus – has given the town a fiscal cushion at a time when the shutdown of local restaurants and businesses to curb the spread of COVID-19 has drastically reduced town revenues. “We’re certainly fortunate enough to have a strong stabilization fund of $9 million plus – that’s what allows us to have a Double AA-Plus Bond rating,” Crabtree told Town Meeting members. “Without having that stabilization money, we’d have to look at substantial cuts in our labor force in both the town and school side,” the town manager said. At the same time, the town manager warned that the town needs to have a plan to replace the money so that it could maintain its bond rating. “I’ve been here eight and a half years and we try to pride ourselves on the finances being conservative,” he said. While there haven’t been any layoffs yet, uncertain fiscal times are looming – a situation that Crabtree and Finance Director & Treasurer/ Collector Wendy Hatch said needs to be closely monitored through the year. Hatch said the new spending plan is based on an estimated 25 percent reduction in state aid and an anticipated 10 percent cut in local receipts. “Since everything began in early March, it became a challenge to keep everything normal,” Hatch said. “We’re fortunate we were paid quite a bit of our tax base on May 1,” she said. Precinct 10 Town Meeting member Peter Manoogian wanted to know why sings along. The movie was an instantaneous hit – nominated for eight Academy Awards and won four. “Yankee Doodle Dandy” was selected for preservation in the United States Film Registry by the Library of Congress in 1993, and in 1998 the movie was ranked Number 100 on the “100 Years…100 Movies” list by the American Film Institute. The lyrics are: I’m a Yankee Doodle Dandy A Yankee Doodle, do or die A real live nephew of my uncle Sam’s Born on the Fourth of July I’ve got a Yankee Doodle sweetheart She’s my Yankee Doodle joy Yankee Doodle came to London Just to ride the ponies I am a Yankee Doodle boy the administration estimated a 25 percent cut in local aid after Gov. Charlie Baker has stressed the goal is to keep state aid at the same level. “We’re trying to present the worst-case scenario,” Hatch said. “There’s a lot of unknowns we don’t know. We’re trying to be as conservative as possible.” A few Town Meeting members expressed concerns that Saugus taxpayers face some tough fiscal times ahead. “The residents are going to have higher taxes, higher sewer rates and higher water rates,” Precinct 10 Town Meeting Member Steve C. DiVirgilio said. Three School Committee Members lobbied for Town Meeting to increase the School Department budget. “It’s time to put our money where our mouth is,” School Committee Chairman Tom Whittredge said, noting that fixed costs in the School Department had gone up by $1.1 million. At the same time, MCAS tests results have been low and Saugus fared poorly in school rankings. “We’re hoping to get some extra money out of Town Meeting and hoping we start investing in our schools.” School Committee Member Dennis Gould advocated that Town Meeting increase its withdrawal from the stabilization fund by $1.2 million to cover the increase in fixed costs. Crabtree cautioned the Town Meeting against taking that approach. “I just think you’ve got to be careful. You don’t know where it ends,” he said. “I got 16 department heads who could use the money as well,” he said.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, July 3, 2020 Page 7 Saugus Little League announces recipients of 2020 Wing and LaCortiglia Memorial Scholarships Law Offices of Terrence W. Saugus High School graduate Jake Hogan was the recipient of the 2020 Saugus Little League Stephen Wing Memorial Scholarship. Pictured with Jake are, from left to right, Dawn Marie, Paige, Kyle, Sean and Jake Hogan, Nancy Wing, Ron Wing, Sr., Kristin and Nicolas Cicolini and Dan, Ryan, Matthew and Ron Wing, Jr. (Courtesy photo) Special to The Advocate T he Saugus Little League recently announced the recipients of the Stephen Wing and Peter LaCortiglia Memorial Scholarships. Both scholarships are awarded to former Saugus Little League participants who will be attending postsecondary school. Jake Hogan was selected as the recipient of the 2020 Stephen Wing Memorial Scholarship. Jake will be attending the University of Massachusetts – Lowell this fall. Dan Pontbriand was selected as the recipient of the 2020 LaCortiglia Memorial Scholarship. Dan will be attending Northern Essex Community College in the fall. The Stephen Wing Memorial Scholarship was created to honor a boy who loves life and thoroughly enjoyed playing and participating in youth sports. The scholarship was created by Stephen’s family and the Saugus Little League. Stephen’s desire to improve and willingness to work hard to achieve a goal enabled him to be considered a skilled baseball player in the Saugus American Little League. Illness took Stephen from us at the age of 10. Stephen’s number has been retired and remains on display at our Hurd Avenue facility (Grabowski Field) to this day. Kennedy 512 Broadway, Everett • Criminal Defense • Personal Injury • Medical Malpractice Tel: (617) 387-9809 Cell: (617) 308-8178 twkennedylaw@gmail.com Daniel Pontbriand, a 2020 graduate of Saugus High School, was the recipient of the Saugus Little League 2020 Peter LaCortiglia Memorial Scholarship. Pictured above, from left to right, are Dan Pontbriand and Peter LaCortiglia’s son, Matt LaCortiglia. (Courtesy photo) The Peter LaCortiglia Memorial Scholarship was created by Peter’s family and friends. Peter was a man with a passion for sports and a love for coaching young athletes. This was demonstrated by his long-lasting relationship with Saugus Little League Baseball. As both a coach and spectator, Peter took great pride and enjoyment in seeing young athletes succeed in accomplishing their goals. Peter’s strong character and ability to communicate with people made him well-liked and respected among his peers and allowed him to serve as a role model for both players and coaches. His friendly personality and fun-loving demeanor blessed him with many longEverett Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Owned & operated by the Conti family since 1958 • 57 Years! “Same name, phone number & address for family since 1958 • 62 over half a century. We must be doing something right!” •Vinyl Siding •Free Estimates •Carpentry Work •Fully Licensed •Decks •Roofing • Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! standing friendships with former players, coaches and parents in the Saugus Little League community. The Saugus Little League extends congratulations to Jake and Dan, wishing them continued success as they pursue their college education. Additionally, the league would like to thank the friends and families of Stephen Wing and Peter LaCortiglia for their support of this scholarship initiative. Due to support of the family and friends of both the Wing and LaCortiglia families, as well as the support of the Saugus Little League, $32,000 in scholarship assistance has been provided to former players since inception of both scholarships www.eight10barandgrille.com We Have Reopened for Dine-In and Outside Seating every day beginning at 4 PM WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 STAY SAFE! Summer is Here!

Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, July 3, 2020 Carpenters Local 328 endorses Councillor-at-Large Giannino for State Rep B OSTON – On Tuesday the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Local Union 328 endorsed Revere Councillor-at-Large Jessica Giannino for State Representative, 16th Suffolk District. Giannino officially claimed a spot on the September 1 ballot after submitting the required certified signatures to the Secretary of State’s office in March. “We offer our support to Jessica because of her past commitment to the working men and women of the 16th Suffolk District,” said Local 328 Business Manager Richard Pedi. “Jessica has demonstrated her concern by shaping policies that will protect all workers’ rights and we believe she will continue to have a strong voice for organized labor.” The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America began in 1881 when 36 carpenters from 11 cities formed a national union with a constitution, a structure and two thousand members. From humble beginnings arose Jessica Giannino Candidate for State Representative a powerful political and economic force, setting the standards for wages, benefits, conditions and quality on every project in the United States. Carpenters Local Union 328 services Boston, Cambridge and the North/West metropolitan suburbs. “I’m very thankful to have the endorsement from Local 328 as I campaign for State Representative,” said Giannino. “Fighting towards making our district a place to live, work and raise a family has been a top priority of mine, About Jessica Jessica began her career in politics as a Councillor-at-Large for the City of Revere in 2012. In that time, she has worked on countless issues that impact the daily lives of the citizens of Revere, as well as ordinances that will impact generations to follow. In 2013 her inclusive style and strong leadership qualities prompted her colleagues to elect her Vice President of the City Council. In 2016 and 2018, Jessica had the honor of serving as City Council President. During that time, she worked to ensure the agenda maintained a balance between protecting and growing the city’s economic base, without compromising the quality of city services to residents. She believes it is her responsibility to ensure that Revere’s government is accountable to the people, financially responsible and forward thinking. Insulators Local 6, Roofers Local 33 endorse Gravellese for State Rep and I will bring these working-class values with me to Beacon Hill.” wo more building trades unions have endorsed Joe Gravellese for State Representative in the 16th Suffolk District Democratic Primary on September 1: Heat & Frost Insulators Local 6, and Roofers and Waterproofers Local 33. “I’m grateful for the endorsement of Local 6 and Local 33,” said Gravellese. “Local 6 represents specialists in mechanical insulation, fire stopping, and hazardous waste remediation. Local 6 fights for the wages, benefits, and safe working conditions of their members – advocacy needed now more than ever with labor rights under attack at the national level…Local 33 has been a leader in the Helmets to Hardhats program, helping returning veterans move into apprentice training programs upon returning home.” The list of endorseT ments for Gravellese now includes: • Massachusetts Joe Gravellese Candidate for State Rep Teachers Association • Boston Teachers Union • Roofers and Insulators Local 33 • Heat and Frost Insulators Local 6 • International Union of Operating Engineers Local 4 • Bricklayers Local 3 • Tunnel Workers Local 88 • Iron Workers Local 7 • Sunrise Boston • Massachusetts Voters for Animals “We started this campaign with no big financial backing or big names behind us, but voters and organizations across the district are responding to our message,” said Gravellese. “This campaign has laid out an ambitious agenda to protect workers’ rights, invest in education, improve transportation, and fight for a cleaner environment. I’m proud to partner with great organizations like Local 6 and Local 33 in this fight.” WE WORK FOR YOU! * Have your car repaired by Real Manufacturer Certiified Technicians * An I-CAR GOLD CLASS SHOP Highest Certificate in the Repair Industry * Premier Insurance Co. Collision Repair Shop for Geico, Liberty Mutual, Metlife, Progressive and more! * Over 30 Years of putting families back on the Road Safe & Fast! * ATLAS Stands Behind All Repairs with a Limited Lifetime Warranty 1605 North Shore Road, Revere * 781-284-1200 Visit us at: www.AtlasAutobody.com or call (781) 284-1200 to schedule your appointment today!

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, July 3, 2020 Page 9 Saugus Gardens in the Pandemic Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable By Laura Eisener I f we must forego the fireworks, we can at least have flowers! Patriotic plantings of red, white and blue are noticeable this week in pots on porches, garden beds and public plantings. Many kinds of flowers are available in red and white, but blue is a real challenge – true blue is very scarce among flowers and the deep navy blue of the flag is essentially nonexistent. In general, people settle for a dark purple color as close enough. This blue pot of red, white and purple petunias with a wire star ornament is a good example. It can spend the season on the porch or patio, but be moved to a picnic table for a holiday barbecue or dinner. Many of the red, white and blue plantings are done with annuals. These are usually tropical species that flower almost continuously through the summer, but will die in the fall and not return next year. Some annuals, which we might call “true annuals,” live for a single growing season no matter where they grow, but many of our popular so-called annuals would last several years in milder climates. Petunias originally from South America can grow for several years in very warm climates, but here temperatures are often cold enough to kill the plants by mid-October. They can be kept longer indoors, but usually need more light than our windows can provide. On the other hand, Florists’ geraniums (Pelargonium hortorum), originally from South Africa, are often used as annuals in beds and window boxes in summer here, but survive well indoors in a bright window or in a greenhouse, and resume blooming in January as the days grow longer. I have seen geraniums that were 50 years old and more, kept in a greenhouse in winter and grown outdoors in New England from Memorial Day until mid-October. In the late 18th and throughout the 19th century, private greenhouses became a status symbol, and in the 19th century most large cities and towns also had commercial greenhouses so the general public could become familiar with tropical species. They have become a summer staple of the landGRAVESIDE FLOWERS: The G.A.R. plot at Riverside Cemetery has these red and white wax begonias, which bloom indefatigably despite hot sun all day (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) scape, not only for homes but also public parks, like Boston Public Garden, shops and restaurants, and beds around monuments. Many popular annuals, such as snapdragons, sold out early this year, perhaps because people were looking for some easy and cheerful color when they expected they’d be spending more time at home than usual. I saw beautiful ones being planted in a traffic island in Swampscott just before Memorial Day, but when I went shopping for them, I couldn’t find any anywhere. Petunias (petunia hybrids) and million bells (Callibrachoa hybrids) are still available, but just a few colors. Some of the shortages may be blamed on interruptions in transportation, but some nurseries told me they got the usual quantities and varieties in May and sold out early – when they tried to reorder, their suppliers had a much more restricted selection. The best “blue” annuals are probably flossflower (Ageratum houstonianum) or mistflower and blue annual lobelia (Lobelia erinus). These both come in shades that are pretty close to blue as well as pinkish-purple, pink, and white varieties. Other good choices include dark purple shades of petunia (Petunia hybrida), million bells (Callibrachoa hybrids), lantana (Lantana camara) and heliotrope ((Heliotropium arborescens). Flags and bunting in the garden can help reinforce the celebratory patriotic theme. We may be missing the annual 4th of July games and bicycle decorating competition at Lynnhurst playground and the fireworks in Salem or Boston, but we can brighten the gardens around our homes to share the festive mood with our neighbors. Quite a few red, white and blue clothespin wreaths, which were a popular family craft project this spring, clever wreaths with tulle knots made in the same colors, wreaths with stars and fireworks shapes, and simple wooden stars adorn doorways in each neighborhood. Lines of American flags have appeared along walks and walls, and if you are out after dark you may see gardens glowing with red, white and blue lights. Then there are the gardens of red and white without the blue. These might lead you to wonder – are they patriotic gardens or Saugus spirit gardens, since our town colors are red and white? Maybe a bit of both. The G.A.R. plot at Riverside Cemetery has red and white wax begonias, which bloom indefatigably despite hot sun all day, and the bed under the Saugus Center sign in the rotary is a similar combination. Wax begonias are extremely tough and sturdy annuals, available in pink as well as red and white. They thrive in shade and avoid the fungus diseases that other plants might suffer, but also grow well in scorching sun and endure droughts without wilting. If you are determined not to replace plants every year, red, white and blue shrubs and perennials can also be found. Shrubs are woody plants, and perennials are herbaceous ones that return year after year. Some hydrangea shrubs have flowers that are true blue, and among perennials there are a few varieties of salvia, delphiniums, blue-eyed grass (SisyrinchiMADE FOR JULY 4: A patriotic pot of petunias flanked by a miniature American flag set on a Lynnhurst porch. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) um angustifolium) and forget-me-nots (Myosotis sylvestris). Some wild gentians are deep blue, but most don’t bloom until fall, not near the fourth of July. Lithodora (Lithodora diffusa) is hardy here, but not as readily available. As for shrubs in red and white, the summer classic of red and white roses is always effective. Hydrangeas come in white as well as blue, and there are some varieties (‘Grateful Red,’ ‘Teller’s Red,’ and ‘Red Beauty,’ to name a few) that are considered red although it is not American Beauty Rose red. Just as with the “blues” in most annual displays, we have to be a little generous in our interpretations of color when looking at “red” hydrangeas. The Encore series of Azaleas, which rebloom in summer and fall, have some great red and white varieties, including ‘Autumn Bonfire,’ which is bright red, and ‘Lily,’ which is white. 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Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, July 3, 2020 COUNT | FROM PAGE 1 ing. However, the 556 cases reported for Saugus averages out to a rate of 1,956.00 per 100,000 – which is above the state average of 1,490.76 per 100,000 and remains the 21st ings, and to follow the CDC and MDPH guidance.” Of the 3,700 people tested -highest rate among all communities across the state, according to the data released Wednesday. The DPH has been releasing numbers of COVID-19 cases for all 351 municipalities, broken down by city and town, every Wednesday. The agency on its website will post the number of cases of people testing positive for the Coronavirus, and the number of cases per 100,000. But officials believe the numbers in most communities are substantially underreported because of the lack of aggressive testing for the virus. “The Saugus Health Department strongly believes that additional unrecognized cases DO exist in Saugus,” the town advised in a press release. “Due to the fact that they are undetected, some of these infected individuals may not be properly isolated or quarantined, which is why Gov. Baker has a safer at home advisory and continues to strongly request that everyone wear a cloth face cover over their face when around others, practice social distancing, avoid gatherin Saugus so far, 15.03 percent tested positive for COVID-19 – a drop from last week (16.19). The state average for people testing positive is 12.17 percent, also a reduction from last week (13.00). As of Wednesday, there were 16,122 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Essex County, the third-highest among the state’s 14 counties. There were 109,143 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus statewide and 8,081 virus-related deaths. There were 1,104 COVID-19-related deaths in Essex County, the second-highest among the state’s 14 counties. Nursing home update Of the total 36 COVID-19-related deaths reported in Saugus this week, the town’s two nursing homes accounted for 24 of them – but no new ones over the past week. There were 18 deaths reported at the Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, which is licensed for 88 total beds. There have been more than 30 confirmed cases of COVID-19 at the facility. There were six deaths reported at Saugus Rehabilitation and Nursing, a long-term care facility licensed for 80 beds. There have been more than 30 confirmed cases of COVID-19 at the facility. The most recent Nursing Facility Audit Survey Results through June 26 show that Saugus Rehabilitation and Nursing has been “in adherence” with a recent 28-point Infection Control Checklist after being deficient in the first round of audits. Meanwhile, Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation and Health Care Center was “not in adherence” in two of its three audits. The latest state reports showed that 100 percent of the residents and 93 percent of the staff at both facilities had been tested for COVID-19. How Saugus compares to neighboring communities As of press time yesterday, town officials were unaware of any additional deaths of Saugus residents infected with the virus since 36 deaths were reported last week. Meanwhile, town residents are able to compare the number of COVID-19 cases confirmed in Saugus to those in neighboring cities and towns as well as communities of similar size by going to the DPH website at https:// www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-response-reporting, then click onto COVID-19 cases by city/town. Chelsea (7,816.28 per 100,000), Brockton (4,300.33 per 100,000) and Lawrence (4,029.45 per 100,000) have the highest rates in the state for people testing positive for the Coronavirus. Here’s how nine other area communities compare to Saugus: Lynn: 3,635 cases, 3,602.46 per 100,000 (5th highest in state). Revere: 1,782 cases, 2,925.32 per 100,000 (6th highest in state). Everett: 1,765 cases, 3,636.45 per 100,000 (4th highest in state). Malden: 1,237 cases, 1,825.73 per 100,000 (30th highest in state). Peabody: 984 cases, 1,764.52 per 100,000. Saugus: 556 cases, 1,956.00 per 100,000 (21st highest in state). Wakefield: 314 cases, 1,162.76 per 100,000. Melrose: 245 cases, 847.10 per 100,000. Reading: 296 cases, 1,076.99 per 100,000. Lynnfield: 95 cases, 815.52 per 100,000. Statewide totals: 103,858 cases, 1,490.76 per 100,000. (Data compiled by DPH and made public as of July 1, 2020 count and rate [per 100,000] of confirmed COVID-10 cases in Massachusetts by city/town, January 1, 2020–July 1, 2020.) On its website, the DPH noted that the rate specifying the number of cases per 100,000 “provides a standardized way to compare the burden of disease in cities and towns regardless of the size of their population.” The DPH stressed “these are reported cases only.” Tips to protect yourself (offered by the Town of Saugus) Please follow CDC and MDPH guidance to prevent COVID-19 illness by: • Clean your hands often for at least: 20 seconds • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth • Stay at least 6 feet between yourself and others • Stay home as much as possible – only leave for essential reasons • Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others Please stay healthy and please call us with any needs. We are her [sic] for you. For more information, contact the Saugus Health Department at (781) 231-4117 and/or the Town Manager’s office at 781231-4111. For additional information about COVID-19, go to the town website at https://www. saugus-ma.gov/ and pull down the bar titled “COVID-19 Resources.”

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, July 3, 2020 Page 11 Lynnhurst Elementary graduates roll on A By Tara Vocino pproximately 51 Lynnhurst Elementary School graduates were celebrated with a rolling commencement, which was followed by taking photos in the adjacent field on Wednesday morning. —Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail.com. Shown from left to right are Principal Michael Mondello, fifth-grade teacher Lana Montero, fifth-grader teacher Trudy Williamson, at left, and special education teachers Laura Groak, Robert Conte, and Kevin Gibson by the Lynnhurst sign. At Lynnhurst Elementary School on Wednesday morning, graduate Rose Means moved on to middle school. Class of 2020: Bottom row: Nina Rivera, Eliana Miranda, Isabella Gori, Lindsay Mishol, Amanda Rezendes, Caitlyn Muldoon and Rose Means; middle row: Sophia Alvarado, Larissa DeSouza, Julia Rodriguez, Liliana Henriquez, Josephine Pepper, Lexi Brackett, Madelyn Sachs, Gabriella Cvijic, Sydney Deleidi and Jhessyca Dos Santos; top row: Dedan DeScheneaux, Michael Nunn, Ernie Landry, Luke Calder, Angelo Cascio, Lucas Lopes, Andrew Noberto, Nicholas McDonald and Alex Modini. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Graduate Liliana Henriques with sticky notes on her parents’ car. Graduate Sydney Deleidi had gold Class of 2020 balloons designed for her. Shown from left to right are second-grade teachers Christin Schulze and Michelle Jones, speech teacher Cathy Chipouras, kindergarten teacher Patti Nanni and paraprofessional Gina Crawford with handmade posters. Tina Lam wrote a message to her teachers. Lindsay Mishol is shown with her father, Jeffrey, and a special message. Friends graduates Lucas Lopes and Andrew Noberto and kindergartener Enzo Noberto were glad to be reunited for the first time since March, only having connected via FaceTime due to COVID-19. Car windows were decorated for the special occasion. Principal ’s Award and Academic Achievement Award winner Madelyn Sachs receives her diploma. Parents made their children posters, which they took photos in front of after commencement on Wednesday. Graduate Gabriella Cvijic is congratulated by her mother, Nicole.

Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, July 3, 2020 President’s Award, Students of the Year recognized at Oaklandvale P residen t ’s Award for Academic Achievement recipient Reem Tuffaha Graduates Mia Longo, Sabrina Serra and Savanna Dalton and Principal Michael Smith. President ’s Award for Academic Achievement recipient Mia Longo. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Student of the Year Tracy Lu, who also received the President’s Award for Academic Achievement, is congratulated by Principal Michael Smith. Student of the Year Antonio Nollett-Monroy, who also received the President’s Award for Academic Achievement, with his mother, Addie Nollett-Monroy. Graduate Jaylen Hernandez, who will miss Catherine Cancelliere’s class, with her grandmother, Rosanna Rodriguez. By Tara Vocino Wearing “STRAIGHT OUTTA FIFTH-GRADE [or KINDERGARTEN], #QUARANTINE, CLASS 2020” T-shirts, President’s Educational Award winner/ graduate Kyle Donahue is pictured with his younger brother, Jake. A Graduates Nick Dion and Pharaoh Brandenburg during Wednesday afternoon’s send-off at Oaklandvale Elementary School. pproximately 52 students received their report cards, and some were recognized with awards during a rolling send-off at Oaklandvale Elementary School on Wednesday afternoon. Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail.com.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, July 3, 2020 Page 13 Veterans Memorial Elementary School graduates roll on Paraprofessional Trish Johnson’s T- shi r t reads “Not all SUPER heroes wear Fifth-grade Special Education Teacher Paige McDermont, Principal Tracey Ragucci, Teachers Bill Palmerini, Kristin Barclay and Marissa Concannon, Vice Principal Meghan Correll, Paraprofessionals Trish Johnson and Kris Fino and Special Education Teacher Millene Alves pose with a congratulations sign. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) capes” and her sign reads “ CONGR ATUL ATIONS, CLASS OF 2020, VETERANS MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 5TH GRADERS, MOVIN’ ON UP.” Grace Moon graduated from Veterans Memorial Elementary School on Wednesday morning. Meri Mozauro moves on. Amanda Rodrigues with her decorated car window. Graduate Nick Vicente’s car detail reads “Woot, Woot, Class of 2020!”. By Tara Vocino F Kaliayah Wade graduates. Saugus Unsung Hero Silene Pires Oliveira with her mother, Liah. ifth-graders moved on to middle school during Wednesday morning’s rolling on commencement ceremony in the Veterans Memorial Elementary School parking lot. Tara Vocino may be reached at print journalist1@gmail.com.

Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, July 3, 2020 THE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS By Mark Vogler H ere are a few tidbits that you might want to know about this week in Saugus. The Patriotic Spirit of Saugus I figured I needed to get some walking in on Wednesday during my visit to Saugus. I was also looking for a photo of the most patriotic example I could find of a Saugus home decorated in the spirit of July Fourth. So I walked from Saugus Town Hall up Main Street, toward Route 1, checking out the houses on both sides of the street. Several were decorated in red, white and blue. But one house stood out among the rest. As I passed by the Cape home at 128 Main St., it was obvious that the owners love their country and go out of their way to observe patriotic holidays. Retired Saugus firefighter Chuck Shipulski, 70, displayed his patriotic pride in the front yard with flowers, festive garden flags, a bench painted like an American flag, a “God Bless America” sign and plenty of red, white and blue. A 1967 Saugus High School graduate, Shipulski worked for the Saugus Fire Department for 40 years. He credits his wife, Karen, for the Americana theme showcased throughout the yard and inside their home. He’s as ready as any Saugus resident could be to celebrate the Fourth of July Could things be getting better for Saugus? It’s been 15 weeks since we began reporting on Saugus residents testing positive for COVID-19. And it’s been 14 weeks since we introduced “The Coronavirus Count,” our weekly story that focuses on the data released every Wednesday by the state Department of Public Health (DPH) on confirmed cases testing positive for COVID-19 in Massachusetts cities and towns. So, one of my key projects every Wednesday night has been to size up the Saugus data and compare it to data for nine other area communities. I’m sure it causes a lot of anxiety to many town residents, knowing that Saugus remains the 21st top ranked community for positive COVID-19 cases per 100,000 among the state’s 351 cities and towns. At the same time though, it looks like there’s some encouraging news about recent trends. For instance, this week, the state DPH data remained at 556 confirmed Coronavirus cases in Saugus – the same as last week. The number of deaths also remained at 36. So, we had zero new cases, and this was the third consecutive week where the increase in cases was fewer than 10. But, obviously, Saugus’s rate per 100,000 people remains high because there has been a comparable reduction in many other communities across the state. Let’s hope the downward trend continues and Massachusetts doesn’t experience a surge in new cases like some 30 communities have been. A super “Shout-Out” for Ellen I’m sure that computer savvy Saugus residents are finding Zoom videoconferencing a snap and a lot more fun than having to go to public meetings. But, not me. I long for the return of regular meetings, as I find the Zoom meetings a pain. It was obvious from watching the two-month late Annual Town Meeting proceedings this week that a few of the 50 members have been struggling with Zoom. A number of members had trouble “muting” and “unmuting” themselves, which contributed to a longer session. Some of the members didn’t realize they were disrupting this week’s session because their microphone was open when it should have been turned off. Other members who wanted to speak on some of the issues that came up couldn’t because they forgot to turn off their mute button. But, it seems like Town Clerk Ellen Schena was there to assist those members when they needed assistance. At least one member gave Ellen a big public “Thank you” for her help. From my observation, there’s no question that it was much more difficult for the town clerk to perform her Town Meeting duties in a “Zoom” setting than in a traditional public session on the second floor of Saugus Town Hall. “This Shout-out goes to our Town Clerk Ellen Schena who did a fantastic job of getting all of us Town Meeting Members coordinated on ZOOM for last night’s Annual Town Meeting,” Precinct 6 Town Meeting Member Jeanie Bartolo wrote in an email to me on Tuesday (June 30). “There were a few funny moments but she got us through! Just THANK YOU, SAUGUS PD! Recently members of the MEG Foundation sponsored a luncheon honoring the Saugus Police Department. “It was our way of saying ‘thank you,’” said Janice Jarosz. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) want to say thank you to her for being so calm and kind to all us, great job Ellen!!” Well said, Jeanie. 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 the 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 photo. Time Capsule located The 1954 Saugus High School Time Capsule has been located, according to a report we received this week. “I asked on Facebook if the box that was buried back in 1954 at the High School was found,” Janice Jarosz wrote us in an email this week. “Jim Harrington told me it was found and is presently in the safe in the basement of the Town Hall,” she said. Stay tuned for more details. Go see an outdoor movie at Kowloon’s Do you have the COVID-19 blues? If you do, maybe it’s time to go see a movie – outdoors – at the Kowloon Restaurant, Car Hop & Drive-In, in the northbound lane of Route 1 Saugus. The Kowloon Restaurant, which is owned and operated by the Wong family, opened a new Drive-In with a family movie night, this week (Tuesday, June 30), featuring the Steven Spielberg film “E.T.” Movies will continue to be featured on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. A complete movie line-up still in the works and spanning the entire summer will be sent out soon. For a complete schedule, please call (781) 233-0077 or go to the Kowloon’s website at www.kowloonrestaurant.com. Doors open at 7 p.m. and showtime is at 8:30 p.m. Admission is $20 per parking spot and $20 per table on the turf; guests can also bring their own blankets and beach chairs for the turf area. The Kowloon Drive-In, in conjunction with Xfinity, features a 22-feethigh-by-40-feet-wide movie screen and space for cars. The Kowloon Restaurant, Car Hop & Drive-In, 948 Broadway, Route 1 North, Saugus, is open daily 11: 30 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days per week; (781) 233-0077; www.kowloonrestaurant.com. From the desk of the town clerk Town Clerk Ellen J. Schena has a couple of announcements she wanted to issue this week for Saugus residents. First, the Town Clerk’s Office has postponed the late fee for Dog Licenses to September 1, 2020. “Please license your dog by mail until the Town Hall re-opens to the public. A copy of the Dog Application can be found on the Town’s website,” Ellen wrote in an email to us. Secondly, The Town Clerk’s Office seeks help from high school students to work as election workers for the Sept. 1 and Nov. 3 Elections. “Students must be 16 years old and older,” Ellen says. “Many different time shifts. The position pays $12.00 an hour or can be used towards community service. Please contact the Clerk’s office as soon as possible.” This sounds like a great opportunity for retired people who want to do something interesting while earning a little pocket money. And what a great learning experience as well as a potential income source for high school students who are at least 16 years old. Changes to Grab and Go food program The Saugus Council on Aging this week announced some changes to the Grab and Go Fresh Fruits and Vegetables program. “Every Tuesday morning, for the remainder of the summer, there will be individual boxes of fresh fruit and vegetables available at the Senior Center for our senior residents to grab and go,” according to the council’s Administrative Assistant, Laurie Davis. “Due to the limitation, any senior interested in picking up a box is required to register by calling the Saugus Senior Center at 781-231-4178, Monday-Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon,” she said. People interested in the program must talk to a staff member, must be a Saugus resident and also must register, Davis said. “Please do not leave your name and number on our answering machine, this will not be considered as a registration,” she said. “Thank you to the organizations that made this possible: USA Farmers, USDA, and Costa Fruit & Produce Company.” Food Pantry still open The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry will continue to remain open on Fridays between 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. despite concerns over the Coronavirus. But they have made adjustments to protect their core of volunteers and the needy people who receive the food. “For the protection of our volunteers & clients, and to limit personal contact & crowding/ gathering, the food pantry has been distributing pre-bagged groceries,” says Wendy Reed, Clerk of the Saugus Board of Selectmen, who also oversees the operation of the all-volunteer food pantry. “We understand clients may receive items they don’t want or need, but feel this is the best course of action to mitigate the potential spread of COVID-19. Those in need, even for short term or one-time assistance, are encouraged to come.” The food pantry is located in the basement of the Cliftondale Congregational Church at 50 Essex St. in Saugus. Food help for veterans This came in from Saugus Veteran Services Officer Jay Pinette. “We want to share a couple of opportunities with you for food assistance that are being offered to Veterans and/or their surviving spouses. First, the Melrose-Wakefield-Saugus Veterans’ Services Offices partner with the Greater Boston Food Bank to provide food to Veterans and their surviving spouses on the third Wednesday of each month. The food market is generally held at the Saugus Senior Center, but given the current COVID-19 pandemic, we SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 15

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, July 3, 2020 Page 15 SOUNDS | from page 14 are currently offering a contact-free, drive-thru food pantry at Memorial Hall on Main Street in Melrose. If you are unable to pickup, some limited deliveries may be available. This offering is year round. Please call the Saugus Veterans’ Service Office at 781-2314010 or e-mail VeteransServices@saugus-ma.gov in order to register. Proof of Veteran status is required.” Rep. Wong supports legislative commission State Rep. Donald H. Wong (R-Saugus) recently joined with his House colleagues to support the establishment of a special legislative commission to address racial disparities in maternal health care. House Bill 4818, An Act to reduce racial inequities in maternal health, was passed by the House of Representatives on a vote of 159-0 on June 30, according to a press release issued this week by Wong’s office. In Massachusetts, a black woman is twice as likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than a white woman. Representative Wong said the commission created under House Bill 4818 would work to identify the causes of these racial disparities, and to develop recommendations to address them. The 25-member commission would be co-chaired by the House and Senate chairs of the Joint Committee on Public Health, and would also include the committee’s ranking minority members from both legislative branches, the Commissioner of Public Health, the Executive Director of the Health Policy Commission, and the Chair of the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus. Members of the commission must have knowledge, expertise or experience related to maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity and must reflect the Commonwealth’s broad racial and geographic diversity, with the majority of the members coming from Black and Brown communities and representing the communities that are most impacted by inequities in maternal health outcomes. House Bill 4818 defines “maternal mortality” as the death of a woman during pregnancy or within one year of the end of the pregnancy. Under the bill, the commission will be charged with investigating the following: best practices for reducing or eliminating racial inequities in maternal mortality or severe maternal morbidity; barriers to accessing prenatal and postpartum care; how historical and current forms of racism affect the prevalence of maternal morbidity; the availability of data collected by the Commonwealth, and what additional data is needed; limitations in defining severe maternal morbidity; the availability, affordability and adequacy of insurance coverage; relevant findings from the Health Policy Commission; and any other factors the commission determines to be relevant. Rep. Wong said the commission will be required to file a report with its findings and recommendations within one year of the bill’s effective date. House Bill 4818 now heads to the Senate for its consideration. Main attractions at the Saugus Public Library All programs and events scheduled at the Saugus Public Library are cancelled until further notice. Anyone who has books to return to the library gets a pass during the time the library is closed, according to Library Director Alan Thibeault. Meanwhile, the library announced a series of virtual programs that can be viewed each week on Zoom: The (virtual) Yoga Experience: Join us each Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm, for a free, basic yoga class that is ideal for beginners. This 45-minute slow flow class opens with a brief meditation, followed by a gentle warmup, some core strengthening, standing postures, and flexibility poses. Each session winds down with deep relaxation. This event will be held via Zoom. You can participate from your personal computer, mobile device or smart TV. For best results, download the Zoom app to your device. Registration is required and you must register separately for each weekly session. To register, please send an email to sau@noblenet. org and type the word YOGA into the subject line. You will receive an email within a few days containing a link for the event. Please register before noon on the day of the event. Spaces are limited. Lisa Poto is a registered yoga teacher and a member of the Yoga Alliance. She graduated from Barre & Soul’s 200-hour yoga teacher training program. “Yoga is my passion, and has been transforming in my life. I believe that yoga is for everybody. It is your own personal exploration and journey”. Virtual Music & Mother Goose: Every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.; registration required. Email melton@noblenet.org to register! Recommended for children ages one to four years. Join us for music & rhymes, dancing & skipping, shaking & marching! Virtual Meditation: Join us online for meditation on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. This is a free program, held via Zoom, but registration is required. Please email us at sau@noblenet.org to register. Type the word MEDITATION in the subject line. You will receive an email with the log-in information. You can participate from your personal computer, mobile device or smart TV. For best results, download the Zoom app to your device. The session will be led by Crayola Tidd, a certified mindfulness meditation teacher. Crayola led a meditation class at the library last February, and we are very pleased to welcome her back, although in virtual form! If anyone in town has any ideas they want to bounce off Library Director Thibeault, you can call him by phone at 781231-4168 x3122 or email him at athibeault@noblenet.org. Murder at Breakheart Laura Eisener wanted us to know about this interesting, upcoming program set for the fall, providing social distancing is no longer an obstacle: “Since the May meeting of the Saugus Historical Society had to be cancelled due to COVID-19, the program planned has been rescheduled to Sept. 9. Doug Heath and Alison Simcox have agreed to speak about their upcoming book which gives new details about the murder at Breakheart in the early 20th century. It will be the first program in the newly enlarged Saugus Historical Society building since the SCTV moved in and began broadcasting from this site. All Saugus residents, whether or not members of the Saugus Historical Society, are welcome free of charge.” For more details, contact Laura at 781-231-5988. Buy a brick to honor your vets The Saugus War Monument Committee, once again, is sponsoring the Buy A Brick Program to honor all those who have served their country. If you would like to purchase one in the name of someone who is presently serving or has served, in the memory of a loved one, or just someone from your family, school, etc., the general pricing is $100 for a 4” X 8” brick (three lines), $200 for 8” X 8” brick (five lines) and $500 (five lines) for a corporate brick. Each line is a maximum of 15 characters. The improvement and upkeep of the monument on the corner of Winter and Central Streets rely on the generosity of donors through fundraising. The brick application must be in by Sept. 30 to ensure the bricks will be ready for Veterans Day. Please contact Frank Manning at 781-929-9723 for more information and applications. Helping the Vet During these challenging times, your local Veterans’ Service Officers would like to share some information on a benefit program that is available to those who qualify. If you are a Veteran or the surviving spouse of a Veteran, the “Chapter 115 Benefits Program” is a Massachusetts state initiative that provides financial aid for Veterans and/or their surviving spouses who reside in Massachusetts and meet certain income and asset guidelines. Benefits may include monthly ordinary benefits and/or payment/reimbursement for medical expenses. Whether laid off, in transition or living on a fixed income, the program is designed to provide short-term or long-term assistance as needed to provide relief. The program is overseen by the Massachusetts Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS), which runs the program in partnership with local Veterans’ Service Officers (VSOs). Every town or district in Massachusetts has a VSO. VSOs assist Veterans and their dependents in learning about, applying for and receiving Chapter 115 benefits. VSOs can also help you in applying for other benefits and connecting with local resources. Your local VSO handles applications, obtains program approval from DVS and provides local benefits. The program is funded by a combination of state and local funds. DVS pays for 75% and your city or town pays for 25% of the approved benefits. There are income and asset limits for the program. As a general rule, income and asset requirements are: Family of 1–monthly income less than $2081 and an asset limit of $5000; family of 2–monthly income less than $2818 and an asset limit of $9800. To determine if you may be eligible for financial assistance through the Chapter 115 program, visit the following link and follow the instructions: https://massvetben.org/. Or call your local VSO for more information. The VSOs are also able to help Veterans apply for Federal VA benefits and local benefits and provide food assistance monthly. For example, did you know that if you own a home and have a VA-service-connected disability, you are eligible for a partial or full exemption of your property taxes? Please contact your local VSO for more information on any of the services mentioned. “We are all here to assist. We are regularly checking voicemails and emails as we continue to work remotely and in our offices throughout COVID-19.” Melrose: Karen Burke, 781-979-4186, kburke@cityofmelrose.org Wakefield: David Mangan, 781-246-6377, dmangan@wakefield.ma.us Saugus: Jay Pinette, 781-231-4010, jpinette@saugus-ma.gov Recyclers won’t touch contaminated bins/barrels Due to increasing contamination rates in curbside recycling, JRM will not collect any bin/barrel with contamination, according to Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree’s Office. Bins should contain aluminum/steel cans, food and beverage cartons, bottles and jars, mixed paper, newspaper, magazines and cardboard and kitchen, laundry and bath plastic containers. Please empty and rinse containers. Please remember: no plastic wrap or bags, clothing, hoses, Styrofoam, rigid plastic, kid’s toys, electronics, metal pans, glass dishes. These items would cause your bin/ barrel to be rejected. Please contact Solid Waste/Recycling Coordinator Lorna Cerbone at 781-231-4036 with any questions. For JRM Customer Service, please call 1-800-323-4285. Update for Compost/Recycling Drop-Off Site “At this time the compost/recycling site is open by appointment only. We are currently open Monday – Saturday 7:30 am – 2:00 pm. You can call 781-231-4036 to schedule an appointment. You can also e-mail lcerbone@saugus-ma.gov for an appointment. We are no longer accepting the rigid plastic for recycling, you can dispose of curbside on your trash day with a $2.00 green sticker. Town stickers are available at the Stop and Shop and the Big Y at their courtesy booth. Thank you.” Let’s hear it! Got an idea, passing thought or gripe you would like to share with The Saugus Advocate? I’m always interested in your feedback. It’s been four years since I began work at The Saugus Advocate. I’m always interested in hearing readers’ suggestions for possible stories or good candidates for “The Advocate Asks” interview of the week. Feel free to email me at mvoge@comcast.net. Do you have some interesting views on an issue that you want to express to the community? Submit your idea. If I like it, we can meet for a 15- to 20-minute interview while practicing social distancing outside a local coffee shop. And I’ll buy the coffee. Or, if you prefer to be interviewed from the safety of your home on the phone or via email, I will provide that option to you as the nation copes with the Coronavirus crisis.

Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, July 3, 2020 A View from the Saugus Faith Community Pastor Joe Hoyle of the Cliftondale Congregational Church offers theological reflection during these trying times of COVID-19 First is giving thanks. Psalm 75:1 says, “We give thanks to You O God; we give thanks, for Your name is near. We recount Your wondrous deeds.” It is important to remember what God has done in the past so that we can trust Him for what will come in the future. This is not always easy. It takes some discipline and some effort to think about blessings in some harder seasons of life. It may seem like there is no blessing or silver lining but there always is. God is working in your life. God doesn’t give up on anyone and there is always some evidence of His goodness in our lives. Gratitude is a weapon against the chains of cynicism. Second, spend five minutes in silence. John 15:4 says, “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me.” Being still and silent is a chore by itself these days much less being still and silent before God. When was the last time you gave yourself to silence for five minutes with no distraction? It is totally fine to not be able to remember. We are all very distracted and pulled in a million directions each and every day. It is a normal part of life but it is not healthy. Put away every distraction. Put ASKS | from page 4 neighborhood. Karen: This project has nothing to do with disabled veterans. We are totally for the veterans. We love the veterans, and we have a lot of veterans in the neighborhood. People from outside this area assume that’s what it’s all about, but they’re not familiar with the flooding problems. Part of it is ignorance, because they just don’t know what the flooding problems are. All of the town officials know about the drainage problems down here. They tried to fix them, but they haven’t been fixed. And with this project, we are adding to a bad situation. They keep building and building down here, and the situation keeps getting worse with the water. There was a party for me last year after I retired from the Post Office. The day before my party, the whole swimming pool was jet black. Everybody’s mulch and whatever rolled off in the microburst we had right away the phone, turn off the TV, tell the people in the house that you are unavailable for a bit. Find a quiet place to go to, maybe into a closet, and just be with God, not asking for anything but listening. And do it for five minutes. I can guarantee after 30 seconds it will be a challenge. This is why these are called disciplines. It will take a bit of time to adjust to them. Be kind with yourself and just give it your best and eventually you will find it a fruitful time. Taking five minunderstand. The Bible is full of timeless wisdom and comfort that can help believers and nonbelievers alike. Give it a shot and I guarantee it will not be wasted time. Finally, focus on what is excellent. “If there FAITH WRITER: Pastor Joe Hoyle of the Cliftondale Congregational Church. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) utes to be with God, just you and Him, will change that relationship with Him. Third, remember that you belong to God. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20: “You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.” God loves you. He died for you through the work of Jesus Christ, who we as Christians believe was fully human and fully God. He redeemed you. Let Him have the wheel and give yourself over to Him. God has given us a free gift into my swimming pool. Q: So, if the veterans housing project doesn’t get done, what do you think should be done with the property? John: Where the building is up front, that’s a good house lot up there. If push comes to shove and they wanted to put two houses lots on it, I personally don’t have a problem with that, as long as they stay out of the wetlands. A single family home – as long as they stay to the front of the property and don’t encroach the wetlands – is fine. Q: Are you confident that selectmen and other town officials have your backs? John: No, not at all. At the night of the meeting, I wanted them to tell us that they have our backs, but they didn’t. I think [Selectman] Debra Panetta does. She was straightforward, but I expected a lot more backing from the other selectmen. Q: But, all of the Town Meeting members from Precinct 10 seem to have your back. All five of them have been critical of redemption if we accept it and let Him have His will in our lives. Fourth, Meditate on God’s Word, the Bible. Psalm 119:97: “Oh how I love your law! It is my meditation all day.” We need to not only be reading scripture but really taking time to think about what it says to us. After our time of reading, we should ask “so what” and seek to find the answer either in good internet resources, good study Bibles or speaking with a pastor or teacher who can help you to of the project and seem to be advocating for the neighbors. John: Yes. All of our Town Meeting members have our backs. I’m proud of them, but I’m surprised that our selectmen weren’t more vocal. A couple of our selectmen live down here – They know what the problem is like – Anthony Cogliano and Mike Serino. These guys know what the water situation is, so I thought we’d have a little more support than what we did. Q: So, at minimum, what do you think the Board of Selectmen should be doing? John: I’d like a little more support. They say that they have no influence on this project and it’s something that they can’t get involved with, but I believe they should be our voice to the Conservation Commission. I believe their voices would carry some weight, and I believe that the people in our neighborhood are looking for that kind of vocal support for us. They should stand up and say, “This is what is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things” —Philippians 4:8. What are things we can take in with our eyes, ears, and minds that will be pleasing to God and praiseworthy for us? There is a computing term called GIGO, Garbage In Garbage Out. What you put in is what you get out. The same is true in our spiritual lives. If we spend our days looking at things we shouldn’t or listening to things that don’t glorify God, we are going to begin to have that take hold within us. We will become slaves to those the people want” or “This is what the people don’t want” – that’s what I say. Q: But the Board of Selectmen Chair, Anthony Cogliano, set the meeting up between the neighbors and the developers. John: Sure. He organized it and set it all up, but my wife requested it. Q: So, what do you think about the Conservation Commission, which will be holding a meeting at 7 p.m., July 15 via Zoom videoconferencing? John: I think the members of the Conservation Commission need to come down here. They have to come down here and see it for themselves and talk to the neighbors; not just one guy, but the entire commission. They’re Saugonians and they know about the history of the water problems down here in East Saugus, so I hope they do the right thing. Q: What about the developers? John: Well, I hope that the Nakashians go back and say they understand the drainage things. Seek freedom from God in those broken areas, those addictions, those chains and regrets. He wants to free you. One of the ways we do that is to begin to replace the bad with good. Replace worldly thoughts and actions with those in keeping with God’s love and character. Think and reflect on things that are joyful and good, rather than the opposite. It will make a difference. I have seen it happen in my life and the life of others. Take a few moments each and every day to work on these things. Remember they are “disciplines,” so they are going to take a bit of work. But it will be worth it. May God bless you all with more of Himself as you draw near to Him! If you would like to find out more about our great God, please stop by Cliftondale Congregational Church or check us out on Facebook for our livestreams on Sundays at 10 a.m. May your week be filled with the presence, peace and power of God! In Christ, Pastor Joe Hoyle Cliftondale Congregational Church (Editor’s Note: “A View From the Saugus Faith Community” is an occasional feature of The Saugus Advocate. Representatives of all faiths are welcome to submit articles.) problem, do the right thing, back out of this location and find a better one. You know, this is the right idea, but it’s the wrong location. Karen: I would hope they would find another area that’s more suitable. Q: Anything else that you would like to say about the situation? Karen: I think it’s important that people need to know that we’re rallying against this because we’re trying to save our homes. It has nothing to do with the veterans being next door. I was going to put my house [on Lincoln Avenue] up for sale. Somebody made me a really good offer, but later, I felt like crying, because I really wanted to stay in my home. I feel safe. I feel comfortable here. I have been here my entire life. This is my house and this is where I belong. I ended up not selling my house. When push comes to shove, I didn’t want to go. There are generations and generations of my family who lived down here, so this is my home.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, July 3, 2020 Page 17 Northeast Metro Tech shares state guidelines for reopening in the fall W AKEFIELD – Superintendent David DiBarri wishes to share the initial state guidelines from Gov. Charlie Baker and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for the 202021 academic year, which will be modified as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. While prioritizing health and safety as well as getting as many students back in school as possible, districts across the state will now begin to develop three different plans: one for learning entirely in person, one for a hybrid model that includes in person and remote learning in the event that in person learning is not feasible due to space constraints and other concerns, and one for remote learning only should there be a second spike in COVID-19 cases regionally. These plans will be created by a task force of district officials, teachers, staff, students and parents and submitted to DESE in the coming weeks. The final plan for the district will be announced in August. Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School is waiting on further guidance this July, including information on transportation and busing for the coming school year, and will provide updates to students and their families as soon as it becomes available. “I’d like to thank students, families, faculty and staff for remaining patient as we’ve navigated these uncharted waters; we still don’t know what the fall will look like precisely, but these guidelines create the possibility for us to safely welcome students back to school in-person, which would be wonderful,” DiBarri said. “We’re going to be analyzing our facility in alignment with these guidelines this summer and carefully crafting plans to prepare for what the fall may bring, and will provide regular updates to the Northeast community as we receive more information.” Guidelines that must be part of these plans include: • Setting up cafeterias, gyms, libraries and other large spaces to promote the greatest GLSS announces closure of its transportation business as of July 1 G reater Lynn Senior Services (GLSS) is announcing that as of July 1, 2020, it will cease delivery of all transportation services. The difficult decision to close was based on several factors, including the MBTA’s decision not to renew the agency’s contract to provide The RIDE paratransit service and the current pandemic environment, which made operating transportation services very challenging. Despite efforts to sustain its own transportation business, GLSS Chief Executive Officer Kathryn C. Burns, MHA, said that it became clear in recent weeks that the agency would not be able to operate a transportation business at this time. The closure of its transportation department will not affect the many other important services offered by GLSS, including information and referral, home care, congregate meals and Meals on Wheels, protective and clinical services, housing supports, a variety of other community programs, such as caregiver supports, and much more. Consumers who schedule trips directly with the MBTA should not experience any disruption in service. “I don’t think I can adequately express what GLSS Transportation has meant to our agency and to the community it has served so well for decades,” Burns said. “Staffed by hundreds of highly talented operaamount of social distancing possible • Requiring students from second grade on, and all adults, to wear a face mask, face covering or face shield while learning in person and while riding on the school bus; these should be provided by the student/family, but the district will have a limited amount of disposable masks to provide students who need them • Providing other preventative measures for students and staff, such as handwashing stations and hand sanitizer, and cleaning frequently touched surfaces • Having school nurses wear extra protection, such as face shields and goggles, when directly treating students; a room should also be designated to isolate those at the school who are suspected of having COVID-19 • Determining class size based on how many students can be taught with social distancing in place, with desks anywhere from three to six feet away from each other • Strongly recommending tions, support, and caring drivers, our transportation team carried the GLSS logo across the North Shore and Greater Boston areas, symbolizing what is best about our agency in providing them meaningful mobility options and fully promoting the mission of community livability and social inclusion.” Since learning about the loss of the MBTA contract in October, GLSS Transportation has been working tirelessly to fulfill the remaining months of its contract, to provide for a seamless transition of service and to assist its staff to find positions with the two remaining vendors, which will now provide all the paratransit services west, south and north of Boston. Burns noted that most staff were redeployed to these other contractors. “I know I speak for everyone at GLSS when I say how extremely grateful we are to all those who have committed themselves to this important work for nearly 20 years,” Burns said. “We are profoundly sad to lose these dedicated staff members, and we wish our colleagues well in their future endeavors.” GLSS is the nonprofit human services agency supporting people of all ages living with disabilities in Lynn, Lynnfield, Nahant, Saugus, Swampscott and beyond. that students, teachers and staff get their regular flu vaccine in order to prevent any disruption to learning. • Surveying families throughout the summer (and possibly the school year) to help with decisions, such as which children will return to school in person, technology needs of students learning remotely and who will need bus transportation in order to get to school At this time, screening procedures to enter school buildings, such as taking a person’s temperature, will not be required. COVID-19 testing also will not be required for students to return to school. The initial guidelines are subject to change depending on how the situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic progresses. The guidelines were developed by DESE’s Returnto-School Working Group, along with experts from the fields of infectious diseases and public health. Approximately $200 million from the Commonwealth’s federal Coronavirus Relief Fund is available to help with the costs of reopening public schools. Schools are eligible to receive up to $225 per student for eligible costs incurred due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, such as training for school staff, supplemental social and academic services, reconfiguration of school spaces, leasing of temporary facilities and acquisition of health and hygiene supplies. Other potential funding sources to support school reopening include $502 million from the Coronavirus Relief Fund that had previously been allocated by Gov. Baker to cities and towns, as well as $194 million in federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund grants. In partnership with legislative leadership, the state has also committed $25 million in federal funds for a matching grant program to help school districts and charter schools close technology gaps that have inhibited remote learning for students and families who lack access to computers or internet connections. Specific state funding for each district will be determined at a later date. The statewide closure of school buildings began in mid-March and was extended through the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year as an unprecedented step in limiting the potential spread of COVID-19 and continuing the practice of social distancing as more positive cases and deaths are announced in the state. Thank you to all the first responders, healthcare workers, and all other essential workers who are working hard to keep our community safe and healthy. 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Page 18 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, July 3, 2020 ~ Op-Ed ~ Fighting For Workers’ Rights: My Agenda For Labor By Joseph Gravellese n an election year, everyone claims to support working people. The way we can truly show we care about workers is by supporting ambitious policy that defends collective bargaining rights, ensures workplace safety, and fights for fair wages and better opportunities for working families. I’m proud to introduce my campaign’s agenda to fight for working people if elected I State Representative by the voters of Revere, Chelsea, and Saugus on September 1: Cracking down on wage theft: We need legislation that holds large contractors accountable for hiring subcontractors who stiff workers, undercut unions, and shirk safety rules. We need zero tolerance for this behavior and must pass the wage theft bill that continues to languish in the House each year. Emergency paid sick time: Essential workers like grocery store workers, healthcare workers, bus drivers, and others on the frontlines of COVID-19 should be covered by emergency paid sick time until the pandemic is over. Nobody should have to choose between feeding their families and staying home when they’re sick, especially when they risk spreading a deadly virus. Harnessing investment in Greater Boston: When commercial projects like the Suffolk Downs development take place, we need to make sure labor agreements include funding for job training, to help build the pipeline to union jobs for residents of that neighborhood. Building the pipeline: We need an ambitious plan to clear the waiting list for vocational and technical education. Thousands of students want to learn skills that can help them enter a trade, and we need to unlock their ability to do so. A voice in safety regulations: Labor must be represented on all boards that set safety requirements on job sites. A key priority for Operating Engineers is to have a voice in determining who is eligible for a hoisting license. Labor leaders across the state fought to have frontline workers represented in discussions on safely restarting economic activity. We must always include worker representation in these discussions. Affordability and transit: Working people can’t get ahead if they can’t afford to live in communities with adequate access to jobs and transportation. We need regional rail, better bus service, repairs to the subway system, and other investments that will reduce traffic and increase equitable access to jobs and housing. These investments will also help us tackle escalating cost of living. Structural reforms: Every year at the State House, popular legislation - like the bill cracking down on wage theft - dies without ever coming to the floor for a public vote. I am the only candidate in this race to sign the Act on Massachusetts Transparency Pledge, pushing to make more votes public so more well-supported ideas can get to the Governor’s desk and into law. If elected this fall, I’ll keep all of these items on the forefront as I work in the Legislature. I’ve demonstrated my commitment to working families not only through my policy agenda, but also through my work in the trenches of state government. As Legislative Director to Rep. Lori Ehrlich when she was vice chair of the Labor and Workforce Development committee, I played a role in passing a bill that protects workers from exploitative noncompete agreements, and pushing for legislation that prevents workers from being unfairly classified as independent contractors. I have a long, well-documented history of standing up for what I believe in - not just what is politically expedient. What I believe in is fighting for the working families of Massachusetts. You can count on me to do just that if elected as your next State Representative - and this agenda will be at the core of living up to my promise.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, July 3, 2020 Page 19 Saugonian inducted into National Biological Honor Society M ANCHESTER, N.H. – Saint Anselm College student Isabella Cipriano, of Saugus, 2021, majoring in Natural Sciences, has been accepted into the Chi Zeta Chapter of Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta), a national biological honor society, for the 2019-2020 academic year. Students are invited to join the society if they have completed at least three semester courses in biological science, of which at least one is not an introductory course, and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, as well as a GPA of 3.0 or higher in their biology department major. Beta Beta Beta was founded in 1922 at Oklahoma City University – the Alpha Chapter – and has grown to more than 626 chapters throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Chi Zeta, the chapter at Saint Anselm College, was founded in 1996. About Saint Anselm College Founded in 1889, Saint Anselm College is a nationally ranked four-year liberal arts college providing a 21st -century education in the Catholic, Benedictine tradition. Located in the greater Boston region in southern New Hampshire, Saint Anselm is well known for its strong liberal arts curriculum, the New Hampshire Institute of Politics, commitment to inclusiveness, a highly successful nursing program and a legacy of community service. Porch Garden Secrets M Saugonians named to Dean’s List at Saint Anselm College ANCHESTER, N.H. – Saint Anselm College has released the Dean’s List of high academic achievers for the second semester of the 20192020 school year. To be eligible for this honor, a student must have achieved a grade point average of 3.3 or better in the semester with at least 12 credits of study which award a letter grade. Saint Anselm College Dean Mark Cronin announced that the following students have been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2020 semester at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, N.H.: Nicole M. Beliveau, 2021, Biology Isabella M. Cipriano, 2021, Natural Sciences Ariana L. Iafrate, 2020, Nursing Lindsay A. Milton, 2020, Nursing Rachel K. Nazzaro, 2022, Nursing Kacey E. Phillips, 2021, Sociology About Saint Anselm College Founded in 1889, Saint Anselm College is a four-year liberal arts college providing a 21st - century education in the Catholic, Benedictine tradition. Located in southern New Hampshire near Boston and the sea1. Karlheinz Stockhausen created music for a string quartet and the sound of what method of transport? 2. What hair cut purportedly derives from a style worn by the Yale rowing team in 1927? 3. What car manufacturer created the Thunderbird? 4. What black and white dog breed resulted from crossing a white terrier and a bulldog? 5. What U.S. president had two beagles named Him and Her? Paycheck Protection Program Extension state that the vast majority of small businesses that wanted to take advantage of the PPP funds, have already done so. He is the chairman of the Senate Small Business Committee. He did state that he would like to target certain businesses that he believes need a second round of PPP aid. As of June 30th, the SBA GARDENING TIPS THROUGH POETRY: Joanie Allbee with her exhibit at last year’s “Books in Bloom” event at the Saugus Public Library. As an avid gardener, she offers this poem with a few pointers about how to get the best out of your plants. (Saugus Advocate file photo by Mark E. Vogler) By Joanie Allbee It’s just a small place I know That hosts a grand summer show Pots of all sizes, varies and make Nature in all forms variety and takes. Tomatoes and peppers so tasty and good, secrets to share? I think I should. Milk fed tomatoes and egg shells too Very good for healthy roses, who knew! Peppers with a variety of ash and matches stuck in the soil, Clipping and nipping the usual garden toil. But did you know to put up a red cloth or foil? The color tricks the tomato into thinking next door the grass is greener, so the tomato doesn’t want to be the leaner. Flowers so pretty a colorful array and hue Lime soda, ammonia and some baking soda too. It’s a must to prune a plant or tree So the energy can concentrate on the fruits you see. If a plant is going to seed, nip it off so the energy will feed the plant in need. Be diligent in pulling up all the weed. Cut any broken debris indeed, For the ethylene gas releases will cause plants to rot and bacteria to breed. Always be diligent and quick to heed how the plant is responding and from within the seed will lead. (Editor’s Note: Joanie Allbee is an avid gardener, a poet, a nature lover and occasional contributor to The Saugus Advocate. This poem is from her book, “Tapestry.”) T he United States Senate unanimously passed a five-week extension of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Tuesday night, June 30, 2020. The program was scheduled to close as of midnight on June 30th. The House of Representatives and the President still need to sign off on the extension. They are expected to act swiftly as well. This extension is intended to provide small businesses with additional time to apply for a forgivable loan under the PPP. There is still $129 billion left in PPP funding. The United States Small Business Administration (SBA), which oversees the program on behalf of the Treasury Department, ceased accepting applications as of midnight on Tuesday, June 30th. The plan approved by the United States Senate extends the deadline for applying until August 8, 2020. Senator Marco Rubio did had approved approximately $4.9 million loans amounting to more than $520 billion. Congress designed the PPP loans in order to support businesses and other organizations facing economic hardships created by the coronavirus pandemic and assist them in continuing to pay employee salaries. PPP loan recipients can have their loans forgiven in full if the monies were used for eligible expenses and if other criteria are met. The amount of loan forgiveness may be reduced based upon the percentage of eligible costs attributed to non-payroll costs, any decrease in employee headcount, and decreases in salaries or wages per employee. Revised forms and instructions are available on the SBA website. The new EZ form can be used by many businesses in order to apply for forgiveness. It is significantly easier to complete than the first application the SBA had come out with. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certified Public Accountant, registered investment advisor, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a masters degree in taxation. 6. What comic superhero is known as The Web Slinger? 7. What does the nautical term “avast” mean? 8. On June 28, 1904, Helen Keller graduated with honors from what Massachusetts college? 9. What wild grass is Vermont’s state flower? 10. On June 29, 1776, what Western city named after a saint was founded? 11. The word “amazon” used to describe a woman originated in what culture? 12. Grant Wood’s painting “American Gothic” portrays what people? 13. On June 30 , 1948 , Be l l Laboratories announced what as a radio tube substitute? 14. In what city would you find a museum with air vehicles, including the Wright brothers’ plane? 15. In what month do the Dog Days of sultry weather begin? 16. On July 1, 1897, Congress authorized issuing postage stamps; before that who paid for the mail? 17. In sports, what do clay, grass and cement have in common? 18. At the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Expo in St. Louis, what dessert treat was invented? 19. On July 2, 1776, what organization resolved to sever ties with Great Britain? 20. What flavor do arak, ouzo and sambuca all have? ANSWERS coast, Saint Anselm is well known for its strong liberal arts curriculum, the New Hampshire Institute of Politics, a highly successful nursing program, a legacy of community service and a commitment to the arts. 1. Helicopters (the “Helicopter String Quartet,” which was first performed in Amsterdam on June 26, 1995) 2. Crew cut 3. Ford 4. Boston terrier 5. Lyndon Johnson 6. Spider-Man 7. Stop or cease 8. Radcliffe 9. Red clover 10. San Francisco 11. Ancient Greece 12. A farmer and his daughter 13. Transistors 14. Washingt on, D .C. (Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum) 15. July 16. The recipient 17. They are all tennis playing surfaces. 18. The ice cream cone 19. The Continental Congress 20. Anise

Page 20 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, July 3, 2020 Essex Tech shares state guidelines for reopening schools in the fall District-specific plans to be released later this summer D ANVERS – Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School SuperintendentDirector Heidi Riccio shared the initial state guidelines from Gov. Charlie Baker and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for the 2020-21 academic year, which will be modified as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. While prioritizing health and safety while getting as many students back in school as possible, districts across the state will develop three plans: one for learning entirely in person, one for a hybrid model that includes in person and remote learning in the event that in person learning is not feasible due to space constraints and other concerns, and one for remote learning only should there be a second spike in COVID-19 cases regionally. Several task forces for reopening were created in May to begin planning for the fall. Each task force, made up of administrators and staff, will play a significant role in the creation of the reopening plans to be submitted to DESE in the coming weeks. The final plan for the district will be announced in August. Superintendent Riccio and Director of Career & Technical Education Jill Sawyer are working with the state’s vocational reopening team to develop and provide further guidance to adequately provide technical and academic education. A survey will be sent to staff and families to determine their needs as the district moves forward with the reopening process. Work also continues to renovate the facilities on the South Campus to provide additional classrooms for students. This work is being done as part of a Massachusetts Clean Energy Center grant and will continue this summer using Cummings Foundation grant funding. Space will be available as needed to maintain social distancing. “Prior to today’s announcement, we have already begun our work to develop multiple plans that will create authentic learning experiences for our students while maintaining appropriate safety protocols,” said Superintendent Riccio. “The health and wellbeing of students, faculty and staff is our priority, always, and we are working diligently to plan and prepare accordingly for the fall. We are fortunate that we have two campuses and additional classroom spaces to accommodate a reentry, and we will continue to update all of our stakeholders as plans progress.” Guidelines that must be part of these plans include: • Setting up cafeterias, gyms, libraries and other large spaces to promote the greatest amount of social distancing possible • Requiring students from second grade on, and all adults, to wear a face mask, face covering or face shield while learning in person and while riding on the school bus; these should be provided by the student/family, but the district will have a limited amount of disposable masks to provide students who need them • Providing other preventative measures for students and staff, such as handwashing stations and hand sanitizer, and cleaning frequently touched surfaces • Having school nurses wear extra protection, such as face shields and goggles, when directly treating students; a room should also be designated to isolate those at the school who are suspected of having COVID-19 • Determining class size based on how many students can be taught with social distancing in place, with desks anywhere from three to six feet away from each other Baker-Polito Admin. announces Sales Tax Holiday Aug. 29-30 weekend B OSTON – The Baker-Polito Administration announced this week that the annual sales tax–free weekend will take place from August 29-30. This marks the second sales tax holiday held under the new law signed by Governor Charlie Baker in 2018 that made the weekend an annual occurrence. “The annual sales tax holiday is an opportunity for us to support small businesses and consumers, and this year, it’s a great way to support our economy that’s been impacted by COVID-19,” said Governor Baker. “This pandemic has created enormous challenges for the Commonwealth’s small businesses, and the sales tax–free weekend is one way that we can encourage more economic activity to help Main Street businesses and local economies.” “As the Commonwealth continues its phased reopening process, we recognize that many small businesses continue to face difficulties,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. “We are proud that our Administration worked with the Legislature to enact legislation making the sales tax holiday permanent and look forward to this year’s tax-free weekend and the economic activity that will come with it.” “We are proud to continue supporting local businesses and consumers as we work with our colleagues in the Legislature to navigate the evolving COVID-19 environment while adhering to public health guidelines,” said Secretary for Administration and Finance Michael Heffernan. “The upcoming sales tax holiday will be an opportunity for people throughout Massachusetts to help support local companies and generate muchneeded economic activity.” • Strongly recommending that students, teachers and staff get their regular flu vaccine in order to prevent any disruption to learning; administrators will also work with school nurses to look into expanding the annual staff flu clinic to include students as well • Surveying families throughout the summer and possibly the school year to help with decisions, such as which children will return to school in person, technology needs of students learning remotely and who will need bus transportation in order to get to school At this time, screening procedures to enter school buildings, such as taking a person’s temperature, will not be required. COVID-19 testing also will not be required for students to return to school. Additional guidelines, including those for busing, will be released in July, but they are subject to change depending on how the situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic progresses. The guidelines were developed by DESE’s Return-to-School Working Group, along with experts from the fields of infectious diseases and public health. Approximately $200 million from the Commonwealth’s federal Coronavirus Relief Fund is available to help with the costs of reopening public schools. Schools are eligible to receive up to $225 per student for eligible costs incurred due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, such as training for school staff, supplemental social and academic services, reconfiguration of school spaces, leasing of temporary facilities and acquisition of health and hygiene supplies. In partnership with legislative leadership, the state has also committed $25 million in federal funds for a matching grant program to help school districts and charter schools close technology gaps that have inhibited remote learning for students and families who lack access to computers or internet connections. Specific state funding for each district will be determined at a later date. The statewide closure of school buildings began in mid-March and was extended through the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year as an unprecedented step in limiting the potential spread of COVID-19 and continuing the practice of social distancing as more positive cases and deaths are announced in the state. Holiday Hours at your local Post Office Closed to celebrate Independence Day P ost Offices across the Commonwealth will be closed on Saturday, July 4, as we celebrate the anniversary of our nation’s independence. Street delivery on Saturday will be limited to guaranteed overnight parcels, and there will be no collection of mail. Full retail and delivery operations will resume on Monday, January 6. The Postal Service continues to work to stamp out dog bites. We ask customers to be mindful of pets during the holiday weekend and keep a clear path to the mailbox. In addition, please note: • For 24/7 access to most postal products and services, go to www. usps.com, where you can look up a zip code, track a package, buy stamps, hold mail, print postage online, submit a change of address, schedule REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. BUYER1 Venezia, Emily E Sapkota, Prabin Adonis-Hooker, Taicha BUYER2 Venezia, Michael A Sapkota, Shova Hooker-Humphries, Ted A SELLER1 Miranda, Celio Medina, Maria B Morano, Valerie A SELLER2 ADDRESS 8 Bayfield Rd Medina, Weimar Morano, Vincent J 369 Central St 10 Wilson St CITY Miranda, Rita Saugus Saugus Saugus DATE 16.06.2020 15.06.2020 12.06.2020 PRICE $560 000,00 $530 000,00 $589 900,00 a package pickup and find Post Office locations, including self-service kiosks. • Customers can also renew passports or sign up for our latest innovation, Informed Delivery, at www.usps. com. Informed Delivery lets residential consumers see what is arriving in their mailboxes by sending them digital previews of their incoming envelopes and postcards. These images can be viewed via email notifications or accessed through an online dashboard at informeddelivery.usps.com – perfect for travelers to check for important letters that are arriving over the holiday weekend. The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, July 3, 2020 Page 21 Obituaries James M. Ventullo Mr. Ventullo is survived by his daughter, Cheryl Gravallese and her husband Steven of Middleton and his two grandsons, Christopher and Robert. He was predeceased by his three brothers, Nicholas, Thomas and Robert Ventullo and sister, Carol Derousi. In lieu of fl owers, donations in his memory can be made to the Kaplan Family Hospice House @ giving.caredimensions.org. Relatives and friends are inA ge 85, d ie d at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers on Thursday, June 25th. He was the husband of the late Theresa R. (Quasarano) Ventullo. Born in Boston, James was the son of the late Anthony R. and Margaret (Enwright) Ventullo. He was a retired machinist and was a US Army veteran, having served time in Germany. vited to attend a visitation on Tuesday from 8:45 to 9:15 a.m. in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., SAUGUS, face coverings are required. Due to the regulations of the state, funeral services are private. Sean P. Hickey A ge 35, of Orange, formerly of Saugus, passed away on Monday, June 29th after a long battle with Lymphoblastic Leukemia. He was the husband of P.T. HELP WANTED Part-time Secretary wanted for Everett contractor. Duties include answering phone, customer service, and receivables/payables. Experienced preferred but will train. Hours/days negotiable. Job pays $20/hour. Call (617) 389-3839 Ask for Peter Crystal A. (Clarke) Hickey. Born in Bremerhaven, Germany on the U.S. Army base, and raised in Saugus, he was the son of Timothy Hickey and the late Laurie (Doyle) Hickey. Mr. Hickey was a manager at Walmart in Danvers. He had a passion for video games, but more than anything loved playing with his children. In addition to his wife and father, Mr. Hickey is survived by his four children, Dustin, Izzabella, Nicholas and Jaxen, his brother Andrew Hickey and his wife Rebecca of Saugus, his grandfather Lawrence Doyle of Saugus and many aunts, uncles, a niece, a nephew and many cousins. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Sean’s memory to Caring for a Cure @ https://www.massgeneral. org/cancer-center/everydayamazing/caring-for-a-cure. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 1st. Space for Lease 3 Large Rooms, each with Large Walk-in Storage Area. or Aerobics Studio. Located at Route 1 South at Walnut Street. Rollerworld Plaza, Route 1 South, 425 Broadway, Saugus. Call Michelle at: 781-233-9507 * Crack Repairing * Pot Hole Filling * Striping Handicapped Spaces * Free Estimates Tom’s Seal Coating Call Gary: 978-210-4012 WASTE REMOVAL & BUILDING MAINTENANCE • Landscaping, Lawn Care, Mulching • Yard Waste & Rubbish Removal • Interior & Exterior Demolition (Old Decks, Fences, Pools, Sheds, etc.) • Appliance and Metal Pick-up • Construction and Estate Cleanouts • Pick-up Truck Load of Trash starting at $169 • Carpentry LICENSED & INSURED Call for FREE ESTIMATES! Office: (781) 233-2244 One Call Does It All! Call for a Free Estimate Landscaping & irrigation/construction & demoLition excavation & site Work • SPRING CLEAN-UPS • WEEKLY/BIWEEKLY LAWN SERVICE • NEW LAWN INSTALLS • MULCHING & EDGING • TREE & SHRUB PLANTING • BUSH & SHRUB TRIMMING • BOBCAT & EXCAVATION WORK • DEMOLITION & REMOVAL SERVICE • DUMPSTER RENTALS www.StevesServicesLLC.com 781-808-1061 617-908-0436 EVERETT MALDEN REVERE SAUGUS A dvocAte Newspapers Published weekly by The Advocate Newspapers, Inc. • MAIN OFFICE • 573 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 Mailing Address: PO Box 490407, Everett, MA 02149 Telephone: (617) 387-2200 / (781) 286-8500 (781) 233-4446 / FAX: (617) 381-0800 Email us at: Jmitchell@advocatenews.net info@advocatenews.net James David Mitchell, Publisher James D. Mitchell, Editor The Advocate Newspapers, Inc. are free newspapers published every Friday. This newspaper assumes no financial responsibility for errors in advertisements printed herein, but will reprint without charge that part of an advertisement in which the error occurs.

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