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SAUGUS Vol. 23, No. 28 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Advocate Asks MASK UP & ST OCAT D OC E AD O A E CAT Published Every Friday 781-233-4446 I t took Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree a year and half to fi nd a full-time replacement for the health director who left early last year. “I think Mr. Fralick is going to be a huge asset to this town,” Board of Health Chair William Heff ernan told his colleagues Monday in announcing the hiring of Town of Stoneham Health Agent John Fralick III. “He possesses all the necesGREAT DAYS AHEAD: Saugus TV Program Manager Rachel Brugman takes a break during an interview this week in the picnic area of the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. See page 3 for more photos and this week’s “The Advocate Asks.” (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 sary skills, all the necessary education. I was extremely impressed with his background,” Heff ernan said. Fralick, who has worked a decade as Stoneham’s health agent, is due to begin work for the town on Monday (July 13). He replaces the town’s former Director of Public Health, DaTE Friday, July 10, 2020 Mission Accomplished Town fi nally hires full-time health director after 18-month search to fi ll position By Mark E. Vogler HEADED FOR SAUGUS: Stoneham Health Agent John Fralick III will be taking over next Monday as Saugus’s new Director of Public Health, fi lling a position that’s been vacant since late January of last year. (Courtesy Photo) vid J. Greenbaum, who left on Jan. 25 of last year after nearMISSION | SEE PAGE 2 Crabtree praises new health director “John has a record of accomplishments in the fi eld of public health” By Mark E. Vogler T own Manager Scott C. Crabtree has been hearing calls for more than 18 months to fill the vacant health director’s position – especially with the onset of ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS.....Move right into this beautifully renovated condo alternative, new kitchen with granite counters, island and stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors and half bath, second floor has two bedrooms, full bath and office, mostly all replacement windows, new electric and plumbing, new deck nicely landscaped yard and oversized garage with electric door opener. Offered at $419,900 335 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 the COVID-19 pandemic. This week, the town manager sat back at a virtual Board of Health meeting via Zoom videoconferencing and let the Board members and Health Department staff savor the good news of his selection – in the midst of the pandemic. Stoneham’s veteran Health Agent John Fralick III will be in Saugus on Monday to begin his new job as the Saugus Director of Public Health. “I’m very pleased to support the appointment of John to Health Director here in Saugus,” Town Manager Scott Crabtree said in a statement yesterday to The Saugus Advocate. “John has a record of accomplishments in the field of public health which is needed now more than ever during this Pandemic,” the town manager said. “I believe he’ll bring fresh ideas, energy, and positive outlook which will only benefit our community.” Fralick will begin his new HEALTH DIRECTOR | SEE PAGE 9 Prices subject to change GOD BLESS AMERICA! FLEET

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Committee members at a meeting held via Zoom videoconferencing on Wednesday voted to recommend that a proposal (Article 15) seeking up to $40,000 to hire a consultant for a classification and compensation study for all Town of Saugus employees be referred to Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree. The measure authored by Precinct 2 Town Meeting Member Christopher Riley seeks to determine the fair and equitable total compensation for all town employees based on market conditions. 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I think we’re getting a great new hire as health director.” Heffernan stressed that Crabtree made the final decision to hire Fralick, who has also worked as a consultant for the Town of Reading for nearly four years. Fralick’s experience also includes more than two years as an inspector with the City of Beverly Board of Health. Fralick received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Health at Bridgewater State University (2008). In addition, Fralick completed advanced biology coursework at UMass Lowell. He’s been registered as an environmental health specialist/sanitarian since May 2014. During his undergraduate days at Bridgewater State, Fralick competed on the university’s wrestling team (20032007). He was the wrestling team’s captain during 2005-07. Fralick has been an assistant coach in the Woburn Youth Wrestling Program since December 2011. Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Corinne Riley wanted to make sure that the Town of Saugus would not be sharing Fralick with the Town of Stoneham. “I’m going to be working with the Town of Saugus fulltime,” Fralick said in response to Riley’s questions. “I have elected to stay on part-time over there [in Stoneham],”’ he said, adding that he planned to keep work for Stoneham during the transition to a new health agent. He noted that the Town of Stoneham currently has a part-time health nurse and ing communities. But Finance Committee members questioned whether it was proper to endorse a proposal which came under the jurisdiction of the town manager without consulting with him. “We’re paying the guy a good amount of money to manage the town,” Committee Member Ronald “Rocky” Jepson said. “He’s available to anybody at any time, day and night. I don’t understand why we’re TOWN MEETING | SEE PAGE 4 two par t-time assistants. “We’re trying to navigate this pandemic as best we can,” Fralick said. He stressed that his approach while in Stoneham has been on education. “Educating the general public has been more valuable than punishing the general public,” he said. Fralick said that’s been his philosophy during his last 12 years as a public health professional. Heffernan said he hopes to organize a 45- to 60-minute conferencing call between Fralick and Saugus Board of Health members within the next week. “If you get to know him a little better, I think you will all be pleased,” Heffernan said. Filling the void left by Greenbaum’s departure hasn’t been easy for Saugus town officials. Initially, Crabtree recruited Saugus’s former Director of Public Health, Frank Giacalone, who left town three years earlier to accept a similar position with the Health Department in the City of Newburyport. He worked about 13 years for the Health Department. Late last year, Crabtree hired North Reading Health Agent/Director of Public Health Robert F. Bracey to be Saugus’s interim health director. Earlier this year, Crabtree hired former Saugus Director of Public Health Joe Tabbi to assist the Saugus Board of Health and Health Department. Appearing at Monday’s meeting through “Zoom” teleconferencing, Tabbi said he would no longer attend Saugus Board of Health meetings. Heffernan and other members of the Board of Health thanked Tabbi for agreeing to assist the town during a challenging period.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, July 10, 2020 Page 3 ~ THE ADVOCATE ASKS ~ Saugus TV Program Manager Rachel Brugman discusses future cooking shows and other plans for the new cable TV offi ce and studio ~ HOURS ~ Open 7 Days a Week Monday thru Sunday * Breakfast * Lunch * Take-Out WE ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS! INDOOR SEATING & OUTDOOR DINING We Practice Safe Social Distancing & Cleaning 325 Main St., Saugus * (781) 558-2070 irontownsaugus.com WHAT’S COOKING AT SAUGUS TV? When the town’s cable television system begins operating out of its new studio at 30 Main St., viewers will be able to watch and/or create cooking programs, according to Saugus TV Program Manager Rachel Brugman. She outlined some of Saugus TV’s plans during an interview this week in the picnic area of the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. (Saugus Advocate photos by Mark E. Vogler) Editor’s Note: For this week’s column, we sat down with Saugus TV Program Manager Rachel (Appel) Brugman. The town’s cable television system runs the Public, Educational and Governmental (PEG) access channels. With construction of Saugus TV’s new studio nearing completion at 30 Main St. – home of the Saugus Historical Society – Rachel agreed to meet with us this week to talk about future programing plans. We conducted the interview in the picnic area at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site, observing social distancing practices to protect ourselves from the spread of COVID-19. The Annual Town Meeting recently approved funds from user fees, which will enable work on the construction project to resume. Once Gov. Charlie Baker authorizes the state’s reopening of public buildings, Saugus TV will be able to move into its new quarters in the addition built at 30 Main St. Saugus residents will then be able to use the facilities and new equipment. This week’s interview focused on long- and short-range programming plans for local cable TV. Brugman is a native of Pittsfield, Mass., and a 1998 graduate of Pittsfield High School. She went to Northeastern University to study television production and received her Bachelor of Science in Television Production (2003). She received a Master of Arts in Media Arts at Emerson College (2006). Rachel currently resides in Somerville with her husband, Todd, an artist and oil painter, two cats and a dog. She began working in April 2016 as the program manager of Saugus TV. Her primary duties include creating the programming for the PEG stations; maintaining and updating the electronic bulletin board; fi lming and editing local government meetings, special events, and speeches; teaching studio and editing classes to adults and children; producing programs in studio with members; and assuring that PEG channels are running smoothly. PriASKS | SEE PAGE 11

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Bruce joined The Savings Bank in 2000 as Manager of the Lakeside Branch Offi ce after a 15-year career at area banks in several retail bank leadership roles. During his 20 years at The Savings Bank, he has been promoted to several positions of increasing responsibility within branch administration. Prior to his recent promotion, Bruce served as Vice President, Branch Administration, and he will continue to serve on the Bank’s various committees to focus on enhancing the customer experience and bringing innovative products and services to market, and he will be a trusted resource to the Bank’s customers and the communities the Bank serves. “Since Bruce joined the Bank, he has worked tirelessly to ensure that the branch offices and staff exceed the expectations of our customers and the community,” said The Savings Bank President/CEO Bob DiBella. “He has used his strong administrative skills and extensive retail experience to enhance operations with the branches at all levels. The Savings Bank is fortunate to have an employee like Bruce who has a tenacious work ethic that contributes to the Bank’s success.” Bruce received his degree in Business Management from Northeastern University. He is a graduate of the New England School of Banking at Williams College, and he has attained accreditation from the American Institute of Banking and OMEGA for Consumer Lending. Bruce resides in Wakefield TOWN MEETING | from page 2 not going through him,” Jepson said. Other members questioned whether it is fiscally prudent to consider the measure, considering the devastating impact of COVID-19 on municipal budgets. Committee Member Marc Magliozzi expressed mixed feelings about funding the study. “This study would be huge to have. 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Town officials needed to wait at least two quarters of the new fiscal year that began July 1 to see the rate of revenues and receipts the town was receiving before moving forward, according to DePatto. “Let’s get some quantifiable evidence on what to pay,” Riley told the Finance Committee. Riley said a study is badly needed because the town needs documentation of employee salary and benefits “that’s recent and relevant.” “We need some advice on In House Dental Plan for $399 (Cleanings, X-Rays, Exams twice a year and 20% OFF Dental work) Schedule your FREE Consultations today what the market is and some advice on how to move forward,” he said. Crabtree noted that he’s been an advocate for a study Bruce Donovan Promoted to Senior VP with his wife, Cathy, where they are active in several professional and community organizations. Bruce is a member of the Wakefield Rotary Club, serving as a Board Member and Treasurer, and is a former Board Member of Saint Joseph’s Church Finance Committee and the Wakefi eld/Lynnfi eld Rail Trail Committee. and has often complained to selectmen that Saugus has had problems in keeping good administrators and town employees from moving onto neighboring communities that pay better. “When you do this, you have to have a plan on how you increase the salaries of employees,” the town manager said. “Just to do a study could create other issues,” he added, including potential morale problems among town employees. A similar proposal (Article 17) authored by Precinct 8 Town Meeting Member William E. Cross drew a unanimous recommendation from the committee for an indefinite postponement. The article authorizes the town to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds up to $10,000 for a wage study to be conducted on all full-time town employees. Results of the study would be reported to Town Meeting by a newly formed committee composed of a member appointed by the town manager, the Board of Selectmen, Town Meeting and the Public Employees Committee on Health Insurance. Crabtree questioned the motive behind the article. “I think a study is great. I think information is helpful,” the town manager said. “If you have somebody for TOWN MEETING | SEE PAGE 7

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Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, July 10, 2020 “It’s a huge loss for Saugus” Town officials mourn the death of longtime local government participant Stephen M. Horlick By Mark E. Vogler F riends and former political colleagues say Stephen M. Horlick enjoyed serving Saugus citizens as an elected and appointed representative of town government over a span of more than two decades. Even after losing in election bids for two offices last fall – another term on Town Meeting SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY Call for a Quote 617-387-7466 Or email Rocco@sabatino-ins.com We cover: * Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available and a seat on the Saugus Housing Authority – Horlick continued to fuel his passion for public service as a veteran member of the Finance Committee. Instead of getting to participate in Wednesday night’s meeting via “Zoom” videoconferencing, Horlick received posthumous tributes and a moment of silence from his fellow Finance Committee members, who learned that he had been found dead in a wellness check of his home earlier in the day. “It’s with a heavy heart that I have to tell all our members and the people of Saugus that we lost Steve Horlick,” Finance Committee Chair Kenneth DePatto announced at the outset of Wednesday night’s meeting. “There was a wellness stop done at his house and he was found deceased. 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At the time of his death, he was in his seventh year on the Finance Committee. Veteran Selectman Debra Panetta got emotional Wednesday as she recalled a friendship she enjoyed with Horlick for more than 30 years. “I honestly can’t believe he’s gone,” Panetta wrote in an email to The Saugus Advocate. “It’s a huge loss for Saugus. The sadness I feel is overwhelming. I hope he is remembered as a fair and honest man that loved Saugus because that is how I will always remember my colleague and friend,” she said. Panetta recalled the first time Horlick ran for selectman “and how much passion he had for our Town.” “Over the years, I learned to trust Steve, especially when we were on the Board of Selectmen together. He cared about Saugus first and foremost. He was also an environmentalist and cared deeply about the issues surrounding Precinct 10. He was a member of SAVE (Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment), and you would always see him at the booth on Founder’s Day and at all the SAVE events,” she said. “Steve wasn’t afraid to speak his mind, even if it was the unpopular viewpoint. He would ask the questions that nobody else wanted to ask. If he went against the grain, that was OK. He wanted his questions answered fully and in a timely fashion,” she said. “I will deeply miss my friend, and our long conversations about Saugus. Steve also loved cats (he had three) and loved to plant – especially tomatoes.” He “enjoyed being a selectman” Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano recalled making a motion to appoint Horlick to the Zoning Board of Appeals in the early 1990s. Then, a decade later, Horlick was a formidable candidate for the Board of Selectmen. “The last time I ran for the Board of Selectmen [before last fall] – I believe it was 2003 – Steve got elected, and I lost,” Cogliano said in an interview Wednesday. “He loved politics and enjoyed being a selectman. Steve loved to do anything he could to help the town. I know Steve always tried to do that. He was involved in town government for a long time,” he said. “It’s certainly a sad day for the town to see any political figure pass away.” Horlick graduated from Lynn Vocational Technical School. He was a past president of the Saugus Rotary Club. Funeral arrangements were pending at press time. Get great deals now on advertising rates: Call Jim at 781-983-6187 Publishing free every week in Everett, Malden, Revere and Saugus

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, July 10, 2020 Page 7 Rep. Wong announces $625,257 in road and bridge funding for Saugus (Editor’s Note: The following info is from a press release issued this week by State Rep. Donald Wong [R-Saugus].) S tate Representative Donald H. Wong announced that Saugus is scheduled to receive $625,257 in road and bridge funding for Fiscal Year 2021 under the state’s Chapter 90 program. The funding was included as part of a $200 million statewide bond authorization approved by the House of Representatives on a vote of 159-0 on June 30. On July 2, the Senate enacted House Bill 4803, An Act financing improvements to municipal roads and bridges, and Governor Charlie Baker then signed it into law. Established by the Legislature in 1973, the Chapter 90 program allocates funding to cities and towns on an annual basis, using a formula that is based on a weighted average of a community’s population, employment and total road miles. It is a 100 percent reimbursable program TOWN MEETING | from page 4 a union who is pushing for a study, they know what the study is going to reveal,” he said, referring to Cross, who did not participate in the Wednesday night meeting. Committee members again expressed concerns that the author didn’t consult with the town manager ahead of time for his feedback. A proposal (Article 9) by Precinct 2 Town Meeting member Joe Vecchione to authorize the town treasurer to raise and appropriate money to fund the repaving of various roads in Precinct 2 received a committee recommendation for referral back to Vecchione, because it lacked a dollar amount. The article sought unspecified money for repaving a portion of the roadway between 14 and 29 Summit Ave., the portion of the roadway between 5 and 24 Bayview Rd., Sapphire Road, Ruby Road and the portion of roadway between 7 and 30 Beacham Ave. “We can’t vote the article because we don’t have any money for it,” DePatto said. Vecchione was not available to argue on behalf of his article. But fellow Precinct 2 Town Meeting Member Riley did support his colleague. “They are in need of work,” Riley argued. “Some of the roads are not yet accepted. I am looking to get those streets accepted so they can receive funding,” he added. DePatto advised Riley that Chapter 90 funds could not be used to pay for work on unaccepted streets. The Finance Committee voted 7-1 to refer the article back to Vecchione. “I commend him,” said Committee Member George DeDomenico, who cast the lone vote against the motion. “I will give him credit for at least identifying Precinct 2 as a disaster area,” he said. Everett 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! that provides funding assistance for municipalities to carry out roadway construction, renovation and improvement projects. Chapter 90 funding can be used for a variety of purposes, including road resurfacing, sidewalks, street lighting, traffic control measures and roadside drainage. Municipalities can also use the money for the purchase, replacement and long-term lease of roadbuilding machinery, equipment and tools. The Finance Committee voted unanimously to indefinitely postpone a measure (Article 14) by Precinct 2 Town Meeting Member Riley to raise, appropriate or transfer $4,500 to be used for the repair of the front entrance steps at the American Legion Building at 44 Taylor St. “Anyone who has seen or used those stairs – they’re in quite poor condition,” Riley said. “It’s an older crowd. They’re in need of work,” he said. He also noted that the project is already in the town’s capital improvement plan. But Crabtree told the Finance Committee that he didn’t see a need for the article. “There’s been specs put out for quotes,” the town manager said. “The work will be completed within the next 30 days,” he said. DePatto said he didn’t see a need to do anything – except to indefinitely postpone the measure “because the work is being done.” Law Offices of Terrence W. Kennedy 512 Broadway, Everett • Criminal Defense • Personal Injury • Medical Malpractice Tel: (617) 387-9809 Cell: (617) 308-8178 twkennedylaw@gmail.com 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 10, 2020 The Coronavirus Count State reports one new confirmed Saugus COVID-19 case, but the town has the 22nd highest COVID-19 rate in the state; death toll remains at 36 By Mark E. Vogler T his was another good week for Saugus since the state Department of Public Health (DPH) reported the town’s first resident testing positive for COVID-19 on March 19. There was just one new confirmed case of COVID-19 reported in Saugus over the past week, raising the total to 557 confirmed cases. This followed a week of no new confirmed cases and also marked the fourth consecutive week that there were fewer than 10 cases reported, 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 the first week of Phase 3 in Governor Charlie Baker’s Reopening plan – including the third week of indoor dining. However, the 557 cases reported for Saugus averages out to a rate of 1,959.52 per 100,000 – which is above the state average of 1,506.59 per 100,000 and is the 22nd highest rate among all communities across the state, according to the data released Wednesday. As of Wednesday, DPH officials reported 8,081 deaths statewide linked to COVID-19. Of those, 1,104 have been reported in Essex County 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 gatherings, and to follow the CDC and MDPH guidance.” Of the Saugus residents tested for COVID-19 over the last 14 days, 1.88 percent have tested positive for the virus, according to the latest state report. That is lower than the state positivity average of 2.25 percent over the same period. As of Wednesday, there were 16,342 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 8,243 virus-related deaths. There were 1,131 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 cases of confirmed 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 cases of confirmed 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/covid19-response-reporting – then click onto COVID-19 cases by city/town. Chelsea (7,845.56 per 100,000), Brockton (4,329.85 per 100,000) and Lawrence (4,126.98 per 100,000) have the highest rates in the state CORONAVIRUS | SEE PAGE 9

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, July 10, 2020 Page 9 Northeast Metro Tech announces 2020 Craftsmanship and Academic Excellence Award underclassmen winners W AKEFIELD – Superintendent David DiBarri and Principal Carla Scuzzarella are pleased to announce the underclassmen winners for this year’s Craftsmanship and Academic Excellence Awards. The awards are given to the students who demonstrated consistent growth and mastery in their chosen program or academic subject throughout the school year. Awards were mailed out to recipients at the end of June. The winners from Saugus for each program or subject: • Business Technology: Vanessa Zavaleta Anthonys, a HEALTH DIRECTOR | from page 1 role on Monday (July 13). He has spent the last decade working in public health for the Town of Stoneham. While in Stoneham, Fralick has worked as the Director of the Stoneham Health Department, overseeing a department which serves more than 20,000 people. “I can’t begin to thank the Town of Saugus for this opportunity, I’m excited to bring my 12 years of public health experiences to Saugus and to enhance the level of services to the residents of Saugus,” Fralick said yesterday. Prior to his time in Stoneham, Fralick worked as an Inspector for the Board of Health in Beverly. Fralick holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health from Bridgewater State University. He has numerous certifications, including being a Registered Environmental Health Specialist-Registered Sanitarian (RS) from the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA). “Having children and a family, I understand the importance of public health more than ever. I look forward to starting the next chapter of my professional career with Saugus,” Fralick said. CORONAVIRUS | from page 8 for people testing positive for the Coronavirus. Here’s how nine other area communities compare to Saugus. Lynn: 3,666 cases, 3,633.18 per 100,000 (fifth highest in state). Revere: 1,808 cases, 2,968.01 per 100,000 (sixth highest in state). Everett: 1,770 cases, 3,646.75 per 100,000 (fourth highest in state). Malden: 1,250 cases , 1,844.92 per 100,000 (29th highest in state). Peabody: 1,001 cases, 1,795.01 per 100,000. Saugus: 557 cases , 1,959.52 per 100,000 (22nd highest in state). Wakefield: 316 cases, 1,170.16 per 100,000. Melrose: 247 cases, 854.02 per 100,000. Reading: 300 cases, 1,091.55 per 100,000. Lynnfield: 98 cases, 841.27 per 100,000. Statewide totals: 104,961 cases, 1,506.59 per 100,000. (Data compiled by DPH and made public as of July 8, 2020 count and rate [per 100,000] of confirmed COVID-10 cases in Massachusetts by city/ town, January 1, 2020–July 8, 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 781-231-4111. 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Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, July 10, 2020 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 there is one thing I hear from people over and over, it’s that they want a low-maintenance garden. I think many people are spelling “low” as “no” and there’s no such thing as a completely low-maintenance garden. Appropriate plant choice is one thing that helps minimize the required work involved. Disease resistance, appropriate growth rate, ultimate size and appropriate horticultural needs for the site are a few things to keep in mind when choosing new plants. Now that we are experiencing some hot and humid weather, we get reminded how unappealing it can be to spend hours weeding, staking, pruning, etc. We look forward to rain as it means one less day we’ll have to water the garden. Saugus is more fortunate than many nearby towns in that the drought has not resulted in severe watering restrictions, so new gardens can still be watered sufficiently for their roots to get established. Another issue that often comes up as people are considering what characteristics they would like in their landscape and garden plants is that most would prefer flowers that bloom for months rather than something that blooms for just a few weeks. It is an unfortunate fact that most perennials – herbaceous plants that come back year after year – bloom for a short time and it takes coordination of bloom times of several different species for a garden to bloom from spring to fall. One of the most dependable summer perennials is both very low maintenance and a long bloomer – reblooming daylilies (Hemerocallis hybrids). Many sunny gardens around town and quite a few of the businesses along Route 1 have had daylilies flowering already for several weeks, and one can expect the blooming to continue for months to come. Reblooming daylily varieties have been available for a few decades and they continue to be popular. ‘Stella D’Oro’ has a school bus yellow flower, about two feet tall, that blooms from late May until November. A more recent introduction is ‘Happy Returns,’ which has a lemon yellow flower and is also a very repetitive bloomer. ‘Pardon Me’ is red and flowers with almost as much regularity through the growing season. More recently a pinkish variety called ‘Rosy Returns’ has become readily available. DAYLILIES AT NORTH SHORE BANK AT LYNN FELLS PARKWAY: Here are some low-maintenance flowers that are coming into their glory at this point in the summer. (Courtesy photos to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) These don’t need to have their old flower stalks removed in order to keep blooming, and once established they need very little attention at all. They are pest resistant and drought tolerant, will bounce back even after being driven over, and can endure many other kinds of mistreatment. Many old-fashioned daylily varieties are similarly rugged but do not bloom as long – usually just a couple of weeks. The most familiar of these is the orange flowering one blooming so many places this week – it is over 3 feet tall in flower and will out-compete almost any weed. Known as tawny daylily (Hemerocallis fulva), it is often called tiger lily, a name which confuses it with a lily species (Lilium tigrinum) which is orange with spots. The tawny daylily is rarely found in nurseries, and people usually have it in their gardens because a friend or neighbor gave them some, or it was there when they bought the house. Very often, they wind up with more than they want because it spreads energetically. Other daylilies can be found with pink, purple, wine red, or even nearly-white cream colored flowers; however, there are no true blues. Many of the older yellow flowered varieties have attractive fragrances. If you take your neighborhood walk primarily in the evening, you will miss the daylilies because their flowers close up at night. It may appear that they would make good cut flowers with their long sparsely leaved stalks, but if you bring one inside it will close up almost immediately. The only satisfaction they will give in a vase is if you have it outdoors in a sunny spot for a picnic. Daylily flower buds, open blossoms and even wilted flowers are edible. Open flowers with stamens and pistils removed make a great cup for dip, and I have often boiled buds with green beans for a short time to serve as a colorful summer vegetable. They have a very mild flavor and so far I haven’t had anyone say they disliked it; however, be sure you are using daylilies and not any other kind of lily! True lilies are members of a related genus (Lilium spp.) which often has similarly trumpet-shaped flowers, but there are some significant differences. There are many species and hybrids from different parts of the world. The true tiger lily (Lilium tigrinum, now renamed Lilium lancifolium) is orange with dark brown spots, and there are cultivated varieties which have pink or yellow flowers similarly spotted. One way to distinguish true lilies from daylilies if you see them in a garden is to look at the stem that the flower is growing on – if it has a lot of leaves all the way up the stem, it is a member of the lily genus (Lilium) and not the daylily genus (Hemerocallis). Daylilies on the other hand have most of their leaves emerging directly from the ground, with only one or two short ones at the most on the flower stalk itself. True lilies are often bitter and generally not considered edible, although bulbs and occasionally flowers are used in some Chinese cuisine. They are, however, tasty to lily beetles and their offspring, so these lilies are not as pest resistant as the daylilies. Lily beetles are narrow and fire engine red, without the spots that ladybugs have. They lay eggs on the plants in a protective covering of their own excrement so predators don’t eat them, and the larvae that emerge often eat the entire lily plant before moving on. Lilies are less TAWNY DAYLILY AND YUCCA: These plants provide colorful garden sights for a daytime walk. easy to grow than daylilies in gardens since it often requires spray to discourage the beetles or very rapid reflexes to catch the beetles by hand when you see them on the plants. Turk’s cap lilies (Lilium superbum) have upside-down flowers with reflexed (backward curving) petals and got their name from the flower shape and not where they come from. Some decades ago I used to see them and Canada Lilies (Lilium canadense) growing wild in fields and the edge of woods. Both of these North American natives are much less common in the wild since the lily beetle came here from Asia. Easter lilies, a pure white form of trumpet lilies (Lilium longiflorum) can be grown in our gardens but they won’t bloom anywhere near Easter in our climate. An Easter lily kept alive in a sunny window or greenhouse can be planted outdoors after Memorial Day, and in subsequent years can be expected to bloom in early July. All members of the lily family are dangerous for cats to eat. Outdoors they rarely seem tempted, but cat owners should be very cautious about bringing any lily family members indoors where the cat could nibble them or even drink the vase water where the flowers may have been. There have even been warnings about pollen which could get on a cat’s fur and be licked off. Another flower conspicuously blooming right now is the yucca, also known as Spanish bayonet, Adam’s needle, or needle and thread (Yucca filamentosa). For many years it was considered part of the lily family, but taxonomists have now divided that family into 40 smaller ones, and yucca now belongs to the asparagus family. There are almost 50 other species in addition to the one grown in Saugus gardens, all native to the Americas. The Joshua tree (Yucca brevifolia) is one that is native to the American southwest, with a sizeable population in the Mojave Desert at Joshua Tree National Park. Yucca blooms for a short period, but it is very dramatic with tall flower stalks. The bellshaped creamy white flowers are rarely pollinated in our area because they depend on a particular moth to pollinate them which is not found here. This species is native to the coastal plain from Virginia to Florida, but they are very cold hardy and have no trouble surviving winters in Greater Boston. These plants can live hundreds of years because their tap roots can reach very deep into the soil for water, so they survive droughts most other species couldn’t. Their sharp pointed leaves are evergreen, and some varieties have cream colored or golden stripes which give the plant some additional year-round interest. If you look closely you can see the reason for the name “needle and thread,” because narrow threadlike filaments appear to unravel from the edges of the leaves. These dramatic plants have a mid-century modern look and are good companions for grasses, but they were actually extremely popular in Victorian gardens. Editor’s Note: Laura Eisener is a landscape design consultant who helps homeowners with landscape design and plant selection and placement of trees and shrubs as well as perennials. She is a member of the Saugus Garden Club and offered to write a series of articles about “what’s blooming in town, since so many people have taken to walking the streets in their neighborhoods as a way to get some exercise and get out of the house!”

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, July 10, 2020 Page 11 ASKS | from page 3 or to joining the Saugus TV staff, she worked three years as studio manager at Somerville Community Access Television. She also worked as an associate producer at Wellesley Cable TV. For more than 13 years, she has been the producer and director of Appel Approach Productions. Clients include Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, ESPN, Boston University Center for Biophotonic Sensors and Systems, Materials Research Society, Cisco Systems Inc., Performedia, Seaport World Trade Center and Hotel, Massachusetts Convention Center Authority, MIT Sloan School of Management, Boston Marriott Copley Place, Harvard-MIT Health Sciences Technology, and Boston Children’s Hospital. For her first Co-op assignment, she worked at WHDH (Channel 7) in Boston. Two years later, she worked in a Co-op in the video department at MIT. Highlights of this week’s interview follow. Q: What are you most excited about as we look ahead to moving over to 30 Main St. for Saugus TV? A: I’m most excited about new membership, people coming with new interests – and people coming to check out our new kitchen – because our kitchen is going to be a set, so people can come in and they can make cooking shows. And I think new interests will arise from the capabilities of having cooking shows. People like that. Q: So, have you had cooking shows in the past? A: No, not since I’ve been here. I taped them from other towns who have very nice kitchens, and we’ve modeled it something similar to those. That will be really successful – for cool shots – like looking down at whatever you’re cooking, and then we have shots from the sides and close-ups. It will be very efficient. Q: Please tell me about the kitchen that will enable Saugus TV to produce cooking shows. Was that your idea? And how did the idea evolve? A: This was an idea that developed years ago. We have all been wanting to make a cooking show for a long time, and when we learned that we would be moving into the Historical Society, I suggested that we could use the kitchen as a set, and everyone was definitely excited about the idea. When we started plans for the renovations, we made sure to set up the kitchen with an island so that we could have the cooks face the cameras while preparing meals. Q: What are some of the short-range program changes and additions that people are going to notice during the next couple of weeks or months? A: We’ve started “Movie Mondays” – so Mondays are movies – all day and all night. And we’re doing “Sunday Night Stooges” from 9 to 11. We’re doing “Friday Night Frights” – so Friday, from 9 o’clock on, there is going to be scary movies. And if there is interest, we could do another thing, something like “Western Wednesdays.” I’m open to suggestions, but I’d like to have some more themes going on so people can know when to tune in to what they like. Q: And what are some of the long-range program changes you have in the works? A: Long-term, we’re going to have more capabilities to stream online and be able to go live. Right now we’re not able to go live from Town Hall. We’re still taping all of the Zoom meetings, but we will be able to go live with the meetings once things are up and running better. And also – another thing I want to mention – with the new system: Before, it was very difficult to say what you’re watching, what’s coming up next. And people were always calling, “What movie is up next?” Or “What movie did I watch?” And now it will pop up; you will be able to see it pop up a few times while you are watching the movie. Hopefully, it won’t be too distracting, but people will finally be able to figure out what they are watching and know what will be airing next. Q: Just because it’s timely, I would like to ask you about the Town Meeting on Zoom last week. People were saying we could have had this live, other than just on the Zoom. What were they talking about? A: Yes. We can’t go live yet because we just don’t have the capabilities to get in there [the studio]. We still have to hook it up to Town Hall. Q: So, Zoom is live. But this would be live… A: To TV. Zoom is live to tape and we have to record it to put it on the air. It will be like before, when we were able to tape the meeting inside, but we’ve not been able to do that because of COVID-19. Q: How will the new equipment and the brand-new studio shape the future of programming for Saugus TV? A: The quality is going to be like night and day. We’ve gone from being enclosed in a little box to full screen. We can get a much clearer picture – a much clearer picture that looks like HD [High Definition]. We’re not quite at HD yet, but it’s pretty close, so that’s going to make a huge difference – just the way the channel looks. intriguing – if not the most intriguing – idea that you have heard from the public so far, along the lines of “This is what we would like to do as a program” once you get set up? A: The most intriguing thing that I’ve heard is a movie review show where they would pick movies and review them. And then somebody else said they wanted to do Internet movies – funny ones – and laugh along with the videos. We weren’t capable of doing all of this at our old place, but I think it would be really cool. Q: And, what is your favorWE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: Viewers who have suggestions for new features or shows they would like to see on the Public, Educational and Governmental (PEG) access channels on the cable television system in Saugus can contact Saugus TV Program Manager Rachel Brugman at r.brugman@saugustv. org. They can also leave a message at 781-231-2883. Having a much nicer studio now, I think we are going to have new interest in things like the kitchen shows. We have a much nicer studio that is large and capable of some really cool events. And I thank the world and everyone in Saugus that we have something that is state-of-the-art and right in town. And if people don’t take advantage of that, they’re really missing out. Q: Right now, how many people take advantage of the facilities? A: On a regular basis before COVID-19, we only had a dozen active members. We had over a hundred members that would come in on occasion, but people that came in weekly and were involved and interested – we had about a dozen. And that is far too low, in my opinion. And I think that with the new atmosphere – it’s so beautiful in there – people are going to want to be in there. People are going to want to hang out there. And we’re fun. We like having fun, so I think people want to come to some place that’s new, fun and interesting – something new in town. Q: Have you gotten any requests yet? A: Oh yeah. We have a lot of people calling, saying they want to make exercise programs, programs for seniors, quiz shows, so there is a lot of interest; so we’re really looking forward to getting it started. Q: Probably the yoga lady at the library? A: Yes! Yoga! Somebody called about yoga, I don’t know if it was the library. But it will be great. They can set up any set they want … set it up very peaceful and calm. I think it would be a great show. Q: Now, have you had any questions or expressions of interest from the Saugus Public Schools … teachers who are interested in doing things with students? A: Yes – Ken Webb – he’s the television production teacher for the high school, and he’s always involved, teaching kids how to shoot things and stuff like that. I would like to have a program where he can actually get kids into our studio, but I know the school is going to be having something of their own. Q: I know one of the things – a new feature that fits into the plans is a new meeting room with cameras set up and microphones, so that you can actually have meetings there if a location is unavailable. A: Right. Because we have a designated meeting room that is all new – so it will be beautiful to be on camera, and people can have their meetings right there if they want them to be on television. And we can also set something up in the studio if they want to have it look different. We can set stuff up for them and help them out and have it right in the studio if they prefer. Q: I’m sure you have heard a lot of creative ideas. A: Oh, my gosh, so many. Q: What is one of the most ite of the ideas you have heard so far? A: My favorite is my own idea. And I would like to do a painting show where somebody from town comes in and does a paint-along. I used to do this with somebody, but they got tired of it, but I’d like to find a new artist from town who would be willing to show how they paint a painting, relatively quickly, within an hour. Q: You do have a couple of artists locally involved in some events, like the Rumney Marsh art exhibit, which I guess is a couple of years old now. You do have that interest in town. A: I’ve reached out to a couple of people, but I haven’t heard much, but I think there will be renewed interest once the new studio is up and people can see other peoples’ programs. And they may say, “Oh, I would want to do a painting program.” That’s the one I’m most excited about. Q: Has there been any discussion about current events or news in town? Are you set up to do something like that? A: What we’d like is members who are interested in events in town to come in and learn how to use the equipment and then film the events themselves and come in and edit them themselves. And we’ll be there, holding their hand the whole time. We want people to be self-sufficient when they are shooting stuff in town. That would be ideal. It would be fantastic if you could get a lot of members – like someone from the bike club, someone from the reservation club or someone interested in a certain event – making their own programs. Q: Is there any fee for this? A: There’s a fee. It’s on our website; it changes. Students and seniors are cheaper than adults, and there’s a corporate membership. I think it’s changing once we get up and are running. It’s a one-year-$35type fee. It’s very cheap. Q: And right now you have how many total members – a hundred? A: Over a hundred – probaASKS | SEE PAGE 15

Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, July 10, 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. Don’t get careless with Coronavirus It’s hard to believe that Saugus is still hovering around the top 20 communities in Massachusetts as far as the number of COVID-19 cases per 100,000 population. Especially considering there has only been one case of a town resident testing positive for the Coronavirus over the last two weeks, according to Wednesday’s version (July 8, 2020) of “The Weekly COVID-19 Public Health Report” posted on the state Department of Public Health (DPH) website. There has been a slight variance between what other local media outlets and the town Board of Health have been reporting. We notice some numbers given out by the town sometimes clash with the state totals. We decided to stick with the report that comes out every Wednesday. It is the only report where the state DPH breaks the data down by specific community. I’m not sure just how accurate a measurement the weekly report is, as it is possible that Route 1 restaurants and businesses could be contributing to the spread of the virus if social distancing isn’t practiced on their premises. But we’d never know it, because the state looks at the statistics based on each community’s residents – not its visitors. It has been 16 weeks since we began reporting on Saugus residents testing positive for COVID-19. And it’s been 15 weeks since we introduced “The Coronavirus Count,” our weekly story that focuses on the data released every Wednesday by the DPH on confirmed cases testing positive for COVID-19 in Massachusetts cities and towns. And we will continue to include this analysis in The Saugus Advocate, through the duration of the Coronavirus. Let’s hope the downward trend continues and Massachusetts doesn’t experience a surge in new cases like some three dozen other states have been seeing. It’s not a good time yet to go back to the way things were in our everyday lives before COVID-19. Be well. Be safe. A “giant Shout-Out” for Done Right Landscaping Here’s another nomination from Precinct 6 Town Meeting Member Jeanie Bartolo: “This giant ‘Shout Out’ goes to Bruce Aleo owner of Done Right Landscaping and his workers for volunteering to landscape the island at the Veterans Park on the corner of Central and Winter Streets. “The flowers are just beautiful! They truly did a great job on it. It makes such a huge difference to the area when you drive by and highlights the memorial park to our Veterans. Many thanks!” A posthumous “Shout-Out” to Steve Horlick It goes without saying that Town Moderator Stephen N. Doherty will call for a special moment of silence on Monday night – for former Saugus Town Meeting Member Steve Horlick – before commencing the Special Town Meeting (7:30 p.m. via Zoom videoconferencing). Steve, who passed away this week at home, had his critics, just as everyone who engages in Saugus politics does. The one thing that’s clear to me – as an observer of town governmentover the past four and a half years – is that Steve must have devoted an inordinate amount of volunteer time to the betterment of Saugus. Ten years as a selectman. Seven years as a Finance Committee member. Six years as a Town Meeting member. Plus participation on the School Building Committee and the Zoning Board of Appeals, in addition to his volunteer work around town with various groups. As I mentioned this week to his close friend, Selectman Debra Panetta, Steve seemed to have a good sense of humor. At least that was a side I saw of him. Frequently I would see him milling around Town Hall or the Saugus Public Library. I’d have to say he was always respectful and usually positive in conversations I had with him. I never had any dustups with him. If I wanted a quote – as I frequently seek from public officials who take a solo stand on an issue – he would speak freely of why he voted the way he did. He never dodged questions. And it was always clear to me that he believed he was doing what was best for his town. That’s all you can ask of anyone participating in local government. Steve Horlick was part of the political landscape in Saugus for over two decades. That’s a lot of public service for one’s community. 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. Town Meeting Part II Town officials are calling the meeting set for 7:30 p.m. Monday (July 13) a Special Town Meeting. If you want to get technical about it, it really is the zoning and ordinance part of this year’s Annual Town Meeting, which was held last Monday and Tuesday. But town officials opted to confine this year’s Town Meeting strictly to passing a budget for the 2021 fiscal year that began on July 1. The warrant for Monday night (which will probably extend to another night) is 27 articles. I would rather drive 30 miles down Route 114 and Route 1 to Saugus Center if I had my preference. I would rather cover the preceding live than via Zoom videoconferencing. But I will be tuning in Monday night. Ever since my days as a cub reporter covering 11 Annual Town Meetings in the Sebago Lake area of Maine for the Portland Press Herald, I have always enjoyed observing the New England Town Meeting. It was always great theatre, too, during my three years as editor of The Nantucket Beacon. So, I look forward to next week’s proceedings, whether you want to call it a Town Meeting or Special Town Meeting. Will the Saugus Sachems survive? I’m starting to hear more local chatter that the Saugus Sachems could be targeted for local residents who may want to strike a blow for social injustice. So, the question again is surfacing in town over whether the Saugus Sachem is derogatory toward the Native Americans. I’m hearing that local supporters of the Black Lives Matter movement do have the Sachems in their crosshairs and are ready to broach the issue with town officials. And this week, I received a request from a local reader to publish this statement being publicized across America by the national group, The Society of Professional Journalists, also known as SPJ. Here’s the statement: “The Native American Journalists Association joins the National Association of Black Journalists, National Association of Hispanic Journalists, Asian American Journalists Association, and Society of Professional Journalists to call for immediate discontinuance of race-based sports mascots in media “NAJA is joined by NABJ, NAHJ, AAJA, and SPJ to reiterate its demand for the immediate and permanent discontinuance of racialized sports mascots by news outlets. This discontinuance should include clear policy development and implementation, that clarifies the harm they cause, and the practical editorial methods to avoid their use on all platforms. “The continued portrayal of racialized mascots in news media directly violates fundamental tenets of professional journalism. The Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics makes clear that journalists should act to minimize harm: “‘Consider the long-term implications of the extended reach and permanence of publication. Provide updated and more complete information as appropriate.’ “A growing body of scientific research clearly demonstrates the harm caused by the portrayal of race-based mascots in media. The harm includes negative impacts on the self-esteem of Indigenous youth, increased prejudicial attitudes toward Indigenous people, and increased stereotyping of other minority groups. “This evidence has been ignored by media outlets to the detriment of Indigenous people, and media outlets owe it to their organizations, readership, and society to do better. The socially responsible remedy to this grave injustice is to cease any further dissemination of sports mascots, nicknames and logos. “This policy change is long overdue. NAJA has long held the stance that Indigenous-themed mascots and team names inherently reinforce racist attitudes and behaviors. They perpetuate stereotypes and act as a replacement for the accurate and authentic portrayal of history, culture and lived experience. This replacement ‘disappears’ contemporary Indigenous lives in the broader fabric of society, rendering it more difficult to address the life or death issues confronting many Indigenous communities. “Multiple professional organizations have recognized the negative impact racialized mascots have on the mental health and wellbeing of Indigenous people. The American Psychological Association has affirmed that Indian mascots establish unwelcome and hostile learning environments for Indigenous students and foster negative stereotypes of Indigenous people. “In 2014, the US Patent and Trademark Office canceled trademark registrations that it deemed disparaging to ‘a substantial composite’ of Native Americans. Webster’s New World College Dictionary has also labeled the Washington NFL team name as a racial slur. “NAJA demands that all media outlets treat these images, names and logos in the same manner as other racist terms and images and cease using them. We encourage our nonIndigenous colleagues to refer to the SPJ Code of Ethics, the AP Stylebook and NAJA for guidance when presented with an editorial choice to publish or broadcast racialized sports mascots. For further guidance and to access research, please refer to the Reading Red Report page on the NAJA website.” The concerned reader who sent along this statement to me also posed a question of her own in an email that contained the above statement: “FYI–-I wonder what the SPJ’s take would be if they drove RT1 North and came upon a graphic depiction of an American Indian in full headdress etched into the façade of a brand new multi-million dollar school in Saugus, MA??” I guess we will find out in the coming weeks. That’s the spirit, John Cannon! American Legion cook John Cannon is trying to drum up some support for the players of Post-210 Legion Baseball Team, who played their first game on Tuesday night against Newbury in Saugus. Newbury beat Saugus 5-1. “Not to be discouraged,” John wrote in a recent email. “The team consists of high school age players. We had about 1012 members of Post-210 attend the event. We would like more.” “The next home game is set for today (Friday, July 10) at 1800hrs – or 6 p.m. “ALL THE HOME GAMES ARE ALWAYS PLAYED at WORLD SERIES PARK-DOW ST. SAUGUS, MA. (behind the Belmonte Middle School) “We have about 8 home games. I will keep everyone SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 13

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, July 10, 2020 Page 13 SOUNDS | from page 12 updated. “These are 7 inning games and end about 2000hrs/8PM. “Please attend and cheer on our team. Please arrive no later than 5:45PM. “It is advised that you bring your own chair, so you can sit where you want, instead of the uncomfortable bleachers. “Shut off the TV and/or computer and watch live baseball. “What could be a better Friday night event. “Baseball, National anthem, (NO KNEES), hotdogs, hamburgers, soda, camaraderie, laughs, etc. “All members of Post-210 also make an appearance on the field for their recognition as veterans. “Your support is greatly appreciated. “Please contact others, who are NOT on this mailing list. “John Cannon “857-588-3180” Signs supporting town police get targeted The great thing about America is that The Constitution protects our right to free speech. And that applies to anyone who wants to peacefully demonstrate with signs down at Saugus Center proclaiming “Black Lives Matter.” But it’s too bad that some folks who live in Saugus or neighboring communities don’t think the First Amendment applies to people who support the Saugus Police Department. I don’t know for sure whether the culprits are kids trying to stir up trouble, outside agitators who genuinely don’t like any police, or somebody else who has a weird agenda…but I got a few calls or emails referring to reports of signs supporting police getting ripped off telephone poles or defaced. In a community that embraces the spirit of free speech, this is not a good look. In a progressive-thinking community that prides itself on diversity, this shouldn’t be happening. “I got a few calls of signs being torn down,” said Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano. “Unfortunately, that happens when you have people putting up signs,” Cogliano said. “Any time I put political signs up, you got somebody trying to tear them down. It happens. I don’t know if it’s kids or what,” he said. C’mon Saugus. You can do better. 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 this week. 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, be a Saugus resident and 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 419 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 • 617-387-1110 771 Salem St, Lynnfield, MA 01940 • 781-776-4444 www.everettbank.com Member FDIC Member DIF 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. RIGHT BY YOU 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 are currently offering a contact-free, drive-thru food pantry at Memorial Hall on Main Street in Melrose. If you are unable to pick-up, some limited deliveries may be available. This offering is year round. Please call the Saugus Veterans’ Service Office at 781-231-4010 or e-mail VeteransServices@saugusma.gov in order to register. Proof of Veteran status is required.” 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 this week announced the first in 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 p.m. 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 SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 14

Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, July 10, 2020 SOUNDS | from page 13 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 781-2314168 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 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 (VSOs) 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 Veterans’ Services (DVS), which runs the program in partnership with local 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 $2,081and an asset limit of $5,000. Family of 2 – monthly income less than $2,818 and an asset limit of $9,800. To determine if you may be eligible for financial assistance through the Chapter 115 program, follow the instructions at https://massvetben.org/ or call your local VSO for more information. SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 15

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, July 10, 2020 Page 15 ASKS | from page 11 bly about 120. Q: And theoretically, with this brand-new studio and the new equipment to go with it, that should triple or quadruple the membership? A: The active members? I really hope to quadruple; I want 40 members coming in weekly … I would love a situation where I see them all, I know them by first name and that I’m happy to see them coming in weekly. Q: Please talk about some of the other things that you are going to be able to do in the future that you can’t do now. A: What comes to mind – with all of us seated close to the editing base, we’re going to be able to switch off and help members more. We’re going to be more available to help them with editing, because we’re all so close. Also, we are going to have an entryway desk, so when you come in, there will be someone to welcome you so you’re not going to be looking at just a blank TV. It will just be a more welcoming atmosphere. Q: One of the things that I would think would be a natural, because you are moving in with the Saugus Historical Society – there are all sorts of things that I would think the society will look forward to – capturing the essence of the local history, promoting it and things of that nature. Old pictures… A: Oh yes – a lot of potential for history programming and documentaries. I love doing documentaries about local history. We did the 1918 one a ager or other officials. A: Yes. During COVID, they’ve been doing weekly messages, which have been great, but they are not as frequent now, because it’s summertime. Q: Anything else that you would like to talk about to let people know what’s going to be happening at Saugus TV that folks can look forward to? A: What I’d like for them to do A NEW HOME FOR SAUGUS TV: Construction is nearing completion at 30 Main St. – home of the Saugus Historical Society. The rear addition will provide new quarters and a new studio for Saugus TV. And that includes a kitchen that will enable the local cable TV staff and members to produce cooking programs. couple of years back. And I’d love to do more things about Saugus – what’s been happening to Saugus Center in the past year. Q: Has the Historical Society talked about any projects or expressed a deep interest in those kinds of projects? A: I haven’t talked to them personally about that, but once we’re moved in and all in the same place at the same time, I am sure we’ll be talking about it. It will be easier to imagine when we’re standing together in the same room. Q: Have you heard any interest expressed by some of the obscure committees or commissions? There are so many of them. A: Yes. We always do have interest, but we just don’t have the capability with the amount of staff that we have. But if they are actually interested in havSOUNDS | from page 14 The VSOs are also able to help Veterans apply for Federal VA benefits, 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, toys, electronics, metal pans or glass dishes. These items would cause your bin/barrel to be rejected. ing their meetings on TV, they could learn how to set up a tripod in the back of the room and film it. And we’ll air it; we’d love to. Q: So, that’s a possibility? A: For them to do it, because we can’t personally go out and film every meeting. We just don’t have the staff. Q: Right now you have the Board of Selectmen, the School Committee, the Planning Board, Finance Committee, Zoning Board, Town Meeting and… A: The Library Board of Trustees, Board of Health; and we tape any events that go on in Town Hall, usually, that the superintendent or town manager may pull together. Q: Yes. I noticed during the COVID-19 period that there have been three- to five-minute messages by either the Superintendent or the Town Man– if they could email me with movie suggestions, not specific movies, but genres that they may like – if someone is more interested in horror; they could tell me if they like the 50s comedies or if they like dramas. What do people want to watch for the movies? Because I can have anything in the public domain air. Q: So, you’re in this situation where you have all this new equipment now and a new studio to look forward to. A: But we can’t make movies or shows or do anything just yet. We’d love to. We had students making a movie. It was going to be cool. But everything is on hold until the COVID is done. In the meantime, for this summer, I’ve been hearing good feedback about “The Stooges” and the Monday movies. That’s what I’m trying to keep people interested in. I’m looking forward to the new studio opening up and meeting all of the Saugus people that I’ve never met before. Q: And the Open House for the new studio? A: We do plan on having one. We don’t know when. Everything hasn’t been built yet, and we are still dealing with COVID-19. Q: Finally, if any town residents have suggestions that 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 over 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. they want to share with Saugus TV about movies and programing they would like to see on the PEG channels, how can they reach you? A: They can contact me at r.brugman@saugustv.org. They can leave a message at 781231-2883, but email will get a faster response. 1. What poet – the first published colonial writer/female poet – wrote “verses upon the burning of our house, July 10, 1666,” in North Andover, Mass.? 2. Where is Mile Zero on U.S. Highway 1? 3. What breed of dog is a schnoodle? 4. On July 11, 1767, what sixth U.S. president was born in Braintree, Mass.? 5. What Italian puppet appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show? 6. What was July named for? 7. On July 12, 1909, Congress approved the 16th Amendment, which gives the power to tax what? 8. Where is the 150-mile “Marathon des Sables” held? 9. What galaxy contains earth’s solar system? 10. On July 13, 1871, at London’s Crystal Palace, was the first official show of what animal? 11. What is a cygnet? 12. In what state is Waterproof, a village that has been drowned several times by the Mississippi River? 13. What does “four score and seven” in the Gettysburg Address mean? 14. On July 14, 1864, gold was discovered at Last Chance Gulch (now “Queen City of the Rockies”) in what state? 15. In 1833 what dictionary author published a “corrected” version of the Bible? 16. What plant with thorny purple blooms is an edible weed? 17. On July 15, 2006, what social media platform based in San Francisco started? 18. What has an eye, a shank and a barb? 19. What do swallowtail, fritillary and tortoiseshell have in common? 20. On Jul y 16, 1907, what agronomist was born whose name is a brand of popcorn? ANSWERS 1. Anne Bradstreet 2. Key West, Fla. 3. A cross between a schnauzer and a poodle 4. John Quincy Adams 5. Topo Gigio 6. Julius Caesar 7. Income 8. The Sahara Desert 9. The Milky Way 10. Cats 11. A baby swan 12. Louisiana 13. 87 – the then number of years since 1776 14. Montana (Helena) 15. Noah Webster 16. Thistle 17. Twitter 18. A fish hook 19. They are butterfly names. 20. Orville Redenbacher

Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, July 10, 2020 Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of June 29-July 3. MAKE IT EASIER TO VOTE BY MAIL (H 4820) House 155-1, Senate 39-0, approved and sent to Gov. Charlie Baker a bill that would direct Secretary of State Bill Galvin to send applications for a mail-in ballot to every registered voter by July 15 for the September 1 primary and by September 14 for the November 3 general election. The bill also includes expanded in-person early voting options prior to the elections. Voters who wish to vote in person are given seven days (from August 22 to August 28) to vote early in the primary and 14 days (from October 17 to October 30) to vote early in the general election. Voters can also choose to vote on Election Day. Other provisions provide pre-paid return postage for ballots and applications for ballots; set August 26 as the deadline to apply to early vote by mail in the September 1 primary and October 28 as the deadline to apply to early vote by mail in the November 3 general election; provide for absentee voting by any person taking precaution related to COVID-19; require Galvin, in conjunction with the commissioner of the Department of Public Health, to establish emergency regulations requiring public health safeguards for in-person voting, including social distancing of voters and election officers, face coverings and personal protective equipment, frequent use of sanitizers and sanitary use of marking pens. “This bill is essential to the operation and integrity of democracy in the commonwealth during this public health crisis,” said Election Laws Committee House Chair John Lawn (D-Watertown). “I am truly proud of the team effort that led us to the finish line to complete comprehensive legislation that will safeguard elections this fall and provide many options for voters to ensure that all voices are heard. In a time where we are witnessing state election actions that are resulting in a disproportionate burden on the voter, Massachusetts must take the lead in providing safe and equitable access to the polls for its citizens. This legislation does just that.” “The Massachusetts Legislature just adopted a critical election reform package that will help ensure that no citizen has to choose between their health and their right to vote,” said Pam Wilmot, Executive Director of Common Cause which has fought hard for the bill. “The bill embodies best practices from across the country and will help our election system cope with the unprecedented threat of COVID-19.” “We started this process with the goal to make voting easier during COVID-19 and this bill does just that by providing voters with options,” said Election Laws Committee Senate Chair Sen. Barry Finegold (D-North Andover). “For the first time ever in Massachusetts, voters can vote by mail and vote early in both the 2020 primary and general elections. In-person voting on Election Day remains an option and is made safer in this legislation. The bill equips clerks with the tools they need to count ballots expeditiously and adapt to these election advancements.” “We applaud the House, Senate and governor for firmly moving to brace our elections for COVID-19,” said Cheryl Clyburn Crawford, Executive Director at MassVOTE. “Now we need to prepare. This means partnering with local election officials to ensure that they have the tools they need to run our elections this fall and educate voters so they may confidently cast their ballots in September and November.” Rep. Colleen Garry (D-Dracut), the lone opponent of the bill, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to explain why she voted against the measure. Back on June 3, Garry did offer the reason she voted against an earlier version of the bill: “I was very concerned about the manpower needed in the clerk’s offices especially in the smaller communities like I represent,” she said. “The expense of the expansion of the mailings and the need for more election personnel on longer early voting days and the possibility of fraud [is why I voted against the bill.] I heard loudly from my constituents that they did not agree with this proposal.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. RoseLee Vincent Rep. Donald Wong Yes Yes Sen. Brendan Crighton Yes $200 MILLION FOR LOCAL ROADS AND BRIDGES (H 4803) House 159-0, Senate 39-0, reduced from $300 to $200 million Chapter 90 funding for cities and towns for the maintenance, repair and improvement of local roads and bridges. The House in March and the Senate in early June, approved proposals that included $300 million in Chapter 90 funding for cities and towns’ local roads and bridges. That $300 million was a $100 million increase over last year. The Senate version of the legislation also established a new seven-member MBTA Board of Directors to succeed the current Fiscal Management and Control Board. The MBTA Board of Directors would be responsible for governing and exercising the corporate powers of the MBTA. The Senate version differed from the House version which does not create a brand-new MBTA board but instead extends and expands the existing Fiscal and Management Control Board. The House and Senate changed their minds and reached an agreement to reduce the road and bridge funding to $200 million and to keep the MBTA’s Fiscal and Management Control Board in place for another year. That measure is now on Gov. Baker’s desk. Supporters of the reduction say that, in retrospect, the state cannot afford the extra $100 million while state revenues are down by billions of dollars. Despite repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call, House Transportation Committee chair Rep. William Strauss (D-Mattapoisett) and Senate chair Joseph Boncore (D-Winthrop) did not respond when asked to explain why they both championed the original $300 million and then supported the reduction to $200 million. The Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) expressed mixed feelings. “On behalf of cities and towns, we are glad that the Chapter 90 bond bill has been enacted, so that communities can access desperately needed funds to repair and rebuild local roadways,” said MMA Executive Director and CEO Geoff Beckwith. “However, our members are understandably disappointed that the funding level remains flat at $200 million, rather than the $300 million amount that representatives and senators voted to support earlier in the process. MMA will continue to advocate for an increase in Chapter 90 road funds, so that communities can adequately maintain 30,000 miles of local roads.” (A “Yes” vote is for the $200 million) Rep. RoseLee Vincent Rep. Donald Wong Yes Yes Sen. Brendan Crighton Yes RACIAL DISPARITIES IN MATERNAL MORTALITY (H 4818) House 159-0, approved and sent to the Senate a bill that would create a special 23-member commission to examine and make recommendations to reduce or eliminate racial disparities in the death of mothers before, during and after childbirth. The commission would look for problems and solutions by examining evidencebased practices, including approaches taken by other states or grass-roots organiREAL 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 Condakes, Constantina T Trainor, Joseph P Luzha, Bentor Zepaj, Marenglen Ciaramaglia, Steven Diaz, Mercedes BUYER2 Condakes, Panos J Trainor, Lisa A Luzha, Veli Varone, Peter Nicotera, Kimberly SELLER1 Capone, Sandra L Taylor Richard E Est Luongo, Roseann Bank New York Mellon Tr Zepaj, Marenglen Axiom Realty LLC SELLER2 ADDRESS Capone, Vincent 22 Foster St Taylor, Paul W Luongo, Wade 2 Woodside Dr 63 Essex St 30-1/2 Newhall St 30-1/2 Newhall St 11 Waban St CITY Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus DATE 19.06.2020 19.06.2020 18.06.2020 18.06.2020 18.06.2020 17.06.2020 PRICE $535 000,00 $525 000,00 $607 200,00 $477 750,00 $477 750,00 $475 000,00 zations to reduce or eliminate racial disparities in maternal mortality or severe maternal morbidity; barriers to accessing prenatal and postpartum care, how that care is delivered and the quality of that care; and how historical and current structural, institutional and individual forms of racism, including implicit bias or discrimination, affect the incidence and prevalence of maternal mortality in communities of color. “Tragically in the commonwealth, black women are twice as likely to die from pregnancy-related causes and have twice the rate of maternal morbidities as white women,” said Rep. Kay Khan (D-Newton), one of the bill’s sponsors. “These inequities are the result of generations of systemic racism in health care. This legislation offers a long overdue opportunity to begin righting this wrong. As leaders in state government, and personally for me as a nurse, I believe it is incumbent upon us to do everything we can to ensure all Massachusetts mothers are healthy and thriving.” The 23-member commission would include the House and Senate chairs of the Committee on Public Health, a member of the Black and Latino Legislative Caucus, the Massachusetts Medical Society and the Ellen Story Commission on Postpartum Depression. Others include a midwife, an obstetrician and a gynecologist; two members from a community of color; and a person who has lost an immediate family member to maternal mortality. (A “Yes” vote is for the bill). Rep. RoseLee Vincent Rep. Donald Wong Yes Yes $1.1 BILLION FOR COVID-19 RESPONSE (S 2789) Senate 39-0, approved a bill that would provide $1.1 billion to cover expenses related to response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Baker has been urging the Legislature to quickly get a spending bill to his desk because the state cannot be eligible BEACON | SEE PAGE 17

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, July 10, 2020 Obituaries Page 17 Ann V. (Titolo) Serino ge 90, died at her home on Wednesday, July 1. She was the wife of the late James Serino. Born and raised in Danvers, she was the daughter of the late Carlo and Santina (Sebastiano) Titolo. Mrs. Serino lived in Saugus for over 65 years. She is survived by her three children; Michael Ser i - no, Paul Serino and Stacy Serino all of Saugus. Mrs. Serino is also survived by many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Ann’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association @ www.alz.org. A Anthony Contarino, Jr. R esident of Saugus, formerly of Medford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at age 69. He was preceded in death by mother Carolyn Cicoria Contarino, father Anthony and brother Joseph. Survived by brother Michael, sister-in-law Marie Elena Challabi, sister-in-law Linda Oliveira and her husband Manuel. Niece Marisa Nazareno, her husband Michael and their children Charlotte and Eli, nephew Anthony J. Contarino, his wife Alison and their children Olivia BEACON | from page 16 for federal reimbursements for costs related to the respiratory virus until a package is approved by the Legislature and signed by the governor. The package includes $350 million for personal protective equipment, $139 million for rate add-ons for providers, $82 million for child care needs including emergency child care for essential workers, $15 million for essential behavioral health services including services for children, $15 million for food security support, $10 million for grants to community foundations with direct support like housing assistance, and $10 million for wage and benefit support to workers impacted by the virus. “This bill will help the commonwealth continue to make strides in its fight against COVID-19 as well as support the many sectors impacted by this unprecedented public health crisis,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “With the Senate actively working on legislation to address racial inequities, I am thrilled this bill takes the historic step of recognizing the importance of Juneteenth—a day celebrating the liberation of the remaining enslaved African Americans—and making it a state holiday.” “Due to the unprecedented challenges facing our commonwealth, this supplemental budget will allow us to maximize federal aid to support COVID-19 response costs and provide critical resources to help working families and our most vulnerable populations,” said Sen. Mike Rodrigues (DWestport) the chair of the Senate Committee on Ways & Means. (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Brendan Crighton Yes HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regSpace 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 and Anthony Jr., niece Patricia Murphy and her husband Brendan, nephew Anthony Contarino, his wife Lori and their children Brooke and Michael, niece Danielle Haskin and her husband Dr. Joshua Haskin, as well as many cousins from the Limone, Reed, Gatuso and Cicoria families to name a few. Relatives and friends are invited to gather in honor of Anthony’s life during visiting hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Melrose on Monday, July 13 at 8:30am before leaving in procession to St. Mary’s Church, Herbert St., Melrose for his Funeral Mass celebrated at 10am. Interment at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. Call for Classified Advertising Rates 781-233-4446 ularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been filed. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of June 29July 3, the House met for a total of 13 hours and 22 minutes while the Senate met for a total of eleven hours and 33 minutes. MON. JUNE 29 * Crack Repairing * Pot Hole Filling * Striping Handicapped Spaces * Free Estimates Tom’s Seal Coating Call Gary: 978-210-4012 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. House 11:02 a.m. to 3:57 p.m. Senate 11:17 a.m. to 4:02 p.m. TUES. JUNE 30 House 11:01 a.m. to 2:25 p.m. No Senate session WED. JULY 1 No House session No Senate session THURS. JULY 2 House 11:01 a.m. to 4:04 p.m. Senate 11:26 a.m. to 6:14 p.m. FRI. JULY 3 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com

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