THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 11, 2025 Page 5 HELPING | FROM PAGE 4 for MSPCA-Angell, has always made a habit of rescuing dogs, but in 2021, when her dog Eddie passed away, Mattuchio decided to start an organization in Eddie’s honor. Eddie used a wheelchair throughout his life. Eddie’s Ranch now works to rehabilitate senior and disabled dogs, with a mission of finding them loving homes. Dogs that do not get adopted live out their years at Eddie’s Ranch with Mattuchio. When Northeast Metro Tech instructors heard that Mattuchio needed a new storage shed, they sprang into action. “Eddie’s Ranch is a place where animals can be free, safe, loved, and have a home,” said student Kevin Rodriguez, of Malden. “We saw a need and we had the skills to help. It’s as simple building the floor, walls, and ceiling framing with a built-in loft for extra storage. Students then designed and built Gambrel-style roof trusses, and a custom-made double door with a ramp leading into the shed. “Doing this job was an Gerry Student Antonio Gasbarro, of Woburn, holds one of the rescue dogs living at Eddie’s Ranch, a nonprofi t animal rescue organization in Saugus. as that.” Over eight weeks, Carpentry instructors and 17 students built a 10- by 14-foot Gambrel-style storage shed for Eddie’s Ranch, to help save Mattuchio from needing to buy one on her own. As an added bonus, students working on the project got to interact with the rescue animals living at Eddie’s Ranch. Students started the project by creating construction documents and making a list of materials they needed for the shed. Students then obtained lumber and built the shed from scratch, D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Sabatino Insurance is proud to welcome the loyal customers of ALWAYS READY TO SERVE YOU: Our Staff are, Emma Davidson, Jeimy Sanchez, Josephine Leone, Marie D’Amore, Rocco Longo, Z’andre Lopez, Anthony DiPierro, Darius Goudreau, Laurette Murphy, Danielle Goudreau and Tina Davidson. PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM amazing experience for us. I was so happy and proud to do something for this amazing community,” said student Yeudiel Zelaya, of Chelsea. Students who participatHELPING | SEE PAGE 8
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