SAUGUS D Vol. 27, No.30 All Your Local News & Sports Online! Scan Here & Subscribe! OCAT CAT -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday J PLANNING A POLITICAL COMEBACK: Former Saugus Selectman Jennifer E. D’Eon pulled nomination papers at the Town Clerk’s Offi ce this week as she took the initial step in her quest to return to the fi ve-member board where she served four years and eight months before her election defeat in 2019. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) TE E 781-233-4446 Friday, July 25, 2025 THE CAMPAIGN IS ON Town Election 2025 Jennifer E. D’Eon seeks a return to the Board of Selectmen six years after she lost her seat By Mark E. Vogler ennifer E. D’Eon has a major advantage among the announced candidates who aspire to winning one of the fi ve seats on the Board of Selectmen in the Nov. 4 Town Election. She has four years and eight months of past experience serving as a selectman. “I had unfinished goals I wanted accomplished,” D’Eon told The Saugus Advocate this week, explaining her motivation for a possible political comeback after losing her seat in the 2019 Town Election. “I heard that there was a member not running for reelection. I am experienced. I understand how Saugus Government works. I can get the hard work done,” she said. Selectman Corinne Riley announced earlier this year that she will not seek a fourth term on the board. That decision was expected to widen the field of competition. D’Eon was one of several potential challengers who emerged this week as nomination papers became available at the Town Clerk’s Office for candidates who plan to run for elective offi ce this fall. Also pulling nomination papers for a possible run for selectman were: ELECTION 2025 | SEE PAGE 2 Mid-grade Regular 2.83 3.35 3.52 $3.47 Over 47 Years of Excellence! 1978 - 2025 ULS Full Service $3.09 Order online at angelosoil.com FLEET CARD Check Out Our LOW PRICES!
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Do you also wonder what He announced last month that he plans to run for the Board of Selectmen. –Precinct 1 Town Meeting Member Stacey Herman-Dorant, who topped the field of seven candidates competing for the five seats for Precinct 1 Town Meeting in the 2023 Election. She announced her candidacy for selectman last week. D’Eon won in three elections Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net the size of their advertising budget must be? Once it was called the drug store, but now called pharmacy, filled with endless isles overflowing with shelves of pills to wake you up or help you sleep, By this week’s deadline for The Saugus Advocate, two potential candidates had taken out nomination papers for a seat on the Saugus School Committee: Brian J. Doherty of Precinct 1 and Robert F. Bruzzese of Precinct 9. Doherty is a member of the town’s Finance Committee, with his term set to expire in June of 2027. Currently, there are four announced selectman candidates, including D’Eon. There are reports that more selectman candidates may announce this summer, in addition to four incumbent selectmen who are expected to seek reelection: Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta and Selectmen Jeff Cicolini, Anthony Cogliano and Michael Serino. Fifty certified signatures of registered voters are required for the Board of Selectmen, School Committee and Housing Authority. Ten certified signatures of registered voters are required for Town Meeting candidates. for sinus congestion relief, quick cures for daytime or nighttime colds, cough suppressants, allergy relief, antihistamines, creams to clear facial skin, rubs for body aches, headache relief and a wide selection of weight reducCandidates have until 5 p.m. Sept. 12 to obtain nomination papers from the Town Clerk’s Office. The deadline for filing those nomination papers is 5 p.m. Sept. 16. D’Eon has been involved in four separate campaigns for the Board of Selectmen, dating back to 2015. In March of that year, she was one of four candidates elected in a special election involving the recall of four selectmen who had fired Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree. Elected with D’Eon in the special election were Jeff Cicolini, Scott Brazis and Mark D. Mitchell. During the regular Town Election in November of 2015, D’Eon finished third among 10 candidates to win her first full two-year term. D’Eon finished third among nine candidates as she was reelected to a second full term in the 2017 Town Election. In 2019, D’Eon lost her bid for reelection, finishing eighth among 12 candidates. But she tion cures to name a few. But do we know any more today than our ancestors did in days gone by? Granted, there are many advances in modern medicine and REMEDIES | SEE PAGE 7 continued her participation in local government, serving on the Cultural Council and later on the Board of Assessors, an appointed position she still holds. Ready to serve Saugus again D’Eon has chosen her daughter Ally D’Eon to serve in what will be her fifth campaign for a seat on the Board of Selectmen. “I am excited to throw my name back in the ring! After a six year hiatus I’ve decided to run for Selectman again,” D’Eon told The Saugus Advocate this week. “My family has accomplished many milestones in my time out of office, and I am ready to serve my community again. I have been active on the Board of Assessors for several years and continue to serve the town in a different capacity,” she said. D’Eon takes great pride in having served on the Board of Selectmen that rehired Crabtree as town manager. “In my previous terms I advocated for better school facilities and community spaces, which are still a priority to me,” D’Eon said in her interview this week. “I want Saugus to be beautiful and be a place that our citizens are proud of. I’ll continue the mission I set out on to begin with and continue to advocate for public safety and bringing our community together. To improve our safety I will advocate for the west side public safety building,” D’Eon said. “I am passionate about history and I would like to see our historical sites rejuvenated and given new life. Saugus is full of history and culture, such as the Iron Works and the Boardman House. I believe that we should advocate for grants to improve the access and quality of our historical and cultural sites. I look forward to running again and bringing my unique voice back to the people of Saugus.”
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 25, 2025 Page 3 Mass. House Passes Bill Safeguarding Reproductive and Gender Affirming Health Care Services legislation shields patient data, protects providers, and preserves access to vital health care services B OSTON- The Massachusetts House of Representatives last week passed legislation that preserves and protects access for individuals and practitioners engaging in personal health care activities in the Commonwealth. The bill, H.4271 An Act strengthening health care protections in the Commonwealth strengthens the abilities of individuals who are making decisions about their own reproductive and gender affirming health care services. “As the Trump Administration and Republicans across the country continue to target individuals for exercising their right to make their own health care decisions in consultation with their doctor, this legislation is representative of the House’s commitment to preserving that fundamental right,” said House Speaker Ronald J. Mariano (D-Quincy). “The Shield Act builds on the Commonwealth’s proud history of preserving and expanding access to reproductive and gender-affirming care by establishing new safeguards around patient data, and by protecting health care professionals who provide that vital care. I want to thank Chair Michlewitz, Chair Day, and all my colleagues in the House for their commitment to protecting the rights of our residents.” “Massachusetts has led the way time and again to reaffirm our commitment to keeping reproductive health care safe and available to all. With this care under attack from the Trump administration, further protecting people seeking reproductive or gender affirming care has never been more crucial,” said Representative Aaron Michlewitz, Chair of the House Committee on Ways & Means (D-Boston). “I want to thank the Speaker for his commitment to this issue, as well as Chair Day, and all my House colleagues for their work and dedication to keeping Massachusetts a leader in reproductive and gender affirming care.” This legislation clarifies protections for both patients and healthcare providers in the face of a growing wave of attacks from other states on protected health care activities in Massachusetts. The bill clarifies data protections, codifies the provision of emergency services for individuals, and provides Massachusetts courts and agencies with the tools required to protect both patients and practitioners engaging in reproductive and gender affirming healthcare services. Several states have recently passed laws restricting reproductive health care and access to gender affirming health care in their own boundaries while, at the same time, attempting to prosecute individuals who seek those personal health care services in Massachusetts. “When patients and doctors engage in legal healthcare activities here in Massachusetts, they will have the peace of mind that their personal information will remain private and that their constitutional rights remain protected rights,” said State Representative Michael S. Day, House Chair of the Joint Committee on the Judiciary. “Massachusetts will always protect and preserve the constitutional and civil rights of our people to make their own healthcare decisions, especially in the face of political crusades of the federal government and the misguided efforts of other states seeking to interfere with those decisions made here.” Building on protections first enshrined into law in 2022, this legislation prohibits state agencies, employees and law enforcement from cooperating with other states or federal investigations into reproductive or gender affirming health care that is legally protected in Massachusetts. The bill similarly restricts businesses that manage electronic health records from sharing patient data connected to these services. The bill makes clear that health care professionals are free to provide legal health care services in Massachusetts, and the Commonwealth will resist attempts by other states or the federal government to prosecute health care professionals for providing those services. Additionally, the bill: Exempts the personally identifying information of patients and providers regarding reproductive and gender affirming health care from the public records law. Requires hospitals to provide stabilizing health care services to patients presenting with emergency medical conditions. Empowers the Department of Public Health to remove drugs prescribed in connection with reproductive or gender affirming health care from the prescription monitoring program (PMP) and prohibits the Department from sharing PMP information sought by other states in connection with legally protected health care activities in the Commonwealth. 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Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 25, 2025 Saugus Gardens in the Summer Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable By Laura Eisener L in Bell’s gardens in the front and back of her home, planted entirely in containers, provide color and fragrance from late spring through mid-fall and attract a wide range of pollinators. It offers a bright spot in a mostly green neighborhood and includes several intriguing species not commonly seen in local landscapes. After moving in recently and being inspired by Lin’s garden, the Reid family next door was inspired to put a container of plants near their own front door, too. Mexican cigar flower (Cuphea ignea) is thriving in the porch railing planter on Lin’s back deck. Also sometimes called firecracker plant, the shape of the flower is clearly where this plant got its nickname. The reddish color and tubular shape of the blossoms make it especially appealing to hummingbirds, which often visit Lin’s deck. She also has a couple of hummingbird feeders, or perhaps it would be more accurate to say one and a half right now, since a mischievous raccoon clambered up to one and stole it, and she has only been able to find the top half after searching the area around her home for the other piece! In very tropical climates, cigar flower is a small shrub that grows to about two feet tall, but it cannot tolerate anything close to a New England winter. Its continuously blooming flowers through the summer make it worthwhile to grow as an annual in our climate. It will survive longer in a greenhouse, or even as a houseplant. The genus cuphea contains about 260 species, and several of them are known as cigar flower, but the Mexican species is the most commonly grown here. In addition to the hummingbirds, several butterflies are attracted to them because of their nectar. This genus belongs to the loosestrife family (Lythraceae), which includes crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia spp.), a flowering shrub commonly grown in slightly warmer climates than ours, pomegranate (Punica granatum) and the purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria), which is a hardy invasive plant that once had crowded out many native plants in our marshes and meadows until measures were taken to control its spread. While fuchsias (Fuchsia spp.) are often pollinated by hummingbirds in their native range of the Caribbean and in a few cases New Zealand and surrounding islands (there are over 100 species in this genus), the cigar flowers seem to appeal most to the ruby-throated hummingbirds (Archilochus colubris) in Lin’s gardens. Fuchsias are popular hanging basket plants here, where they are often grown on porches through the summer and occasionally kept as house plants in the colder parts of the year. A decorative container garden of coordinated petunias will bloom all summer. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) Lin Bell’s container gardens line the retaining wall beside her driveway at left, and the Reid family’s new planting is to the right of the tree. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) The hanging bell-shaped flowers have four colorful round or pointed sepals at the top or stem end and four or more rounded petals, which may be the same or a contrasting color. The petals and/or sepals may be red, pink, shades of purple, or white, and in many varieties can be the bright pinkish-purple shade we often call fuchsia! Since there is always so much to say about hydrangeas in summer, it seems a good idea to talk about lace cap styles since mopheads were highlighted in last week’s column. Lace cap-style hydrangeas have flower clusters that have both fertile flowers and infertile flowers in the cluster, usually resulting in a flattish or very slightly domed flower cluster resembling a doily. This style is found in bigleaf hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Twist ‘N’ Shout’, for example), mountain hydrangeas (Hydrangea serrata ‘Tuff Stuff,’ for example) and smooth hydrangeas (Hydrangea arborescens ‘Riven Lace’ and ‘Haas Halo,’ for example). The sterile flowers have four large petals, while the fertile flowers have very small petals or none at all. The original mountain hydrangea ‘Tuff Stuff’ Hydrangea blooms in Dee LeMay’s garden. (Photo courtesy of Dee LeMay) Mexican cigar flower is a reliable bloomer that attracts hummingbirds. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) ‘Tuff Stuff’ has given rise to a series that generally has similar lace cap flower forms but varying heights and other distinctive features. Like the mophead varieties, lace cap forms of mountain hydrangea and bigleaf hydrangea can be different shades of pink, blue Fuchsia is another annual known for attracting hummingbirds. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) and purple depending on soil acidity, while the smooth hydrangea will always be white regardless of the soil chemistry. Dee LeMay’s ‘Tuff Stuff’ mountain hydrangea tends toward blue blossoms, as might be expected in soil produced by the granite based bedrock found in much of eastern Massachusetts. Editor’s Note: Laura Eisener is a landscape design consultant who helps homeowners with landscape design, plant selection and placement of trees and shrubs, as well as perennials. She is a member of the Saugus Garden Club and offered to write a series of articles about “what’s blooming in town” shortly after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. She was inspired after seeing so many people taking up walking.
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 25, 2025 Page 9 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Good morning, Saugus “The Campaign is on,” as they say in politics. And it’s definitely on, as far as the Town of Saugus is concerned. In the first two days since nomination papers became available at the Town Clerk’s Office on Monday (July 21), four potential challengers emerged for the Board of Selectmen and two likely candidates made their intentions known for the School Committee. Those six candidates have already begun the process of going out into the neighborhoods to secure the 50 certified signatures of registered voters that will be required to get their name on the ballot for the Nov. 4 Town Election. The candidates have until Sept. 16 to file those nomination papers. Shortly after, the town’s registered voters will know what their choices will be on Election Day in Saugus. A minimum of two candidates makes for a competitive and spirited election. That’s always to the town’s benefit. And if four of the five incumbent selectmen run for reelection (Selectman Corinne Riley announced earlier in the year that she wouldn’t seek a fourth twoyear term), that will make for a competitive selectmen’s race. The School Committee could also become contested, based on some of the reports we are hearing. In-depth coverage of a local election is one of the most important functions of a community newspaper. And we will strive to do the best we can to provide thorough and insightful coverage of Town Election 2025 for our readers by explaining who the candidates are while illuminating the important issues of the campaign in the coming weeks. Stay tuned. Making the rail trail better I got to spend several hours last week hanging out on the rail trail, talking to walkers, kids and grownups on bikes and anyone on e-bikes who paused to talk to me. A few things are obvious from my time reporting. The 2.5-mile segment of the Northern Strand CommuA SUNDAY RAINBOW IN SAUGUS: Last Sunday evening (July 20) after a sprinkle, here’s how the sky looked from the Hamilton Street Plaza, looking east on Hamilton Street. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) nity Trail that runs through Saugus is a recreational asset to the town, and the people who use it love it. There are also a few things the town could do to make it better and safer. For starters, put some signs up with the 15 mph speed limit. If you can’t afford the signs, paint them on pavement. Also, it would be a good idea to assign the role of review and oversight of the rail trail to the Youth and Recreation Committee or create a new committee to focus exclusively on ways to maintain and improve this great recreational asset that Saugus residents seem to enjoy. And local officials should also talk to Rick Fail, a town resident who enjoys riding his e-bike up and down the trail. He’s also vocal about the safety hazards related to e-bike, especially when kids are riding them. Some adults need to smarten up, too, when it comes to their unsafe and reckless operation on the rail trail. A “Shout out” for Toni-ann Amy Melton, Head of Children’s Services at the Saugus Public Library, offered the following “Shout Out” to Toni-ann Merlina, a local educator hired by the library to lead summer reading programs in grades 1 through 4: “Many thanks to Toni-ann for her dedication to students and families!” Amy also offered a poem: Summer Slide is not much fun, But reading and writing get it done! At Saugus Library, we learn and grow, With Ms. Toni-ann, we’re on a roll! “The Summer Slide” refers to the learning loss that grade school students can experience when out of school for the summer. Amy stressed that Toni-ann has been instrumental in helping to combat the “Summer Slide” through her work with students in the Summer Reading Program at the Library. Want to “Shout Out” a fellow Saugonian? This is an opportunity for our paper’s readers to single out – in a brief mention – remarkable acts or achievements by Saugus residents or an act of kindness or a nice gesture. Just send an email (mvoge@comcast.net) with a mention in the subject Brianna Feldman (center) received a First Congregational Church Pumpkin Patch Scholarship. Pumpkin Patch Coordinator Carl Spencer (left) and Pastor Bill Ladd (right) made the presentation. Brianna is a Saugus resident who graduated from Saugus High School this past June. She will study science at Northeastern University in the fall. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) line of “An Extra Shout Out.” No more than a paragraph; anything longer might lend itself to a story and/or a photo. Saugus United Parish Food Pantry today The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry has returned to its normal schedule today (Friday, July 25), from 9:30-11 a.m., at 50 Essex St. in the basement of Cliftondale Congregational Church. The food pantry welcomes all neighbors facing food insecurity on Friday mornings. Volunteers are also welcome. Please call the Food Pantry Office (781-233-2663) or go to the website (cliftondalecc.org) for details. A conversation with candidate Stacey In our story last week on Stacey Herman-Dorant’s campaign for the Board of Selectmen, we mentioned an upcoming political time for her, mentioning the day of the week, but not the date. That apparently caused some residents to show up last Sunday (July 20) – two weeks ahead of the actual date. As a courtesy to the candidate and the voters who want to meet with Stacey, we are running the note again: Join Stacey for coffee and conversation at Panera Bread in the Community Room on Sunday, August 10 from 9 a.m.11 a.m. Can’t make that date? Reach out to Stacey at staceyhermandorant@gmail.com, she would love to meet you and answer any questions. Help plan the Second Annual Saugus Cultural Festival Join the Saugus Cultural Festival Subcommittee to help organize the 2nd Annual Saugus Cultural Festival! The Saugus Cultural Council is looking for Saugus resident volunteers to serve on a Subcommittee to help plan and organize the 2026 Saugus Cultural Festival, which is happening on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Saugus Middle High School! Help out with: · Coordinate diverse entertainers, food vendors and miscellaneous activities · Work with Saugus 411 Committee on community/information tables for community groups & local businesses/ THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 10
Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 25, 2025 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 9 nonprofits · Support in social media, print and other digital marketing · Support in crowdsourcing for grants and festival sponsors · And more! Other commitments: · Monthly evening meetings starting August 2025; Subcommittee may meet twice a month starting October 2025 until March 2026. · Share progress at Saugus - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Essex Division Docket No. ES25P2116EA Estate of: THOMAS R. BOTTARO Date of Death: May 14, 2025 INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Linda M. Clark of Saugus, MA a Will has been admitted to informal probate. Linda M. Clark of Saugus, MA has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under formal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. July 25, 2025 ~ School Bus Drivers Wanted ~ 7D Licensed School Bus Drivers Malden Trans is looking for reliable drivers for the new school year. We provide ongoing training and support for licensing requirements. Applicant preferably lives local (Malden, Everett, Revere). Part-time positions available and based on AM & PM school hours....15-30 hours per week. Good driver history from Registry a MUST! If interested, please call David @ 781-322-9401. CDL SCHOOL BUS DRIVER WANTED Compensation: $28/hour School bus transportation company seeking active CDL drivers who live LOCALLY (Malden, Everett, Chelsea and immediate surrounding communities). - Applicant MUST have BOTH S and P endorsements as well as Massachusetts school bus certificate. Good driver history from Registry a MUST! - Part-time hours, BUT GUARANTEED 20-35 HOURS PER WEEK depending on experience. Contact David @ 781-322-9401. 1 bedroom, 1 bath furnished room for rent. $275. per week rent. Two week deposit plus 1 week rent required. Call: 617-435-9047 - NO TEXT Cultural Council public meetings every first Tuesday starting September 2025 until March 2026 Interested in volunteering? Email us at saugusculturalcouncil@gmail.com by July 31. Free Health Fair Sept. 19 The Saugus-Everett Elks Drug Awareness Committee and the Saugus Senior Center are teaming up once again in their 2nd Annual Health, Wellness and Resource Fair to be held on Friday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Saugus Senior Center (466 Central St., Saugus). There will be a variety of health organizations that will offer free health screenings, educational tables, giveaways, raffles and much more. This is a free event and open to the public for all ages. KOC Flea Market Sept. 27 The Knights of Columbus Council 1829 of Saugus will be holding a Festive Indoor Flea Market and Craft Fair on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the KOC hall at 57 Appleton St. in Saugus. Vendors/ Vanessa Murati (center) received a First Congregational Church Pumpkin Patch Scholarship. Pumpkin Patch Coordinator Carl Spencer (left) and Pastor Bill Ladd (right) made the presentation. Vanessa is a Saugus resident who graduated from Pioneer Charter School in June. She will study science at Boston University. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) dealers will be charged $30 per space; one table and chairs provided. Please submit payment as soon as possible. For FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT EVERETT details, please call KOC at 781233-9858 or Paul Giannetta at 978-239-1392. Visitor Services available at Saugus Iron Works The Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site has begun its “visitors’ services,” marking the opening of restrooms and the museum. This is the expected schedule of tours for the summer: Wednesday–Sunday at 11 a.m., house tours, 1/2 hour; Wednesday–Sunday at 2 p.m., industrial site tours, which will include waterwheel demonstrations when staffing permits. On Fridays and Saturdays only, there will also be a 10 a.m. waterwheel demonstration. Visitors’ services will end on Oct. 31. Library events · Level Up at your library: Now through Aug. 20, submit what THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 11
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 25, 2025 Page 11 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 10 you read this summer and you may win an Amazon gift card. Enter to win by going to our website and fi lling out the book review form; grades 7-12. ·Adult Summer Reading Contest at the library: June 18-August 20; adults ages 18 and up can participate in our Adult Summer Reading Contest for the chance to win a gift card to a local restaurant! Fill out an online (www.sauguspubliclibrary. org) book review form for every book you read over the summer, and you will be entered to win! The more books you read, the greater your chances of winning! Graphic novels, manga, cookbooks, e-books and audio books count, too. Good luck! Buy-A-Brick for a veteran The Saugus War Monument Committee, once again, is sponsoring the Buy-A-Brick Program to honor all those who have served their country. If you would like to purchase one in the name of someone who is presently serving or has served, in the memory of a loved one, or just someone from your family, school, etc., the general pricing is $100 for a 4” x 8” brick (three lines) or $200 for a 8” x 8” brick (fi ve lines). Each line has a maximum of 15 characters. The improvement and upkeep of the monument on the corner of THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 12 RV FOR SALE 2003 Keystone Montana Trailer Good Condition, Sleeps 4, Everything Works. $4,000 or Best Offer! Must be towed. Call Jim - 781-771-9573 Sa nr Sa a y Senior Seni by Jim Miller Beware of the Medicare Advantage Trap Dear Savvy Senior, I will be enrolling in Medicare in a few months and would like to know if I initially enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan, am I able to switch back to original Medicare and get a supplemental (Medigap) policy and prescription drug plan later with without paying a fi ne? Almost 65 Dear Almost, You won’t be subject to any fines for switching Medicare plans, but you will be subject to medical underwriting for the supplemental (Medigap) policy. That means the private insurance companies that off er these plans can deny you coverage or charge you a lot more for preexisting conditions. This is known as the Medicare Advantage trap. Here’s what you should know. GAMBLING LOSS DEDUCTION A s part of the big beautiful bill passed by both branches or Congress, and signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025, was a change in the amount of gambling losses that can be claimed as an itemized deduction on your 2026 Federal income tax return. For gambling losses incurred in 2026, only 90 percent of such losses will be able to be deducted on Schedule A as an itemized deduction. Needless to say, the gambling industry is not happy about this provision. If a taxpayer had $10,000 in gambling winnings in 2026 and $10,000 in gambling losses, only $9,000 in gambling losses would be deductible as an itemized deduction. The result is the taxpayer is going to pay income taxes even after not having made any money in gambling for the year. Keep in mind that you can only claim gambling losses as an itemized deduction. Therefore, if you end up claiming the standard deduction due to it being higher than the total of your itemized deductions, you end up not claiming a gam2025. However, for the first time, only 90% of gambling losses can be utilized to off set gambling winnings in calendar year 2026. This could be a very big deal for professional gamblers. They may have signifi cant winnings yet only get the 90% deduction. This is intended of course to raise tax revenue to help off set loss of revenue due to other tax provisions in this new legislation. On July 7, 2025, Nevada Repbling loss and all of the gambling winnings are taxable income with no off setting losses. With the increase in the SALT (state and local tax) deduction from $10,000 to $40,000, there will be more taxpayers that will end up itemizing their deductions and therefore would then be able to claim 90% of their gambling losses in 2026. For the calendar year 2025, you can still claim 100 percent of your gambling losses if you itemize your deductions. Gambling losses have always been limited to gambling winnings. That has not changed under the new legislation for the calendar year resentative Dina Titus introduced legislation to restore the 100 percent deduction for gamblers. She named the bill “My Fair Bet Act”, which calls for a fair taxation policy with respect to gambling winnings and losses. The American Gaming Association is obviously supporting her bill. I doubt, now that the law has passed, the Republican controlled congress will vote in favor of her bill. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney,Certifi ed Public Accountant, Certifi ed Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a masters degree in taxation. Understanding MA Plans Medicare Advantage plans (also known as Medicare Part C) are government approved health plans sold by private insurance companies that you can choose in place of original Medicare. The vast majority of Advantage plans are managed-care policies such as HMOs or PPOs that require you to get your care within a network of doctors. If you join an Advantage plan, the plan will provide all your Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance) coverage like original Medicare does. But many Advantage plans also off er extra health perks like dental, hearing and vision coverage along with gym/fi tness memberships, and most plans include prescription drug coverage too. Medicare Advantage plans are also cheaper than if you got original Medicare, plus a separate Part D drug plan and a Medigap policy. This can be very attractive to new enrollees who are relatively healthy and don’t require much medical care. But the benefi ts and networks of Advantage plans can change from year to year. And if you get care outside the networks, you’ll usually pay more – sometimes a lot more. Advantage plans are also criticized for pre-authorization requirements which can delay or deny patient access to medical care. The rap on Medicare Advantage has always been that they’re great when you’re healthy and don’t require much health care, but depending on the plan, may not be so great if you get sick. With original Medicare, benefi ts remain the same and you can use any provider that accepts Medicare (most doctor’s do). But original Medicare has coverage gaps (deductibles, coinsurance and copayments) that can be very expensive, which is why you’ll need a supplemental (Medigap) plan off ered by a private insurer. If you opt for original Medicare when you’re fi rst eligible, insurers are required to issue you a Medigap policy and can’t charge you more based on your health status. In most states, Medigap plans are automatically available only in the fi rst six months after an enrollee becomes eligible for Medicare. But if you enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan when you’re fi rst eligible, you’ll miss the Medigap enrollment window, which means an insurer can refuse to write you a Medigap policy or charge you a lot more for signing up later. And in case you’re wondering, you can’t buy a Medigap policy while you’re in a Medicare Advantage plan. There are, however, four states — Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine and New York — that prohibit insurers from denying a Medigap policy to eligible applicants, including people with pre-existing conditions. For more information on how Medigap works visit Medicare. gov/health-drug-plans/medigap. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. nior ior
1. USA 2. Bunker Hill 3. Americans with Disabilities Act 4. Ambrose Burnside — “sideburns” — he had very fluffy side-whiskers. 5. After the lyrics in the 1928 song “Big Rock Candy Mountain” 6. John Hancock 7. By being thrown into a body of water or having water thrown on them 8. Computer 9. “Jeopardy!” 10. English children’s book author Beatrix Potter 11. To check for German weather stations, which were used to predict Europe’s weather 12. Bellini (Giovanni) 13. J. R. R. Tolkien; “The Fellowship of the Ring” in the “The Lord of the Rings” series 14. Boston 15. Vietnam 16. “The shoes were actually silver in the original 1900 novel, but they were changed to red by filmmakers who wanted to take advantage of the new Technicolor film process…” 17. Some officials were killed by a mob by being thrown out of a window. 18. Slug can mean a line of instructions to a printer or piece of typesetting metal. 19. 1898 20. He had intestinal surgery. Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 25, 2025 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 11 Winter and Central Streets rely on the generosity of donors through fundraising. The brick application must be in by September 10 to ensure the bricks will be ready for Veterans Day. Please contact Corinne Riley at 781-231-7995 for more information and applications. C.H.a.R.M. Center is open The Town of Saugus Solid Waste/Recycling Department announced that the Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (C.H.a.R.M.) is open with normal operational hours of Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The C.H.a.R.M. Center is located at 515 Main St., Saugus, behind the Saugus Department of Public Works. Residents are welcome to use the C.H.a.R.M. Center for their recycling needs. Saugus was the first municipality in Massachusetts to open a C.H.a.R.M. Center. The C.H.a.R.M. Center accepts the following items at no cost to residents: · Bottles and cans · Paper and cardboard · Scrap metal · Shoes, clothes and other textiles · Fluorescent light bulbs and batteries (button and rechargeable) Residents are also permitted the free disposal of three TVs or computers/CRT monitors per household each year at the C.H.a.R.M. Center. Residents can obtain new stickers for this year free of charge when visiting the C.H.a.R.M. Center. By purchasing a $25 sticker that is valid for the entirety of the season, residents will be permitted to dispose of yard waste and brush at the C.H.a.R.M. Center. The $25 sticker also covers the cost to dispose of hard/rigid plastics at the facility. The C.H.a.R.M. Center accepts CHECKS ONLY, no cash or cards. Please note that the C.H.a.R.M. Center does not accept any household trash or construction materials and debris. The Town of Saugus reserves the right to refuse any material if quantity or quality is questionable. Go to https://www.saugus-ma.gov/ solid-waste-recycling-department and click on “Recycling Guide” for a comprehensive list of items that are accepted or not accepted at the C.H.a.R.M. Center, in addition to guidelines for how to prepare different items for disposal at the facility. The C.H.a.R.M. Center will remain open on Wednesdays and Saturdays through the season until the winter. Please contact Solid Waste/Recycling Coordinator Scott A. Brazis at 781-2314036 with any questions. Saugus High Class of 1980 Attention, Saugus High Class of 1980. Mark your calendars for Nov. 29 (Saturday after Thanksgiving) and reach out to your REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www. thewarrengroup.com. 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What signer of the Declaration of Independence was Massachusetts’ first governor? 7. July 27 is National Sleepy Head Day in Finland; in olden times, how would a Finland house’s last person sleeping be awakened? 8. In 1928 MIT developed 9. What game show’s name ends in an exclamation point? 10. On July 28, 1866, who was born who created Flopsy, Mopsy, Cottontail and Peter? 11. During World War II, why was there a North-East Greenland Sledge Patrol (dogsled)? 12. Reportedly, what beverage with peach juice is named after a Venetian painter? 13. On July 29, 1954, what author with three initials before his last name published his first novel in a three-part series? 14. The 1800s newspaper The Liberator of what city had in a SELLER2 Obrien, Pamela C Damico, Louis J ADDRESS 59 Denver St #2 29 Parker St 32 Westland Ave 7 Emory St 14 Bacon Dr 62 Western Ave 5 Manter Ct 25 Columbus Ave 26 Houston Ave 15 Gilway St CITY Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus ribbon in its masthead design “Thou shalt love they neighbor as thyself”? 15. In what country did the bánh mì sandwich originate? 16. According to Guinness World Records, why were the slippers in the 1939 film “The Wizard of Oz” ruby red? 17. On July 30, 1419, was the First Defenestration of Prague; which was what? 18. In what profession would you find a slug? 19. When did America’s first subway system open in Boston: 1870, 1898 or 1912? 20. On July 31, 2006, why did Fidel Castro temporarily cede power to his brother Raúl? DATE 06.30.25 06.26.25 07.01.25 07.01.25 06.27.25 07.02.25 06.27.25 06.27.25 07.01.25 06.26.25 PRICE 440000 719000 615000 639000 740000 580000 855000 720000 710000 850000 ANSWERS friends that you’d like to see at the 45th Class Reunion for 1980 graduates and friends. The reunion will be held that day from 1 to 6 p.m. inside the Saugus Elks. Invite Saugus High friends from other classes that you may want to be at our 1980 Class Reunion. Our last Saugus Class BBQ event a couple of years ago had three sisters from three different classes attend and they had a blast – so many loved seeing them and appreciated them being there. So many old friends reconnecting after decades; friends from overseas and across the country came; Saugus Classmates that left in THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 13
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 25, 2025 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 12 Jr. High and that went to other High Schools came. How special it was for so many people to We follow Social Distancing Guidelines! Licensed & Insured Page 13 see each other after over 40 years. Reach out to your friends who are not on Facebook to give them some early notice in case they may want to attend and need to Free Estimates Carpentry * Kitchen & Bath * Roofs * Painting Decks * Siding * Carrijohomeimprovement.com Call 781-710-8918 * Saugus, MA General Contractor * Interior & Exterior C B& American Exterior and Window Corporation Contact us for all of your home improvement projects and necessities. Call Jeff or Bob Toll Free: 1-888-744-1756 617-699-1782 / www.americanexteriorma.com Windows, Siding, Roofing, Carpentry & More! All estimates, consultations or inspections completed by MA licensed supervisors. *Over 50 years experience. *Better Business Bureau Membership. Insured and Registered Complete Financing Available. No Money Down. Landscaping, Inc. 781-233-0348 * Landscaping Maintenance * Mulch * Lawn Mowing & Dethatching * Spring & Fall Clean-ups * Owner-Operated FREE ESTIMATES * CANDBLANDSCAPINGINC.COM The Kid Does Clean Outs From 1 item to 1,000 * Basements * Homes * Backyards * Commercial Buildings The cheapest prices around! Call Eric: (857) 322-2854 Frank Berardino MA License 31811 Steps Stoops Rebuilt or Repaired Chimney Rebuilt or Repaired House Foundation Leaks Repaired All Basement Repairs Chimney Inspection Roofing & Siding Masonry Repairs Window Installation & Repairs Drywall & Carpentry Waterproofing • 24 - Hour Service • Emergency Repairs BERARDINO Plumbing & Heating Residential & Commercial Service Gas Fitting • Drain Service 617.699.9383 Senior Citizen Discount make travel plans. Some of our Classmates have kept in touch with some of our High School teachers, and they attended our last two Saugus High Reunion events – we hope they’ll join us again. Feel free to reach out to any of your favorite teachers that you may want there – I’m sure they would love to hear from you. More information is forthcoming. Any questions, please feel free to reach out to Andrea or Pete: Andrea Saunders (1980 Class President) can be reached at paulgreens@aol.com or 978482-5787. Pete Nicolo can be reached PSNicolo2533@comcast.net or 978-815-8234. About The Saugus Advocate We welcome press releases, news announcements, freelance articles and courtesy photos from the community. Our deadline is 6 p.m. on Tuesday. If you have a story idea, an article or a photo to submit, please email me at mvoge@comcast.net or leave a message at 978-683-7773. Or send your press release to me in the mail at PO Box 485, North Andover, MA 01845. Let us become your hometown newspaper. The Saugus Advocate is available in the Saugus Public Library, the Saugus Senior Center, Saugus Town Hall, local convenience stores and restaurants throughout town. Clean-Outs! We take and dispose from cellars, attics, garages, yards, etc. Call Robert at: 781-844-0472
Page 14 OBITUARIES Lawrence F. Mazzarella Boston Technical High School (1946-1949) and received an AB in Business from Northeastern University in 1962. Mr. Mazzarella served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War (February of 1951-Feburary 1955). Larry worked for many years as the manager of the data center at United Fruit Company for 30 years. He enjoyed going to Revere Beach with his wife. Mr. Mazzarella is survived THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 25, 2025 Thomas J. “Duke” McGrane O O f Saugus , fo r - merly of Revere and East Boston. Died at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on Wednesday, July 16th at the age of 93. He was the husband of the late Carmella (Nazzaro) Mazzarella with whom he shared 49 years of marriage. Born in East Boston and raised in Orient Heights, he was the son of the late Orlando F. and Madeline G. (Romansky) Mazzarella. He was a graduate of by two sons; Michael Mazzarella of Saugus and Paul Mazzarella & his wife Julie of Hudson. He was the brother of Robert Mazzarella and his wife Lynne of Chelsea, Eleanor Alberghini and her late husband Arthur and the late Dorothy Kurkjian and her late husband Charles. Relatives and friends were invited to attend visitation in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, SauguS, on Thursday July 24, followed by a funeral service. Interment Riverside Cemetery, Saugus. In lieu of fl owers donations in his memory may be made to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation @ t2t.org. f Saugus. Passed away on July 10, following a series of medical setbacks. Before getting married and moving to Saugus, Duke was born and raised in East Boston and was the eldest son of the late Thomas A. and Stella J. (Theophiles) McGrane. Being born on the same May 19th date as his father, he was anointed with the nickname Duke, Jr., which, in deference to his father, who also had the same nickname, was eventually shortened to just Duke. He is survived and will be dearly missed by his daughter, Meredith of North Reading, his son, Scott and wife Alex McGrane of North Andover. He was the loving and caring grandfather of Lily, Logan, and Emily. He is also survived by Ann Marie (Ganno) McGrane of Middleton. Duke was the fi rstborn of fi ve sons, raised by Tom and Stella, and leaves behind twin brothers James (“Jim” deceased 2018) and John of Middleton, and twin brothers Francis “Coco” of Wateran). Numerous special guests were invited to join those dinners over the past 35+ years, and Duke’s presence and humor will be deeply missed. Duke will be waked at McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave., Wakefi eld MA on Thursday, July 31st from 4:00-7:00 p.m. At the request of his family, funeral services will remain private. Donations in Duke’s memory can be made to The Fisher House Foundation, benefi tting American veterans and their families. ville Valley, NH, and Frederick of Reading. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, as well as cousins and family members of the Ackerman, Hegner, Triant, and Zuff ante families. Duke graduated from Northeastern University in 1965 and spent his career working for the federal and state government before retiring in the early 2000s. A favorite of Duke’s was celebrating family birthday dinners, and enjoying many laughs, with his brothers (and adopted Consiglieri Edwin ShanahTRINITY REAL ESTATE 321 MAIN STREET | SAUGUS, MA | VILLAGE PARK TrinityHomesRE.com 471 Broadway, Lynn List Price: $825,000 2 Family in convenient location..1st Unit has 4 Rms/2 Brs/1 Bath that features an eat-in cabinet kitchen w/gas stove, disposal, refrigerator and tiled floor, a large living room. 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