SAUGUS D Vol. 27, No.31 All Your Local News & Sports Online! Scan Here & Subscribe! OCAT CAT -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday HELPING A CANCER PATIENT W A HUGE SURPRISE: Saugus resident and cancer patient Sheena LaMarra, a single mother of two children, was overwhelmed with joy this week after learning from former New England Patriots three-time Super Bowl Champion Joe Andruzzi that the rent for her Denver Street apartment has been paid through the end of the year. Please see inside for more photos and the story. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) TE E 781-233-4446 Friday, August 1, 2025 Another strong showing Saugus Sachems Track Camp fi nishes third among 15 teams competing in rhode island track meet By Mark E. Vogler hen the members of the Saugus Sachems Track Camp assembled at William L. MacNeil Memorial Track and Field last week for a team photo, sixyear-old Janaya Hooks got to hold the green trophy the team brought home from Cranston, R.I. She won the honor for being the youngest member of the team that finished third among the 15 teams competing in the Fifth Annual CLCF Summer Showdown on July 19. Janaya did well in her age group, notching two thirdplace awards and a sixth-place fi nish in her events. “It was an awesome weekend,” Coach Chris Tarantino said of the strong showing put on by the 55 young athletes from ages six to 15 who competed against teams from four New England states. Last week’s get-together closed the chapter on the 20th year that Tarantino, known affectionately as “Coach T.,” has run the summer track camp. “We had 55 campers this year, and 45 of them got down to Cranston,” Tarantino said. His 13-year-old daughter, Naomi, was one of several track camp participants who brought TRACK CAMP | SEE PAGE 2 Mid-grade Regular 2.83 3.35 3.49 $3.47 Over 47 Years of Excellence! 1978 - 2025 ULS Full Service $2.99 Order online at angelosoil.com FLEET CARD Check Out Our LOW PRICES!
Page 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 1, 2025 TRACK CAMP | FROM PAGE 1 home multiple medals. She won first in the javelin and the triple jump, while finishing fourth in the hammer throw and fifth in the shot put. The kids have fun winning medals and developing leadership and athletic skills. The parents seem to enjoy the program just as much as their children. “I love seeing them improve each year and become more confident as they grow into team leaders and become the veteran kids,” said Andrea Bell, the mother of two boys who have been competing for several years. Matthew Bell, 13, has participated in track camp since finishing kindergarten and will be going into the eighth grade at Saugus Middle-High School in the fall. “It’s cool,” said Matthew. Members of this year’s Saugus Sachems Track Camp displayed the medals they won after finishing third overall at a track meet in Cranston, R.I., last month. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) 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 “It gives me something to do and helps me run better,” he said. His 10-year-old brother, Jonathan, said, “It’s fun and gives me a chance to make some friends.” Christine Benoit accompanied her four boys to the track last week: Matty, 11; JJ, 8; Mark, 7; and Johnny, 12. “I think the track camp is great for all of the kids, to work on their own individual skills with running and field events,” Christine said. “Coach T. and all of the other coaches are so good at working with the kids. All of the kids get to know each other and cheer each other on. They build confidence and enjoy the compeTHE FOUR BENOIT BROTHERS: Left to right: front row: Matty, JJ and Mark; back row: Christine Benoit and her oldest son, Johnny.(Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) tition and being part of a big community,” she said. All four of her sons got to win multiple medals in the events that they competed in. Madeline Hobbs and her husband David had three sons participating in the track camp this summer: Leo, 8; Tye, 5; and Eli, 11. And they hope to see their 18-month-old baby, Mak, competing, too, in a few years. “I see a lot of growth in the kids. And it’s great to see how they build on friendships over the summer,” Madeline said. “I’ve seen the confidence in them grow. They’re not competing against each other. They’re competing with themselves to get better. And that’s really nice to see,” she said. Telma Sena, mom of Luiz Sena, said she is proud of her TRACK CAMP | SEE PAGE 15
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 1, 2025 Page 3 Helping a Cancer Patient A Saugus mom gets a hug, hope and help from three-time Super Bowl Champion and cancer survivor Joe Andruzzi By Mark E. Vogler S heena LaMarra knew she would be receiving a visit Tuesday morning from people who might be able to help her as she recovers from cancer surgery while struggling to pay household bills and take care of her two children, who share an apartment with her on Denver Street. The past two years have been challenging ones for LaMarra, 36, who completed five months of chemotherapy, underwent a double mastectomy and endured a month of daily radiation that ended last October. She had to stop working last year after being diagnosed with advanced breast cancer. She was visibly surprised when New England Patriots three-time Super Bowl Champion offensive guard Joe Andruzzi – a cancer survivor who spends his time trying to help cancer patients and their families deal with financial problems – knocked on her door and led her to the street, where an entourage of people sympathetic to her situation had gathered. First, she learned she would be receiving a $3,000 grant from the newly created Lombardo Legacy Fund to pay household expenses. Andruzzi surprised LaMarra some more when he handed her a poster marked “RENT PAID THROUGH DECEMBER 2025.” “I’m overwhelmed with gratitude,” LaMarra told the group as she was joined by her 19-year-old son, Jaden, who is headed to Curry College in the fall, and her nine-year-old daughter Savannah, who will be in the fourth grade. “I didn’t expect any of this,” LaMarra said. “I feel good. This was a great positive,” she said. Tuesday was a hot, humid and uncomfortable summer day in Saugus. But LaMarra found comfort, warmth and kindness from two area families affected by cancer’s tragic toll who gathered to extend their support. She was the first recipient of a grant from the Lombar50 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut Street We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 HOLDING THE CEREMONIAL GIANT CHECK: Former New England Patriots player Joe Andruzzi (right), a cancer survivor, joins Sheena LaMarra and her family in displaying the $3,000 grant for household expenses from the Lombardo Legacy Fund. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) do Legacy Fund, which honors late GlideFast Consulting Founder and Everett native Michael Lombardo, who died a year ago. Lombardo was also a former board member with the Joe Andruzzi Foundation (JAF). Andruzzi’s football career ended abruptly in 2007 after he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin Burkitt’s lymphoma. Andruzzi was declared disease-free less than a year later. Soon after, he and his wife Jen decided to dedicate their lives to helping cancer patients and their families face the financial hardships of fighting cancer. JAF helps New Englanders facing cancer diagnoses through a variety of grants, including Financial Assistance, Extraordinary Needs, Food Security Assistance, Treatment Transportation Assistance and additional resources. Since its start in 2008, the Foundation HELPING | SEE PAGE 18 WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT FROM THREE-TIME SUPER BOWL CHAMP: Sheena LaMarra’s nine-year-old daughter Savannah holds a special football inscribed with an autograph and message from former New England Patriot Joe Andruzzi. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! Sunday Monday Tuesday PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-5 P.M. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Closed 7:30 - 11 P.M. Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday $11.00 Price includes Roller Skates Private Parties 11 - 3 P.M. 12 - 5 P.M. 8:30 - 11 P.M. 12 - 9 P.M. $10.00 $10.00 $11.00 Adult Night - 18+ Only $10.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com 18+ Adults Only - ID Required
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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 1, 2025 Page 7 A garden tour ends with a tea By Laura Eisener O n Monday about 50 members of the Saugus Garden Club enjoyed an elegant tea and a guided tour of the memorial garden at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Among the plants blooming in the garden Monday were a few different lace cap hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla), including the variegated form (Hydrangea macrophylla variegata), some Weigela (Weigela florida) with pink and white flowers, red and yellow Indian pink (Spigelia marilandica) and a bright yellow clump of threadleaf tickseed (Coreopsis verticillata ‘Zagreb’). Several members of the Massachusetts Master Gardener Association volunteered to perform maintenance in the garden here as well as at several other gardens across the state, and two master gardeners showed the club members what they had done recently in this garden. Activities included pruning of the large shrubs, weeding, removal of invasive species and removal of a tree that had overgrown the path and restricted access to the very important water faucet! Several shrubs have been transplanted, and later in the season there are plans to add some new groundcovers. Two of the master gardeners attended the event on Monday and answered questions about the work in the garden. The Master Gardeners Association volunteers help maintain many historic, ornamental and food pantry gardens run by nonprofi ts throughout the Commonwealth, and also run prison programs to help incarcerated individuals develop skills with plants. Club members refreshed themselves after the tour with tea and lemonade and a sumptuous feast of sandwiches and baked goods in Ashworth Hall at St. John’s, many of which were made by the members themselves. Many members brought their favorite teacups, many of which were vacation souvenirs or family heirlooms, which added to the fun of the day. Other seasonal events are in the planning stage for Garden Club members later in the summer and fall. An unusual hydrangea growing in the garden at St. John’s is oak leaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) with velvety leaves that turn reddish in the fall. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) After the garden tour, the Garden Club members enjoyed a lavish tea at St. John’s church. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) A rare opportunity for first-time homebuyers to own an affordable condo in Malden! o own an affordable Affordable Homes for Sale in Malden! omes alden!!n!ldeenalden omes alden! ome Scan QR to apply APPLY ONLINE OR IN PERSON How to apply www.tndinc.org 4 Gerrish Ave Rear, Chelsea, MA 02150 Applications also available by mail or email. WHO CAN APPLY: First-Time Homebuyers Meet income & asset limits (see AMI chart) Assets must be under $75K for 80% AMI households. Assets must be under $150K for 100% AMI households. Restrictions Apply – Units have resale and use restrictions Questions or Accommodations? Call Winn Management: 617-884-0692 | TTY: 800-439-2370 CHECK INCOME LIMITS & PRICES BY HOUSEHOLD SIZE Please note: Deadline: Must be postmarked by October 2, 2025 mes 5 Newly Built Affordable Condos rdable Condos AVAILABLE BY LOTTERY pply APPLICATION PERIOD: Dates July 7, 2025 - October 2, 2025 INFO SESSIONS Where: Malden City Hall August 5, 2025 6PM September 4, 2025 6PM Lottery Date Thursday, October 16, 2025 (Attendance not required) A FAREWELL TEA: Paul Dalzell, who had been a temporary priest at St. John’s since John Beach’s retirement, and his wife Robyn, relaxed at the Saugus Garden Club tea before leaving Saugus for Europe, and eventually, their home in Australia. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) 272 Cross Street LLC and Winn Management do not discriminate because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, handicap, disability, national origin, genetic information, ancestry, children, familial status, marital status or public assistance recipiency in the sale or transfer of apartment units, buildings, and related facilities, including land that they own or control. Visit Our Website for more info www.tndinc.org Equal Housing Opportunity
Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 1, 2025 FBI Boston Warns New Englanders to Beware of Law Enforcement and Government Impersonation Scams Federal agencies do not threaten individuals or demand immediate payment T he FBI Boston Division has seen an increase in reports of scammers targeting New Englanders through unsolicited telephone calls in which the caller claims to be a representative of wellknown law enforcement and government agencies, including the FBI, to extort money or steal personally identifiable information. Be advised, law enforcement and federal agencies do not call individuals threatening arrest or demanding money. Scammers often spoof caller ID information, and these phone calls are fraudulent even if they appear to be coming from an agency’s legitimate phone number. Recipients should hang up immediately and report the call. The tactics used by scammers continually change, but often share many of the same characteristics, including the utilization of intimidation tactics. Typically, the scammers will use an urgent tone, advise the recipient of the call that charges have been, or will soon be, filed against them, and threaten to confiscate the recipient’s property, freeze their bank accounts, or have them arrested unless payment is made immediately. If the recipient questions the caller, the GUY MOLEY | FROM PAGE 5 When Fuddruckers closed its doors, Mom’s Cancer Fighting Angels were feeling down, with no place to relocate. It seemed like it was the end of caller becomes more aggressive. The recipients are advised that it will cost thousands of dollars in fees or court costs to resolve the matter, and the caller typically instructs people to wire “settlement” money or provide payment via prepaid cards, gift cards, wire transfers, and cash, sent by mail or inserted into cryptocurrency ATMs to avoid arrest. The scammer may also tell the victim to keep the matter secret from family and friends. “These fraudsters are capitalizing on fear and intimidation because nobody wants to be the subject of a law enforcement investigation,” said the Car Shows. Saugus heard of the dilemma and stepped up to welcome Guy’s team. Blessed Sacrament offered its parking lot for “Touch a Truck” and the Saugus Middle-High School offered its grounds for future Car Shows. Guy’s team was filled with gratitude for Saugus saving the day for their Mom’s Cancer Fighting Angel’s Car Shows. As for July’s Fundraiser, Guy knew the Town valued his endeavors, and he said, “When I drove over to the School and saw the entire place being landscaped, I had thought ‘wow they are really sprucing this place up for the show.’” “It really hit me as to the faith Saugus had in me to host the event and represent the Ted E. Docks, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Boston Division. “We’ve seen an increase in these scams which is why we’re reminding the public to resist the urge to act immediately and verify who is actually contacting you.” According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), 17,367 people reported being victims of government impersonation scams in 2024, with losses totaling $405,624,084. Here in the Boston Division, which includes all of Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island, 778 complaints were filed with financial Town to all the people coming from all over,” Guy said. After receiving approval for use of the school parking lot, Guy spent a considerable amount of time there planning the logistics. Guy’s wife Brenda, who is a Mom’s Cancer Fighting Angel, too, thought her husband had taken up residency at the parking lot. Together, the Moley’s participate in many community activities and fundraisers. When December arrives, there’s The Winter Wonderland. Guy and Brenda also BANDS OF SUMMER | FROM PAGE 4 cial event, New Orleans Night at the Mystic Theatre in Conway, N.H., on Saturday, August 9. Tickets are required for that event, and there will be appropriate Louisiana cuisine available in the theatre’s cafe that evening. An upcoming free local outdoor show will be at Memorial Park in Reading, Mass., on Sunday, August 10 from 6 until 7:30 p.m. This marks the fourth consecutive summer that the Saugus Public Library and the National Park Service are collaborating on a local outdoor event that seems to get more popular every year. The concert series celebrates local musical talents in Essex County and creates opportunities for residents and visitors to engage with the park during evening hours. Shows begin at 6 p.m. each Wednesday in August. People can bring blankets and chairs, snacks, etc. The events take place on the stage behind the museum building, and spectators can settle down on the upper lawn. It is suitable for all ages. Restrooms are available until nearly 8 p.m., when the concerts conclude. If weather looks bad for any particular Wednesday, concert goers are urged to check losses totaling $12,948,552. • 98 victims in Maine reported losing $1,643,432. • 507 victims in Massachusetts reported losing $9,511,181. • 106 victims in New Hampshire reported losing $1,646,059. • 67 victims in Rhode Island reported losing $147,880. The FBI will never: • Call or email private citizens to demand payment, threaten arrest, or request personal or sensitive information. • Request payment via prepaid cards, wire transfers, or SCAMS | SEE PAGE 19 become Mr. and Mrs. Claus for Saugus, bringing holiday cheer to many town residents. Many are touched through his creative achievements. “I felt at the end of the day, my team and I have done our job and done it well. Making Saugus Proud and showing that it truly is some place special,” Guy said. If a smiling Irene Comeau – Guy’s late mom who’s the reason for the fundraisers – peeked down from heaven, she would be proud of her son’s efforts to raise money to help fight cancer. the library website (www.sauguspubliclibrary.org), which will update for cancellations on that day. Atwater~Donnelly – which specializes in Traditional American & Celtic Folk Music and Percussive Dance – was scheduled to perform this week (Wednesday, July 30). Here is the rest of the schedule for the summer: • August 6: Ditto (Acoustic Music, 60s & 70s). • August 13: John Jerome (Rock, Pop, Country, Hip-Hop). • August 20: Jon Waterman (a journey through the roots of American popular music). • August 27: Jump Street (Classic Rock, Motown, Jazz and Funk).
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Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 1, 2025 Saugus, East Boston residents judge, compete in International Sand Sculpting Festival By Tara Vocino S augus resident Deborah Barrett-Cutulle sculpted a sponsor sand sculpture and was a judge during this weekend’s Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival. Barrett-Cutulle sculpted the gold sponsor “Daylight.” East Boston resident “Jimmy” Bejko’s sculpture was called “I want to break free.” The centerpiece celebrated Revere’s rich heritage steeped in the Revolutionary War’s history. Poland resident Slavian Borecki won Second Place for his sculpture, “Deep Sleep.” East Boston resident “Jimmy” Bejko’s sculpture was “I want to break free.” California resident Joon Park’s sculpture was “Beneath the Flesh.” Canada resident Abe Waterman won First Place, Sculptor’s Choice and People’s Choice for his sculpture, “Delicate Balance.” Back Bay residents Julie and Douglas Macrae with Schroon, New York, residents Carlos and Suzanne Hildalgo posed by the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution sculpture. New Jersey resident Matthew Deibert returned to the competition with his sculpture “The rise of artificial intelligence.” Florida resident Damon Meri’s sculpture was “Intrepid Innocence (boop!)” The Netherlands resident Bouke Atema returned to the competition with an “ink” sculpture. Canada resident Jobi Bouchard returned to the festival with a “Catch your dreams” sculpture. Belgium resident Hanneke Supply came back to the competition with “I see you (Can you see yourself?)” — winning Third Place.
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 1, 2025 Page 11 Shown from left to right: Daylight gold sponsors Robert Heise, Saugus resident/sculptor Deborah Barrett-Cutulle, Samir Malviya, Victor Martinez, Brian O’Koniewski. The home improvement application provides solar energy with battery backup. California resident Bruce Phillips returned to the festival with his sculpture “Inner prison.” Shown from left to right: Angela Hamel, Festival Chair John Hamel, Revere Beach Partnership President Kristen Karshis and Revere First Lady Jennifer Keefe gathered voters for the People’s Choice award. Shown from left to right: Daylight gold sponsors Victor Martinez, Danvers resident Joyce Bradshaw-Hughes, Robert Heise and Samir Malviya. Bike-to-the-Sea board members Peter Sutton (left) and Malden Ward 6 Councillor Stephen Winslow in front of Canada resident Jobi Bouchard’s “Catch your dreams” sculpture. Belgium resident Hanneke Supply came back to the competition with “I see you (Can you see yourself?)” — winning Third Place. New Jersey resident Matthew Deibert returned to the competition with his sculpture “The rise of artificial intelligence.” Michael Tandara, 9 months, Serafina Tandara, 2 months, and Peter and Laura Tandara in front of Hanneke Supply’s Third Place winning sculpture, “I see you (Can you see yourself?)” Dorchester residents Jonathan, Jennifer and Leah Cowin, 3, by New Jersey resident Matthew Deibert’s sculpture “The rise of artificial intelligence” Canada resident Jobi Bouchard returned to the festival with a “Catch your dreams” sculpture. Shown from left to right: Salem residents Willow Belmonte, 7, Jeff Belmonte, Leah Belmonte, Rhiannon Ryan, Paul Ryan and Ben Ryan, 3, held the American flag. Arlington residents Luke Barron and his son, Galen, 9, by the centerpiece Revere resident Robert Ronquillo with his grandson, Robert IV, who traveled from Texas. The crowd was bustling all day on Revere Beach. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 1, 2025 Saugus Gardens in the Summer Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable By Laura Eisener T oday, August 1, is a very old holiday in parts of Great Britain, in which loaves of bread are brought to the church to be blessed, as an appreciation or prayer for a good grain harvest. Members of the grass family, such grains as wheat, barley, rice and corn (maize), are valued around the world as important food crops. It is related to the Gaelic harvest festival Lughnasadh, also spelled Lughnasa, a pagan event celebrating the time about halfway between the summer solstice (June 20) and autumn equinox (September 22). Today is also national spider man day! Perhaps we could extend this to appreciate the benefits spiders usually contribute to the garden, including control of plant pests, mosquitoes and flies. Speaking of spiders, spider lily (Hymenocallis latifolia) is a tender bulb from South America sometimes called Ismene, Peruvian daffodil or basket flower. The fragrant flowers are usually white with long narrow sepals that extend out beyond the fused, trumpet shaped corolla. It is easy to see where the name spider lily came from because of those narrow sepals, but unlike actual spiders there are only six rather than eight “legs.” Like gladiolus and other tender bulbs, they can be stored indoors in a dormant state over the winter and replanted in spring — placed outside when the temperatures warm up sufficiently. Like most of our hardy bulbs, the flowers do not last a long time, and the foliage needs another month or so to ripen to ensure new flowers in the following growing season. I look forward to the first blooms of the cardinal flower Cardinal flower is a brilliant red native perennial that is sure to attract hummingbirds wherever it grows. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) Buttonbush blooms in my garden, but this native plant can also be seen on pond banks at Breakheart Reservation and in other damp areas nearby. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) The European smokebush at the Saugus Iron Works is one of the most noticeable shrubs on the site and has inspired many people in town to add this species to their own gardens. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) (Lobelia cardinalis) every summer. This bright red flowering perennial grows in shade or sun, although it needs more moisture in sunny locations. It attracts hummingbirds, which are drawn to the bright red color of the blossoms. In the wild, cardinal flowers usually grow in the woods or near the edges of ponds, and they can often be seen in these areas in southern and northern New England. The most noticeable plant near the Iron Works house is the smoke tree, also known as European smoke bush (Cotinus coggygria), since its size and shape places it on the borderline of the definitions of tree and shrub. Some years the “smoke” is especially thick, and this is one of those years, since it nearly covers the foliage. This “smoke” is actually the fine textured flower stalks, and it remains most of the summer because even though the flowers have gone by, it holds onto the small seeds until they are ready to be released. Like milkweed “fluff,” these lightweight stalks often break off with the seed and help it to drift away from the parent plant into new locations where it may have a better chance of growing. Some varieties of this species have colorful foliage, such ‘Royal Purple,’ which has dark purple or wine-colored foliage, or ‘Golden Spirit,’ which has yelIt is easy to see where the shape of the flower inspired the name spider lily for this summer blooming bulb. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) This monarch butterfly has found one of its host plants, a pink swamp milkweed, in a Lynnhurst garden. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) low-green leaves through the growing season. While buttonbush (Cephalanthus occentalis) is a very common shrub in our area; often found along the edges of ponds and streams, it is not frequently seen in gardens. It is a real attention getter, though, when the spherical flower heads bloom, and is one of my favorite shrubs. The honey scented blossoms attract many bees and other pollinators and always draw attention as cut flowers in bouquets. In some parts of the country, it is known as buttonwillow. This species has a very broad range across the country. A community in California, formerly named Buena Vista but now known as Buttonwillow, is the location of the largest one in the country, famous as a 19th-century trail marker and now a California historic landmark. My two shrubs are thriving next to my house in a shady and not especially wet location. While adult monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) appreciate nectar from a wide range of flowers and seem to be especially drawn to butterfly GARDENS | SEE PAGE 18
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 1, 2025 Page 13 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Good morning, Saugus Hope you are having a fun, safe and productive summer. Tuesday, Aug. 26, is the first day of the new school year. That’s three weeks from this coming Tuesday (Aug. 5). Not long from now, we’ll be admiring the fall colors and the start of the football season. Founders Day is little more than a month away. That’s always a big deal for Saugonians. And the campaigns for the various town political candidates should be in full swing by then. Stay tuned. A trash update Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree’s office issued a statement this week reminding residents that with the successful transition to Capitol Waste Services, Inc. for the Town’s new trash and recycling hauler comes positive improvement with more on-time pickups and consistent scheduled service to the residents of Saugus. “In order to achieve the most efficient trash/recycling pickup system possible, the Solid Waste/Recycling Department is reminding residents to place their trash and recycling curbside by 7 a.m. on their designated collection days,” the town manager said in the recent press release. “There has been no schedule change regarding trash and recycling collection days since Capitol Waste Services, Inc. assumed the responsibility for solid waste/recycling pickup effective July 1, 2025. Capitol Waste is consistently picking up as scheduled and completing the routes daily,” Crabtree said. “To find a street-by-street listing of trash and recycling collection routes, please visit the Town of Saugus website under the Solid Waste and Recycling Department, where there is link titled ‘Trash and Recycling Collection Routes’ at www.saugus-ma.gov/sites/g/ files/vyhlif1181/f/uploads/updated-trash-route....” he said. “Trash and recycling will be picked up weekly on your scheduled collection day, unless an announcement is postThis centerpiece during last weekend’s International Sand Sculpting Festival along Revere Beach included a tribute to State Trooper Lt. Donald Bossi, a Saugus resident who was critically injured on-the-job on June 23. (Saugus Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) ed on the town website for trash and recycling collection running on a one-day delay due to a recognized holiday.” “Town Manager Crabtree thanks residents for their patience and support as the Town works with Capitol Waste Services to strengthen solid waste and recycling services in the community. “In the future, additional updates will be provided to residents regarding trash and recycling services. The Town’s goal is to maintain the current manual collection services initially, and ensure that white goods collection, recycling frequency and method, leaf collection, and other related services will continue in the same manner as residents are accustomed to, while planning an educational and informational campaign over the next year that will allow more time for careful planning and a positive step forward for our community as we prepare for a future transition to automated waste collection services.” “Residents with any questions or concerns are encouraged to contact Solid Waste and Recycling Director Scott Brazis at 781-231-4036 or sbrazis@saugus-ma.gov” Vandalism returns to World Series Park Picnic benches housed under the pavilion at World Series Park were recently severely damaged. World Series Park Director Bob Davis discovered the damage on a recent visit to the park after an extended medical absence. “Why would anybody do such damage? It shows a complete lack of respect for what the Park represents,” Davis said. This is another example of other vandalism that has occurred over the past 20 years of the Park’s existence. Someone has offered to repair the damage. Davis requests that anybody who knows who is responsible for the damage to report the person to Saugus Police. World Series Park will host alumni game The Annual Saugus High Baseball Alumni Game will return to World Series Park on Saturday, August 16, at 4 p.m. After an absence of several years, the alumni game will offer the opportunity to former Saugus High School baseball players to play in a game. Anyone who would like to play should contact Saugus High coach Mike Maybee at 781941-0775. A “Shout out” for summer track camp We didn’t receive any nominations from our readers for “Shout Outs” for this week’s paper. Using my editorial discretion, I nominate members of the Saugus Sachems Track Camp and the parents who supported their kids this summer. Want to “Shout Out” a fellow Saugonian? This is an opportunity for our paper’s readers to single out – in a brief mention – remarkable acts or achievements by Saugus residents or an act of kindness or a nice gesture. Just send an email (mvoge@ comcast.net) with a mention in the subject line of “An Extra Shout Out.” No more than a paragraph; anything longer might lend itself to a story and/ or a photo. Saugus United Parish Food Pantry today The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry has returned to its normal schedule today (Friday, August 1), 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. Newspapers at the library Thanks to a donation from a patron, The New York Times is now available at the Library, according to Saugus Public Library Director Alan Thibeault. “You can also stop by and read the Saugus Advocate, Lynn Item, Boston Herald, and the Boston Globe as well!” Thibeault said. Saugus Youth Cross Country 2025 Grades 1-5 and 6-8 students not running for a school team can start Tuesday, Aug. 26. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Belmonte; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Breakheart Reservation. The training distances are 1st to 3rd, .7 miles; 4th and 5th, 1.2 miles; 6th-8th, 1.9 miles. Practice races are Saturdays (to be determined) at Frey Park in Lynn at 285 Walnut St. Saturday, Oct. 25: Fun Run practice at Breakheart. Athletes are encouraged to wear a costume. Saturday, Nov. 1: 16th Annual Massachusetts State Middle School Cross Country Championships at Willard Field in Devens; more information to be announced. Tuesday, Nov. 11: 11th Annual Massachusetts Elementary School Cross Country Championship; 8:30 a.m. arrival and 9:30 a.m. start; Lynn’s Gannon Golf Course, 60 Great Woods Rd.; lunch at Prince Pizza following the meet. Ending Thursday, Nov. 13 – wrap up Session at Belmonte. Cost: $150 for first year, $75 returning from Cross Country 2024. If you have any questions, need further information or want to register, please contact Coach T at 781-854-6778 or Christophertarantino24@ gmail.com. A conversation with candidate Stacey In a recent story 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 THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 14
SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 13 Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 1, 2025 to show up on 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 9am-11am. Can’t make that date? Reach out to Stacey at staceyhermandorant@gmail.com, she would love to meet you and answer any questions. Founders Day book sale Sept. 13 The New Friends of the Saugus Public Library are gearing up for their annual Book Sale, which will take place on Saturday, September 13, during the Town’s Founders Day celebration. They are seeking donations of adult fiction, both hard cover and paperback, as well as children’s books. Sorry, but they are not accepting donations of nonfiction books, text books or any non-book items (puzzles, games, workbooks, etc.). All donations must be clean and in excellent condition; no stains, yellowing, rips, wrinkles, odors or marked up pages please! Please check in at the desk in Saugus resident Deborah Barrett-Cutulle was hired to do this sponsored sculpture at last weekend’s 2025 Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival. She was also a judge. (Saugus Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) the main lobby when bringing in donations. If you are hoping to donate a large quantity of books or have questions, please email sau@noblenet.org or call 781-231-4168 ext. 3102 before coming in. Thank you for your understanding and for supporting the New Friends! 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/ dealers will be charged $30 per space; one table and chairs provided. Please submit payment as soon as possible. For 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 NaVANDALISM: one of the three benches at World Series Park that were damaged recently. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) tional 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 you read this summer and you may win an Amazon gift card. Enter to win by going to our website and filling 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 (five lines). Each line has 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 September 10 to ensure the bricks will be ready for Veterans Day. Please contact Corinne Riley at 781-2317995 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). P l ea s e no t e that t he C.H.a.R.M. Center does not accept any household trash THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 15
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 1, 2025 Page 15 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 14 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 TRACK CAMP | FROM PAGE 2 11-year-old son, who’s headed for the sixth grade. “The camp makes him a good athlete,” Telma said. “But it also makes him a good boy. It helps him to develop and grow in all areas and makes him a good human being,” she said. Luiz, 11, has participated in summer track camp for five years. He finished second in the 1,500 meter and the hammer throw. He also finished fourth in the high jump, which he considers his favorite event. “It helps you make new friends and it gives you new opportunities,” Luiz said of his track camp experience. “It helps you understand what it means to be part of a growing community [his team],” he said. Summer Track Camp Roster 2025 Alanah Sullivan: 12; Hurdles (2nd), Long Jump, 200m, 400m. Alena Bruzzese: 14; 100m, Shot Put (2nd), Hammer (2nd), Discus (2nd). AJ Diciero: 9 (10); 800m, Javelin, Hurdles (4th), Standing Triple Jump (5th). Amelia Clark: 11; Shot Put, Standing Triple Jump (6th), High Jump, Hammer (3rd). Annalisa Ferrara: 11; Hurdles (1st), 100m (5th), 200m, Long Jump. Aubrey Viciere: 13; 100m, High Jump (3rd), Hammer (3rd), Shot Put (3rd). Brandon Szloch: 9; Hurdles (5th), 100m, 200m, Javelin (1st). Brayden Giacobbe: 10 (11); 100m, Long Jump, Javelin, Hamcontact Solid Waste/Recycling Coordinator Scott A. Brazis at 781-231-4036 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 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 mer (5th). Brianna Churchill: 6 (7). Brody Melon: 8. Carlo Bonito: 7 (8). Charlie Winter: 8; Long Jump (3rd), Shot Put (2nd), Hurdles (1st), 100m. Christian Bonito: 4 (5). Connor Waters: 13; Discus (2nd), Javelin (4th), Hammer (2nd), 200m (6th). Destiny Okoye: 15 (16). Domenic Bruzzese: 9 (10); Standing Triple Jump (1st), 200m, Hurdles, Shot Put (2nd). Eli Hobbs: 11 (12); Hurdles (5th), 100m, Long Jump, Standing Triple Jump. Elizabeth Silipigni: 11 (12); Standing Triple Jump (5th), Shot Put (5th), Hammer (2nd), Long Jump. Ella Sullivan: 8 (9); Long Jump, Hurdles, 100m, Javelin (3rd). Enzo Liebl: 8 (9); Shot Put (4th), High Jump, Hurdles, Long Jump. Gracie Niles: 12; 200m, 400m, Standing Triple Jump (3rd), Javelin (2nd). Janaya Hooks: 6; 100m (3rd), 200m, Hurdles (3rd), Long Jump (6th). JJ Benoit: 8 (9); Javelin (2nd), Shot Put (3rd), Long Jump, Hammer (1st). John Benoit: 11 (12); 200m (4th), Hurdles (1st), Shot Put (1st), Standing Triple Jump (1st). Jonathan Bell: 10 (11); 200m, 400m, High Jump (6th), Javelin (4th). Justin Bremberg: 17. Kason Imbrogna: 16 (17). Kaylee Lacava: 12 (13). Leo Hobbs: 8; 200m, Hurdles (1st), Long Jump (2nd), Javelin. Liam Marcu: 10 (11); 200m, Long Jump, Standing Triple Andrea Bell (center) joined by her sons, Jonathan and Matthew (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Luiz Sena shows the medals he won competing for the Saugus Sachems Track Camp. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) 1500m (2nd), High Jump (4th), Hammer (2nd). Maggie Winter: 11; 100m, Long Jump, Shot Put (3rd), Javelin (3rd). Mark Benoit: 7; 200m (6th), Hurdles (2nd), Shot Put (2nd), Long Jump (3rd). Mark Haley: 7; 100m, Hurdles (3rd), Long Jump, Javelin. Mary Zona: 12 (13); 100m, BROTHERS AND TEAMMATES: David Hobbs holds baby Mak while joined by sons Leo, Tye and Eli. His wife Madeline is in the back row. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Jump (6th), Shot Put. Lily Waters: 11 (12); Shot Put (2nd), Javelin (4th), Hurdles (5th), Long Jump. Luke Porrazzo: 10; 800m (1st), 1500m (1st), Standing Triple Jump (3rd), Javelin (4th). Luiz Sena: 11 (12); 800m (6th), Shot Put (4th), High Jump (3rd), Triple Jump (2nd). Matthew Bell: 13 (14); 400m (5th), 800m (4th), High Jump (4th), Discus. Matthew Benoit: 10 (11); Javelin (2nd), Shot Put (4th), Hammer (4th), Standing Triple Jump (3rd). TRACK CAMP | SEE PAGE 22 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 Jr. High and that went to other High Schools came. How special it was for so many people to 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 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.
Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 1, 2025 icapped.’ We fi led a bill to remove ten sections of the general laws that used that word. Over the years, we have found nearly 400 sections with offensive words, including the r-word.” Melissa Reilly, an advocate Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 50 - Report No. 30 July 21-25, 2025 Copyright © 2025 Beacon Hill Roll Call. All Rights Reserved. By Bob Katzen T HE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of July 21-25. $300 MILLION FOR LOCAL ROADS AND BRIDGES (H 4307) House 157-0, approved and sent to the Senate a $1.2 billion transportation bond bill that includes authorizing $300 million in one-time funding for the maintenance and repair of local roads and bridges in cities and towns across the state -- a 50 percent increase over last year’s funding. The measure provides that $200 million be distributed to all cities and towns based on the standard Chapter 90 Program distribution formula while $100 million would be distributed to all municipalities based solely on road mileage. The $1.2 billion package also includes $885 million for other transportation-related projects including $500 million for the Lifecycle Asset Management Program which supports non-federally aided roads and targets the Bay State pavement and bridges that are in the worst condition; $200 million for a culvert and small bridge repair program to aid municipalities for local culverts and small bridges under 20 feet that are in a state of disrepair or require replacement; and $185 million for capital projects to reduce congestion hotspots, funding that will be available for a myriad of projects such as shared use paths, intersection improvements, railroad grade crossings and sidewalks. “The federal funding uncertainty from Washington, D.C. is very real,” said Rep. James Arciero (D-Westford), House Chair of the Committee on Transportation. “The House is proceeding with caution while balancing the signifi cant transportation needs of our cities and towns. This bill leverages the Legislature’s increased appropriations to the Commonwealth Transportation Fund. These strategic appropriations expanded our borrowing capacity to allow for additional transportation funding for cities and towns.” “This legislation strikes a balance between increasing funding for municipal roadways and transportation-related projects while maintaining outstanding fi scal responsibility,” said Rep. Michael Finn (D-West Springfield), House Chair of the Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets. “Our decision to continue giving the governor the authority to utilize either general or special obligation bonds enables us to capitalize on competitive interest rates, save money long term and preserve general obligation bond capacity for the commonwealth’s most pressing needs.” “Providing funding for critical infrastructure projects through investments in the commonwealth’s public transportation, roads and bridges is one of the most important responsibilities that we have as members of the Legislature,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). “I’m proud of the support for local infrastructure repairs that this legislation provides, and of the funding that it allocates for projects that will address congestion hotspots across the commonwealth.” “The Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) and local leaders across the state are deeply grateful that legislators appreciate the importance of this program to the quality of life and economic development in our communities,” said MMA Executive Director Adam Chapdelaine. “Chapter 90 is a program that benefi ts all 351 cities and towns in the state, and a 50 percent increase in funding would have a substantial impact in all corners of the commonwealth.” Chapdelaine declined to respond to a Beacon Hill Roll Call request asking him whether the MMA wanted more than the $350 million funding and if it wanted a 2-year commitment of funds instead of a 1-year one. (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Rep. Donald Wong Yes CHANGE ARCHAIC LANGUAGE REFERRING TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (S 2563) Senate 40-0, approved and sent to the House a bill that would modernize and remove archaic language in state laws to refl ect the evolution of terminology relating to persons with disabilities. Changes include replacing “handicapped persons” with “persons with disabilities,” replacing “the mentally retarded” with “persons with an intellectual disability,” replacing “retarded children” with “children with an intellectual disability” and replacing “disabled American veterans” with “American veterans with disabilities.” “Words are important,” said Sen. Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville), chief sponsor of the bill. “Language changes. We should use language that respects the people it refers to and listen to them. Fifteen years ago, a friend told Rep. Denise Provost and me how disrespected she felt being called ‘handfor people with disabilities and former policy advisor to Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Marlborough), said the bill is really important because all people with disabilities should be treated well and respected by others and not mocked or judged or bullied by others for their disabilities. “We are all unique and deserve respect, we do not want to be known as the ‘r-word.’” said Reilly. Maura Sullivan, CEO of the Arc of Massachusetts, said the bill has been a long-time priority for The Arc and its community. “Today’s vote sends a clear message in an important moment—such language has no place in our laws or in our society,” said Sullivan. “At this moment when disability rights are being threatened, we must show up every day to reaffi rm our commitment to uplifting and valuing this community. This bill does just that.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Brendan Crighton Yes REPEAL ARCHAIC LAWS (S 2564) Senate 40-0, approved and sent to the House legislation that would abolish some archaic laws that are still on the books in Massachusetts. These laws include prohibiting adultery, sodomy, blasphemy, “common nightwalking” and being a vagabond. The measure also establishes a Permanent Law Revision Commission to examine the state’s laws and judicial decisions; identify defects and anachronisms in the law; and recommend needed reforms to align with modern conditions. “When dusty and dangerous relics of a bygone era darken our laws, it creates the potential for real harm to residents today,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “We are on a path to making our laws better represent who we are in 21st-century Massachusetts. With a White House that glorifi es—and seemingly longs for—the days when many Americans were discriminated against because of who they are, now is the time to make sure our state laws respect and support the rights and dignity of our residents.” Chief sponsor Sen. Will Brownsberger (D-Belmont) said the bill would bring Bay State laws into the 21st century and align them with the fundamental principles of freedom built into our Constitution. “The bill would remove archaic laws that intrude on an individual’s privacy regarding sexual activity,” said Brownsberger. “[It] would remove existing statutes that criminalize sodomy and so-called ‘unnatural’ acts between consenting adults and make Massachusetts laws more inclusive of individuals who are LGBTQIA+. In some cases, the language that this bill would strike from the General Laws dates back into the 1800s.” “This legislation is about respect and dignity—plain and simple,” said Sen. Robyn Kennedy (D-Worcester), Senate Chair of the Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. “Removing archaic language and striking outdated laws sends a powerful message that Massachusetts stands with and uplifts people of all abilities, and all those who have been marginalized by harmful language and policies. Our laws should reflect our values. Today we took an important step toward justice and our committee knows there is more work to be done.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Brendan Crighton Yes AUTISM AND POLICE STOPS (S 2565) Senate 39-0, approved and sent to the House a bill designed to improve interactions between police offi cers and persons with autism spectrum disorder during traffic stops. The measure, dubbed the “Blue Envelope Bill” would create a program giving people with the disorder the option to be given a special blue envelope that holds the person’s driver’s license, vehicle registration and insurance cards. 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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 1, 2025 Page 17 BEACON | FROM PAGE 16 velope there would be specific instructions for police officers on the driver’s diagnosis, impairments, triggers, emergency contact information and best practices for communicating. The bill is designed to enable the driver to quickly and easily hand the envelope to a police officer during a traffic stop. “The Blue Envelope Bill makes our commonwealth a safer place for people who are neurodiverse,” said Senate sponsor Sen. Jo Comerford (D-Northampton). “It moves us closer to equal opportunity and access for people of all abilities.” “The Blue Envelope Bill would be a game changer for our family and for so many Massachusetts residents,” said Ilyse Levine-Kanji, an Executive Committee member of Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts. “Like many people with autism, my 27-year-old son Sam does not have any physical characteristics that indicate he has autism. In a stressful situation, where split second decisions must be made, I’m relieved that a police officer could see a blue envelope in Sam’s car and immediately understand that any unusual behavior or speech pattern is a result of his autism. This bill could thereby dramatically decrease the possibility of a tragic misunderstanding.” “Massachusetts police officers conduct thousands of traffic stops each year,” said Tyrone Parham, UMass Amherst Chief of Police. “While most of these interactions are relatively ‘routine,’ officers do not know who they are interacting with before the traffic stop so they proceed with caution. Each driver reacts differently when they are pulled over by the police. As a number of communities across the commonwealth have already rolled out the current voluntary Blue Envelope Program, I’ve heard nothing but successes from both the police and motorists. The early rollout prior to the law being in effect shows the commitment and importance of this initiative, and the passage of this legislation is instrumental to continuing to bridge the communication gap for both motorists and police officers.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Brendan Crighton Yes TRAIN POLICE OFFICERS ON THE BLUE ENVELOPE PROGRAM (S 2565) Senate 39-0, approved an amendment that would require all police officers in Massachusetts to complete training every five years on the Blue Envelope Program. “People on the autism spectrum can face unique challenges during stressful situations, such as traffic stops,” said amendment sponsor Sen. Mike Moore (D-Millbury). “The Blue Envelope program will help officers instantly understand if a driver might require a different approach, and my amendment will ensure that all law enforcement officials in the commonwealth have the training they need to better understand these individuals and how to keep everyone safer on the road with training refreshers every five years.” (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment.) Sen. Brendan Crighton Yes YELLOW ENVELOPE PROGRAM (S 2565) Senate 5-34, rejected an amendment that would create a “Yellow Envelope Program,” that would give drivers 62 and older, who have a chronic illness, the option to be given a special yellow envelope that holds a recent photograph, the driver’s name, emergency contact information, physicians’ names and contact information, medical conditions, recent surgeries, allergies, medications and any other information the Registrar decides is relevant information to emergency responders in the case of emergency. Amendment supporters say that this program would be in addition to the Blue Envelope Program and would be helpful in many situations. They note that 22 other states have this program. Sen. Bruce Tarr (D-Gloucester), the sponsor of the amendment, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to comment on his amendment. Beacon Hill Roll Call also did not receive a response from any of the other four senators who voted for the amendment: Sens. Kelly Dooner (R-Taunton), Peter Durant (R-Spencer), Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton) and Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth). Amendment opponents say that the bill should not be attached as an amendment to the Blue Envelope Bill but rather should be considered on its own at a public hearing,’ Sen. Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn), the Senate chair of the Transportation Committee, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to comment on his opposition to the amendment. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment. A “No” vote is against it.) Sen. Brendan Crighton No ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL DOCUMENTARY “SHADOWS ON THE HILL” CREATES CROWDFUNDING PAGE - Aaron Singer, the producer and director of “Shadows on the Hill,” an upcoming documentary that he says asks why common-sense bills don’t pass the Massachusetts Legislature, announced the unveiling of his crowdfunding website to raise money for the production. “I’m making this movie because local media has failed to draw critical attention to a Statehouse that routinely ignores the public’s will,” Singer told Beacon Hill Roll Call. “Voters largely don’t understand how Beacon Hill lawmaking actually works. If they did, they’d stop lobbying their representatives and start showing up at Speaker Mariano’s office [because] that’s where the monied interests go.” Singer continued, “I invite current and former staffers, reporters, lobbyists and lawmakers who understand this broken system to share their story. If you’ve seen firsthand how power is hoarded and democracy is undermined, join me and others in calling it out.” The documentary’s website is www.shadowsdoc.comwhich includes links to the crowdfunding website. House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy) did not respond to repeated requests from Beacon Hill Roll Call asking for his reaction to the making of the documentary. DIVEST STATE RETIREMENT FUNDS FROM COMPANIES THAT SELL WEAPONS TO ISRAEL (H 2984) – The Public Service Committee held a hearing on legislation that would require the Massachusetts Pension Reserves Investment Management (PRIM) Board to divest direct investments with companies selling weapons to the State of Israel, unless the company announces within 30 days of the effective date of this bill, if it becomes law, that it will not renew or enter into contracts for weapon sales to the State of Israel. “While I support Israel’s right to exist and to defend itself, the war on Gaza has exceeded all legitimate bounds and has widely been condemned as a genocide,” said Rep. Mike Connolly (D-Cambridge), a co-sponsor of the bill. “A ceasefire is long overdue, and yet the massacre of Palestinians continues with support from the United States government and weapons manufacturers. I am co-sponsoring this legislation to help do my part to ensure our state government is not complicit in Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestine and crimes against humanity in Gaza.” Rep. Erika Uyterhoeven (D-Somerville), the chief sponsor of the bill did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking her to explain why she filed the bill. Two other co-sponsors, Reps. Natalie Higgins (D-Leominster) and Samantha Montano (D-Boston) did not respond to the same request. DIVEST STATE RETIREMENT FUNDS FROM FIREARMS COMPANIES (S 1869) – Another measure heard by the Public Service Committee would require the Massachusetts Pension Reserves Investment Management (PRIM) Board to divest direct investments with companies that derive more than 15 percent of revenues from the sale or manufacture of ammunition, firearms or firearm accessories used for civilian purposes. “It is crucial that we take a stand against gun violence, which is now the leading cause of death for children ages one to 19,” said sponsor State Treasurer Deb Goldberg. “This bill takes a fiscally responsible approach in divesting from an industry that has repeatedly refused to work toward protecting our communities.” PROHIBIT ONLINE TOBACCO SALES (H 2482) The Public Health Committee held a hearing on a measure that would prohibit the online sale of any tobacco products by requiring any sale of tobacco to be done in-person with both the buyer and seller physically present at the time and location of the purchase. The buyer’s age would have to be verified at the time of purchase through a valid government-issued photo ID. “I filed [the bill] to close a dangerous loophole that allows minors to access nicotine products online without meaningful age verification,” said sponsor Rep. David Linsky (D-Natick). “By requiring all tobacco sales to occur in person, this bill strengthens safeguards and reaffirms Massachusetts’ commitment to protecting young people from addiction.” BAN NICOTINE AND TOBACCO (S 1568) – Another proposal before the Public Health Committee would eventually end the sale of all nicotine and tobacco products in the Bay State. The proposal will not take away the right to purchase nicotine and tobacco products from anyone who is already legally able to do so. Instead, the measure would prohibit people under 21 who are not currently old enough to legally purchase nicotine and tobacco products, to ever be lawfully able to purchase these products in Massachusetts. “Hundreds of thousands of Americans die from smoking-attributable causes each year, and smoking continues to be the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States,” said sponsor Sen. Jason Lewis (D-Winchester). “Massachusetts prides itself on being a national and even world leader in public health, which is why I was proud to file this bill to establish a statewide Nicotine-Free Generation policy, modeled after local policies already enacted in many Massachusetts cities and towns, including every community that I represent. This bill will not take away the right BEACON | SEE PAGE 18
Page 18 GARDENS | FROM PAGE 12 bush (Buddleia davidii), as seen in the July 18 column, in order for the next generation to thrive the eggs must be laid on a milkweed plant. Common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca), butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) and swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnatus) are all native species that will work. All three are now widely available in nurseries. Swamp milkweed is a tall perennial with flowers that are usually pink (‘Cinderella’) or white (‘Ballerina’). As the common name implies, this species likes soils that are somewhat on the wet side, although it does not really need to be swampy. 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. BEACON | FROM PAGE 17 to purchase nicotine and tobacco products from anyone who is already legally able to do so. Rather, this legislation will protect future generations, who are being targeted by Big Tobacco, from the harms of smoking and create a healthier world for the next generation.” FREE PUBLIC COLLEGE TUITION (H 1428) - Legislation heard by the Higher Education THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 1, 2025 HELPING | FROM PAGE 3 has granted over $13 million to more than 47,000 cancer patients and their families across New England to help ease the pressure of household expenses, food, transportation, extraordinary needs and wellness resources while undergoing treatment. JAF had previously supported LaMarra and her family in April 2024 by providing assistance for rent and groceries. Lombardo’s sister – Andrena Lombardo Silva of Reading – said he was diagnosed with cancer in 2019. “He beat it, at that point and he wanted to start a foundation to help cancer patients. Then he got connected with Joe Andruzzi,” Silva said in an interview this week. “Mike was re-diagnosed with cancer in 2024 and died in July. One of Committee would allow children 18 or older who are being raised by their grandparents or other relatives, except parents, to have their tuition and fees waived if attending a state college. “The bill is to allow children who are raised by their grandparents or other relative to be able to take advantage of the same benefit of free tuition and fees as those in custody of the Department of Families and Children,” said sponsor ~ 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. “Overwhelmed with gratitude”: Saugus cancer patient Sheena LaMarra, who is shown with her two children, was visibly moved by the support she received this week. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) his wishes was that we would carry on his mission to help cancer victims. We’ve raised $140,000 since July 2024 when he passed,” she said. Rep. Paul Donato (D-Medford). FREEZE COLLEGE TUITION AND FEES (H 1463) – Another bill before the Higher Education Committee would freeze the tuition and fees at all state colleges. “I filed this important legislation because I believe the leadership of our public colleges and universities have utterly failed [to] reimagine how they fund their respective schools,” said sponsor Rep. Jeffrey Turco (D-Winthrop). “They continue to raise costs on working class students, drive up student loan balances and then join in calls to create student loan forgiveness programs. Instead, they could follow the lead of Purdue University, Indiana’s largest public university and freeze tuition and fees for the past 14 years. Real leadership can make this happen. In the absence of real leadership, this legislation is needed.” “And we’re excited today that Sheena and her family are the first recipients of a grant from the Lombardo Legacy Fund,” she said. LaMarra strives to maintain a positive attitude. “We just keep going. We fight. There’s no such thing as defeat,” she said. During an interview with reporters on Denver Street on Tuesday morning, she offered this advice to families that are dealing with cancer: “Don’t give up. Keep fighting and don’t be afraid to reach out. Just keep fighting.” Andruzzi encouraged LaMarra to make the most of every day. “Live life to the fullest. Every day is a blessing,” he said. Before leaving Denver Street on Tuesday, Andruzzi broke out a white Joe Andruzzi Foundation football. On it he wrote, “To LaMarra Family. Keep up the Great Fight. God Bless” and then signed it. 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 regularly 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 July 2125, the House met for a total of three hours and 51 minutes while the Senate met for a total of two hours and 50 minutes. Mon. July14House11:00 a.m. to 11:46 a.m. Senate 11:39 a.m. to 11:59 a.m. Tues.July15No House session. No Senate session. Wed. July16House11:01 a.m. to1:59 p.m. No Senate session. Thurs. July17House11:01 a.m. to 11:08 a.m. Senate 12:11 p.m. to2:41 p.m. Fri. July18No House session. No Senate session. Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019.
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 1, 2025 Page 19 Saugus residents graduate from St. Mary’s, Lynn Sa nr Sa a y Senior Seni by Jim Miller How to Find Aff ordable Senior Housing Near You Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any resources that you know of that can help seniors locate aff ordable housings? My sister, who’s 65 years old, needs to fi nd a diff erent place to live but has very little money. What can you tell me? Searching Sister The following residents of Saugus graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Lynn. Shown in no particular order: Alessandra Palmer, Madison MacLean, Marissa Bridges, Sabrina Domohowski, Anaiya Satterwhite, Ava Gigliotti, Domenic Catino, John Carbone, Zoran Ernjakovic Jr., Joseph Calder and Joseph Carriglio. Missing from the photo is Jack Hall. (Photo courtesy of St. Mary’s Lynn) SCAMS | FROM PAGE 8 cryptocurrency ATMs to avoid arrest. • Ask victims to liquidate assets into cash and/or purchase gold bars, silver, or other precious metals. • Ask you to use large sums of your own money to help catch a criminal. • Call you about “frozen” Social Security numbers or inheritances. Scams impersonating the FBI and other government agencies are a persistent problem and can also occur via email. Common hallmarks of a scam email include misspellings, missing words, and incorrect grammar. Fraudulent emails may give the appearance of legitimacy by using pictures of the FBI Director and/or the FBI seal and letterhead. Members of the public seeking to confi rm that they have been contacted by an actual FBI employee are encouraged to call the FBI Boston Division at 857-386-2000 and ask to be connected directly. To avoid becoming a victim of this scam, be wary of answering phone calls from numbers you do not recognize. Do not send money to anybody you do not personally know and trust. Never give out your personal information, including your Social Security number, over the phone or to individuals you do not know. If you think you are a victim of this scam and suff ered a fi nancial loss, cease all contact with the scammers imSCAMS | SEE PAGE 22 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 Dear Searching, Finding aff ordable senior housing options can be challenging depending on where your sister lives. Senior apartments for some retirees are a good option, and you’ll be happy to know that there are several government programs that can help financially. Here are some tips that can help your sister locate an apartment that fi ts her budget and living preferences. Start with HUD The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) off ers a variety of resources that can help lower-income people, like your sister, locate and pay for housing. Here are three diff erent programs to look into. • Privately owned subsidized apartments: HUD helps many apartment owners across the country offer reduced rents to low-income tenants. To search for subsidized apartments in your area, visit Resources.hud.gov. • Housing choice voucher program: This program allows low-income families, elderly, and disabled people aff ord decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. The housing subsidy would be paid to the landlord each month. Your sister would then pay the diff erence between the actual rent charged by the landlord and the amount subsidized by the program. To learn more or apply, contact your local public housing agency (see HUD.gov/contactus/public-housing-contacts for contact information), or call 800-955-2232. • Public housing: This low-income housing option comes in all sizes and types, from scattered single-family houses to high rise apartments for elderly families. Your local public housing agency is again the resource for locating public housing in your area. If you need more help or housing advice, contact a HUD-approved housing counseling agency near you. See HUD4.my.site. com/housingcounseling or call 800-569-4287 for contact information. How to Choose If you or your sister fi nd several apartment choices that fall within her budget, she should consider what’s important to her. She may want housing that’s close to family, religious organizations, senior centers, or places she visits regularly, like grocery stores, parks or gyms. Or, if she has a disabling condition, it may be especially critical for her to fi nd a living space that has easy access to important services like senior transportation and health care centers. In your housing search, you may also come across some red fl ags that indicate a retirement community wouldn’t be a good fi t for your sister. Keep an eye out for extra fees that may be applied to everyday items or perks you normally wouldn’t think about like laundry service, parking or pets. You should also make sure the apartment is in good condition and then scout out the neighborhood. Ask yourself if the community is clean and well maintained and if there is any debris or messy landscaping. If you notice anything out of the ordinary, follow up with questions before your sister signs a rental contract. Other Programs In addition to aff ordable housing, there are a number of other fi nancial assistance programs that may help your sister pay for things like food, medications, health care, utilities and more. To locate these programs, check her eligibility and apply, visit Benefi tsCheckUp.org. 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. Richard Nixon 2. Will Rogers 3. Michelin Guide of hotels and restaurants 4. Superman (Metropolis is the name of Superman’s fictional home city in DC comics.) 5. “The Thin Man” 6. Volkswagen 7. Watermelon rind pickles (“American Cookery” by Amelia Simmons) 8. They have all been martial arts film stars. 9. Boston (the Fenway Victory Gardens) 10. Lucille 11. Fanfare (preliminary music) at ceremonies; drums play ruffles and bugles play flourishes. 12. White Castle (hamburgers) 13. Libel against colonial governor William Cosby 14. Taj Mahal 15. Adam’s apple 16. They are old Burying Grounds in Boston. 17. The World Wide Web Project (instructions for using it) 18. The Danube 19. Rutherford B. Hayes (John Quincy Adams had long sideburns.) 20. Barry Bonds (his 756th home run) Page 20 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 1, 2025 FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT EVERETT OBITUARIES Gary Edward Butt illness on July 18, 2025. He was the husband of Nancy A. (Merrithew) Butt, and predeceased by his first wife, Victoria A. (Osborne) Butt. Gary was born in Everett on December 9, 1952, and was raised in and lived in Saugus for 65 years. Gary was the son of the late Frank E. Butt and Pearl W. (Piercy) Butt. He was a United States Army Veteran from the Vietnam Era and was employed by Kemper/Arbella Insurance until his retirement ten years ago. Gary is survived by his 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 O BUYER1 Befekadu, Ashenafi Ceciliano, Javier M Elmokri, Driss Ferlito, Joseph C Foti, Danielle Fowler, Kenneth Kohr, Brian F Mcsharry, Cherylann BUYER2 Bejiga, Mahlet Giraldo, Manuela Ferlito, Luisella Foti, Matthew Fowler, Michael Kohr, Jennifer D Mcsharry, Gerald SELLER1 Alves, Mario R Deveney Jr, Daniel P Gonzaga-Sa, Jose Kohr, Brian F Van Stry Kevin Est Park, Joo M A Demauro Rt Niles, Linda L f Andover, fo r - merly of Saugus –aged 72, died at home surrounded by his loved ones after a lengthy daughter, Emily A. (Butt) Mahoney of Wilton, NH and his grandson, Simon V. Mahoney; two brothers, David F. Butt of Haverhill and Paul R. Butt of Pompano Beach, FL; many nieces and nephews, cousins, and many dear and close friends. 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. SELLER2 ADDRESS Kohr, Jennifer D Doyle, Marie Im, Hyungsoom Whitehurst, Kim D Nolan, Melissa Lee and Jackie Chan similar? 9. What city has the only continuously running (since 1942) World War II Victory Gardens? 1. Aug. 1-7 is International Clown Week; that started when clowns visited D.C. to create an official National Clown Week, which what president proclaimed in 1970? 2. What vaudevillian started out as a trick roper nicknamed the Cherokee Kid for Texas Jack’s Wild West Show & Circus? 3. On Aug. 1, 1900, the first of what guide was created to boost road travel and tire sales? 4. What is The Super Museum in Metropolis, Illinois, about? 5. On Aug. 2, 1905, actress Myrna Loy was born; she starred in what 1934 mystery-comedy film that had five sequels? 6. What car had the advertising slogan “Think small”? 7. August 3 is National Watermelon Day; America’s first cookbook (1796) has a recipe for what using watermelon? 8. How are Brandon Lee, Bruce 10. On Aug. 4, 1901, Louis Armstrong was born; what was his wife’s name, which is also the name of BB King’s guitar? 11. What is known as “ruffles and flourishes”? 12. What burger chain popularized “carry-out” in 1927 with a “buy ’em by the sack” offer? 13. On Aug. 5, 1735, NewYork Weekly Journal publisher John Peter Zenger was acquitted of what in the first major freedom of the press victory in the colonies? 87 Hammersmith Dr 5 Marden St 225 Walnut St 9 Indian Rock Dr 47 Birch Pond Dr 36 Essex St #3 27 Summer St 4 Zito Dr CITY Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus 14. What monument was built by an Indian emperor to immortalize a wife? 15. What is the laryngeal prominence more commonly called? 16. How are Copp’s Hill, Granary and King’s Chapel similar? 17. On Aug. 6, 1991, the first website was shared; what was it about? 18. What river runs between the Black Sea and the Black Forest? 19. Which U.S. president had the longest beard: John Quincy Adams, Rutherford B. Hayes or Abe Lincoln? 20. On Aug. 7, 2007, who broke Hank Aaron’s career home run record? DATE 07.08.25 07.10.25 07.11.25 07.11.25 07.08.25 07.09.25 07.11.25 07.11.25 PRICE 1100000 605000 1725000 1300000 1700000 340000 880500 780000 ANSWERS Gary graduated from Saugus High School in 1970. Gary and Vickie met in their teens and were together for nearly fifty years until her death in 2014. Following high school Gary joined the Army as an air defense artilleryman. After leaving the Army, he and Vickie backpacked through Europe before settling in to family life in Saugus. Gary did not seek out community leadership opportunities, but these roles found him. He would never say ‘no’ when volunteers were needed, and would suddenly find himself on a board or committee of some kind or coaching a little league team. Gary engaged in many niche hobbies including re-binding old OBITS | SEE PAGE 21
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 1, 2025 OBITS | FROM PAGE 20 We follow Social Distancing Guidelines! books, building ships in bottles, researching family history, collecting and examining old maps, tinkering with short wave radios, and his greatest passion: botany. Gary was generally a handy guy. He was sure he could do just about anything himself, and was usually correct about that. He spent most of his vacation time at his cabin in Milton, NH. In his retirement Gary found a new love in Nancy, and together they enjoyed beachLicensed & Insured 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. Page 21 es and great weather in Aruba, Jamaica, St Lucia, and Florida; witnessed solar eclipses in Wyoming and Vermont; visited landmarks like the Hoover Dam, the Garden of the Gods, and the Grand Canyon; sampled every Reuben sandwich in their path in search of the best; and, of course, relaxed at the lake in Milton. Relatives and friends were invited to a service, followed by a collation, both at Rosaria, 190 Main Street, Saugus, MA on July 29th at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations in Free Estimates Carpentry * Kitchen & Bath * Roofs * Painting Decks * Siding * Carrijohomeimprovement.com Call 781-710-8918 * Saugus, MA General Contractor * Interior & Exterior 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 Gary’s memory can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or at stjude.org. Joan (Schaffner) (Perry) Contarino O f Saugus.78, passed away on July 24, 2025 after a short battle with cancer. Born in 1947 to Esther (Carter) and Edgar Schaffner, Joan spent her early years in Saugus. She developed a love for music at an early age that would significantly shape her life. She began her singing career in the youth choir at St. John’s Episcopal Church and began learning to play the piano. She was active in chorus OBITS | SEE PAGE 22 Clean-Outs! We take and dispose from cellars, attics, garages, yards, etc. Call Robert at: 781-844-0472
TRACK CAMP | FROM PAGE 15 Page 22 Matthew Silipigni: 11 (12); 800m, Shot Put (6th), Hammer, Standing Triple Jump (5th). Naomi Tarantino: 13; Shot Put (5th), Hammer (4th), Javelin (1st), Triple Jump (1st). Nick Gomes: 11 (12); Shot Put (3rd), Hammer (3rd), Discus (3rd), Standing Triple Jump (4th). Oscar Al Hade: 9; Hurdles, High Jump, Long Jump, Javelin. Rafael Santos: 15 (16). Robbie Churchill: 9. OBITS | FROM PAGE 21 and drama during her high school years and continued her studies of music at Lowell State College, where she sang with the school choral society and earned her bachelor’s degree in education. She would go on to obtain 2 master’s degrees, in music education and media literacy. After college, Joan married, moved to Tewksbury, and started a family. She began teaching middle school for Billerica Public Schools, where THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 1, 2025 Ryan Haynes: 11 (12); 400m (6th), Hurdles (3rd), High Jump (5th), Standing Triple Jump (2nd). Sam Gomes: 10; 400m, Hurdles (6th), Long Jump (1st), Standing Triple Jump (2nd). Samantha Donovan: 12; 100m, 200m, 400m, Standing Triple Jump (2nd). Santino Diciero: 7; 100m, Hurdles (5th), Shot Put (1st), Long Jump. Sophie Sene: 11 (12); 100m, Shot Put (4th), Hammer (1st), her bright personality and love for children made her a favorite amongst her students. She was a devoted member of St. Anne’s Episcopal Church in Billerica, where she sang in the choir and formed many lifelong friendships. She became a piano teacher, providing lessons out of her house, which she would continue to do throughout her life. In her 40s, Joan moved to NM after visiting family there and falling in love with the vistas. She lived in several locations throughout Standing Triple Jump (4th). Thomas LeBlanc: 11 (12); 200m, Javelin (3rd), High Jump (3rd), Long Jump (3rd). Tye Hobbs: 5 (6); 100m, 200m, Hurdles (3rd), Long Jump (3rd). Xavier Mazariegos-Darnell: 9; 100m, Hurdles, Javelin, Standing Triple Jump (4th). Yunauris Rodriguez: 14 (15); 200m (5th), 400m (3rd), Javelin (3rd), Triple Jump (4th). Zane Al Hade: 10 (11); 100m, Javelin (5th), Shot Put, Long Jump. her 25 years there, teaching in Santa Fe, hiking throughout the Southwest, and making many friends along the way. She was a member of the Methodist church in Los Alamos. She also sang with several regional choirs and choral societies, often as a featured soprano soloist. Joan eventually returned to her hometown of Saugus, where she taught piano and voice to students at Music 101 Studios in Melrose and had recently joined the Polymnia Choral Society in Melrose. Life SCAMS | FROM PAGE 19 mediately, notify your fi nancial institutions and safeguard any fi nancial accounts. Contact your local law enforcement agency and fi le a police report, and file a complaint with the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at ic3. gov. Be sure to keep any fi nancial transaction information, including prepaid cards and banking records, along with all telephone, text, or email on the East Coast also provided ample opportunity to spend time with family members again. Joan made friends easily wherever she went. She had a magnetic personality, strong faith, and a positive outlook. She was always up for an adventure or a lovely glass of red wine. She enjoyed gardening enough to move irises cross-country and was an expert critiquer. Possessing a quick wit and a sharp mind, Joan was always ready with a kind word or a smart remark - sometimes TRINITY 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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