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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 8, 2025 Page 19 BEACON | FROM PAGE 18 This isn’t happening by accident. It’s the direct result of bad legislative policy and Gov. Maura Healey’s rigid and overly ideological energy agenda.” ---Paul Craney, Executive Director for the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance. “The Brownfields Redevelopment Fund helps local partners meet their economic development goals by bringing blighted or vacant sites back into productive use for housing and commercial development. This is an important state resource for cleaning up contaminated properties to benefit our residents and communities now and into the future.” ---Interim Economic Development Secretary Ashley Stolba announcing $6.5 million in awards from the Brownfields Redevelopment Fund to support the envi- LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Essex Probate and Family Court 36 Federal Street Salem, MA 01970 Docket No. ES25P2357PM In the matter of: THOMAS F. WRIGHT Of: SAUGUS, MA RESPONDENT (Person to be Protected/Minor) CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF CONSERVATOR OR OTHER PROTECTIVE ORDER PURSUANT TO G.L c. 190B, § 5-304, § 5-405 To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Saugus Center of Saugus, MA in the above captioned matter alleging that Thomas F. Wright is in need of a Conservator or other protective order and requesting that (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Conservator to serve With Personal Surety on the bond. The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is disabled, that a protective order or appointment of a Conservator is necessary, and that the proposed conservator is appropriate. The petition is on file with this court. You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 09/01/2025. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance, you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date. IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The abovenamed person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. if the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense. WITNESS, Hon. Frances M. Giordano, First Justice of this Court. Date: August 01, 2025 PAMELA CASEY O’BRIEN REGISTER OF PROBATE August 08, 2025 ronmental assessment and cleanup of 20 contaminated sites across Massachusetts for redevelopment. 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 28-August 1, the House met for a total of eight hours and 46 minutes while the Senate met for a total of six hours and 46 minutes. Mon. July28House11:01 a.m. to 11:07 a.m. Senate 11:08 a.m. to 11:59 a.m. Tues.July29No House session. No Senate session. Wed. July30House11:00 a.m. to2:31 p.m. No Senate session. Thurs. July31House11:03 a.m. to4:12 p.m. Senate 11:03 a.m. to4:58 p.m. Fri. Aug. 1No 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. Sa nr Sa a y Senior Seni by Jim Miller How to Get Relief from Dry Eyes Dear Savvy Senior What kinds of treatments are available to combat dry eyes? Since I turned 55, my eyes have become increasingly dry and sensitive. Blinking Brenda Dear Brenda, Dry eye is a very common problem that aff ects an estimated 16 million Americans. But you don’t have to just put up with it. There are lifestyle adjustments and multiple treatment options available to keep your eyes moist and healthy. Here’s what you should know. Dry Eye Problems Dry, red, burning, irritated eyes are one of the most common reasons for visits to the eye doctor, but discomfort isn’t the only problem of dry eyes. Light sensitivity and blurred or fl uctuating vision are common problems too, and worse yet, dry eyes are more likely to get scratched or infected, which could damage your vision permanently. The reason people get dry eyes are because they either don’t produce enough tears to keep their eyes properly lubricated, or because they produce poor quality tears. In some cases, dry eyes can be triggered by medical conditions such as diabetes, thyroid diseases, allergies, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and Sjogren’s syndrome. It can also be brought on by age (tear production tends to diminish as we get older), eye conditions, eyelid problems, certain medications, environmental factors and even LASIK and cataract surgery. Dry eyes are also more common in women, especially after menopause. Lifestyle Adjustments The fi rst step experts recommend in dealing with dry eyes is to check your lifestyle and surroundings for factors that might be contributing to the problem and make these adjustments: • Avoid blowing air: Keep your eyes away from air vents, hair dryers, oscillating and ceiling fans and consider buying a home humidifi er. • Blink more: When you’re reading, watching television, or using a smartphone, tablet or computer, take frequent breaks because these activities cause you to blink less often. • Avoid irritants: Avoid smokefi lled places and if you swim, wear goggles to cut down exposure to chemicals. • Use moisture chamber eyeglasses: These goggles/glasses wrap around the sides of your face to seal off your eyes from wind, dust and other drying irritants. These are available in many styles, and some in the Airshield collection from 7Eye.com can be made with prescription lenses. • Check your meds: Dozens of prescriptions and over the counter (OTC) drugs like antihistamines, decongestants, diuretics, beta-blockers, antidepressants, tranquilizers, and Parkinson’s medications can all cause dry eyes. If you’re taking any of these, ask your doctor about alternatives. • Get more omega-3s: Studies show that eating more fi sh and other foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids (or take a supplement) helps some people. Treatment Options If adjusting your environment and habits doesn’t do the trick, there are a variety of OTC eye drops called artifi cial tears, along with moisturizing gels and ointments that may help your eyes feel better. If you experience a lot of burning, try another product or opt for a preservative-free formula. Or, if you have itchy dry eyes, you may get more relief from antihistamine eye drops, like olopatadine (Pataday) and ketotifen (Alaway, Zaditor), or decongestant eye drops like naphazoline/glycerin (Clear Eyes). If the lifestyle and OTC treatments don’t help, see an ophthalmologist. He or she can off er additional advice and may prescribe medication. There are several FDA approved medications for dry eye like Restasis, Xiidra and Miebo. If your dry eye is severe and does not improve, your doctor might recommend some offi ce procedures like punctal plugs, thermal pulsation, meibomian gland expression, and intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy. These procedures target the underlying causes of dry eye, such as meibomian gland dysfunction or tear drainage issues. 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

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