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SAUGUS D Vol. 26, No.32 Your Local News & Sports Online. Scan Here! CATE D O T CAT -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday EYES OF AN E-BIKER F E 781-233-4446 Friday, August 9, 2024 Patrolling the Rail Trail Saugus Police have maintained a bicycle presence on Northern Strand Community Trail as they await AG approval of a new bylaw passed by Town Meeting By Mark E. Vogler or the second consecutive summer, the Saugus Police Department has uniformed offi cers pedaling up and down the town’s Rail Trail, doing their best to make sure the public is protected from crime and unsafe conditions as much as possible. Police are still waiting for the state Attorney General’s Offi ce to approve a new bylaw passed by the Annual Town Meeting in late May that will empower them to fi ne people for operating unauthorized vehicles or speeding on the 2.5mile segment of the Northern PATROLLING | SEE PAGE 2 ANOTHER BASEBALL MISSION Dario Pizzano, one of the stars on the Saugus Little League World Series team of 2003 that wound up second in the country, was among the players honored during last year’s Opening Day ceremonies. He is again the charity director of the second annual #spreadingORANGE MS4MS charity event that will be held at Fenway Park on Sept. 21. Please see inside for the story and photo. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Saugus resident Rick Fail loves riding his e-bike around town, particularly on the rail trail. But the 66-year-old U.S. Navy veteran admits that the bike is a source of some of the problems on the rail trail. He urges parents to “do their homework” before buying this kind of bike for their children. Please see inside for another photo and this week’s “The Advocate Asks.” (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Mid-grade Regular $3.87 3.17 73 64 Over 45 Years of Excellence! Full Service $2.99 Order online at angelosoil.com

Page 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 9, 2024 PATROLLING| FROM PAGE 1 Strand Community Trail that runs through Saugus. Meanwhile, their current approach is more of a public education/ community policing one supported by warnings, in addition to engaging on a personal level with joggers, walkers and bicyclists who travel the rail trail for exercise and relaxation, according to Saugus Police Chief Michael Riccardelli. “It’s more of an informational thing right now because we can’t enforce the bylaw until it’s been approved,” Chief Riccardelli told The Saugus Advocate this week. “When we see motor vehicles there that shouldn’t be, we’re speaking to the people. I believe the public is happy to see a police presence on the rail trail. I think they like seeing us out there, especially at night,” the chief said. “The feedback we’ve been getting has been great. We’ve gotten a lot of positive emails. I use the rail trail myself. I usually walk the dog on the rail trail. I’ve run into people who tell me they like seeing the police on the rail trail,” he said. No complaints about unruly kids During recent years, selectmen have fielded resident complaints about unruly kids on bicycles terrorizing pedestrians out on walks, and even motorists trying to drive around town. Three summers ago, PreLawrence 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 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net cinct 2 Town Meeting Member Robert J. Camuso, Sr. crafted a long email to selectmen titled “Kids riding into oncoming traffic & vandalism in our parks.” “These dangerous stunts & playing chicken with traffic is illegal and happening more & more every day,” Camuso wrote. “Before someone gets hurt or killed, we need to address this because car VS bicycle...car wins every time.” Camuso’s letter prompted some considerable discussion at Board of Selectmen’s meetings, which continued for several years. But the public complaints that proliferated on social media and spilled over into selectmen’s meetings have declined since Chief Riccardelli authorized the formation of voluntary police patrols on mountain bicycles after the rail trail opened in late 2022. The nature of complaints nowadays mostly involves unauthorized vehicles on the rail trail and reports of vehicles – authorized and unauthorized – traveling too fast while instilling fear in walkers of all ages. Chief Riccardelli credited the decline in complaints about unruly kids on bicycles with the creation of the rail trail bicycle unit, which operates from spring into the fall. The patrol also includes coverage * Zoning/Permitting Litigation COPS ON BIKES: Saugus Police Officers Billy Cash and Alison Cooper got some exercise on Monday (Aug. 5) while making the rounds on the Saugus segment of the Northern Strand Community Trail. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) of schools, parks and playgrounds in Cliftondale and throughout Saugus. “I think having a strong police force, especially on the rail trail has made a difference,” Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta told The Saugus Advocate this week. “I noticed that as well and immediately made the connection,” Panetta said of the apparent decline in complaints about kids on bicycles causing trouble. “Our Police Department is doing a great job,” Panetta said. The need for a bylaw When the Saugus segment of the rail trail opened in late 2022, selectmen – including Panetta – began fielding new complaints about dangerous situations involving speeding bicycles and motorized vehicles putting joggers and walkers at risk. Those concerns prompted Panetta to craft an article to create a town bylaw with regulations for the rail trail at this year’s Annual Town Meeting. After hearing a few of the horror stories from residents, including from their own colleagues, Town Meeting members voted unanimously to approve a bylaw that empowers police to regulate activity on the rail trail. Cars, motorcycles, ATV vehicles and other gas-powered vehicles are not allowed on the rail trail. A major feature of the rail trail bylaw approved by Town Meeting is a 15 mph speed limit for motorized vehicles on a multi-use trail, including electric bicycles and electric scooters. The regulations define potential uses and stipulate restrictions. Violations of the ordinance can be punishable by a $100 fine for a first offense and a $250 fine for each additional expense. Police also have the power to tow and store at the owner’s expense any unauthorized vehicles. “Although I walk the rail trail, I do not know the safety statistics since the article was passed,” Panetta told The SauPATROLLING | SEE PAGE 4

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 9, 2024 Page 3 ~The Advocate Asks~ Retired Saugus resident Rick Fail loves his e-bike, but says it poses a public safety problem on the town’s rail trail, especially for kids who shouldn’t be riding them Editor’s Note: For this week’s column, we sat down with Rick Fail, the proud owner of an e-bike that he’s owned for two years and enjoys riding around town, particularly on the Northern Strand Community Trail (also called the “rail trail”). But the 66-year-old Saugus resident wants the public and town officials to know that besides the many benefits that this electric-powered bike offers, it does have some negative aspects and does pose potential risks to pedestrians and other cyclists on the rail trail or around town. Saugus Police Chief Michael Ricciardelli corroborated Fail’s safety concerns in a recent interview with The Saugus Advocate. “Some of them can go close to 30 miles per hour and the biggest problem with them is you can’t hear an e-bike until it’s right on top of you,” the chief said. Fail has been outspoken about the benefits as well as the risks involved with owning an e-bike. He is also an advocate for bike safety in general as it relates to Saugus residents who enjoy using the rail trail. As an e-bike owner and a frequent rider on the town’s rail trail, he requested to be interviewed by The Saugus Advocate to share his concerns about the e-bike and what he’s observed during the two years he’s been riding his bike, particularly on the rail trail. Fail, a U.S. Navy veteran, is the operations officer of the Saugus Veterans Council. The Tyler, Texas, native served for eight years in the Navy, the last ple having to rely on wheelchairs and scooters. It would get people out there doing exercise instead. Q: What are some of your concerns? A: I am concerned about kids, who may get their parASKS | SEE PAGE 15 Eastern Bank Building on Rte. 1S 605 Broadway, #301 * Saugus (781) 233-6844 www.bostonnorthdental.com Rick Fail has become an advocate for public safety on the rail trail. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) four in New London, Conn. Following his discharge in 1986, he moved to Saugus with his wife, Connie, a Malden native. The couple has been married for 42 years. They have three grown-up children and two grandchildren. Highlights of this week’s interview follow. Q: How long have you owned your e-bike? A: About two years. The development of the rail trail in town was a great incentive for me to get a bike. It’s great for exercise, and there are a lot of benefits for peoAluminum Everett 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 “Same name, phone number & address for over half a century. We must be doing something right!” •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Free Estimates •Fully Licensed •Roofing • Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! Everett Aluminum ple who own an e-bike. There are probably seven households in my neighborhood [Bay View Road in Precinct 2] that have e-bikes. And they’re becoming more popular. Q: What are some of the benefits? A: There are definitely health benefits, especially for seniors. And I’d like to see Medicare cover e-bikes for seniors. Medicare pays for wheelchairs. They pay for scooters. If they paid for e-bikes, maybe more seniors would be riding e-bikes. It would definitely slow down the process of some peoDr. Priti Amlani Dr. Bhavisha Patel * Restorative Dentistry * Cosmetic Dentistry * Implant Restoration * Zoom Whitening * Teeth in a Day - All on 6 * Invisalign * CEREC Crowns (Single Visit Crowns) * Root Canal Treatment * Sedation Dentistry ~ Full Mouth Rehabilitation ~ Before After Celebrating 66 Years in Business! Summer is Here!

Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 9, 2024 Representative Wong supports passage of salary transparency legislation Bill requires most employers to disclose pay ranges on job postings S tate Representative Donald Wong (R-Saugus) recently backed legislation requiring most private and public employers, including government entities, to disclose the salary range for job postings in an effort to help close the gender and racial wage gap. House Bill 4890, An Act relative to salary range transparency, was enacted by the House and Senate on July 24, 2024, and on July 31, Governor Maura Healey signed it. It is now Chapter 141 of the Acts of 2024. The final bill represents a compromise reached by a six-member conference committee whose members worked to reconcile the differences between two earlier versions of the bill that passed the House and Senate last fall. 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EOLWD will use this information to publish aggregated data to help the state track gender and racial disparities within various business sectors. Representative Wong noted that several other states have already passed similar pay disclosure laws, including California, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island. According to Representative Wong, the Attorney General will oversee the enforcement of penalties against any business that fails to comply with the salary range disclosure requirement and will also be required to conduct a public awareness campaign to educate businesses about the new requirements. The new law provides for a written warning for a first offense, a fine of up to $500 for a second offense and a fine not to exceed $1,000 for a third offense. Subsequent offenses will be subject to expanded civil penalties of up to $25,000 for each violation. Salary transparency has been a legislative priority of the Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators (MCWL), which says the law will help to elevate economic opportunity and eliminate barriers for women in the workforce. The MCWL is co-chaired by Senator Joan Lovely (D-Salem) and Representative Hannah Kane (R-Shrewsbury), who also served on the conference committee. Representative Wong said the new law will help to correct a shortcoming in the state’s 2016 pay equity law, which requires men and women to receive equal pay for comparable work. Although the 2016 law prohibits employers from inquiring about a job applicant’s salary history, it does not prevent S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. 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The bill also clarifies that a person’s post-retirement earnings capacity PATROLLING| FROM PAGE 2 gus Advocate. “With that said, I checked with the Town clerk today (Wednesday, Aug. 7), and Article 27 has not come back from the Attorney General’s office which means it has not made it into our Town bylaws yet,” Panetta said. “I can tell you that the Chief was very supportive of the article and stated that the bylaw would give our bicycle patrol officers that authority that they need to keep the rail trail safe and orderly. I know there are more police patrols on the rail trail / bike path, and I sincerely appreciate everything they are doing to keep our community safe. I am very thankful to Town Meeting for their unanimous support and Chief Ricciardelli for helping me with this important bylaw change.” shall be determined based on their highest salary, either for the position they retired from or upon which their pension allowance was based. The salary transparency bill drew support from a wide range of business and advocacy organizations: the Associated Industries of Massachusetts, Wage Equity Now, the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts, the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, Amplify Latinx, various state and national women’s groups, the AFL-CIO, the Boston Teachers Union, and many other social justice-oriented organizations. “As a Saugus resident and someone who uses the rail trail on a regular basis, I can tell you that the use of motorized/electrical bicycles and scooters on the rail trail has become problematic,” Ricciardelli wrote in a letter to selectmen in early May supporting Panetta’s rail trail bylaw. Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Jeff Cicolini, another selectman who was vocal on the problems created by unruly kids, said he is impressed with the way police have responded to a new set of problems related to the rail trail. “I think our Police Department is doing a great job at proactively dealing with situations on the trail,” Cicolini told The Saugus Advocate this week. “I know the chief and the deputy chief have assigned PATROLLING | SEE PAGE 8

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Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 9, 2024 ~ The Old Sachem ~ Queen Anne’s War By Bill Stewart Q ueen Anne’s War, like the previous King William’s War, was fought both in the colonies and in Europe. It was the third war for the colonists. The war was from 1702 to 1713. The Massachusetts Bay colonists once again wanted to claim Acadia, but the French still resisted along with their partners, the Wabanaki Confederacy. New France had the border of the Kennebec River in southern Maine. Michel Leneuf de la Vallière de Beaubassin commanded a small French Canadian force and about 500 Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? For more info, call (857) 249-7882 Indian forces of the Wabanaki Confederacy. They attacked New England settlements in the area of southern Maine, which at the time was part of Massachusetts. 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The Battle of Bloody Creek in 1711 against the Wabanaki by the British and colonists pushed the Indians farther north. The French were against attacking the New York northwestern area because they feared the Iroquois, who maintained neutrality throughout the confl ict. Nicholson and Peter Schuyler traveled to London along with Indian sachems led by Mohawk King Hendrick. The Indians were a sensation in London and Queen Anne granted an audience to the group. In 1711 the British and colonists had land and sea attacks against the French that again were unsuccessful. In 1712 Britain and France declared an armistice and a peace agreement was settled in 1713 and named Treaty of Utrecht, in which Britain won Acadia, which they named Nova Scotia. The treaty also ceded to Britain Newfoundland, the Hudson Bay region and the Caribbean Island of St. Kitts. The Abenakis tired of the confl icts and wanted a peace with Massachusetts colo“The Old Sachem,” Bill Stewart. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Joanie Allbee) nists. The Governor organized a peace conference at Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The Abenakis were not happy with the colonists’ acquisitions of Maine and New Brunswick, but they eventually agreed to boundaries of the Kennebec River. Massachusetts and New Hampshire were on the frontline of the war but suff ered less economic damage than other areas. The economic costs of the war were high in the southern English colonies. Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania suff ered the costs of shipping of their products, primarily tobacco. South Carolina Colony accumulated signifi cant debt in fi nance of military operations. The colonies were looking to their independence after the war and eventually were successful. Britain was satisfi ed with the area that became known as Canada. You probably never heard of these wars – King Philip’s, King William’s and Queen Anne’s – but they contributed to the colonies’ welfare. (Editor’s Note: Bill Stewart, who is better known to Saugus Advocate readers as “The Old Sachem,” writes a weekly column – sometimes about sports. He also opines on current or historical events or famous people.) This Week on Saugus TV Sunday, Aug. 11 from 9 to 11 p.m. on Channel 8 – “Sunday Night Stooges” (The Three Stooges) Monday, Aug. 12 all day on Channel 8 – “Movie Monday” (classic movies) Tuesday, Aug. 13 at 3:30 p.m. on Channel 8 – Smart Boating Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 7:30 p.m. on Channel 8 – Summer Concert Series – Squeezebox Stompers Thursday, Aug. 15 at 5 p.m. on Channel 9 – School Committee Meeting from August 8 Friday, Aug. 16 at 7 p.m. on Channel 22 – Sachem Spring Sports Highlights Saturday, Aug. 17 at 2:30 p.m. on Channel 22 – GLSS TV Saugus TV can be seen on Comcast Channels 8 (Public), 9 (Government) & 22 (Educational). ***programming may be subject to change without notice*** For complete schedules, please visit www.saugustv.org

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 9, 2024 Page 7 Concert of the Week Ditto will offer acoustic takes on 60s and 70s rock classics during next Wednesday night at the Saugus iron Works D itto The Band will perform next Wednesday (Aug. 14) at 6 p.m. in a free concert at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. This group features the popular North Shore duo of Gary Santarella on guitar and Roger Kimball on bass and cello. Their music includes acoustic takes on 60s and 70s rock classics. Promotional material on the band notes that singer, guitarist and songwriter Santarella has been performing across New England and South Carolina, either solo or with his band, for over 40 years. He has recorded original music since 1982 in recording studios in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. His latest six-song CD of original music, “Unconditional Love,” is a country rock mix and has garnered rave reviews. Throughout his career he has performed or interviewed at many radio and TV stations, including WAAF, WCGY, WZLX, WLLH, KISS 108 and Worcester The free concerts at the Iron Works were organized by SauCONCERTS | SEE PAGE 18 Ballroom and Latin Dance Classes Children’s classes—ages 4 and up Beginner Classes from September to June Competitive training with some of the top teachers of the world. Champions Dance Sport Club … where sport and art come together ... WEDNESDAY NIGHT CONCERT: The group Ditto will perform on Aug. 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. Admission is free. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) Television. Bassist and cellist Roger Kimball has performed throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and the Middle East with numerous ensembles and orchestras, ranging from classical symphony to pop legends Carly Simon and Brad Delp. He has performed with “classics” Leslie Gore, Del Shannon, Fabian, Little Anthony, The Marvelettes, The Shirelles and several others. Roger has appeared in New York City at the Blue Note, The Bitter End and CB’s Gallery and in Boston at Symphony Hall, Jordan Hall, Scullers and The Regattabar, among many other venues. Including next week’s concert, that’s fi ve down and three more Wednesday nights to go in the program cosponsored by the Saugus Public Library and the Saugus Iron Works. 165 Chelsea Street Everett, MA 02149 Phone: 781-219-7273 Web site: championsdancesportclub.com E-mail: champions_dance_sport_club@yahoo.com RON’S OIL Call For PRICE MELROSE, MA 02176 NEW CUSTOMER’S WELCOME ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER (781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884 100 GALLON MINIMUM Tony Bartolo, Owner Email: Tonys9942@aol.com

Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 9, 2024 Reading reaps rewards There are prizes galore for kids who spend some time this summer at the Saugus Public Library T here are winners every day this summer at the Saugus Public Library, according to Children’s Librarian Kathryn Walton. Ten-year-old Jase Martin of Belmonte STEAM Academy is just one of a few. “Last week, Jase collected his summer reading prize for reading for 25 hours!” Walton said. “His Mom reported that he was determined to reach this goal, which completes the challenge. He even has a friendly competition going with his brothers,” she said. “The Saugus Public Library is grateful to all the local businesses who generously donated prizes, enabling us to incentivize reading all summer long.” Delving into books expands young, inquisitive minds. But the chance to win a wide range of rewards adds fun to the learning experience. There are about 350 kids participating in the library’s summer reading program, according to Amy Melton, head of Children’s Services Jase Martin, 10, of Belmonte STEAM Academy (Courtesy Photo of Kathryn Walton) Matthew Doherty, 5, of Veteran’s Early Learning Center, loves reading “Dino” books by Lisa Wheeler. (Courtesy Photo of Amy Melton) at the library. “We are so proud of them! They are having a great time this summer, and they’re making time for reading,” Melton said. “We encourage parents to keep reading to their kids, let them read to you, and make it a fun part of every day. We have all kinds of great stories, and informational texts to keep them engaged. Our Summer Reading program runs through August 23rd. It’s all free all summer at the Saugus Public Library!” The many prizes being ofPATROLLING| FROM PAGE 4 bike patrols to the rail trail and the feedback has been very positive thus far. I have full confidence that our leadership at the SPD will continue to monitor the situation and make adjustments and add resources as necessary,” Cicolini said. “I am proud of the great work our police department does to keep our residents safe and allow them the ability to roam freely in our community without feeling at risk,” he said. “Most people are respectful” More than 20 Saugus police officers have been trained to ride mountain bikes and patrol the rail trail, according to Chief Ricciardelli. The department has six mountain bikes in commission and is in the process of adding several more to the bike fleet, he said. Assistant Police Chief Ron Giorgetti oversees the rail trail patrol. He confers daily with the volunteer officers who are assigned to one of two shifts – one that runs from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. followed by another shift that runs from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Some patrols have two officers working in tandem. Some have one offiJames Venezia, 5, of Veteran’s Early Learning Center, won a raffle prize pass to VinKari Playground of Woburn. (Courtesy Photo of Amy Melton) fered include tickets to Canobie Lake Park, books donated by the New Friends of the Saugus Public Library, watercolors, vouchers for ice cream at Soc’s, Banana Splitz, Paradise Mini Golf and Saugus McDonald’s. We have many prizes to give away, she said. cer riding solo. It depends on the availability of personnel on a given day, according to Giorgetti. “It’s been well-received by the public,” Giorgetti said. “It gives them a sense of security, having a police presence out there. It gives the officers an opportunity to speak to the residents and the youth. This interaction with the public also educates residents about bike safety and what’s prohibited, pending the bylaw going into effect,” he said. Giorgetti said he wasn’t aware of any citations given out, as the Police Department isn’t able to use the bylaw regulations yet. “We don’t get a lot of calls [about potential violations],” the assistant chief said. “Right now, we’re working more as a police presence, just to deter in case of any violations,” Giorgetti said. No statistics were available on the number of bicycle-car or pedestrian-car accidents at the intersections where the rail trail crosses a street. Pedestrians and bicyclists are supposed to hit the button to activate the flashing warning light that alerts motorists approaching the crosswalk to stop because of pedestrians or PATROLLING | SEE PAGE 9

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 9, 2024 Page 9 Read, Renew, Repeat! Saugus Public Library’s Kids 2024 Summer reading Program (Editor’s Note: This info is from a press release recently issued by the Saugus Public Library.) H ey, Saugus parents of school-age children! If you’re looking for fun, educational activities, and summer programming to support your kids’ learning, stop by the Saugus Public Library if you haven’t already participated in “Read, Renew, Repeat!” – the 2024 Summer Reading program – which runs through Aug. 23. That’s still enough time to accumulate 25 hours of reading and cash in on some neat prizes. Activities include literacy support, story times, discounted museum passes, Massachusetts park passes and take & make crafts. Families are encouraged to register their kids for the program using the Beanstack app. It’s easy – just download the Beanstack app, register under the Saugus Public Library and you’re on your way. For more information, or to register in person, stop by the Children’s Room at the library or visit the Kids’ Summer Reading page on the library’s website. PATROLLING| FROM PAGE 8 bicyclists crossing the street. “I’m sure there have been incidents of pedestrians and motor vehicles and bicycles and motor vehicles,” Giorgetti said. “No fatalities that I know of,” he said. Police and town officials have done as much as they can to make the intersections as safe as possible, according to Chief Ricciardelli. “You are supposed to turn the light on when you want to cross,” the chief said. “I don’t know what else we can do. Driving into traffic is on them,” the chief said of bicyclists not activating the flashing lights before crossing. “Shame on them for not using it [the warning button],” he said. At the same time, pedestrians and bicyclists using the trail still need to be cautious when the flashing light is on, because some motorists may drive right over the crosswalk without stopping, the chief added. Use of the rail trail continues to increase with a mix of for up-to-date information. The library is here to help families create a summer reading routine that is fun for kids and their families. Turn off the media before bedtime, sit with a child, share a book or read alongside them. Ask them questions, but above all, make it fun! Research shows that chilThe Saugus Public Schools recommend that students read at least 20 minutes a day this summer. The program is open to preschoolers through sixth-graders. We’ll have their favorite titles, plus free e-books, audio books, comics, magazines and music you can download using the hoopla and Libby digital collections. Did we mention prizes? We’ve once again partnered with local businesses to reward summer reading. Many thanks to those busiusers, including walkers, runners, family members with baby strollers, people walking their dogs, people using skateboards, electric bicycles and electric skateboards. Many are out-of-towners passing through Saugus on their way to another community connected by the rail trail. Issues and problems occasionally surface, according to Giorgetti. But nothing serious so far. “I think overall, most people are respectful of one-another, “ the assistant chief said. A recent car incident Every responsible person who is knowledgeable of the rules of the road knows that cars are banned from the rail trail, according to Chief Ricciardelli. But at least one person deliberately violated that rule, according to the chief. Police are investigating an incident in which the driver of a car posted a video of the incident on the Internet last month. “We’re trying to figure out who it is,” said the chief, who PATROLLING | SEE PAGE 10 nesses who have generously donated! We’ll have a full prize cart plus free books to give away. In addition, we’ll run drawings for ice cream, donuts, cookies, pizza, roller skating, bowling, mini golf, sports merch and grand prize drawings for tickets to Canobie Lake Park and North Shore Music Theatre’s production of “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” – and more! In addition, there will be special visits by Wildlife Encounters, Vinny the Bubble Guy, the Saugus Fire & Police Departments, Star Wars characters and Toe Jam Puppet Band – and bubble, magic and puppet shows. Check out the Library’s online event calendar dren who read during the summer months maintain literacy skills that they’ve worked hard to build during the school year. According to Reading Rockets.org, research with 116 first-, second- and third-graders in a school in a middle-class neighborhood found that the decoding skills of nearly 45% of the participants and the fluency of 25% declined between May and September. So, stay smart! Have fun! Stop by the library to register for summer reading, or to find a just-right book for your child. It’s all free, all summer, at the Saugus Public Library!

Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 9, 2024 Salary ranges will now be posted for most Mass. job listings, thanks to new law By Janice Jarosz A new law enacted last week will require most employers to provide a salary range, a move that Governor Maura T. Healey says protects wage equality for women and people of color. Most employers in Massachusetts are now required to post a job’s salary range under the legislation signed into law last week (July 31) by Governor Healey, a move advocates praised as a step toward wage equity. The law applies to public and private employers with more than 25 employees. These employers are also now required to provide a salary range for an employee who is offered a promotion or transfer, under the new law. Employees are also able to ask the salary range of current employees or people applying for the role, Healey’s office announced. “I want to give a shout-out to former Lieutenant Governor Evelyn Murphy for her leadership over decades on this, and it’s a privilege to be able A KEY CONTRIBUTOR: Former Lieutenant Governor Evelyn Murphy, co-chair of the Wage Equity Now Coalition, addressed the audience at the bill signing ceremony for the new Wage Equity Law last week. Governor Maura T. Healey cited Murphy’s decades of work on the issue and credited her for helping to pass the law. (Courtesy photo of Janice Jarosz) to sign this important bill for women’s equity,” Healey said. Murphy, who became the first woman in Massachusetts to hold a constitutional office while serving under Governor Michael Dukakis (1987 to 1991), is now co-chair of the Wage Equity Now Coalition. “Gender and racial wage gaps are real,” Murphy said in a statement. “They cause wealth gaps. With this legislation, Massachusetts claims lead position in building economic prosperity through equitable treatment of every worker.” The legislation requires public and private employers with 25 or more employees to disclose pay ranges in job postings, provide the pay range A NEW LAW: Governor Maura T. Healey last week signed into law legislation that increases equity and transparency in pay by requiring employers to disclose salary ranges and protecting an employee’s right to ask for salary ranges. (Courtesy photo of Janice Jarosz) of a position to an employee who is offered a promotion or transfer and, on request, provide the pay range to employees who already hold that position or are applying for it. The Attorney General’s Office will conduct a public awareness campaign on these new rules. The Attorney General’s Office will also be given enforcement authority and the ability to impose fines or civil citations for violations of this law, and employees will receive protections against retaliation for asking for salary ranges when applying for a job or promotion. PATROLLING| FROM PAGE 9 has viewed the video. “He was able to hide his license plate. He was looking to get clicks on social media,” the chief said, describing the incident as intentional. Pending the approval of the bylaw by the state attorney general, the Saugus Police Department is legally limited in what it can do. However, the Police Department does have the power to enforce the state law that requires any person 16 years old and younger to wear a helmet when they ride a bicycle, skateboard, scooter or other manually or electrically propelled vehicle. “If they’re not wearing the bike helmet, we can confiscate the bike and notify the parents to come down and get it,” Chief Ricciardelli said. The legislation also requires public and private employers with 100 or more employees to submit wage data reports to the state, which will then be published through aggregate wage reports by the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. (Editor’s Note: Janice Jarosz, a lifelong Saugus resident, former town official, writer and frequent contributor to The Saugus Advocate, attended last week’s bill signing ceremony for the new wage equity law as a guest of former Lieutenant Governor Evelyn Murphy, who is also a first cousin of Jarosz.) “We’ve done that a couple of times. We try to talk to the kid first. But it’s something we do [confiscate the bike], if the kid has an attitude,” he said. It’s possible the state attorney general’s office won’t approve the new town bylaw until after the summer or fall. But Chief Ricciardelli isn’t worried and expects the bylaw to take effect sometime this summer or fall. “It’s very similar to a lot of the bylaws of cities and towns in the surrounding area,” the chief said. The chief said he spoke with several area police chiefs who have similar bylaws in place and they all credited the bylaw to helping to keep their rail trails safe and orderly. “It’s a matter of when, not if the bylaw takes effect,” the chief said.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 9, 2024 Page 11 Former Saugus Little League World Series hero Dario Pizzano to host MS charity event next month at Fenway Park With the Minnesota Twins in town, MS4MS will take center stage at the Sept. 21 red Sox game By Joe McConnell D ario Pizzano is coming home, sort of. The 2003 Saugus American Little League Williamsport all-star, who, along with his teammates, came into national prominence when they marched together as one all the way to the United States Championship Game at Lamade Stadium against East Boynton Beach, Fla. As it turned out, they were the last Massachusetts team to do so, now going on 21 years. Since those Little League glory days, Pizzano went on to attend Malden Catholic and Division 1 Columbia University, which led to him being picked by the Seattle Mariners in the 2012 MLB Draft. He spent the next 10 years as a player in the Mariners and New York Mets organizations, before retiring last year. Also in 2023, he was inducted into the Columbia University Athletic Hall of Fame. The Saugus native is currently working for JP Morgan in Manhattan, and is living in Hoboken, N.J. But baseball remains in his blood. While in the minor leagues, he helped established the MS4MS (Mission Stadiums for Multiple Sclerosis) charity, a cause that’s close to his heart, because his mom, Tracie, has been living with MS since 1998. It now brings him back to the Boston area next month for the second annual #spreadingORANGE MS4MS charity event of which Dario is its director. It will be held at Fenway Park on Saturday, Sept. 21 in conjunction with the Red Sox game that day against the Minnesota Twins. “Two of my college teammates – Mark Heil and Harrison Slutsky – work in the Red Sox front office, so they made the intros and connections to the right people to get this thing going,” said Pizzano. “We have a live link (https://ms4ms.org/ spreadingorange-day-at-fenway-park-2024/) to buy tickets for the section next to the Sam Adams lounge, and are hoping to get 300-plus attendees to go there this year. “We raise the most money through corporate sponsorships,” added Pizzano, “and at this year’s event we are also partnering with another charity – Morgan’s Message. Morgan’s Message is an organization that helps advocate and raise funds for those struggling to adjust to normal life after their athletic careers are over.” Dario mentioned that Pete Maki, the Twins pitching coach, is also helping out with the on-field batting practice passes for sponsors and those who are battling MS, before the Sept. 21 game. Maki was the Columbia pitching coach, when Pizzano was a Lion. Danielle Stein, another MS Warrior ambassador, who is in sports broadcasting after serving an internship with the Red Sox, is working on getting the organizers to appear on the NESN broadcast during the game to further promote the charity. For the game, the Red Sox are providing custom-made caps, with an orange “B” Red Sox logo and the charity’s emblem embroidered on the back of it. Pizzano hopes this year’s Fenway charity event raises between $40,000 to $50,000 for MS. For more information on the charity, go to the MS4MS website at https://ms4ms.org. The second annual #spreadingORANGE MS4MS charity event will be held at Fenway Park on Saturday, Sept. 21 in conjunction with the Red Sox game that day against the Minnesota Twins. Former Saugus American Little League 2003 World Series hero Dario Pizzano, the charity’s director, right, is with his mom, Tracie, and Sam Greenberg, the MS4MS CEO, at last year’s Fenway event. MS4MS (Mission Stadiums for Multiple Sclerosis) is a charity that Dario got behind when he was a player in the Seattle Mariners organization, because of his mom, who has been living with MS since 1998. (Courtesy photo) State health officials confirm West Nile virus in Saugus mosquito sample (Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Mike Gaffney, Media Website Content Manager for the Town of Saugus.) T he Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced late on Thursday, Aug. 1 that West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in a mosquito sample collected from Saugus. The positive sample was collected from a bird-biting species of mosquito in a mosquito pool in the southeastern quadrant of Saugus. WNV is most commonly transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. The mosquitoes that carry this virus are common throughout the state and are found in urban as well as more rural areas. While WNV can infect people of all ages, people over the age of 50 are at higher risk for severe infection. By taking a few, common sense precautions, people can help to protect themselves and their loved ones: Avoid Mosquito Bites – Apply Insect Repellent when you go outdoors. Use a repellent with DEET (N, N-diethyl-m-toluamide), permethrin, picaridin (KBR 3023), IR3535 or oil of lemon eucalyptus (p-methane 3, 8-diol [PMD]) according to the instructions on the product label. DEET products should not be used on infants under 2 months of age and should be used in concentrations of 30% or less on older children. Oil of lemon eucalyptus should not be used on children under 3 years of age. Permethrin products are intended for use on items such as clothing, shoes, bed nets and camping gear and should not be applied to skin. – Clothing Can Help reduce mosquito bites. Although it may be difficult to do when it’s hot, wearing long sleeves, long pants and socks when outdoors will help keep mosquitoes away from your skin. – Be Aware of Peak Mosquito Hours – the hours from dusk to dawn are peak biting times for many mosquitoes. When risk is increased, consider rescheduling outdoor activities that occur during evening or early morning. If you are outdoors at any time and notice mosquitoes around you, take steps to avoid being bitten by moving indoors, covering up and/or wearing repellant. Mosquito-Proof Your Home – Drain Standing Water – many mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water. Limit the number of places around your home for mosquitoes to breed by either draining or getting rid of items that hold water. Check rain gutters and drains. Empty any unused flowerpots and wading pools and change water in birdbaths frequently. – Install or Repair Screens – some mosquitoes like to come indoors. Keep them outside by having tightly-fitting screens on all your windows and doors. The Saugus Board of Health will continue to work closely with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health through the remainder of peak arbovirus season. In addition, the Town of Saugus has partnered with the Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control program in efforts to cull the acute populations of Culex Pipiens, a bird-biting mosquito, on a weekly basis in the Saugus area. Between Sunday, Aug. 4 and Wednesday, Aug. 7 at noon, residents can call 978352-2800 to request Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control ULV spraying treatments be made on their properties on Thursday, Aug. 8. Please visit the Saugus Board of Health website at www.saugus-ma.gov/ board-health for additional information, including updated vector-borne disease risk maps and FAQs. More information regarding arbovirus activity and mosquito-borne disease prevention is also available at www. mass.gov/dph/mosquito.

Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 9, 2024 Saugus Gardens in the Summer Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable By Laura Eisener Late summer also brings ornaS unflowers are annuals which have become very popular in recent years, although they seem to have always been a staple of summer gardens. Bouquets of sunflowers are readily available and are great for arrangements late summer through fall. Some farms in New England and elsewhere plant sunflowers for photo backdrops or just as scenic areas for visitors. Although the ray florets are most often yellow, varieties with orange or reddish petals draw attention since they are still somewhat unusual. Sandy Mears bought seeds of “Desire Red” sunflower (Helianthus annuus ‘Desire Red’) this year at the Philadelphia flower show and grew them in her Saugus garden, where they are now blooming. The wine-red petals have a narrow golden halo surrounding the dark brown disk florets. The stems are also a dark shade, which gives the whole plant added dramatic interest and contrast to most surrounding plants. Hydrangeas continue to bloom as summer continues, with later blooming species like panicle hydrangeas (Hydrangea paniculata) showing off their flower clusters. Most varieties of panicle hydrangea have white flowers. Pink varieties are frequently available, but no blue or purple. Panicle hydrangeas are usually very reliable bloomers, since their flower buds are formed in spring so are not affected by winter winds or temperatures unlike those species which form flower buds the year before. Panicle hydrangeas often grow to 12 feet or more, but shorter varieties like ‘Bobo,’ which average five feet at maturity, can also be found. mental grasses to the forefront. Grains like wheat and corn are traditionally harvested around this time, and many ornamental species produce intriguing flowers and seed heads at this time of year. Ornamental grasses are grass varieties that are used for purposes other than lawns. They are often used for their interesting textures, subtle colors and continuing interest into late fall and sometimes winter. Since they are pollinated by wind rather than bees or other insects, they are often used in areas where people would prefer not to encounter bees frequently, or in gardens where someone in the household has a bee allergy. Recently I recommended some grasses for an area around and under a net hammock, so the occupant would not be disturbed by buzzing or by the nearby presence of insects disturbing their relaxation. For the same reasons, people sometimes prefer grasses next to a swimming pool or a frequently used walkway. There are quite a few ornamental grasses available in nurseries, including some with colorful striped leaves (several varieties of Miscanthus sinensis), blue toned foliage such as blue fescue (Festuca ovina glauca) and interesting shaped flowers and seedheads (many different species). The grass family (Poaceae, sometimes known as Gramineae) is an extremely large and widespread family. Several ornamental grasses can be found along the rail trail, especially the stretch from Lincoln Avenue to Central Street along the river. Two species with bluish foliage are especially striking at this time of year. Little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) is a native grass found in wild meadows that gets its common name from the Little bluestem is an ornamental native grass with blue toned leaves that is growing along the rail trail near the Saugus River. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) purplish-blue color the stems have in early summer. By this point in the summer the stems have changed to a lighter bluish white tint. As the name suggests, little bluestem is a fairly short grass, growing along the edge of the pavement in several places, and recognizable by its silvery seed heads in late summer. Switch grass (Panicum virgatum) is another North American grass that has pale blue toned foliage through most of the summer. This is a taller grass that can also be found along the rail trail. It is very adaptable to tidal sections of the river, so can be very effective at erosion control. It can be a larval host to a few species of butterflies. Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) are appearing around town as well as several other butterfly species. While monarchs rely on milkweed family members for successful breeding, the adult butterflies thrive on nectar from a wide range of other flowers. These colorful winged visitors are a pleasure to see in gardens at this time of year as they gather strength for their long fall migration. Editor’s Note: Laura Eisener is a Bouquets of sunflowers and mums near the fireplace bring a bit of the summer indoors. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener 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. Sandy Mears grew this red sunflower from seeds bought in March at the Philadelphia Flower Show. (Photo courtesy of Sandy Mears) Many varieties of panicle hydrangeas are in bloom now – this one is in Sandy Mears’ Cliftondale garden. (Photo courtesy of Sandy Mears) A monarch butterfly visits a coneflower at the Saugus Iron Works. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener)

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 9, 2024 Page 13 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Good morning, Saugus Do you remember what happened on Aug. 9, 1974 – 50 years ago today? The memory of that sad, but historic day when President Richard M. Nixon resigned in disgrace to avoid a Constitutional Crisis created by the Watergate scandal is forever etched in my mind. Vice President Gerald Ford, who was nominated to replace Vice President Spiro Agnew during the previous autumn (Oct. 10, 1973) because of a scandal dating back to Agnew’s days as Maryland’s governor, became the 38th president. I happened to witness that historic night in the White House as a visiting member of the Washington, D.C., press corps. At the time, I was in the fall semester of my senior year at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, interning at the U.S. Depart of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance in Washington, D.C. I shared an apartment for four months with four other UMass interns, living within a short walking distance to the U.S. Capitol building. I also happened to be a cub reporter who worked weekends manning the Northampton Bureau for The Springfield Union while also filing any stories I could report and write in between classes. By the time I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Journalistic Studies at UMass (Class of 1974), I already had the equivalent of two years of working experience for what was then one of the largest daily newspapers in Massachusetts. That newspaper experience gave me a definite edge in my job search. I had a bunch of frontpage clips that came in handy at job interviews. But the time I spent in Washington, D.C., devouring daily stories written in The Washington Post by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein – the Pulitzer Prize-winning reporters who busted the Watergate story – were priceless, as was the opportunity for me to write a few stories for papers back in the Bay State, including The Massachusetts Daily Collegian at UMass. It was a memorable time to be a young journalist, whose career path was influenced early by Woodward and Bernstein, whose groundbreaking reporting set in motion the events that toppled the administration of President A DAY TO REMEMBER: Lifelong Saugonian Janice K. Jarosz (left) – a longtime writer, historian, local government representative and community leader in her hometown – got to hang out inside the State House recently with two of Massachusetts’ legendary women politicians. Standing on the steps with her are former Lieutenant Governor Evelyn Murphy – the first woman in Massachusetts to hold a constitutional office – and Governor Maura Healey, the state’s first woman elected to the governor’s office. Murphy, who is a first cousin of Jarosz, invited her to last week’s bill-signing of the state’s new Wage Equity Law. Murphy also invited another cousin from Saugus: Rosemary DeGregorio. She was unable to attend the ceremony, but sent her congratulations to Murphy, who was credited with passage of the new law. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) Nixon. Eleven years later, at the Florida Bar’s Annual Media Awards banquet in Miami, Florida, I got to meet Washington Post Publisher Katharine Graham. She was the guest speaker and presented me with the Florida Bar’s Grand Prize – which was awarded for the best newspaper story in Florida during 1984. Graham’s brother-inlaw, Gov. Bob Graham, had presented me with a ceremonial bill-signing pen the previous year for an investigative series on dozens of convicted felons certified as schoolteachers. The articles were credited with a passage of state law requiring more stringent background checks and fingerprinting of teacher applicants. “No Brats on Bikes” In the good news department, I haven’t heard a word this summer about “The Brats on Bikes.” That’s the nickname I used in the headlines in a number of news stories during the spring-summer seasons of 2021 and 2022 to describe the unruly kids who would drive their bikes around in packs in very nefarious ways. They would terrorize walkers, joggers, mothers pushing baby carriages and even people driving cars. Even town officials shared horror stories about feeling threatened by “the brats.” Selectmen called for a crackdown by police of the juveniles’ scary conduct. The “Brats” seemed to disappear last summer and haven’t been heard from since. Perhaps they grew up. But surely the crackdown by police and the start-up of police bike patrols on the rail trail and around town may have been enough to discourage “the brats” from continuing their harassment of Saugus citizens. A Coalition organizing Monday to help kids There’s a small group of Saugus Citizens planning to meet Aug. 12 at 9:30 a.m. at the Boys & Girls Club Teen Center at the Square One Mall. “We started in May, so we are still in the beginning stages of planning, but wanted to get the word out about what we are doing,” Amy Chiaravalloti told me in a phone conversation this week. Curious about this group, I went on the Internet to check out Amy’s background. As it turned out, Amy is a Saugus resident who works in the healthcare field and has been involved in organizing similar groups in Wakefield. Amy pretty much stuck to the script of the following press release, which we decided to reprint in its entirety in case there are people who are out there in the community who are concerned about the youth of Saugus. Here we go: “Recently, a group of community stakeholders in Saugus joined together to create a prevention coalition in Saugus. In response to the rising concerns surrounding underage substance use and behavioral health challenges, we came together to try and provide the youth of Saugus with resources and support to prevent substance misuse and assist with behavioral health challenges. The goal of this group is to improve and assist the quality of life for youth in the community through positive youth experiences in a safe adult supported environment. Coalition members include parents, members of town government, representatives from local youth serving organizations, police and fire officials. We look forward to incorporating the youth voice into the coalition during the 2024-2025 school year. We are working on activities and initiatives that will help parents gain the tools necessary to talk to their kids about challenging subjects like underage drinking, vaping, bullying, healthy relationships and mental health challenges. Be sure to look for our table with helpful resources at local events like the community health fair on 6/25 and Founder’s Day in September. For more information about the Saugus Prevention Coalition, please email saugusyouthcoalition@gmail.com.” Coach T.’s Cross Country for kids The Saugus Youth Cross Country 2024 program for students in Grades 1-5 and 6-8 not running for a school team begins Tuesday, Aug. 27. The popular seasonal running program directed by Coach Chris Tarantino is held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45 to 5 p.m. at the track behind Belmonte STEAM Academy and on Saturdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Breakheart Reservation. Training distances: first-third grades at 0.7 miles, fourth-fifth grades at 1.2 miles and sixth-eighth grades at 1.9 miles. Practice races Saturdays (to be announced) at Frey Park, 285 Walnut St. in Lynn. Other important dates: · Saturday, Oct. 26, Fun Run practice at Breakheart Reservation. Athletes are encouraged to wear a costume. · Saturday, Nov. 2, 15th Annual Massachusetts State Middle School Cross Country Invitational at Willard Field, in THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 14

Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 9, 2024 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 13 Devens. More information to be announced. · Monday, Nov. 11, 10th Annual Massachusetts Elementary School Cross Country Championship; 8:30 a.m. arrival and 9:30 a.m. start at Lynn, Mass., Gannon Golf Course, 60 Great Woods Rd. Lunch will be at Prince Pizzeria following the meet. More information to be announced. · Program ending Thursday, Nov. 14; wrap up session at Belmonte. The program cost: $100 for first year; $50 for athletes returning from Cross Country 2023. For more details, please contact Coach T. at 781-8546778 or email him at christophertarantino24@gmail. com. Founders Day Book Sale Sept. 14 The New Friends of the Saugus Public Library are preparing for their annual Founders Day Book Sale, which is set for Saturday, Sept. 14 in the library’s Community Room. The Friends are requesting donations of gently used adult hardcover and softcover adult, young adult, and children’s books; no text books, encyclopedias, or pamphlets. And please... Donate clean and newer books only; no tattered pages, odors, stains or faded/battered/dirty covers! Books may be dropped off at the Library’s Main Circulation Desk during normal business hours. Please do not place donations in the outdoor book drops. The New Friends, a nonprofit organization, is a group of people with an interest in improving the Library building, programs, services and collections. The New Friends sponsor activities and provide services that benefit and stimulate interest in the Saugus Public Library by: · Presenting free programs for all ages at the Library · Purchasing museum passes for use by Saugus Public Library patrons · Purchasing books, videos, magazines and equipment for the Library · Funding the Library’s online events calendar and museum pass reservation software · Holding used book sales and the on-going used book sale in the Community Room in addition to other fund-raising events to benefit the Library · Becoming Library Volunteers Thank you for your support of the New Friends of the Saugus Public Library. A “shout out” to Lance Penney Lance Penney, a member of Planet Fitness at 367 Broadway in Saugus, sent this “shout out” to the fitness club: “The home franchise Company reviewed all of their franchisees and awarded Planet Fitness in Saugus as having the cleanest, the most signups, the most efficient, helpful, the most sales and the best service and support to clients.” 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. RIGHT TO OCCUPY, ENJOY AND POSSESS REAL ESTATE HELD IN AN IRREVOCABLE TRUST A life estate is established when all of the remainder legal interest in a property is transferred to another individual, while the legal interest for life rights to use, occupy, possess, enjoy and receive the income or profits from the property is retained by the Settlor/ life tenant. A beneficiary who has the right to live in a house does not have the right to access principal. Even if the lifetime beneficiary/Settlor is also the trustee, and if the trustee decides to mortgage the property to make necessary repairs or to sell the real estate and buy another piece of real estate to be held in the trust as well, that right does not rise to the level of having “access” to the trust principal. The Settlor/lifetime beneficiary would only possess the right to occupy, enjoy and possess the replacement property and to collect any net rental income generated therefrom (if applicable). Furthermore, if the property is sold and there is no replacement property purchased, and the funds are simply invested, the Settlor/lifetime beneficiary only has the right to receive the net income generated from the investment. To distribute principal from the trust to himself/herself would constitute a gross breach of his or her fiduciary duty to the remaindermen (the beneficiaries that would receive the trust principal upon the Settlor’s death). If you happen to actually just have a life estate as reserved in a deed that you transferred to your children, for example, and if the property is sold, a certain portion of the sales proceeds must be allocated to you based upon actuarial tables found in IRS Book Aleph and interest rates found in Internal Revenue Code Section 7520. In that event, these monies allocated to you as a life tenant could be subject to spendown on nursing home care, even if you had deeded the real estate to your children more than 5 years ago. This is one of the benefits of the irrevocable trust. If the real estate is sold by the trustee, all of the sales proceeds belong to the trustee and the trustee must follow the terms of the trust exactly. Even if the Settlor is also the Trustee, he or she must follow the terms of the trust and will only have the right to distribute net income to the Settlor/lifetime beneficiary. The Settlor/lifetime beneficiary will have no rights to receive principal. This is your typical “income only” irrevocable trust. As mentioned earlier, there would be a massive breach of the trustee’s fiduciary obligation to the remaindermen if the trustee were to distribute principal to the Settlor. The bottom line is that we want the trust principal not to be counted for purposes of MassHealth eligibility. The Settlor of the irrevocable Trust cannot receive principal distributions under any circumstances. Joseph D. Ca taldo is an esta te planning/elder law a ttorney,Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a masters degree in taxation. Founders Day date change Founders Day, one of the most popular town events of the year, will be a week later this year. It’s usually observed on the first Saturday in September. This year it will be observed on Sept. 14 instead of Sept. 7. Knights begin planning flea market and craft fair The Knights of Columbus Council 1829 announced that it plans to hold its Festive Holiday Flea Market and Craft Fair on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 57 Appleton St. The huge indoor affair is still weeks away. But it’s not too early for participants to begin planning. Vendor space for this year’s event will be $30 with free admission and free parking to go along with raffles, food and fun. Anyone with questions should call the Knights of Columbus at 781-233-9858. For more information, Paul Giannetta can also be reached at 978-239-1392. What’s happening at the Saugus Public Library For schoolchildren looking for interesting projects and programs to participate in this fall, there’s plenty to do at the Saugus Public Library. There are some very good programs offered for grownups, too. Community Garden volunteers welcomed If you love gardening and would love to volunteer a few hours for a good cause this summer, offer your services at the Community Garden at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Volunteers are welcome to come any Friday or Saturday morning for the rest of the summer to help weed and nurture the crops. If these times are difficult, arrangements can be made for other days. For details, contact The Rev. John Beach at St. John’s Episcopal Church (revjbeach@ gmail.com). Food Pantry notes The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry is open today ( Friday, Aug. 9) from 9:3011 a.m. at 50 Essex St. in the basement of Cliftondale Congregational Church. The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry welcomes all neighbors facing food insecurity. If you are able to donate to the food pantry, you can also stop by during those hours or drop donations off at the Saugus Public Library during library hours. Please note that the Food Pantry will be closed on August 16. Legion Breakfasts resume next month American Legion Post 210 would like to thank all those who made the 2023-24 breakfast season such a success, and wish them a wonderful summer. We will resume serving breakfast on Friday, Sept. 6. August Events at the Kowloon Here’s what’s happening this month at the Kowloon Restaurant: The Kowloon Restaurant (located at 948 Broadway, Route 1 North, Saugus) sets “The Local Connection Acoustic Mic,” night on August 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. All ages and genres are invited. A rain date is set for August 25. Admission is free, no tickets are required. For more information, call the Kowloon Restaurant at 781-233-0077 or access online at www.kowloonrestaurant.com What ’s b r eak i ng a t Breakheart On Thursdays throughout August, the Visitor Center will host a Wild Breakheart Series from 10–11 a.m. Join us as we explore different aspects of Breakheart! Meet outside the Visitor Center; rain cancels. Park visitors can participate in Animal Exploration – enjoy discovering what animals call Breakheart home! On Saturdays throughout August, there will be an Easy, THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 16

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 9, 2024 Page 15 Saugus Elks Trailer of Hope off ers insight to drug awareness T he Saugus Senior Center along with the Saugus-Everett Elks recently hosted a drug awareness presentation. All who attended expressed how impressed and enlightened they were by the members of the Saugus-Everett Elks Drug Awareness Committee. Gary Carter spoke about his own experiences on the dangers of drugs and then providing a tour of the “Trailer of Hope” – introducing a mock bedroom of where various drugs are hidden. This was an educating event to understand where teens hide drugs. Sa nir Sa a nior y Senior Seni by Jim Miller Paying for Nursing Home Care with Medicaid Dear Savvy Senior, If my mother needs to move into a nursing home, what are the eligibility requirements to get Medicaid coverage? Caretaking Son Dear Caretaking, The rules and requirements for Medicaid eligibility for nursing home care are complicated and will vary according to the state your mother lives in. With that said, here’s a general, simplifi ed rundown of what it takes to qualify. Pictured from left to right: Saugus-Everett Elks Drug Awareness Committee presentation participants: Beverly Marra, Lydia Collier, Eileen Bova, proponent of Massachusetts Overdose Prevention Centers Gary Carter, Saugus Council on Aging Director Laurie Davis, Elks Metro North District Deputy Stephen Leahy and Saugus-Everett Elks Drug Awareness Chairperson and Past District Deputy Ron Visconti. (Courtesy photo) Medicaid Eligibility Medicaid, the joint federal and state program that covers health care for the poor, is also the largest single payer of America’s nursing home bills for seniors who don’t have the resources to pay for their own care. (Note that some states have diff erent names for their Medicaid program.) Most people who enter nursing homes don’t qualify for Medicaid at first but pay for care either through long-term care insurance or out-of-pocket until they deplete their savings and become eligible for Medicaid. To qualify for Medicaid, your mother’s income and assets will need to be under a certain level that’s determined by your state. Most states (except California) require that a single person have no more than about $2,000 in countable assets ($3,000 for a married couple) that includes cash, savings, investments or other fi nancial resources that can be turned into cash. Assets that aren’t counted for ENGAGING WITH THE POLICE: As part of his research and his commitment to help improve public safety on the town’s rail trail, Rick Fail (left) has made a point to reach out to Saugus Police Offi cers Alison Cooper and Billy Cash. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) ASKS | FROM PAGE 3 ents to buy them an e-bike without having the proper knowledge of how to use them and getting into risky situations – like having a temporary seat on the bike when they’re supposed to have a permanent one. And not using a helmet as required. If you are a parent, please go out and do your homework and make sure you know what you’re buying. And make sure your kid is trained and capable of riding an e-bike and follows the rules when they’re riding it so he or she doesn’t get into risky situations. Q: As a regular rider on the rail trail, what are some of the observations you have made during the two years you have been riding your e-bike on it? A: The rail trail is defi nitely being utilized and is one of the best assets we have in town and one of the least expensive. Q: And you have concerns about the safety on the rail trail? A: Yes. Wearing safety helmets is one of the most important things. What I see when I’m out on the trail – about 90 percent of the pleasure riders are wearing their helmets. A lot of the riders who don’t wear helmets are kids. Any person who is 16 years old or younger is supposed to be wearing a helmet when they are operating a bike. This also applies to in-line skates, a skateboard, a scooter or any other manually propelled wheeled vehicle. This law also applies to passengers who are 16 or younger. Q: What’s an e-bike? A: Massachusetts state law defi nes an electric bicycle or e-bike as a bicycle or tricycle ASKS | SEE PAGE 16 eligibility include your mother’s home if it’s valued under $713,000 (this limit is higher – up to $1,071,000 – in some states), her personal possessions and household goods, one vehicle, prepaid funeral plans and a small amount of life insurance. But be aware that while her home is not considered a countable asset to determine eligibility, if she can’t return home, Medicaid can go after the proceeds of her house to help reimburse her nursing home costs, unless a spouse or other dependent relative lives there. (There are some other exceptions to this rule.) After qualifying, all sources of your mother’s income such as Social Security and pension checks must be turned over to Medicaid to pay for her care, except for a small personal needs allowance – usually between $30 and $160. You also need to be aware that your mother can’t give away her assets to qualify for Medicaid faster. Medicaid offi - cials will look at their fi nancial records going back fi ve years (except in California which has a 30-month look-back rule) to root out suspicious asset transfers. If they fi nd one, her Medicaid coverage will be delayed a certain length of time, according to a formula that divides the transfer amount by the average monthly cost of nursing home care in their state. So, for example, if your mom lives in a state where the average monthly nursing home cost is $8,000 and she gave away cash or other assets worth $160,000, she would be ineligible for benefi ts for 20 months ($160,000 divided by $8,000 = 20). Spousal Protection Medicaid also has special rules (known as the community spouse resource allowance) for married couples when one spouse enters a nursing home, and the other spouse remains at home. In these cases, the healthy spouse can keep one half of the couple’s assets up to $154,140 (this amount varies by state), the family home, all the furniture and household goods and one automobile. The healthy spouse is also entitled to keep a portion of the couple’s monthly income – between $2,465 and $3,854. Any income above that goes toward the cost of the nursing home recipient’s care. What about Medicare? Medicare, the federal health insurance program for seniors 65 and older, and some younger people with disabilities, does not pay for long-term care. It only helps pay up to 100 days of rehabilitative nursing home care, which must occur after a three-day hospital stay. For more information, contact your state Medicaid office. You can also get help from your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (see ShipHelp.org), which provides free counseling on Medicare and Medicaid 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. ior

Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 9, 2024 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 14 Breezy, Beautiful Hike from 1:30–3:30 p.m. Join the Park Interpreter for this weekly guided hike! Each trip will highlight natural and historic features that make Breakheart unique. Hikes will be moderately paced and range from two to three miles over sometimes uneven and rocky terrain; best for ages eight years and up. Meet at the Visitor ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ SAUGUS BOARD OF SELECTMEN Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the Saugus Board of Selectmen will conduct a public hearing for a Special Permit on the request of owner/manager Shova Lagoon Gajmer, 81 School St, Saugus, MA. Name of proposed business: KPS Esthetics and Threading, LLC for eyebrow threading, face & body waxing, facials, eyelash extensions, and massage. Business location: 27 Essex Street, Saugus, MA. This Public Hearing will be held at the Saugus Town Hall, Second floor auditorium, Saugus, MA on August 20, 2024, at 7:05 PM. Debra Panetta, Chairman Meredith K. Casagrande Clerk July 26, August 9, 2024 ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ SAUGUS BOARD OF SELECTMEN Public Hearing Notice The Selectmen will conduct a public hearing to amend the Town’s Traffic Rules & Regulations Article IX, Section 8: “Obedience to Isolated Stop Signs” by posting a “Stop” sign to be placed on the right side of Mt. Vernon Street, at the intersection with Laurel Street. The sign should be the standard STOP sign designated R-1-1 by the MUTCD and the standard white STOP sign to be painted on the ground. This public hearing will be held on August 20, 2024 at 7:10, Saugus Town Hall, second floor auditorium. 298 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906. Signed: Debra Panetta, Chairman Meredith Casagrande, Clerk August 9, 2024 CHaRM Center is open The Town of Saugus announced that the CHaRM Center is open Wednesday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents will be required to buy a $25 StickASKS | FROM PAGE 15 that is equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of 750 watts or less, which meets the requirements of a Class 1 electric bicycle or a Class 2 electric bicycle. Q: What’s the difference between Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes? what prison known as The Rock? 1. How are Bourbon, High and Fifth similar? 2. What 1927 baseball team had a lineup of six batters known as Murderers’ Row? 3. On Aug. 9, 1854, what book having a title that is the name of a New England pond was published? 4. What bird with a name starting with “pt” has species that are the state birds of Alaska and Nunavut province? 5. How are the snatch and the clean & jerk similar? 6. August 10 is National Lazy Day; what singer cowrote “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay”? 7. What city has hosted the Summer Olympics at the highest altitude? 8. What chocolate cake is named after a hotel in Vienna? 9. On Aug. 11, 1934, the first convicts arrived at 10. Who was Gorgeous George, who was known for “Pomp and Circumstance”? 11. On Aug. 12, 1961, what country started to construct the Berlin Wall? 12. How are slippery, American and cedar similar? 13. What is Jutland? 14. On Aug. 13, 2004, what American chef died whose TV kitchen was donated to the Smithsonian? 15. How are cinnamon, cloves, fennel seeds, pepper and Center. Rain cancels. On Fridays throughout August, the Visitor Center will host a Kidleidoscope from 10:30–11:30 a.m. Come join our park interpreter for a story time and nature walk! Complete a small craft and explore the woods! Walks are gently paced and approximately one mile, though not accessible for strollers; appropriate for families with children three to five years old. Meet at the Visitor Center. There will be Family Fishing on Saturdays throughout August from 9:30–11:00 a.m. at Camp Nihan (131 Walnut St.). Join our park interpreter for a drop-in fishing program! Learn how to fish, what fish live in our ponds and how to catch and release responsibly. Bait and a handful of rods will be provided, but feel free to bring your own gear and fish with us and share your tips! No license is required to fish in this program; appropriate for families with children five years old and up. Meet at Camp Nihan. Rain cancels. er to use the Compost Facilities as well as to recycle hard plastics. The rest of the Facility’s features are free to use for any Saugus resident. Residents are also allowed three TVs or computers/CRT monitors for free per household each year. The Town of Saugus reserves the right to refuse any material if quantity or quality is questionable. The final date the CHaRM Center will be open for the season is December 14. However, the Facility will be open the following winter dates, weather permitting: January 18, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; February 15, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; March 15, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please contact Solid Waste/ Recycling Coordinator Scott A. Brazis at 781-231-4036 with any questions. Brick program for Saugus War Monument 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 pricA: Class 1 are pedal-assist only, and the motor ceases to provide assistance when the bike reaches 20 mph. The motor can’t exceed 750 watts. The Class 2 e-bike includes a throttle and also ceases to assist at speeds above 20 mph. There’s also a Class 3 e-bike which is pedal-assist, but continues to help until you hit 28 mph, star anise similar? 16. What baseball player was nicknamed Mr. November after hitting MLB’s first November homer? 17. On Aug. 14, 1959, Magic Johnson was born; he was a star in what sport? 18. What film features 15 puppies kidnapped by Cruella De Vil? 19. The name “earth” is native to what people: Anglo-Saxons, Egyptians or Greeks? 20. On Aug. 15, 1955, the first management contract between Colonel Tom Parker and what singer was signed? ing is $100 for a 4” X 8” brick (three lines) or $200 for an 8” X 8” brick (five lines). Each line is a maximum of 15 characters. The improvement and upkeep of the monument on the corner of Winter and Central Streets rely on the generosity of donors through fundraising. The brick application must be in by Sept. 10 to ensure the bricks will be ready for Veterans Day. Please contact Corinne Riley at 781-231-7995 for more information and applications. About The Saugus Advocate We welcome press releases, news announcements, freelance articles and courtesy photos from the community. Our deadline is noon Wednesday. If you have a story idea, an article or 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. which restricts it from most bike paths and trails. One thing to keep in mind is that you are not allowed to ride an e-bike on a natural surface. They’re almost impossible to ride on a natural trail. Q: How safe is it for you to ride your e-bike on the rail trail? ASKS | SEE PAGE 18 ANSWERS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. They are names of famous streets (in New Orleans, England and NYC [Fifth Avenue], respectively) New York Yankees “Walden” by Henry David Thoreau Ptarmigan They are weightlifting contests at the Olympics. Otis Redding Mexico City Sacher torte (Hotel Sacher) Alcatraz 10. A pro wrestler who used that music for his entrance 11. East Germany 12. They are types of elm trees native to America. 13. A peninsula in Denmark 14. Julia Child 15. They comprise traditional Chinese fivespice powder. 16. Derek Jeter 17. Basketball 18. “101 Dalmatians” 19. Anglo-Saxons (from eorthe and erda, which mean the ground below) 20. Elvis Presley

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 9, 2024 Page 17 OBITUARIES Daniel “Sandy” Zeitz, Jr. the ocean at Bailey’s Hill, and playing Little League Baseball. A longtime resident of SauO f Saugus. Passed away peacefully on July 25, 2024 at the Massachusetts General Hospital after a brief illness. Dan, nicknamed Sandy to all his family, and Otto to childhood friends, grew up in Nahant where he spent summers pulling lobster traps, swimming at Short Beach, jumping off rocks into gus, he worked as a UPS delivery driver for 25 years before retiring in 2009. Sandy was the son of the late Daniel C. Zeitz, Sr. and Elizabeth (Betty) Zeitz (Mitchell). He is survived by his wife Lillian (Colantuoni) with whom he shared 54 years of marriage; son Dan and his wife Brandi, his loving grandsons Joey and Danny who were the lights of his life; son David and his partner Michelle; his sister, Linda Lehman, and a nephew and niece. Daniel was predeceased by his beloved daughter, Karen. 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She was formerly employed in the legal department of Houghton Mifflin Publishing Company in Boston. Ellen was the cherished daughter of the late John A and Helen (Burke) O’Leary. She is survived by her brothers, John of Hanover, NH and Dennis and his wife, Lois, of Peabody, MA. She also leaves behind her nieces and WONG | FROM PAGE 5 around animals. It also inserts language giving DCF the right to request “any information necessary” to determine the potential safety risks toward the child or animal from the foster parent. In addition, the bill prohibits DCF from basing its decision on child placement in a foster home on what breed of dog resides in the home. House Bill 4912, An Act regulating the practice and licensure of veterinary technicians – This bill would establish licensure requirements and regulation of veterinary technicians in Massachusetts through the state’s Board of Registration in Veterinary Medicine. The bill would also add three licensed veterinary technicians to the board, while also distinguishing between veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants. nephews, Kaitlin, Meagan, DJ and Ryan, and great nieces and nephews, Connor, Lena, Jonathan and Daniel. She will be missed by her many close cousins and friends. A funeral mass for Ellen will be celebrated at Sacred Hearts Parish, 297 Main Street, Malden on Thursday, August 8th at 10:00am. Visitation will be held at the church between 9:00am and 10:00am prior to the Mass. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ellen’s name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, one of her favorite charities. https://www.stjude.org ~ 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. 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Page 18 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 9, 2024 ASKS | FROM PAGE 16 A: I would have to say it’s gotten a lot better, and that goes along with the police officers who are patrolling it. I still see some people driving on the trail with motor scooters and other vehicles that shouldn’t be there. I tried to stop a girl on a motor scooter. She told me to go “F” myself and kept riding. I’ve seen other people on mopeds who have no business on the rail trail. The Saugus police help out a lot on their patrols. But there are problems that need to be addressed. Q: Is there anything else that you would like to share about e-bikes? A: While e-bikes offer nuWe follow Social Distancing Guidelines! merous benefits, ensuring public safety through comprehensive regulation is crucial. E-bikes do pose risks to pedestrians and other cyclists. I think there’s a need for a balanced approach that promotes e-bike usage while prioritizing public safety. Finally, there needs to be a call to action for policymakers, industry stakeholders and the public to collaborate on safety measures. CONCERT | FROM PAGE 7 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. Licensed & Insured Free Estimates Carpentry * Kitchen & Bath * Roofs * Painting Decks * Siding * Carrijohomeimprovement.com Call 781-710-8918 * Saugus, MA General Contractor * Interior & Exterior Frank Berardino MA License 31811 • 24 - Hour Service • Emergency Repairs BERARDINO Plumbing & Heating Residential & Commercial Service Gas Fitting • Drain Service 617.699.9383 Senior Citizen Discount * Crack Repairing * Pot Hole Filling * Striping Handicapped Spaces * Free Estimates Tom’s Seal Coating Call Gary: 978-210-4012 gus Public Library and will continue each Wednesday evening through the summer from 6 to 8 p.m., weather permitting. Here’s the remaining performances of the2024 lineup: August 14: Ditto (Folk & Rock: 60s and 70s). August 21: Headlands (Folk, Country, Americana Pop). August 28: JumpStreet (Rock, R&B, Blues and Jazz). The concert series celebrates local musical talents and creates opportunities for residents and visitors to engage with the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site during evening hours. The concerts are held on the upper lawn located at 244 Central St. in Saugus. Bring your own chair or blanket and enjoy live music at the Iron Works. Clean-Outs! We take and dispose from cellars, attics, garages, yards, etc. Call Robert at: 781-844-0472

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 9, 2024 Page 19 JUST SOLD! STUNNING 3-BEDROOM HOME IN SAUGUS, MA FINDS NEW OWNERS! $599,000 ROOMMATE WANTED IN CLEAN, QUIET HOME ON ESSEX STREET, SAUGUS Roommate wanted in clean, quiet, private, convenient location on Essex Street Saugus near MBTA 426 bus stop and very close to Rt. 1 and area amenities such as walking trail, and park. This comfortable environment you will share with an active woman in her 60s. Your 10.5" x 11.5" bedroom has a good size closet, a bed, and a chair. You will share the bathroom, the fully appliance eat in kitchen. Wi FI and cable included. Off street parking included. Total move-in cost is $2500 (1st month: $1000, security deposit: $1000, broker fee: $500). Prospective tenant must fill out standard rental application, provide records, and pay 32.95 for credit/background check. Showing by appointment only on Saturdays from 12 to 2 PM | We adhere to Fair Housing Guidelines. Call Peter 781-820-5690 6 Granite Rd, Saugus MA OPEN HOUSE: August 11 | 12pm - 2pm Welcome to this charming 8-room, 3-bedroom home, featuring a cozy farmer's porch and spacious rooms. The first floor includes a living room, dining room with double sliding doors, kitchen, and a small room, plus front and rear mudrooms. Discover hardwood floors under the carpet throughout. Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms, an additional room, and access to a walk-up attic for storage or expansion. Enjoy outdoor living with a deck and driveway. Updates include a new roof (2021), front stairs, and rear deck. Conveniently located near Boston, transportation, and the airport. Discover this charming home nestled on a beautiful, tree-studded lot. The first floor features a sunlit family room, perfect for gatherings, and an oak kitchen with gleaming hardwood floors. The main bedroom is a true retreat with its own private balcony and his-and-her closets. With 2.5 baths, a spacious deck for outdoor entertaining, and a convenient garage, this home offers both comfort and functionality. Enjoy a serene, private setting with a set-back location, while still having easy access to all amenities. For more information, contact Christina at 603-670-3353 or infowithmango@gmail.com. $2,900/month Spacious, private, is floor 2 b.r. apartment right on bus line in Saugus. 2 generous bedrooms with great closet space. Large eat in kitchen with ample cabinets and refrigerator. Large living room. This is equivalent to half a house. Beautiful fenced in yard, off street parking for 2 cars, laundry hook ups. Small pet allowed under 25 lbs. $2,900 / month. First, security and 1 month broker fee. Credit and background check required. Call Peter 781-820-5690 CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION 781-558-1091 infowithmango@gmail.com www.mnagorealtyteam.com $649,000 This charming home features a legal accessory dwelling unit for extended family or rental income. The main floor has a bedroom and full bath, with three more bedrooms upstairs and an accessory unit on the lower level. Hardwood floors and a kitchen with stainless steel appliances, including a new electric stove, provide modern convenience. Located near Market Basket, the commuter rail, shopping centers, and major highways, commuting and access to downtown Boston are easy. Enjoy the perfect blend of suburban tranquility and urban accessibility. $599,000 Under Agreement

Page 20 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 9, 2024 FOR SALE FOR SALE- WELL-MAINTAINED COLONIAL STYLE HOME. 1ST FLOOR FEATURES UPDATED KITCHEN WITH SS APPLIANCES, LEADING TO A WRAPAROUND SCREENED IN PORCH. DINING ROOM WITH SLIDERS TO A LARGE DECK GREAT FOR SUMMER ENJOYMENT. LIVING ROOM AND AN UPDATED HALF BATH. 2ND FLOOR OFFERS 3 BEDROOMS WITH A SPACIOUS UPDATED FULL BATH. 3RD FLOOR OFFER A GRACIOUS MAIN BEDROOM WITH 2 WALK IN CLOSETS, VAULTED CEILING, AND A BEAUTIFUL FULL BATH WITH DOUBLE VANITY, TILED WALK-IN SHOWER WITH A HAND WAND AND JETTED SOAKING TUB WITH LIGHTING AND A CIRCULATOR FOR MAINTAINING WATER TEMP. THIS HOME OFFERS GAS HEAT AS WELL AS CENTRAL AIR ON THE 1ST TWO FLOORS AND A MINI SPLIT FOR THE MAIN BEDROOM. THERE IS A NEW ON DEMAND HOT WATER HEATER, FURNACE, MAIN DRAIN, PLUMBING AND ELECTRIC AS WELL. SAUGUS $750,000 CALL RHONDA 781-706-0842 FOR RENT COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE FOR RENTPRIME LOCATION. PROFESSIONAL BUILDING JUST OUTSIDE OF SAUGUS CENTER. PLENTY OF PARKING. THIS SPACE IS PERFECT FOR LAWYERS OFFICE, INSURANCE COMPANY, REAL ESTATE OFFICE, MORTGAGE COMPANY. WALK IN AREA, SEPARATE OFFICES, RECEPTION AREA, MENS AND WOMAN'S BATHROOMS, COMMON CONFERENCE ROOM. CONVENIENT TO ROUTE 1. SPACE COULD BE SHARED, SPLIT OR THE ENTIRE SPACE COULD BE LEASED. SAUGUS $25 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 MOBILE HOMES • GREAT YOUNG ONE BEDROOM UNIT IN A VERY DESIRABLE PARK IN MOVE IN CONDITION. 2 CAR PARKING. LOW PARK RENT OF 410 DANVERS 79,900 • LOT AVAILABLE IN DESIRABLE FAMILY ESTATES COOPERATIVE MOBILE PARK. APPROX 120' X 30' SEWER AND WATER BRING YOUR UNIT AND HAVE A BRAND NEW BEAUTIFUL HOME....COOP FEE IS ONY 300- 350 A MONTH PEABODY $84,900 • LARGE SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM ON CORNER LOT. NEW RUBBER ROOF. PEABODY $89,900 COMING SOON COMING SOON- BRAND NEW CONSTRUCTION! TWO TOWNHOUSE CONDOS. EACH UNIT HAS 3 BEDROOMS, 2.5 BATHS, HARDWOOD FLOORING, GAS HEAT, CENTRAL AIR, FINISHED LOWER LEVEL AND GARAGE. SAUGUS CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 DANIELLE VENTRE FOR SALE FOR SALE- CONTRACTOR SPECIAL! NEEDS WORK, BUT WORTH THE EFFORT, HOUSE HAS GREAT POTENTIAL. BRING YOUR IDEAS TO THIS 3000 SQFT COLONIAL FEATURING 6 BEDROOMS AND 2 BATHS WITH OVER 3 FLOORS OF LIVING SPACE (NOT INCLUDING WALK-OUT LL). BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL WOODWORK, 5 FIREPLACES, 10’ CEILINGS. VINYL SIDING, NICE SIZE LOT. PARKING FOR 6+ CARS. SAUGUS $799,900 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 978-987-9535 CALL HER FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS • BEAUTIFUL UPDATED HUGE DOUBLE LEVEL YARD. MANY NEW FEATURES INCLUDE NEW FLOORING THROUGHOUT, NEW SIDING AND SKIRTING, NEW OIL TANK AND HOT WATER, NEWER ROOF, NEWER SHED NEW AC .THIS WAS ORIGINALLY A 2 BEDROOM, AND CAN BE CONVERTED BACK TO 2 BEDROOM PEABODY $169,900 LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL? • VERY WELL MAINTAINED AND UPDATED UNIT IN VERY DESIRABLE PINE GROVE MOBILE PARK. LARGE PORCH AND DECK, SHED GREAT LEVEL YARD, NEWER FLOORING AND WINDOWS. LAUNDRY HOOK UP SHOWS PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP. PEABODY $169,900 • BEAUTIFUL HOME IN PINE GROVE MOBILE PARK OFF OF ROUTE 114 MUST BE SEEN. UPDATED THROUGHOUT WITH SHINY HARDWOOD FLOORS, HUGE CORNER DOUBLE LOT 2 YEAR OLD PITCHED ROOF, 4 CAR PARKING, FULL SIZE LAUNDRY PEABODY $182,900 • TWO NEW PRE CONSTRUCTION MANUFACTURED HOMES. BOTH ONE BED WITH MANY UPGRADES FROM CAR PARKING TO FULL SIZE LAUNDRY, SO MUCH MORE. DANVERS $199,900 • SHADY OAKS PHASE 2 NEW CONSTRUCTION: 2 NEW MANUFACTURED 2 BEDROOM UNITS DANVERS $249,900 CALL ERIC 781-223-0289 FOR SALE FOR SALE- TWO BEDROOM TWO BATHS NEW PAINT BRAND NEW HEATING SYSTEM. TOP FLOOR. TWO CAR PARKING ONE IN GARAGE. ELEVATOR LOCATED ON BUS LINE TO BOSTON. REVERE $459,900 CALL RHONDA 781-706-0842 BUILDABLE LOT • SAUGUS $125,000 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 FOR FURTHER DETAILS

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