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SAUGUS Saugus’ Only Local Weekly News Source! OCODDV C TECATAAT Vol. 25, No. 33 -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 781-233-4446 Friday, August 19, 2022 REMEMBERING A HOMETOWN HERO Investigation clears offi cer DA Blodgett determines there is no basis to prosecute offi cer in last year’s shooting death of a Saugus woman S tephanie Gerardi died in her Alfred Road home on Aug. 14 of last year after a Saugus Police Offi cer drew his gun and fi red three shots at her, one of them striking her in the head. Offi - cer Sean Murphy told investigators he feared for the lives of himself and fellow offi cer David Harris as the 38-yearold woman charged toward them with a large kitchen knife raised over her head. It took about a year for Essex County District Attorney Jonathan W. Blodgett’s Offi ce to complete its investigation into the offi cer-involved shooting death and issue a fi nding that Offi cer Murphy should not be held criminally responsible for Gerardi’s INVESTIGATION | SEE PAGE 2 A PROUD SAUGONIAN: Retired Saugus fi refi ghter Chuck Shipulski loved to display his patriotic pride in the front yard of his Main Street home. He also demonstrated a great passion for the town, working for four decades as a member of the Saugus Fire Department. He died last week at age 72. See inside for more photos and story. (Saugus Advocate fi le photo by Mark E. Vogler) ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS....One level living offers 6 rooms and lots of potential. Home features hardwood floors though out, eat-in kitchen, 3 bedrooms and a 1st floor laundry room that could be used as a 4th bedroom if needed, (original laundry hook-up is still in basement.) Move-in condition, but in need of updating. Nice side street location, close to schools and public bus route. Offered at $459,000. 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com A NGELO’S FULL SERVICE Regular Unleaded $3.879 Mid Unleaded $4.359 Super $4.739 Diesel Fuel $4.649 44 Years of Excellence!! 1978-2022 KERO $8.99 DEF $4.75 9 DYED ULS $4.149 9 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS Hours: Mon. - Wed. 6AM - 6PM / Thurs. & Fri. 6AM - 7PM / Sat. 7AM - 5PM / Sun. 9AM-1PM KILLED BY A POLICEMAN: Stephanie Gerardi, a Saugus mother of two children, died in an offi cer-involved shooting in her home on Aug. 14, 2021. An investigation by the Essex County District Attorney’s Offi ce recently determined that Saugus Offi - cer Sean Murphy won’t be criminally charged. Prices subject to change Ask about our Heating Oil Conditioner! FLEET

Page 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 19, 2022 INVESTIGATION | FROM PAGE 1 death. “Judging the actions of Officer Sean Murphy from the perspective of a reasonable officer at the scene and in that moment in time, the shooting of Stephanie Gerardi does not support criminal homicide charges against Officer Murphy,” Blodgett concluded in a five-page report detailing the year-long investigation. “At the moment that he shot and killed Gerardi, Officer Murphy reasonably believed that his life and that of Officer David Harris were in imminent danger,” Blodgett said. “Based upon all of the evidence in this case, this Office will not pursue criminal charges against Officer Murphy.” The investigation found that at 4:32 p.m. on August 14, 2021, Gerardi’s sister and cousin called police to report that Gerardi, whom Saugus Police had assisted in the past, was making suicidal statements, according to a recent press release issued by Blodgett’s office. Four Saugus Police Officers were dispatched to Gerardi’s home at 3 Alfred Rd., where they found her inside the home. After a brief conversation, Gerardi turned suddenly to the kitchen and got a large kitchen knife and proceeded to advance rapidly at the officers with the knife overhead. Officer Murphy fired his weapon three times, killing Gerardi. The investigation included a review of interviews with witnesses and responding Saugus and Lynnfield Police Officers, evidence collected at the scene, police radio transmissions, evidence and witness statements from the scene, information from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, Massachusetts State Police Crime Scene Services, Crime Lab and Firearm Identification Section. The District Attorney’s Office has referred the case to the Saugus Police Department for whatever internal administrative review is deemed appropriate. (Editor’s Note: Below is the final report issued recently by Essex County District Attorney Jonathan W. Blodgett on his office’s investigation of the Aug. 14, 2021, fatal shooting of Stephanie Gerardi by Saugus Police Officer Sean Murphy.) FINDINGS OF ESSEX COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY JONATHAN W. BLODGETT REGARDING OFFICER INVOLVED FATAL SHOOTING OF STEPHANIE GERARDI IN SAUGUS ON AUGUST 14, 2021. The Essex District Attorney’s Office and the Massachusetts State Police assigned to the Essex District Attorney’s Office have concluded the investigation into the fatal shooting of Stephanie Gerardi, by the Saugus Police at 3 Alfred Road, Saugus on August 14, 2021. Based upon a thorough review of the facts surrounding the shooting and application of the case law pertaining to the use of force to defend oneself or another, it is determined that officers reasonably believed Gerardi posed an immediate threat of killing or seriously injuring them or others. Accordingly, this office will not pursue criminal homicide charges against the officer who shot Gerardi. Framework for the Investigation The Essex District Attorney’s Office, by statute, has the duty and authority to oversee all death investigations in Essex County. The purpose of the investigation is solely to decide the narrow question whether criminal homicide charges against any of the involved officers are supportable under the law and could be proved beyond a reasonable doubt. A determination as to whether the actions of the involved police officer could constitute a criminal act must be considered in light of the applicable case law on the use of force by law enforcement. To be a lawful use of deadly force, the actions of the officers must be objectively reasonable in light of all of the facts and circumstances confronting them at the scene. The determination of such reasonableness is judged from the perspective of a reasonable officer at the scene and in that moment in time and not through the perspective of hindsight. As stated by the United States Supreme Court, “The calculus of reasonableness must embody allowance for the fact that police officers are often forced to make split-second judgments – in circumstances that are tense, uncertain and rapidly evolving – about the amount of force that is necessary in a particular situation.” Graham v. Connor, 490 U.S, 386, 396-397 (1989). The investigation included a review of the following: interviews of witnesses who were in contact with Stephanie Gerardi during the time leading up to the shooting and/or were in the home when the shooting occurred; interviews with the Saugus Police Officers and paramedics present at the scene at the time of the shooting and in the immediate aftermath; evidence found at the scene; Saugus Police radio transmissions; and reports of the Medical Examiner and Massachusetts State Police ballistician. Background Information Stephanie Gerardi lived at 3 Alfred Road in Saugus with her two sisters, Deanna and Stacey; her two children; and Deanna’s thirteen-year-old son. She was 37 years old. When Stephanie1 was in her mid-twenties she began to INVESTIGATION | SEE PAGE 7

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 19, 2022 Page 3 The Passing of a Saugus Firefi ghting Legend Chuck Shipulski, who spent four decades working for the town’s Fire Department, dies at 72 By Mark E. Vogler D uring his 40 years working at the Saugus Fire Department up until early 2013, fellow firefighters addressed Charles (Chuck) Russell Shipulski by his nickname – “Coach.” Shipulski was indeed respected as a dedicated coach of youth sports, including Saugus Youth Hockey, Saugus Pop Warner and Saugus National Little League. But young and inexperienced firefighters he worked with during his long and illustrious career looked up to him as a great mentor who was always willing to share his expertise. Fire Captain William Cross said that although Shipulski had retired from the department approximately 10 years ago, it was a sad time for the department after attending his wake Tuesday night. “The best word to describe him was he was a ‘Saugus guy,’” Cross said. “He loved being from Saugus.” Cross knew Shipul sk i since he was young, noting he was always talented, playing guitar and involved in carpentry. He had talked to him a few weeks ago. The legendary firefighter, who served under five Saugus Fire Chiefs, died unexpectedly last week (Thursday, Aug. 11) with his family by his side. He was 72. Fire Chief Michael NewFirefi ghter Charles Shipulski served the town for 40 years. (Courtesy photos, Fire Captain Richard Porter) bury said Shipulski’s career spanned nearly five decades. “He was a great firefighter but was also part of the fabric of the community,” Newbury said Wednesday. “He coached all his kids in sports.” Newbury added that Shipulski lived right on Main Street; thus, people always stopped by daily, and he was never able to get any yard work done. He worked tirelessly at any emergency scene and was awarded many commendations, according to Newbury. Shipulski leaves his wife of 53 years, Karen (Sheldon) Shipulski; his children, Kristin Shipulski of Saugus, Kara Shipulski of North Reading and Jason and his wife Kristy Shipulski of Melrose; his grandchildren, Ben and Charlie Cooper of North Reading and Kiley Shipulski of Melrose; his brother Edward Shipulski of Methuen; Put Your Success To Work. his sister, Jane Terranova, and her husband, John, of Methuen. He was predeceased by his parents Edward and Dorothy Shipulski and his brother Daniel Shipulski. A Funeral Mass was held on Wednesday (Aug.17) at St. Theresa’s Church in North Reading. The Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home of Saugus was in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the Saugus Firefighters Relief Association (https://saugusfirereliefassociation.com). Shipulski was a lifelong resident of Saugus. A 1967 graduate of Saugus High School, he played numerous sports, including football, baseball and later softball. Af ter gr adua t ion, he worked in the construction field. But his father-in-law’s “Anytime we have a problem or a question, we know who to ask. We are very appreciative of AFCNS!” Sandra, Caregiver to Daughter, Kim w e brother, who happened to be a firefighter, urged Shipulski to seek a career FIREFIGHTING | SEE PAGE 5 978-281-2612 AdultFosterCareNS.com Your next smart decision is what to do with your success. Easy choice, multiply it. 1.50%APY* Business Money Market Ask about our in-office business concierge service. *New Money Only. Minimum Deposit to earn interest is $50,000. For existing Everett Bank Business customers, an additional deposit of $10,000 is required.

Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 19, 2022 A chance to be heard Board of Health’s Landfill Subcommittee will accept public comment next week on WiN Waste innovations’ $15 million offer By Mark E. Vogler I s $15 million adequate compensation to the town in return for allowing WIN Waste Innovations to continue using its ash landGerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 Dan 1972 R.Y.O. TOBACCO ---------TUBES CIGAR SMOKERS DELIGHT! 15 Handmade Cigars - Long Leaf - individually wrapped plus a $19. Surprise $43.95 fill on Route 107 for an additional 25 years? 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WIN Waste Innovations is expected to reach capacity at the ash landfill located near its trash-to-energy plant within two years, according to WIN Waste Innovations Vice President of Environment James Connolly. “What we are asking is that we continue using the monofil on the same footprint with the same environmental controls, rather than trucking the ash to facilities that could be hours away, with environmental impacts that longhaul trucking would present,” Connolly told the subcommittee last month. “We’re proposing to share economic benefits,” he said. The key component of the agreement outlined by Connolly in his PowerPoint presentation to the Board of Health’s Landfill Subcommittee is the one providing “a $15-million economic benefit – a lump sum payment of $12 million plus $125,000 in 25 annual payments (for a total additional value of $3 million).” “If required to spend more than $5 million in capital to operate beyond Valley Fill, WIN Waste pays the town $10 million, including: approximately $10 million paid at a rate of $2.50 per ton.” The PowerPoint presentation also noted that capital improvements made at the plant would generate additional tax revenue. WIN Waste Innovation’s proposed Host Community Agreement, if approved by the town and the state, would also require WIN Waste Innovations to: · Reduce NOx and other emissions below current permit limits in place at time of agreement that are protective of public health and environment. · Conduct optimization testing to determine levels of additional NOx reductions. · Fund the installation of one standalone, ambient NOx monitoring station in Saugus. · Request the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to update its 2016 health study of Saugus residents as it relates to the plant’s operations and the landfill. · Provide $26,000 per year to fund an independent third-party consultant to inspect the waste-to-energy facility and monofil. “Being a good corporate citizen and community partner is paramount in what we do and we present the proposed Host Community Agreement in that spirit,” Connolly said. The subcommittee will meet several times before making its recommendation to the full Board of Health on whether to accept or reject WIN Waste’s proposed Community Host Agreement. It’s important to note that it will take many more meetings involving several town and state agencies before a Host Community Agreement becomes a reality, according to Cogliano. A major obstacle to any deal would be whether the state Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) would allow extending the life of the ash landfill. “According to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), no new landfills or expansions of landfills are allowed in an Area of Critical Environmental Concern,” Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Debra Panetta said. 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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 19, 2022 Page 5 Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home owner Ciccarelli dies at 86 P aul F. Ciccarelli, of Saugus, owner of the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home in Saugus, died on August 11 at the, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. He was 86. Ciccarelli leaves his wife, Mary (Porcella) Ciccarelli, with whom he had been married for 62 years. He was born in East Boston and was raised in Orient Heights. He was a graduate of St. Lazarus School, Christopher Columbus High School, Boston State College FIREFIGHTING | FROM PAGE 3 change to the local fire service. He passed the exam in 1972 and soon joined the Saugus Fire Department. Shipulski was a true hometown hero and received several commendations for saving lives in the line of duty. He was the 2007 recipient of the Thomas R. Linskey Award of Merit – the Fire Department’s most prestigious award – which recognizes meritorious service and heroic acts. The Saugus Board of Selectmen honored him with a citation in May 2008 for saving a girl’s life while he was off duty. While having dinner, Shipulski’s daughter noticed a neighbor who was running around in distress – the victim of an apparent drug overdose. Shipulski revived the girl by administering CPR. Selectman Jeff Cicolini said Tuesday that Shipulski was a wonderful guy and a pleasure to talk to. “I always enjoyed our conversations about the status of the town and of local sports teams in Dunkin’ Donuts,” Cicolini said. “My heartfelt condolences go out to his entire family; may he rest in eternal peace.” Selectwoman Corinne Riley called Shipulski a decorated and highly respected Saugus firefighter for 40 years. “Simply put, he was a hero here in Saugus, and as a first responder could be relied upon in emergencies,” Riley said on Tuesday. “I was very saddened to hear of his passing.” Riley added that the Shipulskis are wonderful people in town, and her heartfelt condolences go out to Karen, Kristen and the rest of his family, noting that he will be sorely missed. Selectwoman Debra Panetta said Shipulski re - and New England Institute of Applied Anatomy & Science (NEI). He was a schoolteacher and football coach before becoming a funeral director. Ciccarelli was a Past President of the Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association, a member of Selected Independent Funeral Homes, retired Board of Director for the Saugus Bank (now known as North Shore Bank), member of the Massachusetts “100 Club,” Saugus Chamber of Commerce, the Lynn Yacht Club, Saugus Knights of Columbus Council #1829 and the Saugus ITAM Club. He loved sailing, boating and saltwater fi shing. He was also a talented woodworker, creating dollhouses for family and friends, building furniture for the funeral home and both St. Margaret’s and Blessed Sacrament Churches in Saugus. He was a disabled veteran of the United States Air Force. Besides his wife, Ciccarelli leaves his children – Ann Ciccarelli, Michael Ciccarelli & his wife Carol (Savage) – all of Saugus, his grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. At Paul’s request in lieu of fl owers donations in his memory may be made to the Dr. James D. Chang Cardiac Research Fund c/o Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, CVI-Cardiovascular Clinic, Shapiro 7, Boston, MA 02215. A funeral Mass was held at Blessed Sacrament Church. He was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett. Paul F. Ciccarelli (Courtesy photo) Retired fi refi ghter Chuck Shipulski in uniform ceived many awards for going above and beyond, adding that he was deeply involved with the town. “My sincere condolences to his family,” Panetta said, adding that she met him a few times. FIREFIGHTING | SEE PAGE 6

Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 19, 2022 FIREFIGHTING | FROM PAGE 5 Shipulski and Lt. Joe Champoux were credited with risking their own lives to save another in their response to a house fire on Memorial Day in 1976. He recognized the burning house as the home of a High School friend. The two firefighters rushed into the home without their oxygen masks to rescue his friend’s father – who was trapped on the second floor and unable to call for help because he was deaf and mute. Shipulski and Champoux responded to a rattling doorknob, kicked down the door and rescued the man. For that, they received department commendations for bravery and saving the man’s life. In addition to his firefighting career, Shipulski was a talented carpenter who worked on many homes throughout New England. During the summer months he enjoyed spending time at his cottage on Newfound Lake in New Hampshire, which he rebuilt himself. Shipulski’s family was the center of his life, and his greatest joys came from being with his kids and grandchildren. He was an avid sports fan. He also loved to putter around in his yard on Main Street, where he often displayed his patriotic pride on the Fourth of July and other patriotic holidays with flowers, festive garden flags, a bench painted like an American flag, a “God Bless America”’ sign and plenty of red, white and blue. Tara Vocino contributed to this report. The late Charles Shipulski is shown on the job. THIS WEEK ON SAUGUS TV Sunday, Aug. 21 from 9–11 p.m. on Channel 8 – “Sunday Night Stooges” (The Three Stooges). Monday, Aug. 22 all day on Channel 8 – “Movie Monday” (classic movies). Tuesday, Aug. 23 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 9 – Board of Selectmen from Aug. 18. Wednesday, Aug. 24 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 9 – Planning Board Meeting from Aug. 18. Thursday, Aug. 25 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 9 – WIN Subcommittee Meeting from Aug. 17. Friday, Aug. 26 at 3:30 p.m. on Channel 8 – What’s Cookin’? with Mona Ahmad. Saturday, Aug. 27 at 11 a.m. on Channel 8 – Memories of the Boston Garden: Promoter Abe Ford. Saugus TV can be seen on Comcast Channels 8, 9 & 22. For complete schedules, please visit www.saugustv.org. ***programming may be subject to change without notice*** For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-233-4446 or info@advocatenews.net Monogram D4 Double siding Cedar impression half rounds Harvey Vinyl 64 Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Roofing •Free Estimates •Replacement Windows •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 19, 2022 Page 7 INVESTIGATION | FROM PAGE 2 show signs of mental illness leading to a diagnosis that she was bipolar with schizophrenic tendencies. Stephanie’s family had requested that Stephanie be sectioned pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 123, § 12(a) on multiple prior occasions. In the vast majority of these instances, this was done with the assistance of the Saugus Police. Stacey Gerardi had legal custody of Stephanie’s two children. Stacey also managed Stephanie’s medications and made sure that she took them daily as prescribed. At the time of her death Stephanie was prescribed lithium, olanzapine, and melatonin. In the months and weeks leading up to her death, the Gerardi sisters became concerned that Stephanie was either not taking her medications or that her medications needed to be adjusted. Stacey Gerardi reached out to Stephanie’s prescriber with her concerns but did not receive a call back. The Gerardi Family determines they need to have Stephanie sectioned In the fi ve months leading up to her death, Stephanie Gerardi’s sisters became increasingly concerned with her behavior. They observed her speech to be rapid and her behavior inconsistent. She would spend hours and hours cleaning her room and bathroom. The night before Stephanie died, Stacey heard her pacing and went upstairs to confront her. Stacey told Stephanie that she was getting sick again and that Stacey was going to call the next day. As it had been approximately two years since they had last sectioned Stephanie2, Stacey was unsure of how to go about doing it. At 1:13 PM on August 14, 2021, she reached out via messenger to Saugus Police Offi cer Dominic Montano, a longtime family friend, seeking advice. Montano initially suggested contacting Stephanie’s primary care doctor but Stacey responded that she did not have one. Montano then wrote “Okay then call it in to police. Tell them she’s suicidal. That will get her sectioned.” Stacey then expressed some concern as to whether she would be asked for details or whether she would be believed but it became clear that Montano was distracted by an event he was running at the time. The call to the Saugus Police Stacey called the Saugus Police at 4:32 PM on August 14, 2021. The call was made to the business line and, therefore, was not recorded. Dispatcher Henry Bilodeau took the call. Stacey was with her cousin, Sorina Viola, when she made the call and they report that both women were speaking. Bilodeau believed that he was only speaking to one party. Bilodeau’s recollection of the call is that Stacey reported that her heavily intoxicated sister was walking up and down the street barefoot and talking to her herself. She reported that Stephanie was “going crazy.” When asked specifically what had happened that day to cause her to call, Stacey reported that her sister had made statements that she would hurt herself or others. She further warned that Stephanie usually runs out the back door and hides when police arrive. Later in the call Stacey reported that she had received a text message from the home that Stephanie was now back in the house. Stacey’s recollection is that after removing herself and Stephanie’s young children from the home she met up with her boyfriend and with Viola. While the boyfriend tended to the kids, Stacey and Viola made the call from the car, parked on Lowell Street in Peabody, about fi ve miles away. Stacey described herself as very nervous about making that call which is why she wanted Viola’s assistance. Stacey reported that she told the dispatcher that her sister was pacing the street barefoot and talking to herself. She further reported that she could not have the two children exposed to that. Viola further told the dispatcher that Stephanie was not eating or drinking but that she had been drinking alcohol the night before with a neighbor. Both women report warning the police that Stephanie would run out the back door. As a result of the call, Bilodeau entered “Caller reports her sister has been drinking heavily and is making 05 statements.”3 Bilodeau dispatched four officers: Sean Murphy, Christopher Zelinski, David Harris, and Jacob Roy. Saugus Police offi cers are not equipped with Tasers nor are they equipped with body worn cameras. Bilodeau’s partner also dispatched an ambulance and noted that the address showed a “caution” in the Saugus PD inhouse system so that the paramedics should stage nearby before being directed to go in. Saugus Police respond to 3 Alfred Road Stacey Gerardi’s call came in just as offi cers were completing roll call so all four offi cers left the station simultaneously and drove in tanINVESTIGATION | SEE PAGE 8 Valid as of 8/11/2022* Open a 3-year CD with one of the region’s highest rates. Make your money work harder, longer, with our 3-year certificate of deposit account. 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Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 19, 2022 INVESTIGATION | FROM PAGE 7 dem, in marked cruisers, towards 3 Alfred Rd. The offi cers did not utilize lights or sirens. Offi cer Zelinski was the most familiar with the address but all were aware that Stephanie had a history of running and could become combative when learning she was being sectioned. Offi cer Zelinski overshot the address and parked his cruiser in such a way that he could cut Stephanie off if she fl ed. The other three pulled up in the area of, but not in front of, 3 Alfred Road. As the most senior offi cer on scene, it was understood that Officer Murphy would take the lead role. Offi - cer Roy went to the rear of the home in case Stephanie tried to run. As Officers Murphy and Harris approached on foot, they observed the front door open and saw Deanna Gerardi standing inside. Deanna gestured to her left and Stephanie emerged from the hallway. By this time Offi - cers Murphy and Harris were in the home. 3 Alfred Road is a cape style single level home with a fi nished basement. As you enter the home the living room is to your left, directly ahead of you, down a short hall is the kitchen. Just before you reach the kitchen the hall turns to the right leading you to the bedrooms. There is a half wall that divides the front hall way from the living room. Above the half wall is a decorative wooden structure. As a result, once you are past the initial entrance and access to the living room, you are in a hallway leading to the kitchen. The hallway is narrow at 3.514 feet wide. This is where Offi cers Harris and Murphy had reached when Stephanie emerged. Offi cer Harris was abreast of but just behind Offi cer Murphy due to the narLaw Offices of Terrence W. Kennedy 512 Broadway, Everett • Criminal Defense • Personal Injury • Medical Malpractice Tel: (617) 387-9809 Cell: (617) 308-8178 twkennedylaw@gmail.com row width of the hall. 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As he did this Stephanie pivoted into the kitchen and Murphy saw her reaching towards a wooden block on the counter. Deanna heard a portion of the conversation between Stephanie and the offi cers and saw Stephanie reach for the knife but did not see what happened next. Stephanie turned back holding a large kitchen knife which she raised over her head; she began moving rapidly towards the offi cers in the hallway. Both offi cers un-holstered their guns and Murphy yelled at her to drop the knife.4 Offi cer Murphy tried to back up but Harris was behind OUR OFFICE HAS MOVED TO 519 BROADWAY, EVERETT SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: Rocco Longo, Owner WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM him and both were trapped between the half wall and the hallway wall. Offi cer Murphy assured himself that Deanna was not in the line of fi re and fired three times at Stephanie. Offi cer Harris did not fi re only because he was concerned about fi ring over Offi cer Murphy. Stephanie collapsed to the fl oor and Offi - cer Murphy radioed for the ambulance to be stepped up and went to render aid. Deanna was screaming. Deanna’s boyfriend emerged from a bedroom demanding to know what was going on and, in one offi cer’s account, Deanna stated in response to Piantedosi that “she charged them with a knife and they shot her.” Offi cer Roy had heard the shots and also entered the home. He and Offi cer Harris went to secure Deanna and Piantedosi in a bedroom. They realized Deanna’s 13-year-old son was in a bedroom and reunited him with the adults. Unbeknownst to Offi cers Murphy and Harris, EMTs had been stationed outside and were immediately directed into the home where they determined that Stephanie was already deceased. EMTs observed Stephanie on her back with one arm raised over her head. They observed ballistics evidence and a knife with blood in the vicinity of her body. They covered her with a sheet for the sake of the family. Sergeant Steven Rappa was the OIC for the Saugus Police that evening. After roll call he returned to his offi ce which is in the dispatch area. He was aware of the dispatch to 3 Alfred Road. As soon as he heard Officer Murphy requesting the ambulance be stepped up he raced to 3 Alfred Road. When he arrived, Offi cer Murphy was on the lawn. He entered the home and observed the knife and a shell casing. He then directed Offi cers Zelinsky and Roy to clear the home as it was now an active crime scene. S ergeant Rappa went outside and was walking Offi cer Murphy to an ambulance when Stacey Gerardi arrived and got out of the car screaming “what happened?” Both Sergeant Rappa and Offi - cer Murphy heard Deanna Gerardi respond, “She ran at him with a knife, she ran at him with a knife.” A total of 5 EMTs ultimately arrived at the scene in two vehicles. Their focus shifted once they pronounced Stephanie. Officers Murphy and Harris, though uninjured, were transported to the hospital per protocol. A second ambulance remained on scene to assist the family should they need any medical aid. One of the EMTs, Jeremy Salerno, reports that he overheard a woman who had been identifi ed to him as one of Stephanie’s sisters on the phone with someone saying “she had a knife and they shot her,” Lynnfi eld police offi cer Scott Fitzemeyer arrived on scene as Deanna and other family members were being escorted from the home. He observed Stacey arrive and ask what had happened and heard Deanna respond, “she ran at them.” Forensic Reports Ballistics evidence collected from the scene consisted of three discharged shell casings and two projectiles. A third projectile was recovered at autopsy. A kitchen knife measuring eleven inches was also recovered at the scene. The completed autopsy and toxicology reports were reviewed. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined the cause of death of Stephanie Gerardi to be multiple gunshot wounds. She was shot once in the head and twice in the torso. Stephanie’s toxicology was notable for the absence of the presence of any ethanol. Conclusion Judging the actions of Officer Murphy from the perspective of a reasonable offi cer at the scene and in that moment in time, the shooting of Stephanie Gerardi does not support criminal homicide charges against Offi cer Murphy. At the moment that he shot and killed Gerardi, Officer Murphy reasonably believed that his life and that of Officer Harris were in imminent danger. Based upon all of the evidence in this case, this Office will not pursue criminal homicide charges against Officer Murphy. Footnotes to the report 1 Because Ms. Gerardi shares a last name with two witnesses, she will be referred to by her fi rst name throughout this memorandum. 2 Saugus Police records indicate they last assisted in sectioning Stephanie on February 19, 2019. 3 “QS statements” generally refer to suicidal statements. 4 Deanna Gerardi denies hearing the offi cers give any verbal commands to Stephanie once she was armed. Please note: Some typographical errors in the report have been corrected and the footnotes have been moved to the end.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 19, 2022 Page 9 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Ash landfill meeting next week WIN Waste Innovations is expected to reach capacity at its ash landfill adjacent to its trash-to-energy plant on Route 107 within two years. When it runs out of space, WIN will have to truck the ash off site to another location. But WIN has offered the town a proposed Host Community Agreement to consider: WIN pays the town up to $15 million in exchange for adding 25 additional years to the life of the ash landfill. Saugus residents and people from neighboring communities will get a chance to share their views on the matter when the Board of Health’s Landfill Subcommittee holds a public feedback session next week (at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 24, in the second floor auditorium of Saugus Town Hall). Town residents and others who wish to submit questions or comments for the Aug. 24 meeting can email them to Selectman Corinne Riley at criley@Saugus-ma.gov. She is the secretary of the Landfill Subcommittee (which has been referred to as the Wheelabrator Subcommittee, The WIN Waste Innovations Subcommittee and by a few other names). “There will be citizen comment during the meeting where anyone will be able to ask a question or make a comment. Any member of the committee can be contacted, just as any other board or committee members are approachable. My email is still being used for submitting questions/comments,” Riley said. The subcommittee, which is being co-chaired by Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano and Board of Health Chair William Heffernan, will be meeting several times before making its recommendation to the full Board of Health on whether to accept or reject WIN Waste’s proposed Community Host Agreement. It’s important to note that it will take many more meetings involving several town and state agencies before a Host Community Agreement becomes a reality. If Saugus residents don’t get a chance to attend next Wednesday’s meeting, there will be plenty of opportunity for them to express their concerns before any agreement is reached. It’s not a done deal. The subcommittee had been meeting with WIN officials for about 18 months to discuss a wide range of issues, which has improved relations between the town and trash-to-energy plant owners and, hopefully, will lead to the betterment of Saugus. Stay tuned. Back-to-School countdown Hey, Saugus kids! Hope you’ve made the most of your summer vacation, as you will be headed back to school a week from this coming Tuesday (Aug. 23). Classes begin on Aug. 30 for students in grades 1 to 12. Kindergarten and Pre-K classes start on Aug. 31. Enjoy the remaining days of your summer. Read a little. Have fun. Relax. If you are interested in local places to visit to spice up your summer, go to the Saugus Public Library, the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site, Breakheart Reservation, the Youth & Recreation Department or the Saugus Senior Center. Collectively, these places offer a lot of summertime options for Saugus residents. Navy Band Concert- Aug. 24 Friends of Breakheart are hosting the U.S. Navy Band’s “Rhode Island Sound Machine” on Wednesday, August 24. This is a free concert and a very popular one that’s been enjoyed by local residents over the years. The band will travel here from Rhode Island and will arrive at about 3 p.m. to set up. Friends of Breakheart will serve them supper and the concert will begin at 6 p.m. The program will feature a mix of popular music, old favorites and patriotic themes. So if you don’t have any plans for the night of Aug. 24, the Gazebo Lawn at Breakheart Reservation would be a great place to be. Chairs and blankets are recommended for those who plan on attending. This event is proudly cosponsored by the nonprofit, all-volunteer Friends of Breakheart Reservation and the state Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR). “The band is phenomenal and plays favorite songs from the past. Bring a chair or blanket,” says Peter A Rossetti Jr. of the Friends of Breakheart. Meanwhile, plans are in the works for the DCR Fall Festival, which is set for Saturday, Oct.1 at Breakheart. There will be music, entertainment and family-related activities that folks will be able to enjoy at Breakheart that day, according to Peter. Children can look forward to a petting zoo and a snake display. There will be a mounted unit, either from the State Police or the DCR. But due to a lack of staff, this year’s festival won’t have the popular pumpkin decorating contest. Stay tuned for details. We have a winner! Congratulations to Janet Cummings for making the right identification in last week’s “Guess Who Got Sketched” contest. Janet was one of several readers answering correctly. But she was the only one to have her name picked in a drawing from the green Boston Red Sox cap. Here’s the correct answer, offered by the person who goes by the name of The Sketch Artist: “The answer to last week’s sketch of “Ninja Nana” is the black belt lady … Ms. Saugus Grandmother Virginia Rooney, who folks call ‘Ginny’ “Virginia was featured in The Saugus Advocate, July 8th edition on page 3 submitted by Ivy Muldoon, Media Outreach at Danvers Sun Tae Kwan Do Academy. “In this article the Academy states: ‘The Masters of Danvers Sun Tae Kwon Do Academy are proud to announce that Virginia Rooney of Saugus passed her Black Belt Test at the age of 80.’ This article talks about how ‘Ginny’ would take her grandson J.J. Rooney to his Tae Kwon Do classes and one day she joined kickboxing classes. “In the next breath, Ginny signed up as a student of Tae Kwon Do, just like J.J.! “With determination and effort, she excelled through the ranks of belts. Energetic Ginny made it her goal of attaining her Black Belt for her 80th Birthday! (Happy Birthday!). “Locally, Ginny is known affectionately throughout as ‘Ninja Nana’ (that’s a distinguished title that only a select few can wear!) Ms. Virginia Rooney ‘made history as the most senior student to receive a Black Belt at the Danvers Sun Tae Kwon Do Academy’ the article states. “Way to go ‘Ninja Nana’ That’s so cool! “Congratulations and keep up the daily practice for life. You are a champion! THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 10

Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 19, 2022 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 9 “Yours truly, “The Sketch Artist” A “Happy birthday” Shout out Precinct 6 Town Meeting Member Jeanie Bartolo was busy crafting “Shout Outs” for this week’s paper. She emailed us three. “This Birthday ‘Shout Out’ goes to Jeannie Meredith, my Birthday Twin!! We have the same name, the same birthday (Aug. 18) and we never tell our ages!!! Thank you Jeannie for sending me a Birthday ‘Shout Out’ and this one is for you. Have a great Birthday my Leo friend!!! “This second ‘Shout Out’ goes to Tina and Don Tang, my neighbors and owners of Diamond Nail Salon & Spa on Jackson Street. Occasionally they will stop by with their 3 year old son Jason to visit me. Yesterday afternoon Tina noticed a large killer wasp nest in a tree in my yard. She and Don came back when it was dark with a ladder and flashlight and Tina dressed in protective gear to spray and kill the nest. I am astounded at her bravery and so grateful to them for helping me. They are such a hardworking young couple and deserve this ‘Shout Out’. I can’t thank them enough for their kindness and friendship.” “I have another ‘Shout Out,’ this one a sad one. A very sad ‘Shout Out’ for Paul Ciccarelli the owner of Bisbee’s Funeral Home who passed away this week. Paul was the epitome of a gentleman and class act. He will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him. Rest In Peace my dear friend.” Want to “Shout Out” a fellow Saugonian? This is an opportunity for our paper’s readers to sinSavvy Senior BY JIM MILLER Ways to Pay for Long-Term Care Without Insurance or Savings Dear Savvy Senior, What types of financial resources are available to help seniors pay for long-term care? My 86-year-old mother will need either an assisted living facility or nursing home care in the near future, but she doesn’t have long-term care insurance and her savings are minimal. Searching Daughter Dear Searching, The cost of assisted living and nursing home care in the U.S is very expensive. According to the Genworth cost of care survey tool, the national median cost for an assisted living facility today is over $4,600 per month, while nursing home care runs more than $8,100 per month for a semi-private room. (See Genworth.com/ aging-and-you/finances/ cost-of-care.html to look up costs in your area.) Most people pay for longterm care (LTC) – which encompasses assisted living, nursing home and in-home care – with either personal funds, government programs or insurance. But if your mom is lacking in savings and has no LTC insurance to cover her costs, here are your best options to look for funding. Medicaid (not Medicare): The first thing you need to know is that Medicare (the government health insurance program for seniors 65 and older and those with disabilities) does not cover long-term care. It only provides limited short-term coverage, up to 100 days for skilled nursing or rehabilitation services after a threeday hospital stay. Medicaid, however, (the joint federal and state program that covers health care for the poor) does cover nursing home and in-home care. But to be eligible for coverage, your mother must be very low-income. Her countable assets can’t be more than around $2,000, including investments. (Note that most people who enter a nursing home don’t qualify for Medicaid at first but pay for care out-of-pocket until they deplete their savings enough to qualify.) There are also many states that now have Medicaid waver programs that can help pay for assisted living. To get more information on Medicaid coverage and eligibility, call your state Medicaid office (see Medicaid.gov). You can also check your mom’s Medicaid eligibility at MedicaidPlanningAssistance.org. Veterans benefits: If your mom is a wartime veteran, or a spouse or surviving spouse of a wartime veteran, there is a benefit called Aid and Attendance that can help pay toward her long-term care. To be eligible, your mom must need assistance with daily living activities like bathing, dressing or going to the bathroom. And her yearly income must be under $15,816 as a surviving spouse, or $24,610 for a single veteran – after her medical and long-term care expenses. Her assets must also be less than $138,489 excluding her home and car. To learn more, see VA.gov/ geriatrics, or contact your regional VA office, or your local veterans service organization. Call 800-827-1000 for contact information. Life insurance: If your mom has a life insurance policy, find out if it offers an accelerated death benefit that would allow her to get a tax-free advance to help pay for her care. Or consider selling her policy to a life settlement company. These are companies that buy life insurance policies for cash, continue to pay the premiums and collect the death benefit when she dies. Most sellers generally get four to eight times more than the policy cash surrender value. If she owns a policy with a face value of $100,000 or more and is interested in this option, get quotes from several brokers or life settlement providers. To locate some, use the Life Insurance Settlement Association member directory at LISA.org. To look for these and other programs in your area that can help pay your mom’s long-term care, go to PayingForSeniorCare.com and click on “Find Financial Assistance for Care.” 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. gle 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. Summer Concert Series concludes Wednesday The National Parks Service and Saugus Public Library are co-sponsoring a free Summer Concert Series that continues next Wednesday (Aug. 24) at 6 p.m. with the final performance of the season at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site (located at 244 Central St. in Saugus). Come to the park and enjoy Marina & Bernardo: Acoustic Folk. The concert will be held outdoors, weather permitting (see SaugusPublicLibrary.org for updates/cancellations). Bring your own chair or blanket. Picnics welcome! “Zoom” Book Study The Rev. John Beach of St. John’s Episcopal Church wants to get the word out to Saugonians who might be interested in participating in a new book study via Zoom videoconferencing. The book is “The Violence Project: How to Stop A Mass Shooting Epidemic” by Jillian Peterson, PhD and James Densley, PhD.” It’s the winner of the 2022 Minnesota Book Award. According to The Violence Project’s website, “Using data from the writers’ groundbreaking research on mass shooters, including first-person accounts from the perpetrators themselves, The Violence Project charts new pathways to prevention and innovative ways to stop the social contagion of violence. “Frustrated by reactionary policy conversations that never seemed to convert into meaningful action, special investigator and psychologist Jill Peterson and sociologist James Densley built The Violence Project, the first comprehensive database of mass shooters. Their goal was to establish the root causes of mass shootings and figure out how to stop them…” The Cofounder and Managing Director of Sandy Hook Promise, Nicole Hockley, stated, “If you ever wondered how can we stop mass shootings, this is the book for you. By mixing compelling first-person interviews with mass shooters and significant data analysis, The Violence Project illustrates the tangible ways we can intervene and prevent a tragedy from occurring. No one is helpless—read this book and help stop violence before it starts.” Rev. Beach says the book study group meets on Wednesday evenings from 7:30-8:30 East Coast Time, from Sept. 7 through Oct. 5. For more information, contact The Rev. John Beach at revjbeach@gmail.com What’s happening at the Saugus Public Library For schoolchildren looking for interesting projects and programs to participate in this summer, there’s plenty to do at the Saugus Public Library. A magical morning: Amy Melton, the library’s Head of Children’s Services, wants folks to know that the library’s last summer reading performer is Magic Fred and he’ll be at the Saugus Iron Works next Tuesday (Aug. 23) at 10 a.m., weather permitting. “He’s funny, engaging and an awesome magician!” according to Amy. Children of all ages are welcome to the event. Not a bad way to wrap up the summer before preparing for the start of another school year. “Summer Reading ends Friday August 26th, so we’re encouraging patrons to keep reading, log their reading and come in for their prizes before the 26th!” says Amy. “Be Cool! Learn to Sew! Here’s a great idea offered by Joyce Rodenhiser: “Would you like to save and have fun? JUST SEW! Come to the Saugus Public Library and learn to sew on the second Monday of the month at 6 P.M. The class is tailored to the needs of the students! We teach basic sewing skills that you can use now! It’s air conditioned and we can do a lot in an hour. Join the JUST SEW class, it’s Free.” Library offers free “Zoom” program on college search Parents and High School students can feel like they are overwhelmed when it’s time to explore their options for college. But the Saugus Public Library will be offering a special hour-long program titled “Navigating the College Search” via Zoom videoconferencing from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 22. It’s free, but registration is required. “Navigating the college search is stressful especially if it is your first time doTHE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 11

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 19, 2022 Page 11 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 10 ing it,” says a press release issued by the library. “With college counselor and tutor Dr. Karen Droisen’s expert help, parents and high school students can master the art of applying for college. By the end of Dr. Droisen’s presentation, the steps from making a list of college choices, writing the personal essay to at last hitting the submit button will feel manageable and even exciting.” Dr. Droisen graduated from Columbia University with a degree in English and earned her PhD from the University of Virginia. After teaching English at the college level, Dr. Droisen opened KAD Tutoring and College Counseling, and she is a member of the New England Association for College Admissions Counseling (NEACAC). Parents and students are both welcome to join this free event! Navigating the College Search is being offered in person and by Zoom. To register to attend in person at the Saugus Public Library, please either email sau@noblenet. org, call 781-231-4168 ext. 3107 or visit the Reference Desk. To register for the Zoom meeting: https://us06web. zoom.us/meeting/register/ tZwudO6hpzsrGtGVGvEZqs7gg7q5k_NKs8rz “I’m an engaged, dedicated, supportive tutor and college counselor working in-person in the Boston area and remotely,” Droisen said. “In 1988, I earned my BA in English from Barnard College, Columbia University. I went on to earn an MA and PhD in English literature at the University of Virginia. After completing my doctorate, I joined the University of Nevada, Las Vegas as a tenure-track assistant professor of English,” she said. “In subsequent years, I worked as a fundraiser for local and international non-profit organizations. In 2015, I returned to my first love – education – and became a full-time tutor and college counselor.” Grand Knights Banquet in September The Saugus Knights of Columbus Council #1829 is hosting a Grand Knights’ Banquet on Friday, Sept. 9. The event will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall (57 Appleton St., Saugus) starting at 6 p.m. This event is to recognize all past Grand Knights, but it’s in special recognition of former Grand Knight Chris Luongo for his devotion to charity and the Saugus Community. The Knights of Columbus was founded in 1882 and has 1.9 million members around the world. Core values include integrity, professionalism, excellence and respect. Charity is at the heart of everything they do. Everyone is welcome to attend this event! Tickets are $30 each. For more information, please call Richard at 781-858-1117. Saugus seeks student poll workers Town Clerk Ellen Schena’s Office is looking for student election workers. It is a great way for them to learn how their government functions and how important it is to vote. Sixteen-year-old students are eligible to work a half day (six to eight hours); 17-18 year old students may work a full day (eight to 12hours). All students can receive community service, which is imperative to them in order to satisfy their High School requirement mandated for graduation. Or they can be paid for their hours worked. In addition, the Town Clerk’s Office will gladly write letters of recommendation for National Honors Society, Colleges, etc. Interested students can stop by Town Hall or contact the Town Clerk’s Office to apply for work. Ask for Andrew DePatto, the Saugus Election Coordinator. He can be reached at 781-231-4102. In-Person Early Voting Town Election Coordinator Andrew DePatto also wants Saugus residents to know about some important dates coming up, as it relates to In-Person Early Voting for the Sept. 6 State Primary Election. There are several dates whjen folks can participate in Early Voting at the Saugus Public Library (295 Central St., Taylor Street Entrance): · Saturday, August 27, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (***Also last day to register to vote for September’s Election***) · Monday, August 29, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. · Tuesday, August 30, 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. · Wednesday, August 31st 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. · Thursday, Sept. 1, 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. · Friday, Sept. 2, 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. This pertinent information regarding early voting is also on the Town of Saugus website under the Town Clerk, https://www.saugus-ma.gov/ town-clerk/bulletins/person-early-voting Food pantry seeks volunteers Here’s a message from Pastor Joe Hoyle of Cliftondale Congregational Church about a collaborative community commitment to help needy Saugus residents: “The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry is a partnership between the churches in Saugus to ensure that no one in our community faces food insecurity. With faithful donations and volunteers, we have been able to give out thousands of meals to our neighbors in need throughout the years.” The Food Pantry is open every Friday from 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m., distributing pre-packaged groceries (including meat and produce) at 50 Essex St. “We are always in need of volunteers. If you would like to volunteer or donate, please contact Pastor Joe Hoyle, Executive Director at office@clindalecc.org or 781233-2663.” Concerts for vets Rockin’ 4 Vets presents “Homegrown Rock Concerts” and “Throw Back Thursdays” for New England Vets this summer at the Kowloon Restaurant’s outdoor venue on Route 1 North in Saugus. For tickets and prices go to gimmelive.com. Home Grown Rock Lineup – doors open at 3 p.m. – concert at 4 p.m. August: August 21 – James Montgomery–Christine Ohlman; August 28 – Veronica Lewis. Tribute Bands – doors open at 6 p.m. – concert at 7 p.m. August: August 25 – Panorama–The Cars. September: September 1 – Being Petty–Tom Petty; September 8 – Studio Two–The Beatles; September 15 – Completely Unleashed–Van Halen. If you would like to attend a show, please call Lauren at 617-247-4112. Band photos are available upon request. More outdoor music at Kowloon The Kowloon Restaurant announced their outdoor concert series for August with a variety of live bands at their Route 1 North in Saugus outdoor venue. For tickets call the Kowloon Restaurant at 781-233-0077. Live Music: Legends of Summer Country Music Band, Friday, August 19, 7 p.m. Live Music: Closing Time, Saturday, August 20, 7 p.m. Live Music: WildFire, Friday, August 26, 7 p.m. ($10 per person for reserved seating) Live Music: The Adam Hanna Band, Saturday, August 27, 7 p.m. A benefit event for Saugus Youth and sports While we are on the subject of music, here’s an event where you can enjoy a night out – and help the youths of Saugus. Dennis Moschella, a longtime Saugus resident and Vietnam War veteran who has helped many veterans causes through his group Veterans Assisting Veterans (VAV), has a date that the parents of Saugus school-age kids might want to put on their calendars: Thursday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. Moschella has been working hard behind the scenes to organize A Benefit Event for Saugus Youth and sports activities – featuring Panorama, starring The Cars Tribute Band. Doors open at 6. Moschella said this event is planned as a special favor to thank Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano. This fundraiser is designed to help one of Cogliano’s favorite causes: Saugus youth and sports activities. Anyone interested in tickets for the Aug. 25 concert can contact Dennis Moschella at 781-316-4486. You may also order tickets by calling the Kowloon Restaurant at 781-233-0077. If you can’t make the concert, Moschella suggests that you still buy the ticket and give it to somebody who can’t afford to go. A Sunday Jam session Sept. 4 The Kowloon Restaurant (located at Route 1 North in Saugus) is set to host a “90’s End Of Summer Dance Jam Under the Stars” at their outdoor venue on Sept. 4 featurTHE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 12 GUESS WHO GOT SKETCHED! If you know the right answer, you might win the contest. In this week’s edition, we continue our weekly feature where a local artist sketches people, places and things in Saugus. Got an idea who was sketched this week? If you do, please email me at mvoge@comcast. net or leave a phone message at 978-683-7773. Anyone who between now and Tuesday at noon identifies the Saugonian sketched in this week’s paper qualifies to have their name put in a green Boston Red Sox hat with a chance to be selected as the winner of a $10 gift certificate, compliments of Dunkin’ in the Food Court at the Saugus Square One Mall. But you have to enter to win! Look for the winner and identification in next week’s “The Sounds of Saugus.” Please leave your mailing address in case you are a winner. (Courtesy illustration to The Saugus Advocate by a Saugonian who goes by the name of “The Sketch Artist”) —Cont est— CONTEST SKETCH OF THE WEEK

Page 12 U.S. Navy Band n Wednesday, August 24, the Friends of Breakheart are hosting the U.S. Navy Band. The Band is coming from Rhode Island and will arrive at about 3 p.m. to set up. The Friends of Breakheart will serve them THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 19, 2022 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 11 coming to Breakheart Reservation on Aug. 24 O For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-233-4446 or info@advocatenews.net - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Essex Probate and Family Court 36 Federal Street Salem, MA 01970 (978) 744-1020 Docket No. ES22P2364EA Estate of: MARIE R. TRESIDER Also known as: MARIE TRESIDER, MARIE TRESIDOR Date of Death: 07/12/2022 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Barry Edward, C.e.d. Saugus Center of Saugus, MA rrequesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Jonathan M. Spirn, Esq. of Waltham, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve With Personal Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 09/27/2022. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Frances M. Giordano, First Justice of this Court. Date: August 17, 2022 PAMELA A. CASEY O’BRIEN REGISTER OF PROBATE August 19, 2022 supper and the concert will begin at 6 p.m. The program will consist of a mix of popular music, old favorites and patriotic themes. All are welcome to this free concert, and if you are planning to attend, please bring a chair! ing Grammy Award-winner All-4-One. Also performing is Vinyl Groove – playing 70’s and 80’s music – and Betty Dee, the freestyle dance diva. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $49 per person for general admission and $69 per person for VIP reserved seating. All-4-One is best known for, “I Swear,” “So Much in Love” and “I Can Love You Like That.” The group is composed of Jamie Jones, Delious Kennedy, Alfred Nevarez and Tony Borowiak, who are from the Antelope Valley and Mojave, California areas. The group has sold 69 million records worldwide. For tickets, please call the Kowloon Restaurant at (781) 233-0077. Founders Day Sept. 10 The Youth & Recreation Department is already busy making preparations for the town’s Annual Founders Day, which is set for Saturday, Sept. 10. It is indeed one of the community’s signature events – an event so popular it draws folks from neighboring towns to enjoy a day of fun and fellowship at Saugus Center. It is a major fundraising day for various community and youth organizations that gather in booths near Town Hall and the Saugus Public Library and on both sides of Central Street, headed to the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. Sept. 10! Mark the date down on your calendar and stay tuned for details. Buy a brick to honor a Saugus veteran The Saugus War Monument Committee once again is sponsoring the Buy A Brick Program to honor all those who have served their country. If you would like to purchase one in the name of someone who is presently serving or has served, in the memory of a loved one, or just for someone from your family, school, etc., the general pricing is $100 for a 4″ X 8″ brick (three lines) and $200 for 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. 15 to ensure the bricks will be ready for Veterans Day. Please contact Corinne Riley at 781-231-7995 for more information and applications. SHS Class of ’62 plans 60th reunion Leaders of the Saugus High School Class of 1962 would like you to “SAVE THE DATE.” Their 60th Class Reunion will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Prince Pizzeria in Saugus. They are reaching out to contact fellow classmates as well as other alumni who would like to join them. The well-known 50’s and 60’s music group of Howie Conley will be there for musical enjoyment. Those of you who have heard them know what a performance they put on. There will be pizza and salad combinations plus soft drinks. The price includes all you can eat, tax and gratuities – plus Howie Conley’s group – and is $29 per person. There is a bar available for wine, beer and mixed drinks. There is no need to purchase tickets at this time. Please let one of the following people know of your interest either by a phone call or a text message so that you can be easily reached when the time draws near. No commitment is necessary. They are just exploring the number of interested classmates. · Donna “Cann” Olivera – 781-987-4308 · Jonni “Giantonio” Matrona – 781-439-4200 · Janice “Cristiano” Pomeroy – 617-512-2097 · Larry Seavers – 704-9062606 Looking for book donations The New Friends of the Saugus Public Library are asking for donations of gently used adult hardcover and softcover fiction for the ongoing book sale in the Community Room. They would also appreciate donations of gently used children’s books. Please limit donations at this time to only fiction and children’s books; they do not have storage space for other genres or media. Please... clean and newer books only – no tattered pages, bad odors, stains or dirty covers! Books may be dropped off at the Main Circulation Desk during business hours. Please do not place donations in the outdoor book drops. Want to be a Knight? The Knights of Columbus is looking for new members to join. If you are interested in becoming a member of this local organization, please call 781-233-9858. Compost site now open The community’s compost site will be open to residents on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The site is located behind the Department of Public Works at 515 Main St. Stickers are required to gain seasonal access to the site. Stickers may be purchased for $25.00 at the Department of Public Works (DPW) located at the Compost Site when making your visit to the Compost Site. The Town of Saugus accepts checks only for payment of the $25.00. No cash will be accepted. Kindly bring a check when visiting. Thank you! Compost site stickers must be permanently placed on the lower left corner of residents’ vehicle windshields. Vehicles registered out of state are not permitted. Yard waste must be disposed of in brown compost bags or open containers. The Town will accept grass clippings, leaves and brush. As in years past, no branches or limbs larger than three inches in diameter are permitted. They ask all residents to please wear a mask and maintain and respect social distancing from others while visiting the site. Residents may call Lorna Cerbone at the Solid Waste and Recycling Department at 781-231-4036 with questions or for more information. Let’s hear it! Got an idea, passing thought or gripe you would like to share with The Saugus Advocate? I’m always interested in your feedback. It’s been nearly six and a half years since I began work at The Saugus Advocate. I’m always interested in hearing readers’ suggestions for possible stories or good candidates for “The Advocate Asks” interview of the week. Feel free to email me at mvoge@ comcast.net. Do you have some interesting views on an issue that you want to express to the community? Submit your idea. If I like it, we can meet for a 15- to 20-minute interview over a drink at a local coffee shop. And I’ll buy the coffee or tea. Or, if you prefer to continue practicing social distancing and be interviewed from the safety of your home on the phone or via email, I will provide that option to you as the nation recovers from the Coronavirus crisis. If it’s a nice day, my preferred site for a coffee and interview would be the picnic area of the Saugus Iron Works.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 19, 2022 Page 13 Saugus Gardens in the Summer Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable By Laura Eisener O ne of the greenest areas in town is Breakheart Reservation, with its refreshing ponds and paths beneath shady trees. It’s a good place to enjoy nature before heading back to school or buckling down to fall projects. The current story walk celebrates Monarch butterflies, and there are many paths to stroll as well as the sandy beach for relaxing. On Silver Lake in Breakheart Reservation, there are a number of plants that bloom through the summer. Fragrant water lilies (Nymphaea odorata) are among the most easily recognized, with sweetly scented pure white flowers that float on the water surface as do its leaves. This species is native to North America and is quite cold hardy – when fall comes, leaves will sink down to the bottom of the pond, and new ones will grow next spring. It is sometimes called the American white water lily. It is most often pollinated by beetles. Other kinds of water lilies and pond plants are often planted in manmade, ornamental ponds designed for this purpose. Some are designed so that they can be easily drained for cleaning at the end of the season. These are well adapted to tropical water lilies, which do not survive our winters, but which are available in a wide range of colors and may even have variegated leaves with reddish coloration in addition to green. Hardy non-native species should not be introduced into natural ponds or other bodies of water where seeds or other plant parts get washed downstream and spread into other ponds. It is usually recommended The yellow pond lilies and white water lilies are a few plants you may find blooming now in the Breakheart Reservation ponds. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) that lily foliage be trimmed back if it spreads to cover more than half of the pond, so that the reflective qualities of the water can be enjoyed. If lily pads cover the entire surface of the pond, it can become dangerous – people and animals may not realize the leaves are just floating on water and plunge right into the pond by mistake. In some small ponds, the buildup of decaying lily leaves may result in raising the soil level to the extent that the landscape is no longer concave, and the pond eventually disappears. There is no danger of this happening in Silver Lake, because the pond is very large and the water lilies can only grow in very small patches where the water is five feet deep or less. Wherever the water is much deeper, the petioles of the lily leaves cannot grow long enough to reach from the soil under the pond where the rhizomes and roots grow to the pond surface where the leaves must float. If the leaves are not at the surface, they cannot collect the sunshine necessary for photosynthesis. Yellow pond lily (Nuphar lutea) is a plant with a very wide native distribution across Europe, Asia, North America and parts of Africa. Fossils of seed pods have been found from before glaciation. Many cultures have used parts of the plant, especially the leaves, as food and medicine. Like its relatives the water lilies, its leaves float on the surface of the water while roots grow in mud at the base of the pond, and in the growing season stalks connect the submerged and floating parts. The yellow flowers bloom throughout the three summer months. Many kinds of bees and flies are particularly drawn to the strongly scented nectar, but other insects, including aphids, can play a role in pollination of these plants. Not surprisingly, a plant so widely distributed as the yellow water lily can be known by many names. Some of its nicknames refer to the shape of parts of the plant. Mulefoot refers to the somewhat hoof shaped leaf or “lilypad” that floats on the pond surface. It is sometimes called branThis curious chipmunk was about to reenter its hollow space in its tree at Breakheart when it caught sight of me! (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) dy bottle, because the fruit that appears after the flower has been fertilized looks like a small green bottle with a narrow neck, and the nectar in the blossom smells to some people like brandy. Another common name, spatterdock, refers to the seed dispersal, since the numerous small seeds are ejected abruptly from the fruit when ripe, scattering over the pond area and often onto docks and shorelines. Another plant flowering now in both Silver Lake and Pearce Lake is pickerel weed (Pontederia cordata), with spikes of purple flowers. This always grows on pond edges in water from a few inches to just a few feet deep. It often serves as a perching place for dragonflies and other insects near ponds, as it did on a recent afternoon when I walked around the edges of Silver Lake. They and damselflies sometimes lay their eggs on stems of this and other pond edge plants. Pickerel weed is considered emergent, or marginal, which means that it grows with parts of its stems submerged in the pond and parts extending above the water surface, and it must be able to thrive despite somewhat changing water levels. The flowers are pollinated by several kinds of bees and butterflies. The natural range of pickerel weed extends along a wide area covering most of North and South America. Editor’s Note: Laura Eisener is a landscape design consultant who helps homeowners with landscape design, plant selection and placement of trees and shrubs, as well as perennials. She is a member of the Saugus Garden Club and offered to These are frequent perching places and egg-laying sites for dragonflies at Breakheart Reservation and elsewhere. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) SEEKING SOMETHING BETTER: This bunny hops across my parched lawn in search of greener pastures. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) 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.

Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 19, 2022 School Sports and other extracurricular activities remain best bargain in the entire municipal budget As a new school year nears, the value of these programs which complement academics is clear C all it fiscal efficiency, value-based finances or the good, old-fashioned action cliché: “most bang for the buck.” But a truer statement is not often said than this, borrowed from the National Federation of State High School Associations’ (NFHS) “The Case of High ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ Board of Selectmen Notice is hereby given that the Saugus Board of Selectmen will conduct a public hearing on the request of Focused Gainz, LLC, Sarah McDonald, owner, for a Special Permit (S-2) to operate a fitness studio teaching basic fitness, yoga, and meditation. Focused Gainz, LLC, Sarah McDonald is also requesting a Common Victualer’s license to serve smoothies and meal prep. The proposed business will be located on the second floor, 1268 Broadway, Saugus, 01906. This hearing will be held at the Saugus Town Hall, second floor auditorium, 298 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 on September 6, 2022, at 7:15 PM. Chairman Anthony Cogliano Janice K. Jarosz, Temp Clerk August 19, 26, 2022 ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ Board of Selectmen Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the Saugus Board of Selectmen will conduct a public hearing on the application of: National Grid and Verizon New England to install 1 JO Pole on Homeland Avenue beginning at a point approximately 20’feet west of the centerline of the intersection of Homeland Circle and continuing approximately 130’ feet in a north direction. Per request of customer and National Grid, a new riser pole (Pole #11) to be installed in the right of way on Homeland Avenue. The riser pole will serve the new URD on Homeland Avenue. Developer is Roy Kagwe of Cagway Holdings LLC of 5 Upton Lane, Middleton, MA. Location as shown on Plan # 30485678 dated 6-23-2022 This hearing will be held in the Saugus Town Hall Auditorium, second floor, 298 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 at 7:30 PM. Chairman Anthony Cogliano Janice K. Jarosz, Temp Clerk August 19, 2022 ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ Board of Selectmen Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the Saugus Board of Selectmen will conduct a public hearing on the request of J. Pace & Son, INC, 190 Main Street, first floor, Saugus, MA 01906 for a Wine and Mal beverage package store license with Cara Pace as proposed Manager. This hearing will be held at the Saugus Town Hall, second floor auditorium, 298 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 on September 6, 2022 at 7:45 PM. Chairman Anthony Cogliano Janice K. Jarosz, Temp Clerk August 19, 2022 Former Everett High All-Scholastic Jason Maitre parlayed some outstanding athletic ability he honed as a Crimson Tide football All-Scholastic into a Football Scholarship at Boston College. (Courtesy Photo/Everett Football) School Activities”: High school activity programs – vital programs such as Sports, Music, Speech, Theater and Debate – are one of today’s best bargains. At a cost of only one to three percent (or even less than one percent in many cases) of an overall school’s budget, funding of high school activity programs produces some of the higher value per dollar of all school/municipal expenditures. It is in these sports and other extracurricular programs where young people learn lifelong lessons that complement the academic lessons taught in the classroom. From a cost standpoint, sports and other activity programs are an exceptional bargain when matched against the overall school district’s education budget. Examinations of various school districts’ budget information across the country reveal that activity programs make up very small percentages of school budgets. In the Advocate readership area’s public school districts of Everett, Malden, Revere and Saugus, this is the case, as well, as all four of the districts, for the upcoming 2022-23 school year show between one and two percent of their complete school budgets committed to athletics and other extracurricular activities. That is between approximately $520,000 and $785,000 per school. Check out some of the major cities in the nation. Pre-COVID, in the 2019-20 school year, the city of Chicago’s Public School Board of Education’s budget (the second largest U.S. school district) was $6.56 billion; the activity programs’ portion was $17.5 million, just two-tenths of one percent. In the Los Angeles, Calif., Unifi ed School District (the third largest school district in the national), activity programs received $7.3 million of the overall $7.7 billion budget for 2019-20, only onetenth of one percent! In the Miami–Dade, Fla., School District (the fourth largest school district in the United States), its Board of Education had a 201920 overall budget of $5.45 billion, while setting aside $17.7 million for sports and all other activity programs, just over three-tenths of one percent. In all of these examples, the budget for school activity programs is less than one percent of the overall district’s budget. Considering the benefits, which are outlined below, at such small proportions of overall school district budgets, Racing down the fi eld for Malden High Golden Tornado soccer last season (Courtesy Photo/ Malden HS girls’ soccer) school activity programs are one of the most eff ective investments being made in secondary school education programs today. We will go right to the Mission Statement of the NFHS to reiterate the value and importance of participation in athletic and other extracurricular activities by student-athletes, because we know that they are all endorsed by the districts in our readership area. The NFHS states: –We Believe– Student participation in education-based high school athletics and activities: • Is a privilege. • Enriches the educational experience. • Encourages academic SCHOOL SPORTS | SEE PAGE 15

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 19, 2022 Page 15 SCHOOL SPORTS | FROM PAGE 14 CREDITORS AND RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS M any debtors are worried about a creditor’s ability to satisfy a judgment by attaching his or her retirement account. A qualified retirement account established pursuant to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) promulgated in 1974 are generally protected in full. These employer-sponsored retirement plans would include a 401K) plan, a 403(b) plan, a 457 plan, profit-sharing plan, cash balance plan and other pension plans. It does not matter how much money you have in a qualified plan under ERISA. These accounts are even protected if you were to file for bankruptcy. There are situations where the assets might not be protected. For example, if you committed a crime, some of the assets might be vulnerable in order to reimburse the state that may have prosecuted you. A spouse in the context of a divorce would also have marital rights that would allow that spouse to gain access to a portion of the retirement account. The IRS would also have the ability to reach assets in a qualified plan in order to seek recovery for back income taxes. Traditional IRA’s and Roth IRA’s are not protected by the federal government under ERISA. However, the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act (BAPCPA) of 2005 provides federal protection to IRA accounts up to $1,362,800. Monies rolled over from an ERISA qualified retirement plan into a “rollover” IRA account may not be subject to these limits. There are restrictions with respect to IRA contributions within the five-year period prior to filing for bankruptcy that are in excess of 7% of your income. Also, it is important to note that “inherited” IRA’s are not protection assets. If you are not filing for bankruptcy, each state has its own limits as to how much in an IRA account would be protected from creditors. Be sure to achievement. • Promotes respect, integrity and sportsmanship. • Prepares for the future in a global community. • Develops leadership and life skills. • Fosters the inclusion of diverse populations. • Promotes healthy lifestyles and safe competition. • Encourages positive school/ community culture. • Should be fun. And it is far from being a budget-buster! In the long run, as it keeps students in school and working towards dreams and goal, it naturally makes the school budget-funded districts more effective and more successful. If students are now involved in school-based athletics and activities, keep them involved. If they are not participating at this time, get them involved! Being active in school-based athletics and/or activities can and will change and enhance student-athletes’ lives. consult with an attorney fully versed in creditor protection rights and bankruptcy law if you are unsure as to whether or not your qualified retirement account, IRA or SEP/IRA account is protected. This area of the law can be very confusing. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a master’s degree in taxation.

Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 19, 2022 To Advertise in The Advocate, Call 781-233-4446 today! - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Essex Probate and Family Court 36 Federal Street Salem, MA 01970 (978) 744-1020 Docket No. ES22P2257EA Estate of: JAMES WILLIAM MARTIN Date of Death: 01/18/2022 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by: James W. Martin, Jr. of Saugus MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: James W. Martin, Jr. of Saugus MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 09/09/2022. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Frances M. Giordano, First Justice of this Court. Date: December 12, 2018 PAMELA A. CASEY O’BRIEN REGISTER OF PROBATE August 19, 2022 S augus, age 101, died on Wednesday, August 10th, at the Sawtelle Hospice House in Reading. She was the wife of the late Dominick Petkewich. Born and raised in Wakefield, Mrs. Petkewich was the daughter of the late Harry and Takla (Savinsky) Nikitin. She enjoyed crocheting, travelling, reading and gardening. Mrs. Petkewich was the mother of Susan Donovan and her husband Jay of Wilmington, James Petkewich and his wife Audrey of Saugus, Karen Coughlin of Middleton, Paul Petkewich and his wife Lynn of Saugus. Sister of Harry Nikitin of Boxford and the late Alexander Nikitin, Walter Nikitin and Eleanor Govostes. Grandmother of seven grandchildren and the late Justin and 9 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, in Saugus, on Tuesday.A funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday. Interment at Riverside Cemetery in Saugus. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to My Brother’s Table at mybrotherstable.org. 10. In which Charles 1. On Aug. 19, 1950, ABC first aired what kind of TV shows on Saturday mornings? 2. What Canadian Island is known for piping plovers? 3. What bird builds the smallest nest? 4. What mountain range has Mount Ansel Adams? 5. On Aug. 20, 1911, the first-ever worldwide cable message – “This message sent around the world” – was transmitted from what newspaper building? 6. How are Etna, Krakatoa and Fuji similar? 7. What does sagamore mean? 8. On Aug. 21, 1909. The Pilgrim Monument was completed in what town? 9. The tarantella is a folk dance of what country? Dickens novel would you find Uriah Heep, Wilkins Micawber and Betsey Trotwood? 11. On Aug. 22, 1906, the Victor Talking Machine Company began production of a record player called Victrola that sold for who many dollars: 50, 100 or 200? 12. What is the “toad” in English “toad-in-thehole”? 13. How are Mandarin, wing and shawl similar? 14. On Aug. 23, 1966, the Lunar Orbiter 1 took the first photograph of what? 15. The flightless kiwi bird is native to what f Saugus, 72, passed away unexpectedly on August 11, 2022 with his loving family by his side. He was the son of the late Edward and Dorothy Shipulski of Saugus. Chuck was a lifelong resiO dent of Saugus, playing many sports including Saugus High football, baseball and later softball. He graduated from Saugus High in the class of 1967 and was a 42-year career firefighter for the town receiving many awards and commendations. He was a true Saugonian at heart and enjoyed many years as a committed coach of youth sports including Saugus Youth Hockey, Saugus Pop Warner and Saugus National Little League. He also was a talented finish carpenter that worked on many homes throughout New England. During the summer months he enjoyed spending time at his cottage on Newfound Lake in New Hampshire which he rebuilt himself. Chuck’s family was the center of his world, and his greatest joys came from being with his kids and grandchildren. He was an avid sports fan and there was never an event or game that he missed. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Karen (Sheldon) Shipulski, his chilcountry? 16. How are The Black Pearl, Argo and The Jolly Roger similar? 17. August 24 is Independence Day of Ukraine, which celebrates its Declaration of Independence in what year: 1918, 1953 or 1991? 18. Eastern diamondback is the name of the largest of what kind of animal? 19. Brant Point Lighthouse, North America’s second oldest lighthouse, is on what island? 20. On Aug. 25, 1819, Scotsman Allan Pinkerton was born; he emigrated to the USA and founded what kind of agency? OBITUARIES Mrs. Anne (Nikitin) Petkewich Charles (Chuck) Russell Shipulski dren, Kristin Shipulski of Saugus, Kara Shipulski of North Reading, Jason and his wife Kristy Shipulski of Melrose. He was the proud papa to his adored grandchildren Ben and Charlie Cooper of North Reading and Kiley Shipulski of Melrose. He was the devoted brother of Edward Shipulski of Methuen and Jane Terranova and her husband John of Methuen. Chuck was predeceased by his parents Edward and Dorothy Shipulski and beloved brother Daniel Shipulski. Relatives and friends attended visitation hours at Bisbee Porcella Funeral Home in Saugus on August 16. A Funeral Mass was be held on August 17 St. Theresa’s Church, North Reading. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the Saugus Firefighters Relief Association. (https://saugusfirereliefassociation.com) Karen Ellen Hill Gilfillan O n August 11, Karen Ellen Hill Gilfillan left this earth for her Eternal home in heaven, where she will be forever at home with the Lord. Karen was born on October 10, 1949, the second of five children born to Theresa (Procopio) Hill and Frederick Hill. OBITS | SEE PAGE 18 ANSWERS 1......For children (Animal Clinic and Acrobat Ranch) 2. ....Prince Edward Island 3. ....Hummingbird 4. ....The Sierra Nevada 5. ....The New York Times building 6. ....They are active volcanoes. 7. ....Chief or sachem 8. ....Provincetown, Mass. 9. ....Italy 10. ..“David Copperfield” 11. ..200 12. ..Sausage (cooked in batter) 13. ..They are types of collar. 14. ..The earth from the moon 15. ..New Zealand 16. ..They are fictional ship names (in “Pirates of the Caribbean,” “Jason and the Argonauts” and “Peter Pan,” respectively) 17. ..1991 18. ..Rattlesnake 19. ..Nantucket 20. ..A detective agency that was “one of the first of its kind”

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Page 18 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 19, 2022 OBITS | FROM PAGE 16 She grew up in Malden, part of a close and caring family of grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. She was a graduate of Malden High School In the Hill family, there was a reverence and appreciation for the Bible as the Word of God. When Karen was 18, she accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior, reading from the Bible, Romans 10:9. That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine hear t that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. Through the years, the Christian faith has been a vital part of her life. She was a member of the fellowship at Walnut Street Gospel Hall where for many years she was a devoted Sunday School teacher to preschoolers. Karen enjoyed traveling to visit friends in the US, the Maritimes and Scotland, where she met her husband, Dennis Gilfillan. They celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary on August 2. A long-time Avon Sales Rep, she also worked at Hood’s, for Arbor Counseling, and in the family bridal business: Terry Hill Boutique. In the last few years of her life, she had great joy in her role as a crossing guard and lunchroom aide for the Saugus Public Schools, where she made many friends among the children and their parents. She was adept at detailed needlework. A gifted baker, she excelled at creating amazing wedding cakes, and fancy cakes for every family celebration. She will be missed by her dear husband Dennis, their three beloved children: Lindsey Boyer and fiancé Scott Watts of Somerville, Heather Gilfillan of Lynn, and Andrew Gilfillan of Saugus, and her much-loved grandchildren Paige and Levi Boyer. She is mourned by her sisters Jacquelyn Smith (Glenn) of Magnolia, and Paula McIntosh (Stephen) of Malden. She was preceded in death by her brothers Allen Hill of IL, and Stephen Hill of Falmouth MA. She also leaves her sister-in-law Paulette Barrett (Ray) of IL, and special nieces and nephews Penelope Clark, Matthew, Ethan and Eric Smith; Dustin Hill and Alison Hebert and their families as well as a wide circle of cousins. Relatives and friends were invited to visitation and funeral services at the Walnut Street Gospel Hall in Saugus on Thursday August 18. In lieu of flowers, donations in Karen’s memor y may be made t o https://www.foundationfo r women s c a n c e r . o r g https://www.avonworldwide.com/supporting-women/breast-cancer PAUL CICCARELLI Boston. He was husband of Mary (Porcella) Ciccarelli with whom he shared 62 years of marriage. Born in East Boston and raised in Orient Heights, he was the son of the late Michael O. and Rachel (Graziano) Ciccarelli. A graduate of St. Lazarus O f Saugus , f o r m e r - ly of Or i - ent Heights & the Point of Pines, age 86, owner of the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home in Saugus, died on Thursday, August 11, at the Beth Israel Medical Center, School, Christopher Columbus High School, Boston State College, and New England Institute of Applied Anatomy & Science (NEI), Paul was a school teacher and football coach before becoming a funeral director. He was known for his kindness, thoughtfulness, generosity, and devotion to his family. He was a Past President of the Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association, a member of Selected Independent Funeral Homes, retired Board of Director for the Saugus Bank now known as North Shore Bank, the Massachusetts “100 Club”, Saugus Chamber of Commerce, the Lynn Yacht Club, Saugus Knights of Columbus Council #1829 and the Saugus ITAM Club. Paul loved sailing, boating and saltwater fishing; he was a talented woodworker, creating doll houses for family and friends, building furniture for the funeral home and both St. Margaret’s and Blessed Sacrament Churches in Saugus. He was a disabled veteran of the United States Air Force. Besides his wife, Paul is survived by his children, Ann Ciccarelli, Michael Ciccarelli and his wife, Carol all of Saugus; adored grandsons, Drew and Justin Ciccarelli. He was the brother of the late Michael Ciccarelli and Peter Ciccarelli. Paul is also survived by his many nieces, nephews, and cousins. At Paul’s request, in lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Dr. James D. Chang Cardiac Research Fund, c/o Beth Israel Medical Center, CVI-Cardiovascular Clinic, Shapiro 7, Boston, MA 02215. The family would like to take this opportunity to thank the cardiac staff at the Beth Israel Hospital for their kindness, compassion and exceptional care over the last 30 years. Relatives and friends attended a Funeral Mass on Thursday at the Blessed Sacrament Church in Saugus with Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

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