SAUGUS Your Local News, Sports and Information Online. Scan & Subscribe! Vol. 28, No.33 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday BACK TO SCHOOL PLANS AN EXCITED EDUCATOR: Amanda O’Brien, the new Assistant Principal for Grades 2 and 4 at Belmonte STEAM Academy, beamed with joy as she spoke enthusiastically this week about the new school year that begins on Sept. 2. The Lynn native spent the past 11 years as a teacher in that city’s public school system before accepting her first job in school administration in Saugus. Please see inside for more photos and the story. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) Home of the Week 1 OPEN HOUSE – Sat. 8/22 & Sun. 8/23 - 11:30-1:00 st Offered at $715,000 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate Formerly Carpenito Real Estate SAUGUS – INCREDIBLY renovated and maintained Colonial boasting 6 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, beautiful kitchen (2025) with stunning granite counter tops and ceramic tile flooring, new atrium door to newer Trex decking (2020) with natural gas grill hook-up, open to dining room for all of your family gatherings, leading to spacious living room with exquisite stone front electric fireplace and laminate flooring, convenient 1st floor laundry hook-up and central air. AMAZING backyard with multiple levels, custom walls, granite table, patio, all perfect to enjoy your summer entertaining! Irrigation system and two driveways. This home is meticulous IN & OUT! Nothing to do but move in and enjoy the pride of home ownership! Welcome Home!! Dir: Lincoln Ave to 27 Overlea Ave (781) 233-7300 335 Central St. Saugus commonmoves.com ©2024 BHH Affiliates, LLC, An independently owned and operated franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of Columbia Insurance Company, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. Equal Housing Opportunity. 781-233-4446 Friday, August 21, 2026 Sachems hockey making a comeback Former veteran hockey coach Jeff Natalucci will be at the helm of the revived Saugus High School athletic program By Mark E. Vogler S augus High School once had its own hockey program, which established itself as a perennial powerhouse that competed for state and conference titles in the sport before it was eliminated several years ago. Matt Serino, Director of Wellness & Athletics for the Saugus Middle High School – himself a Hall of Fame hockey player during his days at Saugus High – has talked about reviving the sports tradition since he was hired by Saugus Public Schools in 2024. The Annual Town Meeting provided the seeds for the comeback this spring when it approved Article 22, which provides $215,000 from the Supplemental Student Support Reserve Fund for supporting the Saugus Public Schools Athletic and Fine Arts Departments by offering programing, tutoring and student study centers for students involved in athletics, the band and chorus. The money budgeted for athletic equipment includes more than $59,000 for hockey. Serino gave Sachem hockey fans more hope recently, by naming a popular former Saugus High hockey coach to lead the revival. “Saugus High School is excited to announce the return of Jeff Natalucci, Class of 1995, as the Head Coach of the Saugus High School hockey program,” Serino told The Saugus Advocate this week. “This will be Jeff’s second tenure at the helm of the Sachems. He previously served as head coach from 2010– 2022, leading Saugus to four state tournament appearances, including one North Final and two North Semifinal appearances,” Serino said. “Jeff’s connection to Saugus and to this hockey program runs deep. As a Saugus High School alumni, town employee, lifelong resident, and parHOCKEY | SEE PAGE 2 Summer is Here! Established 1978 Mid-grade Regular 3.83 4.37 4.29 $4.56 Full Service ULS $4.739 Order online at angelosoil.com Kerosene Now Available! FLEET CARD Check Out Our LOW PRICES!
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