SAUGUS D Vol. 27, No.34 All Your Local News & Sports Online! Scan Here & Subscribe! OCAT CAT WELCOME, NEW CENTENARIAN S HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Millie Doucette is the latest Saugonian to join the “100 Club” after celebrating her birthday yesterday. Please see inside for more photos and this week’s “The Advocate Asks.” (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) TE E -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 781-233-4446 Friday, August 22, 2025 Starting the school year off right Saugus Public Schools has revised its admission policy on the legal advice of the state Attorney General’s Offi ce over concerns that some students were being denied an education By Mark E. Vogler augus Public Schools will begin its new academic year next week with a revised student admission policy that was crafted to comply with state and federal laws upholding the rights of immigrant students living in town to attend local schools. An amended policy approved this spring by the School Committee no longer requires families who move to Saugus to complete the town census form to be able to register their children in the school system. That provision and other parts of the policy were the subject of legal threats a year ago by two nonprofit advocacy groups that declared it an illegal barrier to immigrant students seeking to obtain an education. Lawyers for Civil Rights and Massachusetts Advocates for Children emailed “a dePUBLIC SCHOOLS | SEE PAGE 2 Mid-grade Regular 2.83 3.35 3.45 $3.47 Over 47 Years of Excellence! 1978 - 2025 ULS Full Service $2.99 Order online at angelosoil.com FLEET CARD Check Out Our LOW PRICES!
Page 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 22, 2025 PUBLIC SCHOOLS | FROM PAGE 1 mand letter” to each School Committee member calling for immediate changes prior to the start of the 202425 school year “so that no school children will be unlawfully excluded or deterred from enrollment in the Saugus Public Schools.” The School Committee issued a statement a year ago insisting “This policy states, very clearly, that no child who actually resides in Saugus will be denied access to school due to immigrant status, nor by law would it apply to homeless students who are entitled to an education here.” This week, however, School Committee Chair Vincent Serino confirmed that the School Committee changed the policy after its lawyer consulted with the state Attorney General’s Office. “We didn’t change because of them [the advocacy groups]. We changed after our discussion with the AG’s Office. We changed to comply with the law,” Serino told The Saugus Advocate. Meanwhile, the advocacy groups which challenged the Saugus admission policy issued a press release last week which noted Saugus Public Schools revised its policy “under sustained legal pressure,” thus eliminating “provisions that unlawfully limited access to public education for immigrant families and other vulnerable students.” “This move marks a major Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net victory for families and follows coordinated advocacy by Lawyers for Civil Rights (LCR) and Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC), strategic litigation by Anderson & Kreiger LLP, and oversight from the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office (AGO),” the press release declared. Erika Richmond Walton, an attorney with LCR, noted Saugus’ agreement to revise its policy “sends a strong message that discriminatory enrollment policies have no place in Massachusetts schools. We will keep monitoring to ensure every family can enroll without fear or unnecessary hurdles.” Two families “denied enrollment” The Saugus Advocate asked Attorney Walton whether she knew how many children were denied an education last year because of the Saugus admission policy. “We first learned about this issue because of two families who were directly denied enrollment,” Walton wrote in an email to The Saugus Advocate. “After we filed a public records lawsuit, we discovered that additional families were also impacted. And that still does not capture the full scope. Many families may have been turned away without a paper trail or discouraged from even trying to enroll. While we cannot provide an exact number, the impact was broad and profound, affecting immigrant and vulnerable students who had every right to access public education,” Walton said. But in his interview with the newspaper, Serino said he didn’t agree with the allegations that immigrant students were denied an education in Saugus. “No kids went without an education,” Serino said. “The number was zero. It was a big to-do about nothing,” he said. “We only tweaked our current policy to take out some language that our lawyers had told us to. We took out the census piece of the policy. It still remains a strong policy to ensure our students live in Saugus,” he said. “With our enrollment growing, we need to ensure we are diligent in our policy. This will also help with class sizes. At the end of the day, we have a policy that says if you don’t live in Saugus, you don’t go to school in Saugus,” he said. Long-range benefits cited Attorney Walton predicted the revised policy would benefit “every child living in Saugus” and “not just a handful of families.” “That includes immigrant students as well as children whose families live in non-traditional housing situations, such as shelters or doubled up with relatives or friends. By removing unlawful barriers to enrollment, the district has ensured that all children in the community can attend school, both now and in the future,” she said. But there’s more Saugus Public Schools can do to improve educational access for all students, according to the attorney. “To build on this, they can ensure clear guidance and training for school staff to prevent families from being turned away at the front desk,” Walton said. “They can also provide multilingual outreach and enrollment materials so immigrant families understand their rights. In addition, it is crucial to inform Town Hall staff that the school census is no longer required and that the habitability of a home cannot be used to keep children out of school,” she said. “Finally, the School ComPUBLIC SCHOOLS | SEE PAGE 11
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Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 22, 2025 A True Saugus Treasure Keeping classmates connected remains a labor of love for 1960 Saugus High School graduate Judi Franklin By Janice K. Jarosz I n 1960, Judi Franklin’s classmates voted her in as Treasurer of the senior class at Saugus High School. During those carefree high school years, Judi and her classmates enjoyed the music of Bill Haley, Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry, to name a few; record hops, hot rods, going steady, free driving lessons, donkey basketball, the Adventure Car Hop and decorating the gym for the upcoming proms. Their “dance cards” were filled with four exciting years together, learning, laughing and growing up in Saugus. It was in the late 90s when Mr. John Lumsden was servIf We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! There is a difference between the rest and the BEST! Celebrating 46 Years In Business! TONY’S AUTO BODY Call or Visit 781-321-0032 34 Sharon Street Malden, MA 02148 TONYSAUTOBODYLLC.COM COME VISIT OUR STATE OF THE ART BODY SHOP • Computerized Paint Matching (State of the Art Spray Booth) • Computerized Frame Machines • P.P.G. Refinishing System • R134 + 1234yf A/C Machines Fully Insured -RS2415 Insurance Company Approval ALL OUR WORK IS GUARANTEED! TONY BARTOLO Owner 46 Years Let Us Handle Your Next Insurance Claim. Go With the BEST It Doesn’t Get BETTER! RENTAL CARS Available Judi Franklin has been a dedicated Saugus High alumnus, volunteering hours to inform fellow graduates. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) ing as the President of the Saugus Alumni Association and needed someone to help update the alumni records. Dozens of letters were sent out asking for information, but our very own Miss Franklin was the only one to respond. Mr. Lumsden was so impressed with her letter that he asked her if she would be willing to take on the job, and as they say, “the rest is history.” When Judi began her new position there were no cell phones or computers. Missing alumni were contacted the old-fashioned way – handwritten letters or the land line. Hundreds of phone calls were made updating and adding each graduating class, and after a lot of time and energy all data was up to date. Judi also added a dedicated list acknowledging classmates who had passed. It was a time-consuming and very demanding project, but Judi was determined to ferret out every missing name, updating those with new addresses, FROM THE CLASS OF 1960: Judi Franklin’s yearbook. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) and working with class officers in planning class reunions, along with also answering past yearbook requests. Several years into her “employment,” the Alumni Association purchased a brand-new computer to assist her in data research. But, because it was so new to her, she enlisted David, her techie son, for instrucTREASURE | SEE PAGE 7
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 22, 2025 Page 7 Selectmen congratulate Kowloon as a “landmark” Saugus restaurant celebrates its 75th anniversary By Tara Vocino T he Board of Selectmen congratulated the Kowloon Restaurant on celebrating 75 years during their Tuesday night meeting at Town Hall. “It’s a landmark for our town,” Selectmen Chairwoman Debra Panetta said. “Besides the Saugus wings being delicious, we thank the Wong family for their dedication and generosity to the community over the years.” Selectmen Corinne Riley congratulated the Wong family on building an empire. Selectmen Anthony Cogliano said he’s had the pleasure of being close with the Wong family over the years. “Their business today is probably better than it has ever been,” Cogliano said. “It’s been amazing to see their operation and how they run it.” Selectmen Michael Serino said the family and restaurant are both top-notch. “People always ask me, ‘Where’s Saugus?’ And as soon as you mention the Kowloon, everyone knows,” Serino said. “It’s made Route 1 what it is today.” Selectmen Jeffrey Cicolini called the restaurant one of the mainstays in town. “We don’t have a lot of restaurants that have gone through multiple generations,” Cicolini said – they have set the bar on what it’s like to give back – adding that their fundraisers don’t go unnoticed. HONORED GUEST: Shown from left to right: Selectmen Jeffrey Cicolini, Michael Serino and Corinne Riley, Kowloon Restaurant Director Stanley Wong, Town Manager Scott Crabtree, Board of Selectmen Chairman Debra Panetta and Selectman Anthony Cogliano awarded a Town of Saugus Citation to Kowloon on celebrating their 75th anniversary during Tuesday’s selectmen’s meeting at Town Hall. (Saugus Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) State Representative Donald Wong said they’re proud to be celebrating the 75th anniversary, carrying on the legacy of his parents. “Thank you all for your support through the past 75 years,” Wong said Wednesday morning. An anniversary gala and block party was set for Aug. 21. Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta congratulated Kowloon Restaurant Director Stanley Wong. (Saugus Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) TREASURE | FROM PAGE 6 tions, and she did so well he awarded her an A Plus in Computer Science! Judi Franklin Alabiso continued right up to this year, maintaining and updating records, reconnecting lost alumni and assisting in organizing yearly events. She was a matchmaker on one occasion. Judi was the one resource to contact when class officers and others were looking for lost classmates, and if she could not find someone – no one could! Judi retired from this position several months ago but continues as a board member of the Saugus Alumni Association. The hundred alumni friends extend their deepest appreciation to her “labor of love” in preserving the alumni history of Saugus High School, and as a testament to the respect she garnered all those many years, all four class officers of SHS 1960 never missed their reunions, even when two of them had to fly in from California and Florida. Ms. Judi (Franklin) Alabiso is a true Saugus treasure. Thank you to the treasurer of the SHS Class of 1960. Other business Also, during the meeting, Highland Avenue resident PatEditor’s Note: The Saugus High Class of 1980 will be holding its 45th Class Reunion for 1980 graduates, friends and members of all Saugus High classes on Nov. 29 (Saturday after Thanksgiving) from 1 to 6 p.m. inside the Saugus-Everett Elks Lodge No. 642 at 413 Main St. in Saugus. The Saugus Advocate will be publishing articles about alumni leading up to the reunion. For more information, please contact Andrea Saunders (1980 Class President) at paulgreens@ aol.com or 978-482-5787; Pete Nicolo can be reached at PSNicolo2533@comcast. net or at 978-815-8234. rick Darrigo expressed concern over speeding and no parking signs facing the wrong way. “It’s only a matter of time before someone gets killed,” Darrigo said. Cogliano said students often walk on residents’ lawns instead of sidewalks. Town Manager Scott Crabtree said it’s tough to narrow streets or sidewalks without eminent domain, citing disability concerns. 617-275-0700 916 Broadway, Everett, MA BUSINESS HOURS Mon - Thurs 1:00 PM-10:00 PM Fri & Sat 12:00 PM-10:30 PM Sunday 12:00 PM-10:00 PM www.cajuncorner916.com
Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 22, 2025 The Bands of Summer continue John Jerome and The implications rock the iron Works By Laura Eisener O n Wednesday evening, August 13, a great blend of rock, country, calypso and other genres was played by John Jerome of Gloucester and his bandmates Millie Manning and Geoff Small, known as The Implications. This lively trio, which is new to the Iron Works summer lineup, led off with Paul Simon’s “Graceland” and segued into Johnny Cash’s “Folsom Prison.” “Jump in the Line (Shake, Shake, Shake, Senora),” written by Lord Kitchener (born Aldwyn Roberts) in 1946, was the first of several calypso-influenced songs. The most familiar is likely to be the “Banana Boat Song,” often known as “Day-O,” which they sang near the end of the evening. Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton made “Islands in the Stream,” written by The Bee Gees, very popular in the mid80s. Smokey Robinson’s “Cruisin,’” Glen Campbell’s “Gentle On My Mind,” Jim Croce’s “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” and the Eagles’ “Peaceful Easy Feeling” are just a sample of some of the ASKS | FROM PAGE 3 Millie continues to live in the four-bedroom, Cape-style house that she and her late husband bought more than six decades ago. After a century of living, she maintains a remarkable and independent lifestyle for somebody her age. She cooks for herself, and up until a few years ago she was still driving a car. She has a passion for reading nonfiction books, which are scattered all over her house. She’s very articulate in conversation and seems to be very knowledgeable about current events. She credits her good health and longevity to a life of great faith, smart eating and regular exercise and her “main hobby”: dancing. She proudly displays a trophy that sits on the mantel in 1957, a husband and wife writing and performing team, and was first made famous by the Everly Brothers but was later covered by Simon & Garfunkel, and by George Harrison in the 1970s. Boudleaux Bryant also wrote “All I Have To Do Is Dream,” another Everly Brothers hit, which we heard later in the evening. While we’re talking about John Jerome and The Implications played at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site on August 13. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) songs played to give some idea of the diversity of music styles. In addition to many familiar songs, the trio offered a few of their own original works: “I’d Give It All” and “Come Back.” John Jerome walked out in the crowd and greeted participants, which led to the cozy feeling of the event. Millie Manning’s parents were among those out on the lawn enjoying the music. One of the regular summer concertgoers requested Van Morrison’s “Brown Eyed Girl,” and soon in her living room for being “Overall Winners” with her partner John DeGeralamo in a 2006 dance contest at the Saugus Senior Center. She presided as “Prom Queen” at Senior Prom hosted by Saugus High School students two years ago at the Saugus Senior Center. She ran the ballroom dance hall at Blessed Sacrament Church in Saugus for six years. During World War II, she entertained the troops with her dancing at USO functions held at North Station. She also helped organize ballroom dancing at the Roller World Skating Event on Route 1. For many years, dancing was a big part of her life. She has a 10-yearold female Turkish Van cat named “Winter,” who keeps her company. Highlights of this week’s interview follow. there were several people line dancing on the lawn. Someone told the band that a person in the audience was celebrating a birthday this week, and pretty soon I was being serenaded with “Happy Birthday.” Simon & Garfunkel’s work recurred a few times during the night, with “Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes,” “Cecilia” and another song I recall from an album I played often in high school, “Bye Bye Love.” “Bye Bye Love” was actually written by Boudleaux and Felice Bryant Q: Please tell me a little bit about your family, growing up. A: My mother and father came from Italy and settled in Everett, where I was born. I had a brother, Joseph Saveriano, who died in Palm Springs, California, last year. He was 98. My father was a tailor. He made sample suits for men. He was an excellent tailor and made all of my clothes for school Q: As you look back over your life, what are you most proud of? A: I had three wonderful children who loved each other deeply and never fought. We had two boys and a girl. One child is still alive; Paul Doucette of Saugus lives with his wife Cheryl. He’s very helpful. He was ASKS | SEE PAGE 10 “Dreams,” the trio sang the Fleetwood Mac song at a very appropriate moment, since there was a distinct rumble from the skies at the line “Oh, Thunder only happens when it’s raining.” By 7:40 the sky grew dark from some ominous clouds, and the breeze picked up. There was a sense of suspense developing, but the band played valiantly on through a few more songs. Just a little before 8:00 there were a few flashes of distant lightning, and the band decided it was time to stop. People quickly packed up, and most made it home before any rain started. This marks the fourth consecutive summer that the Saugus Public Library and the National Park Service are collaborating on a local outdoor event that seems to get more popular every year. The concert series celebrates local musical talents in Essex County and creates opportunities for residents and visitors to engage with the park during evening hours. Upcoming shows begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesday in August. People can bring blankets and chairs, snacks, etc. The events take place on the stage behind the museum building, and spectators can settle down on the upper lawn. It is suitable for all ages. Restrooms are available until nearly 8 p.m., when the concerts conclude. If weather looks bad for any particular Wednesday, concertgoers are urged to check the library website (www.sauguspubliclibrary. org), which will be updated for cancellations on that day. Jon Waterman was scheduled to perform “A journey through the roots of American popular music this week (Wednesday, Aug. 20). For the final concert of the summer, Jump Street will perform a selection of Classic Rock, Motown, Jazz and Funk next Wednesday (Aug. 27). LOVING LIFE: During an interview earlier this month, Millie Doucette sits relaxed in the living room of her Clinton Avenue home, reflecting on her century of living. She turned 100 yesterday. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler)
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 22, 2025 Page 9 Shining Lights of Everyday People “Not all of us can do great things but we can do small things with great love.”— Mother Teresa A Saugus Iron Works crowd enjoys close Wildlife Encounters By Laura Eisener A group of almost 200 people, including many children, Diane Bogdan McConnell (Courtesy of “The Sketch Artist”) By Joanie Allbee D iane McConnell is a ray of sunshine to all who know her. She greets people with a warm smile. She loves to spend time with her family. She grew up camping and having fun. “I loved growing up in Saugus. It was quite a small town. You knew your neighbors and everyone got together outside,” Diane said. “No one stayed in their houses. It felt so free, no worries and everyone got along. I left for 24 years and came back for my love of this Town,” she said. Diane was raised with and believes in the old motto “to do unto others as you would have done to you.” She graduated with honors with Saugus High Class of 1973. Diane enjoys quilts and doing puzzles and taking each day as it comes and making the most of it. She fondly recalls a quote from her dad, Mr. Peter Bogdan, “Everyone has the same time each day; it’s how you use it.” Diane keeps a busy schedule with lots of time serving others. She serves with American Legion Auxiliary and attends many functions with her mom, Shirley Bogdan, who is also a member. They have helped wrap gifts and assisted with parties and running Bingo Games for the soldiers at the Chelsea Soldiers’ Home. For years, Diane has volunteered serving at Saugus Senior Center’s Wednesday’s Bingo; she always gives extra time and assistance to those in need. “I have a lot of good memories here with family and friends and I felt safe here growing up. I miss the good old days. I wish it was like that now,” Diane said. enjoyed seeing a variety of interesting creatures in a shady spot at the Saugus Iron Works on Monday morning – thanks to a program put on by the Saugus Public Library. These animals came from the Wildlife Encounters Ecology & Wellness Center in New Hampshire. The organization’s founder, director and environmental educator, Derek Small, brought a small menagerie of animals to introduce to the gathering. All the animals live at the family-run center because they cannot survive in the wild. Some were injured; others were bred in captivity and placed at this facility; and a few were animals exploited by illegal wildlife trade. The center is located on a former farm in the N.H. seacoast area. Some of the “animal ambassadors” that visited Saugus were a Himalayan lion’s mane rabbit, chinchilla, fennec fox, American alligator and Burmese python. Wildlife Encounters offers a variety of educational programs both at their home location in Barrington, New Hampshire, and with live animals brought to nonprofit institutions in New England. The Saugus Public Library Participants got to pet a chinchilla, an animal that became close to extinction due to the fur trade and continued poaching. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) This alligator was persuaded to open its mouth and show its teeth. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) and Saugus Iron Works have found these visits to be among the most popular outdoor summer events they offer. Animal Encounters are considered appropriate for children ages three and up.
Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 22, 2025 Gangsta Turkeys ruffle our feathers By Joanie Allbee G obble, gobble, and it’s not Thanksgiving. It’s the gangsta turkeys running amok with their posse around Heritage Heights. If you like a good morning scare to get the blood pumping like a jolt of espresso, these turkeys will make it happen. Turkeys are staged in bushes ready to boisterously pop, startle and stalk. If you hesitate before getting in your car, there’s a turkey waiting to hop your ride. Often, they make it difficult to open doors as they accompany you right in, and closing the doors might clip a feather from these fine birds of nonsense. These negative attention-seekers are found banging beaks on front glass ASKS | FROM PAGE 8 a transmission specialist. When he was a little boy, I gave him a coffee pot. He would take it apart and put it back together again. I was 51 when I had him. John was a draftsman. My daughter Joyce was a dental technician. She also typed out the reports of the Holocaust survivors of World War II to preserve their stories. Her name is down in Washington, D.C. [at the Holocaust Memorial Museum] as a historical transcriptionist. I have six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild who just turned five – a small little boy in Everett Q: How did you meet your husband? A: I met my husband at the bowling alley in Malden, right on Broadway. He wouldn’t let me out of his sight from that day on. He was at the house every day. We dated a year and a half and got married. We got married in Everett at St. Anthony’s. We lived for five years in an apartment in Revere. After five years he said, “Let’s buy a house.” I had saved $2,000 from the money he gave me. I was able to save it from doors. A few people are accused of feeding these wildlife, but no food passed through their hands. Feathers float down as you’re sitting, and if you look up you may find a lofting bowling ball above your head on low branches. Low-hanging branches are unable to support the heftiness of these tree loungers, so usually a branch tumbles. When you see fallen branches and feathers around, you know the gangsta bird is near. Editor’s Note: Joanie Allbee is a frequent contributor to The Saugus Advocate who has been watching the menacing movements of the gangsta turkeys near where she lives. shopping smart for food. I bought shoulder lamp chops. We had a lot of shin bone soup. We always had a balanced meal. Starch and vegetables. My uncle knew a real estate agent who knew about this house in Saugus (on Clinton Avenue). I’ve lived in this house for over 60 years. Q: During your time in Saugus, have you been active with youth organizations? A: I was a Campfire Girls sponsor for eight years. And I later became a leader. I had three girls who earned the WoHeLo Medallion – the highest award for campfire girls. Q: That would be the equivalent of an Eagle Scout badge for Boy Scouts? A: Yes. I’m very proud of those three girls. They all went onto college. Janet Griffen, Carla Saunders and Beth Agersea. Carla (now Carla A. Scuzzarella) went on to become a principal at the High School [Saugus Middle-High School]. Q: This meatloaf you cooked for lunch today is excellent. I enjoyed it. A: Thank you. I happen to like cooking. It’s a challenge. Q: Do you have a favorite dish that you love to cook? INTIMIDATING BIRDS: This pair of mischievous wild turkeys is part of gang that loves to raise havoc around local apartments. (Courtesy photo by Joanie Allbee) A: If I were cooking for company and they liked Italian, I would cook lasagna. I’ve made a lot of lasagna in my life. Q: Do you still drive a car? A: No. I lost my license a few years ago. I was a careful driver. I was 28 when I got my license. I never wanted to drive. But it was the best thing I ever did. I drove until I was 96. I had a minor accident on Route 1 and lost my license. I didn’t challenge it, only because my children didn’t want me to keep driving. Q: What was your favorite car? A: A Buick Skylark – a beautiful blue color. Q: Have you belonged to any clubs? A: I started a club. It had no name. Just a club to get together, and one time we had 16 women in the club, from Saugus and surrounding communities and one from New Hampshire. We went out to every restaurant around the area from the time I was 30. We made a lot of close ties. Q: What’s the most interesting thing that has happened in your life? A: Probably going out to California and having my brother (Joseph Saveriano) HOME SWEET HOME: Millie Doucette has lived in this Cape Cod-style, four-bedroom home on Clinton Avenue since she and her late husband bought it more than six decades ago. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) take me. He was living in Palm Springs, and he took me down to where my niece was. Her house was at the top of a cliff. It was a beautiful house. It was in Fallbrook, California. My niece was an actress – Pat Woodell – who played the smart sister [Bobbie Jo Bradley] in the TV program “Petticoat Junction.” She was born in Winthrop. After she left “Petticoat Junction,” she was in several movies: “The Class of ’74,” the “Big Doll House” and the “Twilight People.” Q: What were your favorite hobbies? A: Dancing was my main hobby, and I liked playing cards. I love reading. If you look around my house, you’ll see books everyASKS | SEE PAGE 11 LOOKING FOR TROUBLE: This wild turkey is determined to find it in the parking area of a local apartment complex. (Courtesy photo by Joanie Allbee)
Firing up the grill and spreading the warmth Heritage Heights residents enjoy a convoy of classic cars to go with their cookout THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 22, 2025 PUBLIC SCHOOLS | FROM PAGE 2 Page 11 mittee can commit to ongoing monitoring and reporting to make sure the policy is applied fairly and consistently,” she said. The advocacy groups KATHY MURPHY TAKES THE WHEEL: Ms. Murphy learned how to drive in a car just like this. So generous Ray Willis put her behind the wheel of his 1967 Cherry red Buick Skylark for her to reminisce down memory lane. (Courtesy photo of Joanie Allbee) By Joanie Allbee O n August 14, Saugus Housing Authority held its annual cookout for Heritage Heights Elderly Complex joined by the Tenant Association. Maintenance team Guy Moley, Mark DePippo, Jarrod Middleton, Sean Ring, Tyler Oxley and Director of Operations Josh Bennet tended to usual preparations for a cookout. The lawns were landscaped, outdoor tables set up and extra touches of canopies placed to provide shade for dining guests. The team went above and beyond with firing up the grill, flipping burgers and dogs and once off the grill running them inside to awaiting steaming trays. They took loaned MEMORY LANE LINEUP: antique cars at the Heritage Heights Cookout’s Memory Lane. (Rooftop photo courtesy of Guy Moley) personal DJ equipment and set it up so 70s & 80s tunes could rock the air. Additionally, on their own time they thoughtfully arranged for antique car owners to come and show their cars. As a result of the maintenance team’s extra efforts, guests had a grand time. The street was lined with an elegant array of cars with proud owners engaging with guests. “We are a band of retired guys who came to show our cars to Saugus Heritage seniors so they can reminisce and have great memories,” Bob Puopolo said. One such grateful person to see all the antique cars was Kathy Murphy. Ray Willis and several of the car owners were captivated by hearing Kathy reminisce about how she learned to drive in a 1967 Buick Skylark and how her father taught her road trip safety, auto knowledge and car repair necessities to ensure his daughter would have safe travels. Willis, who owned the cherry red 1967 Buick Skylark, smiled and gently guided Ms. Murphy back behind the wheel and in the driver’s seat of his Skylark for a trip down memory lane. didn’t have any dialogue with the School Committee over the past year, according to Walton. “We worked closely with the Attorney General’s Office, sharing documents as we received them through our public records lawsuit,” Walton said. “The Attorney General’s Office then brought our concerns and suggestions to the School Committee, which ultimately led to the policy being changed.” State agencies offer guidance In the aftermath of the controversy surrounding the Saugus Student Admission Policy, the Office of the Attorney General, the Executive Office of Education and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education isASKS | FROM PAGE 10 where. I don’t like fiction. Q: You seem to be in pretty good health for somebody who is about to turn 100. A: Forty years ago, I got involved with holistic healing. Q: Do you credit that to your longevity? A: Definitely. It helped. I lived this long because I went to Sunday School and learned about Jesus, who was a wonderful man. He helped everyone. And if more people would be like him, it would be a wonderful world. I keep the faith. God is in my heart. I didn’t plan to live to 100. I really believe that God didn’t want me yet. This is the reason I’m probably still here – is that I tried to live the way Jesus lived. I always tried to help people, and being honest and living right has brought me to this point. Diet and exercise. I still do that. I try to eat the right foods. Foods are healing. And I don’t take any medication. sued a guidance memo to clarify for school committees, superintendents and administrators the rights of immigrant families and the information that school districts may and may not require in their enrollment policies. “State and federal law require that school districts enroll all school-aged children who are residents without regard to immigration status,” the memo said. “Districts should ensure that their enrollment policies do not prevent immigrant families from enrolling their children in school. This includes avoiding requirements that explicitly bar the enrollment of immigrant children, as well as avoiding requirements that have the effect of discouraging immigrant children from enrolling,” it continued. Generally, school districts may ask families to confirm a student’s age Q: Is there anybody else in your family who has lived to 100? A: No. My mother died at 71 and my father lived to be 86. I had an aunt who was 98. And my brother was 98 when he died. Q: There have been 17 presidents of the U.S. during your lifetime. You would have voted for a lot of presidents over the years that you were registered to vote. Who was your favorite president? A: I thought Ronald Reagan was great. I was surprised that he became president, though. I thought Bill Clinton was very smart. It was strange how the economy turned around when he got into office. Q: Have you had any interesting jobs? A: Yes. My husband took a real estate course. Two weeks before the test, he said, “Why don’t you do it?” So I did. I was in the real estate business for one year. It was fun. I sold a couple of houses on my own. and residence. However, school district enrollment policies may not: • Limit the ways that families can show their child’s age or residence in the district to a narrow list of documents, such as government-issued photo ID; while a school district may choose to provide a broad list of documents that would be sufficient to show age or residency, school officials also must work with families to find alternatives if they are unable to provide one of the documents on the list. • Require information or records about the family’s or student’s immigration status • Require compliance with other city or town requirements, such as completion of a census, survey or other forms that are not necessary for showing age and residence • Impose other requirements that would prevent, discourage or delay immigrant families from enrolling their children in school Q: Do you have anything on “the bucket list”? Any remaining goals or projects in your life that you would like to complete? A: I’d like to make a book of my [late] friend Sidney’s poems so all of his poems won’t be lost. Sidney Russell of Lynn. He was into poetry and genealogy and he loved dancing. He gave me a collection of his poems. I want to give the world those poems because of the time he put into them. Q: What are all of these birthday cards on your dining room table? It looks like they are all for you. I like the one from Tonya, which says, “Millie, A Century of Life, Love and Laughter. Wishing you a very happy birthday!!” A: There are over 60 cards, all for me. I’ve been getting between three and six a day. They are from the Heart Club, a Facebook Club. They send cards to people who are 100. I’ve gotten them from Hawaii. I ASKS | SEE PAGE 19
Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 22, 2025 Saugus Gardens in the Summer Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable By Laura Eisener A s summer continues, we are getting some reminders that fall is around the corner. Due to the scarcity of rain in recent weeks, gardeners are spending a lot of time watering to keep their plants from wilting. Stress has caused some trees’ foliage to drop prematurely, although it is not a great cause for concern if it is just a few leaves. In some cases, they are dropping while still green, like the oak leaves I found on my car this weekend, but sometimes they are already showing a loss of chlorophyll, like the yellow leaves from the tulip trees (Liriodendron tulipifera) scattered over my driveway last week. Acorns, while still immature, are dropping a bit early from some of the oaks. One of the most admired flowering annuals for late summer and early fall is the dramatic sunflower (Helianthus annuus), which may tower over other plants in the garden. Unlike most popular annuals that can be expected to bloom all summer, sunflowers generally do not flower until near the end of the summer season. They can be very dramatic when growing in the garden, but they are also highly valued as a cut flower. Their thick stems and large flower heads mean that just a few flowers will make a satisfactory bouquet and may be all that will fit in most vases. They can also be attractive combined with other flowers like the delicate baby’s breath (Gypsophila paniculata) for example, or the tall stalks of gladiolus (Gladiolus spp.). While sunflowers are most often found with ray florets that have yellow petals, other petal colors may be orange and reddish tones or nearly white. In cut florist bouquets, flowers with brilliant glowing orange petals can sometimes be found, with purplish streaks in the stems and sepals;this is an indication that the cut flower stems were placed in water with food coloring or other dye, red or purplish, that results in the striking color. I remember loving this trick as a child, putting carnations or other cut flowers in a vase with purple or blue food coloring and watching the startling colors travel up to the blossom. This is a fun experiment for all ages, and can work with many different flowers. It can sometimes be challenging to find summer blooming perennials for shade, since many woodland plants take advantage of the sunlight that penetrates the deciduous forest canopy only in early spring and may go dormant at the height of summer. Golden ray (Ligularia dentata) is a summer blooming perennial with bold dark green leaves that proA reddish sunflower blooms in Dee LeMay’s sunny garden near her driveway. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) duces yellow daisy-like flowers. Some varieties, notably “Othello” and “Desdemona,” have purple undersides to the leaves. Like many other plants with large foliage, they need to be watered often in dry weather to prevent the leaves from looking very wilted. It is less likely to be nibbled by rabbits than hostas, which enjoy similarly shady sites. In Dee LeMay’s garden, this plant is a dramatic contrast to the adjacent ferns and other fine-foliaged shade plants. Golden ray is a member of the Aster family (Asteraceae) like sunflowers and other plants with a composite seed head, but it is somewhat unusual to find members of this family that Golden ray blooms in Dee LeMay’s garden above bold textured foliage. (Photo courtesy of Dee LeMay) The bright orange sunflowers won’t be seen growing in anyone’s garden; they get the color from food coloring in the vase water! (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) This bouquet of sunflowers grown at Tendercrop Farm’s Wenham location sits beside a sunflower painting by a Saugus artist. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) ‘Little Joe’ Joe Pye weed is a smallish version of the tall native perennial that blooms in many meadows now. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) prefer shade. We see many plants from the aster family (Asteraceae) in bloom in late summer. This is one of the largest plant families, with about 25,000 species distributed over 1,500 genera. Many are quickly recognized by their daisy-like flower heads, but there are other members of this family that have a less obviously composite flower form, such as Joe Pye weed (Eutrochium spp.). Coastal plain Joe Pye weed (Eutrochium dubium) has a large range, from Nova Scotia down the Atlantic coast to Georgia. This is one of the species most often grown in gardens. The variety “Little Joe” as its name suggests is not as tall as the species usually grows, more often 3’ tall than the 6’ usually expected of the species. There are several other Joe Pye weed species. Spotted Joe Pye weed or Queen of the Meadow (Eutrochium maculatum, sometimes known as Eupatoriadelphus maculatus, and formerly Eupatorium maculatum) is a similar plant growing in wet meadows that grows up to around 7’ tall. Both of these have a sort of dusty rose-colored flower that grows in a cluster at the top of the stems. Purple Joe Pye weed (Eutrochium purpureum) is very similar, but the flowers are more purplish. Tall Joe Pye weed (Eutrochium fisulosum) can reach 8 or more feet tall. All of these are deer and rabbit resistant perennials that bloom in late summer. While their flowers are much less showy than sunflowers, they are a great choice of native plant with many benefits for pollinators. Editor’s Note: Laura Eisener is a landscape design consultant who helps homeowners with landscape design, plant selection and placement of trees and shrubs, as well as perennials. She is a member of the Saugus Garden Club and offered to write a series of articles about “what’s blooming in town” shortly after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. She was inspired after seeing so many people taking up walking.
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 22, 2025 Page 13 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Good morning, Saugus For most families with school-age kids in Saugus, today (Friday, Aug. 22) marks the beginning of the last weekend of summer vacation, as a brand-new school year begins next Tuesday. Warmest regards to Saugus Public Schools administration, faculty, staff, students and parents as they prepare for the start of the 2025-26 academic year. Best wishes to all the kids who will be going to area outof-town schools and their parents. Best wishes, too, for the Saugus kids who are headed off to embark on a college education or to continue their education plans. A special note to the Saugus High Class of 2026 and other town residents who will begin their senior year at high schools in neighboring communities: Have fun and enjoy your final year with friends before you head off to a new chapter of your lives. But make the most of your school year. Study hard and take time to plan for life after high school and the career you have chosen. The next nine months will be important ones as you carve out your niche in life as young adults. Set your goals high. For me, I’m nearing the end of my two-week vacation. For the most part, it’s been a peaceful and productive one. I got to spend some time with friends who treated me to cookouts and a few nice restaurant meals. I tackled some projects and took steps to get organized for the rest of my year. The campaign is on! The Nov. 4 Town Election is 10 weeks away from this coming Tuesday (Aug. 26). That’s a long time to campaign. But things have definitely been heating up in the School Committee and Board of Selectmen races since the nomination papers became available to aspiring candidates on July 21. As of Monday, there were seven Saugus Middle-High School Administration, pictured from left to right: Middle School Associate Principal David Micu, Middle School Assistant Principal Michelle Dwyer, High School Assistant Principal Victoria Colaianni, Middle School Assistant Principal Jacqui Alongi and Saugus Middle High School Principal Dr. Carla Scuzzarella. (Saugus Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) candidates who pulled papers for the five seats on the School Committee and seven candidates for the five spots on the Board of Selectmen. School Committee Member Stephanie Lauren Mastrocola was the latest candidate, the first incumbent member. The field so far includes former School Committee Members Arthur Grabowski and Joseph “Dennis” Gould and challengers Shannon McCarthy, Andrew T. Finn, Roberto F. Bruzzese and Finance Committee Member Brian J. Doherty. Meanwhile, three incumbent selectmen have already pulled papers: Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta and Selectmen Anthony Cogliano and Michael Serino. Former Selectman Jennifer Elaine D’Eon heads the list of challengers, which includes Precinct 1 Town Meeting Member Stacey Marie Herman-Dorant, Precinct 7 Town Meeting Member Frank Federico and Sandro Pansini Souza, an unsuccessful candidate for selectman two years ago when he finished seventh in a field of seven candidates. He currently serves as treasurer on the Saugus TV Board of Directors. There are all sorts of reports out there on possible candidates who haven’t announced yet. If 10 candidates wind up on the Nov. 4 ballot for the School Committee and Selectmen races, that would be great for town voters. To have a competitive local election, the ideal situation is to have two candidates for each elective position. Precinct 8 Town Meeting Member Kristi Talagan, who ran for the Saugus Housing Authority four years ago and lost, has pulled papers to run for a seat on the Housing Authority again. But it’s still early. Candidates have until 5 p.m. on Sept. 12 to obtain nomination papers from the Town Clerk’s Office. The deadline for filing those nomination papers is 5 p.m. on Sept. 16. Stay tuned. This week’s “Shout outs” Since I received no reader nominations, here’s an Editor’s Choice. Before I went on vacation, I interviewed longtime Saugus resident Millie Doucette, who turned 100 yesterday (Aug. 22). I found Millie to be a remarkable senior citizen who still maintains a relatively independent lifestyle for a person of her age. Millie is very well-spoken and articulate – and capable of carrying on great conversation on a variety of subjects. She has an impressive memory and is the subject of this week’s “The Advocate Asks.” Millie also strikes me as a very good cook and offered me a tasty plate of meatloaf straight from her kitchen oven when I arrived at her house for the interview earlier this month. Want to “Shout Out” a fellow Saugonian? This is an opportunity for our paper’s readers to single out – in a brief mention – remarkable acts or achievements by Saugus residents or an act of kindness or a nice gesture. Just send an email (mvoge@comcast. net) with a mention in the subject line of “An Extra Shout Out.” No more than a paragraph; anything longer might lend itself to a story and/or a photo. Saugus United Parish Food Pantry The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry is open today (Friday, Aug. 22) from 9:30-11 a.m. at 50 Essex St. in the basement of Cliftondale Congregational Church. The food pantry welcomes all neighbors facing food insecurity on Friday mornings. Volunteers are also welcome. Please call the Food Pantry Office (781-233-2663) or go to the THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 14
Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 22, 2025 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 13 website (cliftondalecc.org) for details. West Nile Virus Alert The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has increased the West Nile Virus (WNV) risk level to moderate in Saugus based on the detection of two WNV-positive mosquitoes in the community. What this means: A moderate WNV risk level means infection with WNV is likely or has already occurred. What you should do to protect yourself: The Town encourages all residents to follow this advice from DPH: Avoid Mosquito Bites: • Apply insect repellent when outdoors. Use a repellent with an EPA-registered ingredient, such as DEET (N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide), permethrin, picaridin (KBR 3023) or oil of lemon eucalyptus (p-menthane-3,8-diol [PMD] or IR3535) according to the instructions on the product label. DEET products should not be used on infants under two months of age and should be used in concentrations of 30 percent or less on older children. Oil of lemon eucalyptus should not be used on children under three years of age. • Be aware of peak mosquito hours: The hours from dusk to dawn are peak biting times for many mosquitoes. Consider rescheduling outdoor activities that occur during the evening or early morning in areas of high risk. • Clothing can help reduce mosquito bites: Wearing long sleeves, long pants and socks when outdoors will help keep mosquitoes away from your skin. • Drain standing water: Mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water. Limit the number of places around your home for mosquitoes to breed by draining or discarding items that hold water. Check rain gutters and drains. Empty unused flowerpots and wading pools and change the water in birdbaths frequently. • Install or repair screens: Keep mosquitoes outside by Thanks to a donation from a patron, The New York Times is now available at the Library, according to Saugus Public Library Director Alan Thibeault. “You can also stop by and read the Saugus Advocate, Lynn Item, Boston Herald, and the Boston Globe as well!” Thibeault said. Adult Craft Night returns! Join us on Tuesday, September 2 from 6-7 p.m. in the Brooks Room at the Saugus Public Library. We will be making Acorns with fabric and twine for fall decor. Registration begins August 19 on our Events Calendar: sauguspubliclibrary.org Saugus Youth Cross Veterans Early Learning Center Principal Michael Mondello and Assistant Principal Emily Puteri were gearing up this past Monday for a new academic year, which begins next week. (Saugus Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) having tightly fitting screens on all windows and doors. • Protect your animals: Animal owners should reduce potential mosquito breeding sites on their property by eliminating standing water from containers, such as buckets, tires and wading pools – especially after heavy rains. Water troughs provide excellent mosquito breeding habitats and should be flushed out to reduce mosquitoes near paddock areas. Horse owners should keep horses in indoor stalls at night to reduce their risk of exposure to mosquitoes. Owners should also speak with their veterinarian about mosquito repellents approved for use in animals and vaccinations to prevent WNV and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). The DPH Public Health Laboratory confirmed WNV was detected in a one bird-biting mosquito in Saugus and one bird/human-biting mosquito collected from a sample in Saugus earlier this month. To date, there have been no human cases of WNV or EEE in Massachusetts this year, and one animal case of WNV has been confirmed in the state. There have been 215 WNV-positive mosquito samples in Massachusetts in 2025 and 13 EEE-positive mosquito samples in the state this year. Saugus Town Manager Scott Crabtree and the Saugus Health Department advise residents to check the Massachusetts Arbovirus Update page at https://www.mass. gov/info-details/massachusetts-arbovirus-update to better understand local risk levels for WNV and EEE. Cultural Council seeks grant applicants Tori Darnell, co-chair of the Saugus Cultural Council, submitted this announcement to alert town residents and local organizations about local grant opportunities: Did you know that the Saugus Cultural Council has awarded grants to people and organizations for artistic, educational, and cultural projects and programs since 1998? We are committed to supporting cultural programs and events that showcase diversity and add vibrancy in the Town of Saugus. This includes the visual arts, education, dance, drama, interpretive science, the environment, literature, music, public art, and wellness. If you have an idea for a project and/or program that brings public benefit to the Saugus community, then consider applying for a Local Cultural Council Grant! Our 2026 grant application period runs from September 2 through October 16, 2025. We prioritize applications from Saugus organizations, individuals, and organizers, and to projects that take place in the Town of Saugus. More information about grant guidelines and priorities can be seen at https://massculturalcouncil. org/local-council/saugus/. On Tuesday, September 9, the Mass Cultural Council will host an online information session on how these grants work and how to apply. The session is free and can be accessed at https:// massculturalcouncil.org. The Saugus Cultural Council will be available at Founder’s Day, Saturday, September 13 to provide live support in submitting an application or provide project feedback. Come with a description of your project and any questions about the grant application process. The Saugus Cultural Council will also be available at the Saugus Public Library on Tuesday, September 23 to provide additional live support. Newspapers at the library Country 2025 Grades 1-5 and 6-8 students not running for a school team can start Tuesday, Aug. 26: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Belmonte; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Breakheart Reservation. The training distances are 1st to 3rd, .7 miles; 4th and 5th, 1.2 miles; 6th-8th, 1.9 miles. Practice races are Saturdays (to be determined) at Frey Park in Lynn at 285 Walnut St. Saturday, Oct. 25: Fun Run practice at Breakheart. Athletes are encouraged to wear a costume. Saturday, Nov. 1: 16th Annual Massachusetts State Middle School Cross Country Championships at Willard Field in Devens; more information to be announced. Tuesday, Nov. 11: 11th Annual Massachusetts Elementary School Cross Country Championship; 8:30 a.m. arrival and 9:30 a.m. start; Lynn’s Gannon Golf Course, 60 Great Woods Rd.; lunch at Prince Pizza following the meet. Ending Thursday, Nov. 13 – wrap-up session at Belmonte. Cost: $150 for first year, $75 returning from Cross Country 2024. If you have any questions, need further information or want to register, please contact Coach T at 781-854THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 15
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 22, 2025 Page 15 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 14 6778 or Christophertarantino24@gmail.com. Founders Day book sale Sept. 13 The New Friends of the Saugus Public Library are gearing up for their annual Book Sale, which will take place on Saturday, September 13, during the Town’s Founders Day celebration. They are seeking donations of adult fiction, both hardcover and paperback, as well as children’s books. Sorry, but they are not accepting donations of nonfiction books, textbooks or any non-book items (puzzles, games, workbooks, etc.). All donations must be clean and in excellent condition; no stains, yellowing, rips, wrinkles, odors or marked up pages, please! Please check in at the desk in the main lobby when bringing in donations. If you are hoping to donate a large quantity of books or have questions, please email sau@noblenet.org or call 781-231-4168 ext. 3102 before coming in. Thank you for your understanding and for supporting the New Friends! SCHOOL | FROM PAGE 4 mentary School, was hanging a word wall to help students learn how to read. “I want them to be successful in today’s society,” Karland said. “I’m looking forward to having my own classroom.” The Essex resident earned her Bachelor’s in early childhood education from University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2025. Kindergarten general education teacher David Warde, 25, of Rockport, said he’s looking forward to having more fun in his second year of teaching. “I’m planning more lessons around the basic curriculum,” Warde said. “Everyone here has been super helpful.” Warde earned his bachelor’s from University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2022, starting out as a physical education teacher. es, electronics, metal, plastic, trash, compact discs, magazines, newspapers, hanging file folders. Please contact Solid Waste/Recycling Coordinator Scott A. Brazis at 781231-4036 with any questions. Christopher Blair brings 28 years of teaching/administration experience as he begins the school year as the new principal of Belmonte STEAM Academy. (Saugus Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) Document Shred-It Sept. 13 Town Manager Scott Crabtree and the Department of Solid Waste/Recycling invite residents to participate in a document shredding event on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 9 a.m. to noon behind the Saugus Department of Public Works at 515 Main St. Shredding unwanted sensitive and confidential documents can help to protect your personal information and to limit the chances of falling victim to identity theft. This free event is for Saugus residents only. Saugus residents will be able to properly dispose of sensitive and confidential documents in an eco-friendly manner. Documents will be shredded on-site and then recycled. As a reminder, most nonsensitive and confidential paper documents can be recycled curbside weekly on your pickup day. Acceptable items for the Saugus Shred-It event include: paper folders with brads, manila folders, paper clips and binder clips, notebooks, checkbooks. The following items will not be accepted at the shredding event: food waste, threering binders, cardboard boxFree Health Fair Sept. 19 The Saugus-Everett Elks Drug Awareness Committee and the Saugus Senior Center are teaming up once again for their 2nd Annual Health, Wellness and Resource Fair to be held on Friday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Saugus Senior Center (466 Central St.). There will be a variety of health organizations that will offer free health screenings, educational tables, giveaways, raffles and much more. This is a free event and open to the public for all ages. KOC Flea Market Sept. 27 The Knights of Columbus Council 1829 of Saugus will be holding a Festive Indoor Flea Market and Craft Fair on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the KOC Hall at 57 Appleton St. in THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 20 Integrated pre-kindergarten teacher Cheyann Tooman, 24, of Beverly, who is shown with her son, Jeremy Polonia, 3, is working for the first time in public school, coming from Beverly School for the Deaf. (Saugus Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) Integrated pre-kindergarten teacher Cheyann Tooman, 24, was setting up her classroom with her son, Jeremy Polonia, 3. She was a teacher’s assistant and lead teacher at Beverly School for the Deaf last year. “I’m looking forward to working with the littles,” Tooman said. “Challenges would be classroom management style and establishing a routine.” Kindergarten teacher David Warde, 25, wants to have more fun in his second year of teaching. (Saugus Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) The Bever l y res ident earned her Bachelor’s in early childhood education from Gordon College in 2024, and she is working on her Master’s there. Saugus Middle High School teachers will be in their classrooms on Monday. Classes begin for first grade students on Tuesday (Aug. 26) and school begins on Wednesday (Aug. 27) for pre-K and kindergarten.
Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 22, 2025 Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 50 - Report No. 33 August 11-15, 2025 Copyright © 2025 Beacon Hill Roll Call. All Rights Reserved. By Bob Katzen T HE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll call votes in the House or Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports local representatives’ roll call attendance records for the 2025 session through August 15. The House has held 72 roll calls so far in the 2025 session. Beacon Hill Roll Call tabulates the number of roll calls on which each representative voted and then calculates that number as a percentage of the total roll call votes held. That percentage is the number referred to as the roll call attendance record. Oftentimes a representative is not able to attend only one or two sessions during which roll calls are held, but since there are sometimes multiple roll calls on each one of those days, the number of roll calls they missed can be high even though they only missed one or two sessions. One hundred and seven (66.9 percent) out of 160 representatives did not miss any roll call votes and had a 100 precent roll call attendance record. Fifty-three (33.1 percent) out of 160 representatives missed one or more roll call votes. The representative who missed the most number of roll calls is Rep. John Lawn (D-Watertown) who missed 22 roll calls (69.4 percent roll call attendance record). Lawn did not respond to repeated requests from Beacon Hill Roll Call asking him why he missed so many roll call votes. Rounding out the top 16 representatives who missed the most roll call votes are: Reps. Nicholas Boldyga (R-Southwick) who missed 20 roll calls (72.2 percent roll call attendance record); Christopher Flanagan (D-Dennis), Chynah Tyler (D-Roxbury) and Judith Garcia (D-Chelsea) who each missed 19 roll calls (73.6 percent roll call attendance record.) John Gaskey (R-Carver) who missed 17 roll calls (76.3 percent roll call attendance record); Patrick Kearney (D-Scituate) who missed 16 roll calls (77.7 percent roll call attendance record); and Mary Keefe (D-Worcester) and Tram Nguyen (D-Andover) who each missed 15 roll calls (79.1 percent roll call attendance record.) James Murphy (D-Weymouth) and Alyson Sullivan-Almeida (R-Abington) who each missed 14 roll calls (80.5 percent roll call attendance record.) Natalie Blais (D-Deerfi eld), Richard Haggerty (D-Woburn), Erika Uyterhoeven (D-Somerville), Susannah Whipps (I-Athol) and Kathleen LaNatra (D-Kingston) who each missed 11 roll calls (84.7 percent roll call attendance record.) Beacon Hill Roll Call contacted all 16 representatives and asked them why they missed some roll calls. Reps. John Lawn, Christopher Flanagan, Chynah Tyler, Patrick Kearney, Mary Keefe, Tram Nguyen, James Murphy, Alyson Sullivan-Almeida and Erika Uyterhoeven did not respond to repeated requests asking them to explain their absences. Here are the representatives who responded: Nicholas Boldyga: “A couple of days were missed due to health-related issues in my immediate family. My responsibilities as a father of three young children came fi rst on those days. Unfortunately, unlike the Senate that allows for fully remote participation on all levels, House rules make it diffi cult to even vote remotely.” Judith Garcia: “I missed two days due to illness and two days on offi cial business with the Chelsea delegation, participating in the National All-America City competition in Denver, Colorado, which Chelsea won. One of those four days included 13 roll calls, so it’s important for readers to know that multiple roll calls in a single day do not equal multiple absences.” John Gaskey: “[Thirteen roll calls] were on the same day. I was out of town and unavailable. [Three more roll calls] were on the same day [that I was] involved with a delicate constituent issue and chose not to attend, determining it was more important to assist constituents in need than to throw a ‘No’ vote at something I don’t think should be legal.” Natalie Blais: “I was unable to be present in the House chamber for the sitting held on February 6, 2025, due to a family confl ict … My missing of roll calls that day was due entirely to the reason stated.” Richard Haggerty : “I missed a single day of voting this session on February 6, 2025, when I was unfortunately not able to attend a session due to a family commitment.” Susannah Whipps: “The missed votes all pertained to the engrossment or amendments to one bill, H 57, a supplemental budget. I headed out to Boston early but turned around after observing the conditions of the road. Schools across my district were also closed that day - February 6, 2025. In the ten years prior, I had only missed one vote.” Kathleen LaNatra: “I missed those roll call votes because my husband was in the hospital undergoing emergency brain surgery. While I take my responsibility to be present and vote very seriously, during that period my priority had to be with my family. I have since returned to full participation in the House’s work.” REPRESENTATIVES’ 2025 ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE RECORDS THROUGH AUGUST 15, 2025 Here are the 2025 roll call attendance records of local representatives through August 15. The percentage listed next to the reprentative’s name is the percentage of roll call votes on which the representative voted. The number in parentheses represents the number of roll calls that he or she missed. Rep. Jessica Giannino 100 percent (0) R e p . Donald Wong 94.4 percent (4) ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL LANDLORD MUST PAY REAL ESTATE BROKER’S FEE – A new law that took eff ect on August 1 requires landlords, instead of renters, to cover the cost of broker fees unless a renter is the one to hire the broker fi rst. The law was part of the $60.9 billion fi scal 2026 that was signed by Gov. Maura Healey in July. “This is about saving you money, thousands of dollars you can now spend on whatever you need or put it away for the future,” said Healey. “And this is just one way I’m lowering costs and getting after high housing prices.” “Between first and last month’s rent, a security deposit and a broker’s fee — moving to a new apartment was breaking the bank for far too many Massachusetts residents,” said Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll. ALCOHOL DONATIONS FOR CHARITIES (H 442) – The House gave initial approval to legislation that would allow local licensing authorities to issue temporary licenses to charities in order for the charities to accept donations of wine, beer and alcohol for their charitable events. Supporters said these licenses were previously allowed under 1997 legislation but the authorization has since expired. “Today, more than ever, nonprofits are in need of charitable donations to stay afloat,” said sponsor Rep. Joan Meschino (D-Hull). “This bill would allow for safe and regulated alcohol licensure for nonprofits in order to raise revenue at charity events by partnering with alcohol manufacturers.” FIRST RESPONDERS MUST HAVE NARCAN AVAILABLE (S 1410) – The Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery will hold a hearing on September 15 on legislation that would require government entities to supply fi rst responders with Narcan, also known by its generic name naloxone, or another opioid antagonist which is used as an emergency treatment used for the complete or partial reversal of an opioid overdose. The bill also incorporates existing Department of Public Health-regulated naloxone training into the fi rstaid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation training fi rst responders already undergo. Sponsor Sen. Joan Lovely (D-Salem) said the bill would require the opioid antagonist to be carried either by the responder or in their emergency response vehicle, or both. “Delays in the administration of opioid antagonists can be deadly,” said Lovely. “We cannot be sure which category of fi rst responder will be the fi rst to arrive on the scene, and training and providing all fi rst responders with opioid antagonists will ensure we are able to eff ectively treat overdoses and save lives.” BEACON | SEE PAGE 17
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 22, 2025 Page 17 BEACON | FROM PAGE 16 LOWER COST OPTIONS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS – Secretary of State Bill Galvin’s Citizen Information Service has compiled information about new financial aid programs available to Massachusetts students at public colleges and universities. The new informational brochure, “Low and No Cost Options for Higher Education,” highlights several new programs available through the state’s public colleges. Detailed information is provided about the state’s free community college program, free tuition at state schools for lower income students and scholarships available for high-achieving community college students transferring to one of the UMass campuses. “In the last few years, Massachusetts has created several new pathways to affordable learning, but students and their parents may not be aware of these options,” Galvin said. “This publication is meant to educate the public about grants and scholarships that may be available, to help alleviate the burden of student loans.” More information and details are available at https:// www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/cis/education/low-nocost-options.htm $46 MILION FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING – The Healey Administration announced a package of $46 million for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure to support the buildout of EV chargers across Massachusetts. Supporters said that the funding will help address gaps identified by the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Coordinating Council, including the need for more chargers along secondary corridors and to support medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. “We’re making it easier for everyone to get around as more Massachusetts residents choose to drive electric,” said Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper. “Not only are these vehicles fun to drive but they are typically less expensive to maintain than their gas- and diesel- powered counterparts. We are committed to building a cleaner environment and vibrant economy for everyone.” “Expanding our robust network of public EV chargers will enable electrification of passenger vehicles as well as highly polluting medium- and heavy-duty vans and trucks,” said Mass Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Commissioner Bonnie Heiple. “This funding allows MassDEP to cut air and noise pollution in communities across the state — driving real change for a healthier Massachusetts.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “Massachusetts has over 25,000 culverts, most of which are undersized. By replacing these outdated culverts with larger, safer structures, we can better prepare our communities for severe weather. Investing in these projects now will save our cities and towns money on disaster recovery in the future.” --- Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper announcing $2.9 million in grants to support ecological restoration projects across Massachusetts to strengthen resilience against extreme weather events, improve water quality, reduce flood risk and restore crucial wildlife habitat. “Our audit identified a number of issues that undermine and negatively impact the Cannabis Control Commission’s mission to equitably and effectively oversee the cannabis industry in Massachusetts. Our team appreciates the commission’s cooperation throughout this audit, which serves to identify areas for needed improvements to better serve the residents of the commonwealth. We encourage the Cannabis Control Commission to adopt - 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 In the matter of: NAOMI R. MATSON Docket No. ES317327P TRUST CITATION To all interested persons: A petition has been filed by: Eastern Bank of Saugus MA requesting Resignation of a Trustee. 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 09/15/2025. 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 date, action may be taken without further notice to you. WITNESS, Hon. Frances M. Giordano, First Justice of this Court. Date: August 08, 2025 PAMELA A. CASEY O’BRIEN REGISTER OF PROBATE August 22, 2025 our office’s recommendations for improvement and will be revisiting the commission’s progress in roughly six months as part of our post-audit review.” ---Auditor Diana DiZoglio upon releasing an audit of the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) -- the independent agency responsible for developing and enforcing regulations over the marijuana industry in Massachusetts. Among the audit’s findings is that the CCC’s mismanagement of prorated fees for license extensions resulted in revenue loss, procedural inequity, noncompliance with state regulations and the appearance of potential favoritism and/or impropriety with respect to some being required to pay fees, while others inexplicably did not need to do so. “Massachusetts is narrowing the digital divide by working with communities to deliver digital training BEACON | SEE PAGE 21 - 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. ES25P2429EA Estate of: JOSEPH F. PEDI Date of Death: 04/17/2023 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A Petition for Public Administration has been filed by Roy F. Gelineau, Jr. of Danvers 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: Roy F. Gelineau, Jr. of Danvers MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve With Corporate Surety on the bond in supervised 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 09/15/2025. 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 15, 2025 PAMELA A. CASEY O’BRIEN REGISTER OF PROBATE August 22, 2025
Page 18 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 22, 2025 BBB Tip: Back to school shopping for tech supplies A s the back-to-school season approaches, parents and students are gearing up for the annual shopping spree. Whether you prefer in-person shopping or browsing online, staying informed and prepared can make this busy time more manageable and cost-effective. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has tips to help you navigate back-to-school shopping. FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT EVERETT What you’ll learn: • Steps to take to prepare for back-to-school shopping • How to maximize savings from sales and tax-free weekends • The types of sales and discounts you might be able to leverage Before determining what students might need for the year, set a budget. Planning ahead as much as possible will help keep expenses to a minimum and help everyone involved stay on task. BBB recommends the following tips when looking for school-related items, either in person or online: In-person shopping • Create a shopping list before heading to the store. This helps you to stay focused and avoid impulse purchases. • Shop early. To avoid crowds and ensure you get the best selection, start your shopping early in the season. • Compare prices between retailers, save coupons, sign up for email alerts and redeem any cash-back or rebate offers. This will help you get the best deals and stay within budget. • Check store policies. Be aware of return policies, esBBB TIP | SEE PAGE 22 Come sing with Polymnia Choral Society! It’s easy to join! D o you enjoy singing and meeting interesting people? 1 bedroom, 1 bath furnished room for rent. $275. per week rent. Two week deposit plus 1 week rent required. Call: 617-435-9047 - NO TEXT ~ School Bus Drivers Wanted ~ 7D Licensed School Bus Drivers Malden Trans is looking for reliable drivers for the new school year. We provide ongoing training and support for licensing requirements. Applicant preferably lives local (Malden, Everett, Revere). Part-time positions available and based on AM & PM school hours....15-30 hours per week. Good driver history from Registry a MUST! If interested, please call David @ 781-322-9401. CDL SCHOOL BUS DRIVER WANTED Compensation: $28/hour School bus transportation company seeking active CDL drivers who live LOCALLY (Malden, Everett, Chelsea and immediate surrounding communities). - Applicant MUST have BOTH S and P endorsements as well as Massachusetts school bus certificate. Good driver history from Registry a MUST! - Part-time hours, BUT GUARANTEED 20-35 HOURS PER WEEK depending on experience. Contact David @ 781-322-9401. Polymnia Choral Society is looking for singers of all skill levels. For more than 70 years, Polymnia has been entertaining audiences with performances that include pieces from a wide variety of musical styles: classical, pop, musical theater and more. Come join a community of more than 60 members who love to sing and have fun! We welcome participants from all over Massachusetts. Currently, we have members from Melrose, Malden, Wakefield, Stoneham, Saugus, Acton and Hamilton. Our concert season runs from September until June. Polymnia rehearses every Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m., starting this year on September 2, at Melrose Highlands Congregational Church (355 Franklin St.). Come to any rehearsal and introduce yourself to Music Librarian Pam Ross, President Steve Francis or Vice President David Hammond. The 2025-2026 season is not to be missed! On December 6, Polymnia performs “Patterns in the Snow,” a wintry-themed concert featuring holiday favorites with enduring and uplifting music that warms the spirit. On March 7, 2026, Polymnia presents “An American Quilt,” highlighting the rich artistic and cultural heritage of our country in celebration of its 250th birthday. On June 6, 2026, “Polymnia Goes to Broadway” and will perform hit songs from popular past and present Broadway musicals. Come join the fun in singing in one or all three of these concerts! All singers are welcome. For more information about joining Polymnia, visit https://polymnia.org/howto-join/ or call Polymnia Board of Directors President Steve Francis at 617-6335006. Accessibility Information: An ADA-compliant ramp is located on the West Highland Avenue entrance of Melrose Highlands Congregational Church, between Ashland Street and Chipman Avenue. Any accessibility questions, requests or concerns can be emailed to accessibility@polymnia.org. Mark your calendars! Polymnia will be performing “Patterns in the Snow” at 7:30 p.m. on December 6, 2025, at St. Mary of the Annunciation Church (4 Herbert St. in Melrose).
~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 22, 2025 FOCUSED | FROM PAGE 5 2025 FINANCIAL RECORDS The 2025 financial records of the Belmonte Upper Elementary School PTO, INC., are available at the address noted below, for inspection during normal business hours. Any citizen can request these documents within 180 days after publication of this notice of its availability, The Belmonte Upper Elementary PTO, Inc., 25 Dow St. Saugus, MA. 01906 August 22, 2025 . - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Essex Probate and Family Court 36 Federal Street Salem, MA 01970 Docket No. ES25P2439PM In the matter of: ROBERT CORRIERE Of: SAUGUS, MA RESPONDENT (Person to be Protected/Minor) CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF CONSERVATOR OR OTHER PROTECTIVE ORDER PURSUANT TO G.L c. 190B, §5-304 & §5-405 To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Saugus Center of Saugus, MA in the above captioned matter alleging that Robert Corriere is in need of a Conservator or other protective order and requesting that Jonathan J. Davey, Esq. of Quincy, MA (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Conservator to serve Without Surety on the bond. The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is disabled, that a protective order or appointment of a Conservator is necessary, and that the proposed conservator is appropriate. The petition is on file with this court. You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 09/08/2025. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance, you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date. IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The abovenamed person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. if the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense. WITNESS, Hon. Frances M. Giordano, First Justice of this Court. Date: August 11, 2025 PAMELA CASEY O’BRIEN REGISTER OF PROBATE August 22, 2025 ing students where they are, whether they are soaring ahead or in need of a boost. Our goal is to keep every student moving forward, one intentional, well-supported step at a time. • Helping Every Student Learn and Grow - We know that raising kids is a team sport, and we’re so grateful to have you as partners. Thanks for trusting us with your children. We’re excited for the year ahead and looking forward to a great school year full of learning and student success. Naturally, these objectives, along with outside factors, bring their own challenges. This year is no diff erent. Our town and schools are working hand in hand to ensure the needs of our students are met. All stakeholders: teachers, support staff , clerks, administrators, parents, guardians, caregivers, coaches, families, town organizations, school and town offi cials, and countless others, share the same goal: supporting our students and their learning. This year, let us climb with courage, with unity, and with our students’ best interests at heart. Together, let’s keep hope alive in the Saugus Public Schools and continue to move this district forward through a united eff ort. ASKS | FROM PAGE 11 don’t know how they found out about me. Somebody must have sent my name in. Q: That’s probably the most birthday cards you have ever received. A: Yes. Q: Is there anything else that you would like to share? A: I mentioned before about giving a lot of credit to holistic medicine. Except, Dr. James Brown of Peabody was always there for emergencies. I do need to give him some credit. He’s a great doctor. And I’ve been going there for 15 years. I loved playing cards. We played at Josie Comeau’s house in Saugus for 40 years, almost every week. There were six of us. Three women are still alive. Myself and two others: Josie Comeau and Kay DeGennaro. And that was great fun. Page 19 Sa nr Sa a y Senior Seni by Jim Miller Does Medicare Cover Ambulance Rides? Dear Savvy Senior, A few months ago, I took an ambulance to the hospital emergency room because I had a nasty fall at home but just received a hefty $1,050 bill from the ambulance company. Doesn’t Medicare cover ambulance rides? Frustrated Benefi ciary Dear Benefi ciary, Yes, Medicare does cover emergency ambulance services and, in limited cases, nonemergency ambulance services too, but only when they’re deemed medically necessary and reasonable. So, what does that means? First, it means that your medical condition must be serious enough that you need an ambulance to transport you safely to a hospital or other facility where you can receive care that Medicare covers. If a car or taxi could transport you without endangering your health, Medicare won’t pay. For example, Medicare probably won’t pay for an ambulance to take someone with an arm fracture to a hospital. But if the patient goes into shock, or is prone to internal bleeding, ambulance transport may be medically necessary to ensure their safety on the way. The details make a diff erence. Second, the ambulance must take you to the nearest appropriate medical facility. If you choose to be transported to a facility farther away because the doctor you prefer has staff privileges there, expect to pay a greater share of the bill. Medicare will only cover the cost of ambulance transport to the nearest appropriate facility and no more. Medicare may also pay for an emergency fl ight by plane or helicopter to the nearest appropriate medical center if the trip would take too long on the ground and endanger your health. Nonemergency Situations Medicare may also cover ambulance transportation in some cases when you’re not facing a medical emergency. But to receive this coverage, your doctor needs to write an order stating that an ambulance is medically necessary because other ways to get you to an appointment could endanger your health. For example, if you’ve been diagnosed with end-stage renal disease, Medicare may pay if you have a doctor’s order stating that it is medically necessary for you to use an ambulance to take you to and from a dialysis center. You also need to know that in nonemergency situations, ambulance companies are required to give you an Advance Benefi ciary Notice of Noncoverage or ABN if they believe Medicare may not pay. This lets you know that you will be responsible for paying if Medicare doesn’t. Ambulance Costs Ambulance rides can vary from several hundred to several thousand dollars depending on where you live and how far you’re transported. Medicare Part B pays 80 percent of the Medicare-approved ambulance rides after you’ve met your annual Part B deductible ($257 in 2025). You, or your Medicare supplemental policy (if you have one), are responsible for the remaining 20 percent. If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan, it must cover the same services as original Medicare and may off er some additional transportation services. You’ll need to check with your plan for details. How to Appeal If an ambulance company bills you for services after Medicare denies payment, but you think the ride was medically necessary, you can appeal – see Medicare.gov, click on “Providers & Services” followed by “Claims, Appeals, and Complaints.” To help your case, ask the doctor who treated you for documentation that you needed an ambulance. If you need some help, contact your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), who can help you fi le an appeal. Go to ShipHelp.org or call 877-839-2675 for contact information. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. nior ior
1. The Wars of the Roses (named after heraldic badges: House of York’s White Rose and House of Lancaster’s Red Rose) 2. Pakistan (Trucks and buses are an art canvas.) 3. “Java Jive” (1940, recorded by The Ink Spots) 4. Panama Canal 5. World War I 6. A resident or native of Los Angeles 7. NYC (Traditionally, a “Belgian” waffle is from Brussels; Belgium has other types, including Liège and stroopwafel.) 8. Masquerade ball 9. Katrina 10. Microwave 11. 91,032 (115,300 record for a preseason game, between the Dodgers and Red Sox) 12. White 13. Gives women the right to vote 14. Michigan 15. Ending a set at 6-0 16. W. E. B. Du Bois 17. Sanskrit 18. They do not bark, due to the shape of their larynx, but do yodel. 19. Navel or belly button 20. Donald Duck SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 15 Page 20 Saugus. Vendors/dealers will be charged $30 per space; one table and chairs provided. Please submit payment as soon as possible. For details, please call KOC at 781233-9858 or Paul Giannetta at 978-239-1392. Visitor Services at Saugus Iron Works The park grounds at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site is open now through Oct. 31, 24 hours a day/seven days a week. Restrooms are open Wednesday through Sunday; 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Monday through Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The VisiTHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 22, 2025 tor Center is open Wednesday through Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum and industrial site buildings are open Wednesday through Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A return of the Halloween Pet Parade on Oct. 19 The Friends of Breakheart are gearing up for their Third Annual Halloween Pet Parade, which is set for Sunday, Oct. 19. Registration begins at 11 a.m. at the Christopher P. Dunne Memorial Visitor Center (177 Forest St. in Saugus). A $10 donation is required to enter your pet. The Friends will use the proceeds for park activities and future events. Cash or check. No Venmo. Prizes will be awarded for Best Costume, Best Silly Pet Trick and Best Personality. Raffle prizes are open to all who donate. For more information, please call Joyce at 781-233-1855, extension 1019, or Lisa Mirasola at 781-808-7817. Buy-A-Brick for a veteran The Saugus War Monument Committee, once again, is sponsoring the Buy-A-Brick Program to honor all those who have served their country. If you would like to purchase one in the name of someone who is presently serving or has served, in the memory of a loved one, or just someone from your family, school, etc., the general pricing is $100 for a 4” x 8” brick (three lines) or $200 for a 8” x 8” brick (five lines). Each line has a maximum of 15 characters. The improvement and upkeep of the monument on the corner of Winter and Central Streets rely on the generosity of donors through fundraising. The brick application must be in by September 10 to ensure the bricks will be ready for Veterans Day. Please contact Corinne Riley at 781-231-7995 for more information and applications. About The Saugus AdREAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www. thewarrengroup.com. BUYER1 Aguirre, Alexandro Dupere, Frederic Griffiths, Linda M Kelly, Andrea Nash, Stacey Pierre-Louis, Nerougene Sanchez, Betsabe S Tejada-Flores, Julio M Tran, Ha T Zinna, Kathryn Wong, Koon H BUYER2 Deaguirre, Rosalba R Dupere, Pahnee SELLER1 Carlisle, Kristen Cartwright Const LLC Digiacomo, Anthony Rizzari Ft Bono, Maryanne Katherine T Scott RET Dc Property Invs LLC Bay Bass LLC Neu, Elizabeth N Zinna, Donna G Juliet”? 1. On Aug. 22, 1485, what wars named after a flower ended? 2. K2 is the tallest mountain in what country with many elaborately decorated vehicles? 3. Which song is oldest: “Java Jive,” “Coffee Blues” or “Black Coffee”? 4. On Aug. 23, 1928, Richard Halliburton obtained a Guinness World Record for lowest toll (36 cents) for traversing what manmade waterway? 5. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier started with remains from what war? 6. What is an Angeleno? 7. August 24 is National Waffle Day; in 1964, Brussels Waffles were served at the Belgian Village at the World’s Fair in what city? 8. What dance event is in “Die Fledermaus,” “The Phantom of the Opera” and “Romeo & 9. On Aug. 25, 2005, what hurricane — the costliest in U.S. history — made landfall? 10. The term “nuke” means what cooking method? 11. In August 2025, Tennessee’s MLB Speedway Classic set what record for regular-season game attendance: 55,010, 91,032 or 115,300? 12. The Massachusetts flag has blue, gold and what other color? 13. On Aug. 26, 1920, was the certification of the 19th Amendment, which does what? 14. Isle Royale is the only naNeu, Michael L Zinna, Vincent A Scott, Katherine T SELLER2 Defronzo, Christopher J Surian, Cristina M Rizzari, Michael ADDRESS 48 Great Woods Rd 21 Mccullough Rd 5 Benson Ave 7 Thomas St #J16 1702 Lewis O Gray Dr #1702 4 Farmland Rd 63 Lincoln Ave 23 Bayview Rd 6 Henry St 96 Main St CITY Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus tional park in what state? 15. What does “bageled” mean in tennis? 16. On Aug. 27, 1963, civil rights activist William Edward Burghardt Du Bois, who was a Great Barrington, Mass., native, died; what is he more commonly called? 17. The term nirvana is derived from what language: Arabic, Sanskrit or Tamil? 18. What are basenji dogs known for? 19. What is an umbilicus usually called? 20. August 28 is National Bow Tie Day; what cartoon animal (since 1934) wears a bow tie? 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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 22, 2025 BEACON | FROM PAGE 17 We follow Social Distancing Guidelines! and education services to residents statewide. The Municipal Implementation Program offers a road map to local leaders through a planning exercise and puts dollars on the table to implement the communities’ top priorities to close the digital divide.” --- Massachusetts Interim Economic Development Secretary Ashley Stolba announcing $555,747 in grants as part of the Municipal DigLicensed & Insured American Exterior and Window Corporation Contact us for all of your home improvement projects and necessities. Call Jeff or Bob Toll Free: 1-888-744-1756 617-699-1782 / www.americanexteriorma.com Windows, Siding, Roofing, Carpentry & More! All estimates, consultations or inspections completed by MA licensed supervisors. *Over 50 years experience. *Better Business Bureau Membership. Insured and Registered Complete Financing Available. No Money Down. Page 21 ital Equity Implementation Program designed to support a broad range of activities across the state including expanding digital literacy instruction, digital education and access, digital navigation services, laptop and tablet distribution and public Wi-Fi networks. HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many Free Estimates Carpentry * Kitchen & Bath * Roofs * Painting Decks * Siding * Carrijohomeimprovement.com Call 781-710-8918 * Saugus, MA General Contractor * Interior & Exterior The Kid Does Clean Outs From 1 item to 1,000 * Basements * Homes * Backyards * Commercial Buildings The cheapest prices around! Call Eric: (857) 322-2854 Frank Berardino MA License 31811 Steps Stoops Rebuilt or Repaired Chimney Rebuilt or Repaired House Foundation Leaks Repaired All Basement Repairs Chimney Inspection Roofing & Siding Masonry Repairs Window Installation & Repairs Drywall & Carpentry Waterproofing • 24 - Hour Service • Emergency Repairs BERARDINO Plumbing & Heating Residential & Commercial Service Gas Fitting • Drain Service 617.699.9383 Senior Citizen Discount legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been filed. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of August 11-15, the House met for a total of 26 minutes and the Senate met for a total of 27 minutes. M on. A ugust 11House11:01 a.m. to 11:12 a.m. Senate 11:12 a.m. to 11:31 a.m. Tues.August 12No House session No Senate session Wed. August 13No House session No Senate session T hurs . A ugust 14House11:00 a.m. to 11:15a.m. Senate 11:01 a.m. to 11:09a.m. Fri. August 15No House session No Senate session. Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019. Clean-Outs! We take and dispose from cellars, attics, garages, yards, etc. Call Robert at: 781-844-0472
Page 22 BBB TIP | FROM PAGE 18 pecially for electronics and clothing, in case you need to make exchanges or returns. Research big-ticket items • Read reviews. Look for reviews from credible sources to understand the pros and cons of diff erent models. • Check specifications. When buying new equipment, check with your child’s school to learn about any technical requirements and determine if any changes are necessary to the home’s high-speed internet. Before purchasing an expensive laptop, tablet or computer accessory, research the brands, warranty, customer reviews and prices at various stores to ensure the best deal. Also, look up the retailer’s reputation on BBB.org. • Look for student discounts. Many tech companies off er discounts for students. Verify eligibility and take advantage of these savings. Shop smart with sales and tax-free weekends • Plan ahead. Mark your THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 22, 2025 • Use student IDs. Some calendar for upcoming sales and tax-free weekends. These are ideal times to buy school supplies, clothing and electronics without paying sales tax. Check out the Federation of Tax Administrators to see what your state off ers. • Make a priority list. Decide which items are most crucial to purchase during these sales to maximize your savings. • Combine discounts. Look for opportunities to combine store sales with manufacturer rebates or coupons. Asking for discounts • Don’t hesitate to ask. When shopping in person, inquire if there are any available discounts, especially for bulk purchases or fl oor models. • Leverage loyalty programs. Sign up for store loyalty programs, which can offer exclusive discounts and points on purchases. store discounts are available to students with either an “.edu” email address or a student ID. If you’re a student or you have a student in your family, ask if there are any student discounts available. • Visit school supply drives. Many communities and organizations host school supply drives where you can either donate or receive supplies. Check with local schools, community centers or nonprofi ts. Consider buying in bulk • Team up with other parents. Consider pooling resources with other parents to buy supplies (like paper towels, tissues, wipes, hand sanitizer) in bulk, which can be more cost-eff ective. • Warehouse stores. Check out warehouse clubs for bulk deals on school supplies and snacks. Shop wisely and safely online • When shopping online, be wary of ads that feature items that imply that you might want or need them based on your search history. Scammers could be trying to drive you to a diff erent website. Take note of the ad and go to the store’s website by directly typing into the search bar. Note the website’s privacy policy and contact information and always use a credit card when purchasing. • Shop on reputable websites. Ensure you are purchasing from well-known and trusted websites. 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