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SAUGUS Vol. 24, No. 34 -FREETh e Advocate–A household word in Saugus! OC C www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday By Christopher Roberson oing into the new school year, Saugus school offi cials have varying viewpoints about the state’s new mask mandate, which will remain in eff ect until at least October 1. “I think from a public health standpoint it’s good to have a uniform mask policy that treats all public school students the same,” said School Committee Vice-Chair Ryan Fisher, adding that the Delta variant of COVID-19 is still a real threat. “The Delta variant is highly contagious and children’s hospitals are overfl owing in states where precautions aren’t being adequately taken.” Fisher said a major change from last year is that remote learning will no longer be a feasible option. “If there’s an outbreak in a school, and remember we’ve condensed students down into three buildings, it’s going to disrupt health and education more so than it did last year,” he said. “I understand masks are uncomfortable for many – I wear them First Place Finishers all day long myself – but the alternatives all across the board are worse.” School Committee Chair Thomas Whittredge said vaccination decisions are personal and should not be made by government officials. “I would D O TE CAT 781-233-4446 Friday, August 27, 2021 School offi cials have mixed feelings about mask mandate G never vote to require any school age kid to be vaccinated,” he said. “I think that eventually the state may require it, but in the meantime it should be a personal choice.” School Committee Member Arthur Grabowski said each famiSCHOOL | SEE PAGE 3 Saugus Y hosts Not A Walk In The Park 5K ly should have the right to decide whether or not to get vaccinated. “What gives me the right to decide what is best for a child in this instance; isn't that a decision for the parent and child?” he asked. Runners take off from the starting line during the Not A Walk In The Park 5K at Breakheart Reservation last Saturday. (Advocate Photo by Tara Vocino) Emily McDivitt, 46, placed fi rst in the womens division with a time of 23:14. Ellis Iurilli-Hough, 16, with a time of 17:50, placed fi rst in the mens division. See page 12 for photo highlights. (Advocate Photos by Tara Vocino) Latest COVID-19 data shows dramatic increase in Saugus SEE PAGE 5 ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE Regular Unleaded $2.919 Mid Unleaded $2.959 Super $3.119 Diesel Fuel $3.079 "42 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2020 KERO $4.65 DEF $3.49 9 Diesel $2.859 9 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS Prices subject to change Have a Happy & Safe Summer! FLEET

Page 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 2021 Northeast Metro Tech receives $61K Skills Capital Grant W By Christopher Roberson AKEFIELD – Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School (Northeast Metro Tech) recently received a $61,000 Skills Capital Grant to “upgrade and modernize equipment in the health assisting and dental assisting programs.” The grant is part of this year’s $9.7 million effort from the Baker-Polito Administration to provide 47 institutions with funding to prepare students for careers in industries such as health care, manufacturing and information technology. In addition to this year’s grant, Northeast Metro Tech received $250,000 from the Skills Capital Grant Program last year and $106,320 in 2019. “The Skills Capital Grants have helped give thousands of young people opportunities in high-demand jobs and the grants have had a tremendous impact on students, schools and local businesses,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “These significant investments made over the past six years in this program with our partners in the Legislature will help train students to adapt to the changing needs of our economy.” Since the program was launched in 2015, approximately 40,000 students have benefitted from 387 grants totaling $102 million. During that time, 68 percent of the grants have gone to public high schools and vocational schools, 24 percent have gone to colleges and eight percent have gone to community organizations. To be eligible for a Skills Capital Grant, an institution must show “partnerships with local businesses as well as align curriculum and credentials with industry demand to maximize hiring opportunities.” “Massachusetts, like the rest of the country, will face workforce challenges in the next few years, but we are poised to handle them better because of programs like the Skills Capital Grants,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. “The grants enable schools, colleges and other educational institutions to revamp how students learn and gain crucial experience that serves them and employers well.” “Training a skilled workforce is critical to the Commonwealth’s economic recovery, and the Skills Capital Grants have been a vital component of our efforts to strengthen the talent pipelines for key industries,” said Housing and Economic Development Secretary Michael Kennealy. “As we continue emerging from the economic damage inflicted by the pandemic, funding this program at this milestone level will significantly increase access to employment opportunities in every region of Massachusetts and accelerate progress toward recovery.” Saugonians named to Dean’s List at Salem State University S ALEM–The following Saugus residents were named to the Dean’s List at Salem State University for 2021 spring semester: James Alcott, Cesare Aloise, Louis D'Amico, Erin Dwyer, Ryan Groark, Matthew Gubitose, Matthew O’Leary, Tessa Palermo, Olivia We can help you buy a house. 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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 2021 Page 3 Sinkhole problem remains unsolved at Saugus Middle-High School By Christopher Roberson W ith classes set to resume in less than two weeks at Saugus Middle-High School, the sinkhole that opened in the adjacent parking lot is still there. It was first discovered on the afternoon of August 9 and is approximately 15 feet long, eight feet wide and four feet deep. Saugus Police and the Department of Public Works responded by closing the section of Pearce Memorial Drive between Main Street and Highland Avenue. A chain-link fence was also put up around the sinkhole. Although it consumed four parking spaces, the sinkhole did not cause any injuries and no vehicles were damaged. Preliminary reports suggested that the underground water infiltration system may have collapsed, causing the ground above it to give way. However, there have been no concrete answers thus far from PMA Consultants, the owner’s project manager that oversaw the construction of the new SCHOOL | FROM PAGE 1 In addition, Grabowski described how he felt wearing a mask for the entire School Committee meeting on August 12. That was also the first time in 16 months that the committee was able to meet in person. “It was uncomfortable and hot. I concentrated more on the mask than on what was being discussed,” he said. “It was hard to understand what some people were saying. I can just imagine the frustrations of students and staff while trying to teach and learn.” Grabowski also said wearing masks could be particularly detrimental to students on the elementary level. “When it comes to the younger students, their learning is very much predicated upon face-to-face contact with teachers,” he said. “Learning to sound out letters and words is very much dependent on visual observation.” On the state level, the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education voted, during its August 24 meeting, to authorize Education Commissioner Jeffrey Riley to put the mask mandate in place for the first month of school. The purpose of the mandate is “encourage higher vaccination rates among students and staff and to implement a uniform policy for The sinkhole that opened up on August 9 in the parking lot across the street from Saugus Middle-High School – thus far, PMA Consultants has yet to identify its cause or find a solution. (Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) school. “They are still in the process of trying to determine the cause,” said Town Manager Scott Crabtree. He said PMA is currently exploring both short-term and long-term ways to rectify the situation. “They’re still in those discussions and they are trying to work through that,” said Crabtree. He also said the timeline of the repair work could be further deall schools to begin the year.” After October 1, students and staff on the middle and high school levels can remove their masks provided they have been vaccinated. In addition, 80 percent of students and staff in each school must be vaccinated as well. “As students and staff prepare to return to school fulltime, in-person, our priority is on a smooth reopening,” said Riley. “With cases rising, this mask mandate will provide one more measure to support the health and safety of our students and staff this fall.” Lt. Governor Karyn Polito explained the reasoning for the 80 percent threshold. “Our goal remains to get as many people as possible vaccinated,” she said. “We hope that by instituting vaccine benchmarks among school populations we will create a real incentive for students and staff to get vaccinated so they can remove their masks.” Although Massachusetts has one of the best vaccination rates in the country, Education Secretary James Peyser said there is still work to be done. “The vaccination rates among young people in Massachusetts are among the highest in the nation, with 65 percent of 12-15-year-olds vaccinated, but we still need to do more to make sure our young people and educators are prolayed because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Once PMA arrives at a solution, Crabtree said, it will be the company’s responsibility to fund the repair costs and ensure that every possible measure is taken to prevent another incident. The middle-high school has been open since April 2020 and came at a cost of $186.1 million. tected from COVID-19,” he said. “Instituting universal masking mandates to further encourage vaccination rates among everyone in our schools is one measure we can take now.” Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders also underscored the importance of getting vaccinated. “Increasing vaccination in our eligible residents is the most important thing we can do to ensure a safe return to the classroom for this upcoming school year,” she said.

Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 2021 State Rep. Hill appointed to Mass. Gaming Commission G overnor Charlie Baker, Treasurer Deborah Goldberg and Attorney General Maura Healey recently announced the appointment of State Representative Bradford Hill to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC). Per statute, two commissioners are appointed by a majority vote of the Governor, Attorney General and Treasurer. Hill will fill the experience in gaming regulation and administration or gaming industry management seat. The commission is bipartisan, with no more than three members representing the same political party. Hill will fulfill the balance of a term that ends in 2025. “Brad Hill has been a dedicated public servant for over two decades and has years of experience working with the Massachusetts gaming community,” said Baker. “I am confident that he will be well-suited to serve in this new role during a transformative time in the Commonwealth’s gaming industry and am pleased to make this appointment.” “In his decades of experience advocating for the residents of the Commonwealth and their needs, Brad Hill has a proven record of leadership on gaming policy,” said Polito. “His demonstrated passion for the gaming industry, and his commitment to public service, will benefit the Commission and its work.” “Brad Hill has spent his career advocating for our state and its residents,” said Healey. “His knowledge of the gaming industry will be a great asset to the Commission during this critical time.” “Representative Hill’s many years of business experience and public service, along with his commitment to serving our state, will positively impact the Gaming Commission and people of the Commonwealth,” said Goldberg. “We look forward to working with him in this new capacity and know that he will ensure fairness and equity as the industry continues to evolve.” “It has been my distinct honor and privilege to serve the people of Massachusetts and the Fourth Essex District for nearly 25 years,” said Hill. “I am in criminal investigations and law enforcement); and one member is chosen by the State Treasurer (whose appointee must be proficient in corporate finance and securities). The remaining two commissioners are appointed by a majority vote of the same three constitutional officers. Since 1999, Hill has repreBradford Hill deeply grateful to the Governor, Treasurer and Attorney General for this incredible opportunity to continue supporting the Commonwealth and am eager to begin this new chapter working alongside my fellow Commissioners.” The MGC was created after “An Act establishing expanded gaming in the Commonwealth” was signed into law on November 22, 2011. The MGC is a five-member, independent body that is responsible for developing and managing the process to select, license, oversee and regulate all expanded gaming facilities in the Commonwealth. The costs associated with operating the MGC are paid for by the gaming industry and not by state tax dollars. The MGC Chair is appointed by the Governor; one member is appointed by the Attorney General (whose appointee must have a background sented the Fourth Essex District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, where he was appointed Minority Whip in 2009 and then Assistant Minority Leader in 2015. A former local official and longtime public servant, Hill has served as a member of the Hamilton Zoning Board of Appeals and the Ipswich Board of Selectmen, and he has worked as a legislative staffer in the State Senate. As State Representative, Hill has worked to deliver bipartisan, commonsense results on issues such as coastal and environmental protection, education, criminal justice reform and healthcare for his constituents and residents of the Commonwealth. He has also been a determined advocate for the Massachusetts gaming industry and has authored and filed six pieces of legislation to authorize sports wagering. Hill is a cancer survivor who received a bone marrow transplant in 2013 while continuing to serve in the House. He resides in Ipswich with his wife, Aimee. They are the proud parents of two adult children, Zachary and Courtney Baker orders Executive Department employees to be vaccinated by Oct. 17 G overnor Charlie Baker recently issued an executive order requiring all Executive Department employees to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination on or before October 17. The COVID-19 vaccine is the best and most effective way people can protect themselves, their loved ones and their community from the virus. Executive Department employees will be required to provide proof that they have received by October 17 either the required two doses of the Moderna or Pfizer or the single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. In the coming weeks, employees will receive information about the process by which they may provide this verification to the Commonwealth. This process will be made available well in advance of October 17. All documentation related to an employee’s COVID-19 vaccinations will be maintained confidentially. The policy applies to both employees working in person and those who are teleworking. As new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding booster vaccine doses is issued in the future, Executive Branch employees will also be required to provide proof they have received those doses by a deadline to be established. Employees for whom vaccination is medically contraindicated or who object to vaccination on the grounds of sincerely held religious reasons may be entitled to an exemption from the requirement BAKER | SEE PAGE 14

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 2021 Page 5 Bomber der Nation G By The Old Sachem, Bill Stewart erhard Müller was a professional footballer (we know it as soccer) regarded as one of the greatest goal scorers of all time. He was renowned for his inside finishing, especially within the sixyard box. Gerd was born November 3, 1945, in Nördlingen in Allied-occupied Germany and passed away earlier this month. His nickname is the title of this article. He was named European Footballer of the Year in 1970. The author Davis Winner writes in his book “Brilliant Orange: The Neurotic Genius of Dutch Football” that “Muller was short, squat, awkward-looking and was not looking notably fast: he never fitted the conventional idea of a great footballer, but he had lethal acceleration over short distances, a remarkable aerial game, and uncanny goalscoring instincts. His short legs gave him a low center of gravity, so he could run quickly, and with perfect balance in spaces and at speeds that would cause other players to fall over. He also had a knack of scoring in unlikely situations.” Franz Beckenbauer commented on his teammate that Gerd had unusual speed, extreme acceleration and deceptive changes of pace to get to loose balls first, and bypass defenders. Franz stated, “In training I played against him and I never had a chance.” Gerd had an international career, playing for West Germany, and he was Germany’s all-time leading scorer for almost 40 years until he we superseded by Miroslav Klose in 2014. Klose, though, had over double the number of competitions to receive the title. Müller scored 68 goals for West Germany internationally, while Klose scored his 69th goal in his 132nd appearance. Müller’s football career started in his hometown of Nördlingen with the club TSV in 1961. He started playing for Bayern Munich in 1964 in the Regional League South (Regionalliga Süd), one level below the Bundesliga, the premier league of Germany. After his first season, the club was promoted to the premier league of Germany and over time became the most successful club in Germany with a long string of successes during the 1960s and 1970s. Bayern Munich won the German championship four times, the DFB-Pokal four times, the European Champions Cup for three consecutive years as the first German team to win it. He was the league’s top scorer seven times and scored 365 goals in 427 matches in the Bundesliga for Bayern Munich, almost 100 goals over the second league scorer, Robert Lewandowski. Gerd had the single season record of 40 goals until it was surpassed by Lewandowski with 41 during the 2020-2021 season. Müller received the European Golden Boot as the top scorer in the World Cup in 1970. Müller averaged over a goal a game in seven of his 14 seasons and scored 68 in 62 German international games. He held the professional record of most goals scored in a calendar year, 85, in 1972, until Lionel Messi 40 years later in 2012. Müller’s international career started in 1966 and ended on July 7, 1974, when Germany won the World Cup in his home stadium in Munich, where he scored the winning goal in a victory over Netherlands, against Johan Cruyff in the final. (Johan was the subject of an earlier Old Sachem column.) Gerd scored four goals in the 1974 tournament, which, together with his 10 goals in the 1970 World Cup tourney, made him the alltime World Cup scorer with Latest COVID-19 data shows dramatic increase in Saugus T he Massachusetts Department of Public Health has notified the Town of Saugus of 4,451 confirmed cases of COVID-19. According to the Saugus Health Department this includes 74 deaths in Saugus. The new figure represents 68 new cases during the last seven days. Our hearts and prayers go out to those families affected by this health pandemic. 14 goals, which stood as the mark until the Brazilian striker Ronaldo surpassed it in the 2006 World Cup competition. Gerd played for Germany in the 1972 European Championship, where he became the top scorer with four goals, including two in the final where West Germany won the title. He quit playing for West Germany after the 1974 World Cup when an argument presented; German officials’ wives were invited to a championship celebration, but players’ wives were not. He joined the Fort Lauderdale Strikers of the North American Soccer League in 1979. In three seasons for the Strikers, he scored 40 goals and led his team to the championship game, which they lost in 1980. He ended his playing career in 1984 when he suffered from alcoholism and his former teammates of Bayern Munich convinced him to go through rehabilitation. After his problem was conquered, Gerd became a coach of Bayern Munich. Adidas completed a collection of apparel in the Gerd Müller name, part of the original Adidas original series. The Rieser Sportpark in Nördlingen where Müller began his career was named for him as the Gerd Müller Stadium in July 2008. It was announced in October 2015 that Gerd Müller suffered from Alzheimer’s disease, and he died on August 15, 2021, at the age of 75. In all of his German league games, including the TSV team, he scored 398 goals in 453 appearances. In 62 Cup games he scored 78 goals; in the European championships he scored 65 goals in 74 appearances; and in other professional games he scored 22 goals in 16 games. At Fort Lauderdale he appeared in 71 contests and scored 38 goals. His professional totals are 654 goals in 716 games. Most Americans never saw the great Gerd Müller in his prime, but those of Florida did see him at the end of his career and cheered him as a one of the greatest of all time. St. Margaret’s announces annual yard sale S t. Margaret’s Church, which is located at 431 Lincoln Ave., will be holding its annual indoor yard sale on Saturday, August 28, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the lower church hall. Lots of treasures to be found! Everyone is welcome. For more information, please call the rectory at 781-233-1040. On Sunday, August 29, from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m., join us at St. Margaret’s for Lemonade on the Lawn, where we will have free lemonade and cookies! This will follow the 9 a.m. Mass.

Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 2021 Chelsea cannoli factory to pay $105K for wage and earned sick time violations, retaliation against workers A ttorney General Maura Healey recently announced that Golden Cannoli Shells Co. in Chelsea will pay $105,000 in restitution and penalties for violations relating to wage theft, earned sick time and retaliation against employees. Golden Cannoli President Valerie Bono and Treasurer Edwin Bresciani have agreed to pay four citations issued by the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office: for failing to pay employees for all hours worked, for not providing proper notice of earned sick time, for failing to produce true and accurate payroll records and for retaliating against certain employees for asserting their rights. “My fair labor team works hard to make sure our state’s strong wage and hours are enforced, and that employees are aware of the rights they have under the law,” said Healey. “With this settlement, workers who were harmed by this company’s illegal practices will be paid the wages they earned.” Golden Cannoli is a baked goods manufacturing, wholesale and retail company with a principal place of business at 99 Crescent Ave. in Chelsea. The Attorney General’s Office’s Fair Labor Division began investigating Golden Cannoli after a referral from Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS). “We applaud the Fair Labor Division for taking strong action to hold this employer accountable for violating the Wage Act and Earned Sick Time Law,” said GBLS Staff Attorney Joseph Michalakes. “Robust and active enforcement of these laws through public agencies, as well as private litigation, is critical to their effectiveness.” “When workers’ rights are protected, they’re able to earn a living and help contribute to the community at large,” said La Colaborativa Executive Director Gladys Vega. “We thank the AG’s Office for their work to get these employees their wages and protect their right to earned sick time. We stand with the workers who came forward to demand the wages and rights they’re entitled to and will continue to support those efforts.” The Attorney General’s investigation determined that from January 2018 through December 2020 the company failed to pay workers for all hours worked; failed to provide notice of a compliant earned sick time policy; retaliated against workers who tried to exercise their rights by firing them; and failed to furnish true and accurate timekeeping and payroll records to the Attorney General. As part of the settlement, Golden Cannoli has agreed to abide by all applicable wage and hour laws, and to submit copies of its timekeeping, payroll and earned sick time records to the Attorney General’s Office for one year. Any workers who worked for Golden Cannoli for more than 90 days between January 2018 and December 2020 are encouraged to send a text message to Investigator Huong Phan of the Attorney General’s Office’s Fair Labor Division at 617-9632308 or an email with their name and contact information to fldsettlement@mass. gov. Please reference “Golden Cannoli Settlement” in the text or email. Other workers who believe their rights have been violated in their workplace are encouraged to file a complaint at www.mass.gov/ago/wagetheft. For information about the state’s wage and hour laws, workers may call the Attorney General’s Office’s Fair Labor Hotline at 617-7273465 or go to the Attorney General’s Workplace Rights website – www.mass.gov/fairlabor – for materials in multiple languages. Chantakrak Ath-Ly named to Centre College Dean’s List D ANVILLE, Ky.–Chantakrak Ath-Ly of Saugus was named to the Dean’s List at Centre College for the 2021 spring semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must have a 3.6 grade point average or higher. September marks the start of fall hunting T he return of cooler weather means many Massachusetts sportsmen and women will head into the woods for the fall 2021 hunting season. Massachusetts residents may be wondering where and when hunting will be taking place this fall. Early Canada goose and black bear hunting seasons open statewide on September 8, while pheasant hunting season opens October 17. Archery deer and turkey hunting seasons begin on October 5 in eastern Massachusetts and on October 19 in the rest of the state. Click here to review a summary of all hunting seasons. Hunting on Sunday is not permitted in Massachusetts. Many public lands are open to hunting including Wildlife Management Areas, most state parks, and many town-owned lands. Research the property you plan to visit to learn if hunting is allowed. Hunting is a safe activity and non-hunters should feel comfortable using the woods at any time of year. Although hunting accidents are extremely rare, wearing blaze orange will help minimize your chances of being mistaken for game animals during the hunting season. While hunters are required to wear blaze orange during certain seasons, all outdoor users who are in SEPTEMBER | SEE PAGE 7

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 2021 Page 7 Final round of VaxMillions Giveaway winners announced T he Baker-Polito Administration, Treasurer Deborah Goldberg and the Massachusetts State Lottery recently announced the final winners for the last of five drawings for the Massachusetts VaxMillions Giveaway. From the time that the program was announced on June 15 through the final day of registration, more than 318,000 residents received a first dose of the vaccine and more than 440,000 residents became fully vaccinated. As part of the giveaway, fully vaccinated residents ages 18 and older were eligible to enter to win one of five, $1 million cash prizes. Residents between 12-17 years of age who are fully vaccinated were eligible for the chance to win one of five $300,000 scholarship grants. The final winner of the $1 million prize is Cynthia Thirath of Leominster. Thirath chose to get vaccinated to protect those who are around her every day and to encourage others to get vaccinated. Thirath plans to use her winnings to invest in her future. The final winner of the $300,000 college scholarship is Gretchen Selva of Conway. Selva is entering this fall as a sophomore at Four River Charter Public School in Greenfield. Her passion is music and she has been playing the guitar for just over three years. She plans SEPTEMBER | FROM PAGE 6 the woods during hunting seasons should wear a blaze orange hat or vest as a precaution. Safety tips for nonhunters • Be safe, be seen. A brightly colored orange vest or hat will help you stay visible. Avoid wearing any earth-toned or animal-colored clothing. The use of blaze orange has dramatically reduced the number of hunting-related accidents in the field. Watch a short video on the Effectiveness of Blaze Orange. Remember, hunters are often active during the early morning and late afternoon when animals are most active. Be especially aware of your own visibility during these times when light is dim. • Keep pets leashed and visible. Place a blaze orange vest or bandana on your pet to keep it visible. • Know when and where hunting is allowed. Get inforto attend a college focusing on music writing and production and has already started researching potential schools in the New England area. Selva received the COVID-19 vaccination as soon as she was eligible to protect herself, her family and to do her part in stopping the spread. “Massachusetts leads the nation in vaccination rates thanks to our residents stepping up and getting vaccinated,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “Over 440,000 residents became fully vaccinated during the time that the VaxMillions program was running, and we are grateful to our partners at the Treasury and the Massachusetts State Lottery in helping to launch this program.” “Getting vaccinated remains the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from COVID and we are proud that over 5 million residents of Massachusetts have at least one dose,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. “Our Administration’s goal remains getting every person who wants a vaccine a shot.” “The VaxMillions Giveaway was about more than winning a lottery. It was about motivating people to get the vaccine to protect your friends, neighbors, and loved ones,” said Goldberg, who chairs the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission. “This did in fact enmation about hunting regulations and season dates from our website. Hunting on Sunday is not permitted in Mascourage thousands who were not yet vaccinated, and at the end of the day that is a win/win for everyone.” “The Mass Lottery is proud to have played a role in this important public health initiative and we congratulate everyone who participated for doing their part to fight this pandemic,” said Michael Sweeney, executive director of the Massachusetts State Lottery. “We thank the dedicated team members from multiple state offices and agencies for their collective contributions to the responsible execution of this program.” More than 2.5 million people signed up for the VaxMillions Giveaway, including 2.35 million residents 18 and older, and 167,000 residents ages 12-17. Massachusetts remains a national leader in vaccinations with over 4.4 million residents fully vaccinated and more than 5 million residents with at least one dose (including Johnson & Johnson). Vaccination Locations There are more than 900 vaccination locations across the Commonwealth, with appointments and walk-ins widely available. Residents seeking a vaccine can visit mass.gov/ COVIDVaccine to find a vaccine location that is convenient for them. sachusetts. Wildlife Management Areas, Wildlife ConservaSEPTEMBER | SEE PAGE 16 Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657

Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 2021 MBTA welcomes back commuters M BTA General Manager Stephen Poftak recently joined MBTA Transit Police Chief Kenneth Green, A Better City President and CEO Richard Dimino and others at Back Bay Station for an event highlighting MBTA services and keeping people safe as commuters return to the office and students return to school. With more people returning to transit after Labor Day, the MBTA is encouraging the use of public transportation while reminding riders that face coverings are required. With workers and students returning to the Boston area and traffic already at near pre-pandemic levels, the T announced today that it is extending its popular 5-Day Flex Pass pilot program for Commuter Rail riders to March 15, 2022. “We’re pleased to be able to extend this fare pilot an additional six months in order to encourage riders back to the system in a way that best works for them,” said Poftak. “Our Commuter Rail riders continue to need more flexible ways of riding the system due to the impacts of the pandemic and this includes how they’re able to pay their fare. Commuter Rail customers can purchase a Flex Pass on mTicket and use their five one-day passes any day within a 30-day period, giving them the flexibility to travel when needed at a cost lower than the traditional roundtrip ticket.” The T has been adding back service and increasing frequency across the transit system to meet growing demand. 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Whether they’re traveling for work, errands, or leisure, passengers can avoid the stress of traffic and parking and feel good about reducing their carbon footprint.” Per federal requirements, the MBTA also reminds riders that face coverings are required while on any MBTA vehicle and on MBTA property. With the safety of riders and employees of paramount importance, the MBTA will have masks available at more than a dozen key locations after Labor Day. Working in partnership with A Better City, the T produced toolkits for new riders and people who have been away from public transportation during the pandemic. One toolkit is tailored for employers and employees and includes a Monthly Pass Break-Even Calculator. The second toolkit is for college and university students who may be unfamiliar with the T. “We hope this calculator and the Flex Pass entice people to choose public transit over other modes like driving, which has broader negative implications like increasing congestion on our roads and pollution in our communities,” said Dimino. “Even with reduced days in the office, it is important to demonstrate the value proposition of public transit through hard numbers. As we seek to build back better, the pre-tax benefits and employer subsidies offered through the Perq program can make the ‘breakeven’ number of transit trips to recover the cost of a monthly T pass less than one might think. ABC continues to work in partnership with stakeholders to further opportunities that make the T more affordable and fare equitable as they look to induce more riders into the system.” Though previously scheduled to end on September 15, the MBTA announced today that the 5-Day Flex Pass is now available through March 15, 2022, on mTicket. The 5-Day Flex Pass is a bundled fare good for any five days of travel within a 30-day period. With the understanding that travel patterns continue to change and many employers are deploying new ways of working like staggered schedules and telework policies, the 5-day Flex Pass is a pilot focused on serving Commuter Rail riders whose commutes are changing during the pandemic. This fare product pilot also comes as part of the MBTA’s Fare Transformation program, which aims to make paying for transit easier and more convenient. The 5-day Flex Pass is available within the mTicket app only. Once activated within mTicket, the Flex Pass provides five 24-hour passes that can be used at any time in a 30-day period. Available for all zones and interzones, the price of a 5-day Flex Pass is a 10 percent discount when compared to five round-trip tickets. Face Covering Requirements on the T The MBTA reminds customers that face coverings are required while onboard vehicles, in stations and facilities, on platforms and bus stops, and anywhere within the MBTA system for all riders, including those who have been fully vaccinated. The Centers for Disease Control continues to update its guidance regarding face coverings for both unvaccinated and fully vaccinated individuals. This guidance notes that fully vaccinated individuals are still required to wear a mask on buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation. MBTA riders are reminded that federal regulations also continue to require face coverings while riding MBTA vehicles and within the MBTA system, regardless of a person’s vaccination status. This includes outdoor bus stops and all outdoor platforms for the Commuter Rail, subway, and trolley systems. Those who refuse to comply with the MBTA’s face covering requirement may be denied boarding of or be removed from MBTA vehicles and the system. There continue to be exemptions to the face covering requirement for individuals with certain medical conditions and those who are so exempt do not need to produce documentation of their condition. A Better City’s New Rider Toolkits The employer toolkit provides information on what the T is doing to make transit safer and reminds riders to wear a face covering on T vehicles, stations, platforms, and bus stops. The toolkit also includes an interactive map providing information on vaccination rates in the T’s service area and the Monthly Pass Break-Even Calculator, both designed by A Better City. The calculator determines how many commuter rail trips a rider would take in a month to make purchasing a monthly pass cost-effective. Together, the calculator, Flex Pass, and new schedules offer T riders options to plan their new commutes. The college student toolkit is similar to the employer toolkit, providing Ride Safer tips, requirements to wear a face covering on all MBTA vehicles and stations, and links to the T’s Trip Planner tool and a Student Guide for taking the T. A Better City represents a multi-sector group of nearly 130 business leaders united around a common goal: to enhance the Greater Boston region’s economic health, competitiveness, equitable growth, sustainability, and quality of life for all communities. By amplifying the voice of the business community through collaboration and consensus-building, A Better City develops solutions and influences policy in three critical areas: • Transportation and infrastructure • Land use and development • Energy and the environment. A Better City is committed to building an equitable and inclusive future for the region that benefits and uplifts residents, workers, and businesses in Greater Boston.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 2021 Page 9 Massachusetts Unemployment and Job Estimates for July T he state’s July total unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.9 percent, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced Friday. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ preliminary job estimates indicate Massachusetts gained 43,400 jobs in July. This follows last month’s gain of 11,200 jobs. Over the month, the private sector added 30,700 jobs as gains occurred across seven sectors, led by Leisure and Hospitality and Professional, Scientific and Business Services. Since December 2020, Massachusetts has gained 146,400 jobs. From July 2020 to July 2021, BLS estimates Massachusetts gained 254,200 jobs. Gains occurred in all sectors led by Leisure and Hospitality; Professional, Scientific, and Business Services; and Trade, Transportation and Utilities with greater than 40,000 jobs gained over the year. The July unemployment rate was 0.5 percentage point below the national rate of 5.4 percent reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The labor force increased by 4,900 from 3,696,700 in June, as 5,000 more residents were employed and 100 fewer residents were unemployed over the month. Over the year, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was down by 4.9 percentage points. The state’s labor force participation rate – the total number of residents 16 or older who worked or were unemployed and actively sought work in the last four weeks – was up 0.1 percentage point at 65.6 percent following a revision to the June rate of 65.5 percent. Compared to July 2020, the labor force participation rate is up 2.5 percentage points. July 2021 Employment Overview: Leisure and Hospitality gained 19,400 (+6.8%) jobs The Savings Bank sponsors 20th annual Walk of Hope for ALS over the month. Over the year, 83,600 (+37.9%) jobs were added. Government gained 12,700 (+2.9%) jobs over the month. Over the year, 10,000 (+2.3%) jobs were added. Professional and Business Services gained 8,000 (+1.3%) jobs over the month. Over the year, 44,400 (+7.8%) jobs were added. Manufacturing gained 3,100 (+1.3%) jobs over the month. Over the year, 10,900 (+4.8%) jobs were added. Construction gained 2,200 jobs (+1.3%) over the month. Over the year, 15,300 (+10.2%) jobs were added. Information gained 1,800 (+2.0%) jobs over the month. Over the year, 7,200 (+8.4%) jobs were added. Financial Activities gained 400 (+0.2%) jobs over the month. Over the year, 4,300 (+2.0%) jobs were added. Other Services lost 100 jobs (-0.1%) jobs over the month. Over the year, 10,500 (+10.1%) jobs were added. Trade, Transportation and Utilities lost 300 (-0.1%) jobs over the month. Over the year, 43,100 (+8.4%) jobs were added. Labor Force Overview The July estimates show 3,521,200 Massachusetts residents were employed and 180,500 were unemployed, for a total labor force of 3,701,600. The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.9 percent. Over the month, the July labor force was up by 4,900 from 3,696,700 in June, with 5,000 more residents employed and 100 fewer residents unemployed. The labor force participation rate, the share of working-age population employed and unemployed, was 65.6 percent. The labor force was up 138,500 from the 3,563,100 July 2020 estimate, as 307,900 more residents were employed and 169,400 fewer residents were unemployed. The unemployment rate is based on a monthly sample of households. The job estimates are derived from ESTIMATES | SEE PAGE 14 Education and Health Services lost 3,800 (-0.5%) jobs over the month. Over the year, 24,900 (+3.4%) jobs were added. The Savings Bank (TSB) is a sponsor of the 20th Annual Walk of Hope for ALS, a 3.5-mile walk around Lake Quannapowitt to benefit The Angel Fund for ALS Research, a Wakefield-based organization that supports amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS [Lou Gehrig’s disease]) research at UMass Medical School. TSB President Bob DiBella (left) and TSB Executive Vice President/Senior Retail Banking Officer Raichelle Kallery (right) recently presented TSB’s annual donation to The Angel Fund for ALS Research Founding Director Eugene Nigro (center). The event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 11, beginning with registration at 9 a.m. followed by the start of the walk at 11 a.m. Aluminum Everett 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Owned & operated by the Conti family since 1958 • 63 Years! “Same name, phone number & address for over half a century. We must be doing something right!” Owned & operated by the Conti family since 1958 • 57 Years! family since 1958 • 60 •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Vinyl Siding •Free Estimates •Fully Licensed •Roofing •Free Estimates •Carpentry Work •Fully Licensed •Decks •Roofing • Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! Everett Aluminum Summer is Here!

Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 2021 THE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS By Christopher Roberson H ere are a few tidbits that you might want to know about this week in Saugus. Future of Kowloon As I’m sure many of you know, Kowloon recently made its way into the pages of The Wall Street Journal. The story itself focused on the potential closure of the Route 1 icon – something that has been a topic of discussion for a number of years. Although a closing timeline remains unclear, it seems like the Wong family is slowly headed in that direction. When the time comes, it will be a very dark day not only for Saugus but for the region as well. Since opening in August 1950, Kowloon has been the venue of numerous celebrity performances, including Jerry Seinfeld, Phyllis Diller, Dane Cook and Frankie Avalon. I’m not even from Massachusetts, yet I wholeheartedly agree that Kowloon is absolutely legendary and will never be forgotten. Sunday night entertainment In the meantime, Kowloon is still open and Jimmy Keys will be live on stage Sunday night (August 29) in the restaurant’s outdoor patio and entertainment venue (on Route 1 North in Saugus). The show is slated for 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $20 per person. Keys’ high-energy variety shows are laced with comedy, visual musical impressions and Broadway songs accompanied with Keys on the piano. Critics hail him: “An international entertainer who has opened for Willie Nelson, Tom Jones, Huey Lewis and Wynona Judd.” A Family Movie Night set for Monday (Aug. 30) features “Gridiron Gang.” Doors opens at 6:30 p.m., movie starts at dusk. Tickets are $25 per car or table – maximum six guests per table or car. For tickets call Kowloon at 781-233-0077. Monday is make-up day for Henry the Juggler The Saugus Public Library has rescheduled the appearance for Henry the Juggler (the Aug. 19 event was postponed due to rain) to Monday (Aug. 30) at 10 a.m. at the Saugus Iron Works. Henry the Juggler is a professional. He has been seen by tens of thousands up and down the East Coast – appearing at theaters, schools, libraries, festivals, scout troops and business districts. For over 30 years, he has been performing and teaching juggling. He studied physical comedy at California’s Dell’Arte School and continues to develop his act through classes in Tai-Chi, Feldenkraiz and Tango. He is an active member of the International Jugglers Association and the Hats Off Performers Guild. Henry is the producer of the annual New England Performers’ Retreat. For more details, contact Library Director Alan Thibeault at 781-231-4168 ext. 3122, A Candlelight Vigil for COVID-19 remembrance Board of Selectmen Vice-Chair Corinne Riley reminds us that the date has been set by the Town of Saugus, along with the Saugus Clergy, for “Remembering Those Who Passed and Those That Lifted us Up.” Plans continue for the Candlelight Vigil set for Sunday, Sept. 19 on the Town Hall lawn. “It will be a time to remember those who have passed, and also a celebration of Thanksgiving for those who we relied upon so heavily during one of the most susceptible times we have faced in recent history,” Riley says. “Since COVID-19 hit Saugus last Spring, we’ve lost so many not only from COVID, but from other causes as well. During the time of lockdown, social distancing guidelines affected how, if at all, we said goodbye to our family members and friends … More information will be forthcoming over the next few weeks regarding this town event. If you lost a loved one during the COVID-19 pandemic and would like their name mentioned at the vigil, please send their names along to Saugusremembers@gmail.com and we will be sure to include them.” SaugusTV sets Open House date Founders Day will be extra special for the staff of SaugusTV. The town’s cable television organization gets to show off its brand-new studio with “an Open House,” set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11. Saugus residents, businesses and organizations are invited to check out SaugusTV’s new quarters at 30 Main St. – in the renovated Saugus Historical Society building. It’s a chance for everyone to come and see the new facility, meet and talk to the SaugusTV staff and other members who make regular use of the studio. Light refreshments will be served. What’s happening at Breakheart? Brett Power, a spokesman for the state Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR), gave us the latest listing for August at Breakheart Reservation. Here’s what’s happening: Family Fishing: Sunday, August 29, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Join our park interpreter for a drop-in fishing program! Learn how to fish, what fish live in our ponds and how to catch and release responsibly. Bait and a handful of rods will be provided. But feel free to bring your own gear and fish with us and share your tips! No fishing license is required for this program. Meet at the dock on Pearce Lake Beach. This program is free and open to the public. Bring water, use sunscreen/bug spray, dress in comfortable layers and wear sturdy, closed toe shoes. An adult must accompany children. Inclement weather cancels this program. Breakheart Reservation is located at 177 Forest St. in Saugus. Parking is free. Reasonable accommodations are available upon advance request. For more information call 781-233-0834 or visit the website – https://www.mass.gov/locations/ breakheart-reservation – or email brett.power@ mass.gov. DCR, an agency of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, oversees 450,000 acres of parks and forests, beaches, bike trails, watersheds, dams and parkways. Led by Commissioner Jim Montgomery, DCR’s mission is to protect, promote and enhance our common wealth of natural, cultural and recreational resources. To learn more about DCR and its facilities and programs, please visit www.mass.gov/dcr. Town of Saugus Election Calendar for 2021 For Saugus residents who plan to run as candidates in the town’s fall elections, here are some important dates released by the Saugus Town Clerk’s Office: Sept. 7 at 5 p.m.: last day for incumbent Town Meeting Members wishing to become a candidate for reelection to submit written notice to the Town Clerk. Sept. 10 at 5 p.m.: last day to OBTAIN nomination papers. Sept. 14 at 5 p.m.: last day for candidates to SUBMIT nomination papers to the Board of Registrars (Town Clerk’s Office) for certification of signatures. Sept. 30 at 5 p.m.: last day to file objections or withdrawals. Sept. 30 at 5:30 p.m.: Drawing of ballot positions (Town Hall Auditorium). Oct. 13 from 8:15 am-8 p.m.: last day to register to vote. Fifty certified signatures of registered voters are required for the Board of Selectmen, School Committee and Housing Authority. Ten certified signatures of registered voters are required for Town Meeting Members. Signatures must be of registered voters in the candidate’s precinct. Oct. 26: Office of Campaign Finance Reports are due on this Monday, the eighth day preceding the election. Nov. 2: Town Elections. A temporary relocation Saugus Town Clerk Ellen Schena says residents shouldn’t be alarmed if they can’t find anyone in her second floor office at Town Hall. Through August 31, the Town Clerk’s Office will be working out of the basement office of Inspectional Services while the current office is undergoing some remodeling. A “Shout-Out” to people behind the Rail Trail Al and Joyce Rodenhiser submitted these words of praise for people behind a remarkable project that will benefit many Saugus residents: “On Sunday (Aug. 15), five of us walked the newly-paved Rail Trail. It was a delight after all the heat to be in the shade, with our breeze, enjoying a walk with friends. So we would ‘Shout Out’ APPRECIATION to all who have worked on this project. We hope lots of good people make use of this to get some good exercise!” 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. A community garden update If you are young or old and feel like doing some real earthy community service, why not join the growing team that’s been assisting in the Community Garden that’s helping feed the hungry and needy people of Saugus? Contact The Rev. John Beach of St. John’s Episcopal Church to get the latest update on how the garden is doing and what you can do to help. Anyone who wants to help out Rev. John on this noble project can call him at 774-961-9881 or send him an email at revjbeach@gmail.com. We will keep you posted as the garden continues to grow. Remember folks, this is your garden. Be a part of it. Clarifying some veterans’ issues Jay Pinette, the Veterans Service Officer for the Town of Saugus, wanted to pass along a few words to clear up any confusion about how his office works. “Veterans Service Officers (VSOs) are not VA employees and do not have direct access to VA systems or information,” Jay wrote to us in a recent email. “Local VSOs are employees of their respective cities and towns. VSOs are generally able to assist veterans and eligible dependents with VA-related claims and benefits activities. “One of the primary duties of the VSOs is to administer a program for veterans and eligible dependents that is referred to as ‘Chapter 115’. Under Chapter 115 of Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L. CH. 115), the Commonwealth provides a uniform program of financial assistance for low income veterans and their dependents. Qualified veterans and their dependents who meet the income and asset eligibility criteria may receive monthly financial benefits that are intended to assist the veteran with housing and living expenses. “If local Veterans wish to enroll in VA healthcare and/or obtain a VA ID card, representatives from the VA Bedford will be on-site at the Lynn VA Clinic THE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS | SEE PAGE 11 Dec. 2: Office of Campaign Finance Reports are due on the 30th day following the election. All candidates are expected to comply with the Town of Saugus Zoning Bylaws (Article 7, Section 7.3, Sub-Section 8) regarding political signs.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 2021 Page 11 Boat comes loose on Walnut Street, smashes SUV W By Christopher Roberson hile on her way to play a round of golf, Marcia Procopio got quite a surprise when she saw a large boat coming straight at her on Walnut Street. The crash reportedly occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m. on August 24 near the Route 1 ramp. Although the exact cause of the crash remains under investigation, it appears that the boat became detached from the safety chain of the pickup truck that was traveling in the opposite direction. Once it was loose, the front of the boat came smashing down on the hood and the windshield of Procopio’s SUV. “I said, ‘oh my God, there’s a boat coming,’” she said, adding that she briefly thought about jumping out of her vehicle. “I saw it heading right towards me and I knew there was nothing I could do.” While her vehicle was declared a total loss, Procopio was not injured in the crash and said it was “just an accident.” The boat reportedly sustained minor damage. The driver of the pickup truck is a Chelsea firefighter; however, his identity has not been released. THE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS | FROM PAGE 10 twice a month. The on-site enrollment will be held on the 1 st and 3 rd Tuesday of each month from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Appointments are advised and the dates and times are subject to change. The Lynn VA Clinic is located at 225 Boston Street, Suite 107. For more information or to schedule an appointment for enrollment, call 781-687-3348 or e-mail vabedoutreach@va.gov. “The Veterans Services Offices of Saugus and other surrounding communities have partnered with the Greater Boston Food Bank to hold monthly mobile food markets for veterans. With the closure of the Saugus Senior Center during the pandemic, the food market was moved to Melrose. We have now moved the food market back to the Saugus Senior Center. The veterans mobile food market is held on the third Wednesday of each month. Veterans and eligible dependents must sign up with the Saugus Veterans Service Office to determine eligibility. VSO Jay Pinette can be reached at 781231-4010 or at jpinette@saugus-ma.gov. Or on the first floor of Saugus Town Hall at 298 Central Street, Saugus MA 01906.” About the veterans’ bricks Board of Selectmen Vice-Chair Corinne Riley, who is involved with a lot of veterans’ events and programs in town, passed this note along: “The Saugus Veterans Council would like to inform those who ordered bricks prior to May 2021, which were displayed at the Memorial Day Ceremony that those bricks will be installed at Veterans Park mid-August and will be dedicated on Veterans Day.” CHaRM Center Recycling Drop-Off site open The community’s Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM) site is open. This site will remain open to residents on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The site is located behind the Department of Public Works at 515 Main St. At the CHaRM center, the Town will accept the same recycling items that can be placed outside for curbside collection each week, such as paper, cardboard, bottles, cans and glass containers. No shredded paper is accepted for on-site recycling. Additional acceptable items include TVs and computers (up to three per year per address); car tires up to 22 inches (for a fee of $3); books; and textiles, such as clothing, bedding, pocketbooks, belts and shoes. Plastic bags are not permitted; residents are kindly asked to empty recyclables out of any plastic bags and to remove the bags from the site. Also, rigid plastics are not being accepted for recycling at this time. Residents may call Lorna Cerbone at the Solid Waste and Recycling Department at 781-231-4036 with questions or for more information. Marcia Procopio’s SUV was totaled after it was struck by a boat that became detached from a pickup truck on Walnut Street. (Photo Courtesy of the Saugus Fire Department) Compost site open The town compost site is open to residents on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The site is located behind the Department of Public Works at 515 Main St. Stickers are required to gain seasonal access to the site. Stickers may be purchased for $25.00 at the Department of Public Works (DPW) located at the Compost Site when making your visit to the Compost Site. The Town accepts checks only for payment of the $25.00. No cash will be accepted. Kindly bring a check when visiting. Thank you! Compost site stickers must be permanently placed on the lower left corner of residents’ automobile windshields. Vehicles registered out of state are not permitted. Yard waste must be disposed of in brown compost bags or open containers. The Town will accept grass clippings, leaves and brush. As in years past, no branches or limbs larger than three inches in diameter are permitted. We ask all residents to please wear a mask and maintain and respect social distancing from others while visiting the site. Residents may call Lorna Cerbone at the Solid Waste and Recycling Department at 781-231-4036 with questions or for more information. Help the Vietnam Vets “Roll To DC” Here is a reminder from Joseph “Dennis” Gould, a Vietnam War Era veteran who served four years with the U.S. Navy. He has organized a fundraising drive that will help area Vietnam Era veterans visit Washington, D.C., in the fall of next year. “I am glad to announce that we will have a ‘Roll to DC’ for Vietnam Era Veterans from Melrose, Saugus, Wakefield and surrounding towns September 2022. “The managers of this effort will be Saugus VFW Post # 2346. “Gould will be Chair and David Nelson, Saugus American Legion and Stacey Minchello, Melrose Senior Center will be Vice Chairs. Stan King, Quartermaster Post # 2346 will be Treasurer.” This will be a four-night trip to D.C. – staying at The Presidential Inn on Joint Base Andrews, the home of presidential aircraft. It will include a ceremony and wreath laying at the Vietnam Wall and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier as well as visiting all military memorials and statues. “We are looking for major sponsorship and donations from all. The Vietnam Veterans will go on this trip free, but it will take approximately $70,000 of sponsorship and donations,” Gould said. “If you would like to be a major sponsor, please contact chairman Dennis Gould cell 617 257 4847 or e mail Jdgould1969@aol.com “If you would like to send in a donation, please make check out to: “‘Saugus VFW–Roll to DC’ write ‘Roll to DC 2022’ in comment Line and mail to: “Saugus VFW Post 2346 “190C Main St “Saugus Ma 01906 “Any questions or if you would like to volunteer to assist the committee, please contact Dennis Gould at: “6 Serino Way “Saugus, Ma 01906 “Cell 6172574847 “Email jdgould1969@aol.com” A concert for cancer care Volunteer Sheila Craffey wants folks to know about a local concert that is planned for next month to help raise funds for the fight against cancer. On Sept.10, local country musicians will come together for a concert for cancer care and research, and all proceeds will benefit the Susan F. Smith Center for Women’s Cancer at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Mass. The event will be held at Kowloon Restaurant in Saugus, which will be celebrating the 71st year anniversary of the Kowloon at the event. Entertainers who are lined up for the event include Samantha Rae Whiskey-6, Darren Bessette, Ayla Brown & Rob Bellamy, Carly Tefft and Sandy Gennaro. Carolyn Cruse will be the host for the event. In 2019, the Country Women’s Cancer Fund raised close to $20,000 for women’s cancers and the COVID-19 relief efforts at Dana-Farber. Although COVID-19 prevented an in-person concert from happening in 2020, the members of Whiskey-6 band still brought local musicians together to raise funds virtually. If you have any questions, please email Sheila Craffey at Sheila3160@aol.com or Jay DellIsola, the event coordinator, at jay_dellisola.harvard.edu. You can also call Sheila at 617-429-4867. Food Pantry still open The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry will continue to remain open on Fridays between 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. despite concerns over the Coronavirus. They have made adjustments to protect their core of volunteers and the needy people who receive the food. For the protection of volunteers & clients, and to limit personal contact and crowding/gathering, the food pantry has been distributing pre-bagged groceries. Even though clients may receive items they don’t want or need, food pantry organizers feel this is the best course of action to mitigate the potential spread of COVID-19. Those in need, even for short-term or one-time assistance, are encouraged to come. The food pantry is in the basement of Cliftondale Congregational Church at 50 Essex St. in Saugus. Let’s hear it! Got an idea, passing thought or gripe you would like to share with The Saugus Advocate? We’re always interested in your feedback.

Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 2021 Saugus Y hosts Not A Walk In The Park 5K A By Tara Vocino pproximately 200 runners participated in the Saugus YMCA’s Not A Walk In The Park 5K at Breakheart Reservation last Saturday. Among the runners, Malden resident Marcia DaSilva placed third with a time of 25:32 in the overall female category. Saugus resident Cindy Jepson, 58, placed second in the 50-59 category with a time of 36:20. First place overall female winner Emily McDivitt, 46, with a time of 23:14. First place winner Ellis IurilliHough said he ran his fastest 5K Saturday at 17:48. Saugus YMCA Program Director Isaac Fowler cheers on runners with a megaphone. Second Place overall female winner is Linnea Laverty, 34, with a time of 25:09. Families are shown walking together on Saturday. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Runners are shown at the Saugus YMCA’s “Not A Walk In The Park 5K” at Breakheart Reservation. Marcia DaSilva, 42, of Malden, with a time of 25:32 is shown with her third place medal. Saugus resident Cindy Jepson, 58, placed second in the 50-59 category with a time of 36:20. Noah White, 18, placed second with a time of 17:56 in the male category. Second place winner Noah White, who is a YMCA member, crossed the finish line at 17:56. Third place winner Peter Siess, 29, placed third with a time of 18:41. Runners prepare and stretch before the start of the race. In center, Ellis Iurilli-Hough, bib #216, came in first place for the men’s overall category.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 2021 Page 13 SAUGUS GARDENS IN THE SUMMER Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable By Laura Eisener T he garden of artist Kelly Slater and her artist husband John Wilkinson is full of charming surprises and unusual plants. The site is mostly shaded by tall trees, and it has many levels, including a steep, ivy covered cliff. An impressive range of plants grow here, providing food and shelter for wildlife. Kelly says, “My philosophy is to totally pack every inch with plants, to cover all the bare ground, as it leaves less room for weeds.” Many of the plants she has brought to the garden are native to North America, and she has planted some very interesting species dating back to when she worked for the New England Wildflower Society in Framingham. Approaching the property, one of the most noticeable flowers you’d see is a clump of tall coneflower (Rudbeckia maxima), which reaches eight feet in height and is presently covered with bright yellow flowers. Once the flowers are faded, the abundant seeds provide food for a wide variety of birds. Right beneath it and scattered on other areas of the garden as well is brown-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia triloba), which has reddish stems and grows well in sun or shade. This selfsows readily and also provides plenty of seed for wildlife in the fall. Kelly and John value plants which offer seasonal interest, such as flowers, colorful foliage, ornamental bark, or other features, but also which can offer food or shelter to wildlife. Also, like most homeowners, low maintenance is much appreciated. John has built terraces and steps into the hillside using fieldstones found on the site, which makes it possible to enjoy the gardens on the steeply sloped side of the garden. Yellow fumewort (Corydalis lutea, also sometimes known as Pseudofumaria lutea), a shady rock garden plant, can grow out of seemingly tiny spaces between the rocks. It has blue-green, fine textured foliage and produces small, funnel shaped, yellow flowers almost all summer. It is native to the Southern Alps and prefers a well-drained site. TALL CONEFLOWER: Once these bright yellow flowers (Rudbeckia maxima) in the Slater/Wilkinson garden fade, the abundant seeds provide food for a wide variety of birds. (Courtesy photos to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) Both Kelly and John have found a great deal of inspiration in their garden. John’s mobiles can be found hanging from the trees and the house corner, and a few can be enjoyed from the chairs and tables under the patio umbrellas, responding to the slightest breeze. John also constructed the patio and other small walls and niches on the site. Branches from the trees have been used to make trellises and teepees for climbers in the vegetable garden, such as cucumbers and squash. The vegetable garden occupies the sunniest spot, but Kelly and John have enjoyed food from their “forest garden” as well. Blueberries are the most familiar native crop, though the harvest is shared with the birds. Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana), when fully ripe and sweetened, can also be used in baked goods and beverages. Kelly also harvests the tubers of Jerusalem artichokes (Helianthus tuberosus) that grow in her vegetable garden. Hummingbirds come to the pink bee IN THE SHADE: Brown-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia triloba) will provide plenty of seed for wildlife in the fall. balm (Monarda didyma) in the front yard for nectar, and a robin built a nest in the trumpet honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) growing on the back porch. Birdhouses built by John in interesting designs have also hosted many bird families over the years. Several bird species and squirrels eat seeds from the hemlocks (Tsuga canadensis), and cedar waxwings are fond of the waxy cones of red cedar (Juniperus virginiana). Many birds take shelter year round in the hemlocks. A large picture window in the kitchen makes an ideal spot to observe them. Deep purple flowers of New York ironweed (Vernonia noveboracensis) and dusty rose blossoms of native joe-pye weed (Eurotrichum purpureum) are flowering now, and soon a variety of asters, including wood aster (Eurybia divaricata) and New England aster (Symphiotrichum novae-angliae), will be attracting pollinators, too. Other animals seen in the garden include chipmunks, some rabbits, cardinals, chickadees, mockingbirds, robins, starling, blue jays and house sparrows. Foraging wild turkeys sometimes ON THE SHADY TERRACES: Yellow fumitory (Corydalis lutea). This shady rock garden plant can grow out of seemingly tiny spaces between the rocks. pass through. Kelly has done several drawings of the mini-orchard near the patio – a group of pear, apple and crabapple trees. Her artwork often depicts Breakheart Reservation, as she used to have a home near there. Other favorite subjects are scenes on Mt. Greylock in western Massachusetts, where she had several residencies between 2017 and 2019, and the Basin and other landmarks of the White Mountains in New Hampshire, where she has been artist in residence on a few occasions, including this summer. Editor’s Note: Laura Eisener is a landscape design consultant who helps homeowners with landscape design and 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. JOHN’S SCULPTURE: “Lily” under a patio umbrella spins in the breeze. FRUIT ART: Kelly Slater’s painting “Apple and Pear” depicts the mini-orchard in her garden. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Kelly Slater)

Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 2021 Seven senators voted with Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on the percentage of times local senators voted with their party’s leadership in the 2021 session. Beacon Hill Roll Call uses 72 votes from the 2021 Senate session as the basis for this report. This includes all roll calls that were not quorum calls or on local issues. The votes of the 35 Democrats were compared to Senate Majority Leader Cynthia Creem (D-Newton), second-in-command in the Senate. We could not compare the Democrats’ votes to those of Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) because, by tradition, the Senate president rarely votes. The senator who voted with Creem the least percentage of times is Sen. Diana DiZoglio (D-Methuen) who voted with her only 50 times (69.4 percent). Rounding out the top 3 who voted with Creem the least number of times are Sens. Walter Timilty (D-Milton) who voted with her 56 times (77.7 percent) and Marc Pacheco (D-Taunton) who voted with her 62 times (86.1 percent) Nineteen (54.2 percent) of the 35 Democratic senators voted with Creem 100 percent of the time in 2021. BAKER | FROM PAGE 4 to demonstrate vaccination. The Administration will provide further guidance in the coming weeks for employees who may wish to seek such an exemption. Executive Department employees who are not vaccinated or approved for an exemption as of October 17 will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination. The Administration will continue to ESTIMATES | FROM PAGE 9 a monthly sample survey of employers. As a result, the two statistics may exhibit different monthly trends. NOTES: The labor force is the sum of the numbers of employed residents and those unemployed, that is residents not working but actively seeking Creem all but one time: Sens. Jo Comerford (D-Northampton), Julian Cyr (D-Truro), James Eldridge (D-Acton), Paul Feeney (D-Foxborough), Barry Finegold (D-Andover), Edward Kennedy (D-Lowell) and Jason Lewis (D-Winchester). All in all, 32 Democrats (91.4 percent) voted with Creem 90 percent or more of the time. The votes of the two Republican senators were compared with those of GOP Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester). In 2021, as in 2020, none of the two voted with Tarr 100 percent of the time. In 2021, the Republican senator who voted the lowest percentage of times with Tarr was Sen. Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth) who voted with Tarr 84.7 percent of the time. Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton) voted with Tarr 93 percent of the time. SENATORS’ SUPPORT OF PARTY’S LEADERSHIP IN 2021 – THROUGH AUGUST 20, 2021 The percentage next to the senator’s name represents the percentage of times the senator supported his or her party’s leadership. The number in parentheses represents the number of times the senator opposed his or her party’s leadership. Some senators voted on all 72 roll call votes. Others missed one or more roll calls. The percentage for each senator is calculated based on the number of roll calls on which he or she voted and does not count the roll calls for which he or she was absent. Sen. Brendan Crighton 100 work with its union partners regarding this policy, and specifi c ramifi cations of noncompliance for staff represented by unions will be discussed well in advance of October 17 with each employee union. Management employees not in compliance as of October 17 will also be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. Vaccines are widely available in Massachusetts, with more than 900 locations listed work in the last four weeks. Estimates may not add up to the total labor force due to rounding. For further information on seasonal adjustment methodology, please refer to the Bureau of Labor Statistics website https://www. bls.gov. Local area unemployment statistics for July 2021 will be released on Tuesday, August percent (0) HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been fi led. 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 1620, the House met for a total of 35 minutes while the Senate met for a total of 46 minutes. Mon. Aug. 16 House 11:02 a.m. to 11:22 a.m. Senate 11:16 a.m. to 12:03 p.m. Tues. Aug. 17 No House session No Senate session Wed. Aug. 18 No House session No Senate session Thurs. Aug 19 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. Senate 11:14 a.m. to 11:17 a.m. Fri. Aug. 20 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com as available at the Commonwealth’s VaxFinder website, including locations with walkup appointments. Massachusetts remains a national leader in vaccinating its residents, with more than 85 percent of adults having received at least one dose. This has supported signifi cant progress in protecting the Commonwealth’s residents as Massachusetts continues to have one of the lowest COVID-19 hospitalization rates in the country. 24, 2021. The preliminary August 2021 and revised July 2021 unemployment rate, labor force and job estimates for Massachusetts will be released on Friday, September 17, 2021. See the 2021 Media Advisory annual schedule for a complete list of release dates. Detailed labor market information is available at www.mass.gov/lmi. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ADVOCATE NEWSPAPER FACEBOOK.COM/ADVOCATE.NEWS.MA Sa enir Sa H t Ch y Senior Senio BY JIM MILLER Dear Savvy Senior, Can you offer any tips on choosing a good adult day care provider for an elderly parent? My 81-year-old father, who just moved in with me, has dementia and needs attention during the day while I’m at work. Need Assistance Dear Need, Adult day care services can be a great option for caregivers who work, or for those who just need a break during the day. Here’s what you should know, along with some tips to help you fi nd and choose one. Adult Day Care The business of adult day care services has grown rapidly in recent years. According to the National Adult Day Services Association, there are upwards of 4,600 adult day centers across the U.S., the result of a 35 percent increase since 2002. Those centers provide services to more than 260,000 participants and family caregivers, which is a whopping 63 percent increase over the last two decades. As the name implies, adult day care provides care for elderly seniors who cannot care for themselves at home. While services will vary from center to center, they typically provide personal care, meals and snacks, various activities and social interaction in a safe supportive environment. Additionally, many centers also provide health services such as medication management, various therapies, exercise and transportation to and from the facility. Adult day care centers generally operate programs during normal business hours five days a week. However, some centers may off er services in the evenings and on weekends, too. Costs for care will vary as well, usually between $25 to more than $100 per day (the national average is $75/day), depending on where you live. Unfortunately, in most cases original Medicare does not pay for adult day care, but some Medicare Advantage plans, and many long-term care insurance policies do. But most seniors or their families pay for care out-of-pocket. If your dad is lower income and can’t aff ord this, state Medicaid programs provide fi nancial assistance if he meets elinior Adlt D ior How to Choose an Adult Day Care Services Provider gibility requirements, and some states have PACE programs that provide fi nancial aid. Contact your state Medicaid offi ce (see Medicaid.gov) for more information. The VA even provides adult day care to eligible veterans enrolled in their Medical Benefi ts Package. See VA. gov/geriatrics to learn more. How to Choose Your fi rst step in shopping for an adult day center is to determine the kinds of services your dad needs, and you need as a caregiver. After you do that, here are some tips to help you locate and choose a good provider. Start by contacting your Area Agency on Aging (call 800-6771116 to get your local number) to get referrals to adult day service programs in your area. You can also search the National Adult Day Services Association (NADSA) database at NADSA. org/locator. Once you have a list of a few centers, call them to fi nd out their eligibility criteria, if they off er the types of services your dad needs, if they are accepting new clients, their hours of operation, if they’re licensed and/or registered with a state agency (this is not required in all states) and what they charge. After you identify a few good centers, go in for a visit. Find out about the staffi ng ratio (at least one staff member for every six participants is recommended) and what kind of training they have. While you’re there, notice the cleanness and smell of the facility. Is it homey and inviting? Does the staff seem friendly and knowledgeable? Also be sure to taste the food and consider making an unannounced visit. To help you rate your visit, the NADSA off ers a helpful checklist of questions to ask at NADSA.org – click on “Site Visit Checklist” under the “For Caregivers” tab. Then, after your visit, be sure to check their references. Get names and phone numbers of at least two or three families who have used the center you are considering and call them. 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.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 2021 Page 15 Former hockey coach pleads guilty to child rape and sexual assault M ARBLEHEAD–On the day jury selection for trial was to begin, the former youth hockey coach in Marblehead admitted to raping and sexually assaulting eight boys today in Salem Superior Court. Christopher Prew, 34, pleaded guilty to one count of Aggravated Rape of a Child (greater than 10-year age difference), 14 counts of Indecent Assault & Battery on a Child Under 14 and one count of Attempted Indecent Assault & Battery on a Child Under 14. The eight victims were between the ages of 7 and 13 at the time of the assaults. Judge James Lang sentenced the defendant to 13 to 15 years in state prison, followed by 10 years of probation. While on probation the defendant is order to stay away from and have no contact with the victims, stay out of the town of Marblehead, wear a GPS monitoring device, have no unsupervised contact with children under 16, do not work or volunteer with anyone under 18, complete a mental health evaluation and any treatment deemed necessary, complete sex offender treatment and register with the Sex Offender Registry Board. Had the case gone to trial, Essex Assistant District Attorney Kate MacDougall would have introduced evidence that would have proven that the defendant worked as a youth hockey instructor in Marblehead and, through this role, developed relationships with numerous families whose sons played hockey. On multiple occasions, primarily between January 1, 2017 and February 5, 2018, the defendant fondled or attempted to fondled the boys genitals or buttocks and placed the boys’ hands on his own genitals. On one occasion, the defendant raped one of the boys. ADA MacDougall recommended a 15 to 18 year prison sentence followed by 10 years of probation. “While I fully understand that nothing can restore what the defendant so callously took from the victims and their families, it is my fervent hope that this plea will make clear that none of this was their fault,” Essex District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett said. “I commend the boys for their bravery in coming forward and for their willingness to testify at trial.” ADA MacDougall was assisted by Essex Victim Witness Advocate Michelle Defeo. MacDougall also praised the work of Marblehead Police detectives Theresa Gay, Sean Brady and Brendan Finnegan. The defendant was represented by Attorney Kelli Porges and received 1282 days of jail credit. DEA announces review of international operations T he Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recently announced a comprehensive review of DEA’s international operations and foreign footprint, including administrative and financial support for those operations from DEA headquarters. Administrator Anne Milgram has recommended a top to bottom review of foreign operations that will be overseen by an independent team. As part of the review, the team will talk to DEA personnel posted in DEA’s foreign offices and headquarters who perform this critical work. The threat of illicit foreign drugs to the health and safety of our citizens has never been greater. DEA’s international operations are critical to the success of its mission and a comprehensive review of DEA’s international operations is needed to ensure maximum effectiveness and accountability in today’s world. Global threats, including international cartels, narco-terrorist violence, and precursor chemicals flowing from other countries, are endangering the health and safety of the American public. Currently, DEA has 91 foreign field offices in 69 countries across the world. These offices have seen an exponential increase of foreign-sourced drugs such as fentanyl, and their resultant danger to American citizens. “This review will provide recommendations for my consideration upon completion,” said Milgram. “Specifically, I expect the team to provide an assessment of DEA’s current international operational capacity, and to identify areas for improvement to ensure DEA’s international operations are impactful and effective, with the appropriate structures, procedures, and controls to ensure integrity and accountability.” The DEA appreciates the Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG) acknowledgement that DEA’s work through DEA-supported foreign law enforcement units is paramount to DEA’s global operations. DEA’s mission to protect the safety and health of the American public demands effective international operations. The DEA appreciates the OIG’s efforts to identify areas for improvement in DEA Headquarters management of these programs during 2017 through 2019, the period covered by the OIG’s audit. The DEA is committed to enhancing what works and fixing what does not so that we can maintain these critical partnerships and thus, the DEA concurs with the ten recommendations in the OIG’s report.

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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 2021 Page 17 REAL ESTATE TRANSAC TIONS 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. Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade BUYER1 Sim, Lauren M Panossian, Razmig OBITUARIES | FROM PAGE 16 the late Elayna Cannata and John Benson. Marilyn is the former wife of Alfred Villagracia and Richard Boudreau. Lawrence J. “Marty” Riley BUYER2 Skidmore, Scott P SELLER1 Sim, Allen R Gillis, Barbara 76 of Saugus formerly of Lynn on August 22, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family, after a long courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. Born and raised in Lynn before moving to Saugus. Son of the late Frederick and Victoria (Rubinowski). Marty is survived by his loving wife Judith (Turcotte) Riley with whom he shared 56 years of marriage. His loving daughters Christina Williamson and her husband David of Saugus, and Karen Utter and her husband Anders of Stoneham. His 5 grandchildren who were his pride and joy, Alexandra, Caitlin, and Cameron Williamson and Jakob and Erik Utter. Marty was the dear brother of Fred Riley, Robert Riley, Carolyn Stinson along with his sisters and brother-in-law Linda and Willi Klein and Linda Blais. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Marty retired from General Electric after 40yrs of service. Marty was a dedicated family man who enjoyed trips to Disney and Pennsylvania. He especially loved his grandchildren SELLER2 ADDRESS Sim, Loretta L 26 Sunnyside Ave 9 Broadway #210 who he enjoyed watching them grow and attending their activities. Visiting hours will be held in the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home 128 Revere St, Revere on Monday, August 30 10:30am to 11:30am followed by a prayer service at 11:30 am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Interment will be private. In lieu of fl owers donations may be made to MakeA – Wish 133 Federal St, 2nd fl oor Boston, MA 02110, St Jude Children’s Research Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or the charity of your choice. Allen D. Perullo CITY DATE PRICE Saugus 06.08.2021 $485 000,00 Saugus 03.08.2021 $230 000,00 North Shore Medical Center in Salem on Tuesday, August 24. Born in Saugus, Mr. Perullo was the son of the late John J. and Josephine (Ciampa) Perullo. Allen is survived by one sister, Karen Coburn of Saugus; two brothers, Louis Perullo and John J. Perullo, Jr. both of Saugus; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one brother, Stephen J. Perullo. James F. O’Leary and the late Timothy and Jennie O’Leary. He had been a resident of Saugus for 47 years. He was a WWII U.S. Navy Veteran, a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Confl ict and was a retired Fire Warden for Essex County. In addition to his wife, Mr. O’Leary is survived by his children, Susan Sacilotto and her husband Roger of Saugus, Paul Woodyard and his wife Cheryl of NH; four grandchildren, Jenifer, Matthew, Ashley, Lauren and 3 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother, John O’Malley and sister, Helen Dunham. In lieu of fl owers, donations in James’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at st.jude.org. Henry L. Manni Age 94, of Saugus died on Friday, August 20th. He was the beloved husband of Age 66 of Saugus, died at the Barbara (Thibodeau) O’Leary. Born in Lynn and raised in Boston, Mr. O’Leary was the son of the late John and Helen O’Malley Age 88, of Saugus died unexpectedly on Monday, August 23 at his home. He was the husband of Marie (Forziati) Manni with who he shared 59 years of marriage. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Victor and Giaconda (Santori) Manni. A resident of Everett for many years, Mr. Manni moved to Saugus 46 years ago. He worked for many years at Columbia-Gem Packing and Phillips Lighting. Mr. Manni was a member of the Saugus ITAM Club. In addition to his wife, Mr. Manni is survived by his three children, Richard Manni of Saugus, Lisa Burr of Amesbury and Denise Sanders of Saugus; six grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He was the brother of Rose Rocca of Billerica, Mary Naples of Medford, Rita Farrington of Lexington, Johnny Manni of Tewksbury and the late Clara DiCarlo, Louis Manni, Roy Manni, and Victor Manni. In lieu of fl owers, donations in Henry’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org.

Page 18 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 2021 phael, Donatello and Michelangelo similar? 9. The word lava comes from what language? 10. On Aug. 30, 1963, a gov1. On Aug. 27, 1940, Nestle registered what two-word trademark for chocolate chip cookies? 2. What English mystery writer said, “The best time for planning a book is while you’re doing the dishes”? 3. What fictional island is best for people who do not want to grow up? 4. On Aug. 28, 1845, the first issue of what scientific magazine was published by founder and West Boxford, Mass., native Rufus Porter? 5. How are African Queen, Black Pearl and Yellow Submarine similar? 6. What did the earliest photographers transfer images onto? 7. On Aug. 29, 1917, Isabel Sanford was born, who won an Emmy for playing what character on “The Jeffersons”? 8. How are Leonardo, Raernment “Hot Line” was established between what two important buildings in the USA and Moscow? 11. What 1800s Haverhill native wrote the poem “The Pumpkin,” in which “On the fields of his harvest the Yankee looks forth, Where crooknecks are coiling and yellow fruit shines, And the sun of September melts down on his vines”? 12. What sport has a winner category called King of the Mountains? 13. What does a horse that wins the Belmont Stakes, Preakness Stakes and Kentucky Derby in the same year win? 14. August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day; according to the UN, what continent has the most drug-related deaths? 15. What word derived from a proper noun has been used to indicate an intense craving or addiction? 16. A Nebula Award is given for what type of book? 17. On September 1 traditional oyster season begins; what city that includes Pearl Street (where Herman Melville was born) has been known as the oyster capital of the USA? 18. The earliest paintings depicted what, animals or people? 19. How are La Divina, La Stupenda and La Superba similar? 20. On Sept. 2, 1992, what pair began a $5,000,000 chess rematch? ANSWERS 1. Toll House 2. Agatha Christie 3. Never Never Land (in J.M. Barrie’s “Peter Pan”) 4. Scientific American 5. They are names of watercraft appearing in films. 6. Glass 7. Louise “Weezy” Jefferson 8. They are the names of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and also of Italian Renaissance artists. 9. Italian 10. The White House and the Kremlin 11. John Greenleaf Whittier 12. Several cycling road races, such as the Tour de France 13. The Triple Crown Trophy 14. North America 15. Jones (or jonesing) 16. Science fiction 17. New York 18. Animals 19. The are nicknames of opera singers (Maria Callas, Joan Sutherland and Montserrat Caballé). 20. Boris Spassky and Bobby Fischer

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