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SAUGUS School’s Out! Please Drive Carefully! C TE D AT CAT Vol. 25, No.36 -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 781-233-4446 Friday, September 8, 2023 SAUGUS OVER COFFEE One Year Later This is what we’ve learned about breakheart reservation’s recovery from the August 2022 fi res that burned 80 acres By Laura Eisener L ast year at this time, Breakheart Reservation was gradually recovering from fi res that caused its closure for a couple of weeks. Fires fi rst broke out on August 16 and continued to burn for several days despite water being dropped by helicopters and other efforts to control several separate blazes. On August 19, the reservation was closed to visitors. By the end of the fi re, 80 acres had been burned. Other fi res in Lynn Woods also caused drifting smoke to waft through Saugus, so much of the late summer and early fall last year was characterized by the smoky atmosphere. The drought last year further stressed trees, so between fi re and drought many trees in our woods died. There is certainly some new green evident now in the burned areas, but there are still burned trees evident. Many hazardous ones have Town Meeting Member Robert J. Long relaxed after a recent interview. He is one of several Precinct 9 Town Meeting members who are expected to share their views on top issues aff ecting their precinct during the ninth in a series of public forums set to begin on Monday, Sept. 11, at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Saugus Public Library. Please see inside for more photos and this week’s “The Advocate Asks.” (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS...IMPECCABLY maintained 9 room Colonial boasts 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, beautifully, updated kitchen with granite counters and peninsula with seating, open to dining room for great family gatherings, living room, desirable first floor family room with cathedral ceilings, gas fireplace and double sliders to bright and sunny sunroom with amazing glass ceiling, wall of windows and slider to stone patio, 1st floor office, main bedroom offers gas fireplace, private bath with built-in makeup vanity, “his ‘n’ her” walk-in closet, convenient walk-up attic, gleaming hardwood flooring, central air, den (unheated) in lower level, two car attached garage with custom flooring, level lot with newer vinyl fence and irrigation system, stylish farmers porch, conveniently located on prime cul-de-sac. You will be impressed! Offered at $959,900. View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com iht 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 f th y View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. g School's Open! Please Drive Carefully! ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE 1978-2023 Celebrating 45 Years in Business! Regular Unleaded $3.499 Mid Unleaded $3.989 Super $4.189 Diesel Fuel $4.189 NO PRICE CHANGES! Heating Oil at the Pump $4.759 $3.64 9 DEF HEATING OI 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 Hours. Mon.-Wed. 6AM - 6PM / Thurs. & Fri. 6AM - 7PM / Sat. 7AM / Sun. 9AM-5PM been removed, but charred branches and soil can still be clearly seen. There are dead trees that are still in the process of being removed. The stack of logs near the Visitor Center has grown considerably this year. According to the park supervisor, the most abundant plant to sprout in the burned areas is a non-woody plant known as American burnweed (Erechtites hieraciifolius), also called pilewort. It commonly sprouts in recently burned areas and can grow up to six feet tall. This year’s much rainier spring has helped the growth of new plants, and burning actually releases phosphorus in the soil, which can encourage growth of some plant species. Typical timelines for burned forests to recover from fires vary. The fi rst things to come in will be non-woody plants like the burnweed, followed in a few years by grasses. Eventually, the grasses will be shadLATER | SEE PAGE 10 Prices subject to change DIESEL TRUCK STOP FLEET

Page 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 8, 2023 On Tuesday, selectmen will consider special permits for companies seeking to open recreational pot shops By Mark E. Vogler A Night of Seven Hearings I t will be just the latest step in a long process that will allow the sale of recreational marijuana in Saugus. The Board of Selectmen has scheduled a special meeting on Tuesday (Sept. 12) to consider applications from seven companies that are seeking a Special Permit (S-2) to open commercial pot establishments in town. The hearings are scheduled to run at 15-minute intervals, beginning at 6 p.m., in the second floor auditorium at Saugus Town Hall. There is a potential for up to three permits being issued. But it will require approval by all four selectmen who will be presiding over each of the seven hearings. Selectman Jeff Cicolini recused himself from participating in the hearings because of a potential confl ict of interest – one of the seven companies is a client of his accounting fi rm. Since S-2 permits require four-fi fths’ approval by selectmen, any of the applicants will need the backing of the other four selectmen. The town’s Marijuana Establishment Review Committee in July recommended just two companies be issued S-2 permits. • Uma Flowers, LLC with a proposed location at 24 Broadway (Route 1 North) – the site of a former house that was torn down – was the unanimous selection of the seven-member committee, achieving a perfect score of 140 total points, based on an “exceptional” rating by each member in each of the fi ve categories that were considered. • Sanctuary Medicinals, with a proposed location of 181 Broadway (Route 1 South), also received a favorable recommendation to be issued a special permit for zoning by selectmen to locate at the site of the former 99 Restaurant. The business received a total of 118 points out of a possible 140. The committee concluded that the other five companies that responded to an RFI earlier this year “did not meet the criteria necessary to earn a recommendation from the Review Committee at this time.” But Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano, who was involved in all of the community outreach meetings in which each business outlined their plans, said he doesn’t agree with the review committee’s fi ndings and decided to call all seven applicants in for hearings. The public is allowed to comment on each of the company presentations. Here are the hearing times scheduled for the Sept. 12 meeting to consider the S-2 permits: Northeastcann – 6 p.m. This COME BY THE WOBURN BRANCH SEPT 18-23 FOR FREE COFFEE, PASTRIES AND A FREE YETI TUMBLER. (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST) CAST YOUR VOTE FOR WHICH CHARITY WILL RECEIVE A $10,000 DONATION FROM EVERETT BANK. OTHERS WILL GET $5,000 EACH. ASK ABOUT OUR GREAT CD RATES! 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Broadway Cannabis – 6:15 p.m. This company finished last in the ranking with 0 points. Its proposed location at 1268 Broadway, the site of the former Out of Asia restaurant, presents signifi cant challenges, according to the committee. The site is located close to residences and there are access issues. There are existing cannabis businesses already open and operating nearby in Malden and Melrose. Bostica, LLC – 6:30 p.m. This company fi nished sixth in the ranking with 25 points. The proposed site at 44 Broadway, the site of the former Donatello Ristorante and Oye’s Restaurant, raised some concerns for the committee, particularly its close proximity to local residences. Uma Flowers, LLC – 6:45 p.m. This company received a perfect score and was the committee’s top choice. Sanctuary Medicinals – 7 p.m. This company finished second in the ranking with 118 points out of a possible 140 and was the only other business recommended for an S-2 permit. Olde World Remedies – 7:15 p.m. This company finished fourth in the ranking with 35 points. The committee noted in its report that the proposed location at 173 Main St. – a current exotic car dealership – “presents several challenges.” The location is within view of the Saugus Middle-High School. Access to the site has a Main Street off -ramp curb cut. 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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 8, 2023 ~ The Advocate Asks ~ Page 3 Town Meeting Member Robert J. Long shares his views on what makes Precinct 9 special and the top issues facing the people he represents Editor’s Note: For this week’s column, we sat down with Town Meeting Member Robert J. Long and asked him what makes Precinct 9 so special and what he sees as the top issues in the Saugus neighborhoods he represents. Long, 85, is a town native and 1956 graduate of Saugus High School. Long received a bachelor of science degree from Northeastern University and his Master’s in Business Administration from Suffolk University. He was honored at the 2017 Founder’s Day as a recipient of the “Person of the Year Award,” which cited his longtime involvement in Saugus local government. Long served as Town Moderator for 18 years (1995 to 2013), on the Board of Selectmen (1987 to 1991), as chairman of the Planning Board (1982 to 1987), on the Town Meeting Site Plan Review Committee and the Route 1 Task Forces #1 and #2, on the Town Meeting Master Plan Committee, on the School Building Needs Committee, on the West Side Fire Safety Committee, on the School Building Committee (before the current one), on the Board of Directors of the Janet Leuci Residence (current) and on the Board of Directors of the Greater Lynn Senior Services (current). He has served an aggregate of 36 years as a Town Meeting member during three different stints (1979-87, 1993-2017 and 2019-present). Long can’t run for reelection as a Precinct 9 Town Meeting member this fall because a realignment of the town voting boundaries has him now living in Precinct 4. But he recently pulled nomination papers to run for a Town Meeting seat in Precinct 4 and also for a seat on the nine-member Charter Commission. He worked for 35 years for MIT, retiring as a senior accounting officer. He worked on government grants and contracts, making overseas trips to Cairo University, as well as working as facilities management in financial controls and budgets. Long and his wife, Carol Russo Long (1960 graduate of Saugus High), celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary earlier this year. They have a daughter, three grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Some highlights of that interview follow: Q: What makes Precinct 9 special? Tell me a little bit about the landmarks and unique features and famous buildings. A: What makes it different is – like North Saugus – the lot sizes are bigger. They are required to be bigger, 20,000 square feet instead of 10,000 square feet, on the east side ASKS | SEE PAGE 6 Precinct 9 Town Meeting Member Robert J. Long relaxed with a coffee after a recent interview. He is one of several Precinct 9 Town Meeting members who are expected to appear at the Saugus Public Library next Monday (Sept. 11) at 6:30 p.m. for the latest “Saugus Over Coffee” forum. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! FOUNDER’S DAY 2017: Robert J. Long (right), a longtime participant in Saugus local government, was honored with Ruth Berg with the “Person of the Year Award.” (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-8 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Wednesday Thursday Friday Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Private Parties Private Parties 4-11 p.m. Saturday 12-11 p.m. $9.00 $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com

Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 8, 2023 The Pumpkin Patch returns to Saugus Center soon F or the 21st year, First Congregational Church in Saugus Center will host the Annual Pumpkin Patch, which will run from Sept. 23 through Halloween (Oct. 31). Pumpkins of all sizes will be displayed on the church lawn and will be available for purchase every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. “The Pumpkin Patch” looks forward 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 Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! ALL MAJOR BRANDS Singles * Tins * Bundles * Boxes * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES SMOKER’S DELIGHT! 15 HANDMADE CIGARS! Four-Year-Old Tobacco * 100% Long Filler * Cellophane $43.95 STORE HOURS: Mon. - Sat.: 9AM - 7PM Sunday & Holidays: 9AM - 6PM R.Y.O. TOBACCO & TUBES ON SALE! WE MAKE ALL HOUSE KEYS! A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 A “THE ORANGE GLOW”: Volunteers from a previous year who unloaded pumpkins at the First Congregational Church “Pumpkin Patch” in Saugus Center. Volunteers are needed on September 23 to help with this year’s unloading. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) from the Navajo Reservation near Farmington, N.M., working with a program called Pumpkin Patch USA, which Our 51st Anniversary Chris 2023 coordinates the destination of the pumpkins. The church and the Navajo Reservation both benefit from the pumpkins. In just two weeks, “The Orange Glow” – as some folks like to call it – will return to the church lawn on Hamilton Street, which faces Saugus Town Hall. The Pumpkin Patch tradition has become a very popular Autumn attraction to people passing through Saugus Center. Rev. Bill Ladd, pastor of First Congregational Church Saugus UCC, said he looks forward to this joyous arrival and the beginning of “The Pumpkin Church” sale through Oct. 31. On the morning of the truck’s arrival with pumpkins from New Mexico, “swarms of folks will be unloading them.” Adult Italian classes for beginners begin Sept. 14 dult Italian classes for beginners will be offered by the Appian Club of Stoneham. If you are planning to visit Italy, this course will be for you. Cost is $165 and will be conducted by Zoom and be held on Wednesday, starting on Sept. 13, for eight weeks. Please email tiffanybistocchi@gamail.com. Registration for children’s Italian classes for beginners is Saturday, Sept. 9, from 9 a.m.12 at the Appian Club (100 A Fallon Road, Stoneham). Child must be six years or older. Classes begin on Saturday 7 HEARINGS | FROM PAGE 2 in the ranking, with 92 points. The committee expressed major concerns about the proposed dispensary site at 1393 Broadway, the current home of All Tune & Lube car repair services. The committee didn’t think the site had adequate parking and also posed access problems off of Route 1. morning, starting Sept. 23. Cost is $130 for 20 weeks. Instructor for over 30 years is Sandra DiRenzo (781-3965012). Contact coordinator John Nocella for further details at 781-438-5687 or, preferably by email, at john02180@gmail. com. Please pass info along to other family members, friends and neighbors. The class is sponsored by the Appian Club of Stoneham, a nonprofit, social charitable 501(c)(7) organization whose mission is to promote Italian culture and heritage. The Marijuana Establishment Review Committee members are Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree, Police Chief Michael Ricciardelli, Fire Chief Michael Newbury, Director of Public Health John R. Fralick III, Procurement Director Michele Wendell, Vice Chair of the Saugus Planning Board Jeanette Meredith and Building Commissioner Michael LaVecchia. to having everyone come and enjoy this great fall event. On Saturday, Sept. 23, at 9 a.m., the “Pumpkin Truck” will arrive with lots of pumpkins. People who would like to help unload the truck are asked to arrive at the church by 9 a.m. For information, please contact Carl Spencer at 781-2339196. Saugus is one of many communities receiving pumpkins

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 8, 2023 Page 5 ~ political Announcement ~ Robert J. Camuso, Sr. Announces Candidacy for Precinct 2 town meeting member & Charter Commission board I am running for re-election for Saugus Precinct 2 town meeting member & also running for the Charter Commission board. I’m currently a town meeting member for Precinct 2, and running for re-election to keep the position of representing Precinct 2 residents. I have a 100% attendance & voting record at town meeting to represent Precinct 2. I’m advocator for the Cliftondale neighborhood for any potential impact development of the Caddy farm property to make sure we have a voice in any potential impacts from the development of this property, and continue to be proactive so we don’t get surprised by unwanted situations. I’ve been involved with Cliftondale neighbors seeking help looking answers or problems, answering questions to the best of my ability by contacting town hall department heads, 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Daily 4:00 PM Closed Sunday Starting Monday, September 11... We’re back to serving our Full Menu featuring all your favorite Italian Specialties and American Classics! Selectman, DPW etc. I would appreciate support to keep representing Precinct 2 as a town meeting member. I am also running for election for the Charter commission board. I want to know what the Charter study revision will do to better our present Town of Saugus needs. The Charter study is a review to see if our present Charter should be revised, and if so will it be more benefi cial or if we should keep the Charter in place now. Residents, remember you, the voter, have “ALL” the power by allowing the Charter study to proceed & when that Charter revision Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s www.eight10barandgrille.com Subscribe to the Advocate Online CAMUSO | SEE PAGE 10 at www.advocatenews.net SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Sabatino Insurance is proud to welcome the loyal customers of PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM

Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 8, 2023 ASKS | FROM PAGE 3 of Route 1. So, the population density is less than what you would find on the east side of Route 1. In some ways, it’s like being in two different communities. But, on the other hand, people like myself and my wife, we come from East Saugus. When we moved up here, this place where we are right now, there was a horse corral out here. They had horse shows on Sunday afternoon. None of this was here. On the street going toward Wakefield, there was another horse corral there. As far as historical places go, we have the Scotch-Boardman House on Howard Street. That’s an old house that goes back more than 300 years. Another interesting thing about the precinct – up on Golden Hills, you have three ponds there that were used for recreation: swimming and boating HISTORIC LANDMARK: The Scotch-Boardman House on Howard Street is 331 years old – making it one of the most famous buildings in the Precinct. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) and activities like that; not so much now, though, because of the algae. Q: When people talk about Precinct 9, what comes to mind right away? A: What comes to my mind is the space between the homes. Not mine [Bennett Avenue], by the way. I live in an old neighborhood and the houses have only 60 feet of frontage. Most of the houses in 9 require 100 feet now, so there is greater distance between the homes. What’s also happened, too, is Golden Hills has been developed more than when we first moved up here. When we moved from East Saugus, we had a state rep named Beldon Bly. And when he went up to Golden Hills, I would go doorto-door with him and help him deliver his pamphlets. Up there, you had a couple of other horse corals. And, we didn’t have a leash law, so you would have dogs running around up there, much more than now. Up there, you’d have these very expensive homes. Q: What historic characters or important markers are in the precinct? A: So much of the precinct was farmland at one time. My street is Bennett Ave. And over there, there’s a house that A KEY PRECINCT 9 ISSUE: Future use of the Oaklandvale Elementary School and its property looms as a major issue for residents in Precinct 9, where the school is located. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) looks like a plantation type of house on the top of my street. That used to be all farmland; out here, by the Fellsway, was farmland. This was some years ago. Another important feature – the entrance to Breakheart [Reservation] is in Precinct 9. The Oaklandvale School is in Precinct 9, and we have the hockey rink [Kasabuski Memorial Skating Rink], which is located on Forest Street, down the road from the Breakheart entrance. And Breakheart gets a lot of foot traffic – not just from Precinct 9 – we get a lot more from neighboring towns. Here’s something interesting. Do you know, at one time we had a Nike base in Saugus? Q: In Precinct 9? A: Yes. As you go up Main Street toward Wakefield, just beyond where the Public Works Building is … well, back in the 50s we drove on Main Street and there was a Nike base with barracks, guards, a mess hall. So back in the 50’s, that part of Saugus was rural and it had a Nike base. Q: Did you have any famous people who lived in Precinct 9? A: We had Gus Gannon, who was a Town Meeting member and an attorney. And they named him as a judge back in the late 1980s or early 1990s. I actually wound up getting called to jury duty in Salem. I went in there and they asked all kinds of questions. I’m sitting there, sitting there, sitting there, and finally Judge Gannon says, “Oh, Mr. Long, you are excused. You’re my neighbor.” Actually, he’s the one who got me interested in Town Meeting. Q: What’s the most famous landmark in the precinct? A: Well, if you’re looking for something historical, it’s the Scotch-Boardman House. If you are looking for everyday use, it’s Kasabuski Rink, Breakheart and Hockey Town. You can see I’m a hockey enthusiast. All my grand-kids played through High School. Q: What do you consider the top issue facing Precinct 9? A: I think changes in our precinct boundaries are going to be a hot issue. We’ll have a lot of people showing up to vote in Precinct 9, only to discover they are now in Precinct 4. That is something that affects me and my neighbors on Bennett Avenue. Q: So, do you plan to run for another term on Town Meeting, this time as a resident of Precinct 4? A: I’m leaning that way. But my family members aren’t too enthused about it. And I’ve also been asked to run for the Charter Commission. Q: What do you think about the interest in changing the Charter? A: To me, it’s not the form of government that matters. It’s the people in it. It boils down to having good people run for public office. ASKS | SEE PAGE 15

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 8, 2023 ~ The Old Sachem ~ Page 7 A World War I Hero By Bill Stewart A Medal of Honor recipient of the First World War was Alvin York, who became well known as Sergeant York. In the battle of Meuse-Argonne, he led an attack on a German machine gun group, killing about 25 German soldiers and capturing 132 prisoners. York received decorations from several allied countries, including France and Italy. Alvin was born in a tworoom cabin in Fentress County, Tennessee, to William Uriah York and Mary Elizabeth Brooks. The family had roots in England, Scotland and Ireland. An impoverished family, the father worked as a blacksmith when not tending the family farm. The York sons had very little education and were needed to maintain the family farm. There were 11 children in the family: eight sons and three daughters. Alvin was the third oldest, and the sons with their father farmed, hunted and fi shed to supply the family with food. Mother Mary, along with her daughters, made the family clothing. Father William died in November 1911 and Alvin had to lead the family because his two older brothers had married and left the family farm. Alvin, in addition to working the farm, worked in railroad construction and logging. He was also a violent alcoholic and often got into fi ghts in local saloons. In one of the fi ghts, his best friend was killed. Alvin was known for his many arrests in the area. His mother was a pacifi st Protestant and talked Al“The Old Sachem,” Bill Stewart (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Joanie Allbee) vin into changing his ways. In 1914, York had a conversion, improved his life and became a member of the Church of Christ in Christian Union. When the war broke out, he claimed conscientious objection status because his religion was against violence and warfare. He was finally convinced that his religion did not exempt him from military service, York joined the 82nd Division as an infantry private of company G of the 328th infantry and was sent to France in 1918. He was promoted to Private First Class in France, then became Acting Corporal in a group of 17 soldiers, which was assigned to infi ltrate the German lines to silence a machine gun position. The group captured a large group of German soldiers, losing six Americans, and had three more wounded. After capturing the German group, the Americans led the prisoners back to the American lines to be imprisoned. Alvin was promoted to sergeant and awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for leading his unit. Later the Army upgraded his award after an investigation to The Medal of Honor. He became a national hero for his service in France and was hailed as a hero when he arrived home from Europe. He also received the 1914-1918 War Cross with Palm from France. His unit attacked on October 8, 1918, to capture German positions near hill 223, along the Decauville railroad north of Chatel-Chéhéry, France. When he was asked about his actions, he stated, “The Germans got us, and they got us real smart. They just stopped us dead in our tracks. The machine guns were up the hill overlooking and well hidden, and we couldn’t tell for certain where the terrible heavy fi re was coming from. And I’m telling you they were shooting straight. Our boys just went down like the long grass before the mowing machines at home. Our attack just faded out. And there we were, lying down, and those German machine guns, and big shells hitting us hard.” The unit responded and won the battle. York was hailed as a hero when he returned to Tennessee and married Gracie Loretta Williams in 1919. A committee of businessmen purchased a farm for the Yorks, who through the years had 10 children. Alvin formed a charitable foundation to improve education for children in rural Tennessee. York worked as a project superintendent in the 1930s and 1940s for the Civilian Conservation Corps and led the eff ort to construct Byrd Lake at Cumberland Mountain State Park. A film was made in Hollywood which featured York’s JOHN MACKEY & ASSOCIATES ~ Attorneys at Law ~ * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY * LANDLORD/TENANT DISPUTES 14 Norwood Street Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 WWW.JMACKEYLAW.COM accomplishments in the war as “Sergeant York,” which became the highest-grossing fi lm of 1941, and Gary Cooper won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Sergeant Alvin York. As his health declined in later years, he was confi ned to bed, and he died in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1964 and was buried at Wolf River Cemetery in Pall Mall, Tennessee. 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Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 8, 2023 Saugus Gardens in the Summer Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable By Laura Eisener C arol Nadeau, secretary of St. Margaret Parish in Cliftondale, recently found some very intriguing pieces of Saugus memorabilia online – two trophies won by Saugus High School, in 1912 and 1913, at the American Sweet Pea Society’s exhibit in Boston, Mass. In 1913, Saugus High Principal James F. Butterworth noted in his report for the year that “For two years in succession the Saugus High School has been awarded the F.R. Pierson Cup given to the high schools for the best exhibit of sweet peas in the July display of the American Sweet Pea Association.” In 1912, engravers were not familiar with our town’s name, since it was spelled “Sagus” twice! By the following year, the Sweet Pea Society had learned to spell the name of Saugus, because the trophy awarded that year reads “F.W. Pierson Cup American Sweet Pea Society’s Exhibit Boston July 12 and 13 – 1913 Won by Saugus High School”. It was common in those days for high schools to compete in statewide and national horticultural and agricultural competitions. Principal Butterworth also notes that a Saugus High boy won second prize in a statewide potato farming competition that year. The American Sweet Pea Society was very active in the first and second decade of the 20th century, when they exhibited regularly in flower shows This dark purple sweet pea is an example of a fragrant annual vine that has gone in and out of style in the last century. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) Adele Shanbar’s hydrangeas on Fernwood Road are full of flowers this fall. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) and published a bulletin, but there is no online information about recent activities. There is, however, a Facebook group for a National Sweet Pea Society, which is based in the United Kingdom and holds similar competitions. Sweet peas were all the rage in the latter half of the 19th century in Great Britain and North America, largely due to the work of a Scottish nurseryman, Henry Eckford, who did extensive breeding work developing new and showier varieties. While sweet peas may have lost some of their popularity in recent decades, there are similar societies for other kinds of flowers. There is, for example, an American Dahlia Society, and dahlias, asters, mariJ& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. golds and a few other flowers that bloom in late summer and fall have their own exhibit categories at the Topsfield Fair later this month. There is also a National Sunflower Association, although it is as much about producing sunflowers for seed and oils as for ornamental flowers. Sunflower production for agricultural purposes is very popular in the Midwest, but we do see sunflowers grown for decoration, pick-your-own bouquets and agrotourism in New England. Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus) is a very fragrant and colorful annual vine. Flowers are similar in shape but larger than those of the peas raised as a vegetable (Pisum sativum), and sweet pea seeds may even be S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. Masonry - Asphalt • Brick or Block Steps • Brick or Block Walls • Concrete or Brick Paver Patios & Walkways • Brick Re-Pointing • Asphalt Paving www.JandSlandscape-masonry.com • Senior Discount • Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured 617-389-1490 Designing and Constructing Ideas that are “Grounds for Success” Landscaping The Inscription on this trophy reads “won by Sagus High School, Sagus Mass. American Sweet Pea Society’s Exhibit Boston July 19 1912.” (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) slightly poisonous if eaten in large quantities. Flower colors are usually purple, pink, red or white or combinations of those colors. Adele Shanbar’s hydrangeas on Fernwood Road in Oaklandvale are spectacular this year, just covered in blossoms. She was inspired to plant them years ago after noticing the hydrangeas at the Stanley Egan Memorial at the corner of Howard Street and Main Street, and now has planted quite a few in honor of family members. She has planted trees and shrubs for each of her children and at the births of each of her grandchildren. Some of the hydrangeas in front are ‘Limelight’ hydrangea (paniculata ‘Limelight’) and some are either ‘Pinky Winky’ or ‘Quickfire’ (Hydrangea paniculata ‘Pinky Winky’ and ‘Quickfire’). Unlike bigleaf hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla), panicle hydrangeas (Hydrangea paniculata) form their flower buds in the spring of the year they The flowers of panicle hydrangeas may be white or pink at their peak of bloom. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) In 1913, Saugus High School students won the F.W. Pierson Cup for their sweet peas. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) will bloom, so the rainy spring weather was very helpful in developing lots of blossoms. There is also a beautiful Japanese umbrella pine (Sciadopitys verticillata) in the front of the house which you might enjoy seeing in this column in the winter, though it is attractive in every season. Editor’s Note: Laura Eisener is a landscape design consultant who helps homeowners with landscape design, plant selection and placement of trees and shrubs, as well as perennials. She is a member of the Saugus Garden Club and offered to write a series of articles about “what’s blooming in town” shortly after the outbreak of COVID. She was inspired after seeing so many people taking up walking.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 8, 2023 Page 9 Happy Founder’s Day! Saugus Center celebrates a family tradition tomorrow that’s going strong after 42 years By Mark E. Vogler T omorrow marks the biggest and most popular celebration of the year for town residents – and more than a few former residents who like to return to spend time visiting with old friends. Saugus Center will host its 42nd Annual Founder’s Day. “This is a wonderful Town tradition, and we are looking forward to celebrating again this year,” Saugus Youth & Recreation Department Director Crystal Cakounes said earlier this week as she looked ahead toward the big day. “This is an amazing community event that every Saugonian should attend. It is a great way to end the summer, and to get out and see some familiar faces,” Cakounes said. “Founder’s Day is one of the biggest fundraising events for our kids & community members, so it is a great way to help them out! Don’t miss out on this amazing, fun-filled day!” From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Central Street from the monument rotary in Saugus Center will be closed all the way up to St. John’s Episcopal Church as Saugonians from toddlers to senior citizens will enjoy a potpourri of good food, arts and crafts, fun games to raise money for local charities and youth groups, and a chance to meet old friends and make new ones and learn some neat and historical things about their hometown. Booths will begin in front of Town Hall and continue down Central Street. Founder’s Day began in 1980, modeled after a country market that was part of the town’s 350th bicentennial celebration, according to Donna Gould, who has been recognized as the organizer or founder of Founder’s Day. The marquis event – which happens at noon – is the Persons of the Year Awards ceremony. A man and woman – selected by past recipients of the award – will be honored for their volunteer public and community service and personal contributions for the betterment of the community. They will join 52 departed and living Saugonians who have been honored at Founder’s Day, going back to 1989. A summary of the award notes that each presentation is made “In recognition of their dedication to the Town of Saugus. This award truly exemplifies the outstanding spirit of our FOUNDER’S DAY DANCERS: A local group performed at Founder’s Day last year. (Saugus Advocate file photo by Mark E. Vogler) Founding Fathers.” In an interview with The Saugus Advocate several years ago, Gould noted the striking view that greets first-time attendees of Founder’s Day. “When you look down from the rotary, towards the Iron Works, the view is amazing. It’s the umbrellas, the tents, the people, the balloons. Everything. It’s just a beautiful sight,” Gould said. “The best part of Founder’s Day is seeing your neighbor, seeing your neighbor’s children, seeing the town officials and seeing your church members. Everybody came to Founder’s Day and you could have a mini-reunion with everybody. And that was the best part of it,” she said. On its website, the Theatre Company of Saugus describes the occasion as “a street fair” that features “vendors, food carts, games for kids, art sales, and information booths set up by community organizations and businesses.” Theatre Company of Saugus always participates. There will be a TCS info booth, featuring raffles, games, and information. Several fantastic raffle prizes will be awarded. Purchase tickets at the TCS booth. “Need costumes for Halloween? We have them for sale at our table!” TCS members will also perform selections from their shows on the steps in front of Town Hall. This year, the company will feature kids from the Youth Theatre Workshop 2023 this summer, performing selections from “The Wizard of Oz – Youth Edition” and “Shrek The Musical JR.” There will also be a preview performance from the upcoming production of “Little Shop of Horrors.” Gino Figliola, of Haverhill, “the kid drummer,” who has traveled down to Founder’s Day celebrations to perform for several years, is a fan favorite who plans to be back for anTHE “KID DRUMMER” IS BACK: Gino Figliola, of Haverhill, played the drums at his first Founder’s Day in Saugus in 2013 when he was seven. He plans to return tomorrow to perform again. (Saugus Advocate file photo by Mark E. Vogler) other performance. His connection to Saugus is his mom, Brenda Figliola, who works as his manager. “Gino started performing at Saugus Founder’s Day in 2013 at 7 ½,” Brenda told The Saugus Advocate last year. Brenda’s love of Saugus is the reason why she has taken Gino to Saugus to perform for several Founder’s Days. She grew up in Saugus and lived in the town for 12 years before moving to Peabody in 1978. Five of her seven siblings graduated from Saugus High School. Gino has no direct ties to Saugus, but the town residents who watch him play apparently love him, appreciate his drumming skills and welcome him every time he returns to Saugus for another performance. A Founder’s Day Guide What: The 42nd Annual Saugus Founders Day. Where: Saugus Center in front of Town Hall (246 Central St.) When: Saturday, Sept. 9. The Schedule: 9:00: Flag Raising. 9:15-9:45: Tiger Institute Tae Kwon Do. 10:00-11: Gino Figliola, Drummer. 11:15-11:45: MICA Dance Group. 12:00-1:00: Person of The Year, in front of Town Hall. 1:15-2:30: Theatre Company of Saugus. For Sale: Individuals will be there selling their handmade goods, as well as other items: jewelry, candles, soaps, home décor, 3D printed items, hair accessories, wooden craft, scarves, dresses and sports memorabilia, just to name a few. Fundraising: Per usual, the school PTOs, sports groups & organizations will be there selling apparel and merchandise, as well as running crafts and raffles. Many school and youth A JAIL BIRD FOR A CAUSE: Selectman Jeff Cicolini solicited donations from his makeshift jail cell at last year’s Founder’s Day, so he could help raise funds for the Saugus High School Band. (Saugus Advocate file photo by Mark E. Vogler) groups will also be selling raffle tickets and merchandise. Founder’s Day is one of the biggest fundraising events for these kids, so it is a great way to help them out! The Fun Area: These attractions for children include games, face painting, crafts, a dunk tank and a chance to throw a pie in a friend’s face. For Community’s Sake: Nonprofit organizations and various banks and other businesses will be there handing out information about their groups. In the Food Area: Food will be served on Taylor Street next to Town Hall – ice cream, slush, fried dough, Harrows Chicken Pies, Kowloon, J&M, Tacos, nachos, grilled cheeses and Boba Teas, just to name a few. Money spent here will benefit school groups and youth organizations. There will be signs so you know who is benefiting from your purchase. Suggested Parking: Blessed Sacrament Church (14 Summer St.). Saint Anthony’s Flea Market 250 Revere St., Revere Indoor Flea Market Saturday, September 9th from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM ~ Admission Only .50 Cents ~ FREE COFFEE AND TEA NEW DEALERS WELCOME For info, call Lynda: (781) 910-8615 Watch for our October and December dates

Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 8, 2023 LATER | FROM PAGE 1 ed out by pioneer tree species. which grow from seeds already in the soil or seeds which may be brought in by birds or wind from nearby trees. It takes many decades of changing species for trees to grow back, and by the time it is stable again the forest may not be made up of the same mix of species as before the fire. Learning from the storywalk A visit to Breakheart this fall could include taking in the “storywalk” set up along the Lodge Trail, which features the book “One Small Place In a Tree,” written by Barbara Brenner and illustrated by Tom Leonard. This book follows the creatures that make use of decaying trees and logs to make their homes and is an educational and upbeat topic for a year when there are likely to be more decaying logs than usual, not only in Breakheart but in our neighborhoods and gardens. The storywalk project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vermont, and expanded upon by the Kellogg-Hubbard Library, also of Montpelier, Vt. Breakheart has set up different storywalks for several summers, designed particularly for families with children to enjoy reading and connecting with the natural landscape. The Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation and the Massachusetts Department of Interpretive Services provided this particular storywalk at Breakheart Reservation. The storywalk was set up by park Visitor Services Supervisor Jessica Narog-Hutton, who plans and coordinates all events and programs CAMUSO | FROM PAGE 5 study is complete to accept those study results or to deny them at a future 2026 election. I urge residents to pay attention to this Charter study ballot question seeing some certain people are creating rumors to make it fail on election day. This upcoming election is one of the most important elections Saugus has seen in many years with this Charter revision ballot question, Board of selectman, School Committee, town meeting etc. It is going to be a popularity contest this election as you will see in the amount of candidates running for seats & especially for Charter Commission board. If any resident asks me what do you think we should do about the Charter situation? I will BREAKHEART’S BURNING: An aerial view of the fires that burned through Breakheart Reservation last August, forcing a temporary closure. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) The pollinator gardens include bright yellow blackeyed Susans and blue hummingbird mint, which attract bees and butterflies. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) A CLOSEUP OF THE FLAMES: By the end of the fire, 80 acres had burned. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) Burned oaks in some areas remain standing among the green burnweed. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) at Breakheart Reservation. The storywalk will remain up until October, with a sign-up sheet in the gazebo to the right of the Visitor Center. I really liked how Jessica positioned each of the storywalk pages near actual logs and decaying trees so people could make the connection between the story and what was happening on the site. According to Jessica, “I chose that book because it realCharred wood from last summer’s fires is still visible throughout Breakheart Reservation. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) ly fit into the park, showing that just because a tree is decaying doesn’t mean that it doesn’t have a lot of life left in it and how important a decaying tree is to our park, and all parks.” She lives close to Wakefield’s entrance to Breakheart Reservation and often brings her twoyear-old into the park to play and run around. While the storywalk is especially intended for children and their caregivers, in my opinion it is also a very enjoyable feature for adults unaccompanied by children! Visitors may also enjoy the Pollinator gardens, which have many flowers in bloom and which are frequently visited by bees and butterflies. bers. I see the importance of this Charter study opportunity and would appreciate a voice to represent the concerns and input seeing the many concerns I’ve already been asked while collecting my signatures to be on the ballot. I’m asking on November 7th election day: 1 of your 5 votes for Precinct 2 town meeting member available and also I’m asking for 1 of your 9 votes available for the Charter Commission board. I’m a 22+ year Saugus resgive you my honest answer. I don’t know, why because the Charter study results hasn’t been done to give me the answer. Anyone who’s able to answer that question has a one sided agenda view. Who will represent you the best? I am seeking 1 of the 9 seats for the Charter Commission board. My interest is to know the advantages & disadvantages and how it will impact all Saugus community memident, a homeowner in Saugus, I’m married to my wife Michelle, and a proud Dad of 2 great boys. Both of my sons graduated from the Saugus public school system & presently both attend Bentley University College. I run a soOne is near the small bridge to the left of the Visitor Center, and another adjacent to the large rock across the parking lot. They have been in bloom throughout the summer, and several species, such as the asters (Symphiotrichum spp.), black-eyed susans (Rudbeckia hirta) and ‘Blue Fortune’ hummingbird mint (Agastache ‘Blue Fortune’) can be expected to bloom for several more weeks. cial media page “Anything in Our Town of Saugus Massachusetts” to keep Saugus residents informed about important issues, information & local events etc. about Saugus and surrounding areas. I’m a 27 year Proud Union local 6 construction worker but most importantly, I care about my community and the direction it’s going. I would appreciate the chance to keep representing Precinct 2 and to be part of the Charter Commission board to help explore its future opportunities for our community of Saugus. Remember to get out & vote on November 7th. I would appreciate your support. Thank you Robert J Camuso Sr Saugus Massachusetts

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 8, 2023 Page 11 Welcome Back, Rev. Nelson A half century later, St. John’s celebrates the anniversary of the arrival of pastor who served the church for 30 years By Mark E. Vogler S t. John’s Episcopal Church invites parishioners and others in the community to its worship service and a special reception on Sunday, Sept. 17, as it welcomes back The Rev. Roger Nelson to mark the 50th anniversary of his arrival at the church. The Rev. Nelson, 83, now retired and living in New York with family, was called to St. John’s in 1973 and served as priest and pastor for 30 years until his retirement in 2003. The worship service is set for 10 a.m., followed by a reception in Ashworth Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 8 Prospect Street, Saugus. During his three decades at St. John’s, Rev. Nelson focused on the youth of the parish, led the Episcopal Youth Community (EYC) for many years and was very active in ecumenical and outreach ministries that extended beyond the church. He maintained the parish’s ecumenical engagement with other clergy in the community as a member of the former Saugus Council of Churches (which evolved into the Saugus Clergy Association). For several years, Rev. Nelson sponsored a young man from South Sudan who later graduated from Tufts University and became a U.S. citizen. After leaving St. John’s in April of 2003, Rev. Roger was called to a youth ministry role as a part-time priest at The Parish of the Epiphany in Winchester, Mass. In 2017, he retired and moved Summer concert series at Iron Works concludes, but there is one more concert scheduled for later this month to New York City to be closer to his family. To honor his long-term commitment to St. John’s, the church continues a scholarship fund named for the reverend and his late wife (Dotsie), to benefit parishioners who are graduating students. She died in 2012. Priest-in-charge Rev. John Beach issued an announcement this week, advising members of the church and community that they are “warmly invited to join us in welcoming The Rev. Roger Nelson on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of his arrival as priest and pastor of St. John’s Episcopal Church.” For more information call 781-233-1242 or email StJohnsSaugus@ gmail.com Rev. Roger Nelson, as he appeared during his younger days, after arriving at St. John’s Episcopal Church as a 33-year-old pastor and priest. This photo is posted on the St. John’s Episcopal Church website. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) SPECIAL POWERS OF APPOINTMENTS IN DEEDS E state planning attorneys use special powers of apHeadlands performed at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site on August 23. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Lara Eisener) By Laura Eisener T he last two concerts finished out the summer at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. Headlands, a band from Rockport, Mass., which formed in 2017, performed at the Iron Works on August 23. The final concert – rescheduled to Thursday, August 31, because of weather – was the Memorylaners, who are favorites among the concertgoers and played here last summer as well. The collaboration between the Saugus Public Library, the Saugus Iron Works and the Saugus Cultural Council was greatly appreciated by almost 200 people each Wednesday. But wait, there’s more! Later this month there will be a concert at the Iron Works as part of Trails and Sails. Not connected with the library’s summer concert series, this one will be held on Saturday, September 23, from 4-5:30, and features traditional sea shanties (sometimes spelled chanties) by the Fo’c’sle Four. This band performed recently at Salem’s Merry-Time Festival in August. Trails and Sails is a series of free special events held between Friday, September 15 and Sunday, September 24, sponsored by the Essex National Heritage Area in collaboration with four local banks to highlight the natural and cultural heritage of Essex County, Massachusetts. Saugus has six events, all at Saugus Iron Works. A printed booklet of events all over Essex County is now available at the Iron Works Visitors’ Center, which is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. pointments in order to reserve in the Grantor the limited power to change who will ultimately receive the real estate and under what conditions. A Massachusetts Appeals court in 2017 approved such a reserved special power of appointment in the case of Skye v. Hession, 91 Mass. App. Ct. 423. This case has not been appealed to the Mass SJC. The court held that the reserved power in the deed itself (and the later exercise of that power) were valid. The grantor (owner of the real estate) wanted to protect the real estate in the event nursing home care was needed. However, she also wanted to preserve the right to change who would ultimately receive the real estate upon her death. She exercised the special power of appointment contained in the deed via her Last Will and Testament. Once her Will was submitted to the Probate Court for allowance, one of the individuals whose interest was reduced filed an objection to the Will attempting to declare it null and void. The court stated that since the grantor had reserved a life estate in the deed, the individuals receiving an interest in the real estate at that point in time did not have a “present possessory interest”, but rather had a “remainder interest”. The interest of those individuals at that point in time was circumscribed by the grantor’s reserved special power of appointment. In effect, those individuals had originally received a “fee simple defeasible” interest. In a nutshell, the Appeals Court stated that the grantor could actually deed the property to one or more people, reserve a life estate in the deed itself, and still reserve the right to change who would ultimately receive the real estate, and, in what percentages. Once the five-year look back period has been met, the grantor will not have to include the real estate as a countable asset for MassHealth eligibility purposes. Why is this so? The reason is that the grantor did not reserve a general power of appointment. The grantor herself cannot receive the real estate back. The grantor cannot “appoint” the property to herself, her creditors, or the creditors of her estate. The reserved special power of appointment, even without a reserved life estate in the deed itself, also allows for a “step-up in cost basis” upon the grantor’s death. This means that the fair market value of the real estate on the date of the grantor’s death becomes the new cost basis going forward. Therefore, future capital gains may be greatly reduced or eliminated altogether. A reserved life estate by itself, under the current tax law, will accomplish the same step-up. As it stands now, the case is important to elder law attorneys as such a reserved special power of appointment in a deed will not jeopardize MassHealth eligibility. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a masters degree in taxation.

Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 8, 2023 Sachems boys soccer team looks to defend Division Championship title By Dom Nicastro T he Saugus High School boys soccer team returns to the fields this fall as defending Northeastern Conference Lynch Division champions. And they have nothing but confidence they’ll make more noise this season. Guillermo Sepulveda, a Spanish teacher in the Saugus school system, returns for his third season. He’s been building the program steadily and is ready to make another run at success on the North Shore this fall. Saugus finished 13-32 in the 2022 season and lost to Stoneham in the opening round of the tourney. Saugus, which opens up on the road at Winthrop Wednesday, Sept. 6, has been actively participating in preseason matches to gauge its performance and readiness for the upcoming season. It faced Boston Latin Academy in a match that culminated in a tie. This was followed by a loss to Northeast, but the team bounced back with a victory against Malden. Sepulveda expressed genuine satisfaction with the to strive for excellence. These captains have been with the team since their eighth-grade years, witnessing the highs and lows, and their commitment is unwavering. Their dedication is a testament to their love for the game and their teammates, according to their coach. “Our strength for the full Saugus forward Alejandro Ortega tracked down a loose ball during a match last year against Beverly. (Advocate file photo) team’s evolving dynamics. He highlighted the noticeable improvement in the team’s chemistry, emphasizing their enhanced connection on the field. The team has been focusing on refining their passing techniques and ensuring fluid movement as a cohesive unit, which is pivotal for their gameplay. The team is facing challenges with the departure of four pivotal starters from the previous year. This included two crucial strikers, a center-midfielder and a defender. Despite these significant losses, Sepulveda remains optimistic about the team’s ability to adapt and restructure. He believes in the potential of the current players to fill the gaps and continue the legacy of excellence. “We lost four starters, but we’ll put it together again this year,” he said. The backbone of the Saugus boys soccer team lies in its leadership. The team boasts three captains – Alejandro Ortega, a senior, Brian Pineda, a senior, and Nicolas DeOliveira, a senior – who not only lead by example but also inspire their teammates team is our captains,” Sepulveda said. “They own the team, they are invested in the team, and everybody wants to play at their best for those three guys, for the seniors on our team that have been with us since they were in eighth grade and we were losing every game.” Ortega is lauded as one of the best players around the North Shore. His skills and soccer knowledge are unparalleled, making him a go-to player when a play needs to happen. Pineda is celebrated for his leadership skills. He is the driving force on the field, managing the team and even running practices. His dedication is profound, according to his coach. De Oliveira is a defensive maestro. His expertise in building and managing the defense is crucial for the team’s success. Sepulveda’s vision for his team is not just limited to soccer. He sees the potential in his players, especially in his leaders, to excel beyond the field. He believes that the leadership skills they are honing now can be assets in their future careers, emphasizing the importance of leadership in all spheres of life. “This is something they could put on a college application or a job resume,” he said. “… We need more leaders in this world.” Sepulveda wants to impart on his players that hard work lays the foundation for success. His journey to Saugus started in Texas, and before his gig in public school systems he was in grocery retail, once pulling off each profession. Now a Spanish teacher and soccer coach, he feels like he’s been living the dream. He feels his personal experiences resonate with many of his players, making his bond with them even stronger. Saugus opens up its home schedule Monday, Sept. 11 against Masconomet at 4 p.m. It’s on the road again at Salem Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 4:30 p.m. Sachem Girls Soccer looks to better last year’s successful season S By Dom Nicastro augus has been the real deal when it comes to girls soccer. In the last seven seasons, it’s gone 84-36-5 for a winning percentage of .692 in the regular season. Last year, the team finished 12-5-1 in the regular season and drew the No. 22 seed in the Division 3 tournament. It beat Southeastern, 6-0, in the preliminary round and then got past Tantasqua Regional in the first round, 2-1. Saugus exited the tourney in the Round of 16 with a 3-1 loss to Belchertown. It was the most wins in the postseason for Saugus in recent memory and gives the team some inspiration heading into the 2023 season. Chris Coviello leads the Sachems into this fall after coaching for a couple of decades. And the recent past has been excellent. The Sachems won one postseason match in 2021, when they went 10-8-0 in the regular season. Saugus went 12-6-0 in 2019 and lost to Fenwick in the first round of the Division 3 North tourney. The Sachems were the No. 2 seed in 2018 with a 15-2-1 record and beat Bedford, 1-0, in overtime before falling to Swampscott in the quarterfiSaugus forward and now Co-Capt. Madi Femino is shown breaking past a Salem defender in last year’s action against the Witches at Bertram Field in Salem. (Advocate file photo) nals. In 2017, Saugus was 17-0-1 and the No. 1 seed but fell to Wayland in Round 1. In 2016, Saugus was 10-80 and lost to Weston in the opening round. It was 8-7-2 and lost to Weston in the first round in 2015. The last time Saugus didn’t make the postseason? 2014. That’s a streak of seven straight seasons getting into The Dance; 2020 had no postseason. They’re hungry to get back after being just one win away from the state quarterfinals last fall. “We lost to Belchertown, and we came out a little slow in that game,” Coviello said of the 2022 postseason. “And I think they smelled the blood. They were up, 3-1, and we had a chance to score late in the game, but we didn’t and it kind of just played out after that. It was great season.” Numbers-wise the team is right where they left off last season. The Sachems weren’t heavily depleted by graduation at all and look forward to having their veterans back. They have experience all throughout the field. “We’re going to have a good mixture of offensive and defensive players,” Coviello said. “Our strength will be our offense. We have a good defense, but we are going to be an offensive-minded team between my midfielders and strikers.” Saugus is led by captains Madi Femino, a senior forward, Violet Hawley, a senior defender, and Madison Botta, a junior forward. Botta was an Eastern Mass. All-Star last year and can light it up from a goal-scoring perspective. Femino was dinged up a little bit last year and missed the tournament games but she’s back healthy. Hawley, along with Botta, was a Northeastern Conference allstar for Saugus, which came in second in the Northeastern Conference Lynch Division behind champion Swampscott. The team is heavy on juniors with nine, and brings in seven seniors, so it’s got a lot of experience and veterans. Players like Lilian Hernandez, a junior midfielder, and Danica Schena, a junior defender, will see more time this season. Junior Tori Carter is back as goalkeeper. Veronica Ortega, a senior midfielder, returns to provide strength up the middle. Coviello likes what he sees so far. The team opens up at home Wednesday, Sept. 6 against Winthrop then travels to Masconomet Monday, Sept. 11 for a 4:30 p.m. matchup. It hosts Salem Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 4:30 p.m. “We’ve been moving the ball the last two games,” Coviello said of preseason scrimmages. “The other day [Aug. 29 against Revere] was good and then [Aug. 31 against Lynn Classical] was really good.”

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 8, 2023 Page 13 New Sachems Volleyball Head Coach excited about school’s passion for sport By Dom Nicastro As we dive into the takeA s the saying goes, Mikayla Niles bleeds Saugus High School red and white. She was a standout three-sport athlete for the Sachems, part of the highly successful basketball program under Mark Schruender. Last year, she served as head coach of the junior varsity girls volleyball team and takes over this year as head coach of the varsity team. And there is a lot of reason for optimism as Niles takes her team into action for its first match Wednesday, Sept. 6, on the road at Marblehead. It travels to Salem Tuesday, Sept. 12, for a 5:45 p.m. matchup then opens up the home schedule Thursday, Sept. 14 against Beverly (5:30 p.m.). From record turnouts to the rise of promising stars, the narrative for this team weaves a tale of passion, dedication and the relentless pursuit of excellence. aways from an interview with Niles, we uncover the layers of commitment, growth and ambition that define the Saugus volleyball team. For starters, the volleyball program at Saugus is experiencing a resurgence in interest. This year marked a significant milestone with an unprecedented number of girls in recent memory trying out for the team. The increased participation is a testament to the growing enthusiasm and passion for the sport within the school community. Niles had nearly 60 try out, and it was the first year that the program had to make cuts. Volleyball’s rising popularity at Saugus High is evident not just in the numbers but in the overall energy and commitment of the players. Coach Niles recognizes this momentum and aspires to expand the program further. She envisions organizing camps and other initiatives to engage younger students, ensuring the sport’s continued growth in the coming years. “The program’s getting stronger and stronger and more people interested,” Niles said. “I definitely want to branch off do some camps and stuff like that for younger kids. It’s starting to become popular.” Coach Niles has a deep-rooted connection with Saugus High School, having been a former student and athlete herself. Transitioning from a player to a coach has allowed her to relive cherished memories and give back to the community that supported her during her formative years. Her close age to the players fosters a unique bond, blending the roles of a mentor and a friend. She graduated in 2016. “You know, you just kind of get to relive those memories from high school,” Niles said. “... It’s just a good feeling to give back to your community after all that they’ve done for you throughout the years.” The team boasts a mix of seasoned seniors (about 10) and promising newcomers. It has about five underclassmen. Seniors Ava Rogers (returning captain), Ashleigh Moore and Ana Silva serve as captains. The team’s leadership structure is a blend of coaching decisions and team input. Rogers, a senior, and Ava Freethy, a freshman, are showing some early-season prowess thus far. Their dedication and skillset are second to none, and Coach Niles anticipates bright futures for them in the sport. “I definitely see Ava Rogers having the potential to go really, really far in the sport,” said Niles, who serves as a US Post Office letter carrier for her day job. “I mean, all my girls have so many strong suits to them. Ava’s one who I definitely see has a drive and the heart for the sport. Ava Freethy … she’s going to be such a good dynamite all-star player for Saugus.” The team boasts several other standout players, each bringing unique strengths to the court. Among them, Aly Mabee, a sophomore, stands out as a hustler and a key setter for the team. Her agility and determination make her a vital asset. “Aly is my setter, and she’s got that hustle and athleticism and determination to her,” Niles said. “She’s all over the court. She’s just a hustler; everyone has one on their team.” Ultimately, Saugus wants to get into the postseason, a feat the program has never achieved, according to Niles. This ambition serves as a significant motivator for the team. “We have never made it to the tournament since the program started, so that’s something we’re really trying to focus on,” Niles said. “They really have the drive to be the first ones to do it.” Saugus remembers its “9/11” victims on 22nd anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America N early 22 years have passed since American Airlines Flight 11 – one of four commercial airliners hijacked that day – became the first to hit its target, crashing into the World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan. A monument on the Hamilton Street side of Saugus Town Hall forever links the community to the national tragedy of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, which claimed close to 3,000 lives that day. Two former Saugus residents were among the victims who were killed 22 years ago Monday (Sept. 11) in the event also known as 9/11. The monument, which is inscribed with the date and “God Bless America” pays tribute to Gertrude “Trudi” Alagero and David DiMeglio, who were among the victims in New York City during the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center Towers. KILLED AT THE WORLD TRADE CENTER: Gertrude M. “Trudi” Alagero, 37, a 1982 Saugus High School graduate, was a senior vice president and practice leader for Marsh Private Client Services, a division of Marsh & McLennan. Alagero was working out of an office on the 94th floor of the North David DiMeglio was on board American Airlines Flight 11 when hijackers flew it into the North Tower of the World Trade Center. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) Tower at World Trade Center (also known as Tower 1). At 8:46 a.m. on Sept. 11, hijackers crashed American Airlines Flight 11 into the northern facade of the North Tower. Marsh & McLennan had more than 800 working on floors 93 through 100 – the part of the building that was in the flight path of the first hijacked airliner to crash into the World Trade Center Towers. More than 350 Marsh & McLennan workers – including Alagero – perished in the attack. KILLED IN PLANE CRASH: David DiMeglio, a former Saugus resident, then 22, Gertrude “Trudi” Alagero was on the 94th floor of the North Tower at the World Trade Center when American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into the building. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) was living in Wakefield and was among the 81 passengers on American Flight 11 that was commandeered by five al-Qaida terrorists and flown into the World Trade Center’s North Tower shortly before 9 a.m. on Sept. 11. He was headed west to help his mother move. He had completed computer school and had planned to start a business in computer services. A small group of town leaders and citizens are expected to gather for a low key observance at the town’s Central Fire Station at 8:46 a.m. on Monday (Sept. 11) – the same TWO FORMER SAUGUS RESIDENTS WHO PERISHED: A monument on the Hamilton Street side of Saugus Town Hall pays tribute to Gertrude “Trudi” Alagero and David DiMeglio, who were among the 2,753 victims in New York City during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the World Trade Center Towers. See inside for story and related photos. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) time that fire departments across the nation will mark the significance of a sad day in American history – when Alagero and DiMeglio were among those who perished at the World Trade Center. THE DEATH TOLL: The actual number of people who died in the terrorist attacks involving four hijacked jets might never be known. But officials estimate close to 3,000. They say 2,753 people – including 343 firefighters – died at the World Trade Center. United Airlines Flight 175 hit the South Tower 16 minutes after American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into the North Tower. Another 184 were killed when American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon near Washington, D.C. And 40 people perished when passengers on board United Airlines Flight 93 fought to take control of the jet that was headed toward the capital, forcing hijackers to crash it in a field outside Shanksville, Pa.

Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 8, 2023 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Good morning, Saugus! Vacations are nice, especially when you need to relax and rest up for health reasons. I appreciate all of the phone calls, text messages and emails from town readers, residents and town officials wishing me well as I recover from a medical procedure. But after two weeks of some needed time off, I’m glad to be back to covering news, people and special events in Saugus. And I plan to be in town tomorrow morning (Saturday, Sept. 9), bright and early, to hang out for several hours around Saugus Center for the 42nd Annual Founder’s Day – one of the top community events of the year and probably the one that draws the biggest crowd. Certainly, it’s the biggest fund-raising day of the year for many of the nonprofit organizations in town. That includes student groups that are trying to raise money for various school projects. My favorite of the fund-raising projects is the one organized by the Saugus Band Parents Association. Representatives of the group run a makeshift Jail, where school and town officials who volunteered to be humiliated for a good cause are paraded up Central Street after being arrested by band members. They are booked into the jail, dressed in prison clothes and given metal cups that they rattle through their jail cell bars, begging for their bail money. Every Founder’s Day, I like to hang out in front of the jail, snapping photos of the town and school officials who happen to be in the cell. And I usually bring a bunch of one dollar bills to put in their bail cups. So, if you want to see a selectman, School Committee member, school or town official or other volunteer jailbird behind bars, stop by the jail, which should be set up on Central Street. Have a good laugh at the town official’s expense, while making a contribution to a noble cause – to help the Saugus High School Band. And if the makeshift jail doesn’t interest you – and you’re still in a benevolent mood – there are plenty of charities to choose from. The place will be swarming with school-age kids trying to raise money for their various causes. The Boys Scouts, the Girl Scouts, Youth sports leagues, High School students seeking contributions to various clubs and activities will all be there. So will various churches, social organizations and various fraternal groups that contribute to the betterment of Saugus in their own way. Central Street will be closed off from the rotary at Town Hall nearly all the way up to the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. For Saugus residents hoping to see their friends or newcomers to town who want to make some friends, Founder’s Day is a great event. Joyce Rodenhiser has a good way of summing up Founder’s Day: “Founder’s Day is a great time to see old friends and classmates! It’s a big block party with lots of food, fun, civic organizations, entertainment and shopping. Join us downtown to see what’s happening!!” Joyce, who is a member of the Founder’s Day “Persons of the Year Committee,” also noted that it’s important to not lose sight of the purpose of Founder’s Day: to honor the town’s proud heritage of its founders – from the town’s ancestors who contributed to the development of the town all the way through the contemporary founders who contribute to the betterment of Saugus. “At noon time, in front of our Saugus Town Hall, on Founder’s Day, the Persons of the Year will be announced! Come, see who has been helping Saugus be a better place because of what they have done voluntarily for Saugonians and organizations,” Joyce said. The Persons of the Year presentation is a Founder’s Day tradition that dates back to 1989, with that first award going to Stanley Day. In 1993, separate awards were presented to a woman and a man selected for the honor. The plaque is inscribed with this tribute: “In Recognition of Your Dedication to The Town of Saugus. This Award Truly Exemplifies the Outstanding Ideals and Spirit of Our Founding Fathers. THE TOWN OF SAUGUS SALUTES YOU.” Other than in two years when the presentation was postponed because of public health concerns related to COVID-19, this wonderful tradition has continued. Past recipients of the award have already met and selected a deserving man and woman for this year, who will be honored at noon. Many of the living past recipients will sit in chairs on a platform set up on the steps of Saugus Town Hall. For those SauThe 2022 “Person of The Year” Award recipients, Tom Sheehan and Laura Eisener, were recognized at Founder’s Day last year for their contributions to the betterment of Saugus. At noon tomorrow (Saturday, Sept. 9), on the steps of Town Hall, there will be a special presentation when this year’s honorees are introduced. (Saugus Advocate file photo by Mark E. Vogler) gonians who attend Founder’s Day frequently, but haven’t taken the time to watch the Persons of the Year ceremony, it’s a great opportunity to meet and greet a collection of special people who have helped make Saugus a community that residents expect and love. If you go to Founder’s Day, embrace the essence of what the day is about. See you near the steps of Saugus Town Hall at noon on Sept. 9 Founder’s Day Book Sale The New Friends of the Saugus Public Library are preparing for their September 9 Founder’s Day Book Sale in the Community Room. They are asking for donations of gently used adult hardcover and softcover adult fiction and children’s books. Please limit donations to only adult fiction and children’s books; they do not have storage space for adult nonfiction or media like music CDs and DVDs. And please... clean and newer books only. No tattered pages, odors, stains or battered/ dirty covers! Books may be dropped off at the Library’s Main Circulation Desk during business hours. Please do not place donations in the outdoor book drops. Saugus Democratic Town Committee seeks new members The Saugus Democratic Town Committee currently has openings for new members. The primary function of the Committee is the selection and support of Democratic candidates for office both locally and at the state level. It also works to support voter education and voter registration. If you are a registered Democratic living in Saugus and are interested in playing an active role in the political process in Saugus as a Democrat, contact Committee Chairman Joe Malone at lincoln66in56@verizon.net. Saugus High Band exhibit on display Sunday The Saugus Historical Society will hold an Open House of the Saugus High School Band exhibit on Sunday (Sept. 10) – one day after Founder’s Day – from 2 to 5 p.m. at 30 Main St. The exhibit showcases uniforms and photos from the Saugus High School Band, which has long been a proud institution in Saugus. The band, which was first formed in 1937, became renowned under the direction of Jerome Mitchell, who was the music director for many decades. In late fall 2022, the auditorium at the Saugus Middle-High School Complex was named the Lemoine-Mitchell Auditorium after him and beloved drama teacher Nancy Lemoine. Food Pantry notes The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry is open today (Friday, Sept 8) from 9:30-11 a.m.). Legion Breakfasts begin today Debbie Faust, building manager of Saugus American Legion Post 210, recently announced some good news for folks who enjoy the Friday morning breakfasts at Legion Hall: “The American Legion Post 210 at 44 Taylor Street in Saugus will be starting its weekly Friday morning breakfasts for the 2023-24 season on Friday, September 8. Doors open at 7:30, with breakfast served from 8-9:00 a.m. for an $8 donation. Veterans who cannot afford the donation may be served free.” Town Election Watch The nine seats on the Charter Commission continue to draw the most interest among local political races in the Nov. 7 town election as potential candidates pull nomination papers from the Town Hall. Four more town residents – all of them familiar faces at Saugus Town Hall or in town government – pulled papers this week, to make it a potential 26 candidates running for the nine seats. The latest candidates to express an interest in serving on a panel to study potential changes in Saugus governance are Jeannie Meredith, an administrative aide to Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree; Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Debra Panetta, a veteran of more than three decades in local government; Precinct 9 Town Meeting Member Robert J. Long, who served for 18 years as a former town moderator; and Precinct 4 Town Meeting Member Maureen WhitROUNDTABLE | SEE PAGE 15

THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 14 comb, who serves on the Saugus Housing Authority. As of Wednesday (Sept. 6), twice as many potential candidates (26) had pulled out nomination papers for the Charter Commission’s nine seats as the Board of Selectmen (seven) and the School Committee (six) combined. As a rule of thumb, a local election isn’t much of an election unless you have at least two candidates running for one seat. In the signature race, Michelle Raponi pulled out papers for a potential candidacy for the Board of Selectmen. Meanwhile, Precinct 4 Town Meeting Member William Leuci has pulled out papers for a potential run for the five-member School Committee. Nothing is official yet. Each of these candidates may run or decide not to. They have 11 days – up until 5 p.m. on Sept. 19 – to submit nomination papers to the Town Clerk’s Office for certification of signatures. Fifty certified signatures of registered voters are required for the Board of Selectmen, School Committee, the Housing Authority and the nine-member Charter Commission. Only 10 certified signatures of registered voters are required for Town Meeting, but each of the signatures must be from registered voters in the candidate’s precinct. Sept. 15 is the final day to obtain nomination papers – just four days before the filing deadline. Stay tuned. THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 8, 2023 ASKS | FROM PAGE 6 Q: What do you consider the top issue facing residents in Precinct 9? A: I think it’s finally getting Mixed interest in Town Meeting races Forty-one of the 50 incumbent Town Meeting Members have taken out nomination papers, indicating an interest in running for another two-year term. Incumbent Town Meeting members have until Tuesday (Sept. 12) to return their forms. As of Wednesday (Sept. 6), here was the expression of interest in each of the 10 precincts. In four of the precincts (1, 4, 6 and 10), all five Town Meeting members seemed ready to run for re-election. PCT 1: Susan Dunn, Anthony Arone, Mark Bell, Assunta Palomba, Christopher Jones. PCT 2: Christine Moreschi, Robert Camuso Sr., Peter RosTHE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 16 a West Side Fire Station. But that’s really a West Side issue. And you have Precincts 9, 4 and 7 on the west side of Route 1. In 1965, Ed Collins, who was the town manager, was so convinced that the west side of Saugus needed a fire station. There was $500,000 – on a motion made by Mike Serino – that was set aside for a West Side Fire Station. When Town Meeting approved a $20 million capital improvement plan, it was part of a bond issue. We had a site and money for the fire station. But the manpower wasn’t approved. Today, I believe we do have the manpower to staff a third fire station. But we need to focus on a site. This project has been talked about so often. It only gets done if the people want it to get done. The population wants it to get done. But somehow, the people in office don’t want it to get done. Meanwhile, we’re continuing to see the Page 15 cost of the fire station increase. But I’m told that we have the manpower to staff it. Q: Okay, the Oaklandvale School is one of several vacant school houses that the School Committee voted to turn over to the town for future use. Do you have any preference for the future use of that building and property? A: Since we no longer have a neighborhood school – the Oaklandvale School – I’d have to say I like the idea of a neighborhood school. And we do have a playground there. I want to see it under the control of the town if it’s possible for reusing the building. I know some people would like to see it torn down and housing put up there. Well, tearing it down is going to be very expensive. I’d rather see it used if it’s possible. There’s a lot of classroom space there. It could be used for different things. It would be nice if you could lease to a business. I don’t want to see the building just deteriorate. And I don’t want to see it sold. Precinct 9 is primarily a residential neighborhood. The only business is in the strip mall [where the Iron Town Diner is located at 325 Main St.]. Q: Do you have any other concerns that you would like to share? A: To me, a pressing issue in the future is how to develop and what will happen to Square One Properties. It’s not in Precinct 9. The mall is in Precinct 4, but it will affect Precinct 9. And it’s something we should be thinking about. Q: Do you think we will have a good turnout at the library on Sept. 11, with a lot of residents from Precinct 9 interested in meeting their Town Meeting members and talking to them? A: I don’t know. It’s hard to say. I hope so. I know – like in most precincts – people want to keep it intact as functioning neighborhoods so they can enjoy the streets they live on and houses they live in, and maintain good services on the roads and sidewalks. People came to live in Saugus because they work in other places and we’re still affordable and we have a good quality of life.

Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 8, 2023 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 15 setti Jr. PCT 3: Arthur Connors, Jr., Richard Thompson, Daniel Schena, Richard Thompson. PCT 4: Glen Davis, William Leuci, Robert Northrup, Maureen Whitcomb, Stephen Doherty. PCT 5: Pamela Goodwin, Jaclyn Hickman, Ronald Wallace. PCT 6: Elisa LeBrasseur, Jean Bartolo, Allen Panico, Kevin Currie, William Brown. PCT 7: Stefano D’Anna, John Chipouras, Robert Palleschi, Michael Paolini. PCT 8: William Kramich, Jr., William Cross III, Thomas Traverse. PCT 9: Katrina Berube, Judith Worthley, Robert Strasnick, Daniel Kelly. PCT 10: Martin Costello, Darren Ring, Peter Manoogian, Sr., Carla Scuzzarella, Peter Delios. Meanwhile, 11 potential new candidates had pulled papers to challenge the incumbents in their respective precincts. Precinct 9 Town Meeting Member Robert J. Long can’t run for reelection because a change in the boundaries of his precinct left him and his neighbors in Precinct 4. So, Long has pulled papers to run in Precinct 4. The other 10 potential challengers to incumbent Town Meeting members are: PCT 1: Stacey Herman-Dorent and John O’Brien. PCT 2: Joseph Malone, Matthew Parlante and Yves J. Lamite. PCT 4: Andrew Whitcomb and Stephanie Shalkoski. PCT 8: Arthur Grabowski. PCT 10: Steven C. DiVirgilio and James Tozza. Currently, there is a potential shortage of candidates in these five precincts: PCT 3: four candidates (four incumbents). PCT 5: three candidates (three incumbents). PCT 7: four candidates (four incumbents). PCT 8: four candidates (three incumbents and one challenger). PCT 9: four candidates (four incumbents). Meanwhile, these three precincts are shaping up to be competitive: PCT 4: eight candidates (five incumbents and three challengers). PCT 1: seven candidates (five incumbents and two challengers). PCT 10: seven candidates (five incumbents and two challengers). There isn’t much competition in these two precincts: PCT 2: six candidates (three incumbents and three challengers). PCT 6: five candidates (five incumbents). The good news is there is still time – up until Sept. 19 – for potential candidates to pull nomination papers and file them to the Town Clerk to qualify for placement on the Nov. 7 ballot. It’s also good news that two of the five precincts where only five candidates ran for the five seats two years ago have more than five potential candidates at the moment: seven potential candidates in Precinct 1 and six potential candidates in Precinct 2. Stay tuned. Special “Shout Outs” There were no nominations from readers this week to recognize fellow Saugonians with a “Shout Out.” So, using my editorial discretion, I recognize the girls of the Saugus Softball U12 All-Stars who were honored as special guests at Tuesday night’s Board of Selectmen’s meeting. Each of the players received a citation. The girls won the District 16 Championship – a first for a U12 in the history of Saugus Softball Little League. They went on to finish third in the Massachusetts State Championship Tournament. Hats off to the girls! Want to “Shout Out” a fellow Saugonian? This is an opportunity for our paper’s readers to single out – in a brief mention – remarkable acts or achievements by Saugus residents or an act of kindness or a nice gesture. Just send an email (mvoge@ comcast.net) with a mention in the subject line of “An Extra Shout Out.” No more than a paragraph; anything longer might lend itself to a story and/ or a photo. “Saugus Over Coffee” The next “Saugus Over Coffee” forum is set for 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 11 in the Community Room of the Saugus Public Library and will feature Precinct 9. Each of the five Town Meeting members received personal invitations mailed to their homes and emailed to them several weeks ago. Only Robert J. Long, the subject of this week’s “The Advocate Asks” column, responded to confirm his intention to attend the forum. We did not hear back from Town Meeting Members Katrina L. Berube, Judith Worthley, Robert M. Strasnick and Daniel Kelly. But for the sake of the Precinct 9 residents who plan to show up to meet their representatives, express concerns about issues affecting them in their neighborhoods and also listen to the Town Meeting members discuss their concerns, we hope the turnout of Town Meeting members is not similar to the past two forums. Only one member from Precinct 8 showed up last month, and none of the Town Meeting members from Precinct 7 showed up at the July forums. Fortunately, those forums were productive because a couple of selectmen showed up at each one and addressed the residents’ concerns. For those Saugus residents who are unfamiliar with the “Saugus Over Coffee” forums, they are cosponsored by The Saugus Advocate and the Saugus Public Library. The primary purpose is to give citizens in each of the town’s 10 precincts an opportunity to voice their concerns about top issues in their respective precincts. It also gives them an opportunity to meet their Town Meeting representatives and chat over a cup of coffee or tea. Town Meeting members will benefit by getting to know more about concerns in their precincts. Viewers of the forums videotaped by Saugus TV will also get to learn a little about the history or interesting things about the precinct being featured each month. One of my major hopes for the forums is that it spurs an interest in citizens to become potential candidates for Town Meeting in this fall’s town election. The public should keep in mind that there was a paucity of candidates for Town Meeting seats in the town elections back in 2021. In five of the 10 precincts, only five candidates ran for the five seats. That means half of the 50-member body was elected without competition. Stay tuned for more information as “Saugus Over Coffee” continues. Here is the remaining schedule: Precinct 9 – Sept. 11; Precinct 10 – Oct. 23. Please check with The Saugus Advocate or library for any changes in dates. Residents can check the programming guide on the station’s website (www.saugustv.org) for dates and times. A video of the forum will also be available for viewing on the station’s vimeo page within a day or two after the event – www.vimeo.com/ saugustelevision. Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus (HS2) is back T he Healthy Stu - dents-Healthy Saugus (HS2) Program has returned for the 23-24 School Year! The nonprofit organization will begin service starting on Friday, Sept. 22, and continue during the school year. HS2 volunteers help to offset food insecurity in households by providing a supply of nutritious food for when school lunches and breakfasts are unavailable to them on weekends. How HS2 works: ● HS2 bags are distributed at Saugus Public Schools on Fridays to take home to anyone who signs up. Bags include such items as peanut butter, canned meals/soups/tuna/ vegetables, pasta, fruit cups, cereal, oatmeal, goldfish, pretzels and granola bars. • All food is provided to children free of charge. • There is no qualification needed. It is our hope these resources will support the health, behavior and achievement of every student who participates. To sign up go here to complete online form: https://forms. gle/gmMGguycSHBdziuE9 Feel free to email HS2Saugus@gmail.com for additional information. What’s happening at the Saugus Public Library For schoolchildren looking for interesting projects and programs to participate in this fall, there’s plenty to do at the Saugus Public Library. There are some very good programs offered for grownups, too. “Sketch Artist” exhibit: This month’s art exhibit in the Reading Room features the Saugonian Luminaries of 2021, done by the Saugus Advocate Sketch Artist in the “Guess Who Got Sketched” series. For the past three years, Saugus’ only newspaper ran a weekly sketch done by the formerly secret sketch artist – unveiled this year as Joanie Allbee. These sketches depict, describe and honor prominent Saugonians. Each week, The Advocate publishes one of these works in its pages and invites readers to guess who the subject is. The accolades on each artwork provide clues for the reader to identify the subject of the sketch. Readers could guess the identity of the portrait subject and there would be a drawing from the correct answers – the person whose name was drawn would receive an award, usually a gift card to a local business. Stop by the Library’s Reading Room this month to see a sampling of sketches you might remember from past issues of The Advocate and to help celebrate some of our good friends and neighbors! Join our Teen Advisory Board: first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Teen Room; fifth grade and up. Meet with the Teen Librarian once a month to talk about what you’d like for programs and materials at the library. Your opinion matters! No registration required. Snacks provided! (sauguspubliclibrary.org – 781-2314168) Calling all Teen Club Readers: Lisa LeJeune, Young Adult/ Reference Librarian, invites members of the Teen Club to meet once a month to discuss a teen graphic novel. Interested club members can pick up copies of the book at the Main Desk. Club meetings will be held on the last Tuesday of the month, starting Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 5-5:30 p.m. in the Teen Room. Grade 5 and up – to sign up, please call 781-231-4168, come in, or sign up using the library’s Online Events Calendar. The first book will be “Pumpkinheads” by Rainbow Rowell. Just Sew! Saugonians are welcome to join a monthly sewing class for adults that is held the third Monday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Saugus Public Library. The class covers basic topics like sewing buttons, hemming clothing and mending torn fabric and will move on to more advanced topics in the coming weeks. This class is free. (See sauguspubliclibrary.org) Adult Coloring Group: Come relax with our continuing Adult Coloring Group. It’s a great opportunity to take time to unwind, be creative and have fun – no experience necessary! We have pencils and coloring pages ready and waiting… See you there! Space is limited; please call to register (781-231-4168 x 3106). The next session is Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 10 a.m. in the Brooks Room on the second floor of the library. Reaching out to Sachem sports champs Calling all former Saugus High School athletes – boys and girls – who played on regional and/or state championship teams. Saugus Public Schools officials invites you to be part of a special upcoming event planned for the fall that seeks to honor any members of Saugus High School Girls and Boys sports who were on Conference, Regional and/or State Championship teams who could come to the Saugus Middle School/High School Complex for the unveiling ceremony for new banners in the Gym. The Saugus School Committee Athletic sub-committee, along with Acting Superintendent Mike Hashem, is looking to locate Saugus High School athletes who participated on the following Conference and/or State Championship teams to invite them to the unveiling of THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 17

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 8, 2023 Page 17 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 16 the Saugus High School Championship Banners. This event will take place on Tuesday, November 21, at 6 p.m. during Saugus High Spirit Week. If you played on any of these girls’ or boys’ teams, please email Saugus School Committee Member Dennis Gould at jdgould1969@aol.com or call him at his cell phone – 6172574847. Any members of these championship Saugus High School teams in their respective sports will be welcome guests on Nov. 21. Girls Volleyball: 2021. Girls Softball: 1972, 1975, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1988, 1999, 2001, 2011, 2021 and 2023. Girls Field Hockey: 1978, 1982, 1986, 1987, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006. Girls Basketball: 1973, 1984, 1985, 1987, 2017, 2019 and 2023. Girls Soccer: 2004, 2005 and 2018. Girls Tennis: 2004, 2005 and 2006. Girls Indoor Track: 2005, 2006 and 2007. Outdoors: 2005. Cheerleading: 1984, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1997, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2012. Boys Baseball: 1969 and 1984. Boys Basketball: 1991 and 1984. Boys Hockey: 1948, 1960, 1965, 1970, 1983, 1986, 1987, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005. Boys Soccer: 1975, 1995, 1997 and 2022. Boys Golf: 1981, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2002. Boys Indoor Track: 2020. Boys Tennis: 1997 and 2007. Boys Football: 1944, 1959, 1975 and 1977. Boys Cross-Country: 1967. Bingo is back! The Kowloon Restaurant announced Bingo every Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Hong Kong Lounge. Prizes will be given away each week. A full Chinese gourmet spread is available during Bingo – featuring pupu platters, egg rolls, crab Rangoons, Saugus Wings, General Gau’s chicken, lobster sauce, fried scallops, lo mein, moo shu pork, salt & pepper calamari and sushi – along with a full bar menu, including the signature mai tais and scorpion bowls. MEG Xmas Tree Festival dates The MEG Christmas Tree Festival Committee has been meeting throughout the summer and preparing for the 2023 Christmas Tree Festival. They have already been in touch with Santa, Petting Zoo Animals and the elves Kathy and Karen. The Schedule: Nov. 3 – 3 to 8 p.m. Nov. 4 – 3 to 8 p.m. Nov. 5 – noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 10 – 3 to 8 p.m. Nov. 11 – 3 to 8 p.m. Many more surprises are in the planning stage and further information will be provided in the coming weeks!! Information for Political candidates Rachel Brugman, Operations Manager for Saugus TV, issued a statement this week to all candidates running in the town election on Nov. 7. The statement advised: –Any candidate, for any board or seat, can place a campaign slide on Saugus TV, which can be seen on Comcast Channel 8, during scheduled and non-scheduled community bulletin board times. There is no cost to place a campaign slide. Campaign slides will air in alphabetical order. Campaign slides will begin Oct. 7 and run until Nov. 7. –Saugus TV invites candidates for Saugus Board of Selectmen and Saugus School Committee to schedule a time to come to the studio (30 Main St.) to record their candidate statements. Each candidate is allowed three minutes of air time to let viewers know who they are and why they are running for office. This statement is intended to be shot in one take. We allow for on-site review of your take and will reshoot if necessary. There will be no reshoots available thereafter. There is no cost to the candidate for participating in this taping. Beginning on Sept. 11, candidates running for Saugus Board of Selectmen or Saugus School Committee that are interested in recording a statement should contact Saugus TV Operations Manager Rachel Brugman to schedule a date and time. Rachel can be reached at R.Brugman@SaugusTV.org and 781-231-2883. Deadline to record your statement is Oct.19 at 5 p.m. All candidate statements recorded will then be compiled into a single program that will air on Comcast channel 8 starting October 21. This program will air three times a day, at random times in the morning, afternoon and evening until the election is over on Nov. 7. Viewers will be able to find these airings on the Saugus TV program schedule as “Candidate Statements.” Saugus TV program schedules are available at www.saugustv.org. The statements will also be available to view on our Vimeo page at www.vimeo.com/saugustelevision –Saugus TV may tape and cablecast other organizations’ forums and/or debates, with notice at least five days prior to the event, subject to crew availability. –SCTV encourages all Saugus residents, persons associated with businesses or organizations (whether for profit or nonprofit), including candidates for any political office, to use the public access channel to communicate their political views. Candidates and other providers of political programs, as well as the programs themselves, are subject to the same policies and procedures as any other user of SCTV, including with respect to the use of the community bulletin board. Saugus TV is nonpartisan; therefore, it does not produce programs/spot(s) endorsing specific candidates or ballot questions. Veterans Food Market The Veterans Food Market will always be held on the third Wednesday of each month. The distribution point is at the Saugus Senior Center. The food market will take place from 10:30 to noon each month. ln order to ensure that we have the proper amount of food and to avoid waste, we are no longer going to make telephone calls to clients to confirm their monthly participation. lf you are on our list, we are going to assume that you will be attending. We would ask that you contact us one week in advance if you will not be participating. lf you no-show twice without notifying us, you may be dropped from our list and may not be able to participate in the future. Veterans and/or eligible dependents of Veterans must be preregistered with the Saugus Veterans’ Services Office to participate in the food market. PIease feel free to contact the Saugus Veterans’ Service Officer, Paul Cancelliere, or Nancy Stead at 781-231-4010 or email nstead@sauqus-ma. gov to register or with any additional questions. CHaRM facility is open The CHaRM facility will be open during the summer to residents on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The site is located behind the Department of Public Works at 515 Main St. Stickers are required to gain seasonal access to the site. Stickers may be purchased for $25.00 at the Department of Public Works (DPW) located at the Compost Site when making your visit to the Compost Site. The Town of Saugus accepts checks only for payment of the $25. 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. Residents may call Scott Brazis at the Solid Waste and Recycling Department at 781-2314036 with questions. Saugus Cultural Council seeks help The Saugus Cultural Council is recruiting new members. If you have a passion for arts, education, community engagement and building an inclusive community, feel free to apply. Please send a letter of interest and brief resume to the Saugus Board of Selectmen. The Saugus Cultural Council is a local agency funded by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. For more information, please contact saugusculturalcouncil@gmail.com. Sharon’s Sneaker Crew is back Sharon Genovese and her group – Sharon’s Sneaker Crew – will be walking on Oct. 1 in the Boston Marathon Dana-Farber Jimmy Fund Walk. The crew will also be sponsoring a craft fair in September. All the proceeds will be going to the Jimmy Fund. If you need more information, you can call or text Sharon at 617-9663475 or email her at sunkin1@ aol.com. Veterans bricks available The Saugus War Monument Committee, once again, is sponsoring the Buy A Brick Program to honor all those who have served their country. If you would like to purchase one in the name of someone who is presently serving or has served, in the memory of a loved one, or just for someone from your family, school, etc., the general pricing is $100 for a 4” X 8” brick (three lines) or $200 for 8” X 8” brick (five lines). Each line is a maximum of 15 characters. The improvement and upkeep of the monument on the corner of Winter and Central Streets rely on the generosity of donors through fundraising. The brick application must be in by Sept. 15 to ensure the bricks will be ready for Veterans Day. Please contact Corinne Riley at 781-231-7995 for more information and applications. First Baptist Church presents “Can We Talk…” First Baptist Church Pastor Leroy Mahoney invites troubled people to join others in a special program called “Can We Talk … Community conversations on Trauma and Healing” the first Thursday of every month from 6 to 7 p.m. at Rev. Isaac Mitchell Jr. Fellowship Hall (105 Main St. in Saugus). “Join us as we gather in community to share our stories, thoughts and feelings about whatever you are going through,” Rev. Mahoney states in a written announcement. “As always, it is a safe space to come together in community,” he says. About The Saugus Advocate We welcome press releases, news announcements, freelance articles and courtesy photos from the community. Our deadline is noon Wednesday. If you have a story idea, an article or photo to submit, please email me at mvoge@ comcast.net or leave a message at 978-683-7773. Let us become your hometown newspaper. The Saugus Advocate is available in the Saugus Public Library, the Saugus Senior Center, Saugus Town Hall, local convenience stores and restaurants throughout town. Let’s hear it! Got an idea, passing thought or gripe you would like to share with The Saugus Advocate? I’m always interested in your feedback. It’s been six and a half years since I began work at The Saugus Advocate. I’m always interested in hearing readers’ suggestions for possible stories or good candidates for “The Advocate Asks” interview of the week. Feel free to email me at mvoge@comcast.net. Do you have some interesting views on an issue that you want to express to the community? Submit your idea. If I like it, we can meet for a 15to 20-minute interview over a drink at a local coffee shop. And I’ll buy the coffee or tea. Or, if you prefer to continue practicing social distancing and be interviewed from the safety of your home on the phone or via email, I will provide that option to you as the nation recovers from the Coronavirus crisis. If it’s a nice day, my preferred site for a coffee and interview would be the picnic area of the Saugus Iron Works. National Historic Site.

Page 18 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 8, 2023 OBITUARY Daniel M. Roden O f Saugus . Died peacefully on August 31st at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Bedford at the age of 74. He was the husband of the late Rose Ann (Trudeau) Roden. Born in Malden, he was the son of the late James A. Roden and Elinor G. (Day) Roden. Dan was a lifelong resident of Saugus and graduated from Saugus high in 1967. Dan was never one to shy from duty or obligations; he immediately joined Frank Berardino MA License 31811 the US Army and volunteered for both Infantry and Airborne training. Dan served two tours of duty in Vietnam with both 4 /503rd and HHC/ 503rd 173rd Airborne Brigades, earning the rank of Sergeant. For his service he was awarded the Bronze Star along with numerous other accolades. He was sent to Fort Benning, where he finished • 24 - Hour Service • Emergency Repairs BERARDINO Plumbing & Heating Residential & Commercial Service Gas Fitting • Drain Service 617.699.9383 Senior Citizen Discount his career training Rangers in counterinsurgency. Upon his return home he joined the Local #7 Ironworkers and proudly served as a steelworker for 35 years. He was a master welder and worked on every major project in and around Boston- as well a few around the country. Dan met Ms. RoseAnn Trudeau on a blind date and immediately fell in love. They were married in 1975 and spent many happy years together, until her passing in 2003. To say Dan was an avid reader is an understatement, he consumed numerous books monthly and challenged himself on puzzle books. While he was primarily a crossword guru, he had other literary talents- he could recite the soliloquy of Henry the 5th and had a great understanding of Latin. He was truly a man of numerous skills but humble above all else. Dan’s passion for his garden and shrubbery was known to all. Dan had an enviable personal nursery and everyone who regarded it admired his green thumb. Dan loved his family, had a great bond with his grandchildren and will forever be “Grampy.” Dan was an active member of SHS Alumni Association and a member of the VFW DeFranzo Post #2346, Saugus, a life member of the 173rd Airborne Association and served on the 82nd Airborne Gavin Chapter Honor Guard. Dan also loved to volunteer with the Saugus United Parish Food Pantry. Mr. Roden is survived by his son; Sean Roden and his wife Kristen of Oakham, grandchildren; Kira, Brenna, and Nora. He was the brother of Kevin Roden and his wife Janice of Charlestown and Uncle to Julie, Tim, Brian and Scott. Relatives and friends were invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus, on Wednesday September 6. A funeral service was held at the funeral home on Thursday followed by interment at Riverside Cemetery, Saugus. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the Disabled American Veteran’s @ DAV.org. We follow Social Distancing Guidelines! Your Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $150 per paper in-town per year or $200 per paper out-of-town per year. 781 233 4446 Call now! Name_________________________________________ Address_______________________________________ City_______________ State_______ Zip ____________ CC# _______________________________ Exp. _____ Sec. code____ Advocate (City):___________________ Clip & Mail Coupon with Credit Card, Check or Money Order to: Advocate Newspapers Inc. PO Box 490407, Everett, MA 02149 CLASSIFIEDS

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 8, 2023 Page 19 1. On Sept. 8, 1903, the Quarry Workers’ International Union of North America was granted a charter by the American Federation of Labor; in what state was that union headquartered? 2. What singer was nicknamed the Empress of the Blues? 3. On Sept. 9, William Bligh was born, who commanded what ship during a mutiny? 4. How many sides does an octagon have? 5. What is the offi cial state beverage of most 1754, U.S. states: cranberry juice, lemonade or milk? 6. What author fi rst used a typewriter, saying, “It piles an awful stack of words on one page. It don’t muss things or scatter ink blots around. Of course, it saves paper”? 7. On Sept. 10, 2000, what musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber closed after over 7,000 performances on Broadway? 8. What sports event went from Bilbao, Spain to Champs-Élysées, Paris? 9. At the 2023 World Athletics Championships, in what sport did an Australian and a United States player agree to share a gold medal? 10. Where in England is the 1972 bestseller “Watership Down” – about a group of rabbits – set? 11. On Sept. 11, 2008, there was a major fi re in the Channel Tunnel; what is the tunnel’s nickname? 12. What country has the smallest population: Dominica, Monaco or Vatican City? 13. In what English book would you fi nd a pig called Old Major, who teaches the animals the song “Beasts of England”? 14. On Sept. 12, 1959, what western TV show premiered that was the fi rst regularly scheduled TV show in color? 15. What is The Rockettes’ best-known venue? 16. In the Book of Genesis, what was Lot’s wife’s name? 17. On Sept. 13, 1911, what mandolin player – known as the father of bluegrass music – was born? 18. Next year what city will be hosting the summer Olympics for the third time? 19. The last recorded person to die from smallpox was in what year: 1931, 1952 or 1978? 20. On Sept. 14, 1960, OPEC was founded; what does OPEC stand for? REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. BUYER1 Irvin, Daniel For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. SELLER1 BUYER2 Zavrl, Julie SELLER2 28 Harwich Street LLC 38 Main St. Saugus (781) 558-1091 20 Railroad Ave. Rockport (978)-999-5408 mangorealtyteam.com Saugus - tOWNHOUSE FOR RENT 14 Norwood St. Everett (781)-558-1091 Saugus 34 EUSTIS ST. SAUGUS Sun, Sept 10 12-2pm You will be stunned the very moment you enter into this townhouse. This spacious townhouse has a kitchen that has been tastefully renovated with the past 5 years and impeccably maintained since. The large eat in kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, granite countertops. The open concept floor plan is perfect for entertaining. 2 assigned parking with ample visitor parking are just a few more perks to mention. Easy and low maintenance living. 2 cats ok. No Smoking, This will not last. Great credit score and references required $2,900. CALL/TEXT Sue 617-877-4553 Commercial Rental ROCKLAND If your dreaming of starting your own business, this space is for you. This professional office or retail space is located on busy Union Street right outside of Rockland Center. Space has two front entrances and one rear exit. There are two rest rooms. Additional storage space in the basement! Multiple parking spaces in the rear of the building. Tenant pays their own electricity and heating costs. Exterior maintenance (snow plowing and landscaping) is shared with adjoining tenant. High traffic and strong visibility location close to the areas major highways. Flexible terms for start-up business. Parking for these two units will be out back or on side of building, not in front, and there is plenty! Large basement for storage included in lease. Other uses are permitted with special permit. Lessee to conduct due diligence with Rockland building department $1,750. CALL/TEXT Peter 781-820-5690 Commercial et par ot ot t parking. Documented re pdated at d at d upd pd allows yo dated. T dated g ted. T investment. Favorable lease terms for this corner location. $200,000. ottery allows yoottery allows yo m all g ment ment ted. Two r . Two r . Two Saugus Ctr location! Are you ready to move into this newly remodeled 5 bedroom Colonial. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout. From your kitchen window you will view the historic Victorian spires of the Saugus Town Hall. From your first-floor main bedroom you will see historic recently restored Round Hill Park. Outside of your front door you will find easy access to the Northern Strand rail trail, the MBTA bus, and local businesses. Stainless steel appliances, a farmers sink and granite counter tops glisten under recessed first floor lighting. State of the art programable heat pump provides energy efficient yearround temperature control. All new bathrooms with first floor laundry hookup. New plumbing, wiring, and newly recent vinyl clad windows. Spacious basement, with storage. Fully electrified 10' x 20' custom built shed. $779,000 CALL/TEXT Peter 781-820-5690 Business Opportunity LYNN MANGO Realty is offering a great opportunity to acquire a long established active restaurant/bar with common victualer/all alcohol license in a prime down town Lynn location. The owner of this business is retiring after 29 years of success at this location. Loyal customer base. Kitchen facilities updated. Two rest rooms. Seats 92/ Plenty of offstreet parking. Documented revenue for both food, liquor and lottery allows you to have a quick return on your nt/ t/ t/ cense in a ri ense in a e owner of owner of . Two rest rooms. Seats n. Loyal c cation. Lo cation. Loyal c on. Loyal c mented rev ms. Seats ense in a pri owner of this business at this location. Lo . T siness siness ss ss ss s is r ow tir ow ow s is retir tir n. Loyal customer b r b MOVE RIGHT IN..This Spectacular sun-filled home with exceptional flow. Details matter & this lovely home is brimming with great potential and character. Walk into a screened in porch & read your favorite book or just have your favorite drink w/ a friend or family member. The kitchen leads and flows into the living & dining room that offers gleaming hardwood floors & a full bath on the first floor. The second floor has 3 generous bedrooms that have hardwood floors with an additional new full bath. The roof is approximately 2 years old. The Driveway can park 3-4 cars tandem, Easy access to public transportation, 20 minutes from Boston, close to shopping malls & restaurants. Saugus is an energetic town featuring new schools, low property tax rate. Something this sweet will not last. $599,000. CALL/TEXT Sue 617-877-4553 Condo for Rent W. PEABODY You will be stunned the very moment you enter into this condo. This spacious unit is like new and has been tastefully renovated with the past 5 years and impeccably maintained since. The large eat in kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, granite countertops. The open concept floor plan is perfect for entertaining Assigned garage space and ample visitor parking are just a few more perks to mention. Easy and low maintenance living. this is true value and convenience at its best. This fantastic W Peabody location is ideal for commuters boasting access to Rte 1 and I 95 and is just minutes away from the North Shore Mall. Condo has a function room, a beautiful pool, tennis courts and more. No Pets, No Smoking, This will not last. ffers stain fers stain ountertop ect for en ect for en e at e a tor or ow w maintenance e at w maintenancew maintenance e at intenance untertops st a few m cab ss cab ab fers stainless ss untertops. The open con on ect for entertaining Assigned garage or parking are just a few m ed garage Studio Condo, 1 Bed/bath. Currently vacant. Condo must sell as owner bath. bath. occupied, per condo rules. FHA approved. This condo is a professionally managed unit, with a pool, dog park, gazebo, and parking. H/P accessible via elevator. Restaurants and bus route nearby within walking distance..... $235,000. ondo is a professionally ma t, with a pool, dog p , p ed, p d it, k do d o o , per condo rule ondo rule t, with a pool, dog p kiing. H/P do is a pro ondo is a o is a do is a pro o is a pro ool, dog p ondo rules. F o rules. F o rules. FH onall do is a professionalldo is a ool y ma o must sell as owner o rules. FHA app o must o must o o o owner r pp Condo for Sale LYNN The market is starting to shift and many property owners are seeking to find out what their property is worth, and put their homes on the market while it's favorable. Would you like to learn the benefits of Mango Realty “Coming Soon” and “Concierge Programs”? Reach out now! Call/Text Sue 617-877-4553 ADDRESS 28 Harwich St CITY Saugus DATE 08.17.23 Check our Google Reviews Had a wonderful experience with selling my property. Total professionals and very fair. ~Al DiNardo~ PRICE 590000 ANSWERS C NTRA UNDER CONTRACT DER CONTRACT CONTRA CONT CO TRAC CO TRACTONTRACTCONTRACT CONT ACT CONTRACT ONTRAC NDER ONTRAC NDER ONTRACT ONT AC ONT O O U UNDE UNDER UNDER UND NDE NDE TRACT TRACT ER R DER ER CT NDER UNDERUNDER UNDER UNDER UNDE TRA T NDER RENTED RE TEDRENTED RENTED RENTED RENTE R NTED RENTED R ENT ENTED ED D CON RACTONTRACTTRACT NDER CONTRACC NTRACTCONTR C UNDER CONTRACT UNDER O TRAC UNDER ONTRAC UNDER NTRACT 1. Vermont (Barre) 2. Bessie Smith 3. HMS Bounty 4. Eight 5. Milk 6. Mark Twain 7. “Cats” 8. The 2003 Tour de France bicycle race 9. Women’s pole vault 10. Southern England’s Downs (hills) 11. Chunnel 12. Vatican City (a city-state surrounded by Rome) 13. “Animal Farm” by George Orwell 14. “Bonanza” 15. Radio City Music Hall in NYC 16. She does not have a name. 17. Bill Monroe 18. Paris 19. 1978 20. Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries

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SAUGUS - 10 rm Split Entry offers 10 rms, 2 kitchens, gorgeous kitchen with granite counters, 3 full baths, lvrm w/gas fireplace, main bdrm w/custom bathrm & 2 walk-in closets, cental air, finished lower level – great for the extended family, deck, AG pool, 1 c garage, cul-de-sac location......$899,900. SAUGUS - 9+ rm Colonial offers 2 ½ baths, updated kit w/granite counters, 1st floor famrm w/gas fireplace and sliders to sunroom w/glass ceiling w/slider to stone patio, 1st floor office, main bedrm w/gas fireplace & priv bath, central air, 2 c garage, farmer’s porch, located on cul-de-sac...............................................................$949,900. SAUGUS - 7 room, 3-4 bedroom Colonial featuring eat-in kitchen with newer flooring, entertainment size dining room, wood flooring, convenient 1st floor bdrm, sunroom, corner, level yard, located just outside Saugus Center.........$499,900. SAUGUS - 1st AD - Sparkling 2 bedroom condo located in Clifton Arms Complex, nicely renovated unit offer quartz kitchen counters, new carpeting, great open concept, hardwood flooring, spacious lvrm w/slider to balcony, extra storage, great location - great unit!..........$355,000. SAUGUS - 1st AD - Wonderful 9 rm Cape offers 5+ bedrooms, 3 baths, fireplace lvrm, open concept, office, finished lower level, great sunroom, inground pool with cement patio, 1 car garage, large, corner lot, located just outside Saugus Center… .................$799,000. LYNN - 6 NEWLY COMPLETED STORE FRONT FACADES offers consisting of two condos. ALL occupied – great income, minimal expenses make this a great investment, 1031 tax exchange, etc, centrally located, close to public transportation…$2,799,900. Saugus’s newest condo complex featuring 2 bedrooms, bright and sunny, fully appliance, eat-in kitchen with granite counters and ceramic tile flooring, NEW central air and GAS heat, NEW windows, wood flooring, freshly painted, off street parking, coin-op laundry…...........................................................$329,900. COMING SOONCOMING SOON BRAND NEW CONSTRUCTION COLONIAL LOCATED ON A NICE SIDE STREET NOT FAR FROM THE CENTER OF TOWN. 4 BEDROOM, 3.5 BATH WITH HARDWOOD THROUGH-OUT. BEAUTIFUL KITCHEN AND BATHS. EXQUISITE DETAIL AND QUALITY BUILD. GARAGE UNDER. SAUGUS CALL KEITH FOR MORE DETAILS 781-389- 0791 MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE FOR SALE-NEW CONSTRUCTION ONE OF A KIND CONTEMPORARY MODERN HOME WITH AMAZING VIEWS OF PILLINGS POND, 4590 SQFT. OPEN CONCEPT, 3 LEVELS, 4 BEDS, 6 BATHS, TOP OF THE LINE MATERIALS AND FINISHES, HOME THEATER, WORK-OUT ROOM AND SO MUCH MORE! LYNNFIELD CALL DANIELLE 978-987-9535 LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED AGENTS WHO WANT A NO HASSLE, NO NONSENSE OFFICE. WE ARE LOOKING FOR AGENTS WHO WANT TO MAKE A DECENT PAY WITHOUT PAYING HIGH FEES. ARE YOU A GO GETTER? PERHAPS FOR SALE FOR SALECOMMERCIAL SPACE GREAT BUSINESS OR DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY. SAL'S DRY CLEANERS. BUYERS TO PERFORM DUE DILIGENCE REGARDING ZONING/USAGE. EVERETT $999,900 CALL ANTHONY 857-246-1305 BI-LINGUAL? WILLING TO GO ABOVE AND BEYOND? CALL US TODAY! KEITH 781-389-0791 UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT FOR SALE- CHARMING 4 BED, 2 BATH CAPE WITH GREAT SPACE AND FLOW. UPDATED KITCHEN WITH GRANITE, 2 BEDS AND A BATH DOWN AND 2 BEDS AND A BATH UP. EXERCISE ROOM IN BASEMENT. GREAT LOCATION AND YARD. LYNNFIELD $649,999 CALL JUSTIN 978-815-2610 SOLD UNDER CONTRACT YOUNG ONE BEDROOM IN GOOD CONDITION IN A DESIRABLE PARK WITH 2 PARKING SPOTS. SOLD AS IS. SUBJECT TO PROBATE DANVERS $119,900 CALL ERIC 781-223-0289 UNDER CONTRACT FOR SALE- TOP FLOOR 2 BED, 1.5 BATH UNIT WITH SPACIOUS KITCHEN AND NEW APPLIANCES. LARGE DINING AND LIVING ROOMS WITH CROWN MOLDING. MAIN BEDROOM HAD DOUBLE CLOSETS AND A HALF BATH. NEWER VINYL PLANK FLOORING THROUGH OUT. CONDO FEE INCLUDES HEAT AND HOT WATER. SMALL PETS ALLOWED. ADDITIONAL STORAGE & 2 DEEDED PARKING. AMESBURY $299,900 BRANDI 617-462-5886 LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL? CALL ERIC ROSEN 781-223-0289 FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS FOR SALE-RARE FIND! BRAND NEW HOME FEATURING 3 BEDS, 3 BATHS, QUALITY CONSTRUCTION THROUGHOUT. FLEXIBLE FLOOR PLAN. OPEN CONCEPT, CATHEDRAL CEILINGS, SS APPLIANCES, LARGE ISLAND, SLIDER TO DECK. MAIN BED HAS 2 CUSTOM CLOSETS AND EN SUITE. FINISHED WALK OUT LL OPEN FOR FUTURE EXPANSION. SAUGUS $859,900 CALL DEBBIE: 617-678-9710 FOR SALE-6 BED, 3 BATH COLONIAL. FIREPLACE LIVING ROOM. LARGE BEDROOMS UP-STAIRS, NEEDS SOME TLC. 2 CAR GARAGE LARGE 5 ACRE LOT. BOXFORD $589,900 CALL DEBBIE FOR DETAILS 617-678-9710

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