SAUGUS NEVER FORGET: 25th Anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks Vol. 28, No.36 -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 781-233-4446 Friday, September 11, 2026 A NEW VOKE OPENS Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School Superintendent David DiBarri joined the new school mascot, Sir Northy, in welcoming students and staff back to school in a new $335 million building in Wakefi eld that will serve a dozen communities north of Boston, including Saugus. Please see inside for more photos and the story. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) Saugus Celebrates Founder’s Day Town will honor its two “persons of the year” on the steps in front of Saugus Town Hall tomorrow at High Noon By Mark E. Vogler C ommunity pride and spirit will be on full display tomorrow (Saturday, Sept. 12) at Saugus Center as the town celebrates its 45th Annual Founder’s Day. Residents and visitors are expected to pack Central Street tomorrow from Town Hall toward the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site for the town’s biggest community and fund-raising event of the year, which will last from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The signature event will Home of the Week Offered at $869,900 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate Formerly Carpenito Real Estate SAUGUS – This Beautiful and spacious RANCH offers exceptional living. The heart of the home is the updated kitchen with granite countertops and built in features, Step down to a formal dining room, oversized living room with Palladian windows. beamed ceiling. Large deck off the back overlooking the back yard. Finished lower level offers a fantastic 4 room in-law with 2bedroom, kitchenette and full bath ideal for the extended family or guests. There is also a Dedicated laundry room and family room. Incredible backyard designed for entertaining features include a covered patio, above-ground pool, garden area and plenty of space to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Situated on a corner lot with two driveways in the desirable Lynnhurst location. This home offers the perfect combination of comfort and versatility and convenience. (781) 233-7300 335 Central St. Saugus commonmoves.com ©2024 BHH Affiliates, LLC, An independently owned and operated franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of Columbia Insurance Company, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. Equal Housing Opportunity. come at High Noon from a platform set up on the steps of Saugus Town Hall, where past recipients of the “Person of the Year Award” will gather as the town honors two Saugus residents as “Woman of the Year” and “Man of the Year” for 2026. A past recipient will read a biography of the new “Person of the Year,” highlighting that person’s past volunteer activities which led to the betterment of Saugus. Last year’s recipients were Nancy Prag and Eugene Decareau. The award became a key part of Saugus Founder’s Day in 1989. Since 1993, separate awards have been presented to a woman and a man who were selected for the honor, which is determined by a meeting of past recipients. Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree calls Founder’s Day “a cherished tradition that brings together current and former Saugus residents year after year.” “It’s a highlight of our community calendar, and I’m looking forward to a big turnout for this must-attend event that helps make Saugus such a special place to call home,” he said. Vendors at booths will sell handmade crafts, jewelry, clothing and various items. Local civic groups will share important information about what they do and how resiFOUNDER’S DAY | SEE PAGE 2 Established 1978 Mid-grade Regular 4.04 4.57 5.64 $4.78 Full Service ULS $5.059 Order online at angelosoil.com Kerosene Now Available! FLEET CARD Check Out Our LOW PRICES!
Page 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 11, 2026 Saugus DAR Prepares for 6th (Editor’s Note: The Parson Roby Chapter of the DAR issued the following press release this week.) P reparations for the 6th Annual Veteran’s Day Field of Flags to be placed on the lawn of Veterans Park at the corner of Winter St. and Central St. (not the Saugus Town Hall) to honor and remember all veterans on November 11, 2026 is underway. The Parson Roby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is sponsoring this event to honor all veterans, living or deceased, including those currently serving. Annual Veteran’s Day Field of Flags American flags may be sponsored through the Parson Roby Chapter DAR at a cost of $5 each. The flags will be placed at Veterans Park prior to Nov. 11th and will wave throughout the week until Nov. 12th with your veteran’s name on the flag. Flags may be sponsored to honor a family member, friend, neighbor, or employee who has served or is currently serving our country. The deadline to sponsor flags is October 30th. You may send a check ($5 per flag) made payable to Parson Roby Chapter along “WE’RE STILL HERE!” Since 1947 MALDEN AUTO BODY Book online: Maldenauto.com 49 Robin St., Everett, MA 617-389-3030 * Maldenab@yahoo.com Over 79 years of exceptional service! Massone Family Owned & Operated with the information of the veteran – Name/Rank/Branch of Service/Years or War if known and mail to Treasurer, 27 Pearson St., Saugus, MA 01906. After 12 noon on Nov. 11th, you can pick up your sponsored flag to either keep or put on a grave. We will have a table at Founder’s Day so stop by for a chance to win Topsfield Fair tickets. 2021 was our first year sponsoring the Field of Flags and it has been a huge success. So many members of the community stopped by to thank us in remembering our veterans this way. There were over 140 flags sponsored with veteran’s names waving in the wind and we hope for many more veterans to be sponsored this year. REMEMBER OUR VETERANS! All proceeds from the Veteran’s Field of Flags will support the Daughters of the American Revolution’s mission to preserve American history and secure Americans’ future through education and promoting patriotism. For more information on how to sponsor a flag or in joining the Parson Roby Chapter DAR, please email parsonroby.saugusdar@ gmail.com. LAST YEAR’S FOUNDER’S DAY HEROES: Nancy Prag and Eugene Decareau displayed their “Person of the Year” Awards at the 44th Annual Saugus Founder’s Day celebration. At noon tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 12, the town will honor the 2026 recipients. (Saugus Advocate file photo by Mark E. Vogler) FOUNDER’S DAY | FROM PAGE 1 dents can get involved. The Saugus Police Department, Saugus Fire Department, Saugus Health Department and representatives from numerous organizations and businesses will also be on hand for Founder’s Day. Visitors will be able to enjoy meals and tasty treats from various food booths that will be run by Saugus school groups and youth organizations. Proceeds from food purchases will help to support student activities throughout the school year. Some of the student-run booths will feature games, such as a dunk tank, fast pitch and pie-in-the-face, as well as many raffles and giveaways. The town’s Youth & Recreation Department coordinates many of the youth-led activities, food booths and community engagement elements of Founder’s Day, a beloved Saugus tradition which dates back to 1979. Youth & Recreation also manages vendor and organization table applications for participation in the event. Local entertainment will include performances by the Theatre Company of Saugus, the Memorylaners and Tae Kwon Do.
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 11, 2026 Page 3 Town welcomes the arrival of new fi re truck (Editor’s Note: The following story is based on a press release issued by the Saugus Town Manager’s Offi ce.) T own Manager Scott Crabtree and Fire Chief Michael Newbury recently announced the arrival of a new Saugus fire engine, which they said will improve the Saugus Fire Department’s ability to safely respond to emergencies and provide a major benefi t to residents for years to come. Measuring 31 feet long and weighing 46,500 pounds, Engine 1 carries up to 750 gallons of water and was custom-made based on the Saugus Fire Department’s needs. Engine 1 features a heavy-duty Enforcer chassis and TAK 4 independent suspension system designed for maximum maneuverability and tight turning radiuses. The fi re engine boasts a galvanized steel frame and is outfi tted with state-of-the-art hoses, breathing apparatus, thermal imaging cameras and other lifesaving equipment that fi refi ghters utilize on a day-today basis. Firefi ghters are training on the new Engine 1, which was custom-built by Pierce Manufacturing to meet the Saugus Fire Department’s specifications. Engine 1 will replace a Fire Engine 1: The new fi re truck that recently arrived in Saugus replaces a 14-year-old pumper as a frontline apparatus piece and will be headquartered at the Essex Street Fire Station. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) 14-year-old pumper as a frontline apparatus piece and be headquartered at the Essex Street Fire Station, with the older engine being downgraded as a spare pumper. Saugus Fire Chief Newbury commended Town Manager Crabtree for always prioritizing community health and safety, noting that the Saugus Fire Department’s entire frontline fl eet has been replaced under his watch. “I want to thank the Town Manager for his steadfast commitment to public safety,” Chief Newbury said. “Consistently updating our fi re apparatus and equipment helps to keep our fi refi ghters safe on duty, while ensuring our residents receive the highest level of protection on calls for service.” Town Manager Crabtree credited Chief Newbury for his leadership and vision to advocate for critical public safety capital improvement projects, such as new fire engines and ladder trucks. He also thanked the Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee and Town Meeting for their continued backing of these important community initiatives. “Replacing aging fi re apparatus with modern vehicles like Engine 1 ensures that our fi refi ghters have the necessary tools to protect both themselves and our residents more eff ectively,” Town Manager Crabtree said. “I truly appreciate the Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee, Town Meeting, and residents for standing united to improve public safety in our Town.” Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net MORE SUPP MORE SOLUTIONS. LESS WORR PP OLUTIONS. RR. Clear answers, faster decisions, and a t to get things done. We make it easy for Because here, easy means more. r o ge t. EverettBank.com
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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 11, 2026 Page 5 Big Y Foods, Inc. is back in Saugus B ig Y Foods, Inc. made its offi cial return to Saugus this week, with a “Grand Opening” yesterday (Thursday, Sept. 10). Its last store in Saugus closed about fi ve years ago after having opened on Route 1 in Saugus in 2016. The building at 357 Broadway, which was supposed to house an Amazon Fresh grocery store, which never opened, has been totally remodeled for the new store. The Grand Opening follows “a soft opening” that the store held late last month, according to Store Director Bob D’Amico, a Saugus resident who has worked for 10 years for Big Y and previously for Hannaford Supermarkets, which Big Y had acquired. The Saugus location is the second of two new stores to open in the state this year, according to a company press release. The opening created 100 full-time and part-time jobs in the area, and hiring for the location is ongoing. main focused on the future, investing in communities, creating jobs and expanding access to fresh, local, high-quality food. Our knowledgeable team looks forward to earning the trust of Saugus shoppers and building lasting relationships throughout the community.” Founded in 1936 by brothBob D’Amico, an 18-year resident of Saugus, said he’s glad to be working in town again, this time as the store director of the new Big Y Foods at 357 Broadway (Route 1 South). He worked at the last Big Y store in Saugus, which closed about fi ve years ago. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) “As Big Y celebrates its 90th anniversary, the opening of our Saugus store represents both a proud milestone and an exciting step forward,” Michael D’Amour, president and CEO of Big Y, said in a press release. “While we are honoring a legacy that began in 1936, we reers Paul and Gerald D’Amour, the family-owned chain takes its name from a “Y” intersection in Chicopee, where two converging roads form the letter. Big Y currently employs more than 10,000 workers across the Northeast. The new store in Saugus features a bakery, a full-service butcher shop and a seafood department equipped with deliveries six days a week. In addition to grab-and-go options, the kitchen and deli off er pizza, fi sh and chips, sushi and madeto-order sandwiches. Saugus selectmen last week approved a Common Victualer’s License for Big Y to operate. The store will be open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Selectmen also approved 20 seats to be located inside and another eight outdoor seats To stock its shelves, the supermarket partnered with several local vendors. The location carries baked goods from JesGerry 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 SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available sica’s Brick Oven, dips from Cedar’s Mediterranean Foods and produce from Little Leaf Farms and Wilson Farm. Its meat and seafood departments feature products from Demakes Brothers and Yankee Trader Seafood, alongside regional favorites like Boston Honey Company products and Mi Niña Tortilla Chips. PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 11, 2026 A New School for a New School Year T The 2026-27 academic year began with excitement for Saugus students attending the new Northeast metro Tech By Mark E. Vogler he 118 Saugus students who returned to class last week at the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School couldn’t have asked for a better way to begin their new school year. They were among 1,495 students from 12 different communities who walked through the doors of a brand-new $335 million, 380,000-square-foot building – double the space of the old Voke School they left when they went on summer vacation. “I’m excited to have this space for our last year,” said Sabryna Serra, a senior student from Saugus enrolled in the Plumbing Program. “There’s so much more light, so many windows. Kids will learn more; the environment is better and more engaging,” Serra said. Longtime Superintendent David DiBarri said last week that he’s getting a lot of positive feedback from students walking into the building for the first time. “Some of the freshmen when they come in say ‘I feel like I’m in college,’” DiBarri said last week during an interview while conducting a tour of The new Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School opened last week in Wakefield. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) the new building. “I like that vibe – that kids feel like they are in a higher level institution and are more mature than high school kids,” he said. Voke staff are as impressed about the new Voke School as the students. “This is amazing,” said Erika DeVincent, a Dental Assisting Instructor who lives in Saugus who has been on the Voke staff for five years. She is one 15 Saugus residents working as teachers and staff members at the school. “The incredible amount of space, combined with the newest and most innovative techJ& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. nology, is going to make such a difference for our students,” DeVincent said. “Our new school will give our students an opportunity to learn in an environment that is much closer to what they will experience in the real world. It will better prepare them for their future careers and give them the confidence and skills they need to succeed,” she said. DeVincent, a 2007 Saugus High School graduate, has strong family ties to the Voke. She attended night school in 2009 for dental assisting at the old Voke. Her mother is a gradS 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 THE LIVING WALL: Northeast Metro Tech School Superintendent David DiBarri said luscious green plants sprouting from within a massive wooden frame help to reduce the overall carbon footprint of the building. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Designing and Constructing Ideas that are “Grounds for Success” Landscaping uate from Cosmo in the Class of 1980 and her son Steven is a sophomore in the Electrical Program at the school. “He thinks the new school is amazing! He is excited for more learning space and a new shop; in addition he is happy to have the large multi-purpose room with new mats that will be used for wrestling,” DeVincent said. Saugus Attorney Peter A. Rossetti Jr., secretary and the town’s longtime representative to the Northeast Metro Tech School Committee, said he is impressed with the Voke’s new facilities, but wishes that more Saugus kids could attend the school. “I am thrilled to see the new school. It is magnificent, and I am sure the school will educate our students to the highest level possible. It is truly amazing how great the facility is and what our students will accomplish there,” Rossetti said. p - da - den em no and Erika DeVincent, a Dental Assisting Instructor from Saugus, said she is awed by “The incredible amount of space” that’s available to students in the new Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School, which opened last week. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) brightest students are being overlooked because the new state-mandated admissions system is based solely on chance, not on students’ capabilities, desires, or abilities,” Rossetti said. “Some of the students are there just because they don’t want to attend their current school, not because they want a vocational education. It is a shame that some of the best students we have had apply were turned down or waitlisted solely because of a computer lottery,” he said. Several Voke students shared their first impressions of the new school: Noah DiPiero, a junior student in the Auto Technology NEW SCHOOL | SEE PAGE 7
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 11, 2026 Page 7 Birthdays are special at the Senior Center A vigil for Susan “Su” Taraskiewicz, a victim in 34-year-old unsolved murder, is set for tomorrow T he murder of Susan “Su” Taraskiewicz, a 27-year-old Northwest AUGUST BIRTHDAYS: The Saugus Senior Center recognized 25 residents who celebrated their birthdays collectively at the Senior Center last month. Pictured above are all the August birthday celebrants. Pictured from left to right: First row: Rocky Tedeschi, Connie Federico, Pauline Nelson, Avis McLennan, Iodette Arruda, Rena George, Diane Sutera, Lorraine Martel, Laura Taglieri, Julie Finn, Janice Rinaldi and Anne Flint; second row: Jim Pambianchi, Renee O’Donnell, Charlie Varney, Linda Murphy, Chris Wawrzynowicz, Mary Houten, Marianne Venezia, Lucille Sasso, Mike Dickerson, Shelly D’Eon, Mike Capozzi, Vanessa Byrne and Lillian Zeitz. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) (Editor’s Note: Saugus Senior Center Director Laurie Davis submitted the following article.) T he Saugus Senior Center celebrated its monthly birthday celebration on Friday, August 28, with 25 birthday celebrants in attendance. This special event was generously sponsored by an anonymous donor who wanted to make NEW SCHOOL | FROM PAGE 6 Program: “It’s a big step up from the old school. The shop space is great; the layout is so much better. It makes me want to work hard.” Sophia D’Amelio, a senior in the Dental Assisting Program: “The school is beautiful, safe, and spacious. There is so much new equipment and technology to learn about. Dental Assisting has all-new X-ray equipment. It’s going to give us better opportunities.” Evan Manuel, a freshman in the Exploratory Program: “It’s huge; it looks very nice. I was lucky to go to a new middle school. Now this school, I’m lucky. The trades are more what sure all of the celebrants had a wonderful time celebrating their birthdays. We sincerely thank our anonymous donor for their generosity and kindness. It is because of thoughtful people like you that help make our Senior Center such a wonderful place for our community. The Senior Center recognizes birthdays on the last Friday of each month with a speI want to do; I’m glad I’m here.” Isabella Gori, a senior in the Plumbing Program: “It feels more high-tech. There are four new shops and more career choices. Everything is upgraded.” Here are some of the highlights from The Saugus Advocate tour of the new Voke School: • “A Living Wall” – along a wall in a first floor hallway, luscious green plants sprout from within a massive wooden frame that gives the room an earthy feel. The plants are there for more than aesthetics: to reduce the overall carbon footprint of the building, according to DiBarri. • A “multipurpose center” is located on the second floor. DiBarri said the decision to cial group celebration. Each birthday recipient receives a complimentary pizza lunch, cake, ice cream, and a souvenir group photo. If you would like to sponsor a birthday celebration in honor of someone special, please stop by the Senior Center office and let us know. We would be happy to help you make someone’s birthday extra special! switch from a traditional auditorium to a “multipurpose center” with collapsible seating saved the Voke school district a million dollars in addition to providing multiple options for use of the space: for athletics and cultural events. • A second floor roof deck with artificial turf provides outdoor space for classroom instruction or special events • A cafeteria with a capacity to serve 450 students on modern, foldable tables with chairs attached • Outdoor walkway around the media center, which allows students to sit outside and read a book or decompress –Individual spaces provided for a student-run restaurant, Airlines worker from Saugus, remains unsolved after 34 years. Members of Taraskiewicz’ family will join retired investigators and community supporters at Constitution Beach in East Boston tomorrow at noon for a special vigil to honor her life, remember the 34th anniversary of her murder and renew the public call for justice. The anniversary vigil will also launch a statewide public awareness campaign designed to generate fresh media attention, encourage new leads and remind the public that Taraskiewicz’ murder remains unsolved. A $250,000 reward remains active. Representatives from the District Attorney’s Office and current and retired law enforcement officers are expected to attend, according to Dianne C. Braley, an author who is writing about the case and who has also organized the vigil. Taraskiewicz, 27, worked as a baggage supervisor for Northwest Airlines at Logan International Airport. At the time of her murder, a largescale credit card theft operation was taking place inside the airport. She disappeared a student-run bank and a student-run store to complement respective educational programs at the school • A cosmetology shop that is open to the public and offers many services • Throughout the building, there is artwork that reflects the 12 cities and towns that make up the school district and School Committee that oversees Northeast Metro Tech. There are circles embedded in the floor with the names of the communities. One giant curved wall contains pictures from each of the communities, including one depicting a big millwheel at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. “We keep reinforcing to the cities and towns that we’re a part of you – NOT FORGOTTEN: Family, friends and investigators will hold a vigil on Constitution Beach in East Boston tomorrow to honor the memory of Susan “Su” Taraskiewicz, the victim of a 1992 unsolved murder. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) after leaving work on Sept. 13, 1992, to make a nightly run to the local sub shop on behalf of her coworkers. About 30 hours later, Taraskiewicz’ body was discovered in the trunk of her Toyota Tercel at Bravo Automotive in Revere. She was a 1983 Saugus High School graduate and was still living at home with her parents at the time of the murder. Anyone with information about her murder is asked to call the State Police at 617727-8817. we’re not just one entity,” DiBarri said. “All of these photos and designs were by our design visual students – who were juniors and seniors from last year. Now, they get to come back to school to see their designs come to life.” • Each floor has a different color. The ground floor features an earth tone to blend in with the ledge. The second floor is green to blend in with the tree line. The third floor is blue for the sky. And the fourth floor is yellow for the sun. • The new school has a television studio, something that the old school last had in the 1970s. • Rigorous security: The school is always locked. The public is not allowed into the school without security clearance.
Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 11, 2026 Saugus Sports Roundup: Sachems ready to kick off Bluestein era against Cambridge By Dom Nicastro T he fall season is getting into full swing at Saugus High, and this week brings the official beginning of a new era for the Sachems football program. First-year head coach Greg Bluestein and the Sachems open their season Thursday, Sept. 10, at Cambridge Rindge & Latin at 6 p.m., giving Saugus its first opportunity to put a new system and a new culture to the test. Elsewhere, Saugus volleyball is navigating a rebuilding season with just two varsity returners, while the girls soccer team opened with a competitive loss to Salem. The boys soccer team, meanwhile, enters its second season under coach Josh Crespo looking to turn a hardworking group into a more structured unit. Football opens Bluestein era Bluestein has spent his first preseason installing much more than an offensive or defensive system. The new Saugus coach said one of the most encouraging developments has been seeing players embrace the standards his staff is trying to establish. “The culture is being set the way that we want it,” Bluestein said. “Kids really are buying into what we’re doing and the new standards that we have; they’re doing so at a high level.” That commitment, he said, extends from the seniors through the freshmen. “They’re taking the little things seriously,” Bluestein said. Now comes Cambridge Rindge & Latin. There isn’t an abundance of scouting material available this early in the season. Bluestein said he has one game of Cambridge film obtained through a mutual exchange. He has also studied last year’s material and any coaching changes while preparing for an opponent he expects to have plenty of speed. “They are a fast team. They’re talented,” Bluestein said. “They throw the ball well. They have a couple of good running backs.” Saugus will try to contain those backs and force Cambridge to win through the air while seeing how its own skill players match up. The Sachems’ offensive line will feature Dante Vazquez at left tackle, Evan Tran at left guard, Moses Guadalupe Perez at center, Cooper Middleton at right guard and Steph Cazeau at right tackle. It’s an inexperienced group, with some players moving from running back and other positions to the line to better fit the new scheme. Bluestein credited offensive line coaches with helping accelerate their development during a short preseason. “They’ve done a really good job of taking it, owning it, running with it, and really improving throughout camp,” Bluestein said. Many of those linemen will also see significant defensive snaps. Tran and Middleton are working at defensive end, while Guadalupe Perez and Cazeau are defensive tackles. Vazquez could also see time at defensive tackle. Jacob Boyce will rotate into the offensive line and also play linebacker. At linebacker, Dawin Camilo Grullon returns after finishing last season strongly, and sophomore Isaiah Santiago is expected to receive snaps. The secondary includes Ryan Moreira and Fernando Avila Bonilla at corner, with freshman RHODJ Laguerre among the players at safety. Quarterback Eli Fialho may also see defensive snaps at strong safety as Saugus works around some early injuries. Fialho has particularly impressed his new coach during camp. “He’s been an unbelievable leader,” Bluestein said. “He’s been super, super positive, holding people accountable, demanding, trying to pull up the young guys and really getting them to buy into what we’re doing.” Bluestein added that Fialho is throwing the ball “really, really well” and has improved his mobility. His targets should include Moreira and senior captain Paxton Ferraro, along with freshman Dicky Nuzzo III, who has impressed the staff with his hands despite Fialho putting plenty of velocity on the football. Laguerre and freshman Leo Exantus are also emerging options. The backfield could feature Camilo Grullon, Santiago and Ferraro. Pablo Dejesus is recovering from a minor injury and was considered a game-time decision for Thursday. Saugus will be missing a few players in the opener for various reasons, but Bluestein said there are no season-ending injuries among them. “We’re still trying to figure out who we are athletically,” Bluestein said. “We’re going to put out our best game plan on Thursday and rock with what we have.” Volleyball rebuilding around Cruz, Foley Saugus girls volleyball coach Mikayla Niles knows this season will require patience. The Sachems have just two returning varsity players, meaning nearly the entire roster is experiencing varsity volleyball for the first time. Saugus dropped its opener, 3-0, to Winthrop, but Niles came away encouraged by several individual performances and believes the team’s potential is greater than the opening result might suggest. Senior captain Aiyana Cruz remains the centerpiece. “She played phenomenal, all around, hitting, passing, serving,” Niles said of the Winthrop match. “She played a really good game.” Niles believes Cruz possesses the versatility and skill to play at the college level. She can fill virtually any role on the floor, and her leadership is equally important to a young roster. “She knows it too, but she doesn’t carry it like that either,” Niles said. “She’s such a team player. She picks her girls up. That’s why she’s a captain.” Her fellow captain is sophomore Ava Foley, a middle hitter whom Niles put into the varsity lineup as a freshman last season knowing the experience would pay dividends. Foley became one of Saugus’ top blockers and plays club volleyball throughout the year. “She became a powerhouse in the front row,” Niles said. “She was a lead blocker on the team as a freshman.” Junior outside hitter Danielle Braga also delivered a strong opener with her passing, hitting and serving. Senior Arianna Chianca impressed Niles defensively, digging several hardhit balls and producing an allaround strong performance. The challenge is finding the right combination around that core. “We gotta build that team chemistry,” Niles said. “We gotta see how well we work with each other. We’re still trying to figure out position-wise, you know, kind of where some people are going, where everyone works well and clicks.” Niles doesn’t believe talent is the problem. Saugus went five sets with Masconomet in a preseason scrimmage before losing by two points in the fifth, evidence to the coach that the Sachems can compete. What they lack is varsity experience and consistency. Saugus next faces Pioneer Charter School, an unfamiliar league opponent that leaves both programs entering the matchup somewhat blind. Garcia sisters score in girls soccer opener Saugus girls soccer opened its season with a 4-2 home loss to Salem, but coach April Martinez saw positives from a young team already dealing with injuries. Sophomore Selena Garcia scored one of the Sachems’ goals, while her sister, senior captain Maria Garcia, accounted for the other on a direct kick. Saugus went into halftime tied at 2-2 before Salem moved ahead 3-2 early in the second half and the Sachems were unable to recover. “The girls played well in the first half,” Martinez said. With several new faces and injuries slowing the team’s early progress, Martinez said the goal is to learn from the opener and regroup before Saugus takes on Peabody next Monday. Boys soccer looking to build structure Saugus boys soccer coach Josh Crespo enters his second season leading the program with a team he describes as hardworking and committed. Senior Donny Santostefano is the Sachems’ lone captain at this stage of the season, while juniors Ryan DeSousa and Leonardo DeSantis are among the other players Crespo believes are worth watching in the early going. Saugus had played only scrimmages entering the season, and Crespo identified organization as an important area for development. The goal is to get the Sachems playing as a more structured and organized team while maintaining the effort level Crespo sees as one of the group’s strengths. He is looking for “a hardworking and committed group of kids who will always give 150% every match.”
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 11, 2026 Page 9 The Sounds of Saugus David DiMeglio: a former Saugus resident, then 22, was living in Wakefield and was among the 81 passengers on American Flight 11 that was commandeered by five alQaida terrorists and flown into the World Trade Center’s North Tower, killing all on board. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) Gertrude “Trudi” Alagero: a 37-year-old Saugus High School graduate from the Class of 1982 who died in the North Tower of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, during the terrorist attack when hijackers crashed American Airlines Flight 11 into the northern facade of the tower. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) By Mark E. Vogler Good morning, Saugus T oday (Friday, Sept. 11) marks the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers in New York City. It involved four hijacked airliners in coordinated attacks by the Islamic terrorist organization al-Qaeda. Two planes crashed into the Twin Towers and another was flown into the Pentagon building, which houses the nation’s Department of Defense, in Arlington, Va. There was a passenger mutiny on the fourth jet, which crashed in a field in Shanksville, Pa., instead of its intended target – believed to be the U.S. Capitol or the White House. The Saugus Fire Department is expected to have its normal ceremony at 8:30 a.m. at Saugus Fire Headquarters at 27 Hamilton St. Meanwhile, Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta and former Selectman Corinne Riley are coordinating a special 9-11 remembrance event at 6 p.m. in front of Saugus Town Hall. Remembering Saugus’ ties to 9/11 The event, now known as 9/11, hit close to home. Saugus was one of those American communities that experienced the tragedy, pain and suffering of the worst terrorist attack in the nation’s history. One of four SEPTEMBER 11, 2001, REMEMBRANCE: It’s been 25 years since the Islamic terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center Towers in New York City, which has become known all over the world as 9/11. There’s a monument on the Hamilton Street side of Saugus Town Hall that pays tribute to Gertrude “Trudi” Alagero and David DiMeglio, two former Saugus residents who were among the 2,753 victims who perished that day. The town will host a special ceremony in front of Saugus Town Hall at 6 p.m. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) 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 25 years ago. The monument, which is inscribed with the date and “God Bless America,” pays tribute to Gertrude “Trudi” Alagero and David DiMeglio, who died 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 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, 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. Saugus United Parish Food Pantry The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry will be open today (Friday, September 11) from 9:30-11 a.m. at 50 Essex St. in the basement of Cliftondale Congregational Church. The food pantry welcomes all neighbors facing food insecurity on Friday mornings. Volunteers are also welcome. Please call the Food Pantry Office (781-233-2663) or go to the website (cliftondalecc. org) for details. This week’s “Shout Outs” We received two “shout outs” from Joyce Rodenhiser: “On Saturday the Persons of the Year for 2026 will be announced in front of the Town Hall at noon. Come to find out who they will be! These are all your neighbors who have given to Saugus in many ways and perhaps you have been a recipient of their kindnesses.” The second “Shout Out” was for neighbors who helped an animal in distress: “My neighbor has a 6 foot privacy fence which is quite near the picket fence in our yard. Brody burrowed his canine way out from under the privacy fence and found himself between our 2 fences. He looked left and saw a wall, looked right and saw a garage! So Brody stayed where he was and barked a lot!! When we saw his predicament we went to tell his babysitter and on the way told a neighbor. Cathy Kirk told her husband who came right away to help rescue Brody! The room between the fences is just big enough for a person to fit into. Kevin Kirk went between the fences and got Brody out just in time for his babysitter to bring a leash and take him home! Cathy came with her car in case Brody was injured which he was not!! So let’s Shout Out praises for Kevin and Cathy, please!” 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. Here are a few important community events for your calendar: • Tomorrow (Saturday, Sept. 12), the 45th Annual Saugus Founder’s Day celebration will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. outside Saugus Town Hall and continuing down Central Street and Taylor Street. 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Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 11, 2026 Sa Sa a Sa you help me? --Caregiving Connie Dear Connie, Taking care of a parent after a stroke is hard enough without having to fi gure out Medicare too. The good news is that understanding the program can make life a lot easier. Knowing what’s covered – and what isn’t – can help you plan ahead, avoid costly surprises and make sure your father gets the care he needs. Here’s a practical guide to get you started. Medicare basics One of the best places to start is the offi cial “Medicare & You” handbook. It explains benefi ts and services in plain language. Medicare mails an updated copy every fall, but you can also view it online at medicare.gov/medicare-and-you. For questions, call Medicare at 800-633-4227 to speak with a representative. They can clarify coverage for doctor visits, hospital stays, home health care, and more. Your state’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) is another great resource. SHIP counselors provide free, one-onone counseling to help you understand your coverage, identify cost-saving programs, and answer questions about Medicare. Find a counselor near you at shiphelp.org or 877-839-2675. Caregivers should also create a secure Medicare account at medicare.gov/account/login. Once your father’s account is set up, you can review his coverage, track claims, check the status of medical services and prescriptions, and see which preventive benefi ts he’s eligible for. It’s an easy way to stay organized and keep all of your father’s Medicare information in one place. Choosing providers Medicare also lets you compare providers online at medicare.gov/ care-compare. You can search for doctors, hospitals, rehab centers, nursing homes, hospice providers, and medical equipment suppliers in your area. This is especially useful after a stroke, when your father may need rehabilitation or specialized care at home. y Senior enior Sen by Jim Miller A Caregiver’s Guide to Medicare Dear Savvy Senior, I’m taking care of my elderly father who recently had a stroke and have a lot of questions about how Medicare works and what it covers. He’s enrolled in original Medicare. Can Covered services Original Medicare covers many services your father may need, including hospital care, doctor visits, lab tests, and outpatient treatments. It also covers home health care if your father is homebound, under a doctor’s care, and needs part-time skilled nursing or rehabilitation therapy, such as physical, occupational or speech therapy. Medicare also covers medically necessary durable medical equipment and supplies prescribed by a doctor, including oxygen, wheelchairs, walkers and catheters. Short-term skilled nursing care in a facility may also be covered for up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay. Prescription medications are generally covered through a separate Medicare Part D plan, which helps pay for many outpatient drugs your father may need. Hospice care is covered for patients with a terminal illness and a life expectancy of six months or less, as certifi ed by a doctor. It includes nursing care, medications for comfort and short-term respite care to give caregivers a break. However, Medicare generally doesn’t pay for long-term custodial care at home, in an assisted living facility or in a nursing home. That means it generally won’t cover ongoing help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, eating, using the bathroom or supervision for someone with dementia. Routine dental care, dentures, eye exams for glasses and hearing aids are also not covered. Cost help If your father has limited income and resources, check programs that help reduce Medicare costs. Extra Help assists with prescription drug expenses, and Medicare Savings Programs can help pay premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance. Visit medicare.gov/basics/costs/ help or call 800-633-4227 to learn more or check eligibility. Taking time to understand Medicare can make caregiving a little less stressful. It helps you stay on top of appointments, treatments and equipment needs, while giving you greater confi dence that your father is receiving the care and benefi ts he’s entitled to. Send your questions or comments to questions@ savvysenior.org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070. nr ior TRUSTEE COMPENSATION PROVISION IN IRREVOCABLE TRUST M assHealth has in the past made the argument that if the Settlor of an irrevocable Trust, who is also serving as Trustee, has the right, pursuant to the terms of the Trust, to receive compensation, that this somehow results in the Settlor having the right to receive principal distributions thereby rendering all of the assets housed in the irrevocable Trust a “countable” resource for MassHealth eligibility purposes. I suppose even if one of the children of the Settlor were to serve as Trustee, MassHealth could try to argue that the child’s compensation could include principal and the Settlor could ask the child to hand over principal to the Settlor. If the child does not, the Settlor could remove and replace the child Trustee with someone else that would be more cooperative. So, the power to replace and remove the Trustee virtually for any reason arguably provides the Settlor with as much power over the Trust as if he or she were serving as Trustee. Pursuant to well-settled Trust law, the Trustee of a Trust is only entitled to fair and reasonable compensation for actual services rendered. The Trustee would be required to submit an invoice. No court of law would allow a Trustee to drain the principal of the Trust in order to pay himself or herself unreasonable Trustee compensation. Since the Settlor/Trustee would now be in a nursing home, how could he or she, as Trustee, render services to the Trust in order to be entitled to compensation in the fi rst place? Trustee compensation would result in taxable earned income and would fall under 130 CMR 520.009(c), a Massachusetts regulation that essentially states that such compensation for services rendered to the Trust is not equivalent to the Settlor/Trustee being “benefi tted” from the Trust as a beneficiary is so benefitted. The Trustee earned the income as a result of services rendered, which is a far cry from receiving income or principal merely because of the fact that he or she might also be a benefi ciary of the Trust. As an example, if the Settlor/ Trustee happened to be a carpenter and performed carpentry services related to real estate held in the Trust, and invoiced the Trust for such services, wouldn’t that represent payment for services rendered and not a distribution of principal from the Trust? It would represent earned income and would be taxable to the Settlor/ Trustee. The federal Medicaid law is clear in stating that state Trust law is to govern provisions found within Trust documents. The federal government relies on the body of law with respect to Trusts as it has evolved over the past 200 years within each state in the union. There is no Federal law which does not recognize state laws governing Trusts when determining ownership rights, property rights and other legal interests. One way to avoid ever having to defend such a possible attack on the part of MassHealth is to simply limit the Trustee compensation to the income generated by the Trust. In other words, Trustee compensation can only be paid out of income. That being said, by deduction, Trustee compensation cannot be paid from the principal. Therefore, with respect to the Trustee compensation issue, MassHealth cannot argue that the principal of the irrevocable Trust is somehow a countable asset. Pursuant to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court case Fournier, decided in July of 2021, the Trust document must be read as a whole and there can be no circumstances in which the Settlor of the Trust could receive principal distributions. This case forced MassHealth to significantly reduce its attacks on irrevocable Trusts when no sound legal basis under well-settled Trust law for the attacks exists. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certifi ed Public Accountant, Certifi ed Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a masters degree in taxation.
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 11, 2026 Page 11 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. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. BUYER1 Bautista, Luis Elliott, Kellie Hernandez, Christopher Ogbebor, Linbreth Romero, Milton A Tejada, Ronald Mejia Tran, Diep Thi BUYER2 Elliott, Stephen Hernandez, Kevin Rodriguez, Kimberly Y Huynh, Billy Kim SELLER1 Loud, Paul J Hammersmith Dr Irt 86 Main St Nt Imamovic, Ednan Lopez-Romero, Aldo L Mckinnon Ft Nguyen, Myzung SELLER2 Loud, Diane M Merlino, Carmen F Meehan, David Kastrati, Erin Mendez, Esmeralda Saugus Gardens in the Summer Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable By Laura Eisener F all has certainly arrived, and many gardens have been rejuvenated a bit by the cooler weather and the rains of last week. A few leaves are turning, but flowers are still flourishing in gardens large and small. Gardens are noisy at night with the sounds of crickets and locusts, and most mornings there are bird songs. Often I open my garage door to hear what sounds like popping corn but is in fact the sound of acorns from red and white oaks (Quercus spp.) dropping on the driveway, sometimes encouraged by squirrels rattling the branches as they run up and down the trees, and sometimes by birds landing or taking off. Sunflowers are blooming in several gardens in town, a popular symbol of late summer and fall, reminding us to appreciate the sun and take time to enjoy the outdoors. One of the most stunning gardens in town is the balcony garden of Joanie Allbee, who is well-known to Saugus Advocate readers as “the Sketch Artist.” She has named her garden “The Sketch Artist’s Cozy Le Jardin.” From below, a sunflower (Helianthus annuus) can be seen towering above the balcony railing, and a morning glory (Ipomoea purpurea) clambers up it, the blue-purple blossom just visible in the photo above. Pansies (Viola spp.), million bells (Calibrachoa), marigolds (TagADDRESS 7 Taylor St 9 Hammersmith Dr 86 Main St 20 Burrill St 62 Western Ave Mckinnon, William H 137 Central St 3 Tuscan Ave CITY Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus DATE 08.17.26 08.20.26 08.17.26 08.21.26 08.21.26 08.17.26 08.20.26 - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Essex Probate and Family Court 36 Federal Street Salem, MA 01970 (978) 744-1020 Docket No. ES26P2505EA Estate of: LISA L WAKSMONSKI Date of Death: 07/11/2026 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Saugus Center of Saugus, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. Joanie Allbee’s balcony garden is an oasis full of flowers all season long. (Photo courtesy of Joanie Allbee) etes spp.) and a variety of annuals bloom all summer beside the bistro table and chair. “In this cozy nook, where I soak my feet and read a book, enjoy the early morning and balcony sunset dinners, I am surrounded by beautiful flowers, life and growth. I love it,” Joanie said. An advantage of the use of annuals (plants that live a single season, either because of their genetics, like corn, or because of the climate) is that many continue blooming all summer long. Usually, it will be necessary to water containers every day, while plants with roots in the ground may only need it every two to three days during the growing season. Also, most plants will need a reapplication of fertilizer part way through the This fourth floor sunflower on Joanie Allbee’s balcony garden supports a morning glory vine. From below, the sunflower’s face looks down with morning glories clambering up the stem. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) season — check information on the potting soil you used when planting, as well as on the particular fertilizer you have, to find the guidelines for frequency and quantity of application, as well as whether the formula is best for the kinds of plants you are growing. Increasingly popular are fall annuals, such as pansies in autumn tones, chrysanthemums (many are perennial in our climate, but not all) and grasses like ornamental corn or millet, which can be a living part of your fall decorations. The Petitioner requests that: Lisa Judkins of Shrewsbury, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 09/21/2026 This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Frances M. Giordano, First Justice of this Court. Date: August 21, 2026 PAMELA A. CASEY O’BRIEN REGISTER OF PROBATE September 11, 2026 PRICE 920000 1016000 830000 673000 900000 615000 720000
Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 11, 2026 OBITUARIES Charles G. Carroll, Jr. Born in Medford and a resident of Saugus for most of his life, Mr. Carroll was the son of the late Charles G. and Louise (Walsh) Carroll. A U.S. Air Force Vet., he was a retired patrolman for the Saugus Police Department where he worked for 33 years. Charlie was also a member of the American Legion Post 210. In addition to his wife, Mr. CarO f Saugus. Died on Wednesday, August 26th at Salem Hospital at the age of 86. He was the beloved husband of Arlene (Kelly) Carroll with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 9 nity groups. Founder’s Day will once again offer residents the opportunity to come together to show their Saugus pride while they stroll past more than 100 booths set up for the celebration. There will be food, craft and informational booths set up. There will be various entertainment performances involving music, theatre and dance groups. The highlight of this huge community social occasion will be the presentation of this year’s Saugus Persons of the Year 2026 recipients: a “Man of the Year” and a “Woman of the Year.” A list of the recipients datroll is survived by his son, Gary Carroll and his wife Kira of Merrimac; his daughter, Jill Gurrisi and her late husband Robert of Merrimac; four grandchildren, Kelly, Samantha, Brody and Killian; three great grandchildren, Sadie, Bobby and Liam; one brother-in-law, Bill Kelly of NH; one sister-in-law, Judy Spelta of Saugus; and many nieces and ing back to 1989 will be read as part of the ceremony. A makeshift stage will be set up on the steps of Saugus Town Hall for living “Person of the Year” recipients to sit and welcome the two honorees they voted on for this year’s presentation. • On Monday, Sept. 14, there will be a Saugus Hope & Remembrance vigil on the front lawn of Saugus Town Hall at 6:30 p.m. for Saugus to come together as a community to remember the lives the town has lost due to overdose and suicide, to support the families and friends who carry their memory, and to remind those who may be struggling that they are FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT EVERETT nephews. Relatives and friends were invited to attend a graveside service at the Veteran’s Lot at Riverside Cemetery, Saugus on Wednesday, Sept. 9th.Donations in Charles’s memory may be made to Autism Speaks at autismspeaks.org. Ms. Judith M. (LeBlanc) Newell A ge 85, of Lynnfield, formerly of Saugus died on Saturday, August 29th at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. Born and raised in East Boston, Judy was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Cora not alone. As part of the vigil, people will be reading the names of loved ones who have passed. If you or someone you know would like a loved one’s name included and read aloud that evening, please email their name to SaugusPreventionCoalition@gmail.com. Whether you’ve experienced a loss personally, know someone who has or simply want to stand beside your neighbors and show your support, we hope you’ll join us. Please feel free to share with your networks. • On Monday, Sept. 14, the VFW will be hosting the Red Cross blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. Appointments are recommended and can be made at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-733-2767; Saugus VFW, 190C Main St., Saugus, MA 01906. Trails and Sails events Laura Eisener passed along this note: “There are many exciting 1 bedroom, 1 bath furnished room for rent. $275. per week rent. Two week deposit plus 1 week rent required. Call: 617-435-9047 - NO TEXT events and activities throughout Essex County in the next couple of weeks, as the 25th Trails and Sails gets underway from tomorrow, September 12, until Sunday, September 27. Printed booklets are available at Saugus Ironworks at the Visitors’ Center, and updated events listing and more information can be found at https://trailsandsails.org. Events are free but some require preregistration. Activities in Saugus include a M. (Gallant) LeBlanc. She was a former permit clerk for the Massachusetts Secretary of State’s Office. She also had worked for a travel agency and loved to travel. Judy was a social butterfly and cherished time with her grandchildren, they special guided nature walk at 9 AM on September 20 and the “Water Wheels Extravaganza”, both at Saugus Ironworks. Essex National Heritage Area has partnered with historical societies, museums, parks, and individuals to offer an array of walks, talks, open houses, and other events throughout the county.” Events later this month • On Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Breakheart Reservation will host the Fall Family Festival 2026. Free events will include lawn games, live animal exhibits, storytelling, music and family-oriented activities. Watch and learn about owls with Mass Audubon or hold a live snake with the Cape Ann Vernal Pond team. This event is cosponsored by DCR, Friends of Breakheart, Saugus Cultural Council and SAVE. • Saugus Olympics Day at World Series Park in Saugus will be held Saturday, Sept. 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nancy Kerrigan, a former Olympics medalist, will take part in the opening ceremony and will be available to meet and greet those in attendance. Other former Olympics medalists, including athletes who competed in this year’s Winter Olympics, have been invited. Funds raised from the event will go to Challenger Baseball and Boys & Girls Club. A baseball tournament involving Challenger Baseball teams from the area will start at 9 a.m. At 11 a.m. the opening ceremowere her “life”. Judy is survived by her son, Rob Newell of FL; her daughter, Julie Covey of Saugus; four grandchildren, Alex, Bobby, Chloe and Genna; one great grandson, Jaxon; and her brother, Paul LeBlanc of Revere. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Cancer Society, Relay for Life of greater Arlington’s Team Mom’s Cancer Fighting Angels 1-800-227-2345. A funeral mass was held on Wednesday, September 9th at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 758 Salem Street, Lynnfield. Interment followed at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. ny and parade of athletes will take place. Saugus Veterans Council The Veterans Council will have its annual booth at our Town’s Founder’s Day celebration. We will have a scratch ticket raffle, sale of challenge coins and MRE’S! Stop by our booth and support the council and say hello to our retired Veterans who served to protect our great nation. On Friday, September 18, we will hold the POW/MIA Missing Man Table Ceremony at 6 p.m., at the Veterans Park, corner of Central and Winter Sts. This recognition of Prisoners of War and Missing In Action is to honor and know “You are not forgotten.” The Mums arrive Sept. 18 The 7th Annual Saugus Youth Soccer Mums Fall Fundraiser begins on Friday, Sept. 18, at Anna Parker Field (located at 124 Essex St. next door to the Essex Street Fire Station). Saugus Youth Soccer will be selling beautiful, hardy mums. There will be multi colors to choose from. The fundraiser will run Sept 18, 19 & 20, while supplies last. The mums are priced at $9 each or three for $25. Saugus Youth Soccer has ordered more than 250 hardy mums, so don’t hesitate to come down to the field to support Saugus Youth Soccer. If you have any questions, please contact Paul Furey at paulsgs3@yahoo.com or call 617-548-4993.
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