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SAUGUS D Your Local News, Sports & Information Online! Scan & Subscribe Here! OCAT CAT S HONORED BY THE TOWN: Nancy Prag and Eugene Decareau displayed their 2025 “Person of the Year” Awards last Saturday at the 44th Annual Saugus Founders Day Celebration. Please see inside for stories and more photos. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) TE E Vol. 27, No.38 -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 781-233-4446 Friday, September 19, 2025 FOR THE BETTERMENT OF SAUGUS A Show of Support Saugus veterans call for the reinstatement of former Veterans Service Offi cer paul Cancelliere in an emotionally charged selectmen’s meeting By Mark E. Vogler everal leaders and members of the Saugus Veterans Council took a vocal stand at Tuesday’s Board of Selectmen’s meeting, calling for former Veterans Service Offi cer Paul J. Cancelliere to be reappointed full-time to the job he held on a part-time basis for two years. “We’re disappointed in the lack of activity from the town in appointing somebody to fi ll that position,” Saugus Veterans Council Commander Stephen L. Castinetti told selectmen during the fi rst citizens’ comment segment of the meeting. “I’m here to ask you – whatever you have to do – get Paul back in that position where he belongs. It’s almost three months since we had a VSO. It’s unacceptable,” he said. Selectman Anthony Cogliano made the motion to appoint Cancelliere on a nonpaid, interim basis until Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree fi lls the position. “This is a personnel issue we’re really not supposed to be commenting on this evening,” Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta said, while also noting “this is not on the agenda to vote on tonight.” But selectSUPPORT | SEE PAGE 2 Mid-grade Regular 2.89 3.37 3.47 $3.57 Over 47 Years of Excellence! 1978 - 2025 ULS Full Service $2.99 Order online at angelosoil.com FLEET CARD Check Out Our LOW PRICES!

Page 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 19, 2025 SUPPORT | FROM PAGE 1 men went ahead and voted unanimously to support the Cogliano motion. Cancelliere learned he had lost his 18-an-hour-a-week part-time job on June 30 – the end of the 2025 Fiscal Year. Yet, the position has remained vacant for nearly three months, prompting local veterans to worry about their benefits being jeopardized. He also applied for the job when the town first advertised the position. But he never received an invitation to be interviewed. Castinetti sent an email to the Saugus veterans community Monday night, urging them to attend this week’s (Sept. 16) selectmen’s meeting “to show our concern and support for the reappointment of Paul Cancelliere as our VSO.” “He’s done a great job and has helped a lot of needy veterans and families. Saugus needs him back! Take the time to show your support for those who need his services!” More than three dozen local veterans and members of the Saugus Veterans Council responded in the show of support for Cancelliere – including former Saugus VSO Jay Pinette, who served the town for four years. “To me, there’s absolutely no excuse – zero – that this position is left unfilled,” Pinette told selectmen. “It’s been known since January that this was coming. And here we are in September, and we’re just talking about interviewing,” Pinette said. “I have heard nothing but ongoing 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 APPOINTMENT LONG OVERDUE: Former Saugus Veterans Service Officer Jay Pinette said “there’s absolutely no excuse” why it’s taken so long to fill the vacant VSO position in Saugus. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) praise for the job that Paul has done since he’s been here. And it will be a credit to him and to the town and the veterans and their dependents in Saugus if he is fortunate enough to be reappointed.” U.S. Navy veteran Rick Fail called Cancelliere “a proven success.” “For the past few years, he’s done an exemplary job,” Fail said. “He knows the town. He knows the veterans. He knows what the job entails.” Bob O’Toole, executive officer of the Saugus Veterans Council, said, “We got a known quality. Stick with the known quality.” STILL WANTS THE JOB: Former Veterans Service Officer Paul J. Cancelliere said he would love to be reappointed as the Saugus Veterans Service Officer. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) “a risk of falling out of compliance” At Tuesday’s meeting, Cancelliere stressed that continuing to proceed without a VSO could jeopardize the town’s reimbursement from the state on veterans benefits. “Without a VSO in place, it’s a little bit difficult. The Town of Saugus is running a risk of falling out of compliance,” Cancelliere said. “What does that mean? That means the state’s Executive Office of Veterans Services can cut back on what the town is reimbursed. It can go to 50. It can go to 25. It can go to zero,” he said. Cancelliere shared statistics with selectmen related to the overall impact of Saugus “SAUGUS NEEDS HIM BACK”: Saugus Veterans Council Commander Stephen L. Castinetti told selectmen that it’s important for the town to have Former Veterans Service Officer Paul J. Cancelliere reappointed. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) veterans on the community. He noted that there are 1,059 veterans in Saugus, including 412 (39 percent) who are currently working, 43 (three percent) who are currently unemployed and 604 (57 percent) who are retired. Saugus veterans contribute $16,353,028 a year to the community, while the annual cost of veterans is $3,789,017, according to Cancelliere. “For every dollar the town spends on a veteran returns five dollars to the community,” he said. “I’m absolutely available to be chosen as your veterans service officer. It’s a job I love. It’s a passion of mine. And it’s my way of giving back to thousands of veterans who supported me throughout my military career,” he said. Castinetti, a former selectman who has been commander of the Saugus Veterans Council for 15 years, said Saugus “had a great VSO until the coalition broke up between Saugus, Melrose and Wakefield” earlier this year. Melrose and Wakefield went on to hire full-time VSOs while Saugus did nothing, Castinetti said. “We don’t understand why Paul Cancelliere wasn’t reappointed the day they broke up. Paul has been one of the best VSOs,” he said. Meanwhile, Selectman Corinne Riley asked Crabtree at a selectmen’s meeting nearly a month ago (Aug. 19) what SUPPORT | SEE PAGE 16

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 19, 2025 Page 3 A Founders Day Salute Saugus honors Nancy prag and Eugene Decareau with “person of the year” Awards By Mark E. Vogler N ancy Prag credits her late mom — Ruth Mohr — for her decades of dedication to environmental causes to help keep her hometown clean and green. She called Mohr “a true volunteer and environmentalist” — one of the original members of SAVE — Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment, which is now in its 52nd year. “Growing up in Saugus, I was often dragged along to pick up trash, take photos of trash and document polluters of trash,” Prag, now in her early 60s, recalled last Saturday. “Thanks to her, I learned early on that caring for your community starts with rolling up your sleeves,” she said. Eugene Decareau, now in his early 90s, is a lifelong Saugus resident from Mohr’s generation. He has spent more than half of his life volunteering in a wide range of causes that have led to the betterment of his community. Decareau was once a director of the YMCA, a Little League coach and a Cubmaster for Troop 62. He’s also served as a member of the Friends of the Saugus Senior Center, the Saugus Food Pantry and the Saugus Veterans Council and has been active with the Saugus Lions Club for more than half a century — once serving as its president. Last Saturday (Sept. 13), Prag and Decareau sat on a makeshift stage set up near the front steps of Saugus Town Hall, where they were honored at the 44th annual Saugus Founders Day with the 2025 “Person of the Year” Awards. Decareau “dedicated to volunteering” “Our Person of the Year was employed at the Eastern Tool Company most of his life and retired many years ago,” said Janice Jarosz, the 2008 “Woman of the Year,” in a short speech introducing Decareau. “Not to be sidelined, he quickly became dedicated to volunteering in his beloved Saugus, and his resume is quite impressive,” she said. HONORED GUESTS: Nancy Prag and Eugene Decareau displayed their “Person of the Year” Award plaques after a Founders Day Ceremony in front of Town Hall last Saturday. Joining them were selectmen, Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree and members of the state Legislative delegation. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Jarosz noted that “for several days each year, you can fi nd him in front of the Town Hall, collecting funds for the Lions Club Eye Research project.” “In his spare time, he bakes cakes and pies from scratch and often donates them to fundraisers, and special community functions. He even made a command performance on Saugus Cable TV station demonstrating and sharing his ‘Secrets of a Well-made Pie’!” she said. In her speech, Jarosz noted that Decareau was born in Saugus, attended local schools, was elected Vice President of the Saugus High School Class of 1948 and was a standout football player on the Sachem team that won the State Championship. After graduation, Decareau signed up with the US Army and became an assistant instructor in Military Weapons and Tactics at West Point, New York. “On one visit home while on leave and dressed in his impressive Army uniform, he was outside on his front yard and happened to notice a beautiful girl who lived right across the street,” Jarosz said. “After this encounter, he told his buddy about this beautiful girl. 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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 19, 2025 Page 5 Town Election 2025 board of Selectmen and School Committee races each feature a fi eld of nine candidates; three seek a seat on the Housing Authority By Mark E. Vogler T he Board of Selectmen, School Committee and Housing Authority races are expected to all be competitive. Meanwhile, two of the 10 Town Meeting precincts will have all of their candidates elected because they could only field five candidates to run for the fi ve seats. That’s what’s in store for voters in this year’s Town Elections set for Nov. 4. Town Clerk Ellen Schena released a complete list of the candidates who will be on the election ballot after the Board of Registrars certifi ed the signatures on all of the nomination papers. Candidates still have a chance to back out of their respective elections by 5 p.m. Oct. 2. The drawing of the ballot positions will take place in the second fl oor auditorium of Saugus Town Hall at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 2. The last day to register for this year’s elections is Oct. 25, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Saugus Public Library. This year’s Board of Selectmen’s race features four incumbent members – Board Chair Debra Panetta, Vice Chair Jeffrey Cicolini and Selectmen Anthony Cogliano and Michael Serino. The fi ve challengers are former Saugus Selectman Jennifer Elaine D’Eon, School Committee Chair Vincent Serino and Town Meeting Members Stacey Marie Herman-Dorant and Frank Federico, as well as Sandro Pansini Souza. The School Committee election features a competitive race after incumbent Members Thomas Whittredge and Ryan P. Fisher decided to pull nomination papers in the fi nal week before the deadline. Stephanie Lauren Mastrocola is the other incumbent committee member seeking reelection this year. There are six challengers – two of them are former School Committee members – Joseph Dennis Gould and Arthur Grabowski. The other candidates in the race are Shannon McCarthy, Roberto F. Bruzzese, Brian Joseph Doherty and Andrew T. Finn. The Housing Authority feaGerry 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 Sabatino Insurance is proud to welcome the loyal customers of ALWAYS READY TO SERVE YOU: Our Staff are, Emma Davidson, Jeimy Sanchez, Josephine Leone, Marie D’Amore, Rocco Longo, Z’andre Lopez, Anthony DiPierro, Darius Goudreau, Laurette Murphy, Danielle Goudreau and Tina Davidson. PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM TOWN ELECTION | SEE PAGE 6

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Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 19, 2025 Saugus firefighters who visited Ground Zero reflect on 24th anniversary of attacks By Tara Vocino T he 24th Anniversary of the Sept. 11th attacks ceremony took a special meaning for some retired and current Saugus firefighters who traveled to New York City’s lower Manhattan following the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. Saugus resident and former Fire Chief James Blanchard, who was a captain at the time, went to the Twin Towers a month after the plane crashes. “We raised several thousand dollars for Stephen Gerard Siller, who died trying to save others,” Blanchard said. “It was a thrill to talk to his family, although both his parents had died, and it was very somber.” According to Blanchard, the off-duty firefighter ran approximately 2 miles when the Brooklyn-Battery tunnel was closed in his effort to save others. His heroism inspired the Tunnels to Towers Foundation, which hosts an annual 5K walk around that route. Saugus Fire Captain Scott Phelan, who also traveled to NYC following the attacks, said it was indescribable to see the devastation. “The respect that the city had for firefighters is unmatched,” Phelan said. “It’s a very small thing to have done in comparison.” Saugus Fire Lt. Damian Drella knew Firefighter Gerard Dewan, 35, who was originally from Boston but worked as a firefighter in New York. “I went down there this weekend to visit the museum and Ground Zero,” Drella said. “It’s a somber day for me.” Saugus Fire Captain William Cross recalled his journey to the site, noting how big the area was. “It was sobering to see all of the signs and posters that people posted throughout the city looking for their loved ones,” Cross said. “But I still go back to thinking of the firefighters that knew they were probably not going to make it out and they went in anyway.” It’s estimated they saved more than 25,000 people before the collapse — the largest rescue effort in history. Founders Day Heroes H ere is a list of the past “Persons of the Year” since the award became a key part of Saugus Founders Day in 1989. In 1993, separate awards were presented to a woman and a man selected for the honor. On two occasions, a husband and wife shared the honor for one of the awards (1999 and 2000). During the 35 years that the award has been presented (nobody was honored during two years of COVID-19), there have been 68 honorees. Past honorees convene each year before Founders Day to vote on nominations for a new “Woman of the Year” and “Man of the Year.” 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.” Lt. Damian Drella, who knew Firefighter Gerard Dewan, rang the bell in his memory during last Thursday’s 24th annual 911 ceremony outside the fire station. Retired Fire Captain William O’Malley paid his respects. Shown from left to right: Lt. Robert Johnson, Firefighters Derek Hickman, Frank Raimo, Michael James and Paul Eaves, Lt. Mark Gannon, Firefighter Christopher Hunt, Captain Scott Phelan, Retired Captain William O’Malley, and Fire Chief Michael Newbury stood at attention. Firefighter Christopher Vinard read the firefighters’ prayer. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Firefighters Joseph Prince and Derek Lanzillo lowered the flag to half-mast. Firefighters Joseph Prince and Derek Lanzillo raised the flag. Year – Recipient 1989 – Stanley Day 1990 – William McKinney 1991 – Belden Bly 1992 – Dr. Herb Upton 1993 – Alice Vail & James Virnelli 1994 – Barbara MacKenzie & John Lumsden 1995 – Kathy Blasingame & Edwin “Bucker” Holmes 1996 – Rosemary Degregorio & Clayton Trefry 1997 – Marie Poitras & Rev. Walter Smith 1998 – Therese Nolan & Ken Barnes 1999 – Louise Rossetti & Nancy & Earl Ellis 2000 – Barbara & Ralph Badger & Charles Aftosmes 2001 – Carol Cashman & Dr. Frederick Wagner 2002 – Donna Gould & Rev. Roger Nelson 2003 – Florence Chandler & Norman Hansen 2004 – Ellen Burns & Carmine Moschella 2005 – Janet Leuci & John Burns 2006 – Marilyn Carlson & Richard Barry 2007 – Jean Banks & Bob Davis 2008 – Janice Jarosz & Fred Brooks 2009 – Ann Marie Crowell & Harry Mazman 2010 – Shirley Bogdan & Doug Cooper 2011 – Katie Galenius & Stephen Rich 2012 – Dorothy Amsden & Peter Bogdan 2013 – Margie Berkowitch & Stephen Carlson 2014 – Ann Devlin & Gordon Shepard 2015 – Joyce Rodenhiser & Timothy Hawkes 2016 – Donna Manoogian & Edward Carlson 2017 – Ruth Berg & Robert Long 2018 – Janette Fasano & Peter Manoogian 2019 – Debra Dion-Faust & Randy Briand 2020 – No recipients/event canceled (COVID-19) 2021 – Event held, but no recipients (COVID-19) 2022 – Laura Eisener & Thomas Sheehan 2023 – Gail Cassarino & Jack Klecker 2024 – Mary Dunlop & William Boomhower 2025 – Nancy Prag & Eugene Decareau

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 19, 2025 Page 9 Local residents to participate in the 37th Annual Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai Saugus residents will join thousands in iconic fundraising walk for Dana-Farber Cancer institute to support all forms of cancer research and care O n Sunday, October 5, 13 Saugus residents — Janice Nelson, Sharon Genovese, Bianca Gallotto, Jenny Prag, Meghan Delahoyde, Diane Pray, David Saxton, Kamdin Saxton, Esteban Serrano, Brenda Sparrow, Emily Sparrow, Camila Quintana and Frank Rousseau — will participate in the 2025 Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai along with thousands of other walkers. This iconic annual event will unite the community to raise funds to support all forms of adult and pediatric care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The Jimmy Fund Walk will aim to raise $9.5 million this year in the eff ort to prevent, treat and defy cancer. “For 36 years, the Jimmy Fund Walk has been a cornerstone of support for lifesaving cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber,” said The Jimmy Fund VP Caitlin Fink. “Every participant contributes directly to advancing lifesaving research and critically important cancer care. Walk Day is more than just an event—it’s a celebration of hope and the shared commitment of the Jimmy Fund community.” One Walk, Four Distances, For All Cancers The Jimmy Fund Walk takes place along the famed Boston Marathon course, and participants have the fl exibility to choose from four distance options: 5K walk (from Dana-Farber’s Longwood Medical Campus); 10K walk (from Newton); Half Marathon walk (from Wellesley); and Marathon walk (from Hopkinton). In addition, walkers who prefer to participate virtually can complete their chosen distance from any location. Whatever route participants choose, they will be supported by hundreds of volunteers and treated to refueling stations with refreshments throughout the course. Walkers will be motivated by poster-size photographs of Walk Heroes that appear TOWN ELECTION | FROM PAGE 6 Jeanie M. Bartolo, Allen V. Panico, Kevin D. Currie and Karen Rakinic. There are three challengers: Alicia Rita Bonito, Elizabeth A. Marchese and Carla Jan Moschella.. PRECINCT SEVEN: There are four incumbents running: Frank V. Federico, Michael J. Paolini, Stephen F. McCarthy and John George Chipouras. There are three challengers: Sandro Pansini Souza, Aja Marie Arsenault and Phillip T. Gill. PRECINCT EIGHT: There are four incumbents: Anthony J. Lopresti, William Edward Cross III, Darren R. McCullough and Arthur Grabowski. Kristi A. Talagan, along the course as inspiration. All routes will conclude at The Jimmy Fund Walk Finish Line Powered by Schneider Electric at Boston Common, by the corner of Charles and Beacon Streets. Finish line activities: a celebration with food, entertainment and more. To register for the Walk (#JimmyFundWalk) or to support a walker, visit www.JimmyFundWalk. org or call 866-531-9255. Registrants can enter the promo code NEWS for $5 off the registration fee. All registered walkers will receive a bib, medal and Jimmy Fund Walk T-shirt. You can also sign up to volunteer on Walk day. About the Jimmy Fund The Jimmy Fund, which was established in Boston in 1948, is comprised of community-based fundraising events and other programs that, solely and directly, benefi t Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s lifesaving mission to provide compassionate patient care and groundbreaking cancer research for children and adults. The Jimmy Fund is an offi - cial charity of the Boston Red Sox, the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, the Pan-Mass Challenge and the Variety Children’s Charity of New England. Since 1948, the generosity of millions of people has helped Dana-Farber save countless lives and reduce the burden of cancer for patients and families worldwide. Follow the Jimmy Fund on Facebook, X and Instagram: @TheJimmyFund. About Dana-Farber Cancer Institute JIMMY FUND WALK | SEE PAGE 16 who fi nished an unexpired term this year, is the lone challenger. All fi ve candidates will get reelected for lack of opposition. PRECINCT NINE: Four incumbents are running for reelection: Judith A. Worthley, Daniel Kelly, Katrina L. Berube and John S. Cottam. There are two challengers: Jaime Leigh Lincoln and Nicole Ashley Parziale. PRECINCT TEN: All fi ve incumbents are seeking another term: Peter Z. Manoogian, Sr.; Carla A. Scuzzarella; Peter Delios, Jr.; Martin J. Costello and Darren Steven Ring. 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Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 19, 2025 Lady Sachems Volleyball Blank Wilmington, 3-0 Saugus’s Sophia Desmond returns the ball for the Sachems. Serving for Saugus, Aiyana Cruz, as the Sachem girls volleyball team took the win over Wilmington Monday, 3-0. Saugus’s Megan Xavier reacts to the referee’s call during Monday’s match. Megan Xavier works to keep the ball in play. Maria Silva serves for Saugas. Mara Faiella works to return the ball to Wilmington. Serving for Saugus Mara Faiella. Saugus’s Maria Silva returns the ball. Aly Mabee returns the ball. Aly Mabee and Megan Xavier guard the net for Saugus. Ava Foley, Sanskriti Kunwar, Agatha Gomes and Beatrice Rodriguez cheer on their teammates during Monday’s win over Wilmington, 3-0. Beatrice Rodrigues with the ball for the Sachems. Working to return the ball, Maria Silva. Aiyana Cruz celebrates with her team as Saugus serves up a win over Wilmington Monday, 3-0. Megan Xavier comes up over the net to return the ball to Wilmington.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 19, 2025 Page 11 ~ Saugus Fall Sports roundup: wins, growth and strong momentum ~ By Dom Nicastro T he Sachems are in the thick of their September schedule, and several teams are already showing progress and resilience against tough Northeastern Conference (NEC) competition. Here’s a look at how Saugus athletics is shaping up across multiple programs. VOLLEYBALL: BACK TO .500 WITH KEY CONTRIBUTIONS Head Coach Mikayla Niles has her squad sitting at 2-2 after the first two weeks. The Sachems opened with a three-set sweep of Gloucester before falling in straight sets to Beverly. “Beverly was a phenomenal match. Everyone played excellent. The energy was up,” Niles said. A tough night against Salem followed, but Saugus bounced back with a decisive sweep of Wilmington. “Everyone’s confidence is very much up this year, ready to go,” Niles said, adding that the seniors “came in like top dogs and they’ve definitely shown it.” Freshman Ava Foley stood out against Wilmington, playing middle for the first time and excelling at the net. Aly Mabee delivered a strong serving performance, while Sophia Desmond was “an animal” in both the front and back rows. GOLF: STEADY IMPROVEMENT, SIGNATURE WINS Second-year coach Daniel Bertrand has guided the golf team to a 2-6 record (1-4 NEC) with notable progress compared to last year’s one-win campaign. The Sachems earned a 41-31 victory over Salem on Sept. 8, highlighted by Trey Riley’s 7-2 win in the No. 1 spot, sophomore John Morello’s 7-2 win in the No. 3 slot and junior Artie O’Leary’s first win of the season. Seventh grader Nolan Descheneaux added the first win of his career. After losses to Northeast Metro Tech and Marblehead, Saugus responded by beating Everett, 52.5-19.5, with six of eight matchups going to the Sachems. “The boys stayed poised and showed strong perseverance,” Bertrand said. Recent conference defeats to Swampscott and Gloucester tested the team further, but Bertrand praised Descheneaux for continuing to collect points at the No. 6 spot. “Our top guys were up against it and stood strong,” he said. BOYS’ SOCCER: FIRST WIN UNDER CRESPO The boys’ soccer program broke through with its first win of the season, a 1-0 result at Gloucester. Senior captain Carlos Miranda scored the lone goal. That victory, the first for coach Josh Crespo, followed close losses to Swampscott (3-1) and Masco (2-0). More recently, the Sachems fell 1-0 to Essex Tech. “Collectively we’ve been improving defensively,” Head Coach Crespo said. “It’s been tough with only one win in the first four games, but I’m happy to see the improvement from preseason up until this point.” GIRLS’ SOCCER: BUILDING MOMENTUM After a rough opening stretch, the Sachems girls’ soccer team found their rhythm with a 6-1 win over Gloucester. Shalyn Sewell led the way with one goal and two assists, while her sister Shawn Sewell added a goal. Junior Sydney Deleidi scored twice with an assist, and freshman Selena Garcia netted a penalty kick in her return from knee surgery. Freshman Georgia Condakes added a goal off a header, and senior Natalie Justice chipped in a goal and two assists. Saugus followed with a 6-1 loss to Masco but showed progress, keeping the second half to just one goal allowed. Shalyn Sewell scored the lone Sachems goal. That growth carried into a 2-0 win over Salem. Justice delivered a corner kick that Shawn Sewell headed home in the first half, and Shalyn added insurance in the second. Junior captain Maria Garcia kept the defense organized, while goalkeeper Peyton DiBiasio earned the shutout. CHEERLEADING: NUMBERS AND AMBITION RISE The cheer program is experiencing one of its biggest surges in years under Head Coach Hannah Phelan. Participation has more than doubled from 15 athletes last fall to 35 this year, the largest fall roster in recent memory. “Not only are the numbers exciting, but this is also one of the most dedicated groups I’ve coached,” Phelan said. Captains Lani Perez (Sr.) and Savanna Dalton (Jr.) lead a group Phelan describes as hardworking and inclusive. The program will field both varsity and JV by winter, plus a 10-athlete competition team this season. Phelan believes stunting difficulty will be a strength. “We will be performing at a very high level this year, and the athletes have met every challenge we’ve put in front of them,” she said. The NEC will be competitive, but Phelan is confident her athletes will rise to the occasion. Key dates include the NEC competition on Nov. 8, with Regionals on Nov. 16 and States on Nov. 23 if qualified. Saugus falls 29-6 to Cambridge in opener, looks to regroup for Wilmington By Dom Nicastro T he Saugus High School football team opened its 2025 season last Friday night at Christie Serino Jr. Stadium with plenty of anticipation but couldn’t slow down Cambridge Rindge & Latin’s passing attack in a 29-6 defeat. Cambridge scored in every quarter, including three touchdown passes from its quarterback, and pulled away late after Saugus briefly closed the gap in the third. Saugus found itself trailing 14-0 at halftime after Cambridge connected on touchdown passes of 16 and 46 yards. The Sachems had opportunities to get off the field but couldn’t quite finish. “You know, we made just a few too many mistakes, especially early on,” Saugus coach Steve Cummings said. “We couldn’t get off the field on third downs. Their quarterback did a really nice job of picking up; he scrambled for a couple of first downs, was able to make some good throws on late downs. And then we got on offense, we kind of just had a couple of breakdowns here and there. We just needed to be a little bit sharper. We needed to be a little bit more aggressive.” The Cambridge quarterback, Dante Howard, proved to be the difference-maker. “He did a really nice job of moving the pocket, taking advantage of lanes, and he scrambles really well and put some pressure on the defense,” Cummings said. “That kid throws an accurate ball … he throws the ball on time, in rhythm, but he also keeps plays alive with his legs, and that was kind of the deciding factor.” Saugus came out strong after the break. Sophomore quarterback Eli Fialho capped a long drive with a 24-yard touchdown pass to receiver Pharoah Brandenburg, cutting the deficit to 14-6. “We kind of regrouped at halftime,” Cummings said. “We knew we were getting the ball to start the half. We put together a nice drive, go down and score, and then we actually made back-to-back stops. So there were two opportunities for us, with the ball down a score, to be able to go down and tie it up.” But mistakes resurfaced. “Unfortunately, we just made mistakes here and there,” Cummings said. “… just the kind of things that you can’t do in a close ballgame like that.” Cambridge responded with another touchdown pass in the third quarter to regain control and added a rushing score in the fourth to finish the game. Saugus (0-1) will try to rebound Friday, Sept. 19, when it hosts Wilmington in another non-league contest. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. The matchup comes against a familiar program with a new look. “They got a whole new coaching staff this year,” Cummings said. “Coach [Joe] FOOTBALL | SEE PAGE 16

Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 19, 2025 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Good morning, Saugus There are only two more days until my favorite season of the year – on Monday, we begin autumn. I love the colors of the fall foliage. I love the comfortable sleeping weather. I love the festive celebrations of Halloween and Thanksgiving. It’s a great time of the year to be walking around outdoors, clad in a sweatshirt or fall jacket. If you are a Boston sports fan, we have the World Series to cap the long baseball schedule, and college and professional football, and the beginning of the professional basketball and hockey seasons. What’s not to like about the fall, except for raking and blowing leaves. But there’s even a side benefit of exercise that goes with that time-consuming household task. And, of course, if you are a local political junkie, there’s the town elections, which are held every two years in Saugus. Sixty-one elected positions are up for grabs on Nov. 4 – 50 seats in Town Meeting, five seats on the Board of Selectmen, five seats on the School Committee and one on the Housing Authority. Imagine, we are just six weeks away from Election Day (Nov. 4). Stay tuned. Mums’ the word! The 7th Annual Saugus Youth Soccer Mums Fall Fundraiser starts today (Friday, Sept. 19). Saugus Youth Soccer will be selling beautiful, hardy mums at Anna Parker Field at 124 Essex St. (next to the Fire Station). There will be multi colors to choose from. The fundraiser will run through Sunday (Sept. 21), while supplies last. The mums are priced at $9 each or three for $25. “We have ordered over 250 hardy Mums, so don’t hesitate and come down to the field to support Saugus Youth Soccer!!! “Thank you and if you have any questions please contact Paul Fureu at paulsgs3@yahoo.com 617-548-4993” Free Health Fair Sept. 19 The Saugus-Everett Elks Drug Awareness Committee and the Saugus Senior Center are teaming up once again for their 2nd Annual Health, Wellness and ReCANDLE BURNING BRIGHTLY: This is a photo of a 16x20 acrylic painting by Joanie Allbee dedicated to Debra Dion Faust. Debbie was a candle burning brightly for all to see. She passed away on August 7 at 73 years old. The painting is for all to sign at Debbie’s Celebration of Life on Thursday at Kowloon’s. (Photo Courtesy of Joanie Allbee) source Fair to be held on Friday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Saugus Senior Center (466 Central St.). There will be a variety of health organizations that will offer free health screenings, educational tables, giveaways, raffles and much more. This is a free event and open to the public for all ages. 21 Jimmy Fund Craft Fair Sept. The Jimmy Fund Craft Fair is set for Sept. 21, from noon to 4 p.m., at the MEG Building, 54-58 Essex St., Saugus. Attention political Candidates! As the most widely read newspaper that covers Saugus exclusively, we consider it an important public service to our readers to cover local election campaigns comprehensively. In this week’s paper, we published the list of candidates who are expected to appear on the Nov. 4 Town Election Ballot. As a courtesy to our readers, we are publishing information that will enable the candidates to make themselves known to the public on SaugusTV. Michelle Fox, the Executive Director of Saugus TV (Saugus Community Television, Inc.) submitted this information to us and we are sharing it with the candidates: TO ALL CANDIDATES RUNNING IN THE 2025 SAUGUS LOCAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 4, 2025 “It is election time once again in the Town of Saugus, and Saugus TV offers a number of different ways for candidates to get information out to Saugus residents. ● Campaign Slides: Any candidate, for any Board or Seat, can place a campaign slide on Saugus TV, that can be seen on Comcast Channel 8, during scheduled and non-scheduled Community Bulletin Board times. Please email all slides to m.madar@saugustv.org “There is NO COST to place a Campaign Slide. Campaign Slides will air in alphabetical order. Campaign Slides will run from October 6th until November 4th at 8PM. ● Candidate Statement Video: Saugus TV invites candidates for the Saugus Board of Selectmen and the Saugus School Committee to schedule a time to come to the studio, located at 30 Main Street, 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. This time-slot is for one hour, all takes will be completed during that hour slot. “There is no cost to the candidate for participating in this taping. “Candidates running for Saugus Board of Selectmen or Saugus School Committee who are interested in recording a candidate statement are invited to contact Saugus TV to schedule a filming session. “Filming will take place between September 15th and October 10th. To book a time slot, please contact Michelle by email at m.madar@saugustv.org or call the studio at 781-231-2883 to coordinate with our staff. “Deadline to record your video statement is October 10th at 5PM so we can air the program for a full two weeks. “All candidate statements recorded will then be compiled into a single program that will air on Comcast Channel 8 starting October 13th. This program will air three times a day, at random times in the morning, afternoon, and evening until the election is over on November 4th. Air date and times TBD. Saugus TV program schedules are available at www.saugustv.org . The program will also be available to view on our Vimeo page at www.vimeo. com/saugustelevision. ● Candidate Forums: Saugus TV may tape and cablecast other organization’s forums and/or THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 13

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 19, 2025 Page 13 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 12 debates, with notice at least 5 days prior to the event, subject to crew availability. ● Additional Political Programming: Saugus TV encourages all Saugus residents, persons associated with a business or organization (whether for profit or non-profit), 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 Saugus TV, including with respect to the use of a bulletin board. “Saugus TV is non-partisan; therefore, we do not produce programs/spot(s) endorsing specific candidates or ballot questions. We encourage residents, organizations, and businesses to become members of Saugus TV. If a candidate is a member, or becomes a member of Saugus TV, they may produce, create and submit a program/spot(s) that will air on Saugus TV. “These programs/spots will be shown on Comcast Channel 8 and will air 4 times a week (like any other member production), at random times, and will run until election day. “Viewers will be able to find these airings on the Saugus TV Program Schedule. “We look forward to working with all of the candidates, and hope that you take advantage of everything Saugus TV has to offer.” Trivia Night is Oct. 16! This just in from Selectman Corinne Riley: Members of the Saugus Business Education Collaborative have scheduled their popular fundraising event: “Trivia Night”! If you are interested in securing a table for your team, it will be at Kowloon, October 16 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Register your team from businesses, organizations, teachers, PTOs, friends...all are welcome! You will be competing for a trophy, as well as bragging rights! Teams are at least 5 members, cost is $275.00 per team, or $55.00 per participant. Do you want to come and join in the fun as a spectator? The cost is $25.00 each. Cost includes a buffet dinner. The Board of Selectmen at Tuesday’s meeting presented a citation to Stephanie Puracchio, who served as both the clerk of the Conservation Commission and the Board of Appeals. Stephanie wore those two hats for most of the 15 years she served – always helpful to the petitioners in the filing of requests and dealt with the demands of deadlines with ease and a smile. “You leave big shoes to fill. You’ve done an amazing job,” said Selectman Jeff Cicolini. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) A fun-filled night that benefits the students of our town! If you are interested please email ccriley@comcast.net or peterrossettijr@aol.com to register your team no later than October 14. The Library is looking for volunteers If you love being around books, try hanging out at the Saugus Public Library. If you already hang out there, here’s a message from Lisa, the Head Reference Librarian: “We are looking for teens that need community service hours, and adults to volunteer at the library. We currently have openings on Tuesdays and Saturdays. If you are interested, please email Lisa, Head Reference Librarian at lejeune@noblenet.org, call 781231-4168, or stop by to fill out a Volunteer Application.” Upcoming library events The Saugus Public Library will feature two teen-related events later this month. There will be a Comic Book Workshop for Teens on Monday, Sept. 29, at 4 p.m. in the Brooks Room on the second floor. This program is open to grades 5 and up and requires registration. A program called “Murder Mystery: Everyone’s a Suspect!” is set for Saturday, Sept. 27, from 12:30-3:30 in the Teen Room. Please come if you want Annual Fall Family Festival Sept. 27 at Breakheart The Saugus Action Volunteers for The Environment (SAVE) announced this week some very special programs in conjunction with this year’s annual Fall Family Festival at Breakheart Reservation. SAVE will sponsor a free Live Raptor Show as part of Breakheart Reservation’s annual Fall Family Festival on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Working together with our community partners, the Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) and the Friends of Breakheart, SAVE sees this as a wonderful opportunity for everyone to view local wildlife up close and personal, as well as learn more about these wonderful animals. These environmental education programs about raptors will be presented by Mass Audubon. Five 20-minute sessions will be offered to the public at the Breakheart Christopher P. Dunne Visitor Center, starting at 11:00 a.m. (11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 1:00), with the last session beginning at 1:00 p.m. The entire to participate in a murder investigation. Please join us to play board and card games in the Teen Room on October 20 from 4:005:30. Registration is not required – fifth grade and up. Festival will run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with a number of activities and fun events available. SAVE will also sponsor another “It’s New To You” SWAP again this year at the Festival. The SWAP – an effort to help keep still usable items out of the waste stream – will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The SWAP is part of SAVE’s continuing efforts to increase recycling by repurposing still usable goods. The SWAP is another free event – no money, just a simple swap. You can bring items or take items; you do not have to do both. Bring usable items in good condition to the SWAP, typically those things you no longer want but that are too good to throw away, and perhaps find a treasure or two to take home with you. (Please, do not bring items that require special disposal.) For more information about the SWAP, please contact Ann at adevlin@aisle10.net. You can also visit the SAVE website at saugussave.wordpress.com (click on News and Events). The Pumpkin Patch is coming! Besides Founders Day, there’s another signature Saugus event happening in September. “The Pumpkin Patch” will reappear at First Congregational Church on Saugus United Parish Food Pantry The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry is open today (Friday, THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 15 the side lawn along Hamilton Street, facing Saugus Town Hall. “Our first delivery of pumpkins will be on Saturday, September 27th at 9 am,” according to Karen Spencer. “We need help to un-load the huge truck that will be parked on Hamilton Street. Please come down to the church and help. High school students will receive community service hours for helping. The second delivery is expected on October 11th where we also need help.” KOC Flea Market Sept. 27 The Knights of Columbus Council 1829 of Saugus will be holding a Festive Indoor Flea Market and Craft Fair on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the KOC Hall at 57 Appleton St. in Saugus. Vendors/ dealers will be charged $30 per space; one table and chairs provided. Please submit payment as soon as possible. For details, please call KOC at 781-233-9858 or Paul Giannetta at 978-2391392. This week’s “shout outs” We had a few “shout outs” this week. Here’s one from Precinct 5 Town Meeting Member Ronald A. Wallace: “Just wanted to give a shout out to all of the people pulling papers for the upcoming election. It’s great to see new names getting involved!” Here’s one from Laura Eisener: “A shout out to the Saugus police for helping make the setups and breakdowns at Founder’s day run smoothly despite all the activity and crowds. And an extra one for the policeman who helped the geese cross Lynn Fells Parkway safely on Monday.” 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.

Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 19, 2025 Saugus Gardens in the Summer Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable By Laura Eisener E arlier this month a new Guinness world record for sunflower height was confirmed for a plant over 35 feet tall in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This plant got the name “Clover” from the family that grew it because the young son of the owner put four-leaf clovers on the leaves for luck — and apparently it worked! The grower’s name is Alex Babich. He immigrated from Ukraine in the 1990s. The sunflower is the national flower of Ukraine. Babich grows many other plants competitively as well. Asters and mums were planted in the beds at the Library and Town Hall last week, in time to be admired by the crowds on Founders Day. Both of these are in the aster family (Asteraceae) and have composite flower heads. In both asters and mums, the disk florets in the center may be visible, as they are in daisies, or there may be multiple petals, so the center is hidden. We are more accustomed to seeing the double forms of chrysanthemums than we are of asters, so many people may think all the new plants in Saugus Center are mums, but you can quickly tell them apart by the leaves. The asters have small lance-shaped foliage, while the mums have lobed leaves. Saugus Garden Club had some beautiful plants for sale, grown by Huberman’s Greenhouses in Saugus, at their Founders Day booth. My front steps now have a few pumpkins, an ornamental pepper (Capsicum annuum) plant in a tiny copper toned pumpkin planter and a row of bright pink New Guinea impatiens (Impatiens hawkeri) and white wax begonias (Begonia semperflorens cultorum), the latter two bought from the Garden Club on Founders Day. While these plants will not tolerate frost, they can be expected to bloom continuously until we have a frost, which often does not happen until early November. Given enough weather warning to take the pots indoors, they can bloom for quite a while longer on a windowsill. Migrations of birds and butterflies are well underway. Visitors to our gardens have become more numerous in the last few weeks. While monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) seemed rather scarce most of the summer, as their numbers are declining, I am seeing some almost every day in my garden right now. Early this week there was a feeding frenzy on the butterfly ‘Frosty Fire’ is a drought-tolerant, fall-blooming perennial with white-edged leaves that provide interest over most of the growing season. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) bush (Buddleia davidii), with monarch butterflies, bumblebees and some other bees competing for the nectar of these fragrant flowers. Occasionally a bumblebee would get too close to a butterfly, and it would flutter its wings to shake it off! The monarchs can’t lay their eggs in anything other than milkweeds (Asclepias spp.), but they certainly appreciate the nectar needed to fuel their journey from many other flowers. One of the native trees whose fruits help fuel the migrations of birds is the flowering dogwood (Benthamidia florida, formerly Cornus florida). This tree produces many small oval fruits, red when ripe, which are favorites of many bird species. As the fruits ripen, the foliage begins to turn color as well, helping birds zoom in on potential food. ‘Frosted Fire’ stonecrop (HyPumpkins and fall decorations share the porch steps with some pink New Guinea impatiens and white wax begonias grown at Huberman’s Greenhouses and bought from the Saugus Garden Club on Founders Day. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) These sunflowers in Dee LeMay’s Saugus garden are a beautiful sunny color against the blue sky! (Photo courtesy of Dee LeMay) lotelephium ‘Frosted Fire’), also often called sedum for its former scientific genus, is a very drought-tolerant perennial that blooms in early September. Like the more familiar ‘Autumn Joy’ and ‘Autumn Fire’ stonecrop, which are found in many gardens, its foliage emerges early in spring but its blossoms don’t open until fall. However, the white edges on the leaves make this variety decorative long before the A migrating monarch butterfly and a bumblebee share a panicle of butterfly bush blossoms. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) flowers bloom. The bold texture of the foliage adds contrast to other plants that have fine textured foliage nearby. Editor’s Note: Laura Eisener is a landscape design consultant who helps homeowners with landscape design, plant selection and placement of trees and shrubs, as well as perennials. She is a member of the Saugus Garden Club and offered to write a series of articles about “what’s blooming in town” shortly after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. She was inspired after seeing so many people taking up walking. Ripe berries on flowering dogwood at the Saugus Iron Works provide food for many migrating birds. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) Multi-petalled purple asters share the spotlight with recently planted chrysanthemums in front of the Library and Town Hall. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener)

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 19, 2025 Page 15 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 13 Sept. 19) 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 (781233-2663) or go to the website (cliftondalecc.org) for details. Alcohol/Drug Recovery program Oct. 20 The Saugus-Everett Elks Drug Awareness Committee is sponsoring an Alcohol and Drug Recovery presentation from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Monday, October 20, at the Saugus Senior Center (466 Central St. in Saugus). This will be an hour-long presentation conducted by Sober Shuttle, Inc. explaining the benefits offered to recovering individuals. This is a free event, and people who are interested are welcome to attend. If you or someone you know would like to know more about these services, you should not miss this informative event. Services provided are cost-free transportation into treatment, recovery coach services, placement assistance, food assistance, clothing assistance, community engagement and much more. Light refreshments will be served. Call the Saugus Senior Center at 781-231-3178 to attend. Walkins are also welcome. 2026 Local Cultural Council grant cycle now open The Saugus Cultural Council has received an allocation of $15,500 from the state to fund ed Saugus Schools,” she said. “She studied Graphic Arts and has built a long and successful career as an advertising representative and supporting journalism throughout her career, working for more than 35 years with various local newspapers.” Bogdan noted that Prag — a longtime member of SAVE and a member of the Saugus Tree Committee for more than 20 years (which she currently chairs) — “is deeply committed to her community and the environment.” “She works hard to preserve and enhance the town’s green spaces. She is also a proud member of the Saugus Garden Flu Clinics for the fall The Board of Health announced several upcoming Flu Clinics: Sept. 19 and 26 at the FOUNDERS DAY | FROM PAGE 3 Club,” Bogdan said. “In her spare time, she enjoys walking the trails in the North Shore area, especially at Breakheart Reservation, gardening in her back yard, tending to the tree farm, painting landscapes, kayaking, beachcombing and spending time on Cape Cod, her favorite getaway.” Prag said that the legacy of SAVE — which her mom was a part of from the beginning — continues in far-reaching projects for the town’s betterment. “At SAVE, we’re still rolling up our sleeves — organizing cleanups, preaching about recycling and the importance of conservation now and for our A TRIBUTE TO JOAN FOWLER: The Board of Selectmen at Tuesday’s meeting presented a citation to Joan Fowler, who was a member of the town’s Conservation Commission for 22 years, in addition to 10 years on the Saugus Town Meeting. “You truly exemplify what it is to give back to the community,” said Selectman Jeff Cicolini. “Truly remarkable.” (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) enriching and diverse cultural activities, events and school field trips for Saugus and neighboring communities, according to Tori Darnell, co-chair of the Saugus Cultural Council. Grant applications are welcomed between September 2 and October 16. The Saugus Cultural Council will be available at the Saugus Public Library on September 23 at 6 p.m. to provide live support. This support is for those interested in discussing a project idea and receiving technical support to submit a grant application. For more information, please email saugusculturalcouncil@ gmail.com. Saugus Senior Center and Oct. 2 in the Saugus Town Hall Auditorium. Flu and Covid-19 Boosters will be available. The clinics are open to the public, with times to be determined. Newspapers at the library Thanks to a donation from a patron, The New York Times is now available at the Library, according to Saugus Public Library Director Alan Thibeault. “You can also stop by and read the Saugus Advocate, Lynn Item, Boston Herald, and the Boston Globe as well!” Thibeault said. Saugus Youth Cross Country 2025 Grades 1-5 and 6-8 not running for a school team can run on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Belmonte; future; we host swap tables at Breakheart’s Annual Fall Festival to give gently used items a new home,” Prag said. “We present owl and raptor shows for families at Breakheart’s Fall Fest and also at the Saugus Public library. We host educational programs and do whatever we can to keep trash out of the waste stream — for the beauty and health of Saugus,” she said. “I’m extremely proud to be part of the Saugus Tree Committee, which grew out of SAVE. We just celebrated our 27th year as a Tree City Community. Together, we’ve planted, watered, weeded, mulched and donated hundreds of trees in loSaturdays 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Breakheart Reservation. The training distances are 1st to 3rd, .7 miles; 4th and 5th, 1.2 miles; 6th-8th, 1.9 miles. Practice races are Saturdays (to be determined) at Frey Park in Lynn at 285 Walnut St. Saturday, Oct. 25: Fun Run practice at Breakheart. Athletes are encouraged to wear a costume. Saturday, Nov. 1: 16th Annual Massachusetts State Middle School Cross Country Championship at Willard Field in Devens (more information to be announced). Tuesday, Nov. 11: 11th Annual Massachusetts Elementary School Cross Country Championship, 8:30 a.m. arrival – 9:30 a.m. start; Lynn Gannon Golf Course, 60 Great Woods Rd.; lunch at Prince Pizzeria following the meet. Ending Thursday, Nov. 13: Wrap-up Session at Belmonte. Cost: $150 for first year, $75 returning from Cross Country 2024. If you have any questions, need further information or want to register, please contact Coach T at 781-854-6778 or Christophertarantino24@gmail. com. Visitor Services at Saugus Iron Works The park grounds at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site are open now through Oct. 31, 24 hours a day/seven days a week. Restrooms are open Wednesday through Sunday; 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Monday through Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Visitor Center is open Wednesday through cations across town — at Town Hall, at the library, ball fields, soccer fields and even a special Memorial Elm at the Iron Works to commemorate Saugus’ 200th anniversary,” she said. “For many years, we’ve held an Arbor Day poster contest for 5th graders, where the winners have a tree planted in their honor at their school. Of course, none of this is done alone. It takes a forest of people to make our town greener and better. I am so thankful for all the wonderful old and new friends I have made through Volunteering.” State Rep. Donald Wong (R-Saugus) and state Rep. Jessica Ann Giannino (D-Revere) presented Prag and Decareau Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum and industrial site buildings are open Wednesday through Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A return of the Halloween Pet Parade on Oct. 19 The Friends of Breakheart are gearing up for their Third Annual Halloween Pet Parade, which is set for Sunday, Oct. 19. Registration begins at 11 a.m. at the Christopher P. Dunne Memorial Visitor Center (177 Forest St. in Saugus). A $10 donation is required to enter your pet. The Friends will use the proceeds for park activities and future events. Cash or check. No Venmo. Prizes will be awarded for Best Costume, Best Silly Pet Trick and Best Personality. Raffle prizes are open to all who donate. For more information, please call Joyce at 781-233-1855, extension 1019, or Lisa Mirasola at 781-808-7817. About The Saugus Advocate We welcome press releases, news announcements, freelance articles and courtesy photos from the community. Our deadline is 6 p.m. on Tuesday. If you have a story idea, an article or a photo to submit, please email me at mvoge@comcast. net or leave a message at 978683-7773. Or send your press release to me in the mail at PO Box 485, North Andover, MA 01845. 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. citations on behalf of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. State Sen. Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn) presented a citation from the Massachusetts Senate to Prag and Decareau. They also received a citation signed by the Saugus Board of Selectmen. “Nancy Prag has worked tirelessly for this town for decades, whether it be on SAVE, the Tree Committee or the Garden Club,” Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta said. “She’s just a phenomenal human being,” she said. State Rep. Donald Wong said Decareau “has been so much for this community, I can’t say enough.”

Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 19, 2025 JIMMY FUND WALK | FROM PAGE 9 Dana-Farber is one of the world’s leading centers of cancer research and treatment. Dana-Farber’s mission is to reduce SUPPORT | FROM PAGE 2 the status was of filling the VSO position. The town manager said he had received applications from several qualified candidates and was in the process of conducting interviews. Crabtree didn’t seem comfortable with Tuesday night’s discussion about the VSO. He said it was inappropriate to be discussing personnel decisions during the meeting. “You’re trying to do the job interview here,” Crabtree told Cancelliere. “This is about you interviewing for the job and less about the veterans. This is a personnel issue,” the town managType of Person Needed: * Are you an experienced/willing to learn, motivated person looking for a shop where your skills can be valued? 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Cogliano noted that he had discussed the matter with Town Counsel John Vasapolli, who provided a legal opinion that only the town manager has the authority to hire and pay a VSO, though it would be legal for selectmen to make an appointment – but not to a paid position. “We don’t have the authority to pay,” Cogliano said. “You have the authority to appoint a VSO,” Castinetti said. ~ HELP WANTED ~ vard Medical School. Dana-Farber provides the latest treatments in cancer for adults through Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center and for children through Dana-Farber/ Boston Children’s Cancer and “Stand on your own two feet and appoint somebody to see what he [Crabtree] does,” he said. Crabtree insisted that “we’re close to filling that position and it will be filled in a couple of weeks.” The town manager called it “a priority” for his administration, adding that the Tuesday night’s discussion “offended me.” “I don’t think it’s professional. I don’t think it’s good for anybody here or the public,” Crabtree said. “To imply the veterans aren’t a priority for the town or me is upsetting,” the town manager said. “This is about you interviewing for the job and less about the veterans. Let’s make this about the veterans, and the position will be filled in a week or two.” Seven veterans and family members went to the lectern to express their support for FOOTBALL | FROM PAGE 11 Cavanaugh took over there this year, so they’re running a whole new offense, a whole new defense. We just got a chance to watch them on film against Essex Tech. They had a great win week one. It was 28-6. They look sharp. They’re committed to running the ball.” According to Cummings, Wilmington has shifted to a more physical style. “Last year (a 20-10 Saugus win) they were traditional spread. Now they’re more like gun wing-T where they got the Blood Disorders Center. Dana-Farber is the only hospital nationwide with a top 5 U.S. News & World Report Best Cancer Hospital ranking in both adult and pediatric care. As a global leader in oncology, Dana-Farber is dediCancelliere, each one drawing applause from the back of the second floor auditorium. Cancelliere asked Crabtree whether it would be possible to include the Veterans Council or veterans community in the selection process. “That’s not part of my process or HR’s [human resources] process,” he said. Crabtree apologizes to selectmen The discussion ended with Crabtree and Cancelliere meeting for a one-on-one discussion while selectmen took a recess. During the town manager’s report later, Crabtree expressed his personal regrets as to how appointing a VSO has progressed, to date. “I apologize to the board. I would have liked to have the position filled sooner. Different unforeseen circumstanctight end and the wing on one side, the twin receivers on the other, and they kind of hit you from all different angles,” he said. “Very different team in terms of gameplay-wise [than] what they were last year. So it’s going to be interesting.” Cummings knows his team will need to execute better in tight spots. “We just got to, in those clutch situations, we just have to find a way to tighten up a little bit,” he said. While it’s tempting to look around at scores across the Northeastern Conference, cated to a unique and equal balance between cancer research and care, translating the results of discovery into new treatments for patients locally and around the world, offering more than 1,100 clinical trials. es have taken a little longer this summer, a lot of different issues that I won’t get into. But we’re close to filling that position. It will be filled within a couple of weeks,” Crabtree said. “There was an implication here that I don’t think was fair to the board, to myself or anybody. There are no veterans that aren’t receiving benefits. And if there are, please come and contact my office. I had a conversation with Paul offline and he agreed that it wasn’t fair to do that. It was an implication that somehow we’re not providing benefits to veterans. That’s absolutely not true. The veterans are receiving benefits. It’s a priority for us and it offended me, and I’m sure you felt the same way – being implied that somebody’s not getting benefits and that we’re not honoring our military.” Cummings is keeping his eyes on his team’s development. Gloucester, an NEC foe, is off to a fine start at 2-0. Salem and Swampscott are 1-1, and Winthrop is 0-2. “It’s hard to really put a lot of stock into some of these early games when you haven’t seen it,” he said. “Right now, it’s more about us. What is it that we need to do? What are some position battles we need to get ironed out? What are the things that we need to do to make sure that we’re playing well? And then we can kind of worry about everybody else.”

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 19, 2025 Page 17 OBITUARIES Amy Elizabeth Sideri W ith profound sadness, we announce the sudden passing of Amy Elizabeth Sideri, who tragically lost her life in a motor vehicle accident in Salem, NH on September 5, 2025, at the age of 31. Born on January 7, 1994, and a lifelong resident of Saugus, Amy—our “Ames”—was a blessing beyond measure to her family, fiance, friends, fellow nurses, and patients. Amy was a caregiver by nature, with a rare gift for making others feel deeply loved and special. A true perfectionist, she poured her heart into everything she did, always with intention and love. After graduating from Salem State University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, she devoted her career to caring for others as an ICU nurse. Amy worked tirelessly, providing critical care in the most challenging of circumstances throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. She dedicated her life to saving others, while offering comfort and trust to families during their worst moments, and treating every person with dignity, love, and respect—no matter their condition or life circumstance. Amy also had a remarkable gift for making everyone she met feel included, seen, and valued. She embodied compassion and empathy in all that she did. As her mother would say, she was a “true blue”—endlessly loyal, reliable, and trustworthy. Amy had a special talent for giving the perfect gift, making those she loved feel celebrated and cherished. Yet her very life was the greatest gift of all. She also brought energy and joy wherever she went, with her radiant smile, playful peace signs, and her insistence on capturing every moment with a photo. Those photos, and those memories they hold, will be treasures we carry with us forever. We love you, Ames. Amy will be lovingly remembered by her parents, Claudia and John Sideri; her siblings, Amanda and David Sideri, along with their partners, Eric Grandmaison and Casey Glynn; her fiance whom she adored for 12 years of her life, Dimas Bardales, and his family; her cousin and second “sister,” Vanessa Fazzolari; her best friend since preschool, Gia Bordonaro; and her many aunts, uncles, other cousins, and friends. She is predeceased by her grandparents, Marjorie Sordillo, and Genevieve and John Sideri, as well as her uncle, Ralph “Bill” Traynham. A public visitation was held at the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus on Friday September 12. Donations may be made in Amy’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at http://events.stjude. org/Amy-Sideri Rose A. (Maillet) Phipps late Joseph and Mary A. (Deveau) Maillet. Rose moved to Saugus at the age of 15 and lived in various places throughout her life including California and Vermont before returning to Saugus. She had worked for Avnet as an assembler. Mrs. Phipps is survived by one son, Steven Streeter and his wife Joyce of Swampscott; two daughters, Linda Sexton and her late husband Ronald of FL and Carol Aguilar and her late husband Rudy of NV; seven grandchildren; many great grandchildren; and one sister, Yvonne Maillet of Saugus. She was predeceased by her son Robert Streeter; three brothers, J. Martin Maillet, Richard Maillet, and Roger Maillet; and two sisters, M. Gertrude Nordike and Rita Hashem. Relatives and friends were invited to attend a funeral service in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus on Wednesday, September 17. Donations in Rose’s memory may be made to St. Margaret’s Parish, 431 Lincoln Ave., Saugus, MA 01906. Tenants by the Entirety A tenancy by the entirety is a special form of joint ownership of real estate available only to a married couple. In a tenancy by the entirety, neither spouse owns a separate interest in the real estate. Rather, each spouse (and both spouses as the marital unit) own the entire interest. Effective February 11, 1980, tenancies by the entirety in Massachusetts underwent radical change by virtue of a statutory amendment. The revision at last brought the statute in line with the concepts of gender equality as they had evolved, at least insofar as marital ownership of property is concerned, as of the final quarter of the 20th century. With the amendment, both spouses are equally entitled to the income from, and to the possession and control of property owned by them as tenants by the entirety, and each has a right to the whole on survivorship. Furthermore, so long as the property in question is the principal residence of the nondebtor spouse, a debtor spouse’s interest in the property held as tenants by the entirety is not subject to seizure or execution by creditors of the debtor spouse. The protection does not exO f Saugus. Age 96, died on Saturday, September 6th at the Abbott House in Lynn. She was the wife of the late Edward Phipps. Born and raised in Lynn, Mrs. Phipps was the daughter of the tend to collection efforts relating to debts for necessaries furnished to either spouse or to a family member. As to those debts, the statute imposes joint and several liability on both spouses. For any other type of debt, however, a debtor’s property held as tenants by the entirety is not subject to a creditor’s seizure or execution if (a) the property is the principal residence of the non-debtor spouse and (b) the nondebtor spouse has no liability for the debt. Although not subject to seizure and execution, a nondebtor spouse’s interest in the principal residence may be attached by a creditor. The resulting cloud on title creates a practical problem in the face of an upcoming sale or refinance of the property, in effect forcing the nondebtor spouse to negotiate with the creditor prior to the closing of the transaction in order to obtain a release of the attachment. It is important to review the deed to your home in order to determine how title is held. Often, two individuals take title as joint tenants with rights of survivorship or as tenants in common as the home was purchased prior to having been married. In that case, the two individuals can transfer the home to themselves for one dollar after they get married and would then take title as “husband and wife, as tenants by the entirety”. A declaration of homestead could also be recorded at the same time in order to protect up to $1,000,000 in equity in the home in the event of a lawsuit. If both spouses are age 62 or older, each spouse would receive a homestead exemption of $1,000,000 for a total of $2,000,000 of protection. Currently, when the home is transferred into a revocable trust or an irrevocable trust, you are able to receive the benefits of the homestead exemption. The revised homestead law was passed on March 16, 2011. Without the declaration of homestead, there is no asset protection benefit when you simply hold real estate in a revocable trust. There would be asset protection if you place real estate into an irrevocable trust and reserve no rights to receive principal. However, if there is rental property in an irrevocable Trust, for example, a creditor could place a lien on the right to receive the net rental income. At some point in time, the benefits of placing your home in trust along with a declaration of homestead will most likely outweigh the asset protection benefits of tenants by the entirety coupled with a declaration of homestead. Avoidance of probate, estate tax planning and nursing home protection planning are just some of the reasons why you might decide to place your home into a trust. 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 18 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 19, 2025 A Founders Day Celebration Hundreds of town residents, former residents and visitors of all ages gathered at Saugus Center last Saturday (Sept. 13) for the 44th Annual Saugus Founders Day. Comfortable autumn-like weather with temperatures in the low 70s enabled town residents and visitors to enjoy the biggest and most popular community event of the year. (Saugus Advocate Photos by Mark E. Vogler) READING OF THE NAMES: Past recipients Joyce Rodenhiser (2015) and Donna Manoogian (2016) took turns reading the list of all “Person of the Year” Award recipients since 1989. PAST AWARD RECIPIENTS: Previous “Person of the Year” Award winners Ruth Berg (2017) and Donna Manoogian (2016) were among the honorees who gathered at Town Hall for this year’s presentation. THE OPENING ACT: Saugus’ Howie Conley and the Memorylaners led off the day with an hour’s worth of songs from yesteryear. 2025 PERSON OF THE YEAR: Award recipient Nancy Prag (center), flanked by her husband Scott and daughter Jenny at the Founders Day ceremony. MOST POPULAR FOOD: Melissa McLeod (right), a local manager of Harrows Chicken Pies, was joined by her sister, Colleen Goyetche (left), and her daughter, Madison Goyetche (center). They served up 60 extra-large pies, which provided 2,000 free samples for this year’s crowd. THE WINNER IS: Brenda Gibb (right) of Lynn, a U.S. Air Force veteran, took home the grand prize in the raffle by the Saugus Veterans Council. Joining her were, from left to right, Council members Paul J. Cancelliere and Gloria Johnson. MAN OF THE YEAR: Eugene Decareau proudly displayed his “Person of the Year” Award after the Founders Day ceremony. WOMAN OF THE YEAR: Shirley Bogdan (right), the 2010 Founders Day “Person of the Year,” presented the award to this year’s winner, Nancy Prag. DANCING UP A STORM: Twoyear-old Savanna Edwards, daughter of Amanda Clark and Christopher Edwards of Saugus, enjoyed her first Founders Day. SAVORING THE DAY: Gillian Gibb of Lynn brought her four-year-old pet Chihuahua, Belly, to Founders Day. MAN BEHIND THE CAMERA: John Prudent of SaugusTV had the best vantage point, filming the festivities from his tower. A PROUD FAMILY: Eugene Decareau, holding his “Person of the Year” Award, was joined by family members. Pictured from left to right: Front row: Joe, Jim, Eugene and Paul Decareau; back row: Sandy and Arlene Decareau and Dorothy Taylor.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 19, 2025 Page 19 Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 50 -Report No. 37 September 8-12, 2025 Copyright © 2025 Beacon Hill Roll Call. All Rights Reserved. By Bob Katzen T HE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ votes on roll calls from prior sessions on the $60.9 billion fi scal 2026 state budget. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. $10 MILLION FOR CITIES AND TOWNS (H 4000) House 26-130 rejected an amendment that would repeal the state’s 2023 No-Cost Calls Law, which provides $10 million to fund unlimited phone calls for inmates at county and state correctional facilities, and would redirect the $10 million to support unrestricted local aid for cities and towns. The amendment would also establish a commission to study and develop recommendations for a fi scally constrained and sustainable alternative to the No-Cost Calls Law. “The state’s sheriffs have collectively raised concerns about the No-Cost Calls Program’s rising costs, which Norfolk County Sheriff Patrick McDermott recently testifi ed has already cost taxpayers $12.5 million this fi scal year,” said sponsor Rep. Brad Jones (R-North Reading). “By redirecting the money allocated to this program to unrestricted general government aid, we can assist our cities and towns that are struggling to pay for essential municipal programs and services. I also believe it’s critical to have a commission study the NoCost Calls Program to ensure that taxpayer dollars are used more effi ciently and eff ectively.” Rep. Michael Day (D-Stoneham) said that the No-Cost Calls Law works because when prisoners are able to communicate with their families, to talk outside of the walls, it results in better success rates and less recidivism. He argued that this $10 million is well-spent and means we have to spend less money on our criminal justice system. (A “Yes” vote is for redirecting the $10 million to fund unlimited phone calls to instead fund $10 million in unrestricted local aid for cities and towns. A “No” vote is for keeping the $10 million funding for the No-Cost Calls Law.) Rep. Jessica Giannino No Rep. Donald Wong Yes ALLOW DEBATE AND VOTE ON 2034 GAS CAR BAN (H 4000) House 132-25, supported the ruling of the chair that prohibited admission to the House for debate and a vote, an amendment that would prevent the state from banning all gas-powered cars by 2035. The chair ruled that the amendment should not be allowed for consideration because the House has already rejected an amendment to postpone the ban and this amendment to prevent the ban outright exceeds the amendment to postpone. They noted under House rules consideration of the amendment to ban is not allowed to be considered. “The chair had ruled that the underlying amendment should not be taken up because the House had already rejected an amendment that would have delayed the enforcement of the [ban],” said Rep. Brad Jones (R-North Reading). “I voted against the chair’s ruling so that the underlying amendment could at least be taken up for consideration by the House.” Rep. Mark Cusack (D-Braintree) said the ruling of the chair is correct and that a delay in the ban and prevention of the ban are similar and under House rules only one can be considered. (A “Yes” vote is for the ruling of the chair that prohibits the admission to the House for debate and a vote, an amendment that would prevent the state from banning all gas-powered cars by 2035. A “No” vote is against the ruling of the chair and favors allowing the House to consider the amendment.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Rep. Donald Wong No MBTA COMMUNITIES ACT (H 4000) House 30-126, rejected an amendment to the current law, known as the MBTA Communities Act, which according to the state’s website, requires that an MBTA community “must have at least one zoning district of reasonable size in which multi-family housing is permitted as of right and meets other criteria including minimum gross density of 15 units per acre; and a location not more than 1/2 mile from a commuter rail station, subway station, ferry terminal or bus station. No age restrictions can be applied and the district must be suitable for families with children.” Cities or towns that do not comply with the MBTA law are in danger of losing various state grants. The amendment would put the law on hold and not enforce it again until December 31, 2026. Amendment sponsor Rep. Ken Sweezey (R-Hanson) said the law should be put on hold in order to allow public hearings on several bills fi led to deal with this emergency. “[The] amendment addresses the emergency created by unfair enforcement of the MBTA Communities Act by this administration,” said Sweezey. “There are over 20 bills fi led pertaining to revisions to the law. I support the public hearing process and look forward to the work we continue to do to help our towns but wish more consideration would have been given to granting temporary relief through this amendment.” Rep Danielle Gregoire (R-Hanson) said the Supreme Judicial Court ruled that the MBTA Communities Act is the law of the land and is constitutional. She said that 95 percent of communities subject to this law are in compliance or interim compliance. She noted that this law is reasonable and mandates zoning changes but it does not mandate that anyone build anything. (A “Yes” vote is for the delay until December 31, 2025. A “No” vote is against the delay.) Rep. Jessica Giannino No Rep. Donald Wong Yes ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL STUDENT ID CARDS AND SUICIDE LINE (H 2221) – The House gave initial approval to legislation that would require that newly printed student ID cards for public school students in grades 6-12 and students in public colleges, include the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline phone numbers and text message numbers. The line directs all callers to trained call takers who are available to provide free, confidential emotional support for those in crisis. The measure allows schools that have a supply of unissued student identification cards that do not comply with this new requirement, to issue the old student identifi cation cards to students until the remaining supply is depleted. In 2024, the House and Senate approved diff erent versions of this bill, but the legislative session ended before the two sides could agree on a version. “Making suicide prevention resources more available and accessible will help ensure that every student is aware of the free, confi - dential resources that are available to them at any time,” said sponsor Rep. Jack Lewis (D-Framingham). “Since the 988 hotline was implemented in 2021, there has been massive increases in calls and texts — clearly showcasing the benefi ts and lifesaving support the hotline provides. Supporting this initiative is an essential part of providing young people with equitable access to critical resources, promoting help-seeking behaviors and de-stigmatizing mental health.” REMOVE FOOD DYES FROM SCHOOL FOOD (S 1531) – The Public Health Committee held a hearing on legislation that would prohibit public schools from selling food which contains any food dyes. A school would be permitted to sell any products that might contain any food dye only if the sale of the items takes place away from a school’s premises, occurs on a school’s premises at least one-half hour after the end of the school day or is at booster sales, concession stands or other school-related events. “Removing food dyes from the public school setting is a step toward ensuring the whole child is considered when it comes to education,” said sponsor Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Spencer). “Science continues to show the harmful impact of food dyes on children, especially when it comes to their ability to focus which is crucial to learning. The impact of this change would be minor to school districts but major for students who are impacted by these harmful chemicals.” ALLOW DOCTORS TO DISPENSE HEARING AIDS (H 367) – The Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure held a hearing on a bill that would allow Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) doctors to dispense hearing aids by audiologists in the ENT doctor’s offi ce. Massachusetts is one BEACON | SEE PAGE 20 - 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. ES25P2679EA Estate of: WILLIAM JOSEPH MCNEILLY Also known as: WILLIAM J. MCNEILLY Jr., WILLIAM J. MCNEILLY Date of Death: 06/10/2025 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 Linda A. Murphy of Middleton, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Linda A. Murphy of Middleton, 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 10/06/2025. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Frances M. Giordano, First Justice of this Court. Date: September 05, 2025 PAMELA A. CASEY O’BRIEN REGISTER OF PROBATE September 19, 2025

Page 20 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 19, 2025 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 Callahan, Michael Chen, Ken C Fazzolari, Vincenzo Ho, Gai Kitonga, Peninah Le, Kim Saintvil, Fritz P Turbridge, Nancy Patel-Fazzolari, Hetali Tran, Tan N Muiruri, Charles Saintvil, Nadege Turbridge, William BUYER2 SELLER1 Welch Ft Chen, Liqin Opendoor Property J LLC Bukhovko, Maxim Evangelista, Jennifer Cacciatore, Colleen SELLER2 ADDRESS Morrissey, Pamela J 33 Intervale Ave 497 Central St Elaine M Doucette RET Doucette, Elaine M 5 Powderkeg Way Griffi n, Camille A 14 Ballard St Bukhovko, Melody 23 Western Ave 9 Laconia Ave Evangelista, Welbert 12 Dustin St Cacciatore, John M 58 Adams Ave 10. On Sept. 5, 2025, what Greater Boston city had a race for “Bike Path Mayor”? 11. On Sept. 22, 1888, the first National Geographic Magazine was published; in what century did it add pictures? 1. Sept. 19 is Talk Like a Pirate Day; pirates drank grog, which had what liquor? 2. Wha U.S. state with the longest boardwalk has the most jughandles at intersections? 3. The 1978 song “September” was released by what group? 4. What is keepie uppie? 5. On Sept. 20, 1973, who defeated Bobby Riggs in the BEACON | FROM PAGE 19 of only two states that does not allow this. Current Massachusetts law requires anyone needing hearing aids to make a separate appointment with an audiologist outside of an ENT offi ce to obtain hearing aids. tennis “Battle of the Sexes”? 12. 6. How are Richard, Increase and Cotton similar? 7. How are Avalon, Savoy and Totem Pole similar? 8. On Sept. 21, 1957, what TV series based on Erle Stanley Gardner books debuted? 9. Which part of Boston is its oldest residential community? Sponsor Rep. Carole Fiola (D-Fall River) said the proposal would eliminate the need to make multiple appointments and would make treatment seamless and convenient to patients. “There are [currently] numerous obstacles for those who need to go to separate For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 In what Asian country is Steel Dragon 2000, the world’s longest rollercoaster? 13. According to Guinness World Records, the largest square dance had how many people: 78, 249 or 1,632? 14. On Sept. 23, 1846, what planet was discovered that was named after a sea god? 15. Margaret Knight, who worked in Springfi eld, Mass., offi ces to obtain hearing aids, especially those who are caretakers, elderly or with low income, because of transportation and scheduling,” said Fiola. BAN HOSTILE ARCHITECTURE THAT TARGETS THE HOMELESS (H 3307) – A proposal heard by the State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Committee would prohibit the state, the MBTA and cities and towns from constructing “hostile architecture” that supporters of the ban say targets the homeless and tries to push them out of certain areas. The bill defi nes hostile architecture as “any building or structure that is designed or intended to prevent unhoused individuals from sitting or lying on the building or structure at street level.” “Designing public spaces that are hostile to people experiencing homelessness does nothing to address the problem of homelessness,” said sponsor Rep. Mike Connolly (D-Cambridge). “In fact, designing public spaces with hostile architecture merely sends the issue further away from public view making it more dangerous for those who need both shortCITY Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus invented a machine for what type of shopping amenity? 16. DATE 08.27.25 08.28.25 08.29.25 08.27.25 08.29.25 08.25.25 08.29.25 08.29.25 PRICE 675000 663000 1250000 640000 760000 730000 880000 751000 ANSWERS In what year was croquet an Olympic sport: 1876, 1900 or 1922? 17. September 24 is National Punctuation Day; the name of the British village of Westward Ho! comes from what? 18. What aluminum product is the most recycled product in the USA? 19. How are Edward Jenner, Louis Pasteur and Jonas Salk similar? 20. On Sept. 25, 1929, what journalist with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star was born? term help and longer-term policy.” Supporters say that family homelessness in Greater Boston has doubled over the last decade, shelters are overcrowded and waiting lists for aff ordable housing are in the tens of thousands. They note that policies that sterilize the homelessness crisis in public spaces are not only inhumane, but they also only serve to mask the problem. According to Robert Rosenberger, an associate professor of philosophy at Georgia Institute of Technology, who has studied and written extensively on the subject, hostile architecture includes armrests that divide benches so that the bench is not long enough to sleep on, sprinklers that are turned on at night and certain trash cans. “Garbage cans … serve several functions for people living unhoused,” said Rosenberger. “Some people use garbage cans as a source of recyclable materials [which] can often be exchanged for a small sum of money. Garbage cans are also sometimes approached as a source of discarded food.” He notes that many newer garbage cans are built so that people cannot reach inside them to obtain recycled bottles or cans or leftover food. SIMPLE LANGUAGE ON THE STATE’S WEBSITE (H 3378) – Another bill before the State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Committee would require the state’s chief digital offi cer to improve the web sites and services for state executive offices and agencies by requiring the use of plain and simple language consistent with the average reading comprehension level of Massachusetts, as determined by the commissioner of elementary and secondary education. “This bill was inspired by a conversation I had with a constituent who retired from working in a state agency,” said sponsor Rep. David LeBoeuf (D-Worcester). “In his work, he noticed many of the forms, web portals and other resources used technical legal terms. This can inadvertently lead to residents fi lling them out inaccurately or not fully comprehending particular requirements. This bill would encourage greater partnerships BEACON | SEE PAGE 21 1. Rum 2. New Jersey (Atlantic City Boardwalk) 3. Earth, Wind & Fire 4. Keeping a soccer ball off the ground (used at the 1967 Scotland-England match to keep the ball and run out the clock) 5. Billie Jean King 6. They were all Puritan ministers with the last name Mather. 7. They were ballrooms (in San Francisco, Harlem and Auburndale, Mass., respectively). 8. “Perry Mason” 9. North End (1630s) 10. Somerville (A cat named Minerva won.) 11. 20th (1905) 12. Japan 13. 1,632 (in 2017 at the National Square Dance Convention) 14. Neptune 15. The fi rst fl at-bottomed brown paper bag machine 16. 1900 17. Charles Kingsley’s 1855 novel with that name, but fi rst the Westward Ho!-tel was built there! 18. Cans 19. Vaccine developers 20. Barbara Walters

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 19, 2025 Page 21 BEACON | FROM PAGE 20 between our technical services teams and state agencies to enhance user experience of online forms and fi nd ways to make these improved forms available in alternative ways to individuals without internet access.” “This bill seeks to clarify language used by government offi ces for the common person here in Massachusetts that may not understand the phraseology used by the university crowd that our current website design caters to,” said Rep. John Gaskey (R-Carver) who signed on as one of the co-sponsors of the bill. “As more and more functions continue to become web centric, we are leaving people that do not ‘live’ online behind and by simplifying design and language, and off ering an analog alternative ensures that all people can fi nd and do what they need to on government sites. Remember, we are by the people and for the people.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “All students should be taught about 9/11 and its aftermath, which is a tragic and important piece of both our state and our nation’s history. I’ve directed the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to work together to ensure that it is fully incorporated into school curriculum frameworks.” ---Gov. Maura Healey. “This is the kind of common-sense policy approach we need to boost housing production and ease the aff ordability crisis in the commonwealth. Instead of complex mandates, new costs and taxes, or burdensome regulation of private development, the Healey-Driscoll Administration off ers a streamlined, predictable approval process for the types of housing developments we can and should encourage.” ---James Rooney, President and CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce supporting the New Streamlined Approval Process for Housing Development in Massachusetts. “Our investments in community transportation are about connecting people to jobs, schools and services today and into the future. The projects supported through the Transportation Management Associations Program are vital to building a more reliable, resilient and accessible transportation network. I look forward to seeing this program continue to grow and serve our communities for years Licensed & Insured to come.” --- Transportation Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt announcing the awarding of $3 million in funding BEACON | SEE PAGE 22 Clean-Outs! We take and dispose from cellars, attics, garages, yards, etc. Call Robert at: 781-844-0472 Free Estimates Carpentry * Kitchen & Bath * Roofs * Painting Decks * Siding * Carrijohomeimprovement.com Call 781-710-8918 * Saugus, MA General Contractor * Interior & Exterior The Kid Does Clean Outs From 1 item to 1,000 * Basements * Homes * Backyards * Commercial Buildings The cheapest prices around! Call Eric: (857) 322-2854 Frank Berardino MA License 31811 • 24 - Hour Service • Emergency Repairs BERARDINO Plumbing & Heating Residential & Commercial Service Gas Fitting • Drain Service YOUR LOCAL NEWS & SPORTS IN SIX LANGUAGES. SUBSCRIBE TO THE ADVOCATE ONLINE BY SCANNING HERE! 617.699.9383 Senior Citizen Discount Steps Stoops Rebuilt or Repaired Chimney Rebuilt or Repaired House Foundation Leaks Repaired All Basement Repairs Chimney Inspection Roofing & Siding Masonry Repairs Window Installation & Repairs Drywall & Carpentry Waterproofing American Exterior and Window Corporation Contact us for all of your home improvement projects and necessities. Call Jeff or Bob Toll Free: 1-888-744-1756 617-699-1782 / www.americanexteriorma.com Windows, Siding, Roofing, Carpentry & More! All estimates, consultations or inspections completed by MA licensed supervisors. *Over 50 years experience. *Better Business Bureau Membership. Insured and Registered Complete Financing Available. No Money Down. We follow Social Distancing Guidelines!

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CDL SCHOOL BUS DRIVER WANTED Compensation: $28/hour School bus transportation company seeking active CDL drivers who live LOCALLY (Malden, Everett, Chelsea and immediate surrounding communities). - Applicant MUST have BOTH S and P endorsements as well as Massachusetts school bus certificate. Good driver history from Registry a MUST! - Part-time hours, BUT GUARANTEED 20-35 HOURS PER WEEK depending on experience. Contact David @ 781-322-9401. ic company to Team Massachusetts — where we are number one for education, health care and innovation, and ranked the best state to live in, to raise a family, to be a woman and to be a working parent. ---Gov. Maura Healey on toy company Hasbro’s announcement that the company has signed a lease to relocate its Rhode Island operations to Massachusetts. HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are imFURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT EVERETT portant to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been fi led. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of Sept. 8-12, the House met for a total of two hours and 17 minutes and the Senate met for a total of two hours and 52 minutes. Mon.Sept. 8 House 11:05 a.m. to 11:27 a.m. Senate 11:10 a.m. to 11:31 a.m. Tues. 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