SAUGUS Nov. 5 Town of Saugus Election Ballot — see page 18 ADVOCATE Vol. 22, No. 39 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 781-233-4446 Friday, September 27, 2019 A split MCAS report card for Saugus Excellent: Lynnhurst Elementary on “School of Recognition” list Poor: SHS and Belmonte Middle School “requiring assistance or intervention” By Mark E. Vogler P arents who send their children to Lynnhurst Elementary School should be beaming with great pride this week, knowing that their school is one of 67 on the “School of Recognition” list for remarkable results in the 2019 Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) tests. But many of the parents of children attending Saugus ONE OF THE STATE’S TOP PERFORMERS: School officials learned this week that the Lynnhurst Elementary School is one of 67 on the “School of Recognition” List after continuing improvement in MCAS test results. (Saugus Advocate Photos by Mark E. Vogler) ~ THE ADVOCATE ASKS ~ Winners of Annual Art Exhibition share stories behind their work Editor’s Note: For this week’s paper, we went down to the Marleah Elizabeth Graves (MEG) Center last Saturday night (Sept. 21) to find out the stories behind the five winning entries of the Second Annual Rumney Marsh Art Exhibition and what inspired the artists. People attending the show voted on what they thought were the best entries. Titled “Rumney Marsh Through the Seasons,” the exhibit featured art in any medium inspired by the beauty and fragility of the Rumney Marsh Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC). The show was sponsored by Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE). Highlights of this week’s interviews follow. First Place: John Decareau, “Bald Eagle,” a framed woodburning. Eugene and Arlene ASKS | SEE PAGE 2 High School and Belmonte Middle School may not be so pleased with the latest MCAS scores. Saugus High and Belmonte are among the 132 schools classified “among the lowest 10 percent of schools in the state” that were determined to be “in need of focused/targeted support.” The two schools were also classified as “requiring assistance or MCAS | SEE PAGE 5 THE BEST OF RUMNEY ART: left to right: Arlene and Eugene Decareau stand in front of a woodburning of a bald eagle created by their son, John, of Boiling Springs, S.C., which won first place in last weekend’s Second Annual Rumney Marsh Art Exhibition, which was sponsored by Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment. For more photos, see inside. (Saugus Advocate photos by Mark E. Vogler) ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS...Warm & Welcoming best describes this custom 8 room, 4 bedroom Ranch featuring 3 full baths, sunny, fireplace living room & formal dining room w/ bay windows, open to updated kitchen, granite counters, granite island, stainless appliances including beverage center, ceramic tile flooring, glass tile back splash, mud room, newly updated full bath, master bdrm suite featuring huge walk-in closet & private bath, custom glass shower w/multiple shower heads, double sinks, unique, illuminating faucets, mirrors & shower. New addition adds room for the extended family offering den w/atrium door leading to yard, kitchenette, 4th bedroom & full bath. Spacious lower level waiting to be finished with fireplace, plumbing for bath & storage room. Corner lot featuring 2 driveways, private yard summer oasis, illuminating rock garden, AG pool, patio area w/built-in TV hookup, hardwood floors, C/A, newer gas heat and roof, updated electric, newer windows, one car garage. Nicely located on side street. Offered at $589,900 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com ANGELO’S FULL "Over 40 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2019 Regular Unleaded $2.419 Mid Unleaded $2.799 Super $2.859 Diesel Fuel $2.779 KERO $4.759 Diesel $2.599 SERVICE HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS Prices subject to change FLEET
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