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SAUGUS Check out the NEW ADVOCATE ONLINE: www.advocatenews.net C TE D AT CAT Vol. 25, No.39 -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 781-233-4446 Friday, September 29, 2023 FEELING THE ORANGE GLOW Night of the Scary Sounds A bad valve at the WiN Waste innovations plant caused a deafening noise that frightened hundreds in Saugus and revere By Mark E. Vogler A t about 8:20 p.m. Monday (Sept. 25), a loud noise emanating from the WIN Waste Innovations trash-to-energy plant disrupted the night for hundreds of frightened Saugus and Revere residents. The noise was so loud that the Saugus Police Department wound up fi elding more than 400 calls on its emergency 911 and business lines during a period of about 30 minutes, according to Police Chief Michael Ricciardelli. “Many of the people calling on the 9-1-1 were extremely scared … asking if they should evacuate the area,” Chief Ricciardelli told the Board of Health during an emergency public meeting held Tuesday night before a crowd of about 100 – many of them standing outside the overfi lled Community Room. “Some thought it was a plane crash,” Chief Ricciardelli said. When Saugus firefighters arrived at the incinerator on Route 107 in East Saugus, there was nobody immediately available in the control room they could talk to, according to Fire Chief Michael C. Newbury. “On our day shift, we have a fantastic relationship with WIN,” Chief Newbury told the Board of Health. But the fi re chief cited “a lack of communication” on Monday night when fi refi ghters responded to a noise complaint at the plant. The chief said it took fi ve to 10 minutes before the Fire Department established contact with plant offi cials. Meanwhile, “there was misinformation about an explosion at the facility,” he added, noting that good communication could have prevented that kind of fear in the community “Luckily, nobody got hurt,” SCARY SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 2 Saugus Youth Pop Warner Cheerleader Isabella Bluestein, 7, who was baptized at First Congregational Church-UCC, said she likes to help the community. And that’s why she was part of the volunteer brigade that helped to unload “The Pumpkin Truck” at Saugus Center last Saturday. See inside for the story and more photos. (Saugus Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) ~ Home of the Week ~ REVERE...Nicely maintained Cape Cod style home featuring 5 rooms, 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, kitchen offers small island and ceramic tile flooring, open to dining room with hardwood flooring, large, front-to-back living room, full bath with whirlpool tub and separate shower stall, enclosed porch, finished lower level with playroom, central air, inground pool with cabana - great for summer enjoyment! Conveniently located on corner lot, close to shopping and major Routes! Affordable home ownership! Offered at $499,900 View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com iht 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 f th y V of this home right on your smartphone. g 7 MAIN ST., SAUGUS * 781-233-0780 5th Anniversary Celebration! GUY’S LIQUORS WINE & LIQUOR TASTINGS Friday, October 27 * 4-7 PM Saturday, October 28 * 4-7 PM 5% Off All Wine Oct. 26 & 27 AN Lottery * Cigarettes * Spirits * Craft Beer HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 9AM - 11PM Sunday 10AM - 10PM NGELO’S FULL SERVICE 1978-2023 Celebrating 45 Years in Business! FULL OR PART-TIME OIL TRUCK DRIVER WANTED Must be Class A or B CDL/Hazmat /Twic Certified. Email: Info@angelosoil.com or call number below. HEATING OI 24-Hour Burner Service Order online at: Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS Hours. Mon.-Wed. 6AM - 6PM / Thurs. & Fri. 6AM - 7PM / Sat. 7AM / Sun. 9AM-5PM FLEET DIESEL TRUCK STOP

Page 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 29, 2023 SCARY SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 1 Chief Newbury said. WIN Waste blamed a malfunctioning valve for the violent venting of steam that produced about 20 minutes of horrific noise that annoyed and frightened hundreds of residents in Saugus and Revere. In an initial text message alert to the community, WIN explained that the plant had “experienced an upset condition that necessitated the ventilation of steam, without the opportunity to route it through the silencers…The result was steam that was both visible and audible.” Declaring it an emergency Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree requested the emergency Board of Health meeting after Saugus Public safety dispatchers were flooded with calls. “I am aware that this was unsettling to many residents and families throughout Saugus. The Town takes this matter seriously,” Crabtree said in a press release issued Tuesday morning. “Therefore, I have requested that the Saugus Board of Health, which has juMAN IN THE HOT SEAT: Peter DiCecco, WIN Waste Innovations Senior Vice President of Operations, apologized for the inconvenience and unrest that Monday night’s plant malfunction caused for residents who heard the loud noise from WIN’s trash-to energy plant. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) risdiction concerning this incident, to immediately convene an emergency public meeting to have representatives from WIN Waste Innovations explain what occurred, why it occurred, and what steps they will take to prevent it from happening again.” At the end of the 90-minute hearing, Board of Health Chair William Heffernan vowed, “We will hold WIN accountable.” “We will act sooner rather than later,” he said, noting that the board will be meeting with town counsel and the health director to determine what enforcement action should be taken against WIN, including actions the company should be required to take. “I know what authority we have, and I’m not afraid to use it,” HefOur 51st Anniversary Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! ALL MAJOR BRANDS Singles * Tins * Bundles * Boxes * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES SMOKER’S DELIGHT! 15 HANDMADE CIGARS! Four-Year-Old Tobacco * 100% Long Filler * Cellophane $43.95 STORE HOURS: Mon. - Sat.: 9AM - 7PM Sunday & Holidays: 9AM - 6PM R.Y.O. TOBACCO & TUBES ON SALE! WE MAKE HOUSE KEYS! Green Label Cigar Sale! Buy 2 Cigars, Get One FREE! A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 Chris 2023 OVERWHELMED BY THE CALLS: Police Chief Michael Ricciardelli told the Board of Health that public safety dispatchers received more than 400 complaints on the emergency 911 and business telephone lines about the noise on Monday night. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) fernan said. Heffernan said he believed the noise caused by a faulty valve at the plant “was the loudest we’ve ever seen in my lifetime.” Heffernan said he liked some of the ideas proposed at the meeting, including the establishment of a communications loop between the town and WIN when serious events happen and a reverse 911 call so residents can be briefed as soon as possible when those events occur. “In my opinion, this was a catastrophic failure,” Heffernan said. He called on the company to increase its preventative maintenance and suggested that monthly testing of the equipment be increased from monthly to twice-a-month. Some residents said the testing of the equipment should be conducted during the day and not at night. In response to a resident’s concerns about the noise incident, Heffernan said he would request an evaluation by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Precinct 10 Town Meeting Member Peter Manoogian, a longtime critic of the plant, SCARY SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 3

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 29, 2023 ~ political Announcement ~ Page 3 Hickman seeks another term in Precinct 5 M y name is Jaclyn Hickman, I live on Biscayne Avenue and I’m running for re-election for Town Meeting Precinct 5 because I believe Saugus has great potential to succeed and I want to contribute my efforts to its success. I grew up in Saugus and now reside here with my husband Derek and our four children. I attended Lasell College in Newton, MA where I obtained my degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant. My husband and I have decided to settle down in Saugus and try to be active members of our community. Although life can be quite busy at times, I love our town and enjoy spending my free time getting involved with helping out when and where I can. My volunteer work includes being the Co-Chairman for the Lynnhurst 3rd SCARY SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 2 called on the company to “step up and pay for this incident that cost the taxpayers last night. Manoogian, whose Ballard Street home is not far from the plant, said the atmosphere in his neighborhood resembled “sort of a Precinct 10 night out.” “People were wondering if the plant was going to blow up,” he said, adding that some hoped it was. WIN agrees to take action on recommendations Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano said he met with WIN officials on Wednesday to follow up on many of Softball, Coach for Saugus Youth Soccer, serve on the sidewalk committee, and in the past have been a member of the Lynnhurst School PTO, as well as a Lynnhurst School room mother. My family and I love our Jaclyn Hickman Town Meeting Member Precinct 5 and 4th of July Celebration which has been around for over 100 years, I am a coach for the Saugus Girls Little League Softball, Secretary of the Board of Directors for Saugus Girls Little League the recommendations made in response to the incident. He shared some email correspondence he had with Mary Urban, Senior Director of Communications & Community Engagement for WIN. “The relationship I’ve developed with WIN Waste has once again proven to be beneficial not only to the residents of Precinct 10, but the Town of Saugus as a whole,” Cogliano wrote Urban. “As unfortunate as the events of Monday night were, it is equally important that we remedy those situations as soon as possible. What we’ve been able to agree to here is a major step in the right direction. Thank community and try to enjoy our town and promote our local businesses. My husband is on the Saugus Fire Department and takes pride in his job for this town. We regularly attend the annual Tree Lighting, the Santa Parade, visit Breakheart and participate in their events, Prankers Pond, Saugus Iron Works, and hiking/geocaching through Lynn Woods. I believe in spending money carefully and wisely, and I am committed to listening to your concerns and acting in the best interest of the town. I’m asking for your vote on November 7th. If you’re lookyou and your team for meeting with me to address these concerns in a timely manner,” he said. In her email to Cogliano, Urban said WIN intends to “immediately act on the following”: • Direct phone line to the control room for the FD/PD only • Support the reverse 911 call requested from the town • Reimbursement for the Town’s costs for emergency services to respond to the event at our facility • Increase the frequency of the BOH 3rd party Tech enviSCARY SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 4 ing for a candidate that cares deeply about this town and its residents, is a thoughtful decision maker, holds values dearly and is committed to working hard to make Saugus the best town it can be, then I ask that you please cast your vote for me, Jaclyn Hickman. 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut Street We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-7 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Private Parties Private Parties 4-7 p.m. $9.00 12-9 p.m. 7:30-11 p.m. $10. 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com

Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 29, 2023 ~ political Announcement ~ Manoogian seeks Precinct 10 re-election P eter Manoogian, of 50 Ballard Street Saugus, has announced that he will seek re-election to Saugus Town Meeting representing Precinct 10. First elected in 1985, Peter has served East Saugus and all of Saugus in a variety of roles including three terms as a Selectman, past member and Chairman of the Saugus Finance Committee, past Chairman of the 2007 - 2009 Charter Commission, Vice Chairman of the Saugus School Committee (2015-2017), and many SCARY SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 3 ronmental group from monthly to biweekly reviews • Fund the installation of one stand-alone ambient NOx monitoring station in the Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 appointed sub-committees of Town Meeting, most recently being the Ballard School study committee. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in History, and two Master’s Degrees in Educational Leadership and Public Administration. As a lifelong Saugonian, he attended Saugus Public Schools as did his three children. His service and advocacy for his community and his precinct resulted in his being named Saugus Person of the Year in 2018. During this past term Peter Town of Saugus per the DEP’s regulations Peter DiCecco, WIN Waste Innovations Senior Vice President of Operations, expressed repeated apologies to the town and its residents. “Last attended every Town Meeting and has a 100% voting record. In fact, inclusive of all the boards and committees he has served on, Peter has only missed one meeting in nearly 40 years of service to the Town. His knowledge of the Town Government and Town Meeting process has proven beneficial to his constituents and his colleagues. When the constituents he represents were prevented by a 2/3 vote of Town Meeting from speaking against a proposal by Selectman Cognight was the first time there’s been a malfunctioning of the silencer since it’s been installed,” DiCecco said. “The audience doesn’t care that it worked 99 percent of the time,” he added. “I am extremely disappointed that we inconvenienced the community last night,” he said. In the last three years, WIN has spent more than $75 million to upgrade the plant and replace parts. “We are constantly looking at and making improvements.” Board of Health Member Joia Cicolini told DiCecco that the existing plant wouldn’t be permitted today under existing environmental laws. Public health wasn’t adversely affected by the incident, according to DiCecco. “I can say confidently, the public wasn’t harmed,” DiCecco said. But Board of Health Director John R. Fralick III disagreed HORRIFIED BY THE NOISE: State Rep. Jessica Ann Giannino (D-Revere) said she could hear the loud sounds generated at the WIN Waste Innovations plant on Monday in her Revere home – 3.2 miles away from the plant. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) with DiCecco’s claim. He cited numerous calls received by Saugus public safety dispatchers. “I consider panic to be a public health issue,” Fralick said. “What I saw here tonight was induced by that situation,” he said. Selectman Jeffrey Cicolini said he received calls from neighbors asking whether they should evacuate the area. “People were literally freaking out. It was a scary situation for a while,” Cicolini said. Selectman Michael Serino testified that the incident frightened him. “I tell you, I was a nervous wreck. I didn’t know what to do,” he said. “It’s not just a noise issue. The root of the problem is that it’s the oldest plant in the nation. It needs to be torn down and replaced,” Serino said. Revere residents riled by the noise State Rep. Jessica Ann Giannino (D-Revere) – whose 16th Suffolk District includes Precincts 3 and 10 in Saugus, told the Board of Health Tuesday night that she “was horrified to know that 3.2 miles away in my home, I could SCARY SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 5 liano and Riley to expand the Win Waste ash dump from 50’ to 100’ in height, Peter drafted a bylaw that he saw passed and approved by the Attorney General which now requires a 90% vote to silence any Saugus citizen who wishes to speak at Town Meeting. Consistent with a lifelong record of supporting the expansion of democracy in Saugus, Peter also convinced Town Meeting, the legislature, and the governor to allow Saugus Town Meeting members to propose non-binding resolutions with just 48 hours’ notice. Citizen concerns can now be brought forth by any Town Meeting Member, even if the town warrant is closed. Peter always responds to constituent issues, returns phone calls or e-mails, follows up on issues, and pledges he will continue to do so if re-elected in November. His home phone number is listed and he is always accessible to his constituents. He would greatly appreciate one of your five votes. Thank you for your consideration.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 29, 2023 ~ political Announcement ~ Page 5 Shalkoski seeks Precinct 4 TM seat S tephanie Shalkoski of Lewis O. Gray Drive is pleased to announce her candidacy for Precinct 4 Town Meeting Member. As a property owner and taxpayer, Stephanie off ers the voters of Precinct 4 a proven record of public advocacy and civic collaboration. As co-president of Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE), Stephanie has facilitated and organized educational forums and activities designed to raise awareness of issues related to the environment and overall quality of life in Saugus. She holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Boston College and has completed a public leadership proSCARY SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 4 hear it.” “I had families calling me… ’my kids are scared.’ If 3.2 miles away I can hear it, it’s a problem. That’s why we’re here tonight – it’s a problem – to make sure this doesn’t happen again,” she said. gram at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. She is employed by Harvard Business School as a Senior Associate Director where she creates and facilitates programs for Harvard alumni and alumni volunteers. “The concerns and issues facing Saugus require collaboration and dialogue among citizens and elected and appointed officials,” states Shalkoski. “I hope to off er the voters of Precinct 4 a candidate with practical experience fi nding common ground and generating smart and eff ective solutions to the challenges ahead as a Precinct and as a Town at large,” concludes Shalkoski. The legislator was one of several Revere residents who testifi ed before the Board of Health about the loud noise. Giannino also appeared Wednesday to testify before the Legislature’s Joint Committee on the Environment and Natural Resources, regarding three bills introduced by 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Daily 4:00 PM Closed Sunday Starting Monday, September 11... Stephanie Shalkoski (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) her and state Rep. Jeff Turco (D-Winthrop). One of the bills (House Bill 818) relates to the closure of the WIN Waste ash landfi ll in Saugus. House Bill 817 addresses the expansion of existing landfills, monofills or SCARY SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 6 SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Sabatino Insurance is proud to welcome the loyal customers of PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM We’re back to serving our Full Menu featuring all your favorite Italian Specialties and American Classics! Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s www.eight10barandgrille.com

Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 29, 2023 Gordie’s Mission Accomplished After eight years and $28,000 in donations, the Civil War burial plot restoration project is finally complete By Mark E. Vogler L ast Friday, Gordon Shepard smiled as he stood in Riverside Cemetery admiring the newly-installed 150 feet of granite curbing around the Civil War Burial Plot. The curbing and the related work cost about $16,000 and was the final phase of an eight-year project that Shepard, a Saugus resident and Vietnam War veteran, instigated to restore the site known officially as General Edward Winslow Hincks Post No. 95 Grand Army of the Republic Burial Plot. When Shepard began the massive volunteer project back in 2015, the plot was in dire need of restoration. Almost all the plaques identifying the 26 Civil War soldiers and sailors were unreadable, many of them damaged and some sunk into the ground. The plot was overgrown with weeds and brush. But by the fall of 2019, anyone passing by the plot could read the names of al 26 from new markers. The restoration was so impressive that the National Organization of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War honored Shepard with the organization’s 2019 Founder’s Award for his outstanding service in the memory of Union Civil War Soldiers. The curbing and related work done by VCO Landscaping keeps water from pooling at the entrance and protects the grass and sprinkler system from being damaged by vehicles passing through the cemetery. 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When all the phases are added up, Shepard said it cost about $28,000 – and none of it came from taxpayer’s money. To quietly celebrate the project’s completion, Shepard pulled a composition S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. Masonry - Asphalt • Brick or Block Steps • Brick or Block Walls • Concrete or Brick Paver Patios & Walkways • Brick Re-Pointing • Asphalt Paving www.JandSlandscape-masonry.com • Senior Discount • Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured 617-389-1490 Designing and Constructing Ideas that are “Grounds for Success” Landscaping notebook out of his pickup truck. He pointed to the 12 pages of names totaling close to 300 names of contributors from Saugus and many of them from all the U.S. “I’m really happy about being a part of this project and putting this Civil War Burial Plot back together again,” Shepard said. “But if it wasn’t for the donations from these people – a lot of them from the Saugus High Alumni Association – this project wouldn’t get done. We had some local businesses and organizations help out too,” he said. “And the people from out of town and out of state had the same story. Their fathers are buried here. Their brothers are here. Their mothers are here. And they’re happy to see somebody doing something to take care of the veterans,” he said. SCARY SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 5 ash landfills located in or adjacent to areas of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC). House Bill 816 would allow communities within a half mile of a facility to adopt rules and regulations “to protect the public health from unnecessary or excessive noise; frequent and unwarranted smoke; and obnoxious odors.” “After the horrific noise occurrence on Monday night, the hearing on H816 is extremely timely,” Saugus Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Debra Panetta said of the legislation she gave testimony on Wednesday. Shepard was initially drawn to Riverside Cemetery to visit the gravesite of his old childhood friend -- Richard “Dicky” Devine, Jr. -- a fellow Vietnam War veteran who was killed in combat in January of 1969. He made frequent visits over the years to his departed buddy’s grave. Shepard noticed his friend’s headstone was sinking into the ground and another gravestone of the hero buried beside Devine was covered with dirt and grass. As Shepard surveyed the cemetery, he noticed that many of the headstones and plaques bearing the names of other veterans were in disrepair. A few cemetery visits turned into a major mission for Shepard, who has restored more than 400 gravesites belonging to veterans. The town honored Shepard with a Founder’s Day “Person of the Year” Award in 2014. “We need to protect our residents, and I believe this house bill will give our Board of Health more authority to do just that,” Panetta said. Panetta also gave oral testimony on House Bills 817 and 818. She said she strongly supports House Bill 817 because “no expansion should be allowed of existing landfills, monofills, or ash landfills in or next to an ACEC.” “This landfill should be capped once it reaches its 50 foot capacity,” Panetta said of House Bill 818. “The landfill was supposed to be closed in 1996, but it has received SCARY SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 7

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 29, 2023 ~ The Old Sachem ~ Page 7 The Rocket By Bill Stewart W illiam Roger Clemens is one of the greatest Major League pitchers of all time. Over his career, he had 354 wins and 184 losses. His earned run average was 3.12 and he had 4,672 strikeouts – third most of all time. He was an All-Star 11 times, won seven CY Young Awards and was a two-time World Series Champion. He was also accused of using anabolic steroids, but he was never convicted. The accusation, though, has kept him from being elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on August 4, 1962, of German descent. Roger lived in Vandalia, Ohio, until 1977, then spent most of his high school career in Houston, Texas. He played baseball for Spring Woods High School under longtime coach Charles Malorana and was scouted in his senior year by the Minnesota Twins and the Philadelphia Phillies. But he thought college was a better option. He pitched for San Jacinto College North in 1981 and had a 9-2 record. He switched to the University of Texas at Austin and compiled a 25-7 record for the Longhorns, helping them to win the ColSCARY SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 6 multiple extensions. Former Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner, Martin Suuberg, stated in a letter dated November 16, 2021, the ash is coming to the end of its legally allowed existence. The MassDep came to Saugus lege World Series in 1983. Clemens was selected by the New York Mets in the twelfth round of the 1981 draft, but he wouldn’t sign. The Boston Red Sox drafted him in 1983 in the fi rst round, nineteenth overall. He debuted with Boston on May 15, 1984. An undiagnosed torn labrum almost ended his career. Successful surgery by Dr. James Andrews allowed him to return to the mound in 1986. On April 20, he pitched a 3-1 win over the Seattle Mariners and struck out a Major League record 20 batters to begin what would be a memorable year. He started the 1986 AllStar game in Houston and was named MVP. Clemens went on to win the American League MVP and Cy Young Awards. He fi nished with a 24-4 record and an ERA of 2.48 with 238 strike outs. Roger won the seventh game of the ALCS over the California Angels. But the Sox lost the 1986 World Series to the New York Mets in seven games. The Sox fi nished 78-84 in 1987, but Clemens won his second Cy Young Award with a 20-9 record, a 2.97 ERA, 256 strike outs and seven shutouts. Clemens won his third Cy Young Award in 1991, with an 18-10 record. He turned in another 20 strike-out game in one of his final starts for and stated that this facility fails to meet the necessary site suitability criteria to allow expansion within an ACEC.” “The passing of these three House bills are in the best interest of our Town and the surrounding communities,” Panetta said. “The health and well-being of our Saugus resBoston in 1996. The Red Sox did not sign Clemens after that season. General Manager Dan Duquette wanted to keep Clemens, but the Toronto Blue Jays off ered more and Roger went north. He signed with Toronto for a four-year $40 million contract. He won two more Cy Young Awards. In 1997, he was 21-7 with a 2.05 ERA and 292 strike outs. In 1998 he was 20-6 with a 2.65 ERA and 271 strike outs. After the season, Roger decided that the Jays were not very good and he wanted to win championships, so the Jays traded him to the Yankees. He played fi ve seasons for the Yanks, winning two World Series titles. In the 2001 season he became the first pitcher ever to run up a 20-1 streak, and he finished with a 20-3 record and another Cy Young Award. He announced his retirement from the Yankees at the end of the 2003 season. But he came out of retirement in 2004 and played for the Houston Astros for three seasons. In 2004 his record was 18-4 and he won his seventh Cy Young Award. He was the losing pitcher of the seventh game of the National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals. He returned to the Yankees in 2007 idents (and neighbors) has always been my top priority.” SCARY SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 15 and fi nished the season with a record of 6-6 and an ERA of 4.18 before retiring again. Because of the controversies over anabolic steroids, he was denied the Baseball Hall of Fame. He also was accused of lying to Congress in a meeting and was tried in court, but he was eventually found not guilty. A wonderful pitcher, but not the greatest human being in the game – but we still love what he accomplished in Boston. Clemens had a record of 192 wins and 38 shutouts for the Red Sox, and he is the all-time leader of 2,590 strike outs. He was our greatest pitcher ever. 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Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 29, 2023 Still perfect: Saugus football edges Lynn Tech, improves to 3-0 S By Dom Nicastro teve Cummings and the Saugus High School football team are seeing the fruits of a lot of labor – and a lot of losses in that labor. The team won about a handful of games in the last four seasons, but its veteran players have put the time in, its coaches have inspired the work and crafted the game plan, and the Sachems are 3-0 to start the 2023 season. The latest win: 27-18 over Lynn Tech on the road last Saturday afternoon at Manning Field in Lynn. Tommy DeSimone had three touchdown rushes, and Braden Faiella had a crucial interception return for a touchdown to even things at 12 at halftime. The Sachems held tight in the second half, allowing only six points en route to the win. “I’ve talked to some other people about the group that we have, and I’m not surprised,” Saugus coach Cummings said of the team’s redhot start. “We have so many guys on our team, so many upperclassmen on our team right now that have been playing since freshman, sophomore year. They’ve put in so much work and so much time and so much effort that I’m not surprised that they’ve been able to come out and have the kind of success that we’ve had so On November 7, 2023 RE-ELECT RonWallace OFF AND RUNNING: Sachems Capt. Tommy DeSimone carried the ball during last week’s action against Lynn Tech. (Advocate photo by Emily Harney) far. They’ve just worked really hard to get themselves to this spot.” Faiella’s interception was an absolute game-changer. It sent Saugus into halftime on the road tied, instead of trailing, 12-6. The Saugus captain got the pick-six from 33 yards out, and Saugus went ahead for good in the third quarter on DeSimone’s 27-yard touchdown scamper and Connor Bloom’s point-after kick. “They were thinking of Town Meeting Precinct 5 (Paid Pol. Adv.) running a screen or a draw because it’s relatively safe play,” Cummings said. “But Braden made a great read on the ball. It just kind of floated a little bit on the kid and Braden stepped in front of it. And I don’t think anybody was stopping him from getting to the pylon. I mean, he had a full head of steam going. Braden is a veteran guy that’s been in those spots before stepping up and making that play. … That’s Braden really trusting his instinct. Knowing where to be, and he found of it and he took care of the rest. It was a difference between going into the half down a touchdown and kicking off to start the second half, versus making a play like that and getting some juice on the sideline. … That was an enormous swing for us.” Jadiel Ortega of Lynn Tech scored his second touchdown of the game – an 89yard TD pass to Cesar Reyes – but Saugus’ Tommy Cameron stopped the two-point conversion with an interception. Saugus had a clutch fourthand-four conversion late in the game where Ameen Taboubi made a clutch block. “Every time we needed someone,” Cummings said, “someone was there to answer the bell.” Saugus takes on Swampscott Friday night, Sept. 29, at Saugus (7 p.m.) in its final non-league game before diving into Northeastern Conference Lynch Division play. The Big Blue are 1-1-1 after tying Auburn (1515), beating Lynn English (27-12) and falling to Winthrop (21-14). Box Score: Saugus 27, Lynn Tech 18 First Quarter: S - Tommy DeSimone 4 yard run (kick failed) 6-0; LT - Tahrynce Thompson 1 yard run (kick failed) 6-6. Second Quarter: LT - Jadiel Ortega 20 yard TD pass to Ethan Prum (2pt rush failed) 6-12; S - Braden Faiella 33 yard interception return (kick failed) 12-12. Third Quarter: S - DeSimone 27 yard rush (Connor Bloom kick) 19-12; LT - Ortega 89 yard TD pass to Cesar Reyes (2 point pass failed) 19-18. Fourth Quarter: S - DeSimone 6 yard rush (Danny Shea rush) 27-18.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 29, 2023 Page 9 ~ SHS Sachems Sports roundup ~ SAUGUS GIRLS’ SOCCER TEAM TAKES WIN NO. 4 Saugus beat Marblehead, 3-1, in a very physical match in Northeastern Conference girls soccer play. The team improved to 4-1. In under two minutes into the game, Shay Sewell assisted Madison Botta’s first goal of the night. With just over 10 minutes left in the first half, Shawn Sewell drew and converted a penalty kick for her first goal of the night. Botta finished out the game with her second goal of the night just inside the 18 with less than five minutes left of the game. Shay and Shawn Sewell dominated the midfield in the matchup against Marblehead. They were a force both attacking and defending. The pair made a true difference in the Saugus side, according to Brianna Alimonti, Saugus girls’ soccer assistant coach. As always, Botta was running all out in attack and defense. She used her wit and skill to play through the midfield, in addition to her two goals. Layla Manderson and Violet Hawley shut down many counterattacks with their defense. Saugus fell to 4-2 after a non-league, 1-0 loss to Burlington. Saugus had a lot of opportunities but just couldn’t finish. Tori Carter came up big on a save from a free kick, making sure Burlington didn’t score early. Burlington scored with less than 20 minutes left of the game. SAUGUS VOLLEYBALL TEAM STILL LOOKING STRONG AT 5-2 Saugus dropped a nail-biter to Swampscott, 3-2. The Sachems fell behind early in the match but brought it all the way back to a total of five sets, losing the fifth set in a close battle. “The girls played really, really well,” Saugus coach Mikayla Niles said. “We ended up giving up a little bit of a lead that we had both in the first and second sets. It was the best game of volleyball I’ve ever seen those girls play. They played together. They were dynamite. They were hitting the floor. They were hitting their spots and were passing beautifully. They were hitting beautifully all around together, and they had an absolute phenomenal game. Swampscott has always been a big team for us that I feel like we struggled with over the years ROUNDUP | SEE PAGE 11 Construction underway for several roads T own Manager Scott C. Crabtree announced this week that the Saugus Department of Public Works (DPW) will perform additional pavement improvement projects, including pavement milling, overlay paving, roadway reclamation work and curb replacements on several streets. Road work will include some sections and portions of these locations: Buena Vista, Elm and Victor Streets, Warren Road, Williams Avenue. The work was expected to begin this week and should be completed by November 2023, weather permitting. During construction parking will be restricted in and near the work zones. Please be alert for traffic detours, which will be established as needed. “We thank residents and businesses for their patience during this construction,” Crabtree said. “Please drive safely and be aware of workers and construction vehicles in and near the work zones. Improved roadway surfaces will benefit all of us.” If you have any questions, please contact the Saugus DPW at 781-231-4143.

Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 29, 2023 Football Sachems Stay Undefeated VS. Lynn Tech, 27-26 Members of the Saugus high football team celebrate after their teammate made the interception resulting in a touchdown. Meet the Saugus High Sachems Football Cheerleaders Sachem defensive lineman Tommy Cameron in action. Captain Isaiah Rodriquez works to intercept the ball from a player on Lynn Tech. Danny Shea tries to break free from a Lynn Tech defender. Cody Munafo on defense for the Sachems. Cam Preston with the ball for Saugus and Ethan Malcolm moves in from the right. Sachems Capt. Tommy DeSimone on the carry for Saugus.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 29, 2023 Page 11 ROUNDUP | FROM PAGE 9 and for the girls to play that well with them regardless of the loss it was unbelievable to see these girls turn around and play the way that they played.” Coach Niles cited everyone on the team for playing well, particularly setter Aly Mabee, who had some highlight-reel plays. SAUGUS FIELD HOCKEY TEAM FALLS TO DANVERS Danvers blanked Saugus, 5-0, in Northeastern Conference field hockey play. “I see great improvement with ball movement, switching positions to receive the ball and overall team play,” Saugus coach Barbara Guarente said. “We are starting to get the ball down in the opponent’s area more often.” Once again senior captain Jessica Bremberg played an important role. She set the momentum for the game and communicated well with the younger players. Bella Natalucci (senior captain) took charge of the forward line and was asked to play both forward and midfield, where she excelled in each. Grace Fiore (senior captain) took charge of the defense. “Grace is continuously communicating with her teammates and moving the ball out of our area,” Guarente said. “I am impressed with the improvement we have had since the beginning of the year. The four eighth graders starting (Teaghan Arsenault, forward, Angelina Dow, midfield/defense, Mia Shawdee, forward/midfield, and Julia Strout, forward/midfield) have shown tremendous improvement since day one. They are now confident players taking on senior players and holding their own. They move the ball around players and have no fear of competing with the upperclassmen. I see great things from them in the future.” SAUGUS GOLF TEAM SPLITS LAST TWO Saugus beat Salem, 39-33, at Olde Salem Greens thanks to outstanding play by Dom Chianca and Hunter Arsenault. The team fell to Winthrop, 5220, and dropped to 2-6 on the season. “There was heavy rain and a tough going,” Saugus coach John Sievens said. “Our young kids carried us on points. Captain Ryan Jones played beautifully.” Sharon’s Sneaker Crew gets ready for Jimmy Fund Walk on Sunday after hosting a benefit crafts fair at the MEG By Laura Eisener L ast Sunday afternoon the MEG was alive with crafters and shoppers, all to benefit a good cause – the Jimmy Fund. Sharon Genovese organized the fair, in addition to several yard sales held weeks earlier to raise money for the Jimmy Fund. Thanks to all the crafters, and the shoppers, the fair surpassed its Goal. Sharon is tireless in her efforts to raise money for cancer research, as it has affected many of her family members. Too many members of her family were lost, but three are survivors, and she finds that cancer has touched everyone’s life, as we all have friends or family members who have fought the disease. Sharon herself is a survivor, and this coming Sunday (Oct. 1) she will be participating in the Jimmy Fund Walk for her ninth year. Sharon started by walking the longest route – the full marathon 26.2-mile course – in 2014. She has a group of people, all from Saugus, that she will be walking with, known as Sharon’s Sneaker Crew. This year it will include her son, Bobby Genovese, who is doing the 10K route for the third time; also her friends Karen Speziale, doing the 5K for her second year, and Kristin Callahan, who will be doing the 5K for the seventh time. The Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk is on Sunday, October 1, presented by Hyundai. The finish line is across from Fenway Park at 73 Brookline Ave. in Boston. There are 5K, 10K, half-marathon and full marathon route options, and even options for a “virtual walk” or participating by walking in your own neighborhood. The purpose of the walk is to raise funds for cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. This year’s goal is nine million dollars. To register or for more information, go to the website: https://www.jimmyfund. org/events/cancer-fundraising-events/boston-marathon-jimmy-fund-walk/ Sharon Genovese organized the crafts fair to benefit the Jimmy Fund. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) WIN Waste issues Saugus Community Update (Editor’s Note: The Following is a statement issued Wednesday, Sept. 27, by WIN Waste Innovations following Monday night’s Emergency Board of Health Meeting in response to loud noise complaints that were heard throughout Saugus on Monday (Sept. 25) night) W e wanted to provide this update as a follow-up to a communication that went out Monday night as well as a Board of Health Meeting conducted last night. To summarize, on Monday night at approximately 8:20 during a routine weekly test of the turbine main steam stop valve, the valve remained closed, preventing the steam from going to the turbine. In this situation, the steam needs to be vented and is typically routed through a drag valve to the silencer. The drag valve did not open automatically, causing the steam to be vented through safety relief valves, which functioned as designed. When this occurs, it results in an extremely loud noise, due to the significant velocity and volume of steam leaving the boiler at one time. Plant personnel manually opened the drag valve as the plant was being taken offline and, after approximately 22 minutes, the drag valve was opened and the noise abated. We are acutely aware of the disruption this caused and we sincerely apologize to all those who were affected. Since the silencer was installed in 2021, there have been many instances in which steam has been vented through the drag valve and been visible, but not audible.We greatly appreciate the quick response of the Saugus Fire and Police departments, who came to the plant Monday night to ensure there were no issues other than the sight and sound of the steam being vented. At no time was there any risk to public health or safety. Last night, we shared with the Board of Health a report on what transpired as well as steps that we will take moving forward. They include: We had two valve contractors onsite on Tuesday to try to determine the cause of both issues and make any necessary repairs or equipment replacement. The main stop valve issue was determined to be a bad solenoid valve and it has been replaced. No issue was found with the drag valve/silencer and the cause was determined to be the valve was closed for a length of time that prevented it from coming freely off of the valve seat. A Preventative Work Order (PM) has been placed into our system to complete a biweekly test to exercise the drag valve. This will further prevent any issues with the valve not being free to open and close. We will also conduct equipment testing during daylight hours. To address concerns the Saugus Fire and Police departments expressed about real-time communication, we have initiated the process of installing a dedicated phone line for their use only. We have also sent the Saugus BOH, SFD and SPD all of our points of contacts, including cell phone numbers where we can be reached 24/7. We sent the BOH video of the drag valve and silencer assembly and how it operates and are willing to provide tours of this equipment at any time. We will work with the Town on the logistics of a Reverse 911 notification system. We are providing and will continue to provide the Board of Health any information requested. Our facility is strictly regulated by the BOH, Mass. DEP and the U.S. EPA. Our emissions undergo continuous monitoring, with reports generated to the appropriate agencies. Here is a link where the air emissions reports associated with the facility can be found: https://eeaonline. eea.state.ma.us/DEP/MWC/ default.aspx Earlier this year, Tech Environmental, a third-party contractor that works for the Town, completed an extensive analysis of the impact of our facility on air quality in Saugus and determined that even under the worst-case meteorological conditions, the emissions from the WIN Waste facility will not cause adverse effects on air quality. Here is a link to that report. https:// itemlive.com/wp-content/ uploads/pdf/post/TechEnv2022-Annual-WS-Report-forSaugus-BOH-1.pdf We appreciate the opportunity to share with the Board of Health and the community our sincere apology for the disruption caused Monday night as well as our commitment to take meaningful action to avoid a recurrence and continue to operate this facility as efficiently as possible. Peter DiCecco, WIN Waste Innovations Senior Vice President of Operations, also issued the following statement to The Saugus Advocate: “We appreciate the opportunity to share with the Board of Health our sincere apology for the disruption caused Monday night as well as our commitment to take meaningful steps to avoid a recurrence. As is our practice of transparency and collaboration, we will continue to provide the Board of Health with all the information requested. We are also working alongside the BOH, Town and agencies to ensure seamless on-theground communications and will support the Town with the logistics of a Reverse 911 notification system. “Over the past several months, we have worked transparently and collaboratively with the town to enhance our working relationship and I hope that most would agree we have made significant progress. We understand this represents a setback in that progress, but we reaffirm our vow to run this facility in a way that is safe, sensitive and responsive to our neighbors as well as be a positive partner to the Town of Saugus and the communities we serve.”

Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 29, 2023 The first day of fall brings the “Orange Glow” to Saugus Center By Tara Vocino A ccording to First Congregational ChurchUCC Rev. Bill Ladd, people travel from out of state to go pumpkin picking in downtown Saugus. “In its 21st year, we are part of their family tradition,” Ladd said. “No one leaves the patch with a frown – it’s a transformative thing.” Approximately 3,500 pumpkins were delivered by driver Adrian Hinojosa, of Pumpkin Patch U.S.A., who traveled from Tucson, Arizona. The church has a profit-sharing arrangement with the Navajo Reservation. Hinojosa said seeing the community come together is great, like “Small Town America.” He helped to unload pallets. Approximately 100 people from the community helped out, including Saugus Pop Warner Crusaders football player Luke Porrazzo, who liked carrying the colorful ones down an assembly line with other volunteers. “I like the teamwork,” Luke Porrazzo said. His mother, Stephanie, said he was excited to help today. Ladd said he can’t wait to hear the stories of what the pumpkins mean to so many people. Selectman Corinne Riley said Saugus Youth Pop Warner Cheerleader Isabella Bluestein, 7, who was baptized at First Congregational Church-UCC, said she likes to help the community. Saturday was the official start of the fall. “They’re great to look at,” Riley said. “It’s a great thing that they do for fundraising.” Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Debra Panetta said everyone knows where the “Pumpkin Church” is. “It’s great to have a pumpkin patch in the center of town,” Panetta said. Ladd said another batch of pumpkins, totaling 2,500, which are all different colors and sizes, will arrive in two weeks. Pumpkins will be on sale through Halloween (Oct. 31) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Hamilton Street, facing Town Hall. Francesca Lincoln, 8, Luke Porrazzo, 8, Jonathan Bell, 8, and Allie MacTaggart, 8, who attend the Belmonte STEAM Academy, and Anthony MacTaggart, 5, who is in kindergarten at the Veterans Memorial Elementary School, helped to unload the truck. Driver Adrian Hinojosa, who is from Tucson, Arizona, said seeing the community come together is great – like “Small Town America” – on Saturday morning at First Congregational Church-UCC. He helped to unload pallets, with an estimated 100 volunteers. Shown from left to right: Amari Boudreau, Owen O’Connell and Haleigh McManus were at the start of the line. In the assembly line: Rev. Bill Ladd with Saugus Girl and Boy Scout Troop 67718 and 62 members Zoely and Christiano Baiza, who said they like helping out, adding that they like carrying the bigger pumpkins. The truck was almost empty as of midmorning due to dedicated volunteers. Shown from left to right: Selectman Corinne Riley, church member Eugene Decareau, and Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Debra Panetta held gourds. Veterans Memorial Elementary School second-grader Tony Smith, 7, pulled the wheelbarrow. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 29, 2023 Page 13 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Good morning, Saugus! If another weekend day of rain doesn’t spoil things, there is a nice and free, family-friendly event tomorrow (Saturday, Sept. 30) at Breakheart Reservation. The state Department of Conservation & Recreation, the Friends of Breakheart, Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE), the Saugus Cultural Council and Trader Joe’s are sponsoring the 2023 Breakheart Family Fall Festival. It is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Visitor’s Center at Breakheart, 177 Forest St., Saugus. The event will feature lawn games, a petting zoo, storytellers, music, pumpkins, scarecrows and family-oriented activities! Kids and grownups can come and watch and learn about owls with the Center for Wildlife. Or, you can hold a live snake with the Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team. Other activities include a guided tree tour walk and a Tai Chi lesson from state Rep. Donald Wong. If you go, be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring water, sunscreen and bug repellent. SAVE has something special planned for this year’s festival: the Live Bird program. Mass Audubon will present five 20-minute sessions at the Breakheart Visitor’s Center with start times at 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., noon, 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. You can attend one or more of these sessions to view local wildlife up close and personal, as well as learn more about these incredible animals. SAVE will also sponsor another “It’s New To You” SWAP again this year at the Festival. The SWAP – an effort to help keep usable items out of the waste stream – will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. near the Visitor’s Center. The SWAP is part of SAVE’s continuing efforts to increase recycling by repurposing still usable goods and reducing what is put out as trash and incinerated. 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 www.SaugusSave.org Food Pantry notes The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry is open today (Friday, Sept. 29) from 9:3011 a.m. Legion Breakfast today There’s a good breakfast deal for Saugus veterans and other folks who enjoy a hearty breakfast on Friday mornings. The American Legion Post 210 at 44 Taylor St. in Saugus offers Friday morning breakfasts for the 2023-24 season. Doors open at 7:30, with breakfast served from 8-9:00 a.m. for an $8 donation. Veterans who cannot afford the donation may be served for free. Special “Shout Outs” This week we have a couple of nominations from our loyal readers. Carl Spencer, Pumpkin Patch Coordinator: “Shout out to the community of workers that came to unload the pumpkins for our Pumpkin Patch at First Congregational Church in Saugus Center last Saturday. Joining church members and their friends were Saugus High Students, Pioneer Charter Students, Saugus Community Football and their parents, cub scouts, elected town officials and neighbors. We unloaded 5,000.00 pumpkins! We could not have done this without your help. THANK YOU! We have another smaller delivery on Oct. 14 at 9 a.m. and again need help.” Bob Davis: “I would like to give a shout-out to Greg and Stephanie Bluestein who coordinate Saugus Youth Football and Cheer. They are providing a great service to the Town of Saugus by giving a lot of young people the opportunity to be involved in the playing of football and cheering. Stephanie is my granddaughter and I know how much she and Greg are dedicated to this great program.” 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 lonTHE PUMPKIN PATCH AT SAUGUS CENTER: Players, cheerleaders and coaches from Saugus Youth Football and Cheer and students from Pioneer Charter School and Saugus High participated in unloading the Pumpkin Truck on Saturday at First Congregational Church. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) ger might lend itself to a story and/or a photo. Historical Society hosts talk on Appleton’s Pulpit On Wednesday, Oct. 11, Paul Kenworthy will give a talk on “Appleton’s Pulpit: Samuel Appleton and The First American Revolution” at the Saugus Historical Society meeting at 7 p.m. at 30 Main St. Paul is a National Park Ranger at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site and Vice President of the Saugus Historical Society. In 1687, words were spoken from the top of a large rock outcrop in Saugus against the tyranny of Great Britain in its demands from the colonies. The meeting is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Town Election Watch The countdown is on for the biennial town election – set for Nov. 7. There are only five more editions after today until the election. I’m making comprehensive coverage of the candidates and the issues my top priority for the next five editions after today. We should be able to get an idea next week about the placement of candidates on this year’s town election ballot. Town Clerk Ellen Schena and the Board of Registrars will meet at 5:30 p.m. next Thursday (Oct. 5) in the second floor auditorium at Saugus Town Hall for a drawing of the ballot positions. Getting their name placed higher on the ballot could provide an edge to candidates in races where a lot of folks are running. And, of course, nothing beats staying visible and getting the word out to potential voters. As a public service, The Saugus Advocate again will provide free political announcements accompanied by a headshot photo. But please be concise and straightforward in getting your message out. Candidates should be able to say what they need to say in 200 to 400 words. Introduce yourself, summarize your background and state what makes your candidacy special. But be brief and don’t wait until the final weeks to make your announcement. One of the most important jobs of any newspaper is to provide accurate, fair and thorough coverage of a local election. For the next five weeks up until election day, The Saugus Advocate will strive to do that, and, hopefully, win or lose, the election campaign will be a positive experience for the participating candidates. Hopefully, each candidate, through the campaign, will contribute to the betterment of Saugus. At the moment, I am in talks with Saugus TV, in hopes of arranging several candidate debates or forums to better educate the voters about the major issues being debated in the context of this year’s political campaign. Like the previous three town election campaigns I have covered since taking over as editor of The Saugus Advocate in March 2016, we will be dedicating “The Advocate Asks” column to questioning the Board of Selectmen and School Committee candidates about important issues which concern them. We will also take a closer look at the Charter Commission and the Housing Authority races as well as the 10 Town Meeting races. Candidates’ announcements on Saugus TV Saugus TV cordially invites candidates for the Saugus Board of Selectmen and School Committee to take advantage of our three-minute speech opportunities at Saugus TV. This is an excellent chance for you to introduce yourself to the community and share your vision for the upcoming election. Our state-of-the-art studio, conveniently located at 30 Main Street, will be available to candidates to deliver their speeches. To secure your time slot, kindly get in touch with Rachel Brugman, Saugus TV’s Operations Manager, at 781231-2883 or R.Brugman@SaugusTV.org. All speeches must be recorded by 5 p.m. on October 19, 2023. Additionally, we are pleased to offer digital signage opportunities for candidates running for all offices, granting you exposure on our community bulletin board located on Comcast Channel 8 in Saugus. These slides will run from October 7 to November 7. We look forward to collaboTHE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 14

Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 29, 2023 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 13 rating with all of you! A word from “The Pumpkin Patch” In case you haven’t noticed “The Orange Glow” on Hamilton Street, across from Saugus Town Hall, here’s a message from Pumpkin Patch coordinator Carl Spencer: “We’re happy to get our pumpkins and appreciate all the people who helped unload the truck. We had over 100 people MASSACHUSETTS TAX RELIEF BILL The most recent tax relief bill could become law if Governor Maura Healey signs off on it on Friday, September 29th. This bill is long overdue. It will take some time to digest some of the key provisions in the bill, especially the estate tax provisions. Some of the key elements in the bill thus far include: Increasing the rental deduction from $3,000 to $4,000. Unfortunately, that only results in a tax savings per tax return of $50. The senior circuit breaker tax credit would increase from $1,200 to $2,400. This is substantial as a tax credit is much more meaningful than a deduction. It is a reduction dollar for dollar in the total tax once calculated. Either your balance due will be reduced by $2,400 or your refund will be increased by $2,400. For those 65 years of age or older who would not otherwise be required to file a tax return, this new bill is even more of an incentive to file. The income tax rate on short-term capital gains will decrease from 12% to 8.5%. I was hoping for that rate to drop to 5%, which is the tax rate levied against all ordinary income including W-2 income, interest income, dividend income, etc. However, if someone has a $100,000 short-term capital gain on the sale of real estate or stock, that would be a savings of $3,500. That is a considerable savings. The estate tax exemption will be increasing from $1million to $2million. Furthermore, only the gross taxable estate over $2million will be subject to tax. Under the current estate tax provisions, once an estate is over $1million, the entire $1million is subject to tax. The $2million threshold will now exempt many estates from the estate tax. I wish Massachusetts had adopted portability. This would have eliminated the need for many families to be put in a position to implement more complicated estate planning with the use of Trusts in order to maximize a married couple’s estate tax exemptions. With portability, if a husband died, his $2million exemption could be passed along to his wife so that when she subsequently dies with a $4million estate, no estate tax would be due. She would be entitled to her $2million exemption and her deceased husband’s $2million exemption. This would be so much easier for so many married couples. This would also have served to encourage more affluent married couples to continue to live in Massachusetts rather than move to another state that has no estate tax. They would continue to spend money in Massachusetts and employ workers to help propel the economy. The federal government adopted portability years ago. It’s hard to imagine that Massachusetts is only going to increase the renters deduction to $4,000. That number is arrived at by taking one half of $8,000, when rent payment for one year can easily reach $30,000. Even a $15,000 rent deduction only saves $750 in Massachusetts income taxes. We’ll digest the bill when finalized and report back on the key provisions. 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. who helped with the unloading Saturday. A large group of players and cheerleaders from Saugus Youth Football and Cheer under the direction of president Greg Bluestein participated as well as students from Pioneer Charter School and Saugus High. The church appreciates their help as well as the off-loading of pallets by Patrick Follis from Agganis Construction. The church truly enjoys providing the community with pumpkins and hosting this great fall event.” The “Pumpkin Truck” arrived at First Congregational Church in Saugus Center last Saturday. The Annual Pumpkin Patch is now up-and-running and will be open through Halloween, Oct. 31. Pumpkins of all sizes are displayed on the church lawn and will be available for purchase every day from 10 a.m.to 6 p.m. “Saugus Over Coffee” The final “Saugus Over Coffee” forum is set for 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, in the Community Room of the Saugus Public Library and will feature Precinct 10. For those Saugus residents who are unfamiliar with the “Saugus Over Coffee” forums, they are cosponsored by The Saugus Advocate and the Saugus Public Library. The primary purpose is to give citizens in each of the town’s 10 precincts an opportunity to voice their concerns about top issues in their respective precincts. Viewers of the forums videotaped by Saugus TV will also get to learn a little about the history or interesting things about the precinct being featured each month. Stay tuned for more information as “Saugus Over Coffee” continues. Please check with The Saugus Advocate or library for any change in the date. Residents can check the programming guide on the station’s website (www.saugustv.org). A video of the forum will also be available for viewing on the station’s vimeo page within a day or two after the event – www.vimeo. com/saugustelevision. For loss of loved ones and pets Rev. Ed Bernard, an associate pastor at First Baptist Church in Saugus, will be offering two grief/bereavement information and discussion groups through the Saugus YMCA this fall. The first group will be a one and one-half hour session dealing with the loss of a pet. The second one involves four one-hour group meetings dealing with the loss of a loved one. There is no charge for either program. The pet group will be co-facilitated with a bereavement counselor from a local hospice. Rev. Bernard is a certified health care chaplain. He can be reached at 508245-8885. Fall concerts at the Kowloon The Kowloon Restaurant, located at 948 Broadway, Route 1 North, Saugus, continues its outdoor concert series with a post-hurricane lineup, including: Earl On Earth, whom critics call, “An indie rock artist band,” playing live on September 29. Different Strokez: hailed “A powerhouse group in the Boston music scene,” live on September 30. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the shows start at 7:00 p.m. Tickets for reserved seating are $10 and general admission is free. For tickets, call the Kowloon Restaurant at 781-233-0077 or access online: www.kowloonrestaurant.com Saugus 4-1-1 It’s been years since Saugus has had a Chamber of Commerce promoting its economic, cultural and historic assets in town. To fill part of the void, Selectman Corinne Riley spearheaded “Saugus 4-11” last October. It was such a success that Riley and others involved with the event are planning the Second Annual Saugus 4-1-1 for Saturday, Oct. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Saugus Middle-High School Complex at 1 Pearce Memorial Dr. The event is tailored for new residents as well as established Saugonians. “Take in everything there is to find out about our town,” declares a postcard-sized promotion that circulated Saugus Center. “Learn about non-profit, youth sports and clubs you or your family may be interested in, town information, Senior Center, Library Groups, Houses of Worship, School District information.” Tours of the complex will be available. The Lion’s Club will have its eyemobile there. For further information or questions, please email Saugus411@gmail.com Saugus Cultural Council Seeking Funding Proposals Educational, artistic and community-engagement project organizers in Saugus and neighboring residents are encouraged to apply for a part of the $14,900 funding the Saugus Cultural Council has received from the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency, to award in a local cultural council (LCC) grant. The deadline to submit an application for an LCC grant is October 17. These grants can support a variety of activities in Saugus, including exhibits, classes, festivals, field trips, shortterm artist residencies, performances in schools, workshops and lectures. Previously funded Saugus Cultural Council projects include Saugus Concerts at the Iron Works, classical music concerts at the Saugus Public Library, school field trips to the Boston Tea Party Museum and North Shore Music Theater, passes for the Museum of Science, various workshops for children, adults and seniors, and numerous other activities and performances throughout the region. Applicants are encouraged to refer to the Mass Cultural Council Website to learn more about the MCC LCC Program Guidelines and view the Saugus Cultural Council’s priorities at https://massculturalcouncil.org/local-council/saugus/. Contact the Saugus Cultural Council at saugusculturalcouncil@gmail.com for more information or questions before submitting. Upcoming Fall events at Breakheart The state Department of Conservation & Recreation has released the following listing of events at Breakheart Reservation this fall. Breakheart Fall Fest special event: Saturday, Sept. 30, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Come celebrate with us at this one-of-a-kind fall festival at Breakheart Reservation! This free event will include lawn games, a petting zoo, storytellers, music and family-oriented activities! At the Visitor’s Center (177 Forest St., Saugus). Easy Like a Sunday Morning Hike: Join the park interpreter for this weekly guided hike! Each trip will highlight natural and historic features that make Breakheart unique. Hikes will be moderately paced and range from two to three miles over sometimes uneven and rocky terrain. Best for ages eight years and up. Meet at the Visitor’s Center. Heavy rain cancels. Wednesdays: October 4 and 11, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Step Into the Past: Join our park interpreter on a guided hike to discover the site’s history. Topics and routes vary throughout the season. Hikes are approximately 2.5 miles, moderate difficulty, along rocky trails, with several stops – best for adults and older children with a keen interest in history. Meet outside the VisiTHE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 15

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 29, 2023 Page 15 SCARY SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 7 Acting Revere mayor calls for plant shutdown Acting Revere Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. issued a statement condemning the noise incident at the WIN plant. “The events of last night are just the latest example of the disrespect and utter disregard for people of the leaders by WIN Waste Management,” Keefe said. “The Win Waste Facility at 200 Salem Turnpike is unsafe, and its lack of emergency operational procedures is unacceptable. The Residents of Revere should never have to endure up to 30 minutes of continuous noise at levels loud enough to reverberate across four disTHE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 14 tor’s Center. Rain cancels. October 5 and 12, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Breakheart Birding Club: Help our park interpreter identify and count the many different birds that visit Breakheart! Take part in this worldwide project to document the distribution, abundance and movements of thousands of species of birds. Binoculars are encouraged but not necessary. First time birders welcome! Best for adults and older children. Meet outside the Visitor’s Center. Rain cancels. Fridays: October 6 and 13, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Kidleidoscope: Come join our park interpreter for a story time and nature walk! Complete a small craft and explore the woods! Walks are gently paced and approximately one mile, though not accessible for strollers; appropriate for families with children three to five years old. Meet at the Visitor’s Center. Saturday, October 7, 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Family Fishing at Camp Nihan: Join our park interpreter for a drop-in fishing program! Learn how to fish, what fish live in our ponds and how to catch and release responsibly. Bait and a handful of rods will be provided, but feel free to bring your own gear and share your tips! No license required if fishing in this program. Appropriate for families with children five years and older. Meet at Camp Nihan; follow signs once you’re there. Rain cancels. What’s happening at the Saugus Public Library For schoolchildren looking for interesting projects and programs to participate in this fall, there’s plenty to do at the tricts of our city - frightening family pets and causing harm to those already anxious, with no accountability from the company responsible,” Keefe said. “The WIN Waste site is the country’s oldest incinerator and must be closed immediately. Plants just like this one have been shut down all over the country, and Massachusetts has forbidden anything like it to be built again. Win Waste gobbled up dozens of local waste companies, and the leadership continues to make billions through record profits while the people they are neighbors to live in fear of the next issue at their aging facility,” he said. “WIN Waste continues to prove that we cannot have confiSaugus Public Library. There are some very good programs offered for grownups, too. “Sketch Artist” exhibit: This month’s art exhibit in the Reading Room features the Saugonian Luminaries of 2021, done by the Saugus Advocate Sketch Artist in the “Guess Who Got Sketched” series. For the past three years, Saugus’ only newspaper ran a weekly sketch done by the formerly secret sketch artist – unveiled this year as Joanie Allbee. These sketches depict, describe and honor prominent Saugonians. Each week, The Advocate publishes one of these works in its pages and invites readers to guess who the subject is. The accolades on each artwork provide clues for the reader to identify the subject of the sketch. Readers could guess the identity of the portrait subject and there would be a drawing from the correct answers – the person whose name was drawn would receive an award – usually a gift card to a local business. Stop by the Library’s Reading Room to see a sampling of sketches you might remember from past issues of The Advocate and to help celebrate some of our good friends and neighbors! Join our Teen Advisory Board: first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Teen Room; fifth grade and up. Meet with the Teen Librarian once a month to talk about what you’d like for programs and materials at the library. Your opinion matters! No registration required. Snacks provided! (sauguspubliclibrary. org – 781-231-4168) Calling all Teen Club Readers: Lisa LeJeune, Young Adult/ Reference Librarian, invites dence in its operations, and it must be held accountable for its continued disregard for our resident’s quality of life or safety. Today, I reaffirm my commitment to support House bills 816, 817, and 818 and have this facility shut down for the betterment of our community and our environment. Concerns about air quality In addition to the noise issue and its impact on residents in Saugus and Revere, several speakers at the public hearing expressed concerns about air quality being impacted by the steam. “I think we need to have monitors installed throughout our community – not just in Premembers of the Teen Club to meet once a month to discuss a teen graphic novel. Interested club members can pick up copies of the book at the Main Desk. Club meetings will be held on the last Tuesday of the month at 5-5:30 p.m. in the Teen Room. Grade 5 and up – to sign up, please call 781-231-4168, come in or sign up using the library’s Oncinct 10 – and have that information available,” Selectman Jeffrey Cicolini said. Jackie Mercurio called attention to PurpleAir monitors, which she said showed air quality readings at astronomical levels overlapping the time of the noise complaints. “Last night, they skyrocketed to almost a thousand,” Mercurio said. “Over 100 is dangerous for a lot of our population,” she said. Mercurio suggested that the town acquire “a more robust monitoring system” so there would be no doubts about the impact of the plant on air quality. Precinct 10 Town Meeting Member Peter Manoogian also urged more thorough study of the air qualline Events Calendar. The first book will be “Pumpkinheads” by Rainbow Rowell. Just Sew! Saugonians are welcome to join a monthly sewing class for adults that is held the third Monday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Saugus Public Library. The class covers basic topics like sewing buttons, hemity around the plant. “What is coming out of that steam? What are they adding? I don’t know it’s harmless,” Manoogian told the Board of Health. “I want some third party evidence that steam coming out of the plant is not harmful,” he said. Based on the PurpleAir monitor results, Selectman Panetta concluded, “It looks like the emissions [readings] went through the roof.” Precinct 10 Town Meeting Member Peter Delios said he shares local officials’ concerns about the potential impact of the steam coming out of the WIN Waste plant. “It would be advisable if we see the air quality reports of that night,” he said. ming clothing and mending torn fabric and will move on to more advanced topics in the coming weeks. This class is free. (See sauguspubliclibrary.org) Adult Coloring Group: Come relax with our continuing Adult Coloring Group. It’s a great opportunity to take THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 16

Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 29, 2023 OBITUARIES Nicholas Raftelis er. He enjoyed golfing, gardening and playing cards, but most of all, family was everything to him. In addition to his wife, Mr. Raftelis is survived by his son, Theodore Raftelis and his wife Julie of Saugus; three grandchildren, Arianna, Thea and Nicholas; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Peter Raftelis and four sisters, Elsie Baletsa, Irene Samarco, Sadie Crowley and Cali Raftelis. Relatives and friends were inO f Saugus , formerly of Lynn. Died on Thursday, September 21st at the Lawrence Memorial hospital in Medford at the age of 93. He was the beloved husband of Phyllis (LoRusso) Raftelis with whom he shared 60 years of marriage. Born and raised in Lynn, Mr. Raftelis was the son of the late Theodore and Despena (Koutalelis) Raftelis. A U.S. Marine Veteran of the Korean War, Nicholas was a former security guard for the Middlesex County Jail and also a former hairdressvited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus on Tuesday, September 26. A funeral was held from the funeral home on Wednesday followed by a funeral liturgy at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Lynn. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden. In lieu of flowers, donations in Nicholas’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of MA at alz.org/manh. Thelma I. (Anderson) Hunter f Braintree, formerly of Saugus. Died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, September 23rd at the age O - 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. ES22P1409EA Estate of: PAUL LEO LEUCI Also known as: PAUL L. LEUCI Date of Death: 02/20/2022 CITATION ON PETITION FOR ORDER OF COMPLETE SETTLEMENT A petition for Order of Complete Settlement has been filed by Linda Simpson of Raleigh, NC requesting that the court enter a formal Decree of Complete Settlement including the allowance of a final account, a determination of heirs at law and other such relief as may be requested in the Petition. 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 10/24/2023. 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. WITNESS, Hon. Frances M. Giordano, First Justice of this Court. Date: September 19, 2023 PAMELA A. CASEY O’BRIEN REGISTER OF PROBATE September 29, 2023 ly dedicated to. Mrs. Hunter is survived by two children; Christine Harris and her husband Daniel of Braintree, David F. Hunter II and his wife Jennifer of Middleton, four grandchildren; Jake Harris & his wife Elizabeth, Meghan Harris, David F. Hunter III and William Hunter, one great grandchild; Jaime Elizabeth Harris. Relative and friends were inof 90.She was the wife of the late David F. Hunter I. They enjoyed 27 years of marriage until David’s death in 1985. Born in Revere and raised in Everett, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Mary “Josephine” (Ferragamo) Anderson. A resident of Sunrise of Braintree since 2017, Mrs. Hunter had previously lived in Saugus for 55 years. She worked as a reservation agent for Delta Airlines, at Glendale Curtain Shop in Everett, Mobil Oil and as an administrative assistant for the Saugus Public Schools. In her retirement, Mrs. Hunter was an election poll worker, volunteered at Blessed Sacrament and at Breakheart Reservation. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW. Her greatest joy in life was her children and grandchildren who she was selflessTHE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 15 time to unwind, be creative and have fun – no experience necessary! We have pencils and coloring pages ready and waiting… See you there! Space is limited; please call to register (781231-4168 x 3106). The next session is Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 10 a.m. in the Brooks Room on the second floor of the library. About The Saugus Advocate We welcome press releases, news announcements, freelance articles and courtesy photos from the community. Our deadline is noon Wednesday. If you have a story idea, an article or photo to submit, please email me vited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus, on Wednesday September 27.A funeral was held from the funeral home on Thursday followed by a funeral mass in Blessed Sacrament Church, Saugus. Interment Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. Thomas R. Shea O f Saug u s , formerly of East Boston. Died on Thursday, September 21st at the Tufts Medical Center in Boston at the age of 87. Born and raised in East Boston, Mr. Shea was the son of the late William and Eva (Gaudet) Shea. He was a member of Boston Firefighters Local 718 and was a retired District Chief for the City of Boston. He had been a Saugus resident for the past 49 years. Tom was also a U.S. Army Veteran. at mvoge@comcast.net or leave a message at 978-6837773. Let us become your hometown newspaper. 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Relatives and friends were invited to attend visitation hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus on Thursday September 28 followed by a funeral mass in Blessed Sacrament Church, Saugus. Interment in St. Jean de Baptiste Cemetery in Lynn. In lieu of flowers, donations in Thomas’s memory may be made to The Jimmy Fund at danafarder.jimmyfund.org. week. Feel free to email me at mvoge@comcast.net. Do you have some interesting views on an issue that you want to express to the community? Submit your idea. If I like it, we can meet for a 15- to 20-minute interview over a drink at a local coffee shop. And I’ll buy the coffee or tea. Or, if you prefer to continue practicing social distancing and be interviewed from the safety of your home on the phone or via email, I will provide that option to you as the nation recovers from the Coronavirus crisis. 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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 29, 2023 Page 17 Saugus Gardens in the Fall Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable By Laura Eisener F all is here, and the harvest moon shone down on our gardens at 5:57 a.m., although it will still look full tonight. Plenty of flowers continue to bloom in our gardens, including roses and phlox and many annuals, and many fall flowers, such as asters and chrysanthemums, can be seen around town this week. I have nine amaryllis bulbs (Hippeastrum spp.) out on my porch, where they have been all summer, letting their leaves soak up the sun so they will, hopefully, produce flowers during the winter and early spring. I will bring them in before frost and check them regularly for buds, but I was very surprised to see that one has a bud pushing up from the pot right now – it still has leaves, and has not gone through the dormant period normally expected. The beautiful purple asters (Symphiotrichum novi-belgii ‘Woods Purple’ or Aster dumosus ‘Woods Purple’) at St. Margaret’s in Cliftondale are a sight to behold. They are a long-lasting compact aster variety – a very reliable fall bloomer – which has been growing for several years near the Japanese maple on the front lawn of the church. These cultivars of native plants have a compact growth habit without the gardener having to pinch them back in summer, and they have a reputation for being very disease resistant. Carol Nadeau, the church secretary, is very pleased with how well these have grown from a small plant several years ago. The rich colors of fall all seem to be found in the flower heads of Rudbeckia ‘Cappuccino.’ (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) An especially intriguing variety of black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia fulgida) is ‘Cappuccino,’ which has dark brown disk flowers, and ray florets that may combine golds, reds, oranges and browns. It looks like a hybrid between two species, one of which, black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia fulgida), is usually a fairly long-lived perennial, while the other (Rudbeckia hirta) is often a biennial, which means it lives only two years. Biennials do tend to produce a lot of seeds, which means that this plant’s offspring are likely to appear somewhere in your garden, even if not in the place originally planted! Among the interesting insects to be found in our gardens is the praying mantis. Three mantid species may be found in our gardens. The Carolina mantis (StagmoThis praying mantis showed up on the railing of Charlie Zapolski’s steps. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Charlie Zapolski) mantis carolina) is more common in the South, but does occur throughout eastern U.S. Most commonly we see the European praying mantis (Mantis religiosa) and the larger Chinese praying mantis (Tenodera aridifolia chinensis), both introduced. All three are carnivores and are usually considered beneficial since they eat large numbers of garden pests, but they do also sometimes eat beneficial insects (including other mantids), small birds, fish and lizards. When harvesting at the St. John’s community garden, Dee LeMay and I were surprised by a green darner (Anax junius) resting on an eggplant leaf. Its wings are transparent, and water droplets on them made them sparkle. This is one of the largest dragonflies, with a wingspan nearly 4” across and body length of 3-3 1/2”. A bee perches on the disk florets of Rudbeckia ‘Cappuccino’ on a Lynnhurst porch. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) A distinguishing feature is a marking on the back of the head, often described as a bulls-eye or target pattern – I would describe it as a “false eye.” The body (thorax) is green with a reddish Pollinators are at work in the asters at St. Margaret’s Church in Cliftondale. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) A huge green darner rests on an eggplant leaf at St. John’s Church on Central Street. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) brown narrower “tail” (actually abdomen) section in females and a more purplish abdomen in males. I think the one in the garden was a female. They travel long distances to migrate: from Canada and New England down to Mexico and Panama. Their diet consists primarily of insects, such as mosquitoes, small moths and flies. Eggs are laid in water plants, and nymphs feed on tadpoles as well as aquatic insects. 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.

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From ll find ea ll find ea l find ea From you will see histo kitchen en historic Victorian s toric Victorian s und Hill Park. Outs an s your first-flo ecentl your first-floo restored Round Hill Park. Outside of your front door you will find easy access to the Northern Strand rail trail, the MBTA bus, and local businesses. Stainless steel appliances, a farmers sink and granite counter tops glisten under recessed first floor lighting. State of the art programable heat pump provides energy efficient year-round temperature control. All new bathrooms with first floor laundry hookup. New plumbing, wiring, and newly recent vinyl clad windows. Spacious basement, with storage. Fully electrified 10' x 20' custom built shed. $749,000 will see historic recentl ark. Outs see historic recentl Business Opportunity LYNN MANGO Realty is offering a great opportunity to acquire a long established active restaurant/bar with common victualer/all alcohol license in a prime down town Lynn location. The owner of this business is retiring after 29 years tive restaurant oh wn wn ner of this b ive restaurant/ t/ of success at this location. Loyal customer base. Kitchenhis location. Lo da facilities updated. Two rest rooms. Seats 92/ Plenty of offstreet parking. Documented revenue for both food, liquor and lottery allows you to have a quick return on your investment. Favorable lease terms for this corner location. $200,000. is location. Loyal customer dated. Two rest rooms. Seat ohol license in a prim ohol license in a prim ner of this b d g. Docume g. . Seat ated. Two rest rooms. Seat g. Documen st rooms. Seats a prim st rooms. Seats ness is reti tir er er ness is retir y oo MOVE RIGHT IN..This Spectacular sun-filled home with exceptional flow. Details matter & this lovely home is brimming with great potential and character. Walk into a screened in porch & read your favorite book or just have your favorite drink w/ a friend or family member. The kitchen leads and flows into the living & dining room that offers gleaming hardwood floors & a full bath on the first floor. The second floor has 3 generous bedrooms that have hardwood floors with an additional new full bath. The roof is approximately 2 years old. The Driveway can park 3-4 cars tandem, Easy access to public transportation, 20 minutes from Boston, close to shopping malls & restaurants. Saugus is an energetic town featuring new schools, low property tax rate. Something this sweet will not last. $579,000. CALL/TEXT Sue 617-877-4553 You will be stunned the very moment you enter into this townhouse. This spacious townhouse has a kitchen that has been tastefully renovated with the past 5 years and impeccably maintained since. The large eat in kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, granite countertops. The open concept floor plan is perfect for entertaining. 2 assigned parking with ample visitor parking are just a few more perks to mention. Easy and low maintenance living. 2 cats ok. No Smoking, This will not last. Great credit score and references required $2,900. CALL/TEXT Sue 617-877-4553 Check our Google Reviews Thank you to Sue Palomba of Mango Realty Saugus. She did a wonderful job selling our house. She did all the work in dealing with Lawyers, Banks, Home Inspections and everything else that goes along with selling a home. I would definitely use Sue and Mango Realty again. We had a great experience with them. Thanks Sue ! ~Rick Murphy~ 1. Java 2. Doctors 3. “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott 4. “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” 5. Bamboo 6. Boston Americans (soon to be Red Sox) 7. The study of whales 8. They are first lines of movies (“Forrest Gump,” “The Godfather” and “Citizen Kane,” respectively). 9. “The Twilight Zone” 10. Mercury 11. Theodore Roosevelt (the first president to be personally involved in a labor dispute) 12. A pea (in “The Princess and the Pea”) 13. Troll 14. The Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge 15. Some have rain but it is not water. 16. 2004 17. The Three Stooges 18. In the womb all babies grow as females during the first weeks. 19. Eel (in Japanese) 20. Yellow (His smiley face became popular worldwide.) C NTRACTCONTRA T DER CONTRA ONTRACT UNDER CON RACT UNDER U DER UND R ONTRACT U DE UNDE NDE CONTRACT C NTRACT UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRA T UNDE DER ER R CONTRACT CONTRACT RACT

Page 20 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 29, 2023 ............. # 1 Listing & Selling Office in Saugus “Experience and knowledge Provide the Best Service” Free Market Evaluations CRE CarpenitoRealEstate.com Best Agents provide the Best Results! SAUGUS - 1st AD - Wonderful 10 rm Cape offers 5+ bedrooms, 3 baths, fireplace lvrm, open concept, office, finished lower level, great sunroom, inground pool with cement patio, 1 car garage, large, corner lot, located just outside Saugus Center…$789,900. REVERE - 1st AD 5 room Cape Cod style home offers 2 bedrooms, 1 ½ baths, front-to-back living room, dining room with hardwood flooring, central air, enclosed porch, inground pool, corner lot!...$499,900. View our website from your mobile phone! 335 Central St., Saugus, MA 781-233-7300 LYNN - 6 NEWLY COMPLETED STORE FRONT FACADES offers consisting of two condos. ALL occupied – great income, minimal expenses make this a great investment, 1031 tax exchange, etc, centrally located, close to public transportation…$2,799,900. CHELSEA - 1st AD - 4 room, 2 bedroom Condo offers 2 full baths, newer flooring and lighting, granite kitchen, 1 garage parking, inground pool, located in Millcreek Condominiums…$440,000. Lori Johnson SAUGUS - 5 room Ranch offers 2 bedrooms, 1 ½ baths, dining room and living room, semi-finished lower level, deck, located on dead end street. Needs TLC...$449,900 Lori goes over and above for all her clients! Call her at 781-718-7409 and take advantage of her expertise. WAKEFIELD - Millbrook condo offers 4 rooms, 2 bedroom, 2 baths, 2 parking spaces, maple kitchen with granite counters, primary bedroom w/private bath, washer dryer in unit, cen air, extra storage…$439,000. COMING SOON COMING SOON- 4 BEDROOM, 2 BATHROOM RENOVATED CAPE LOCATED ON A NICE SIDE STREET. THIS HOME FEATURES A NEW KITCHEN WITH STAINLESS APPLIANCES & QUARTZ COUNTERS, NEW BATHROOMS, HARDWOOD FLOORS AND FRESH PAINT THROUGH. GARAGE UNDER. MAINTENANCE FREE VINYL SIDING. SAUGUS LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL? ANTHONY COGLIANO 857-246-1305 CALL HIM FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS CALL KEITH FOR MORE DETAILS 781-389-0791 RENTAL UNDER CONTRACT FOR SALE- 3+ BED, 2 BATH SPLIT ENTRY HOME ON NICE CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION. THIS HOME FEATURES A LARGE LIVING ROOM OPEN TO FORMAL DINING ROOM AND EAT-IN KITCHEN. 3 BEDS AND FULL BATH UP. LOWER LEVEL OFFERS A FIREPLACE FAMILY, ADDITIONAL BEDROOM, OFFICE AND ANOTHER FULL BATH. GREAT LOCATION. SAUGUS $565,000 CALL DEBBIE 617-678-9710 COMING SOON COMING SOON-BRAND NEW CONSTRUCTION COLONIAL LOCATED ON A NICE SIDE STREET NOT FAR FROM THE CENTER OF TOWN. 4 BEDROOM, 3.5 BATH WITH HARDWOOD THROUGH-OUT. BEAUTIFUL KITCHEN AND BATHS. EXQUISITE DETAIL AND QUALITY BUILD. GARAGE UNDER. SAUGUS CALL KEITH FOR MORE DETAILS 781-389-0791 LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED AGENTS WHO WANT A NO HASSLE, NO NONSENSE OFFICE. WE ARE LOOKING FOR AGENTS WHO WANT TO MAKE A DECENT PAY WITHOUT PAYING HIGH FEES. ARE YOU A GO GETTER? PERHAPS BI-LINGUAL? WILLING TO GO ABOVE AND BEYOND? CALL US TODAY! KEITH 781-389-0791 MOBILE HOMES YOUNG ONE BEDROOM IN GOOD CONDITION IN A DESIRABLE PARK WITH 2 PARKING SPOTS. SOLD AS IS. SUBJECT TO PROBATE DANVERS $119,900 UPDATED 2 BEDROOM WITH NEWER KITCHEN, BATH, RUBBER ROOF, WINDOWS, SIDING AND APPLIANCES. FULL SIZE LAUNDRY. DANVERS $119,900 REMODELED 2 BEDROOM WITH GLEAMING HARDWOOD FLOORS, C/A, AND FULL SIZE LAUNDRY. LOW PARK FEE. PLENTY OF PARKING. LOTS OF UPDATES. PEABODY $209,900 CALL ERIC 781-223-0289 PRICE IMPROVEMENT FOR SALE-NEW CONSTRUCTION ONE OF A KIND CONTEMPORARY MODERN HOME WITH AMAZING VIEWS OF PILLINGS POND, 4590 SQFT. OPEN CONCEPT, 3 LEVELS, 4 BEDS, 6 BATHS, TOP OF THE LINE MATERIALS AND FINISHES, HOME THEATER, WORK-OUT ROOM AND SO MUCH MORE! LYNNFIELD $1,899,900 CALL DANIELLE 978-987-9535 SOLD FOR SALEFOR SALE COMMERCIAL SPACE GREAT BUSINESS OR DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY. SAL'S DRY CLEANERS. BUYERS TO PERFORM DUE DILIGENCE REGARDING ZONING/USAGE. EVERETT $999,900 CALL ANTHONY 857-246-1305 SUNNY 1 BEDROOM IN OWNER OCCUPIED HOME. LARGE KITCHEN WITH LOTS OF CABINETS, BRIGHT LIVING ROOM. HEAT, HOT WATER & ELECTRIC INCLUDED. SEPARATE DRIVE-WAY FOR 1 CAR. NO PETS OR SMOKING. SAUGUS $2,000 3 BEDROOM WITH EAT-IN KITCHEN ON SECOND FLOOR OF OWNER OCCUPIED 2 FAMILY. STACKABLE WASHER & DRYER, CLOSE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. ON STREET PARKING. SAUGUS $3,100 CALL RHONDA 781-706-0842

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