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SAUGUS D Vol. 27, No.40 Your Local News, Sports & Information Online! Scan & Subscribe Here! OCAT CAT THE PUMPKIN PATCH IS BACK! I FEELING THE ORANGE GLOW: Four-year-old Emmie Bluestein of Veterans Early Learning Center cradled her pumpkin excitedly last Saturday as the 23rd Annual Pumpkin Patch came to life at Saugus Center. Please see inside for more photos and stories. (Courtesy photo of Joanie Allbee) TE E -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 781-233-4446 Friday, October 3, 2025 “A great advocate” Town Manager offers high praise for SueAnn Cheung, the woman Marine Corps veteran he hired to become Saugus’ fi rst full-time Veterans’ Service Offi cer By Mark E. Vogler t’s been nearly a decade since the town had a woman veterans’ service officer (VSO). Alicia Marie Reddin worked part-time while splitting duty as the VSO for the Towns of Saugus and Wakefi eld back in 2015-16. U.S. Marine Corps veteran SueAnn Cheung made history last Friday night when Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree announced he had hired her to become the town’s fi rst fulltime VSO. Unlike Reddin, she’ll be working exclusively for Saugus veterans. “I think she’s going to make a great advocate and continue the things that we think are important [for veterans services],” Crabtree told selectmen at Tuesday (Sept. 30) night’s meeting. “I think she’s very promising. I think she brings a lot of experience from working at the Veterans Services Offi ce in Boston and for the state. We’re happy to have her on board,” he said. Cheung – who Crabtree said “brings more than two decades of military, human services, and veterans’ advocacy experience” to Saugus – replaces former Saugus VSO Paul J. Cancelliere, who had worked two years on a parttime basis, tending to the needs of more than 1,000 Saugus veterans and their families. Cancelliere’s position ended on June 30 – the end of the 2025 Fiscal Year – because of the termination of the Regional Veterans Service District, which also included Melrose and Wakefi eld. He said he applied for full-time VSO in Saugus when the town began advertising the position. Two weeks ago, a group of about three dozen veterans attended the Board of Selectmen’s meeting to show their support for Cancelliere while calling for his appointment to the VSO position full-time. But Crabtree decided that Cheung was the best candidate for the job among those who had applied. “SueAnn brings an exceptional blend of service, leadership, and compassion to the Veterans’ SerA GREAT ADVOCATE | SEE PAGE 2 Mid-grade Regular 2.87 3.37 3.44 $3.57 Over 47 Years of Excellence! 1978 - 2025 ULS Full Service $2.99 Order online at angelosoil.com FLEET CARD Check Out Our LOW PRICES!

Page 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 3, 2025 A GREAT ADVOCATE | FROM PAGE 1 vices Office,” Crabtree said in a press release issued by his office last Friday. “Her distinguished military background, combined with her extensive work supporting veterans and managing human services programs, make her uniquely qualified to serve as our full-time Veterans’ Service Officer. We are proud to welcome her to this vital role, and we are confident she will have a positive impact on the lives of Saugus veterans and their families,” the town manager said. A public “thank you” to Cancelliere At their Sept. 16 meeting, selectmen voted unanimously in support of a motion by Selectman Anthony Cogliano to appoint Cancelliere on a nonpaid, interim basis until Crabtree filled the position. At this week’s meeting, selectmen approved a suggestion by Crabtree to write Cancelliere a letter thanking him for his services as VSO and as a volunteer during the transition. Cheung served four years and three months in the U.S. Marine Corps, rising to the rank of sergeant before her discharge in February of 2007. She served as warehouse manager at U.S. Military posts in the Pacific and was later assigned as primary marksman instructor at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Suffolk University. Her professional certifications: Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certified Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net Instructor, Qualified Brain Injury Support Supervisor (QBISP-S), Proactive Approaches to Behavioral Challenges (PABC), Positive Behavior Supports (PBS), Trauma-Informed Care, QPR Suicide Prevention, Medication Administration Program (MAP), CPR/ First Aid and others. “Cheung brings more than two decades of military, human services, and veterans’ advocacy experience. She currently works as an outreach coordinator for the Executive Office of Veterans Services’ Statewide Advocacy for Veterans Empowerment (SAVE) team, where she provides peer support to veterans and ensures that veterans receive essential resources and benefits,” according to the press release issued by Crabtree’s office. “In 2017, Cheung founded the Boston Veterans Group and continues to serve as the veterans’ events coordinator for THE Boston Veterans Group, with responsibilities that include locating resources for veterans and distributing helpful information to veterans through outreach and social media,” it noted. “Beyond her military service, Cheung has dedicated much of her professional career to community service and human-support programs, focusing on individuals living with brain injuries, traumatic conditions, and complex behavioral challenges. In leadership and supervisory roles, she managed resiU.S. Marine Corps veteran SueAnn Cheung is Saugus’ new veterans’ service officer. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) dential and rehabilitation programs, supported families, oversaw compliance with state standards, and guided teams delivering care to vulnerable populations. This lifelong dedication to service and advocacy naturally extends to her new role supporting Saugus veterans and their families.” Cheung and her sister immigrated to the United States from the Republic of Suriname, a country in Northern South America. After moving to America, the two sisters grew up in South Boston and attended Boston Latin Academy. They joined the Marines after graduation. Cheung said she is excited to get started to help address the issues that matter most to Saugus veterans and military families. “As a veteran, I understand how important it is to have someone who can guide you through the benefits process and advocate on your behalf,” Cheung said. “I am honored to join the Town of Saugus and look forward to serving our veterans, active-duty service members, reservists, and their families to ensure they receive the recognition and support they deserve.” Selectman Corinne Riley, who has been active in local veterans affairs for many years, told colleagues at Tuesday night’s meeting that she’s impressed with Cheung’s background and has been hearing positive feedback from the Saugus veterans’ community about her. “I’ve heard from several veterans and family members of veterans that they are very impressed with her resume and experience, and they love to see her here and look forward to meeting her,” Riley said. “She’s impressive, and I hope she does well with everyone who goes into her office,” she said. Selectmen voted unanimousA GREAT ADVOCATE | SEE PAGE 4

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 3, 2025 ~ Political Announcement ~ Page 3 Anthony Cogliano seeks reelection to another term on the Board of Selectmen BACKGROUND: I am a fourth generation Saugonian and have resided in East Saugus for all of my 59 years. My wife, Therese and I raised four wonderful children, Cassandra, Co-Owner of Entyre Makeovers with her sisters Gabriela, who is also an RN at Boston Medical Center, and Sophia who is also an RN at Tufts Medical Center. My son Anthony Jr. is a Civil Engineer with Williams and Sparages of Middleton. I am also the proud grandfather of Luciana and Leila Cross of Saugus. I am a product of Saugus Public Schools graduating in 1984. I have a Bachelor of Science Degree from Salem State College in Business Administration with a major in Management. OCCUPATION: I am the owner of A. Cogliano Realty Services, a licensed realtor with Littlefi eld Real Estate, G.M. of Cogliano Plaza as well as the Property Manager of Interstate Properties. POLITICAL BACKGROUND: I was first elected to the Saugus Board of Selectmen in 1991 at the age of 25 and served in that capacity for 10 years. I then took a 16 year break from politics to be with, coach and enjoy my children. In 2019, with an empty nest I felt it was time to get back involved and decided to once again run for a seat on the Board where I have served for the past six years. During my tenure, I promised the residents of Saugus that I would fi nd a better way to work with companies like Wheelabrator, now WIN Waste Innovations. I helped create the Wheelabrator subcommittee that put forth a plan that would lower emissions, and provide Saugus with free tipping fees for the next 30 years. We developed a host community agreement that was approved by the Board of Selectmen. Should the State once again extend the life of the ash landfill, the plan we developed will save the residents of Saugus upwards of Forty Million dollars over the life of the agreement and make signifi cant environmental improvements for the residents of East Saugus. I started a tradition honoring our graduating seniors from Saugus High School by placing banners throughout the town, a tradition that should start up again. I marched with our residents in support of social justice issues, and I stood with our law enforcement offi cers at their back the blue rally. I brought back a sense of town pride, honoring residents such as Allan Sillipigni and Coach Mark Bertrand who were tragically lost, by placing ornaments on our annual town Christmas tree. I was thrilled and deeply involved with the naming of our DPW building named after Joe Attubato, The Senior Center after Dick Barry and our new Athletic facility after Christie Serino Jr. I also was instrumental in starting our Annual Menorah lighting outside Town Hall ISSUES FACING SAUGUS TODAY: We have a traffi c problem 272 Cross Street LLC and Winn Management do not discriminate because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, handicap, disability, national origin, genetic information, ancestry, children, familial status, marital status or public assistance recipiency in the sale or transfer of apartment units, buildings, and related facilities, including land that they own or control. Visit Our Website for more info www.tndinc.org Equal Housing Opportunity that never goes unnoticed. I will continue to work with our Police Dept. and schedule and attend as many hearings as necessary until we get it right. We will also have a funding issue with the new Vocational school. I intend to get the facts out to our residents and explain what’s best for our Town moving forward. While the school is necessary, we cannot aff ord any reduction in services in the process. We have to put together a plan for our schools that have come off line and ensure the right fit for each neighborhood. The playground in Golden Hills is in deplorable condition and needs to be addressed. In order to keep up with development, we need the third fire station that has been promised since 1996 to come to fruition. Transparency…I’ll never shy away from the tough questions and will always demand accountability. IN CONCLUSION: There is no substitute for experience. I love this Town and all its people and with your continued support we will make Saugus a better place for the people that matter most, Our Families, our Friends and our Children. I am asking for one of your five votes on Tuesday November 4th. 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Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 3, 2025 Saugus DAR Prepares for 5th Annual Veteran’s Day Field of Flags (Editor’s Note: The Parson Roby Chapter of the DAR issued the following press release this week.) P atriotism will once again fi ll the heart of Saugus this November as the Parson Roby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) proudly prepares for the 5th annual Veteran’s Day Field of Flags. On November 11, the lawn of Saugus Town Hall will be transformed into a sea of red, white, and blue in tribute to the brave men and women who have defended our freedoms — past, present, and future. Each American fl ag will carry the name of a veteran — living, deceased or currently serving. Flags may be sponsored for $5 each, with proceeds supportIf We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! There is a difference between the rest and the BEST! Celebrating 46 Years In Business! TONY’S AUTO BODY Call or Visit 781-321-0032 34 Sharon Street Malden, MA 02148 TONYSAUTOBODYLLC.COM COME VISIT OUR STATE OF THE ART BODY SHOP • Computerized Paint Matching (State of the Art Spray Booth) • Computerized Frame Machines • P.P.G. Refinishing System • R134 + 1234yf A/C Machines Fully Insured -RS2415 Insurance Company Approval ALL OUR WORK IS GUARANTEED! TONY BARTOLO Owner 46 Years Let Us Handle Your Next Insurance Claim. Go With the BEST It Doesn’t Get BETTER! RENTAL CARS Available THE FIRST YEAR: Miniature American fl ags decorated the front lawn of Saugus Town Hall during the First Annual Veteran’s Day Field of Flags observed during 2021. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) ing the DAR’s mission to preserve American history, foster education, and promote patriotism. Sponsors may honor a family member, friend, neighbor, or employee who has served our nation with courage and sacrifi ce. The deadline to sponsor a fl ag is October 30th. To participate, please mail a check ($5 per flag) payable to Parson Roby Chapter DAR, along with the veteran’s information (Name, Rank, Branch of Service, Years of Service or War if known) to: Treasurer, 27 Pearson St., Saugus, MA 01906. Flags will be placed on the Town Hall lawn prior to Veteran’s Day, where they will remain proudly displayed through November 12th. After 12 noon on November 11th, sponsors may collect their fl ags as keepsakes or to place on a veteran’s grave. All fl ags will be removed from the Town Hall lawn on November 12th. Since the project’s launch in 2021, the Field of Flags has become a cherished community tradition. Last year, over 120 fl ags waved in honor of veterans, each one a powerful reminder of the service and sacrifi ce that protect our way of life. Residents frequently stop to refl ect, take photos, and share heartfelt thanks for this moving display of remembrance. This year, the Parson Roby Chapter DAR invites the community to join together once more in honoring our heroes. Let us stand united as Americans — proud, grateful, and determined to remember. Remember Our Veterans. Honor Their Service. Celebrate Their Sacrifi ce. For more information on sponsoring a fl ag or joining the DAR, please email: parsonroby. saugusdar@gmail.com. A GREAT ADVOCATE | FROM PAGE 4 of veterans’ records, manage departmental staff and projects and participate in continuing education and accreditation Crabtree said the hiring of a full-time VSO builds on a long record of town initiatives, supported by the Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee and Town Meeting, to honor and assist veterans. Recent projects include a major painting project and structural improvements to the Marine Cpl. Scott J. Procopio/Capt. William G. Shoemaker American Legion Post 210, launching the veterans’ mobile food market held on the third Wednesday of each month at the Saugus Senior Center, the doubling of the real estate property tax exemption for disabled veterans and eligible seniors, repointing the bricks at the Saugus Veterans War Monument and relocating the Veterans’ Services Offi ce to a more visible location on the fi rst fl oor at Town Hall. “These projects reflect our ongoing commitment to veterans and their families,” Crabtree said. “SueAnn’s appointA GREAT ADVOCATE | SEE PAGE 7

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 3, 2025 Page 7 Shining Lights of Everyday People “Not all of us can do great things but we can do small things with great love.”—Mother Teresa By Joanie Allbee N ancy Prag wears the crown of 2025 Saugus Woman of the Year. Congratulations, Nancy! Over the years she has made a positive impact on Saugus. Nancy grew up with an eye and ear towards the environment. Nancy and her Mom used to volunteer sprucing up areas. For more than 20 years and counting, Nancy has been a member of the Saugus Tree Committee, which she currently chairs. She has also been a longtime member of Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE). In addition, she’s an active Saugus Garden Club member. Nancy likes to stroll through scenic views, and often she paints the scenes she visits. Nancy’s career was successful in advertisement and graphic arts. Her favorite color is green and she likes the quote “Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” (author Allen Saunders, Reader’s Digest 195). Nancy and her husband Scott’s daughter, Jenny, is a favorite schoolteacher of many students. The Prags have two rescue cats: Sunny, three years old, and Jasper, two years old. Nancy loves tree quotes. They are rooted in wisdom. “A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in” (from an ancient Greek Proverb). Nancy is a lady who listens to the intellect of nature. SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS: The Saugus Senior Center recognized 24 residents who celebrated their birthdays collectively at the Senior Center last Friday, Sept. 26. Shown from left to right: First row: Anne Erikson, Bob Machionni, Joyce Barsotti, Sal Gilberto, Janette DeRosa, Leslie Deland, Eleanor Gallo, Janesta Smallman, Roberta Perry, Helen Weinburg, Cathy Strum, Marie Boudreau, Doris Piwowarski and Carol Cole; second row: Michael Buckley, Eleanor Alberghini, Beverly Depres, Joanne Dod, Dick Lynch, Mark DelloRusso, Vincent Antonucci, Bill Napier, Cheryl Roberto and William Stewart. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) A GREAT ADVOCATE | FROM PAGE 6 ment builds upon this foundation and ensures Saugus continues to deliver the care, respect and advocacy our veterans deserve,” the town manager said. Residents seeking assistance or information about veterans’ benefits and programs are encouraged to contact the Saugus Veterans’ Services Office at 781-231-4010 or visit www.saugus-ma.gov/ veterans-services-office. The Saugus Veterans’ Services Office is also staffed by Nancy Stead, the Veterans’ Services Office Administrative Assistant, who can be reached at 781-231-4196. Be prepared before the next power outage. Birthdays are special at the Senior Center O n Friday, September 26, we held our monthly birthday celebration with 24 celebrants in attendance. The celebration was generously donated by Avis McLennan in memory of her husband Don. Each month the Senior Center likes to recognize the Senior birthdays with a collective birthday celebration, usually on the final Friday of the month. Each birthday recipient receives a free pizza lunch, cake, ice cream and a souvenir group photo to take home. If anyone would like to sponsor a birthday in honor of someone special, please stop by the office and let us know. Receive a free 5-year warranty with qualifying purchase* - valued at $535. Call 866-852-0221 to schedule your free quote! Nancy Prag (Courtesy of “The Sketch Artist”)

Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 3, 2025 Selectmen vote to cancel two liquor licenses for nonuse T By Mark E. Vogler wo All Alcoholic beverage licenses will soon be available to restaurants that hope to enhance their business by selling cocktails. Selectmen voted unanimously to cancel the licenses of the former 99 Restaurant on Route 1 South and the former La Vita Mia restaurant due to nonuse and failure to maintain licensed premises on which to utilize the licenses. In the case of the 99 Restaurant, owners advised the town they had no objection to the license being cancelled, according to Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta. “They’re agreeing to give the license back to the town,” Panetta said. There was no response from La Vita Mia. In recent years, the Board of Selectmen has increased its efforts to go after liquor licenses that have been inactive for several years because of the scarcity of liquor licenses. Board Chair Panetta wanted to know how soon the licenses could become available to new businesses. “Wait till you get the paperwork from the ABCC [Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission], or you’ll have people here tomorrow morning,” Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree said. In other business, selectmen: • Signed the 2025 Local Election Warrant • Approved a request from Keira Sears, of 52 Juniper Dr., for a Halloween block party permit from 4:30 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 31 • Approved a Special Permit (S-2) to allow a laundromat at 40 Hamilton St. The Better Laundromat will be open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week. It’s allowed to have nine washing machines and 12 driers (six double-stacked) with a capacity for eight people. • Extendeda Special Permit (S-2) for a period of six months Pumpkin Patch Rolls Into Saugus, Marking a 23-Year Tradition A By: Nivia Wilson truckload of more than 3,000 pumpkins arrived at the First Congregational Church Saturday, launching Saugus’ 23rd annual Pumpkin Patch fundraiser. “All of these pumpkins were grown in New Mexico from the Navajo Reservation,” said organizer Carl Spencer. “In New Mexico, they just have miles and miles of pumpkins growing.” The patch is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Oct. 31. Pumpkins left after Nov. 1 are free, with some of the extras collected by farms to feed cattle. Sales are on consignment; “we don’t pay for anything until they’re sold,” said Spencer. The consignment model dates back to a 1974 handshake that founded Pumpkin Patch fundraisers. Today, the group supplies more than 1,000 nonprofits and grows pumpkins on 1,200 acres of the Navajo Nation in Farmington, N.M., employing more than 700 workers each fall. A stroll through the lawn on Saturday offered a familiar fall scene: neat rows of bright orange pumpkins under leafy trees, with pale “ghost” pumpkins and knobby gourds mixed in, as families stopped for photos and browsed along the wooden pallets. “We had more than 100 kids from the high school and charter school, as well as town residents, come to help,” Spencer said. “My favorite part – other than November 1st – is today, when the whole community comes out.” Saugus resident Jonathan Rolfe called it a staple of fall. “It’s hard to think of fall and not think of pumpkins,” he said. “It’s Pumpkins, Pumpkins, Pumpkins galore An army of volunteers transformed the First Congregational Church lawn into the Pumpkin Patch – again By Joanie Allbee T he lawn of First Congregation Church, at the corner of Central and Hamilton Streets, was bustling for about two hours last Saturday (Sept. 26) morning with family, friends and sports teams that showed up to unload a tractor trailer full of pumpkins. The church raises money for scholarships with a partnership with the Navajo Reservation in Farmington, New Mexico, through the Pumpkin Patch USA program. Planning ahead for the truck of pumpkins to be unloaded involves logistics that are run like clockwork. It was like peering into a beehive and seeing everyone busily doing their part. The atmosphere was happy and friendly amidst a sea of smiling faces and buzzing energy. Volunteers took positions, some stationed in the truck, and wheelbarrows were ready. A line of volunteers handed off pumpkins, which began a human conveyer belt of pumpkin-passing. As pumpkins passed, jokes and warm greetings to one another flowed freely among the crowd of DARLEEN MARIE L’HEUREUX | FROM PAGE 5 have taken many to Dr. or other appointments, or shopping. I know many if not all of the residents by first name. I am the eldest of six children, but unfortunately the last. I have been married, divorced and widowed. I have no children. I have been a caregiver for most of my life, caring for 65 people with a variety of medical issues at various stages of my life. I am retired. As a learned person I hold two (2) Master degrees: (1) Organization Development and (2) Envolunteers. Tired arms and parched lips found rest and refreshments awaiting inside the church function hall. Paul Wise enjoyed a father and sons’ day with his two boys, Logan and CJ. “I’m trying to build team community and also support our town’s events,” Wise said. Greg Bluestein, associate Head Coach for Saugus Football Team and President of Saugus Youth Football & Cheer; and his wife Stephanie, Saugus Youth Football & Cheer U-10 Coach, and their three daughters, Bella, Emmy and Lilyana, gave it the team spirit. trepreneurship/Small Business Management from Cambridge College. I attended Capella University and have CAGS and ABD in Management. I owned my own Burglar and Fire Alarm Company for 25 years. I had a small business where I saved a lot of people, homes, and busiCoach Bluestein was fist-bumping with kids and speaking encouraging words. “This is one of the best days in Saugus, hundreds of athletes ages five to 18 helping their community. Thanks to Mr. Serino from Saugus High School, we had soccer, cross country, football and so many more here. I’m proud of these kids from Youth Football & Cheer all the way through to the High School kids,” Coach Bluestein said. When the unloading was completed, all gleamed at the success of a job well done. Many visitors to Saugus Center nesses. I was a licensed Electronics Technician and Electronics Contractor, licensed Real Estate Salesperson, CNA, PN, singer and caterer. I served on the Lynnfield Art Guild committee, wearing numerous hats for six years before coming to Saugus. As a resident of The Laurels I have then set their gaze upon the vast orange ocean of pumpkins, looking for their choices to take home. The cash flowed as favorite pumpkins were tucked under owners’ arms. An orange glow and volunteers spread out over the lawn, giving life and color to an ordinary church yard. Every fall, for 23 years now, the church fondly adopts its seasonal name: “The Pumpkin Church.” Anyone interested in volunteering staffing shifts of selling pumpkins in the pumpkin patch till Oct. 31, please call Carl Spencer (1-781-233-9196). worked to save many with 911 or with CPR and unfortunately, have found a few beyond help. Thank you for this opportunity to share something about my candidacy for Housing Authority. Sincerely, Darleen Marie L’Heureux to allow the removal of earth and rock for the operation of a quarry at Aggregate Industries, Inc. (1831 Broadway) • Approved a request from Nng LovKesh of Revere for a Common Victualer’s License to operate Cliftondale Pizza & Roast Beef at 508 Lincoln Ave. • Reminded the public that there will be no Citizens’ Comments periods at the Oct. 14 Board of Selectmen’s meeting – the final meeting before the Nov. 4 town election one of those things that livens up the community. It’s a tradition at this point.” Organizer Karen Spencer said returning visitors keep the patch thriving. “People come back year after year,” she said. “They could get them cheaper at the supermarket, but they come here to pick their pumpkin.” Nivia Wilson is a student journalist in the Boston University Newsroom program.

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Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 3, 2025 MCAS Results for Saugus Superintendent Hashem says the School District is making “moderate progress toward state targets” in the latest results By Mark E. Vogler S chools Superintendent Michael Hashem said he’s pleased that Saugus Public Schools has been recognized as making moderate progress toward state targets, according to the latest Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) test results released this week by the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). “While we know there is still important work ahead, we are encouraged by the positive trends we are seeing,” Hashem said in a statement to The Saugus Advocate. The superintendent cited these highlights from the test results: · Overall progress: Our cumulative progress toward improvement targets increased from 40% to 43%, with a criterion-referenced target percentage now at 42%. · Accountability measures: DESE evaluates progress based on achievement (60%), growth (20%), English language profi - ciency (10%), and chronic absenteeism (10%). • Non-high school grades (3– 8): 4 of 12 points for achievement, 5 of 8 for growth, 3 of 4 for English language profi ciency, and 4 of 4 for chronic absenteeism. • High school: 4 of 8 points for growth and 4 of 4 for English language profi ciency. • Proficiency rates (grades 3–8): • ELA: 26% (steady from last year) • Math: 34% (+2% from last year) • Science & Technology: 33% (+6% from last year) • Student Growth Percentile (SGP): Many grades scored around the state median in ELA, math, and science. • Grade 5 math and overall math (grades 3–8) were above the 50th percentile. • Grade 8 math was a standout — already strong at the 81st percentile last year, it rose to the 86th percentile this year. “These results refl ect the dedication of our students, staff, and families,” Hashem said. “While we are encouraged by the progress, we recognize that continued eff ort is needed to move all students toward meeting state standards. Our teachers and administrators are committed to using both MCAS data and real-time classFor Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 room data to guide instruction and support every student,” he said. “We will be presenting a more detailed analysis of these results to the newly elected School Committee at a November meeting. All of the data shared here comes directly from DESE and is publicly available. “Thank you for your ongoing support as we work together to help every student succeed.” The 2025 Offi cial Accountability Report for Saugus compiled by DESE showed the town’s school district was classifi ed as “not requiring assistance or intervention” because, like a year ago, it was evaluated as making “Moderate Progress toward targets.” DESE, in its overall classifi cation of Saugus Middle School, showed the accountability percentile for the school had increased slightly from 14 percent last year to 15 percent. An accountability percentile between 1 and 99 is reported for most schools. The accountability percentile for Belmonte STEAM Academy dropped from 37 to 36, while the accountability percentile for Saugus High School dropped from 21 to 16. Here’s how Saugus Public Schools compared this year to last year in meeting or exceeding expectations, by grade and subject. GRADE 3 English Language Arts Mathematics GRADE 4 English Language Arts Mathematics GRADE 5 English Language Arts Mathematics Science and Tech/Eng. GRADE 6 English Language Arts Mathematics GRADE 7 English Language Arts Mathematics GRADE 8 English Language Arts Mathematics Science and Tech/Eng. GRADE 10 English Language Arts Mathematics Science and Tech/Eng. GRADES 3-8 English Language Arts Mathematics GRADES 5 & 8 Science and Tech/Eng. 23 47 27 36 31 36 26 34 33 25 39 21 47 43 39 26 32 27 Saugus man arrested in connection with road rage-related shooting P olice say a road rage incident escalated into a shooting near a Cliftondale ice cream shop last week (Sept. 24), leading to the arrest of a 47-year-old Saugus man on multiple gun charges. Stephen Cooper pleaded not guilty in Lynn District Court to assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury, two counts of assault and battery, disorderly conduct, discharging a fi rearm within 500 feet of a building, and assault and battery with a fi rearm, according to the Office of Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker. Authorities allege that Cooper shot a 32-year-old Melrose man in the leg on the evening of Sept. 24 on Lincoln Avenue in Cliftondale Square outside of the Banana Splitz ice cream shop. The Hon. Amanda Ward set bail at $50,000 and ordered Cooper to stay away from and have no contact with the alleged victim and witnesses, not possess fi rearms or dangerous weapons, and surrender his license to carry. Assistant District Attorney Thomas D’Amato, Jr. handled the arraignment on behalf of the Commonwealth. Cooper was represented by Attorney Peter Lemire. Cooper is scheduled to return to court for a pretrial hearing on Oct. 20. 23 24 16 15 27 34 39 20 22 28 33 33 22 21 27 31 33 42 2025 36 47 2024 31 40

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 3, 2025 Page 11 Malden Catholic unveils state-of-the-art academic and athletic center New facility expands classroom, STEM and athletic spaces to serve MC’s rapidly growing student community Special to The Advocate R ecently, Malden Catholic (MC) officially opened its new $31 million, cutting-edge academic and athletic building, which will enable the school to meet the demands of its rapidly increasing enrollment and support the school’s distinctive co-divisional model and new 7th- and 8th-grade division. The building adds additional classroom space and sophisticated lab and technical teaching spaces to support its rigorous STEM programs, as well as modern athletic facilities for its exceptional student-athletes. “Malden Catholic has grown from approximately 500 students when I arrived in 2019 to a projected 1,100 students or more next year, becoming a national model for sustainable Catholic education in an urban setting,” said MC President John Thornburg. “We are grateful to all of the partners who came alongside our Capital Campaign to shift this project from concept to reality.” The new building includes: 1. 35,000-square-foot Donovan Fieldhouse with an indoor turf field for year-round training 2. Passacantilli Gymnasium and volleyball/basketball court 3. 3,000-square -foot Grant Family Fitness Center, equipped by Gronk Fitness (Courtesy photos) 4. Specialized classrooms for financial literacy, entrepreneurship, robotics and biomedical engineering learning 5. A dedicated 7th- and 8thgrade wing with 18,000 square feet of classrooms, cafeteria and office space for up to 200 students and 22 new teachers and staff “As a model of growth for Catholic Schools nationwide, our cutting-edge facilities and expanded curriculum provide our students with the highest quality academic experience,” said MC Board of Trustees Chair Michael Cantalupa ’79. “On behalf of our Board I want to express our gratitude to MC’s donors, partners and hard-working staff who made this vibrant campus expansion possible. It will undoubtedly benefit Malden Catholic students today and for generations to come.” About Malden Catholic For 92 years Malden Catholic High School has shaped emerging leaders in our community, claiming a Nobel Prize winner, a U.S. Senator, two ambassadors and numerous community and business heads among our alumni. MC is a co-divisional, college preparatory high school. Sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers and guided by their spiritual values of simplicity, humility, compassion, trust and zeal, MC inspires all students to lives of service, leadership and excellence. An inclusive community of faith, MC nurtures enduring personal relationships and life-long learning.

Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 3, 2025 ~ Saugus Fall Sports roundup: Volleyball battles injuries, soccer finds wins, golf keeps improving ~ By Dom Nicastro strong performance. Head Coach Josh Crespo noted the T he Sachems hit the midway point of their fall schedules with ups and downs across several sports. Here’s the latest from the fall sports scene for Saugus High School. FIELD HOCKEY: TOUGH STRETCH AGAINST WAKEFIELD AND GLOUCESTER Saugus dropped games to Wakefield (2-0) and Gloucester (6-0). Head Coach Julie Champigny said the Gloucester scoreline didn’t reflect how competitive the game felt, thanks largely to the play of goalie Jordyn Ripley-Deminski, who recorded 27 saves. BOYS SOCCER: SNAPPING THE SKID The Sachems earned a 1-1 tie against Northeast Metro Tech to halt a threegame losing streak. Senior Otavio Lima scored the lone goal, while senior center back Matheus Oliveira turned in a narrow field caused issues for both sides, but his team battled. “Unlucky to not have come out with a win, but it was good to get the tie and break the streak,” he said. Saugus then fell 3-0 to Beverly, leaving the team 1-6-1 as it heads into the second half of the season. GOLF: YOUNG PLAYERS KEEP SHOWING PROGRESS Saugus golf played two matches last week, falling to Winthrop (59-13) and Gloucester (44-28). Despite the setbacks, Head Coach Daniel Bertrand highlighted the effort from the program’s younger players. Against Winthrop, eighth grader Gavin Diozzi posted four points, and freshman Grant added three. In the Gloucester rematch, Saugus collected more points than in the first meeting, showing improvement. Junior Trey Riley won in the top spot, 5.53.5; senior Nathan Soroko earned a 5-4 win and Artie O’Leary tied his match. “We continue to trend in the right direction; proud of the leadership we have on the team,” Bertrand said. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: RESILIENCE THROUGH INJURIES The Sachems dropped two of three matches last week, falling to Swampscott (3-0) and Danvers (3-2) before bouncing back with a 4-1 win over Lynn English to move to 5-4. Head Coach Mikayla Niles praised her team for pushing Danvers to five sets, something the program hasn’t done in more than a decade. “Everyone played phenomenal. There wasn’t even a standout star athlete. Everyone did their job and more,” she said. With captains Ally Mabee and Sophia Desmond both sidelined, younger players stepped in. JV call-ups Danielle Braga, Ariana Chianca and Casey Hanifan impressed against Lynn English, while junior Aiyana Cruz continues to shine as a setter. Pedro Spalenza also delivered with a long serving run. Both Mabee and Desmond have returned to practice and could rejoin the lineup soon. “We’re above .500 and chasing that magic number of 10 wins to make the tournament,” Niles said. “I’m proud of how everyone has stepped up.” GIRLS SOCCER: CONVINCING WIN OVER WINTHROP Head Coach April Martinez’s squad rolled past Winthrop, 6-1. Sydney Deleidi and Shalyn Sewell each had two goals and an assist, with freshman Lucia Giron scoring her first varsity goal. Shawn Sewell also found the net. Martinez singled out goalkeeper Lauren Mudafort for making the “save of the week” on a second-half breakaway. Defensively, Amanda Rezendes continued her strong form, while junior captain Maria Garcia anchored the back line. “Sydney and Shalyn continue to lead the attack, but I’m so proud of the way everyone contributed,” Martinez said. Sachems top undefeated Lynn Tech for first win of football season By Dom Nicastro T he Saugus High football team showed toughness, resolve and late-game execution Saturday night, Sept. 27, toppling previously undefeated Lynn Tech, 12–6, in a hard-fought battle under the lights at Manning Field in Lynn. Sophomore quarterback Eli Fialho stepped up when it mattered most, throwing two touchdown passes — including the game-winner late in the fourth quarter, a perfectly placed 4-yard strike to senior captain Ryan Shea near the goal line. “That ball to Ryan — I don’t know if you can place it any better,” said Sachems head coach Steve Cummings. “Ryan Shea, one-on-one near the goal line? I’ll take my chances with Ryan. He’s a phenomenal football player, and Eli put it in a place where it’s Ryan’s ball or nobody’s.” Lynn Tech struck first on a 35-yard touchdown run by Anthony Brown, grabbing an early 6–0 lead. But Fialho responded in the third quarter, hitting junior receiver Paxton Ferraro for a 24-yard touchdown to tie the game. The winning drive in the fourth began with another clutch throw from Fialho — this time to senior captain Jordan Rodriguez — that pushed Saugus deep into Tech territory. Two plays later, Fialho delivered the goahead touchdown to Shea. “We tell Eli, ‘You have athletes out there — use them,’” said Cummings. “He put the ball in spots where our guys could make plays.” After a shaky start defensively, the Sachems’ defense found its rhythm and shut Lynn Tech down the rest of the way. “They gave us problems with their size and speed — they have four or five backs they can give the ball to, and they’ve always got a really good line,” said Cummings. “Always a tough matchup.” But Cummings credited his defensive unit — especially the linebacker corps — for adjusting mid-game. “Defensively we gave up some decent runs and one touchdown, but then the guys started making stops all night,” he said. “At linebacker, we played very well. Coach [Greg] Bluestein dialed up a great game plan to read, react and go.” Junior Laith Haddad had a standout night. “Laith had two great defensive stops — he gets to where he needs to go,” said Cummings. “He went through their back on one of them. He’s really coming into his own. We’ve been kind of spoiled at that position the past few years, and Laith wants to be that next guy to take over.” Senior captain Nathan Santos also made his presence felt. “Nathan was fantastic, getting downhill and making reads. They both played very well,” Cummings said. Cummings also credited the offensive line — which included Nick DaSilva, Steph Cazeau, Laith Haddad, Moses Guadalupe Perez, Larry Barrows and senior captain Koby Jette — for springing big plays and keeping Fialho upright. “Chris Mazin and Pablo DeJesus had some good runs because of the line’s work,” Cummings noted. With the win, Saugus improves to 1–2 and now heads into Northeastern Conference play. The Sachems will host Winthrop (0–4) Thursday night at Serino Stadium. “It doesn’t get any easier with league play now,” said Cummings. “Winthrop’s always tough — Coach [Cadigan] does a great job. They run the Wing-T and throw in some funky formations. There’s always a wrinkle or two.” With only a short week to prepare, the Sachems know they’ll need to stay sharp. “It’s a Thursday night with one less day to get ready,” Cummings said. “But we know what’s coming — we know who they are. We’ll try to take that next step and pull out a game against Winthrop. Winthrop’s a solid program with a lot of success the past couple of years.”

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 3, 2025 Page 13 Saugus High alum and former Everett coach join SHS soccer team staff S augus High School Class of 2014 Alum Assistant Coach André Ipojuca and Head Coach Josh Crespo, who coached Everett High School Junior Varsity Boys’ Soccer last year, bring new faces to the Sachems Boys’ Varsity Soccer Team. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Saugus High School 2014 alum Assistant Coach André Ipojuca (at left) with Head Coach Josh Crespo, who coached Everett High School Junior Varsity Boys’ Soccer last year. Shown from left to right: Bottom row: Lucas Assis DeOliveira, Miles Davis, Christian Dean, Emmanuel DeJesus, Lucas DeLima, Christian D’Errico Deranian, Leonardo DeSantis, Ryan DeSousa, Luan Faria, Antonio Flores and Anthony Francisco; back row: Captain Daniel Ganda, Anthony Jefferson, Otavio Lima, Caio Lopes Martins, Captain Carlos Miranda, Matheus Oliveira, Captain Otavio Patricio, Donald Santostefano, Cesar Sosa-Martinez and Nathan Tonini with Head Coach Josh Crespo and Assistant Coach André Ipojuca. Seniors, shown from left: Captain Daniel Ganda, Lucas Assis DeOliveira, Anthony Francisco, Christian Dean, Otavio Lima, Captain Carlos Miranda, Matheus Oliveira and Captain Patricio Otavio. Meet the 2025 Saugus High School Sachems Varsity Boys’ Football Seniors Captains, shown from left: Daniel Ganda, Carlos Miranda and Otavio Patri - cio with Head Coach Josh Crespo at Saugus High School last Thursday. TEAM LEADERS: Shown from left to right, are: Huey Josama, Nicholas Da Silva, Ryan Shea, Captain Christopher Mazin, Captain Jordan Rodriguez, Josh Sheehan, Kam Conroy, Captain Nathan Santos, and Captain Koby Jette at Saugus High School on Sunday. Their Senior Night is October 24 around 5 p.m. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino)

Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 3, 2025 Saugus Gardens in the Fall Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable By Laura Eisener D ry weather has given us a lot of work watering our gardens, especially anything growing in pots or newly planted this year. Many people have commented that foliage color is a bit late, but it is beginning to show in some places, especially on red maples (Acer rubrum) growing near ponds or along the riverbank. Typically, these trees color up early due to stress of having too much water around their roots in the areas where they often grow, but because of the dry season the soil on the shoreline of many water bodies is less waterlogged this fall. Despite the recent warm temperatures, shortening days signal to the trees that winter is approaching. Heading north to see the fall foliage is an iconic New England fall activity, but if we put some thought into our plant choices, we can have some brilliant leaf peeping opportunities right at home. A beautiful North American shrub, Virginia sweetspire (Itea virginica) is known for the red fall color of its leaves as well as the fragrant spikes of white flowers in early summer. Native from New Jersey south, it is nevertheless hardy enough for gardens in our zone. A very popular variety is ‘Henry’s Garnet’ (Itea virginica ‘Henry’s Garnet’) named for the bright color of the fall foliage. This one grows up to eight feet tall and prefers moist soils. Also often available is a compact form, ‘Little Henry.’ These flower best in sun but can grow in shade. Tomorrow, October 4, has been celebrated as World Animal Day since 1929, a date which coincides with St. Francis of Assisi Day, since he has been known as the patron saint of animals. It seems an appropriate time to consider the benefits our gardens may give to animals: acorns and other nuts for many kinds of wildlife; small fruits, which benefit many birds; and flowers, which provide pollen for hummingbirds and insects. The full harvest moon will fall on Monday, October 6. October 7 is National Flower Day, which was chosen to celebrate our national flower, the rose, because on that date in 1986 President Ronald Reagan signed the act declaring the rose our national floral emblem. While we may think June is the month of roses, many popular rose varieties continue blooming all summer and well into the fall. My ‘Memorial Day’ hybrid tea rose which has been providing more meals than I would like to the rabbits this summer, has another flower bud getting ready to open this week. A little over a week ago, I noticed that one of my bearded irises was getting ready to rebloom; this plant had a few blossoms back in June, but this fall it had a total of seven buds on one stalk and two on another. While these irises have a reputation of bloomFoliage of ‘Henry’s Garnet’ sweetspire turns a lovely red in fall. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) ing for a very short period, the reblooming varieties, which have become popular in recent years, have all the charms of other bearded irises, including a wide color range and a sweet fragrance, but have two seasons of bloom. Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) were slow to arrive this summer, but I have been seeing them just about every day for the past month or more. On Monday, there were 14 at once in my butterfly bush (Buddleia davidii), which blooms in a sunny area near Fairmount Avenue. The fragrant flowers attract quite a few different butterflies, bees and other pollinators. Since I have a few species of milkweed My bearded Iris ‘Bernice’ is one of several varieties that reblooms in fall. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) growing nearby, the butterflies would also have the plants they need for laying eggs. In the next few weeks, foliage color will increase. Some of the best areas to walk are those where there are a variety of trees known for their leaf color, especially the red maples mentioned above. Especially good places for walks include Breakheart Reservation’s trail system, paths in Lynn Woods, especially near Birch Pond beside Walnut Street, and along the rail trail beside the Saugus River. You can also take some nice short foliage drives along Walnut Street beside Birch and Hawkes Ponds. Reflections of changing trees in the water of these ponds can be especially rewarding. Editor’s Note: Laura Eisener is Migrating monarchs got some sustenance for their long flight at my butterfly bush on Monday. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) A close-up of the iris flower from above reveals an intriguing pattern of colors, including wine red and orange. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) 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.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 3, 2025 Page 15 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Good morning, Saugus And Happy Home Coming to Saugus Middle-High School! It’s been a big week for the school’s faculty, staff, students and their families, with daily events that began Monday to observe “A Celebration of Our First Five” – that’s half a decade in the new school building. Grades 6 and 7 have each had their own Ice Cream Social. Eighth graders will have their Ice Cream Social today at 1:30 p.m., in the Cafe. There will be a Home Coming Dance for students in grades 9 through 12 in the Cafe at 6 p.m. today. The grand finale to this week’s activities is set for tomorrow (Saturday, Oct. 4), beginning with SMHS Band and Chorus Performances at 9:30 a.m. The Field Hockey team will host Swampscott in Serino Stadium at 10 a.m. At 10 a.m., there will be a brief ceremony to mark “Celebration of Our First Five” at the front of the school. There will be tours of the building beginning at 10:30 a.m. The Gym will be decked out with new banners to celebrate Saugus High’s athletic successes. Then at Noon the Girls Soccer team will host North Andover in Serino Stadium. This will definitely be a special day for the Saugus Middle-High School community, and certainly for the Sachem alumni from all graduating classes from the school’s past. A Pumpkin Patch “Shout Out” We received only one nomination from our readers for a “Shout Out” this week. But it was a big one, offered by Karen Spencer of the First Congregational Pumpkin Patch: “The First Congregational Pumpkin Patch would like to shout out Matt Serino, Saugus High School Athletic Director, and Greg Bluestein, Saugus Pop Warner President for their help unloading our 3,000 + pumpkins last Saturday. Matt showed up with the high school sports teams (football, soccer, track, cheerleaders etc.). There were 70 high school students. Greg came with Pop Warner football players, cheerleaders and parents. We had over 100 young THE SENIOR CENTER HOSTED A HEALTH FAIR: On Friday, Sept. 19, the Saugus-Everett Elks Drug Awareness Committee and the Saugus Senior Center cosponsored a health, wellness and resource fair at the Saugus Senior Center. Over 30 vendors representing the health industry participated and provided free giveaways, raffles and educational material health screenings, including free Covid-19 and flu shots. This is the second annual health fair by these two organizations, and for the 300-plus residents proved to be a very successful event. Pictured from left to right: Elks Bill Pothier, Senior Center Director Laurie Davis, Elks Janine Mulligan, Linda Fuller and Ron Visconti. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate). people on our lawn taking pumpkins from the truck to the lawn working side by side with each other. A very large task was made small because of their efforts. This was a true community event and we are proud of the young people who came to help. If you would like to help, we have another delivery on Saturday, Oct. 11 @ 9:00 am.” Want to “Shout Out” a fellow Saugonian? This is an opportunity for our paper’s readers to single out – in a brief mention – remarkable acts or achievements by Saugus residents or an act of kindness or a nice gesture. Just send an email (mvoge@comcast.net) with a mention in the subject line of “An Extra Shout Out.” No more than a paragraph; anything longer might lend itself to a story and/or a photo. Saugus United Parish Food Pantry The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry is open today (Friday, Oct. 3) from 9:30-11 a.m. at 50 Essex St. in the basement of Cliftondale Congregational Church. The food pantry welcomes all neighbors facing food insecurity on Friday mornings. Volunteers are also welcome. Please call the Food Pantry Office (781-233-2663) or go to the website (cliftondalecc.org) for details. SAVE Candidates’ Night next Wednesday Here’s a message from SAVE about its environmental forum scheduled for next week, featuring the candidates for Board of Selectmen in the Nov. 4 Town Election: For more than ten years, Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE) has held a Candidates Night event featuring environmental questions to those running for the Saugus Board of Selectmen. This year’s forum will take place on Wednesday evening, October 8th at 6:30 p.m., in the Saugus Town Hall Auditorium, 298 Central Street. Doors will open to the public at 5:45 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided by The Saugus Garden Club. We are fortunate to have Joyce and Al Rodenhiser, who have agreed to act as Moderator and Time Keeper at our Candidates Night event again this year. They have a long history with us, being part of the original founding group. We appreciate their contributions over the past 50+ years, as well as their continued involvement with our organization. The format will include an Opening Statement by each of the candidates, then a series of questions drawn randomly from our fishbowl by the Moderator. All questions are related to environmental issues having direct impacts on our town. Each candidate will then have the opportunity to present their Closing Statement. SCTV will be present to televise the forum live on Comcast Channel 8, and it will also be available online. We hope you join us for a valuable opportunity to see and hear the Selectmen Candidates’ views on important environmental issues in order to make an informative decision this upcoming Election Day. ABOUT SAVE: Founded and incorporated in 1973, Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting a better quality of life in Saugus through environmental concern and action. SAVE has a long history of advocating for increased recycling and composting, preserving and protecting open space, and raising awareness through educational programs. Our mission is to safeguard the town’s natural resources for the benefit of present and future generations. For more information, visit https://saugussave.wordpress.com Hear the Louise Hawkes story Wednesday night Here’s a special notice from Laura Eisener, president of the Saugus Historical Society, about an interesting program scheduled for Wednesday (Oct. 8) at 7 p.m. at the society’s offices at 30 Main St.: “Louise Hawkes changed the history of Saugus in ways that impact everyone in town, although many residents don’t know her name. For 35 years she worked as a clerk in the office of the Saugus Board of Assessors, but it may be her extracurricular activities as president of the Saugus Historical Society and treasurer of the Parson Roby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution that had the most influence on the average Saugonian. Longtime residents may remember how she started a penny drive among the schoolchildren to buy the Appleton Taylor Mansfield House (then known as the “Ironmaster’s House”) to keep it in Saugus and prevent it from being taken apart and shipped to Dearborn Michigan! Hear more about this 20th century woman who helped this town become renowned worldwide for its contributions to industry. Janice Jarosz, Samantha Hawkes Clark, Kathy Blasingame and other direct descendants will share many of the efforts of Louise Hawkes that saved the Saugus Iron Works for generations to come at 7 PM on October 8 at 30 Main Street. The program is free to the public and light refreshments will be served.” Library hosts history of Boston comedy tomorrow Check out 100 Years of Boston Comedy with Nick Zaino at the Saugus Public Library at 295 Central St., Saugus, Mass., tomorrow (Saturday, Oct. 4) from THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 16

Page 16 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 15 2 to 3 p.m. in the Community Room. The event is free, but registration is required at https:// sauguspubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/100years-of-boston-comedy-withnick-zaino/ Join veteran arts journalist Nick Zaino at the Saugus Public Library and explore Boston’s long history of comedy, from vaudeville to YouTube, highlighting some of the personalities that have defined laughter in America using audio and video clips. Bob and Ray started their radio run in Gloucester at WHDH. Tom Lehrer shocked crowds in song. Jay Leno, Denis Leary, Paula Poundstone, Steven Wright, Janeane Garofalo, Conan O’Brien, Eugene Mirman, Mike Birbiglia, Bo Burnham, Chris Fleming, Sam Jay, Ziwe – all began their comedy careers in the greater Boston area. Bio: Nick A. Zaino III is an arts THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 3, 2025 Both units meet in the basefreelancer, creator of Boston Comedy Radio, podcaster and musician, and writes features and previews for the Globe on a weekly basis. The 100 Years of Boston Comedy lecture series is the basis for the book he is writing. Scout Troop 62 seeks new members Boy Scout Troop 62 is seeking new members to join the troop. Girls as well as boys will be welcome. “We are also starting a girl unit,” Troop 62 Scoutmaster John Kane said this week. “Scouting for the troop is now open to both Girls and Boys, ages 10 to 18 years old.” “These will be separate units meeting at the same time and location. They will also be working together on some activities,” he said. ~ HELP WANTED ~ Type of Person Needed: * Are you an experienced/willing to learn, motivated person looking for a shop where your skills can be valued? A local company with a fleet shop is a busy, family-owned business dedicated to providing high-quality transportation services and public State inspection services. We are seeking a talented Automotive Technician or mechanical knowledge to join our close-knit crew. If you are dependable and proficient in automotive technical work with a passion for excellent customer service, we want to talk to you. Location: Malden, MA Job Description: * Be able to acquire and maintain a certification for the State Inspection License. Perform light duty mechanical preventive duties, including Fleet preventive maintenance. * State Inspection Services * Miscellaneous shop duties Requirements: * Valid driver’s license with good driving history * Possess or pass the required State Inspector License Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM Saturday 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM * Rate will be based on experience Contact: Ed Hyde or David Morovitz Call: 781-322-9401 Email: ehyde@maldentrans.com Website: www.maldentrans.com ment of Cliftondale Congregational Church at 50 Essex St. in Saugus. Meeting time will be 6:45 until 8:45 p.m. on Tuesday evening. Come check out the fun. If you have questions, please call Scoutmaster John Kane at 781-389-2708 or come down to Cliftondale Congregational Church and say “Hi!” Attention political candidates! As the most widely read newspaper that covers Saugus exclusively, we consider it an important public service to our readers to cover local election campaigns comprehensively. Two weeks ago, The Saugus Advocate published the list of candidates who are expected to appear on the Nov. 4 Town Election Ballot. We invited the candidates in each of the contested townwide races to introduce themselves to our readers with political announcements. At this time, we’re also trying to set up candidate forums for some of the election races. As a courtesy to our readers, we are publishing information that will enable the candidates to make themselves known to the public on SaugusTV. Michelle Fox, the Executive Director of Saugus TV (Saugus Community Television, Inc.) submitted this information to us and we are sharing it with the candidates: TO ALL CANDIDATES RUNNING IN THE 2025 SAUGUS LOCAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 4, 2025 “It is election time once again in the Town of Saugus, and Saugus TV offers a number of different ways for candidates to get information out to Saugus residents. ● Campaign Slides: Any candidate, for any Board or Seat, can place a campaign slide on Saugus TV, that can be seen SAUGUS TOWN HALL: The Town Election is set for Nov. 4. There are nine candidates – including four incumbents – running for the five seats on the Board of Selectmen. Voters will get a chance to see the candidates together at least once at a political forum sponsored by Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE) on October 8, starting at 6:30 p.m. in the second floor auditorium at Saugus Town Hall (298 Central St.). (Saugus Advocate file photo by Mark E. Vogler). on Comcast Channel 8, during scheduled and non-scheduled Community Bulletin Board times. Please email all slides to m.madar@saugustv.org “There is NO COST to place a Campaign Slide. Campaign Slides will air in alphabetical order. Campaign Slides will run from October 6th until November 4th at 8PM. ● Candidate Statement Video: Saugus TV invites candidates for the Saugus Board of Selectmen and the Saugus School Committee to schedule a time to come to the studio, located at 30 Main Street, to record their candidate statements. Each candidate is allowed three minutes of air time to let viewers know who they are and why they are running for office. This statement is intended to be shot in one take. We allow for on-site review of your take and will reshoot if necessary. This time-slot is for one hour, all takes will be completed during that hour slot. “There is no cost to the candidate for participating in this taping. “Candidates running for Saugus Board of Selectmen or Saugus School Committee who are interested in recording a candidate statement are invited to contact Saugus TV to schedule a filming session. “Filming will take place beTHE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 17

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 3, 2025 Page 17 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 16 tween September 15th and October 10th. To book a time slot, please contact Michelle by email at m.madar@saugustv.org or call the studio at 781-231-2883 to coordinate with our staff. “Deadline to record your video statement is October 10th at 5PM so we can air the program for a full two weeks. “All candidate statements recorded will then be compiled into a single program that will air on Comcast Channel 8 starting October 13th. This program will air three times a day, at random times in the morning, afternoon, and evening until the election is over on November 4th. Air date and times TBD. Saugus TV program schedules are available at www.saugustv.org . The program will also be available to view on our Vimeo page at www.vimeo.com/saugustelevision. ● Candidate Forums: Saugus TV may tape and cablecast other organization’s forums and/or debates, with notice at least 5 days prior to the event, subject to crew availability. ● Additional Political Programming: Saugus TV encourages all Saugus residents, persons associated with a business or organization (whether for profit or non-profit), including candidates for any political office, to use the public access channel to communicate their political views. Candidates and other providers of political programs, as well as the programs themselves, are subject to the same policies and procedures as any other user of Saugus TV, including with respect to the use of a bulletin board. “Saugus TV is non-partisan; therefore, we do not produce programs/spot(s) endorsing specific candidates or ballot questions. We encourage residents, organizations, and businesses to become members of Saugus TV. If a candidate is a member, or becomes a member of Saugus TV, they may produce, create and submit a program/ spot(s) that will air on Saugus TV. “These programs/spots will be shown on Comcast Channel 8 and will air 4 times a week (like any other member production), at random times, and will run until election day. “Viewers will be able to find these airings on the Saugus TV Program Schedule. A ONE-WOMAN SHOW: The New Friends of the Saugus Public Library welcome Sheryl Faye as Ruth Bader Ginsburg – “I Dissent” – on Saturday, October 11, at 2 p.m. in the Community Room at the Saugus Public Library. Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an American lawyer and jurist who served on the Supreme Court of the United States from 1993 until her death in 2020. As a Supreme Court justice, Ginsburg stood out because she was not afraid to dissent and disagree with conditions of unfairness and inequality. This one-woman show is the inspiring story of how she changed her life—and ours. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) “We look forward to working with all of the candidates, and hope that you take advantage of everything Saugus TV has to offer.” Trivia Night is Oct. 16! This came in from Selectman Corinne Riley: Members of the Saugus Business Education Collaborative have scheduled their popular fundraising event: “Trivia Night”! If you are interested in securing a table for your team, it will be at Kowloon, October 16 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Register your team from businesses, organizations, teachers, PTOs, friends...all are welcome! You will be competing for a trophy, as well as bragging rights! Teams are at least five members, cost is $275.00 per team or $55.00 per participant. Do you want to come and join in the fun as a spectator? The cost is $25.00 each. Cost includes a buffet dinner. A fun-filled night that benefits the students of our town! If you are interested please email ccriley@comcast.net or peterrossettijr@aol.com to register your team no later than October 14. Breakheart Happenings Breakheart Reservation will be hosting several family-oriented, fun events this month: Beginning tomorrow (Saturday, Oct. 4) and lasting through the following three Saturdays, Yoga will be offered from 8 to 9 a.m. Come for this four-week experience – a dynamic class that beautifully intertwines movement with breath, guiding you through a seamless flow from one asana to the next in Vinyasa yoga. Each transition is fluid and intentional, creating a harmonious connection between body and spirit as you explore the depths of your practice. Embrace the rhythm of your breath while discovering the grace of each posture, allowing the essence of yoga to unfold with every flowing movement. This class is led by Nicole Salvati. There is a $10 suggested donation for each class. Please scan or follow the link to register! https://tinyurl.com/ breakheartyoga In case of rain, class will move into the Visitor Center. On Saturday, Oct. 18, at 10 a.m., state Rep. Donald Wong will offer a class in Tai Chi and Qigong. Spend some time in nature connecting with your body and movements. This program will be offered at the Visitor Center at 177 Forest St. in Saugus. All abilities are welcome! In case of rain, this event will be canceled. Dress comfortably. Email Jessica. narog-hutton@mass.gov with any questions. There will be an Early Fall Guided Nature Walk on Oct. 23 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Please join Jeff Adams for a guided nature walk at Breakheart Reservation. The focus will be on plant ID with select natural history and lore mixed in, too. And we’ll use helpful identifiers, such as galls, leaf shapes, flowers, fruits and diagnostic characteristics that enable us to immediately identify the plant. Registration is required. Follow the link or scan the code to register: https://tinyurl.com/EarlyFallHike Meet outside the visitor center, heavy rain cancels. Email Jessica.narog-hutton@mass.gov with questions. The Library is looking for volunteers If you love being around books, try hanging out at the Saugus Public Library. If you already hang out there, here’s a message from Lisa, the Head Reference Librarian: “We are looking for teens that need community service hours, and adults to volunteer at the library. We currently have openings on Tuesdays and Saturdays. If you are interested, please email Lisa, Head Reference Librarian at lejeune@noblenet.org, call 781231-4168, or stop by to fill out a Volunteer Application.” A return of the Halloween Pet Parade on Oct. 19 The Friends of Breakheart are gearing up for their Third Annual Halloween Pet Parade, which is set for Sunday, Oct. 19. Registration begins at 11 a.m. at the Christopher P. Dunne Memorial Visitor Center (177 Forest St. in Saugus). A $10 donation is required to enter your pet. The Friends will use the proceeds for park activities and future events. Cash or check. No Venmo. Prizes will be awarded for Best Costume, Best Silly Pet Trick and Best Personality. Raffle prizes are open to all who donate. For more information, please call Joyce at 781-233-1855, extension 1019, or Lisa Mirasola at 781-808-7817. Alcohol/Drug Recovery program Oct. 20 The Saugus-Everett Elks Drug Awareness Committee is sponsoring an Alcohol and Drug Recovery presentation from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Monday, October 20, at the Saugus Senior Center (466 Central St. in Saugus). This will be an hour-long presentation conducted by Sober Shuttle, Inc. explaining the benefits offered to recovering individuals. This is a free event, and people who are interested are welcome to attend. If you or someone you know would like to know more about these ser2026 Local Cultural Council grant cycle now open The Saugus Cultural Council has received an allocation of $15,500 from the state to fund enriching and diverse cultural activities, events and school field trips for Saugus and neighboring communities, according to Tori Darnell, co-chair of the Saugus Cultural Council. Grant applications are welcomed between September 2 and October 16. For more information, please email saugusculturalcouncil@gmail.com. Newspapers at the library Thanks to a donation from a patron, The New York Times is now available at the Library, according to Saugus Public Library Director Alan Thibeault. “You can also stop by and read the Saugus Advocate, Lynn Item, Boston Herald, and the Boston Globe as well!” Thibeault said. Saugus Youth Cross Country 2025 Grades 1-5 and 6-8 not running for a school team can run on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Belmonte; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Breakheart Reservation. The training distances are 1st to 3rd, .7 miles; 4th and 5th, 1.2 miles; 6th-8th, 1.9 miles. Practice races are Saturdays (to be determined) at Frey Park in Lynn at 285 Walnut St. Saturday, Oct. 25: Fun Run practice at Breakheart. Athletes are encouraged to wear a costume. Saturday, Nov. 1: 16th Annual Massachusetts State Middle School Cross Country Championship at Willard Field in Devens (more information to be announced). Tuesday, Nov. 11: 11th Annual Massachusetts Elementary School Cross Country Championship, 8:30 a.m. arrival – 9:30 a.m. start; Lynn Gannon Golf THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 18 vices, you should not miss this informative event. Services provided are cost-free transportation into treatment, recovery coach services, placement assistance, food assistance, clothing assistance, community engagement and much more. Light refreshments will be served. Call the Saugus Senior Center at 781-231-3178 to attend. Walkins are also welcome.

SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 17 Page 18 Course, 60 Great Woods Rd.; lunch at Prince Pizzeria following the meet. Ending Thursday, Nov. 13: Wrap-up Session at Belmonte. Cost: $150 for fi rst year, $75 returning from Cross Country 2024. If you have any questions, need further information or want to register, please contact Coach T at 781-854-6778 or Christophertarantino24@gmail.com. Visitor Services at Saugus Iron Works The park grounds at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site are open now through Oct. 31, 24 hours a day/seven days a week. Restrooms are open Wednesday through Sunday; 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Monday through Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Visitor Center is open Wednesday through Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum and industrial site buildings are open Wednesday through Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saugus High Class of 1980 Reunion is Nov. 29 The 1980 Saugus High School Class will observe its 45th ReTHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 3, 2025 union on Saturday, Nov. 29, at the Saugus Elks Hall. Hello everyone. Although our 1980 SHS Class is not merging with any other classes, we wanted to extend the invitation to our friends and family members that would like to join us. I (Pete Nicolo) have several friends that did not graduate in our year (1980) that will be attending. Most of us have kept in touch with some of our classmates / friends throughout the years. But what about the classmates / friends that you would love to see and have not seen in decades? I’ve recently reconnected with a couple of Classmates that I really hung out with and had a lot of laughs with in High School – hadn’t seen them in over 40 years. It has been quite a wonderful experience for me to reconnect with them. This is an opportunity to reconnect or simply have some laughs with old friends. Come see your SHS friends and be a part of making this a memorable event. We expect a good turnout – you’ll have a Blast! Some of the people we have sent / extended the invitation to are: ● Invites were extended to our - 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. ES25C0121CA In the matter of: MATTHEW JOEL FUENTES PEREZ CIATION ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME A Petition to Change Name of Minor has been filed by Matthew Joel Fuentes Perez requesting that the court enter a Decree changing their name to: Matthew Joel Fuentes. IMPORTANT NOTICE Any person may appear for the purposes of objecting to the petition by filing an appearance at: Essex Probate and Family Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 10/09/2025. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance if you object to this proceeding. WITNESS, Hon. Frances M. Giordano, First Justice of this Court. Date: September 11, 2025 PAMELA CASEY O’BRIEN REGISTER OF PROBATE October 03, 2025 entire 1980 Saugus High Class (over 90% of 1980 Classmates contacted – including Classmates living overseas) ● Saugus Jr. High Classmates that left and graduated from other High Schools ● Saugus High family members (1 Classmate has 2 sisters that graduated a couple of yrs. earlier and later) ● Saugus High School teachers and coaches attending (Babcock, Volpe, Melvin, Ward and others) – please feel free to reach out / invite your favorite teachers that you may keep in touch with and want to see there ● People move, addresses change, friends from other classes may want to attend – please help us extend our invitation to them. ● If you are one of our classmates that hasn’t attended in a long while, you are the people we look forward to seeing. Long Lost Friends! There already appears to be much interest in this event, so if you plan on going, please RSVP by November 8 or earlier. This will help us plan better for this gathering. Make checks ($45 per person) payable to: Pete Nicolo, 15 Tilden Lane, York, Maine 03909 or Venmo: Pete Nicolo@Pete-Nicolo Any questions, please feel free to reach out to: Andrea Saunders (1980 Class President) or Pete Nicolo (Class of 1980) at: Andrea Saunders: PaulGreens@aol.com or 978-4825787. Peter Nicolo: Peter.S.Nicolo@ RTX.com or 978-815-8234 (new email address). About The Saugus Advocate We welcome press releases, news announcements, freelance articles and courtesy photos from the community. Our deadline is 6 p.m. on Tuesday. If you have a story idea, an article or a photo to submit, please email me at mvoge@ comcast.net or leave a message at 978-683-7773. Or send your press release to me in the mail at PO Box 485, North Andover, MA 01845. Let us become your hometown newspaper. The Saugus Advocate is available in the Saugus Public Library, the Saugus Senior Center, Saugus Town Hall, local convenience stores and restaurants throughout town. Sa nir Sa a y Senior Seni by Jim Miller Top Pet Products for Seniors with Mobility Issues Dear Savvy Senior, My pet-loving mother has two cats and a dog, but her knee and back problems make caring for them increasingly difficult. Are there pet care products you can recommend that help elderly pet older owners with mobility problems? Searching Susan Dear Susan, Great question! For older pet owners with limited mobility, daily tasks like feeding, walking or cleaning up after their pets can become physically challenging. Fortunately, there are a variety of products that are specifi - cally designed to make pet care more manageable. With the help of Next Avenue, a nonprofi t, digital publication for older adults, here is a rundown on some top products that can help your mom care for her pets no matter her mobility. Automatic Pet Feeder Just like you, your pet needs to eat a few times a day. But lifting heavy food bags or bending to fi ll bowls can strain a bad back. An automatic pet feeder can help keep your mom’s pets well-fed without having to stoop or bend much. The Petlibro Air Automatic Feeder (Chewy.com, $50) has a locking food tank to prevent between-meal snacking and can hold up to 16 portions. It runs on batteries that last 180 days, so you can put it anywhere you want. You’ll have to refi ll it now and then, but this product means a lot less bending and lifting. Age-Friendly Litter Boxes Bending or stooping over to fill or clean out the kitty litter box can be challenging for many mobility-challenged cat owners. To alleviate this, LoftyLoo (LoftyLoo.com) sells an elevated litter box for $289. Compatible with stairs and ramps for older cats, LoftyLoo’s raised litter box furniture has options for anyone living with chronic pain or recovering from surgery. It’s also fully wheelchair accessible. Another option that can make kitty litter clean up easier is the Litter-Robot 4 by Whisker (Litter-Robot.com, $699). This automatic, self-cleaning litter box eliminates scooping and reduces the odor and waste removal, which is helpful for older cat owners. Long-Handled Pooper Scooper Stooping over to clean up after your dog can be challenging if you have back, hip or knee problems. Long-handled waste scoopers can make this cleanup task much more manageable. The ShinyDew Pooper Scooper (Amazon.com, $24) is a foldable, 32-inch-long dog poop picker upper, so you don’t have to bend to pick up your pet’s waste. You can use it with one hand and also attach waste bags to the scooper for even easier disposal. Hands-Free Leash Most dogs love their daily walk and need the exercise for their own optimal health. But for seniors that use a cane, walker, wheelchair or have pain in your upper body, using a traditional leash can be challenging. If walking a pet is diffi cult, handsfree leashes or harnesses can make the experience more manageable. One option is the Hands-Free Dog Leash with Zipper Pouch (iYoShop.com, $22), which clips around your waist, has a refl ective safety strip for visibility and includes two shock absorbers to prevent tugging. But note that this product should only be used if your pet cannot physically pull you down. Pet Treadmill If your mom can’t walk her dog any longer, she can still give them plenty of exercise by getting a pet treadmill. The PETSITE Dog Treadmill (Amazon.com, $286) has 12 preset programs and three incline options. The large running belt measures 39 inches long by 14.5 inches wide with a slip resistant running surface and safety fences along the sides. It also comes with a remote to adjust speed and automatically turns off after 30 minutes. Automatic Ball Launcher Another way your mom can exercise her dog, if walking isn’t an option, is with an automated ball launcher. The Joyhound Electronic Ball Launcher (Petsmart.com, $120) comes with three tennis balls and can lob them 10 to 40 feet. Your mom can rest on her patio while her dog gets a challenging and entertaining workout. Send your questions or comments to questions@savvysenior.org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070. nior ior

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 3, 2025 Page 19 THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ votes on the only roll call from the week of September 22-26. There were no roll calls in the House last week. DATA PRIVACY ACT (S 2619) Senate 40-0, approved and sent to the House legislation that guards personal privacy and provides data protection for Massachusetts residents. The bill establishes clear rights regarding residents’ personal data, including the right to know what information is being collected and the ability to opt out of having their data used for targeted advertising or being sold to other companies. Protected data includes health care information; face scans and fingerprints; precise geolocation; information about a person’s religion or ethnicity; information related to a person’s immigration status; and information pertaining to a child. Specific provisions include giving people the right to know if their personal data is being collected, allowing them to see what data was collected and allowing them to fi nd out with whom their data has been shared; giving people control over their personal data through new guaranteed rights to correct inaccurate data, delete personal information and opt out of having their personal data sold to others; giving the Offi ce of the Attorney General broad regulatory authority to enforce the provisions of the bill; and constraining companies’ unfettered collection of personal data by limiting them to only collecting what is reasonably necessary in order to provide their product or service. Other provisions include prohibiting all entities from selling minors’ personal data; blocking targeted ads for minors; and prohibiting companies from collecting or processing a child’s personal information for the purposes of targeting ads. “I am thrilled that the Senate has passed the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act,” said Senate Majority Leader Cindy Creem (D-Newton), a sponsor of an earlier version of the bill. “This bill positions Massachusetts to have among the strongest data privacy laws in the country and makes it clear that our personal data can no longer be profited from without transparency and accountability to Massachusetts consumers.” “Big tech companies make billions of dollars selling your personal data without giving you any say in what information they collect or how they use it,” said Sen. Mike Moore (D-Millbury), Senate Chair of the Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. “No one should profit off of anyone’s personal data. The Massachusetts Data Privacy Act returns the power of choice back to the people because your data belongs to you.” “Massachusetts urgently needs strong privacy laws to prohibit companies from collecting or manipulating our personal information in ways that threaten our safety, discriminate against us or otherwise threaten our most essential rights,” said Carol Rose, Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts. “Protecting privacy is more urgent today than ever before, as the Trump administration unleashes attack after attack on the rule of law and our most cherished freedoms. We look forward to working with leaders in the House to pass these critical democratic protections in their strongest possible form.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Brendan Crighton Yes ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL FINANCIAL RELIEF TO HOSPITALS AND COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS (H 4530) - Gov. Maura Healey signed into law a $234 million supplemental budget including provisions that would provide fi nancial relief to hospitals and community health centers across the state. The measure ensures critical funding for hospitals and community health centers in the Bay State while also reimbursing for services for uninsured and underinsured residents. The package includes $199 million in relief for acute care hospitals, including $122 million in targeted payments to facilities serving low-income patients and facing the greatest fi nancial distress. Another $77 million would be transferred to the Health Safety Net Trust Fund, which helps reimburse hospitals and health centers for care provided to uninsured residents. Community health centers would receive $35 million, including $2.5 million directed to the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers for initiatives such as shared services. “It is important to support our hospitals and community health centers so our residents get the access and quality of care they deserve across Massachusetts,” said Gov. Healey. “This package is a step forward in maintaining our world-class health care ecosystem. We have the best hospitals in the world, but with existing strains on our health care system and the harm coming from President Trump’s budget cuts, we need to support our trusted institutions that provide people the care they need.” “Our hospitals and community health centers continue to step up to care for those most in need despite being under enormous fi nancial pressure,” said Sen. Cindy Friedman (D-Arlington), Senate Chair of the Committee on Health Care Financing. “New policies from the federal government will only exacerbate the strain on our health care infrastructure, so for Massachusetts to continue to be a leader in providing exceptional health care, we need care to be accessible, especially to our most vulnerable populations.” “This funding will help to ensure that financially strained hospitals and community health centers can continue to serve patients across Massachusetts,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). “As broad fi scal uncertainty and actions taken by the Trump Administration continue to exacerbate the challenges that hospitals are already facing, this supplemental budget is the latest example of the work that we are doing here in Massachusetts to provide targeted support where it is needed most.” “Massachusetts has a healthcare ecosystem that is the envy of other states, and that doesn’t happen by accident,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “It is in large part because of our health care providers’ commitment to providing top-notch care to every resident who comes through their doors. This funding will help stabilize our hospitals and community health centers as we continue to face federal chaos.” REQUIRE ARMCHAIRS IN RESTAURANTS (S 158) – The Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities held a hearing on a bill that would require all restaurants, lounges and bars to have at least 5 percent of their seating options be armchairs, or have armchairs on-site and available upon request. “I fi led this legislation after meeting a constituent in June 2022 who expressed the dangers the elderly and physically impaired individuals face when using chairs without arms, namely that they run the risk of slipping or falling,” said sponsor Sen. Joan Lovely (D-Salem). “Armchairs provide support for individuals who need assistance standing up or sitting down, while also inhibiting them from falling once seated. It is my hope that by providing the physically handicapped with the available assistance, it will make their service safer and more accommodating.” STUDY CHINESE COMPANIES IN MASSACHUSETTS (H 487) – A hearing was held by the Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Committee on a measure that would establish a special commission to study the fi nancial relationship between Massachusetts entities and companies owned by the Chinese government. “This legislation will provide lawmakers and the public with vital information about the nature and size of Chinese investment in the commonwealth,” said sponsor Rep. Brad Jones (R-North Reading). “In recent years, the Chinese government has attempted to use its economic power to infl uence the policies of foreign governments, such as Canada and Australia, by imprisoning visiting businesspeople on spurious charges, abruptly terminating contracts with foreign companies after upfront expenses have been paid and stealing intellectual property.” Jones continued, “Massachusetts companies, specifically those in the biotech, software, manufacturing and fi nance sectors, are particularly vulnerable to pressure applied by the Chinese government. By creating a commission to study the fi nancial relationship between Massachusetts entities and companies owned by the Chinese government, [this bill] will help identify the state’s economic vulnerabilities so we can devise an eff ective strategy to protect local industries.” POLICE AND FIREFIGHTER DISABILITY PENSION (H 2940) – The House gave initial approval to a proposal that would allow a police offi cer or fi refi ghter who is granted a disability retirement pension, to have any previous period of leave from their service to be covered as if that time out of service was an absence. By such designation, they will have the right to receive any retroactive pay or personnel actions on account of this absence designation. Rep. Angelo Puppolo (D-Springfield), the sponsor of the measure, said he filed this legislation after a member of the National Association for Government Employees brought it to his attention that police officers and firefightBEACON | SEE PAGE 20 ers were not receiving compensation during their leave of absence prior to them being granted their disability retirement pension. “The negative financial impacts placed on our first responders due to this delay in pay is unjust. Our fi rst responders put their lives on the line every day to serve communities across the commonwealth, and this bill is a step forward in making sure they are supported when they sustain injuries in the line of duty.” said Puppolo. BILLS HEARD BY THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY – Several bills had a hearing before the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security including: ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT FOR INJURED POLICE DOGS (H 2738) – Would ensure that specially trained police dogs who are hurt in the line of duty can receive timely, advanced emergency medical care from licensed EMS personnel. The bill authorizes EMTs and paramedics to provide treatment — including advanced life support procedures and transport — to injured K9s without facing

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This bill ensures that we honor their service with the same urgency and professionalism that they give us every day.” “Our police K9s are on the front lines every day protecting officers and our communities,” continued Xiarhos. “This bill makes sure they get the advanced life-saving care they deserve when injured in the line of duty.” PURPLE ALERT SYSTEM FOR Professional TREE REMOVAL & Cleanups 24-HOUR SERVICE ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (H 2657) – Would create a Purple Alert system to assist law enforcement in identifying and locating missing persons with disabilities. The system would be modeled after the current Amber Alert system which is designed to ask the public for help in finding abducted children. The Purple Alert would apply to a person with at least one of these conditions: a mental or cognitive disability that is not Alzheimer’s disease or a dementia-related disorder; an intellectual disability or a developmental disability including Down syndrome; a brain injuteam has been using VR headsets simulating raucous crowds to prepare for an event on Sept. 26–28? 10. What state that is where Mark Twain was born has a community called Frankenstein? 1. On Oct. 3 in what year was the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives voted out for the first time? 2. What French apple dessert was named after two sisters? 3. Recently, Vienna hosted the first official World Tramdriver Championship; what is a tram? 4. October 4 is a feast day for what saint who is the namesake of a USA city? 5. How are Carnival, Cuban and 1812 similar? 6. In England what new transit method was voted to be called Ctrl Alt Deleaf? 7. vegetables? 8. On Oct. 5, 1789, the Women’s March on Versailles started in Parisian marketplaces due to the high price of what? 9. What kind of sports Are pumpkins fruits or 11. On Oct. 6, 1820, what singer was born who was made a USA celebrity by P. T. Barnum? 12. How are C, O’Leary and Robinson similar? 13. In what 1949 novel are the terms doublethink, Newspeak and reality control? 14. Tombstone, Nevada, has what famous corral? 15. On Oct. 7, 1955, what cellist was born whose first ADDRESS 221 Main St 223 Main St 62 Western Ave CITY Saugus Saugus Saugus ry; or another physical, mental or emotional disability that is not related to substance abuse. “The Amber Alert system has demonstrated extraordinary, life-saving effectiveness, contributing to the recovery of more than 1,000 children since its inception in 1996,” said sponsor Rep. Jack Lewis (D-Framingham). “However, no parallel mechanism currently exists to assist in identifying and locating adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities who may be missing or endangered. Several states, including Connecticut, Rhode Island and Florida, have enacted Purple Alert legislation to address this gap. I look forward to examining how similar legislation could strengthen the commonwealth’s capacity to protect and serve all of its residents.” BAN USE OF TEAR GAS AGAINST CIVILIANS (S 1758) – Would ban the use of tear gas on civilians and require that police actively work in good faith with organizers of mass demonstrations to avoid conflict. It would require a police department with advance knowledge of the event to designate an officer in charge of de-escalation planning to disname is similar to a toy? 16. What musical was based on a novel that was based on a novel and a 1939 film? 17. On Oct. 8, 1871, the Great Chicago Fire began — reportedly in what type of building? 18. The World Stone Skimming Championships are in what country that is part of another? 19. 20. What religions’ names mean “the books,” “recitation” and “instruction”? October 9 is National Sneakers Day; reportedly, why did an advertising entrepreneur popularize the term “sneakers”? DATE 09.08.25 09.11.25 09.08.25 PRICE 535000 520000 700000 cuss the logistical plans and strategies with the demonstration organizers. “Tear gas is banned as a weapon of war,” said sponsor Sen. Becca Rausch (D-Needham). “It should not be used against civilians on domestic soil. Tear gas can cause serious, long-term health impacts, including blindness, emotional trauma and reproductive health repercussions. Using tear gas is an outdated and dangerous crowd-control tactic that adds to chaos and violence rather than reducing it. This ban, which includes support for de-escalation measures, would make the commonwealth safer for demonstrators and police alike.” MASSACHUSETTS LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL FUND (H 2728) – Would establish a Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial Fund to be used to make annual payments to the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial which memorializes and honors Massachusetts law enforcement personnel killed in the line of duty. “Dedicated in 2004, the Massachusetts Law Enforcement BEACON | SEE PAGE 21 ANSWERS 1. 2023 (Kevin McCarthy) 2. Tarte Tatin (Reportedly, it was created by the Tatin sisters at Hôtel Tatin.) 3. A streetcar 4. St. Francis of Assisi (San Francisco) 5. Overtures (by Antonin Dvořák, George Gershwin and Peter Tchaikovsky, respectively) 6. A leaf-blowing public train 7. Fruits 8. Bread 9. European golf players (for the 2025 Ryder Cup in New York) 10. Missouri 11. Jenny Lind 12. People known as Mrs.: Fonzie’s nickname for Mrs. Cunningham (“Happy Days”); Mrs. O’Leary’s cow; the older woman in “The Graduate.”) 13. “1984” by George Orwell 14. The O.K. Corral, site of an 1881 gunfight 15. Yo-Yo Ma 16. “Wicked” (novels by Gregory Maguire and L. Frank Baum and “The Wizard of Oz”) 17. Barn 18. Scotland (This month Jon Jennings became the competition’s first American winner.) 19. Christianity, Islam and Judaism, respectively 20. Rubber soles are quieter than leather ones, allowing one to SNEAK up on someone.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 3, 2025 Page 21 BEACON | FROM PAGE 20 Memorial in Ashburton Park commemorates the sacrifices of more than 400 Massachusetts law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty,” said sponsor Rep. Tom Walsh (D-Peabody). “[This bill] provides for the production and sale of specialty license plates with the proceeds directed towards the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial Fund, supporting the stewardship and upkeep of the memorial, similar to the funding mechanism providing for the maintenance of the Firefighters Memorial across the park.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “A [federal government] shutdown could create challenges for certain spending accounts in the [state’s] General Federal Grants Fund, revenue collected through federal reimbursement and for [state] programs run and funded primarily by the federal government.” ---From a memo from the Healey Administration to state government officials which are girding for the possibility of a federal government shutdown, instructing them to summarize concerns about their ability to address payroll concerns and to lay out their plans to protect Massachusetts residents and resources. “Massachusetts leads the nation in education and innovation because we know success starts in our classrooms and with our young people. STEM Week is about inspiring curiosity, creativity and confidence in young people across the state. By investing in hands-on STEM experiences, we’re preparing students of all ages to solve problems, pursue new ideas and lead the future economy.” --- Gov. Healey announcing that her administration has awarded over $464,000 in STEM Design Challenge grants to several non-profit and public education organizations, supporting STEM learning opportunities statewide for students from elementary school through high school. “Mayor Wu is using a budget discussion as a cover to push her real agenda: higher taxes for Massachusetts. If it weren’t for Prop 2½, the cost of living in Boston would be even higher than it already is. Families and small businesses are already being crushed by housing costs, inflation and energy bills, yet Mayor Wu thinks the answer is to chip away at the only safeguard taxpayers have against runaway property taxes.” ---Paul Craney, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance. “The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is announcing that, starting September 22, all driver education classroom instruction provided by professional driving schools will transition back to an in-person format. The RMV has been in communication with driving schools, customers and other stakeholders, explaining how this change will result in enhanced student engagement, stronger learning outcomes, equal opportunities Licensed & Insured for all schools, and improved road safety. ---From an announcement from the RMV that the option BEACON | SEE PAGE 22 Clean-Outs! We take and dispose from cellars, attics, garages, yards, etc. Call Robert at: 781-844-0472 Free Estimates Carpentry * Kitchen & Bath * Roofs * Painting Decks * Siding * Carrijohomeimprovement.com Call 781-710-8918 * Saugus, MA General Contractor * Interior & Exterior The Kid Does Clean Outs From 1 item to 1,000 * Basements * Homes * Backyards * Commercial Buildings The cheapest prices around! Call Eric: (857) 322-2854 Frank Berardino MA License 31811 • 24 - Hour Service • Emergency Repairs BERARDINO Plumbing & Heating Residential & Commercial Service Gas Fitting • Drain Service 617.699.9383 Senior Citizen Discount Steps Stoops Rebuilt or Repaired Chimney Rebuilt or Repaired House Foundation Leaks Repaired All Basement Repairs Chimney Inspection Roofing & Siding Masonry Repairs Window Installation & Repairs Drywall & Carpentry Waterproofing American Exterior and Window Corporation Contact us for all of your home improvement projects and necessities. Call Jeff or Bob Toll Free: 1-888-744-1756 617-699-1782 / www.americanexteriorma.com Windows, Siding, Roofing, Carpentry & More! All estimates, consultations or inspections completed by MA licensed supervisors. *Over 50 years experience. *Better Business Bureau Membership. Insured and Registered Complete Financing Available. No Money Down. We follow Social Distancing Guidelines!

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