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SAUGUS Check out the NEW ADVOCATE ONLINE: www.advocatenews.net OCODDV C TECATAT Vol. 25, No. 40 -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 781-233-4446 Friday, October 7, 2022 FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL FUN How are we growing? Saugus MCAS scores rank in the bottom quarter of schools in Mass., but Supt. McMahon sees progress By Mark E. Vogler T he percentage of Saugus students meeting or exceeding expectations in English Language Arts dropped by 9 percent over the past year, according to the spring 2022 Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) test results released last week by the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). But Saugus Public Schools Superintendent Erin McMahon cited a silver lining in the data that she said refl ects progress in that category: Student growth increased by 12 percent. “More kids are growing [in test scores] even though we were not as profi cient. Student growth among the kids that are not proficient. That’s the real story here,” McMahon said. McMahon launched a fi veFriends Lennox Ricketts, 4, and Michael Brown, 2, enjoyed hanging out at the giant pumpkin display last Saturday at Breakheart Reservation. Please see inside for story and more photos of the First Annual Fall Family Festival. (Saugus Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) year plan when she took over as the town’s educational chief last year to lead Saugus from the bottom 10 percent of state high schools as measured by both math and reading on MCAS to the top 10 percent. These are the composite results of Saugus MCAS scores this spring compared to last year: • 34 percent of the 1,202 stu~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS....Bring the whole family to this charming 8 room, 5 bedroom Garrison Colonial. First level boasts chef’s kitchen with an abundance of maple cabinets, granite counters, double wall oven, sub-zero refrigerator, ceramic tile flooring and back splash, opens to formal dining room w/ slider to deck overlooking yard, entertainment-size, fireplace living room and three season porch, two bedrooms and half bath complete the first floor. Well designed second floor addition offers front-to-back primary bedroom with three closest, palladium window and unique window seating w/storage, two additional spacious bedrooms, full bath with double sinks and convenient laundry area. Lower level waiting to be finished with high ceilings, half bath and convenient walk-out to yard, spacious deck overlooking private, well-manicured yard with storage shed. Located in desirable Lynnhurst neighborhood. Offered at $679,900 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com 68 dents in grades 3 through 8 met or exceeded expectations in English Language Arts, compared to 43 percent last year. • 35 percent of the 1,204 students in grades 3 through 8 met or exceeded expectations in Mathematics, compared to 26 percent last year. • 42 percent of the 412 students in grades 5 and 8 met or exceeded expectations in Science and Technology, compared to 38 percent last year. “While we do not expect to see signifi cant change in student achievement in a single year, we are proud to see students’ growth in math and working hard to become better readers and writers,” Superintendent McMahon told The Saugus Advocate. “We are grateful for the hardworking teachers and paraprofessionals in Saugus for their dedication and commitment to students,” McMahon said. “We saw that through a 25 point increase in student growth in elementary and middle school mathematics; and almost 20 point increase in student growth in 10th grade mathematics,” she said. The superintendent off ered a summary of this year’s MCAS results: • Saugus Public Schools saw a signifi cant increase in proficiency in mathematics in grades 3-8 and student growth jumped 25 points to “typical growth for the state (40-59).” Grade 10 saw a modest 2.5% increase in profi ciency but saw an almost 20% increase in student growth. • In science, Saugus saw no GROWING | SEE PAGE 3

Page 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 7, 2022 A Reader’s Perspective: A Few Founders Found By Janice K. Jarosz T he Town of Saugus pays tribute each fall to the founders of our town by hosting a celebration in their honor. This tradition has gone on for over 20 years, but I wondered, who were the founders?! The following information provides a few names of those who settled in the town of Saugus. Puritans were highly intolerant of other religions and came to the New World specifically to escape religious persecution and create their own community where they could live only among like-minded people. As a result, the Puritans frequently persecuted other colonists who did not share their view, especially Quakers, according to the book “Politics and Religion in the United States.” In 1629, Saugus was settled by Salem colonist Edmund Ingalls and four others. In 1631 Saugus incorporated as a town into the Massachusetts Bay Colony. The original seal of the Massachusetts Bay Colony even depicted an image of a Native American saying “Come over and help us.” Thomas Hudson likely came from Salem in 1630 on the Arbella with Gov. Winthrop and settled in Saugus. In 1638 he was granted 60 acres on the banks of the Saugus River. In 1642 he sold the land to the Proprietors of the Saugus Iron Works. When the first iron pot was cast by ironmonger Thomas Jenks, Hudson acquired it, and it was passed down to the family for more than 100 years and is now in the possession of the Lynn Public Library. Edward Baker (Baker Hill, 1610-1687) was awarded 40 acres in that area in 1638. William Ballard, from East Saugus, was awarded 60 acres in 1638. Some believe Adam Hawkes was also one of the first settlers. He built the first log cabin. Joseph Jenks was an inventor born in England in 1602. He was induced to come from England in 1642 as a master mechanic to establish the iron works. He died in a part of Lynn that is now Saugus on March 16, 1683. The following record appears: “April 3, 1637, it is agreed by the court that ten men from Saugus – Edmund Freeman, Henry Feake, Thomas Dexter, Edward Dillingham, William Wood, John Carman, Richard Chadwell, William Almy, Thomas Tupper, and George Knott shall have liberty to view a place to sit down, and have sufficient lands for threescore families, upon the conditions propounded to them.” From the Sandwich Historical Commission: “The 10 men of Saugus” Thomas Dexter: “I initially settled in the Saugus/Lynn area and was instrumental in financing and building the first Ironworks in the country. During my stay in Saugus/Lynn I had dealings with local Chief Pognanum, better known as ‘Black Will.’ I purchased Nahant from Black Will for a suit of clothes. A lawsuit commenced and eventually I lost possession of Nahant because Black Will sold the property to more than one buyer. I lost my title of ‘Gentleman’ temporarily because I was outspoken in my dislike of the King of England. I returned to Boston in 1675 and left this world in 1677.” William Wood: “With my first wife, Martha Sawyer, my brother John and two young children, we arrived in SaSaugus writer and native Janice K. Jarosz, the 2008 Founders Day “Woman of the Year,” is shown at the 41st Annual Founder’s Day last month. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) lem in 1628 as part of the John Endicott fleet. We settled in Saugus. I was named a Freeman as of 18, May 1631 and lived in Saugus for four years. I passed away on May 14, 1671.” George Knott: “My family and I arrived in the New World seeking freedom to worship God in our way. Many in our group, including the Puritans who preceded us to Saugus. It is a bit ironic then that our leaders of the Saugus Puritans were not particularly tolerant of our group’s more liberal ways of practicing our religious beliefs. Hence, we were encouraged to leave Saugus. Governor William Bradford and the leaders of Plymouth Colony were happy to have us join them and granted me a large area we now call Sandwich.” Edmund Freeman: “I was born on June 25, 1596, in Sussex, England. I sailed on board the Abigail from London, arriving in Boston, in the Massachusetts Bay Colony on October 8th, 1635. I moved to Saugus on December 10, 1635. I presented the Colony with twenty pieces of armor plate. On April 3, 1637, nine other men of Saugus and I gained the Agreement of the General Court of Plymouth Colony to commence the establishment of the first English town on Cape Cod.” John Carman: “In the year 1631, I received money from an estate. I left England for the Massachusetts Bay Colony that year on the ship Lion. In 1635, I had the honor of representing the area now called Lynn in the General Court. But in 1637, I joined nine other men in removing from Saugus for the freer lands of Cape Cod. We were granted land there by the Plymouth Colony and acquired over 100 acres of land. Yet, despite my material prosperity and my good repute in the community, like Mr. Almy, I felt the call to move west. I was no longer in Sandwich by 1643.” I am sure there are many others who can claim as being the first founders, but this is a start. Perhaps the Founders of “Founder’s Day” can incorporate the many founders of Saugus at the next “Founder’s Day.” Editor’s Note: Janice K. Jarosz, a Saugus native and 1961 graduate of Saugus High School, is a longtime local writer who has deep family roots in her hometown. Her ancestors helped settle the town in 1812, and her great-grandfather (Samuel Parker) sold property to the town for Town Hall. A proud Saugonian, she has worked on numerous community and civic projects over the years. She received the Woman of the Year Award during the 2008 Founder’s Day celebration because of her contributions to the betterment of the community. She is a former Town Meeting Member and was the first chair of the Saugus Recycling Committee. She worked for years as clerk of the Board of Selectmen. Early last year, she agreed to return to the Board of Selectmen as an interim clerk following the sudden death of Wendy Reed, and she has remained in that position ever since. And for the last decade, she has been president of the MEG Foundation. Shortly after the 41st Annual Founder’s Day (Sept. 10), she offered to write this article after expressing concerns that many Saugonians have lost sight of the meaning of Founders Day – a community event intended to honor the town ancestors who helped found the community. In writing this article, she also hoped to spur interest among young Saugus residents to learn the history of their town.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 7, 2022 Page 3 For your Halloween entertainment Theatre Company of Saugus presents ‘Zombie Prom’ in late October at Legion Hall show. Praise for “Zombie Prom” from the media includes the following: “A musical blast! Fun for the whole nuclear family!” said the New York Daily News. “Don’t miss it! Slicker than Grease, smoother than Rocky Horror, bigger and funnier than Little (Editor’s Note: The following info is from a press release issued by the Theatre Company of Saugus.) “Zombie Prom” is a girlloves -ghoul , rock-n- rol l off-Broadway musical set in the atomic 1950s to a tuneful selection of original songs in the style of 50s hits. The Theatre Company of Saugus (TCS) is pleased to present “Zombie Prom” as the 2022 edition in its ongoing series of Halloween-season shows. Performances will be the last two weekends of October. GROWING | FROM PAGE 1 change in grade 5, but is still meeting the state average, and experienced a 7 percentage point increase in the 8th grade. • In literacy, we saw a decline in literacy, 3-8th grade, and a slight decline in reading, in 10th grade. Saugus School Committee At Enrico Fermi High School, where the law is laid down by a zany, tyrannical principal, pretty senior Toffee has fallen for the class bad boy. Family pressure forces her to end the romance, and he charges off on his motorcycle to the nuclear waste dump. He returns glowing and determined to reclaim Toffee’s heart and graduate, but most of all he wants to take Toffee to the prom. The principal orders him to drop dead, while a scandal reporter seizes on him as the latest great freak Chair Vincent Serino said he didn’t find any surprises in the latest MCAS data. “I think they came in where we thought they would,” Serino said. “Between the pandemic and remote learning, it’s been a difficult few years. With that said, we need to do better,” he said. “Student achievement is our number one priority in the Shop of Horrors!” said WOR. “Exhilarating! Sharp, spiffy, brighter, and better than both The Rocky Horror Show and Grease put together. It has musical wit and breathtakingly catchy, rich melodies,” said the New York Law Journal. TCS is pleased to announce the cast of Zombie Prom: Mia Mercurio plays Toffee. Dylan Bushe is Jonny (with no H), who still loves Toffee although he is living dead. Amy DeMarco is Miss Delilah Strict, the school principal, who insists her students follow all the rules and regulations. Sean Perry is Eddie Flagrante, a muckraking news reporter. The other singing-dancing kids in school are Dana Murray as Candy, Jilliana Sliby as Coco, Elly Kaye as Ginger, Jeff Lyon Bliss as Jake, Brianna Randazza as Josh, Lyndsey Evandistrict and improving on the MCAS is a big part of that. Our teachers, support staff and administration [are] committed to the students and parents in Saugus. We have a new school and two remodeled schools now so the foundations are in place for our district moving GROWING | SEE PAGE 4 gelista as Joey, and Ensemble members Kellie Tropeano and Lauren Lyon Bliss. “Zombie Prom” has music by Dana P. Rowe and book and lyrics by John Dempsey. It is based on a story by John Dempsey and Hugh Murphy. “Zombie Prom” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals: www.concordtheatricals.com. The TCS production is directed by Kaycee Renee Wilson, with musical direction by Shawn Gelzleichter and choreography by Kate Kelly. The stage manager is Vi Patch. The costumes are by James Valentin. It is produced by Jeff Bliss, Dylan Bushe, Lauren Lyon and Larry Segel. Performances are October 21-22-23 and 28-29-30, 2022, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $20 to $25 and may be purchased in advance online at TCSaugus. org/tickets. The venue is the American Legion Post 210 (44 Taylor St., Saugus, Mass.). The performance space is not wheelchair accessible, but it does feature a bar serving alcoholic and soft drinks. Snacks and raffle tickets are available for purchase before the show and during intermission. For more information, see the TCS website at TCSaugus.org. 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-8 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Wednesday Thursday Friday Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Private Parties Private Parties 4-11 p.m. Saturday 12-11 p.m. $9.00 $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com

Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 7, 2022 Caucus of Women Legislators Seeks Diverse Applicants to Serve as Commissioners Commission on the Status of Women Plays Critical role in Advancing Women and Girls in Massachusetts BOSTON – The Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators is pleased to announce that they are seeking applicants to fill two seats on the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 (MCSW). The Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators is a bicameral and bipartisan Caucus comprising 30% of the state legislature with 59 members. The Caucus is one of four appointing authorities to the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women. The MCSW was created in 1998 and is tasked to review the status of women and girls in Massachusetts and to offer policy recommendations to improve equality and access to opportunities for all women in the Commonwealth. The Commission consists of nineteen volunteer commissioners who serve staggered three-year terms. The Caucus appoints six of these commissioners and is currently seeking interested applicants to fill two openings. Established by the state legislature, the MCSW studies, reviews, and reports on the status of women and girls throughout the Commonwealth. The Commission serves as a liaison between the public, organizations, and the government. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic in particular, the Commission has conducted critical research on the pandemic’s impacts on women and girls across Massachusetts. The Commission hosts public hearings, works with legislative partners to recognize “Commonwealth Heroines” in every community, and hosts advocacy days on Beacon Hill to advance issues. The Commission strives to be representative of women throughout the Commonwealth and, as such, the Caucus is looking for diverse applicants who have varied backgrounds and resumes— specifically diversity in race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, geography, professional background, interests, and socio-economic status. Commissioners are expected to commit to meeting attendance, participation, and collaboration with fellow Members of the Commission. Potential applicants should have a background in advancement work for women and girls or a strong interest in it. 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There have been more than 1,166 confirmed cases over the past 24 weeks GROWING | FROM PAGE 3 forward. We need feedback from the community, parents and stakeholders in town.” Results of the spring 2022 MCAS tests were mixed, with math and science scores improving since 2021. Meanwhile, English Language Arts scores declined. Overall results, when compared to pre-pandemic levels, show a continued need for improvement. “These results show that it may take a few years for students to recover academically from the COVID-19 pandemic,” Education Secretary James Pey(which averages out to about 49 per week) as the virus continues to hang around, causing some people to keep wearing masks at Town Hall even though they are optional. 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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 7, 2022 Page 5 Deacon Frank and Joanne Gaffney receive 2022 bishop Cheverus Awards Medals at the Cathedral in boston eacon Francis M. Gaff - A Special Sunday for Saugus Couple D ney and his longtime wife, Joanne M. Gaff - Deacon Francis M. Gaffney and Joanne M. Gaffney are shown at the Cathedral in Boston last Sunday (Oct. 2), where they received the 2022 Bishop Cheverus Awards Medals. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) ney, were among this year’s recipients of the 2022 Bishop Cheverus Awards Medals, which were presented last Sunday (Oct. 2) by the Cardinal at the Cathedral in Boston. This is an honor for all their work for the people of the parish. “Deacon Frank” is the Permanent Deacon of Saugus Catholics Collaborative, which comprises Parishes of Blessed Sacrament and St. Margaret. The oval-shaped, silver medal bears the image of Bishop Jean-Louis Anne Magdelaine Lefebvre de Cheverus. On the reverse side is the coat of arms of Bishop Cheverus and the episcopal motto diligamus nos invicem (let us love one another). The pres‘Zooming’ at Saugus Public Library The Forgotten Nations – Native Tribes of New England presented on Oct. 13 (Editor’s Note: The following is a press release issued this week by the Saugus Public Library) Join us on October 13 at 7 p.m. for a free Zoom program about native tribes of New England. Colonization happened early on in the New England area – as early as 1609 – so many Native Nations and tribal histories were lost. Learn about the Nations that called this land home, where they are now and the thriving communities keeping their histories alive. The program is presented by Heather Bruegl, an Independent Indigenous Consultant and Historian. Bruegl is a citizen of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin and a fi rst line descendent of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians. She is the former Director of Education at Forge Project and travels frequently to present on Native American history, including policy and activism. Hosted by Tewksbury Public Library. To receive the Zoom link, register at our website – sauguspubliclibrary.org – or directly at https://us02web. zoom.us/webinar/register/7316633467485/WN_HrXKAaI7Rsi0bAyntLM7XQ Saugus Public Library: 295 Central St., Saugus, MA 01906; 781.231.4168; facebook.com/ SaugusPublicLibrary tigious award is named for Bishop Cheverus, who was the founding Bishop of Boston and led the Diocese from 1808 until his return to France in 1824. He died in 1836 as the archbishop of Bordeaux. Each year, one third of the parishes of the archdiocese are asked to nominate a parishioner, therefore most parishes will have one honoree every three years. The criteria given to pastors is that the nominee should be a lay person who has served the parish well over an extended period of time and has done so in a quiet, unassuming and, perhaps, unrecognized fashion. Deacon Frank has been married to Joanne for 60 years. They have four children, seven grandchildren COUPLE | SEE PAGE 8 AUTOTECH DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! Cold Hard Cash for Your Vehicle! RIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT $$ CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! $$ Get your vehicle Winter Ready! We Offer A Complete Safety Check! • Coolant Special with Oil Change • Top Off All Fluids Gt hil Wit Rd • Synthetic Blend Oil Change 2010 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA 2011 MERCEDES BENZ ML350 Only $79.95 Six Cylinder, Auto., 4X4, Excellent Condition, Most Power Options, Clean Title, Only 170K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! Super Clean, Six Cylinder, Auto., 4X4, Only 130K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! $13,995 $11,900 (781) 321-8841 • (617) 571-9869 1236 EasternAve • Malden Easy Financing Available! EddiesAutotech.com Vehicle! We Pay Cash For Your (Most vehicles) Full Luxury Package, Excellent Condition, Next week Heather Bruegl, a citizen of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin and a fi rst line descendent Stockbridge-Munsee, will be the presenter at a special Zoom program on native tribes of New England. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate)(

Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 7, 2022 Boston-based health company withdraws application for special permit to run a healthcare company on Walnut Street By Mark E. Vogler R ay Cavallo said his company was willing to spend more than three million dollars to improve the interior and exterior of the two-fl oor vacant building at the intersection of Walnut and Water Streets. But after Cavallo and other representatives of Commonwealth Care Alliance Inc. (CCA) argued their case for a special permit (S-2) that would allow them to open up a healthcare facility to treat patients with signifi cant medical, behavioral and social needs, he knew no amount of money would matter. “I’m well aware of the tremendous problems with substance abuse in our town,” Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano said. “This is the absolute wrong location for it,” Cogliano said. Selectman Jeff rey Cicolini said he also has some major concerns. “I’m struggling with the location being adequate and suitable,” Selectman Cicolini said. Convinced that selectmen were opposed to the S-2 perAn artist rendering of Commonwealth Care Alliance facility at 90-92 Walnut St.(Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) mit, CCA withdrew its request for a special permit. If the company had gone forward with its request and was denied, it would have to wait two years before being able to reapply for the permit. More than 60 residents from the neighborhood packed the auditorium to express vigorous opposition to the project. Precinct 7 Town Meeting Member Michael J. Paolini submitted a petition to selectmen that was signed by more than 100 residents who opposed construction of the facility. “It’s not something I feel you need in the neighborhood at this time,” Paolini told the board. “I feel this is an unsafe situation for the children and families of this neighborhood,” Stephanie Hardy of Water Street wrote in a letter to selectmen. “We already have the Salvation Army Rehab Center right up the street. I have witnessed fi rsthand many issues with this center. In all of Saugus, my area currently has two centers, and this will make it three drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers,” Hardy wrote. “This is primarily a residential area. There is a lot of traffi c congestion and this home will only add to the congestion.” Cicolini said he was troubled by potential problems created by the 10 overnight rooms on the second floor for people with behavioral issues. The fact that it won’t be a locked facility presented security problems where patients could walk out of the Not a good night for the Commonwealth Care Alliance: Attorney Adam R. Barnosky (right) watched from table as David Petzke spoke from the lectern against CCCA in Saugus while Ray Cavallo and Lauren Easton fi elded questions. This is the vacant building at 90-92 Walnut St. that is being sought for a medical health facility. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) building and into the street and the neighborhood. “People can come and go as they please,” Cicolini said. One woman said she would feel better if the facility were located on Route One “where we don’t have to worry about people wandering and being in our backyard.” Cicolini suggested that CCA consider a continuation of the hearing, but only with the provision the company eliminate the overnight facility from its plans. “I’m not supporting a residential facility at this location,” Cicolini said. Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Debra Panetta said she BOSTON | SEE PAGE 8 Monogram D4 Double siding Cedar impression half rounds Harvey Vinyl 64 Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Roofing •Free Estimates •Replacement Windows •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 7, 2022 Page 7 ‘Fall Spirit’ at Saugus Center Pumpkin Patch is in full swing; a Memorylaners Concert coming up at First Congregational Church T he First Congregational Church Annual Pumpkin Patch is up and running and will be open through Halloween, Oct. 31. Pumpkins of all sizes are displayed on the church lawn and will be available for purchase every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This marks the 20th year of “The Orange Glow” taking over the church lawn on Hamilton Street, across the street from Town Hall. “Come and visit our Pumpkin Patch,” Pumpkin Patch coordinator Carl Spencer said. “It will put you in the fall spirit. The pumpkins are going fast, so come and choose yours.” Some important future dates: • Friday, Oct. 14: Pumpkin Patch Concert – featuring the Memorylaners – in the church from 7-8:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. The Memorylaners will present a concert on Friday, Oct. 14 from 7-8:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church. (Courtesy photos to The Saugus Advocate) • Saturday, Oct. 15 at 9 a.m.: The Pumpkin Truck arrives with more pumpkins. Help is needed to unload the truck. “The church truly enjoys hosting this great fall event,” Spencer said. Saugus is one of many communities receiving pumpkins from the Navajo Reservation near Farmington, N.M., working with a program called Pumpkin Patch USA, which coordinates the destination of the pumpkins. The church and the Navajo Reservation both benefit from the pumpkins. For more information, please contact Carl Spencer at 781233-9196. Your local Post Office will be closed for the holiday Full retail and delivery service resume on Tuesday P ost Offices across the Commonwealth will be closed on Monday, October 10, in honor of the federal holiday Columbus Day. Retail services will be unavailable and there will be no street delivery of mail on October 10. Full retail and delivery services will resume on Tuesday, October 11. You can celebrate by exploring an expansive offering of job opportunities and discovering a new career path at usps.com/careers. Join the proud ranks of postal employees nationwide who take pride in being a part of America’s most trusted federal agency. The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations. Pumpkins of all sizes will be available for purchase at the First Congregational Church Pumpkin Patch in Saugus Center through Halloween. (Courtesy photos to The Saugus Advocate) Explore All Your Possibilities. We’ll be closed Monday, October 10th in observance of the holiday. You can access your accounts using our ATMs and Online & Mobile Banking. Thank you!

Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 7, 2022 Former Selectman Mitchell charged with domestic assault on girlfriend By Mark E. Vogler F ormer Saugus Selectman Mark D. Mitchell, who already faces criminal charges of allegedly embezzling close to $1.3 million from a nonprofit organization, was arrested recently for an alleged domestic assault of his girlfriend. Mitchell, 52, was charged with assault and battery on a family or household member on Sept. 23 at his Lisa Lane home, according to documents filed at Lynn District Court. Saugus police responded to a 911 call at about 11:35 p.m. on Sept. 22 made by Brianna Newsom, who alleged that Mitchell “came home drunk and broke through the back slider door of the home,” Officer Jake Alfred said in an application for a criminal complaint. “Brianna stated that her and Mark began to argue over money that Mark had stolen from her mother in the past,” the officer continued. “Brianna then claimed that during the argument, Mark spit in her face. At this point Brianna attempted to go away from Mark by going up the stairs to her bedroom and tried to call her mother. Brianna then stated that Mark kicked in the door to her bedroom when she was talking to her mother and grabbed her right wrist, causing her phone to fall to the floor. Brianna explained that when Mark had a hold of her wrist, he had her pushed up against the bedroom wall and was yelling at her. Mark eventually Law Offices of Terrence W. Kennedy 512 Broadway, Everett • Criminal Defense • Personal Injury • Medical Malpractice Tel: (617) 387-9809 Cell: (617) 308-8178 twkennedylaw@gmail.com let go of Brianna’s right wrist and went downstairs. Breanna then called 911. When Brianna called 911, her and Mark began to argue again and the line was left open,” according to the court document. “Based on the information that was presented, Mark Mitchell was placed under arrest …. Assault & Battery Intimate Relationship. Mark was placed in handcuffs and transported by cruiser to the Police Department,” according to the court document. Mitchell told police that the argument was only verbal. Newsom had no visible marks or injuries. “Mark also claimed that Brianna has been doing drugs and showed us used needles in her bedroom,” according to Officer Alfred’s report. The court record shows that an allegation of abuse had been filed against Mitchell and noting an abuse allegation finding. A prosecutor for the EsCOUPLE | FROM PAGE 5 and three great-grandchildren. He was born in 1939 in South Boston, has lived in Chelsea and moved to Saugus in 1968. He is a graduate of Northeastern University with a B.S. in electrical engineering and a M.S. degree in engineering management. He is a Licensed Professional Electrical Engineer in Massachusetts. He is a U.S. Army veteran – 1962 to 1964 – 1st LieuOUR OFFICE HAS MOVED TO 519 BROADWAY, EVERETT SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: Rocco Longo, Owner WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM sex County District Attorney filed a motion to revoke Mitchell’s bail, which Judge James LaMothe denied. The prosecutor also requested a $1,000 cash bail, which the judge also denied. The judge released him on his personal recognizance. A pretrial hearing has been set for Dec. 9. If convicted, he faces up to two and a half years in the House of Correction. During eight years as the controller of the Boston Center for Adult Education, Suffolk County prosecutors say, Mitchell made himself a millionaire – by embezzling nearly $1.3 million. Mitchell’s Suffolk County case was scheduled for a change of plea on Sept. 27. However, Mitchell informed the court he is hiring new counsel, so the change of plea hearing did not occur. His next court date is October 14, 2022. Mitchell was among three people indicted by a Suffolk County grand jury in July of 2019 in the theft of center tenant; served at Fort Gorden, Ga.; Fort Monmouth, N.J., and with Armed Forces Southern Europe, NATO, in Naples, Italy. He was ordained as a Permanent Deacon in 1988. Deacon Frank served at Sacred Heart Parish, Lynn, for seven years, Immaculate Conception Parish for 11 years and Blessed Sacrament and St. Margaret’s, Saugus – now the Saugus Catholics Collaborative – since 1995. He earned Senior Permanent Deacon status in 2014. He worked at Boston Edison Co. from 1961 to 1988 and the Town of Danvers from 1989 to retirement in 2008. He is an Honorary Life Member of BOSTON | FROM PAGE 6 would not support a continuance under any circumstances. Attorney Adam R. Barnosky of the Boston law fi rm of Ruberto, Israel and Weiner said he thought it would be benefi cial if CCA could meet with selectmen and the public to answer questions about the project. But his clients were not interested in a continuation. David Petzke called the health center proposed by CCA “a drug rehab facility that will endanger public health due to carelessly discarded dirty needles as well as funds totaling more than $1.8 million. The charges against Mitchell include: • Making false entries in corporate books • Publishing of false or exaggerated statements • Common law forgery • Common law uttering • Three counts of forgery • Three counts of uttering • Four counts of larceny by scheme Mitchell was also charged with misusing his political campaign funds for personal expenses unrelated to his campaign. Court documents show that Mitchell embezzled funds from the Committee to Elect Mark Mitchell. During 2015 and 2017, Mitchell ran for and was elected selectman for the Town of Saugus. During his 2017 campaign, Mitchell defrauded the public by mismanaging approximately $16,535 in campaign funds and stealing contributions to the committee in the amount of at least $2,530, the prosecutor alleged. Knights of Columbus – 3rd & 4th degree. He has been a member of the Saugus Faith Community – formerly the Saugus Clergy Association – since 2008. Joanne M. Gaff ney was born in 1943 in Chelsea, lived in Revere and moved to Saugus in 1968. She is a graduate of St. Rose High School in Chelsea. After her marriage to Deacon Frank, she moved to Naples, Italy. She worked for the Archdiocese of Boston from 1988 until retirement in 2009 as Assistant Director of Hospital & Prison Chaplaincy. cause the inevitable increase in crimes – such as theft, burglary, drug dealing, assault, loitering and intoxicated driving – all squarely in the middle of a residential neighborhood.” Lauren Easton, vice president of Integrative Program Development and Clinical Innovations at CCA, briefed selectmen on the company’s background and sought to allay fears about safety. “We feel like Saugus was a great location for us to develop the benefi t we lost during COVID-19,” Easton said. “We really think about this as an alternative to inpatient care,” she said.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 7, 2022 Page 9 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark. E Vogler A “Pink Out” fundraiser for Sunday If you are in a caring and generous mood on Sunday and are game to help out a good cause, head down to the Christie Serino, Jr. Memorial Athletic Complex. Greg Bluestein, president of Saugus Youth Football and Cheer, and his supporters have a special afternoon and evening of fun in store for folks who head to the stadium. It’s a nice community event for families with children, particularly in the Middle School grades. I’ll yield to Greg, sharing the article he wrote about Sunday’s (Oct. 9) event: “Saugus Youth Football and Cheer will be hosting its annual Pink Out Night, this Sunday, Oct. 9th, from Noon to 7 p.m. at the Christie Serino, Jr. Memorial Athletic Complex. This community fundraiser aims to donate $3,000 to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute from donations and raffle proceeds collected at the event. Some examples of raffles that guests of the event will be eligible to enter for are: a Jason Tatumsigned basketball, a scratch ticket basket, and various gift card baskets. “One of the biggest nights of the year for Saugus Youth Football and Cheer, Pink Out Night offers players and cheerleaders, grades 1 to 8, the opportunity to play on Saugus’s beautiful new field, culminating with the 7th and 8th grade team playing under the lights. Players and cheerleaders will be sporting pink socks, bows, and other accessories in support of cancer research. Cancer has affected so many families throughout Saugus and the world and the Saugus Youth Football and Cheer family plans on acknowledging survivors or anyone affected by cancer personally at halftime of each game. Saugus Youth Football and Cheer wants the Pink Out Night to be a night of solidarity, fun, and community bonding. Everyone is invited to this special occasion so please come support our young student-athletes and go Sachems!” One-day holiday trash pickup delay Town of Saugus trash and recycling collection will run on a one-day delay from Tuesday (Oct. 11), through Saturday (Oct.15), due to the observance of Columbus Day. There will be no collection on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, due to the holiday. Services will resume on a one-day delay from Tuesday, October 11, 2022, through Saturday, October 15, 2022. Residents whose collection day falls on Monday will be collected from on Tuesday. Collection will continue to run on a one-day delay for the remainder of the week. The compost site will be open normal hours, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., on the following days: Saturday, Oct. 8, Wednesday, Oct. 12. The Town of Saugus would like to thank everyone for their cooperation. Town-wide Fall Street Sweeping begins Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree and the Department of Public Works are pleased to announce that the Town’s Annual Fall Street Sweeping Program will begin on Tuesday, Oct. 11, weather permitting. Sweepers will start in the area of north Saugus (Precincts 5 and 7) and work their way across town, working from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The town asks that residents keep vehicles off the street when sweepers are in the area. Locals may assist the Department of Public Works by sweeping their driveways or sidewalks into the gutter area prior to the program’s start. But they should not sweep driveways and/or sidewalks once the sweepers have swept. Residents should keep in mind that street sweepers are unable to collect stones, branches, leaves or other foreign objects. In addition, residents are asked to be mindful that sweepers cannot pick up large piles of sand. Please contact the Department of Public Works at 781231-4143 with any questions. Historical Society meets next week The October meeting of the Saugus Historical Society will feature Andrew Biggio, whose March 2022 program had to be canceled due to exposure to COVID. It will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m. at 30 Main St. in Saugus. Andrew Biggio is the author of “The Rifle: Combat Stories from America's Last World War II Veterans, Told through an M1 Garand,” which was published in 2021. Biggio, the former Veterans Service Officer from Saugus, is currently a Boston Police Officer. He served as a Marine in Iraq and Afghanistan. He founded the “Wounded Veterans Run” and is president of “New England Wounded Veterans, Inc.,” a nonprofit organization. To gather material for the book, Biggio interviewed Army, Navy, Air Corps and Marine veterans from around the country, bringing an M1 Garand rifle to trigger memories of their experiences. Two hundred veterans signed the rifle, and the book includes personal experiences of many of them, including the longest surviving Marine Medal of Honor recipient, Hershel “Woody” Williams, who passed away in June of this year at 98 years old. Biggio will have copies of his book available at the meeting. Light refreshments will be provided. Autism Eats and Wally Lenard Zohn, owner of Prince Pizzeria, is hosting the restaurant’s annual Autism Eats With Red Sox Wally event on Oct. 13 at the restaurant on Route 1 South in Saugus from 6 to 8 p.m. Zohn and Delphine Zohn autism friendly environment” at the restaurant “where all behaviors are welcome” – as the parents of a child with autism. Their son Adin got stressed out by the dining experience several years ago, so the family stopped dining out. Then they came up with the idea of “Autism Eats.” They trained staff on how to make customers with autism feel comfortable. And they made adjustments in the restaurant environment as well. “Autism Eats is here to give autism families an opportunity to enjoy restaurant meals without the stress that often accompanies these outings,” a promotional poster says about the special dining program. “Since everyone in our private room ‘gets it,’ there’s no need to explain any behavior or feel that all eyes are on us. It is a wonderful way to spend time with other families in an autism-friendly, nonjudgmental environment.” Reservations are required at were motivated to create “an www.autismeats.org Calling Saugus 4-1-1 – Oct. 15! Selectman Corinne Riley and a number of volunteers in various segments of the community continue to push forward with their ambitious “Saugus 4-1-1” event, which is set for Saturday, Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Saugus Middle-High School. This is shaping up to be a classic mega-orientation session for Saugus newcomers as well as a refresher course for folks who are already rooted in the community but might be interested in getting reacquainted with their hometown. In case you missed it, Selectman Riley was a subject of an “Advocate Asks” interview that was published in last Friday’s (Sept. 30) edition of The Saugus Advocate. The article can still be accessed online through www.advocatenews.net “Saugus 4-1-1 is putting on the finishing touches,” Riley wrote in an email this week. “The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 15th, 9:00 THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 11

Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 7, 2022 Saugus High Class BBQ at Elks Grove on Sept. 24, 2022 Story & photos by Peter Nicolo M ike Allan (1979) and Pete Nicolo (1980) held a Saugus High Class BBQ at the Saugus/Everett Elks Grove in Saugus on Saturday, September 24. Many Saugus High classmates from all graduating classes attended and enjoyed seeing each other, with some traveling as far away as England, Hawaii, California, Florida and other parts of United States. Many Saugus High classmates were rekindling old friendships and making new friendships with old classmates. Some friends and classmates had not seen each other in decades (over 40 years), while so many mingled together and had a blast. Matt Murphy (1981), Bob Belyea (1981), Jack Regan (1981), Gary Quinlan (1980) and Tom Tringale (1981) Pictured from left to right: Front row: Matt Murphy (1981), Doug Lennan (1981), Lloyd Sanford (1980), Brian Silver (1981) and Mike Conant (1981, far right); second row: Pete Nicolo (1980) and Mike Allan (1979); background: Jack Angelo (1979, with sunglasses) and Nancy Stack (far right, blue sweater). Karen Mazman (1976), Ed Mazman (1978), Anita Mazman (1980), Steve Hickman (graduated Jr. High in 1976) and his wife Tracey Hickman and Chris Pelosi-Meninno (1980); Steve Hickman left Saugus and went back to England in 9th Grade in 1977 (Jr. High). Steve and his wife Tracey traveled from England to attend the Saugus Class BBQ. Steve Hickman (graduated in 1976 from Saugus Jr. High) and his wife Tracey, Andrea Ventrice (graduated in 1976 from Saugus Jr. High) and Pete Nicolo (1980) Nicki Meninno (1979), Maria Palladino (1980), Andrea Saunders (1980), Andrea Ventrice (graduated in 1976 from Saugus Jr. High) and Anita Mazman (1980) Pete Nicolo (1980), Anthony Cogliano (1984), Fred Moore (1984) and Todd Fioravanti (1980) Larry Hurd (1980), Mike Allan (1979), Lou Pelosi (1981) and Gerald Lebranti (1980) Doug Orlando (1981), Mary Kane-Matthews (1980), Steve Peach (1981) and Lou Pelosi (1981) Kelly and Gary Quinlan Barbara Wall (1982), Pete Nicolo (1980), Patti Nicolo (1977) and Bill Peach (1979) Dan Ruggiero (1982), Jack McGrath (1982), Janet Tenore (1982), Ann Marie McLeod (1982) and Donnie Blandini (1982)

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 7, 2022 Page 11 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 9 a.m. to Noon. The plans for the day itself are to have a welcome/sign-in table inside the main entrance, the tables of information of each non-profit/ houses of worship, and school district and town information will be throughout the first floor,” she continued. “A video loop is planned showing videos as well as still pictures by Charles ‘Zap’ Zapolski, Jim Harrington and Chris Riley being presented during the event. I’ve met with Andrea Wheeler and Gosia Janik-Knupp from the Saugus Middle High School, and I’m grateful for their help and input,” she said. “The setup is finalized, tour schedule of the complex will be displayed, art students will be creating the placards of the groups that registered, and students are being asked to volunteer to interpret for our English as a second language families to help with any questions they may have. To every new family ‘Welcome to Your New Home’ and to all who may have lived here longer, reacquaint yourselves with our town, and see what has replaced the old SHS.” Sounds like a real neighborly and collaborative way for the town, the School Department, the Saugus Faith Community and various community-minded people and agencies to reach out to people – whether newcomers or old-timers – and make them feel welcome and more knowledgeable about their hometown. Wayne’s winning the weight war About this time two years ago, I had huge concerns about whether it was possible for my older brother Wayne to gain control of his weight problems before it is too late. On Oct. 5, 2020, his weight was already at 377 pounds. I was at wit’s end, worrying that he had a better chance of surpassing 400 pounds than he did getting under 300 pounds. As I recall, the future looked pretty grim. I placed my faith in Wayne’s longtime primary care physician – Dr. Mark A. Ringiewicz of Swansea – that he could do something to address Wayne’s troublesome health issues. Dr. Ringiewicz referred Wayne to Dr. Jessica Inwood of Fall River, a doctor who specializes in weight loss and diet issues. Essentially, that was a major turning point, as Wayne’s weight problem became an ongoing priority for two doctors. Both of them scheduled follow-up appointments every three months. Dr. Inwood played a reinforcing, positive role while educating and encouraging my brother to reduce or avoid the consumption of certain foods – bread, pasta, sugar, potatoes and heavy carb-laden foods. She also encouraged him to get physically fit besides eating healthy. Meanwhile, Dr. Ringiewicz reinforced me as I played the heavy as I monitored his weight loss progress. Last Friday, Wayne had another good quarter – perhaps his finest. He lost another 14 pounds and dropped down to 278 pounds and 9.6 ounces – good for a whopping 98 pound weight loss over a two-year-period. Absolutely, Dr. Ringiewicz said, for a 70-year-old man who is 5-foot-10.5 inches tall, he could stand to lose another 70 to 80 pounds. In Wayne, that would be under 200 pounds. Wayne told Dr. Ringiewicz that he hasn’t been at that low weight since his High School days. To that, the doctor replied, there’s no reason why he can’t reach that goal. He just has to continue with his daily exercise and diet. Originally, our goal was for Wayne to reach 270 to 275. If he continues the way he’s been going, it would be realistic to see him in the 230-240 range next year. Still heavy, but headed in the right direction, thanks to Dr. Ringiewicz and Dr. Inwood – and of course, Wayne, for dedicating himself to tackle the weight loss challenge. Saugus Lions Club fundraiser on Oct. 22 The Saugus Lions Club is hosting a Halloween dinner/ dance on Saturday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Saugus Knights of Columbus (57 Appleton St.). There will be a full buffet, cash bar, DJ, raffles and door prizes. Costumes are optional but there will be a prize for best costume. Tickets are $50 with proceeds supporting the Lions’ efforts in funding eye research. For more information or to purchase tickets, email pattyfierro@hotmail.com or call 781640-9176. This week’s “Shout Outs” It’s always a great week whenever we receive more than one “Shout Out.” We received two this week: Lillian Johnson, a 92-yearold Saugonian, recognized last Friday’s sketch of 2022 Saugus “Man of the Year” Thomas Sheehan and is this week’s winner. But she also wanted to heap a mountain of praise on Sheehan, a fellow classmate from the Saugus High Class of 1947. “I am proud to say the sketch is noted author Tom Sheehan,” Lillian wrote to me in an email. I figured it was worth a phone call to her to see what else she had to say about Tom. “I sat right in back of him in English Class,” the former Lillian Woodell told me. “He was a wonderful classmate and we had a great time at our 70th reunion (2017). He’s a wonderful poet and a good friend and we usually talk mostly every day. We enjoy chatting on the phone.” Sounds like a nice tribute from a longtime friend. The Sketch Artist: “A BIG SHOUT OUT to Saugus Dunkin Donuts at the Square ONE Mall (Food Court) left side all the way in the cozy nook corner area. Owners Mike, Partner, wife Celina & Family! Thank you for being our Generous sponsor and Thank you for sponsoring week after week of “The Guess Who Got Sketched Contest’s $10.00 Dunkin Donuts gift card for our winners prize! Much gratitude to you all. Yours Truly, “The Sketch Artist.” We have a new sponsor for our “Guess Who Got Sketched” contest. Welcome to the folks at Hammersmith Family Restaurant at 330 Central St. in Saugus. 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. American Legion breakfasts Saugus American Legion Post 210 is hosting its popular breakfasts again – from 8-9 a.m. on Fridays. The price is $8 for those who are looking for a delicious meal at Legion Hall. Bon appétit! A chance to vote early The Town Clerk’s Office has posted the early voting hours for the Nov. 8 general election on the town website. The First Week of Early Voting Saturday, October 22 – 9 am to 3 p.m. No Sunday Monday, October 24 – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, October 25 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 26 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, October 27 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, October 28 – 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Second Week of Early Voting Saturday, October 29 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last day to register to vote) No Sunday Monday, October 31 – 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 1 – 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, November 2 – 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, November 3 – 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, November 4 – 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. We have a winner! Congratulations to Lillian Johnson for making the right identification in last week’s “Guess Who Got Sketched” contest. Lillian is one of several readers answering correctly. But she was the only one to have her name picked in a drawing from the green Boston Red Sox cap. Here’s the correct answer, offered by the person who goes by the name of The Sketch Artist: “The answer for last week’s sketch is Person/ Man of the Year 2022 Mr. Thomas F. Sheehan! “ Thomas Sheehan was awarded a plaque and the Title of ‘Man of the Year’ alongside Laura Eisener, our ‘Woman of the Year 2022’ at the Saugus Founders Day celebration last month. “In The Saugus Advocate Sept.16th edition, a photo of Thomas was on the front cover, with articles and other photos inside about Thomas, Class of 1947 Saugus High, Korean War Veteran, Graduate of Marianapolis Preparatory School in CT. And Boston College. He authored more than 50 books and countless publications of stories! Many of Thomas’s THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 16 —Cont est— CONTEST SKETCH OF THE WEEK GUESS WHO GOT SKETCHED! If you know the right answer, you might win the contest. In this week’s edition, we continue our weekly feature where a local artist sketches people, places and things in Saugus. Got an idea who was sketched this week? If you do, please email me at mvoge@comcast.net or leave a phone message at 978-683-7773. Anyone who between now and Tuesday at noon identifies the Saugonian sketched in this week’s paper qualifies to have their name put in a green Boston Red Sox hat with a chance to be selected as the winner of a $10 gift certificate, compliments of Hammersmith Family Restaurant (330 Central St. in Saugus). But you have to enter to win! Look for the winner and identification in next week’s “The Sounds of Saugus.” Please leave your mailing address in case you are a winner. (Courtesy illustration to The Saugus Advocate by a Saugonian who goes by the name of “The Sketch Artist”)

Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 7, 2022 Kids give a hoot about owls and wildlife during First Annual Fall Family Festival By Tara Vocino t was fun with wildlife as children of all ages enjoyed holding snakes, owls, bunnies and other creatures during Saturday’s First Annual Fall Family Festival at Breakheart Reservation. I Saugus residents the Hoyos family posed with fall decorations at Breakheart Reservation. Saugus Middle School sixth grader Darius Paone, 12, held Marianne, a boa constrictor from Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team, saying that she’s oily and easygoing. Friends Lennox Ricketts, 4, and Michael Brown, 2, posed on a pumpkin. Breakheart Reservation and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation hosted a special show – titled “Owl Encounters” – presented by Mass Audubon. Malden resident Gordon Hanson, 9 months, played with George, a goat from McDonny’s Traveling Farm of Derry, N.H. Malden Early Learning Center preschooler Ariela Lopez, 4, played with ducks at Saturday’s First Annual Fall Family Festival at Breakheart Reservation. Harris Dolbeare Elementary School second grader Everly Byrnes, 7, of Wakefield, pat the bunny, which she named Coconut. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 7, 2022 Page 13 Saugus Gardens in the Fall Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable By Laura Eisener H ere we are at the start of the most popular weekend for leaf peeping. The Topsfield Fair, which started in 1818, opened last Friday and continues through the holiday weekend until October 10. Several Saugonians have displays and entries in the horticulture, honey and handcrafts buildings. We will also be treated on Sunday to the Hunter’s Moon, as the October full moon is often called. In Saugus most of our trees are still green, but here and there you spot a big splash of color as one tree turns earlier than its neighbors. Coastal areas like ours still have another week or so to go before peak color, but a drive north or inland will usually reveal more advanced coloration. If you are sticking closer to home, it’s a great opportunity to enjoy many flowers still blooming among the colorful leaves. Several mornings I woke to a huge group of common grackles (Quiscalus quiscula), perhaps a hundred or more, in the trees of several of my neighbors and foraging on my lawn. These birds are black, with males showing a bluish iridescence from certain angles. At this time of year many of them fly to the southeastern parts of the country in large flocks called “plagues,” looking for insects, fruits and seeds along the way. Although their songs are not particularly melodious, they chatter excitedly when they all stop en route and it’s easy to imagine them discussing the scenery and other details of their travels. I hope you will forgive me for bringing up poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) again, but its color is spectacular this week. If you’re not sure you can recognize this plant, it is a good time to be reminded to avoid suffering the uncomfortable rash after raking leaves, planting fall flowers or spring bulbs or taking an autumn walk. Poison ivy often thrives very close to sidewalks and other disturbed areas. Some leaves may still be green, while other sections of the same vine may have vivid red, orange, yellow or even purplish fall color. Foliage may be shiny or dull. You may see small A column of poison ivy climbs a tree near the Saugus River and provides a contrast to surrounding greens. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) white berries, which are food for many birds. While the birds eat the berries, the seeds often pass right through their digestive tract. As a result, you may often find new poison ivy plants at the base of trees or near fences where birds like to perch. The other native vine often confused with poison The leaves and blue-black berries on Virginia creeper can be very decorative, and migrating birds often seek out these fruits. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) ivy is Virginia creeper or woodbine (Parthenocissus quinquefolia). If you dare approach close enough to count the leaflets, Virginia creeper has five while poison ivy has three. Virginia creeper can actually stick to walls and tree trunks as well as sprawl over tree and shrub branches. Rooting along the ground it may trip up unsuspecting people straying from a trail. As a climber on a fence or tree trunk, it can be ornamental, especially in the fall. While most people have no allergies to this vine, a few with especially sensitive skin may experience some irritation and even blisters. Depending on amount of sunlight, Virginia creeper’s fall color may be vivid red, yellowish, purple tinged or even pinkish. The most vivid reds usually occur in sunny locations, while the pinks or yellows are more likely to be in the shade. Berries on Virginia creeper are deep blue on red pedicels. They are sometimes used in seasonal arrangements. Migrating birds often play a role in distributing seeds of Three grackles and a mourning dove compete for water at the birdbath in my garden.(Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) this vine just as they do with many others. A very close relative which also has five leaflets is grape woodbine, thicket creeper, or false Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus inserta). Also found in the eastern United States, it lacks the sticky stem tips, and instead climbs by curling tendrils over branches. Sometimes the leaves are shinier than Virginia creeper, but this is not always a reliable distinction. Editor’s Note: Laura Eisener is a landscape design consultant who helps homeowners with landscape design, plant selection and placement of trees and shrubs, as well as perennials. She is a member of the Saugus Garden Club and offered to write a series of articles about “what’s blooming in town” shortly after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. She was inspired after seeing so many people taking up walking. A poison ivy leaf at the height of fall color can be quite attractive as long as you don’t touch it! (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) Virginia creeper’s five leaflets distinguish it from poison ivy, which has three leaflets.(Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener)

Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 7, 2022 Football Sachems blanked at Swampscott By Greg Phipps D espite a pretty solid effort from the defense, mainly in the first half, the Saugus Sachems ended up suffering a 38-0 shutout loss to the Swampscott Big Blue in high school football action last Thursday night at Blocksidge Field in Swampscott. It was the fourth straight defeat for the Sachems, who fell to 0-4 on the season. Saugus is still seeking to break a regular-season winless streak that dates back to 2020. They will get another crack at it this Friday evening when they host the unbeaten Salem Witches at Christie Serino Jr. Stadium (scheduled 6:30 p.m. kickoff ). The Sachems came close to knocking off the Witches in a tough 12-6 loss last fall. Though Salem stands at 4-0, the caliber of competition it has played thus far compared to the Sachems, who have faced some strong programs over the opening four weeks, makes Friday's contest appear to be a realistic shot at a victory for Saugus. In last Thursday's setback Saugus defenders Jaiden Smith (55) and Mike Splaine (20) attempt to track down Swampscott running back Jason Codispoti last Thursday night at Blocksidge Field in Swampscott.(Advocate photos by Greg Phipps) THIS WEEK ON SAUGUS TV Sunday, Oct. 9 from 9–11 p.m. on Channel 8 – “Sunday Night Stooges” (The Three Stooges). Monday, Oct. 10 all day on Channel 8 – “Movie Monday” (classic movies). Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 22 – SHS Girls Soccer vs. Ipswich from Oct. 6. Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 4 p.m. on Channel 22 – SHS Girls Soccer vs. Salem ***live*** Thursday, Oct. 13 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 9 – Planning Board Meeting from Oct. 6. Friday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. on Channel 8 – Empire Pro Wrestling the Best of ICW 6. Saturday, Oct. 15 at 2:30 p.m. on Channel 2 – SHS Football vs. Salem from Oct. 7. Saugus TV can be seen on Comcast Channels 8, 9 & 22. For complete schedules, please visit www.saugustv.org. ***programming may be subject to change without notice*** Five Families YARD SALE 42 Adams Ave., Everett OCTOBER 8 * 8 am to 3 pm Many Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving Items, Crafts Supplies and Much, Much, More! at Swampscott, the Big Blue took out their frustration after having started a disappointing 1-2 on the season. The Sachems played well defensively and kept the game within reach through most of the first half. But numerous mistakes by the struggling offense eventually cost Saugus. An interception by defensive back Josh Osawe in the second quarter was all for not as the Sachems gave the ball right back by turning it over on an interception. Earlier, an apparent interception and return by DB Isaiah Rodriguez was nullified due to an offsetting penalties call. With the contest still scoreless in the first quarter, the Sachems appeared to have the Big Blue stopped with a third-and-16 situation. But Swampscott running back Jason Codispoti broke through on the third-down play and raced into the end zone for the opening TD of the game. Saugus starting quarterback Cam Preston was knocked out of the game in the second quarter after he threw an interception and was injured making the ensuing tackle.Running back Tommy DeSimone and Danny Shea teamed up to man the QB spot from there. The Sachems' best efforts defensively couldn't prevent the Big Blue from producing a 21-0 lead by halftime. The hosts added 17 more points over the final 24 minutes to account for the ultimate result. Meanwhile, the Sachems were unable to create much at all in the way of offense against Swampscott's defense. Osawe, linemen Dylan Clark and Brenton Sullivan, Saugus quarterback Cam Preston gets caught in the grasp of a Swampscott defender. Saugus lineman Dylan Clark tries to fight his way to Swampscott quarterback Zack Ryan. Saugus’s Tommy DeSimone pressures Swampscott QB Zack Ryan. linebacker Jaiden Smith, and DeSimone each had strong outings on the defensive side of the ball. They often pressured Swampscott QB Zack Ryan and made it uncomfortable for Ryan in the pocket.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 7, 2022 Page 15 Lady Sachems Soccer Swamp Big Blue, 2-1 At Saugus High/Middle School Field Sept. 28 (Advocate photos by Emily Harney) Saugus defender Lexi Rais works to get the ball out of goal territory during their game against Swampscott Wednesday night. Madison Botta works to keep control of the ball during Saugus’s game with Swampscott Wednesday night. Saugus took the lead early with a final score, 2-1 Saugus. Allison Justice of Saugus controls the ball as a player from Swampscott moves in. Veronica Ortega of Saugus move the football up field into goal territory for the Sachems. Veronica Ortega of Saugus looks up the field for her teammates as she controls the ball during their game with Swampscott Wednesday night. The Saugus high school girls’ soccer team celebrate after scoring against Swampscott Wednesday night. Madi Femino of Saugus watches the ball during the kickoff of the second half during Saugus’s game against Swampscott. Goalie Tori Carter with kick to resume play during their game Saugus. Natalie Justice in mid kick for Saugus as a defender for Swampscott moves in. Shawn Sewell of Saugus looks to get past a defender from Swampscott during their match up Wednesday. Madi Femino moves the ball up field as defenders from Swampscott move in. Saugus took the win 2-1 over a very game Swampscott varsity soccer team. Veronica Ortega of Saugus works at midfield to regain ball control from a player on Swampscott. The Saugus High School Girls Varsity soccer team celebrates after their win Wednesday night, 2-1 over Swampscott. Madison Botta of Saugus moves in on a player from Swampscott during their game Wednesday night.

Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 7, 2022 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 11 books are best sellers of many genres, of narrative storytelling, reflections, poems and intense historical reads; he has the ability to captivate his audience. “Thomas has been a successful, numerous time, nominee for the prestigious Pushcart prize. “A few of his books are listed on Amazon for purchase: “In the Garden with Long Shadows” “Alone, with the Good Graces” “A Collection of Friends” pictures of Saugus Cemetery. “A Gathering of Memories: Saugus 1900-2000 (This book was Co edited with John Burns) Thomas published his 53rd book when he was 94 years old. “He has been a major supporter of our Saugus Events. This sketch artist had a few opportunities to be a part of his audience at his public readings and as his story unfolded; it felt like I was watching a painting being formed with words! “Thomas has been featured in publications in England and Ireland and on websites as well. “Throughout the years, Our Saugus humble high achiever Thomas has been in several papers and featured articles, I would encourage you to seek these out! “Thank you Thomas for all you have done and do for Saugus! You are exceptionally talented and a vivid descriptive gifted author; it was a joy to read about your Public praise and reviews as well. “Yours Truly, “The Sketch Artist” Fall Curbside Leaf Collection dates The Town of Saugus announced that fall curbside leaf collection will take place during the weeks of Oct. 2428, Nov. 14-18 and Nov. 28Dec. 2. Residents may dispose of leaves curbside on their regularly scheduled collection day. Leaves should be left outside by 7 a.m. on the appropriate days. Please ensure that leaf containers are physically separated from trash and recycling. Paper leaf bags are the preferred method of leaf disposal. If using barrels, however, they must be clearly marked with yard waste stickers. Barrel covers must remain removed so that the leaves are visible. Plastic bags, cardboard boxes, branches and brush will not be accepted. Please note that separate trucks collect the rubbish, recycling and leaves, so the leaves may be collected at a different time of day. “Missed pick-ups” will not be conducted. Household Hazardous Waste Collection Residents are invited to dispose of their household hazardous waste in an environmentally responsible manner during a collection event on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. to noon. This event will be held at the Belmonte Upper Elementary School located at 25 Dow St. The rain-orshine event will allow residents to dispose of a series of household waste products, including rubber cement, airplane glue, fiberglass resins, aerosol cans, photo chemicals, furniture polish, floor and metal polish, oven cleaner, drain and toilet cleaner, spot remover, rug and upholstery cleaner, hobby and artist supplies, photography chemicals, turpentine and chemistry sets. This year will be a contactless event; there will be no preregistration. Residents must stay in their vehicles and hold up a driver’s license, and all materials must be placed in the trunk or rear of the vehicle. The following garage supplies will also be accepted: fuel, gasoline, kerosene, engine degreaser, brake fluid, carburetor cleaner, transmission fluid, car wax, polishes, driveway sealer, car batteries, antifreeze, cesspool cleaners, roofing tar, swimming pool chemicals, motor oil and car batteries. Accepted workbench waste includes oil-based paints, stains, varnishes, wood preservatives, paint strippers or thinners, solvent adhesives and lighter fluid. Residents may also bring the following yard waste: weed killer, chemical fertilizers, flea control products, moth balls, poisons, insecticides, herbicides, pesticides and fungicides. Residents are urged to take caution when transporting household hazardous materials. Locals may do so by keeping the materials in their original containers, tightening caps and lids, sorting and packing products separately and packing containers in sturdy upright boxes padded with newspaper. Please remember never to mix chemicals or to smoke while handling hazardous materials. The hazardous household waste collection will not accept commercial waste. Residents will be limited to two carloads, the equivalent of 50 pounds or 50 gallons, of hazardous waste. The following items will not be accepted: empty containers or trash, latex paint, commercial or industrial waste, radioactive waste, smoke detectors, infectious and biological wastes, ammunition, fireworks, explosives, fire extinguishers or syringes. TVs, computers and car tires may be recycled at the dropoff site located at 515 Main St. on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Town of Saugus would like to thank everyone for their cooperation. Please contact Jeannie Meredith 781-2314111 with any questions. What’s happening at the Saugus Public Library For schoolchildren looking for interesting projects and programs to participate in this fall, there’s plenty to do at the Saugus Public Library. Makeup FX 101: Check out Halloween makeup by Decimated Designs, which is set for Thursday, Oct. 13, from 6-7 p.m. in the Brooks Room. Grade 6+, please. Please sign up in advance. We will cover the do’s and don’ts of effects makeup, hygiene, how to get started and how pros make monsters jump to life, and some tricks to improve your costumes/makeup at home. Volunteer to be used in a demonstration and get your makeup done! To register, go to the Saugus Public Library (295 Central St., Saugus), call 781-231-4168 or go on your computer to sauguspubliclibrary.org Just Sew! Saugonians are welcome to join a monthly sewing class for adults that is held the third Monday of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room of Saugus Public Library. The next meeting is Monday, Oct. 17. The class will cover basic topics like sewing buttons, hemming clothing and mending torn fabric and will move onto more advanced topics in the coming weeks. This class is free. (See sauguspubliclibrary.org) A neat, new teen club: The Manga & Anime Club began recently. Chat with friends! Make crafts! Try Japanese snacks! Grades 6 & up. Club meetings will continue on Saturdays, through May, from 1011 a.m. They will be held on Nov. 12, Dec. 10, Jan. 7, Feb. 4, March 4, April 1 and May 13. Please sign up in advance; call 781-231-4168 or stop by the Reference Desk. https://www. sauguspubliclibrary.org/newmanga-anime-club.../ Youth Cross Country Hey parents! If you have a child or several kids who could use an opportunity to get into a healthier lifestyle, which might, in turn, lead to better academic scores, consider getThe Pfannenstiehl Case he Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) of Massachusetts unanimously overturned a lower court decision that had ordered the assets in an irrevocable discretionary trust created by the husband’s father to be split in a divorce proceeding. This was decided on August 8, 2016. This SJC decision upholds the use of trusts to shelter assets for future generations. Up until their separation, T the couple depended on distributions from a trust created by the husband’s father for the husband’s benefit as well as his siblings and their children. At the time of the divorce proceeding, the trust had assets of approximately $25million and there were 11 beneficiaries. The Trial Court judge ruled against the husband and ordered 60% of the husband’s one eleventh trust share to be paid to his wife. The husband appealed to the Court of Appeals but lost in a split decision. The trust stated “the trustees shall pay to, or apply for the benefit of, a class composed of any one or more of the Donor’s then living issue such amounts of income and principal as the Trustee, in its sole discretion, may deem advisable from time to time, whether in equal or unequal shares, to provide for the comfortable support, health, maintenance, welfare and education of each of the members of such class.” The trust also stated that distributions are within the sole discretion of the trustees as they may deem advisable from time to time and that they shall provide for the comfortable support, health, maintenance, welfare and education of the beneficiaries. This is known as the “ascertainable standard.” The trust also contained a spendthrift provision. “Neither the principal nor income of any trust created hereunder shall be subject to alienation, pledge, assignment or other anticipation by the person for whom the same is intended, nor to attachment, execution, garnishment or other seizure under any legal, equitable or other process.” The SJC found that since the Trustees have total discretion whether or not to make distributions on the husband’s behalf means that he has an uncertain “expectancy” for which, under Mass divorce law, a different standard is applied to splitting assets among the two spouses. If you are genuinely concerned about the possibility of your child getting divorced in the future, or of being sued by a creditor, then such provisions in your trust could be inserted. You can even substitute the word “may” instead of “shall” on the part of Trustee distributions to offer even more protection. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a master’s degree in taxation. ting them to sign up for Youth Cross Country. Here’s a simple outline of what this entails: Who: any Saugus child in grades 1 through 5. When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m., at the Belmonte Track; Saturdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Visitor Center at Breakheart Reservation. Dates: The program will last through Nov. 15. Why: to learn to enjoy cross-country running and make new friends. Cost: $100 for new runners, $50 for returning runners. This weekly program will be guided by Coach Steve Boudreau and Coach Chris Tarantino. Children will learn good stretching techniques and the basics of exercise and cross-country running. Best of all, this will be a great way to make new friends. Participants need to wear a good pair of sneakers, dress in comfortable running clothes and bring a water bottle. 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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 7, 2022 Page 17 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 16 more details, contact Coach T (not Mr. T.) at 781-854-6778. Sounds like a worthwhile and affordable fitness program with lots of upside for grade school kids. Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus Program (Editor’s Note: The following info is from an announcement submitted by Julie Cicolini, a member of the Board of Directors for Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus.) Who we are: Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus (HS2) is a nonprofit group of volunteers who are helping to offset food insecurity in households. HS2 provides students/ families who enroll in the program a supply of nutritious food for when school lunches and breakfasts are unavailable to them on weekends. How HS2 can help you: HS2 bags are distributed at Saugus Public schools on Fridays to take home. Bags include such items as peanut butter, canned meals/soups/tuna/vegetables, pasta, fruit cups, cereal, oatmeal, goldfish, pretzels and granola bars. All food is provided to children free of charge. It is our hope these resources will support the health, behavior and achievement of every student who participates. To sign up go here to complete online form: https:// forms.gle/gmMGguycSHBdziuE9 Want to partner with us: We would love to partner with organizations, sports teams, youth groups, PTOs, businesses and individuals to assist in feeding students of Saugus. To learn more about how you can partner with us, visit the Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus Facebook page or email us at HS2Saugus@gmail.com HS2 relies on donations to create take-home bags for a weekend full of meals. Checks can also be sent directly to: Salem Five C/O Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus, 855-5 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906. Online donations can also be made at: https://givebutter. com/HealthySaugus Saugus seeks student poll workers Town Clerk Ellen Schena’s Office is looking for student election workers. It is a great way for them to learn how their government functions and how important it is to vote. Sixteen-year-old students are eligible to work a half day (six to eight hours); 17-18-yearold students may work a full day (eight to 12 hours). All students can receive community service, which is imperative to them in order to satisfy their High School requirement mandated for graduation, or they can be paid for their hours worked. In addition, the Town Clerk’s Office will gladly write letters of recommendation for National Honor Society, Colleges, etc. Interested students can stop by Town Hall or contact the Town Clerk’s Office to apply for work. Ask for Andrew DePatto, the Saugus Election Coordinator. He can be reached at 781231-4102. Food pantry seeks volunteers Here’s a message from Pastor Joe Hoyle of Cliftondale Congregational Church about a collaborative community commitment to help needy Saugus residents: “The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry is a partnership between the churches in Saugus to ensure that no one in our community faces food insecurity. “With faithful donations and volunteers, we have been able to give out thousands of meals to our neighbors in need throughout the years. The Food Pantry is open every Friday from 9:30am-11am, distributing pre-packaged groceries (including meat and produce) at 50 Essex St. “We are always in need of volunteers. If you would like to volunteer or donate, please contact Pastor Joe Hoyle, Executive Director at office@clindalecc.org or 781-233-2663.” Looking for book donations The New Friends of the Saugus Public Library are asking for donations of gently used adult hardcover and softcover fiction for the ongoing book sale in the Community Room. THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 18

Page 18 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 7, 2022 ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ Extension of Special Permit Saugus Board of Selectmen Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the Saugus Board of Selectmen will conduct a Public Hearing on the application of Aggregate Industries, Inc., 1831 Broadway, Saugus, MA to extend a Special Permit (S-2) to allow the removal of earth and rock and for the operation of a quarry at Rear Broadway and Whittier Avenue, Assessor’s Plan 2030, Lot A-61 and Assessor’s Plan 2031, Lot A-122 for a period of six (6) months. This hearing will be held in the Saugus Town Hall Auditorium, second floor, 298 Central Street, Saugus, MA, on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at 7:15 PM. Anthony Cogliano, Chairman Janice K. Jarosz, Temp Clerk October 7, 14, 2022 - 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. ES22P2863EA Estate of: FRANCIS NICHOLAS VENTRICE Also known as: FRANK N. VENTRICE, FRANCIS N. VENTRICE Date of Death: 02/08/2005 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by: Patrick S. Ventrice of Weare, NH requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Patrick S. Ventrice of Weare, NH and Joseph M. Ventrice of Derry, NH be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 11/14/2022. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Frances M. Giordano, First Justice of this Court. Date: October 05, 2022 PAMELA A. CASEY O’BRIEN REGISTER OF PROBATE October 07, 2022 GROWING | FROM PAGE 4 both when their school buildings were closed at the start of the pandemic and, later, if they themselves had COVID-19. As part of her analysis, Grade 3-8 2021 %M/E 6.5% 33.9% the superintendent prepared these charts: Math: Compared to 2021, the percentage of students scoring Meeting or Exceeding Expectations in math started to recover and increased by 9.5 percentage points in grades 3-8. 2022 %M/E 35.9% 6.4% We saw our growth increase to meet the state average. (up 25 points!) The percentage of students who scored Meeting or Exceeding Expectations in Grade 10 increased by 2.5 points. We jumped up 19 points in growth! Change M/E 21-22 +9 % pts. +2.5 %pts. Growth ........................................................................................ +6% (State increase) 10 5th grade. Grade 5 8 49.2% (up 25 points) 43.7% (up 19 points!) ........................................................................................ -2% (State decline) Science: Science scores in 8th grade jumped by 7 percentage points and no change in the Change M/E 21-22 0 percentage pt. 2021 %M/E 44% 35% 2022 %M/E 44% 42% Growth None. State average. +7 percentage pt. State average English Language Arts: ELA scores declined in 2022 as compared to 2021. According to DESE, “writing scores were lower than last year in grades 3-8. In addition, grades 3-5 showed sharper declines than grades 6-8...” Saugus experienced similar challenges in 3-8 but decreased only 2% in 10th grade. Grade 2021 %M/E 3-8 44% 51% 2022 %M/E 35% 48% Change M/E 21-22 -9 percentage pts. ........................................................................................ -5 % (State decline) 10 -2 percentage pts. ........................................................................................ -6% (State decline) oney-flipping cons have long been popular on Instagram and Twitter. But as TikTok’s popularity grows, so do the con artists. Watch out for this TikTok scam, which promises to turn a few hundred dollars’ worth of cryptocurrency into thousands in no time at all. BBB is seeing many new reports in BBB Scam Tracker related to this money-flipping scam. Here’s what you need to know. How the scam works You are scrolling through TikTok when you come across a video showing a pile of cash. The creator says they earned the stack of money in just a few days by investing in cryptocurrency. You may not know much about cryptocurrency, but this “investor” can help you get the same kind of return for a modest fee. THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 17 They would also appreciate donations of gently used children’s books. Please limit donations at this time to only fiction and children’s books; they do not have storage space for other genres or media. Please...clean and newer books only – no tattered pages, bad odors, stains or dirty covers! Books may be dropped off at the Main Circulation Desk during business hours. Please do not place donations in the outdoor book drops. Better yet, they have a 100% guarantee that they can triple your money in less than a week. When you contact the supposed investor, likely through WhatsApp, Telegram, or another messaging app, they will be polite and professional. They will ask you to send money – usually, a few hundred dollars to start – through a digital wallet service like PayPal, Zelle or Venmo. They may even ask you to purchase the cryptocurrency yourself and send it to them. Then, they “invest” your money in the stock market, where it allegedly starts multiplying right away. As always, the scam isn’t what it seems. When you try to get your money back, the scammer will claim you need to pay fees. At first, these amounts may Let’s hear it! Got an idea, passing thought or gripe you would like to share with The Saugus Advocate? I’m always interested in your feedback. It’s been six and a half years since I began work at The Saugus Advocate. I’m always interested in hearing readers’ suggestions for possible stories or good candidates for “The Advocate Asks” interview of the week. Feel free to email me at mvoge@ comcast.net. Do you have some interesting views on an issue that you want to express to the com.. 47% (down 2%) BBB warns of money-flipping scams M seem harmless. Since your few hundred dollars now turned into a few thousand, what’s the harm in spending a couple hundred in fees, right? Scammers try to extend this con for as long as possible to get as much money as they can. They may ask for fees several times, always promising you will get much more back than what you are spending. If you question them, they may resort to scare tactics, telling you that if you don’t pay, you’ll miss out on the giant return or that they can take legal action. Unfortunately, any money you send will end up in the scammer’s pockets. You won’t be getting a return on your investment, and you won’t be getting your initial deposit back either. munity? Submit your idea. If I like it, we can meet for a 15to 20-minute interview over a drink at a local coffee shop. And I’ll buy the coffee or tea. Or, if you prefer to continue practicing social distancing and be interviewed from the safety of your home on the phone or via email, I will provide that option to you as the nation recovers from the Coronavirus crisis. If it’s a nice day, my preferred site for a coffee and interview would be the picnic area of the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. Growth .. 45% (up 12 points)

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 7, 2022 Page 19 S eninior enior eniorenior o by Jim Miller Auto Aids That Make Driving Easier and Safer Dear Savvy Senior, Do you know of any car gadgets that can help older drivers? I drive a 12-year-old car and have arthritis in my neck, back and knees which limits my mobility making it more diffi cult to get in and out of the car and look over my shoulder to backup. Almost 80 Dear Almost, To help keep older drivers safe and extend their driving years, there are a number of inexpensive products you can purchase that can easily be added to your vehicle to help with many different needs. Here are some popular auto aids to consider. Entry and Exit Aids For mobility challenged seniors who have a diffi cult time entering and exiting a vehicle – especially cars that are low to the ground or high vehicles such as SUV’s or pickup truck’s – there are a variety of support handles and special seat cushions that can help. Some examples include the Stander (stander.com) “HandyBar” ($40), which is a portable support grab bar that inserts into the U-shaped striker plate on the doorframe, and the “CarCaddie” ($20), a nylon support handle that buckles around the top of the door window frame. Stander also has an “Auto Swivel Seat Cushion” ($40), that rotates 360 degrees to help drivers and passengers pivot their body into and out of their vehicle. Rear Vision Improvements To help those with neck and back range of motion problems, which makes looking over the shoulder to back-up or merge into traffi c diffi cult, there are special mirrors you can add as well as back-up cameras. To widen rear visibility and eliminate blind spots, Verivue Mirrors (verivuemirrors.com) offers the popular “Universal 12-Inch Panoramic Rearview Mirror” ($13) that clips on to existing rearview mirrors, along with a variety of “Blind Spot Mirrors” ($5 for two), which are small convex mirrors that stick to the corner of the sideview mirrors. Another helpful device is the “Auto-vox CS-2 Wireless Backup Camera Kit” ($120, www. auto-vox.com). This comes with a night vision camera that attaches to the rear license plate, and a small monitor that mounts to the dash or windshield. When the vehicle is in reverse, it sends live images wirelessly to the monitor so you can see what’s behind you. Seat Belt Extenders For plus-sized people or those with mobility problems, there are seat belt extension products that can make buckling up a little easier. For example, Seat Belt Extender Pros (seatbeltextenderpros.com) offers vehicle-specifi c “Seat Belt Extenders” ($13 to $26) that fit into the seat belt buckle receiver to add a few inches of length, making them easier to fasten. They also sell a “Seat Belt Grabber Handle” ($8), which is a rubber extension handle that attaches to the seat belt strap to make it easier to reach. Gripping Devices If you have hand arthritis that makes gripping diffi cult or painful, consider the “SEG Direct Steering Wheel Cover” ($17) that fi ts over the steering wheel to make it larger, softer and easier to grip. And for help twisting open tight gas caps, the “Gas Cap & Oil Cap Opener by Gascapoff ” ($17) is a long-handled tool that works like a wrench to loosen and tighten gas caps. Many of these products can be found in your local auto supply stores or online at the manufacturer’s website or at Amazon.com. Just type the product name in the search bar to fi nd them. Professional Help If you need more assistance, consider contacting a driver rehabilitation specialist who are trained to evaluate elderly drivers and provide safety and driving equipment suggestions. In addition to the types of aids mentioned in this column, there’s also a range of adaptive driving equipment that can be professionally installed on a vehicle – like swing-out swivel seats, pedal extenders, hand controls and more – to help people with various disabilities. To locate a driver rehabilitation specialist in your area, visit ADED. net or MyAOTA.aota.org/driver_search. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. Roundtable Convening for Minority-Owned Businesses Coming to Gateway Cities to Elevate State Funding Opportunities BOSTON – October 4, 2022 – Commonwealth Corporation (CommCorp), in partnership with state and community-based organizations, is hosting a nine-part roundtable event series geared towards fostering meaningful access and upward mobility for minority-owned businesses in Massachusetts. This series, called “#LeadTheChange with Equity,” is being held in Gateway Cities and surrounding areas across the state. Each session is catered to a different audience based on target population demographics. Established under the Executive Offi ce of Labor and Workforce Development, Commonwealth Corporation is a quasi-public agency that fosters workforce equity in Massachusetts by delivering innovative and collaborative professional development solutions that help diverse communities and employers succeed. “The goal of these events is to highlight the importance of minority-owned businesses to our overall economy, because representation matters,” said Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Rosalin Acosta. “When we share information and engage each other in conversations about equity and how to overcome challenges as a community, we all benefi t. Through these roundtables, we hope to provide access to tools that will lead to business growth, increase diversity in workforce development, and encourage employers to apply for state funding through grants.” “The minority-owned business sector plays a critical role in reducing the unemployment rate nationally,” said Christine Abrams, President & CEO of Commonwealth Corporation. “However, language and cultural barriers, technology gaps, and the lack of existing credit lines make it challenging for minority entrepreneurs to get the help and funds they need to keep their doors open and staff on payroll–and the situation is only getting worse. Job creation, innovation, economic parity, and productivity in the country will suff er with the loss of Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs). As a result, CommCorp and our local partners are dedicated to aggressively addressing the constraints in place to ensure the short-term survival and long-term success of MBEs.” These events convene business and community leaders to engage with a panel of experts sharing information related to business growth, workforce development, and access to state funding. After the panel, participants engage in a presentation of existing resources and a roundtable discussion on the barriers in place for minority communities and how both event participants and partners can help structurally and systemically remove them. Josiane Martinez, CEO & Founder at Archipelago Strategies Group, is a speaker at two of the events geared toward Latinx Small Business Owners in Lawrence and Springfi eld. Martinez said, “Commonwealth Corporation is doing fantastic work to help minority-owned businesses across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts succeed and thrive by connecting them to available and benefi - cial resources. The roundtable events are a critical piece of the work because they bring business and community leaders together from a wide range of sectors so they can have conversations about doing work that can actually make a diff erence in the minority communities that most need our help. I am proud and honored to be a part of these events.” Partners for this event series include Supplier Diversity OfROUNDTABLE | SEE PAGE 22 - 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. ES22P2781EA Estate of: MARY C. MIHALJAN Also known as: MARY MILHAJAN Date of Death: 02/28/2022 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by: Stephen Dragotakes of Medfield, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Stephen Dragotakes of Medfield, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 11/14/2022. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Frances M. Giordano, First Justice of this Court. Date: October 03, 2022 PAMELA A. CASEY O’BRIEN REGISTER OF PROBATE October 07, 2022

Page 20 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 7, 2022 ditional colors of candy corn? 9. On Oct. 3, 1990, what country reunified? 1. On Sept. 30, 1961, Jackson County, Oregon, paid a London tea firm for its part of what debt? 2. Following soon after the 1929 introduction of canned pumpkin in the USA, what seasoning was first marketed? 3. On Oct. 1, 1979, what Pope began a U.S. tour in Boston? 4. What country originated the recipe for apple pie? OBITUARIES Grace (Spadoni) Ferri D’ANGELO, Carol M. (Molea) 5. October 2 is Name Your Car Day; what is the name of the car in the movie “The Blues Brothers”? 6. What poet born in Haverhill, Mass., wrote “The mug of cider simmered slow, / The apples sputtered in a row, / And, close at hand, the basket stood / With nuts from brown October’s wood”? 7. Who is Europe’s last Queen (of Denmark)? 8. What are the three traO f Lynnfield, formerly of Everett, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family.She was 62 years old.Carol was born in Everett and lived in Lynnfield for many years.She had a Master’s Degree in Education and taught the fifth grade in the Town of Saugus prior to her retirement.Beloved wife of George A. D’Angelo for over 29 years.Dear and devoted daughter of the late Lorraine (McDonald) and Phillip Molea, Sr. Loving sister of Paul Molea and his wife, Theresa, Lynne Mitton and her husband, John and the late Phillip Molea, Jr. and his surviving wife, Catherine.Dear daughter-in-law of Janet D’Angelo and the late Alfred.Sister-in-law of Mary and Your Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $200 per paper in-town per year or $150 per paper out-of-town per year. Name_________________________________________ Address_______________________________________ City_______________ State_______ Zip ____________ CC# _______________________________ Exp. _____ Sec. code____ Advocate (City):___________________ Clip & Mail Coupon with Credit Card, Check or Money Order to: Advocate Newspapers Inc. PO Box 490407, Everett, MA 02149 O f Saugus.Formerly of the Northend, passed away at home on Oct 1 at the age of 72. Born in Boston on March 24, 1950 to the late Nicholas and Lucy (Macri). Beloved husband of Beatrice (Gallivan) Papa. Devoted father of DeAnna Papa Venezia and her husband Joel of Tewksbury. Dear Brother of Maria Milso and her husband John of East Bridgewater. Loving grandfather of Isabella and Angelina. Cherished uncle of John Milso and his Wife Jenni10. What is Cli-Fi? 11. According to Guinness World Records, what is the “most tracked flight in history”? 12. On Oct. 4, 2002, what new bridge in Boston was dedicated? 13. In 1952, Queen Elizabeth II met what “tramp” who holds the record for the “film star with the most biographies”? 14. Which U.S. president’s first language was Dutch? 15. Meatspace is a new word that means the opposite of what word Dan Doherty and David D’Angelo.Carol is also survived by several loving nieces, nephews, and friends.Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Carol’s visiting hours in the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, 65 Clark St. (Corner of Main St.) Everett, Thursday, October 6 from 4-7 p.m.Parking with attendants on duty. Nicholas J. Papa meaning the online world? 16. On Oct. 5, 1902, Larry Fine was born; he was part of what comic group? 17. What are October’s two birth flowers (which start with the letters C and M)? 18. In what state would you find the Katy Freeway, which has 26 lanes and is the USA’s widest road? 19. What German city has had an Oktoberfest since 1810? 20. October 6 is National Coaches Day; who has the record of the most NFL playoff coaching wins (31)? fer of Medford, and Kristen Rotondo and her husband Frank of East Bridgewater. Nick retired as manager of distribution operations from the post office where he worked for 39 years. He played football as quarterback in school and loved watching the patriots. He also loved traveling to Las Vegas often. In retirement he enjoyed golfing with his brother-in-law John. He will truly be missed. A Visitation was held at the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home, 128 Revere St, Revere on Wednesday, October 5.Funeral Service from Buonfiglio Funeral Home on Thursday followed by a funeral mass at the Immaculate Conception Church in Revere. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Private Interment. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Nicholas name to either Dana Farber or St Jude. Norman B. Marshall O f Saugus.Age 84, died on Saturday afternoon at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Mary (Thibeau) Marshall with whom he shared 65 years of marriage. Born, raised and a lifelong ANSWERS resident of Saugus, Norman was the son of the late John Harrington Marshall and Hilda (Wolfe) Marshall. A graduate of Saugus High School Class of 1955, he was the proprietor of All Star Fuel for many years. An avid boater and swing dancer, he was a life-time member of the Volunteer Yacht Club and the Saugus Lions Club. Besides his wife, he is survived by his three children: Laura Marshall and her fiancé Donald Follett of Saugus, Ben Marshall and his wife Maureen of Haverhill and Kelley Shea and her husband Rick of Norwood. He was the grandfather of Lee, Katelynn, Amanda, Ryan, Sydney and Rick Jr. and the great grandfather to Ashlynn, Brooklyn, Brody, Landon, Asher and Ensley. He was the brother of Marilyn Falasca of Saugus, Edwin Marshall & his wife Jean of Saugus and the OBITS | SEE PAGE 22 1. The tea that was thrown overboard during the Boston Tea Party by the Sons of Liberty 2. Pumpkin pie spice 3. Pope John Paul II 4. England 5. The Bluesmobile 6. John Greenleaf Whittier 7. Margrethe II 8. Orange, yellow and white 9. Germany 10. Fiction about climate change 11. “The flight carrying Queen Elizabeth’s coffin to London” 12. Leonard P. Zakim Bridge 13. Charlie Chaplin 14. Martin Van Buren 15. Cyberspace 16. The Three Stooges 17. Cosmos and marigold 18. Texas 19. Munich 20. Bill Belichick

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Page 22 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 7, 2022 OBITS | FROM PAGE 20 late Jack Marshall and Lois Seely. Mr. Marshall was the brother-in-law of the late Edward Falasca. Relatives and friends were invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., Saugus, on Thursday. A funeral will be held from the funeral home on Friday at 9:30 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at Blessed Sacrament Church, 14 Summer St., Saugus at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of fl owers donations in his memory may be made to Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave., Salem, MA 01970 or the Saugus Alumni, P.O. Box 1305, Saugus, MA 01906. Timothy S. Millea, Sr. A ge 54, of Sanford, Maine, formally of Saugus, MA passed away peacefully on September 10, 2022 surrounded by his son, Timothy, Jr. and his daughter, Paige, their mother, Kelly, his brother, Kevin, sister, Suzanne Millea Flickinger, and his parents Everett (Butch) and Dorothy Millea. A Celebration of Life will be ROUNDTABLE | FROM PAGE 19 fi ce, Association of Latino Professionals for America, Black Economic Council of Massachusetts, EforAll, Center for Women & Enterprise, Black and Brown Wall Street, Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce, Black Economic Council of Massachusetts, Inc. (BECMA), WesternMass Economic Development Council, Black Owned Brockton and Amplify Latinx. “We’re proud to be a partner for this important series,” said Bill McAvoy, Executive Director of the state’s Supplier Diversity Offi ce (SDO). “At the SDO, we strive WOULD YOU LIKETO KNOWABOUTCOMING SOONPROPERTIES? CALL NOW 781-558-1091 mangorealtyteam.com 38 Main St. Saugus 20 Railroad Ave. Rockport (781) 558-1091 OPENPEN 6 Harrison Ave HOHOUSEUSE Saugus, MA 01906 10/8 Sat 12-2pm & 10/9 Sun 11-1pm Equity Seekers take note. Here is a great opportunity to get into the Saugus Housing Market. Owned by the same family for over 70 years and located on a nice level lot. It could use a new kitchen, bath and new roof. Living Room has a fireplace, 1 car garage, level yard. Desirable neighborhood close to major routes and more......$449,000 SAUGUS Spectacular sun-filled Colonial with exceptional flow and robust space. Details matter and this lovely home is brimming with beautiful woodwork, trim and much character. The open concept kitchen offers stainless appliances and plenty of granite tops which flows to living room and inviting fireplace which leads to double door going onto the deck. Balancing things off on the second floor are 3 generous bedrooms. The main bedroom has a large sitting room, main bath all leading to a spacious roof top balcony. Large driveway, level yard, 1 car garage and more. Did I mention easy access to public transportation, 20 minutes from Boston, and proximity close to shopping malls and restaurants? Saugus is an energetic town featuring new schools, and low property taxes. Something this sweet will not last. Rather than just a home, this property offers a lifestyle........$699,000 AMESBURY SAUGUS SAUGUS held at The Cliftondale Congregational Church on 150 Essex Street in Saugus on Saturday, October 22nd at 11:00 AM, followed by a gathering at the Saugus Elks on 401 Main Street. Come share your favorite memories, laugh, cry and remember a man who is greatly missed by his friends and family. In lieu of fl owers, donations in Timothy’s memory may be made to: The Friends of Hyder Family Hospice House, 285 County Road, Dover, NH 038209. Friendsofhyderhispicehouse,org or to your favorite charity. for fairness and equity for diverse and small businesses and in giving everyone a chance at success, and that is exactly what Lead The Change is all about.” Upcoming events include LGBTQ+ Owned Business Roundtable, taking place Wednesday, October 26th, 3:00 p.m.– 4:30 p.m. at the MA LGBT Chamber of Commerce, 122 Pleasant Street, Suite 107, Easthampton; and Black-Owned Business Roundtable, Tuesday, October 18th, 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. at Brockton Community Access, 1 North Main Street, Brockton. To register for this event series, visit www.commcorp.org/mbrt. Opportunity Is KNOCKING Don't Wait Too Long to Answer I would love to help ensure you get the most money for your home in the least amount of time for you and your family. CALL ME FOR A PRE-LISTING CONSULTATION 617-877-4553 Turnkey awaits for new owner. Spectacular sun-filled 3 bedroom ranch that boasts gleaming hardwood floors throughout, including central air. The open concept kitchen offers stainless appliances and plenty of granite counter tops, stainless appliances, center island that flows into the dining area and open concept of large living room. If you want a home within a suburban feel that offers a deck, shed, level fenced yard, driveway, dead end and more! This lovely property abutts Middle School and Bike Trail ....$579,000 AMESBURY Great Location! Brick Front, This 2 family home, is situated on a dead end street. Both units offers washer and dryer hook up, rental in lower level, and extended living area. Two decks overlook inground pool, and cabana w/kitchen. Fenced in yard, along with 2 car driveways, Close to all major routes, Logan Airport, Boston and more ...........$839,000 This private townhouse offers so much. The main level boasts an eat in kitchen, living room and 3 generous bedrooms on 2nd floor. Lower level could be categorized as ground level offers a large family room or bedroom with a full bath. 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