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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