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SAUGUS Daylight Savings Ti me Ends - Fall Back One Hour Satu rday Night! OC C Vol. 24, No. 44 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net for incumbents A great year Saugus voters decide to keep most of their top elected leaders in 2021 Town Election By Mark E. Vogler his was an election where incumbent office holders seemed to have a decided edge – a complete reversal from two years ago. In Tuesday’s election, voters reelected 10 of the 11 candidates who ran town-wide campaigns: • Despite facing fi ve challengT ers, all fi ve selectmen held onto their seats by comfortable margins. Anthony W. Cogliano, Sr. fi nished as the top vote-getter for the second straight election, claiming the honor to serve as board chair for two more years. • Four of the fi ve School Committee members, who replaced the incumbent committee members two years ago, won another term. Only Committee Member Arthur Grabowski failed to get reelected, fi nishing last in a fi eld of seven candidates – 429 votes behind his nearest competitor. • Veteran Housing Authority Chair William B. Stewart beat his nearest opponent by 384 votes in a three-way race to win his third four-year term. Thirty-eight of the 41 incumbent Town Meeting members won reelection in their respective races in the 10 precincts. There will be 12 new Town Meeting members joining the 50-member body after this week’s biennial town election. Only 4,042 of the town’s 20,362 registered voters – 19.85 percent – turned out for this week’s election. Just two years ago, voters decided they wanted a completely new School Committee while replacing three of the fi ve selectmen in an election which reflected an anti-incumbent atmosphere. But this year, voters seemed to embrace the incumbent offi ce holders in most instances. With the COVID-19 pandemic overlapping the previous two-year term of the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee, the town faced some major challenges. And there seemed to be a preference to maintain continuity in local government. “I’m really thrilled to have the same board return,” Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree told selectmen at a brief organizational meeting on Wednesday (Nov. 3) night, following the swearing-in ceremony. Crabtree noted that a turnover in elected town leaders can slow down the process of local government. In some cases, the manager has to spend time training new selectmen, Published Every Friday but with an experienced board, there’s more continuity in government. The manager doesn’t have to spend time training new selectmen on various projects. The current board has already gone through a learning curve and is in a better position to proceed on projects. “I really think there’s a lot we can do,” Crabtree said. Cogliano agreed with the town manager that the current board is better positioned to tackle important projects. “We shouldn’t miss a beat,” Cogliano said. INCUMBENTS | SEE PAGE 14 Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree at swearing in ceremony for Board of Selectmen this week. Selectmen recently gave him a good evaluation. See story on page 11. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE Regular Unleaded $3.259 Mid Unleaded $3.299 Super $3.419 Diesel Fuel $3.449 "43 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2021 KERO $3.81 DEF $3.49 9 Diesel $3.039 9 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS D O TE CAT 781-233-4446 Friday, November 5, 2021 Two More Years Together BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: Saugus voters decided at Tuesday’s (Nov. 2) biennial town election that they want the same Board of Selectmen presiding at Town Hall for the next two years. Pictured from left to right, getting sworn in on Wednesday by Town Clerk Ellen Schena, are Selectmen Debra C. Panetta, Anthony W. Cogliano, Sr., Jeff rey V. Cicolini, Corinne R. Riley and Michael J. Serino. After fi nishing as the top vote-getter for the second straight town election, the board elected Cogliano to again chair the board. Selectmen also decided by unanimous vote that Panetta, with the second most votes, will be the vice-chair. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Happy To Be Working With This Board Prices subject to change Fill Up & Save! Fall is Coming! FLEET

Page 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021 Teaming up with the town manager: the chair’s priority project Cogliano tabs agreement with Win Waste Innovations as his “Number One issue” to close out year By Mark E. Vogler W ith the town’s biennial election season finally over, Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony W. Cogliano, Sr. says he hopes to complete one more project in the remaining weeks of this year. “The Number One issue for me – I want to get the Wheelabrator Committee to finalize the agreement,” Cogliano said in an interview before Wednesday (Nov. 3) night’s swearing-in ceremony of the reelected Board of Selectmen. “I’d like to present it to the Board of Health by the end of the year, and I think we can wrap Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 Lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net it up over the next month,” Cogliano told The Saugus Advocate. “Certainly, there’s something in this for everybody, and I think we can wrap this up over the next month. This is something I have worked hard on over the past two years. And I’d like to see us get something done,” he said. In a wide-ranging interview, he sat in the second floor auditorium at Saugus Town Hall. Cogliano said he is proud of the team effort put forth by the current Board of Selectmen as they battled through nearly two years of COVID-19-related issues. With everyone reelected to another two-year term, Cogliano said, he’s looking forward to the board achieving some great accomplishments over the next term. He said there’s good chemistry between each of the members and they enjoy a good working relationship with Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree. But he thinks the board’s overall efforts are hampered because of the way they are electTEAMING UP WITH THE TOWN MANAGER: Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree recently received a good evaluation from the Board of Selectmen, and he said he’s “thrilled” to be working with them during another two-year term. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) ed every two years. “It’s absolutely ridiculous that five members of the Board of Selectmen run against each other every two years,” Cogliano said. “And, it’s got to stop,” he said. He amplified his position during Wednesday night’s organizational meeting, which followed the swearing-in ceremony. “The way we do elections in this town, it’s gotta change. We gotta change that. It should be a staggered election … I hope that changes at some point in the near future,” Cogliano said. By virtue of finishing as the top vote-getter among Board of Selectmen candidates, Cogliano earned the recommendation to serve as chair again. Selectman Debra Panetta, who finished with the second-most votes, nominated Cogliano for the chair’s position. That won unanimous support. Panetta received unanimous support as the new vice-chair of the board. Panetta said Cogliano’s suggestion that the board have staggered elections is an idea worth considering in the future. She also expressed optimism about the board’s hopes for the next two years. “We are so much better working together in unity. And we can get so much done,” Panetta said. Each of the selectmen expressed optimism over what members could achieve collectively during the next two years. Selectman Corinne Riley, who has served the last two years as the board’s vice-chair, urged those who didn’t get elected to continue to remain involved. “I look forward to working with this board and the town manager,” Riley said. Selectman Jeffrey Cicolini thanked all the candidates who did get involved in the election. “I want to thank all the people who put their names in the hat … We had some great candidates out there,” Cicolini said. He noted that voters had a tough choice. “I think this board is the right board to get it done,” Cicolini said of the new challenges selectmen now face. THIS WEEK ON SAUGUS TV Sunday, Nov. 7 from 9 to 11 p.m. on Channel 8 – “Sunday Night Stooges” (The Three Stooges). Monday, Nov. 8 all day on Channel 8 – “Movie Monday” (classic movies). Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 9 – Board of Selectmen Meeting from Nov. 3. Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 9 – Elected Official Swearing In Ceremony from Nov. 3. Thursday, Nov. 11 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 9 – Planning Board Meeting form Nov. 4. Friday, Nov. 12 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 9 – School Committee Meeting from Nov. 4. Saturday, Nov. 13 at 4 p.m. on Channel 9 – Board of Health Meeting from Nov. 1. 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***

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021 Page 3 ~ THE ADVOCATE ASKS ~ The 2003 Saugus Boys of Summer share their best Little League World Series memories Editor’s Note: Last Sunday (Oct. 31), 11 of the 12 members of that celebrated 2003 Saugus American Little League team which advanced to the U.S. championship game against Boynton Beach, Fla., at the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa., appeared at World Series Park in Saugus. They showed up to help their teammate Dario Pizzano, who organized a fundraiser for multiple sclerosis (Mission Stadiums for Multiple Sclerosis [MS4MS]). Pizzano, whose mother, Traci, has suff ered with MS for several years, has been actively involved in fundraising for MS4MS for the last two years. For this week’s edition, we decided to devote “The Advocate Asks” to Saugus’s most famous Little League team, which fi nished second in the U.S. and fourth in the world during the 2003 Little League World Series. We asked each of the players attending last Sunday’s event to talk about their most memorable moment during that baseball summer of 2003. Joe Kasabuski, who lives in San Diego, was unable to attend the event. Highlights of our interviews follow. Dario Pizzano, 30, of Hoboken, N.J.: He has completed his 10th season of professional baseball in the Minor Leagues as an outfi elder and fi rst baseman and still aspires to make it to the Major Leagues one day. He was a big star on the 2003 Little League World Series team, scoring the winning run in a 14-13 thriller over Richmond, Texas, to advance to the Final Four of the Little League World Series. “For me, scoring that winning run on Dave Ferreira’s swinging bunt and playing in that incredible game against Texas is the best memory – what an awesome feeling we all shared when we scored the winning run and moved on to the semibaseman on his hometown Little League World Series team. He now runs his family business: New Deal Fruit of Revere. He played for four years on the baseball team at Fisher College in Boston. “Just the diff erent experiences we shared as teammates – as I get older, it truly resonates that what we did was special. We’re still the same kids, just diff erent responsibilities now. But what we did that summer was remarkable.” Anthony DiSciscio, 30, of Saugus: He was the fi rst baseman and also played in the outfi eld. “The camaraderie and the TOGETHER AGAIN: Last Sunday (Oct. 31) was the latest encore appearance by the 2003 Saugus Little League World Series team, which made it all the way to the Final Four of that year’s championship series – Number Two in the United States. On Oct. 31, 11 of the 12 players on that team were recognized at the beginning of an MS4MS fundraiser at World Series Park. Pictured from left to right are Mike Scuzzarella, Anthony DiSciscio, Yano Petruzzelli, Tyler Grillo, Dave Ferreira, Craig Cole, Manager Rob Rochenski, Matt Muldoon, Coach Charlie Bilton, Tyler Calla and Dario Pizzano. Missing from the photo are Joe Kasabuski, Mark Sacco and Ryan Bateman. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) final round. We finished second in the U.S. and fourth in the world. And then there was the whole fun ride of getting there. We were all best friends who enjoyed playing baseball together and hanging out with each other. Living with the guys away from your parents, traveling around diff erent states while playing baseball was pretty darn special. Those were great times – and we’re still very close friends.” Tyler Grillo, 30, of Saugus: He was an outfi elder. “The best part of it for me was making good friends with all of these guys. It’s crazy years later, how good friends we still are. Great friends till this day.” Yano Petruzzelli, 30, of Methuen: He was the third life experiences with all of these guys – looking back, it’s still something very special to all of us.” Dave Ferreira, 31, of Saugus: He’s a construction worker of Local 22. He played in the outfi eld and drove in the winning run on a swinging bunt in a 14-13 win over Richmond, ASKS | SEE PAGE 4 We salute our veterans and thank them for their service and sacrifice. 100 Salem Turnpike, Saugus, MA 01906 win-waste.com

Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021 ASKS | FROM PAGE 3 Texas, to advance to the Final Four of the Little League World Series. He went on to play baseball at Fisher College in Boston. “Just the experience with all these boys – all of us great friends. Everybody still keeps in touch. Gotta remember that the parents supported us so much that summer – the parents not being able to work and traveling with us all summer. But it was definitely worth it.” Craig Cole, 30, of Saugus: He was the shortstop and pitcher on the Little League World Series team. He played a year of baseball at Bunker Hill Community College. He now works for the state Department of Revenue. “All of the fun I had with my friends and just being with my friends every day – we were close friends. I just wish it never ended. And today I’ve got two beautiful little boys.” Tyler Calla, 30 of Winchester: He was the catcher on the Little League World Series team. He is a Saugus 6th Grade STEM teacher and was recently named the varsity golf coach at Saugus Middle-High School. MARK SACCO: The first baseman and pitcher on the 2003 Saugus Little League World THE 2003 SAUGUS BOYS OF SUMMER: These 12 boys finished second in the United States and fourth in the world after making it to the semifinals of the Little League World Series. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) He played two years of baseball at Wheaton College. “It was really a dream come true. Everybody had a job to do. Everybody worked their butts off. We had three good coaches. It was a recipe for a really good Little League team.” Ryan Bateman, 31, of Saugus: He was a utility player. He works at a cafe and medical facility. “Having a great time with my friends and traveling around the country and meeting a lot of cool people.” Matt Muldoon, 30, of Plymouth: He was a pitcher and played first base. He went on to be a designated hitter and first baseman on the baseball team at Colby-Sawyer College in New London, N.H. He is now an account manager for a software company. “Just how fun it was and playing baseball with some real close friends and not knowing how close you would get to the championship. There is something special about a summer with your best friends – and we continue to enjoy it. I’m glad to be able to be here with the team – this time for Dario and his mom at this MS4MS event. She was a big part of that summer.” Rob Rochenski, of Amesbury: He was manager of the Saugus Little League World Series team. He’s a carpenter with a wife and three children. His dad still lives in Saugus. “My most memorable moment: I never realized how good we were until it was over. Every round that we made it to, we were the best in that round until we got to the semifinals. We finished fourth in the world and second in the United States. But we beat every team in the U.S. We beat the Boynton Beach, Fla., team earlier. But they beat us in the semifinals. Before we got to the Little League World Series, we were 18-1. It was just a great ride, and we haven’t missed a beat. We continue to stay in touch. I get invited to weddings and I’m seeing them raise their own children now. That’s pretty cool.” Mark Sacco, 30, of Saugus: He played first base and pitched on the Saugus Little League World Series team. He’s now a construction worker. “The chemistry of everyone working together – it was a great crew. We all played baseball together for years past. And we all gelled and had a hell of a season. We were a hell of a good team.” Charlie Bilton, of Rowley: He was a coach on the Little Series squad proudly recalled, “We were a hell of a good team.” (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) RYAN BATEMAN: The utility player on the 2003 Saugus Little League World Series team remembers most about the unforgettable summer “Having a great time with my friends and traveling around the country and meeting a lot of cool people.” (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) League World Series team. A 1967 Saugus High School graduate, he has been coaching baseball for 53 years. “As a unit, they were outstanding. Individually, they weren’t. But they put in the time. All they wanted to do was keep playing baseball. We pushed them really hard, and they were willing to put the work in. They had a dream that summer. It started out with 8,000 teams that summer, and we got down to the final two in the U.S. We had Boynton Beach in pool play, but they beat in the final [U.S.]. It was just an amazing experience for everyone involved. There were 40,000 people in the stands for the games. And there were buses of people coming down from Saugus.” Mike Scuzzarella, 31, of Saugus: He was a pitcher and played shortstop on the Saugus Little League World Series team. He’s an engineer and has ASKS | SEE PAGE 14

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021 Page 5 Vandalism hits World Series Park on Halloween (Editor’s Note: The following info is from a press release issued this week by World Series Park.) A fter a successful fundraiser for multiple sclerosis at World Series Park on Halloween, vandals struck the park between 7 and 8:30 p.m. Pumpkins left from the daytime event were smashed all over the place, and the snack bar serving door was pried open and a camera was stolen. The door was also left jammed. Eggs had been broken on the building. On Monday, Saugus Police were called to investigate. They will be looking at the surveillance video to try to identify those who caused the damage. “I can’t understand why people do such things,” said World Series Park Superintendent Bob Davis, who found the damage on Monday. “What do they get out of it? If we can identify those responGerry 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 SCENE OF THE CRIME: the World Series Park building that was broken into and vandalized on Halloween. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate). sible, we will ask for restitution and prosecution,” Davis said. “Our state-of-art cameras and security system should be able to identify those who vandalized and stole from our facility. How ironic, during the day we had a great community event at which we raised funds for a dreaded disease and at night these hoodlums come along and try to destroy the place. The video shows both boys and girls between the ages of 13 to 18. We intend to identify them.” Anyone who witnessed this vandalism or with knowledge of it is asked to contact the Saugus Police or Bob Davis at 781233-4555. Town Election 2021 H ere is a precinct-by-precinct breakdown of Tuesday’s election races for Town Meeting. The top five candidates win two-year terms in each of the town’s 10 precincts. In half of the precincts, each of the five candidates who ran got elected. Boldface marks the winning vote totals. Precinct 1 *Susan C. Dunn, 1 Summer Dr., 234 Mark J. Bell, 36 Pleasant St., 229 *Anthony Roger Arone, 26 Summer Dr., 221 *Christopher R. Jones, 4 Apple Ln., 212 *Assunta A. Palomba, 73 Appleton St., 193 Precinct 2 *Peter A. Rossetti, Jr., 6 Summit Ave., 259 *Joseph John Vecchione IV, 31 Wamesit Ave., 231 Christine M. Moreschi, 5 Western Ave. #1, 216 *Robert James Camuso, Sr., 27 Eustis St., 215 *Christopher P. Riley, 7 Oceanview Ave., 207 Precinct 3 *Arthur David Connors, Jr., 16 Springdale Ave., 183 Daniel Schena, 6 Seaview Ave., 176 Town Meeting races at a glance *Richard E. Thompson, 18 Laconia Ave., 169 *Rick A. Smith, 91 Hamilton St., 157 Annemarie E. Tesoro, 16 Glendale Ave., 156 Precinct 4 *Glen R. Davis, 220 Essex St., 116 *Stephen N. Doherty, 198 Essex St., 116 *Maureen E. Whitcomb, 212 Essex St. #102, 103 Robert C. Northrup, 234 Essex St., 91 *William L. Leuci, 35 Wilbur Ave., 85 *Andrew James Whitcomb, 212 Essex St. #102, 74 Precinct 5 *Pamela J. Goodwin, 85 Hobson St., 324 Jacklyn A. Hickman, 34 Biscayne Ave., 259 *Brendon H. Spencer, 299 Walnut St., 209 *Mary Frances Migliore, 29 Magnolia St., 207 *Ronald Mark Wallace, 54 Magnolia St., 196 Alex Manoogian, 38 Blueridge Ave., 192 Paul R. Arnold, 48 Walden Pond Ave., 147 Precinct 6 *Jean M. Bartolo, 47 Jackson St., 246 *Allen V. Panico, 35 School St., 207 *Kevin D. Currie, 26 Birch St., 206 Precinct 7 *Stephen F. McCarthy, 36 Susan Dr., 204 *Michael J. Paolini, 16 Alfred ELECTION | SEE PAGE 14 St., 219 Elisa LeBrasseur, 5 Sunnyside Ave., 214 *William S. Brown, 90 School

Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021 School sports stadium dedicated in memory of Coach Chris “Christie” Serino Guided countless student-athletes down the right path By Tara Vocino T he Saugus Middle-High School sports stadium was dedicated in memory of football, baseball and hockey coach Chris “Christie” Serino last Friday night at halftime during Senior Night. The Wickford Street resident died in 2012 from environmental cancer at the age of 63. The 1967 Saugus High School All American tri-sport athlete taught physical education for approximately 20 years and coached baseball, football and hockey, touching many players’ lives in the process. Former teammate Coach Robert Maccini, who paid his respects at Serino’s gravesite earlier that day, said Serino was a father figure to everyone. “He was the greatest hockey mind that ever was,” Maccini said. “He guided endless players and helped them not only graduate high school but enroll in college.” One of those students, James Quinlan, spoke publicly at the dedication about his guidance, adding that Serino was a father figure to him. “I never would have graduated high school if it wasn’t for him,” Quinlan said. “I very easily could have gone down the wrong path, but he taught me about life.” Cousin Thomas O’Connell said Serino had the “secret sauce,” a combination of a charismatic personality along with a unique coaching style. “He knew when to knock you MEMORY | SEE PAGE 7 In front of the Christie Serino Jr. Memorial Stadium sign: in front row, pictured from left to right: niece Raylyn Scuzzarella, granddaughter Bobbi Serino and grandsons Beckett and Braden Serino; in back row, pictured from left to right: brother-in-law Skip Glavin, sister Maddie Glavin, niece Courtney Glavin, brother Frank Serino, daughter-in-law Kristin Serino and sons CJ and Matthew Serino. Family members took a group photograph at half-time: In back, from left to right: son Matthew Serino, granddaughter Bobbi Serino, brother Frank Serino, grandsons Braden and Beckett Serino, daughter-in-law Kristin Serino, son CJ Serino, niece Jessica Serino-Cipoletta, brother-in-law Skip Glavin, sister Maddie Glavin, niece Raylyn Scuzzarella, cousin Ginny Neff and niece Courtney Glavin; in back, from left to right: fiancé Janaye Dion, grandson Kash Christie Serino and son Tony Serino. Speaker Michael O’Connell said his coach, cousin and mentor had the “secret sauce,” including having a charismatic personality, and he was a talented tri-sport athlete. During last Friday’s night Christie Serino Jr. Memorial Stadium dedication at the Saugus Middle High School Complex, James Quinlan said he and countless other players likely wouldn’t have graduated high school if it wasn’t for his mentor, Christie Serino.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021 Page 7 MEMORY | FROM PAGE 6 down and when to pick you up,” O’Connell said. “Everyone gravitated toward him.” Serino’s son Matthew said the family is honored to have a stadium named after his father. “Saugus meant the world to him,” Matthew Serino said. “[The complex] is a symbol of our rich athletic tradition; it is the excellence that he always strived for.” Christie Serino’s sister, Maddie Glavin, said the family is proud of the athlete that he was, adding that when he fought his courageous cancer battle, he didn’t want anyone to feel sorry for him. Christie Serino’s brother, Frank, said that when people met him, it’s like they’d known him for 10 years. Board of Selectmen Chairman Anthony Cogliano said Serino was his coach, mentor and friend. “He was the kind of guy you’d give 100% for...so I always gave 110%,” Cogliano said. “I loved him – as did all of his players – and I’m thrilled to have played a part in his dedication.” From left to right: Former selectman/Asst. Coach Scott Brazis, Board of Selectmen Chairman Anthony Cogliano and the late Head Coach Christie Serino. Cogliano received the Coach’s Award in 1984. (Courtesy photo, Anthony Cogliano) AUTOTECH Holding fl owers, family members listen to the heartfelt speeches. 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 Winter Inspection Service that includes: • Oil Filter Change • Anti-Freeze Check • Complete Safety Check Only $39.95 2012 KIA SPORTAGE All Wheel Drive, Most Power Options, Runs Great, Only 95K Miles, Warranty! TRADES WELCOME! $11,900 Serino’s son, Michael, said his father’s mottos were: “You play for the logo on the front of the jersey, not the name on the back” and “Never forget where you came from.” Selectman Michael Serino is Christie Serino’s fi rst cousin. The speakers, shown from left to right: son Michael Serino, cousin Thomas O’Connell and James Quinlan. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Financing Available! 1236 EasternAve • Malden EddiesAutotech.com (Most vehicles) 2010 NISSAN MAXIMA Loaded, Leather Interior, Just Serviced, Warranty, Runs Beautiful, Only 160K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! (781) 321-8841 • (617) 571-9869 Easy For Your Vehicle! $7,995 We Pay Cash Board of Selectmen Chairman Anthony Cogliano helped to organize the dedication.

Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021 THE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS By Mark E. Vogler H ere are a few tidbits that you might want to know about this week in Saugus. Veterans Day in Saugus The Saugus Veterans Council plans to hold its annual Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. next Thursday (Nov. 11) in Veterans Park, which is located at the intersection of Central and Winter Streets. Andy Biggio, a former veterans service officer for the Town of Saugus, who currently works as a police officer for the Town of Winthrop, is scheduled to give the keynote speech. Biggio is a published author who has written “The Rifle,” a book about World War II and veterans of the war. Veterans Day provides everyone the perfect opportunity to express their appreciation for fellow citizens who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces or, who are currently serving their country. It is a special holiday – not to be confused with Memorial Day, which honors those who gave their lives while serving their country – which is also known as Armistice Day. The World War I armistice was signed on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day in 1954. So, how about a few thousand shoutouts for all of the Saugus veterans as we pause to reflect on the holiday next week. DAR honoring veterans The Parson Roby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is taking orders for American flags to be displayed at the Saugus Town Hall lawn on Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11, from 8 a.m. to noon. Each flag purchased will list the full name and rank of service, branch of service, and years served, if known. Otherwise, whatever knowledge you have will be included on the tag. Each flag will be tagged with the information you provide, either In Memory of, if deceased, or In Honor of, if still living (An example: “In Memory of Ensign Paul Jones, US Navy 1980-1995”), and several members of the DAR will place them on the lawn. At noontime, you may pick up your flag and place it on the grave of the veteran or give it to the veteran you are honoring, if living, to thank them for their service. The DAR is a women’s group service organization honoring the American Flag and our veterans, and a part of their work is promoting history, education and patriotism. Please send your requested information, along with a check for $5.00 made out to the DAR Parson Roby Chapter, to Ms. Linda Ross, DAR, 88 Main St., Saugus, MA 01906. If you require further information, please call Charlotte Line, Regent, Saugus Parson Roby Chapter, at 781-820-7815. Everybody can be a winner The voters of Saugus have spoken, at least for another two years, as to how their town and public education system will be governed. Congratulations to those candidates who were elected or reelected to seats on the Board of Selectmen, the School Committee, the Housing Authority and the 50-member Saugus Town Meeting. And hats off and good luck to those candidates who didn’t get elected, but contributed to the betterment of their community – just by running a good race. Run again in the next election and keep running until you win. Don’t get discouraged. Or use this electoral experience as a springboard to greater volunteer involvement in various public service opportunities which are out there for the asking. Check out the vacancies on various boards and committees and participate in your hometown local government. The town manager, Board of Selectmen and Saugus Public Schools will surely welcome anyone who wants to get involved in helping Saugus to serve its people better. So, get involved. ing to watch, especially for Red Sox fans. Everybody in Red Sox nation loved Jerry. And we will all miss him. Legion Hall Fridays for breakfast! Great news for people who enjoy the Friday morning breakfasts at the Saugus American Legion Cpl Scott J. Procopio Post 210. Legion Hall, which is located at 44 Taylor St., has resumed its Friday breakfasts and will continue through the last Friday in May of 2022. The buffet breakfast is served at 8:00 a.m. for a donation of $7. Take-out roast beef at St. John’s If you have a hankering for roast beef, check out St. GUESS WHO GOT SKETCHED! 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 correctly identifies the Saugonian who was sketched between now and Tuesday at noon 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 Dunkin’ at the 1204 Broadway Saugus location on Route 1 North. 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”) A 60-pound loss About a year ago this time, I pressed my brother Wayne’s doctor to make a referral to a dietician so he could enhance his health by dropping some pounds. Wayne will be 70 by year’s end and really needed to make adjustments in his diet. At one point, I had concerns about him going over the 400 mark. That’s more weight on his knees and legs and extra stress on his heart. Well, I’m happy to report that his doctor found Wayne a dietician who he has been meeting with every two to three months. She and the doctor have also encouraged the staff at the assisted living place where my brother lives to encourage him to make better food choices. Just a few weeks ago, Wayne’s weight dropped to 313 – a 60 pound drop over the past year. We have set a new goal for the new year – to get the weight under 300 and eventually under 275 – and to keep it off. Farewell Jerry During my final two years at Joseph Case High School in Swansea (Class of 1970), I got to watch a gifted baseball player my age play for our rival Somerset High School. I knew back then – and pretty much everybody did who followed the old Narragansett (or “Narry”) Baseball League – that Jerry Remy was headed places after he graduated in 1970. As a sports correspondent for the Somerset Spectator Press weekly newspaper in 1969 and 1970, I had the privilege of covering Somerset when they played Case in baseball. And as a sports writer, I assumed the role of official scorer at many of the games played. Years later, after Remy became a Major Leaguer and later became the great baseball analyst for the Boston Red Sox games, I used to joke with friends that I probably cost Jerry Remy the Narragansett League Batting title by giving a catcher on my team a few cheap hits that should have been scored as errors. Jerry’s promising baseball career ended too early. But it opened the door for a much better career as a great analyst who covered Red Sox baseball games on TV. On my drive to Saugus last Sunday to interview the 2003 Saugus Little League World Series team, I was saddened to hear on the radio that Jerry Remy had died in his seventh bout with cancer. Jerry was the guy who added another dimension to baseball TV coverage that just made the game more fun and interestJohn’s Episcopal Church tomorrow (Saturday, Nov. 6) from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The church, which is located near the Saugus Iron Works, is sponsoring a roast beef dinner – pick up and go. MEG Holiday Craft Fair Nov. 14 Come and enjoy the 2nd annual MEG Holiday Craft Fair, on Sunday, Nov. 14, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the MEG Building at 54-58 Essex St. in Saugus. Admission is free. The craft fair features handmade wreaths, personal gifts, Christmas decorations and many special crafts perfect for gift giving For further information contact Kathy at 671-2312842 or Patty at 781-983-3979. The Marleah Elizabeth Graves (MEG) Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the historic Cliftondale school. The Turkey Trot is back! The annual Turkey Trot – a popular race that’s been going for more than 20 years – returns to Breakheart Reservation after health concerns about COVID-19 led to its cancellation last year. This fun race, which usually draws 125 to 150 participants from surrounding towns, is usually held the Sunday before Thanksgiving and offers a great chance to win a turkey for that holiday meal. It’s also a great chance to get outside and enjoy some nice fall weather. The race this year is set for Sunday, Nov. 21, beginning at 10 a.m. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. This year’s event features a 5K run or 3K walk on mixed terrain, rain or shine! A $10 donation is requested to enter. Proceeds are used by the Friends of Breakheart for park activities and future events. Turkeys will be awarded to the fastest male and female runners. Raffle prizes are open to all who donate. This year’s sponsors include the Friends of Breakheart Reservation, Peter A. Rossetti Insurance, Stop & Shop Saugus, MP Realty Group, Nazzaro Family and Val Kappa Art. For more information, please call 781-233-1855. Stumped by the Sketch Artist Sorry to say, we have no winner to congratulate for making a correct guess in identifying last Friday’s Sketch. But here’s the answer, provided by the person who goes by the name of “The Sketch Artist”: “The answer to last week’s sketch is very Artistic & talented Susan Moriello Curry. “Susan is a 1985 Graduate of Saugus High. Susan created the ‘Be Like Georgie’ Saugus Event last year during the early days of the pandemic. It involved putting bears up in windows during all this social distancing so kids could spot the bears out on drives or walks. Georgie is Susan’s teddy bear given to her over twenty-five years ago by her Father George Moriello (of George’s Barbershop) who passed on. “This bear activity helped many little ones feel secure again. The parents were joining in and having just as much fun looking to spot bears! “It was nice to see families out for bike rides enjoying the weather and on adventures to spot bears! “These uncertain times shook many children up emotionally and Susan provided an outlet of fun hapTHE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS | SEE PAGE 9

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021 Page 9 THE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS | FROM PAGE 8 py times with parents involved. Susan created comforting times for children to be looking for bears … Many families were creative putting up scenes and displays with the bears in the windows for all to see and join in with Susan. “This all happened because of Susan’s idea and efforts she put forth. Susan was like a ray of sunshine in dark dismal skies to these kids and parents. “Susan who not only started a Be like Georgie facebook (to showcase bear sightings and fun things for families and children); she also sparked whole towns to get involved and City Hall too! Saugus Town Hall proudly displays Hope the bear! … Hope the Town Hall bear was donated by the Ricupero Family to inspire Saugus with Joy & Hope! “How cool is that! Susan Moriello Curry is a Marketing & Social Media Specialist and Founder of AdScoop. net (executive virtual Marketing) “Thank you Susan for All you do, you surely do shine! “Yours Truly, The Sketch Artist” This week’s special “Shout-Outs” We have a few “Shout-Outs” to share this week from loyal Saugus Advocate readers. The first one is from Shirley Bogdan: “The Saugus American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 210 met recently to pack up Christmas gifts for the veterans at Chelsea Soldiers Home. The Auxiliary has been collecting sox, underwear, pajamas, sweatpants, shirts, woolen hats, scarves, knitted lap robes etc. during the year. The girls boxed up 347 gifts with a value of $4,576.00. “Hopefully we will be able to deliver these gifts personally but if COVID restrictions are still in place these boxes will be delivered to the hospital’s front door! “After a COVID delay, the Auxiliary held a successful pasta dinner in September. We also participated in the flagging of graves for Memorial Day, Gordon Shepherd’s Civil War project at the cemetery, the POW/MIA ceremony, the World Series Lightening ceremony, and a private visit to the USS Constitution. The Auxiliary meets on the third Monday of the month at 12:30 P.M. at 44 Taylor Street from March until November. President Eleanor Gallo extends a warm welcome to anyone to come down and meet with us.” If you want to help, call Shirley at 781-233-1677. Jeanie Bartolo, who is a prolific “shout-out” artist and is the one who instigated this special feature in “The Sounds of Saugus,” offers two this week: “The first one is a repeat of a Shout Out from 2 years ago: ‘I think some after-election comic relief is needed. So I thought that a “Shout Out” should go to all the LAWN SIGNS in town for the candidates who had one. These sturdy, trusty, hard working LAWN SIGNS withstood sun, rain, wet leaves, winds AND a Nor’easter for their owners and have earned a well deserved rest and a Shout Out!’ “The second “Shout Out” is a huge thank you to our DPW Department for all their hard work cleaning up after last week’s Nor’easter. They truly did a great job. You guys are the best!!!” 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. “Night of the Living Dead” still playing The Theatre Company of Saugus wants folks to know that they can still get to see the ongoing production of “Night of the Living Dead” by Lori Allen Ohm – which is based on the 1968 horror film of the same name by George Romero and John Russo. If you missed the Halloween weekend performances, there are three chances to catch the show this weekend. It’s playing today (Friday, Nov. 5) at 8 p.m. and tomorrow (Saturday, Nov. 6), also at 8 p.m. And the final performance is Sunday (Nov. 7) at 2 p.m. The performances will be in person at the American Legion Post 210 at 44 Taylor St. in Saugus. Tickets are $20-25 and can be purchased in advance online, or you can buy at the door for a slightly higher rate (and no guarantee of seating). There is limited space, so please plan accordingly. This production is being codirected by Sean Perry and Matthew Garlin. Similar to the film, a mysterious radiation has turned the dead into flesh-eating zombies. The play focuses on seven people trapped in a farmhouse who are trying to deal with the impending doom from the attacking zombies and trying not to get on each other’s nerves too much and survive the night. One-Day Holiday Delay Due to Observance of Veterans Day The Town of Saugus announced that the trash and recycling collection will run on a one-day delay on Friday and Saturday of next week. There will be no collection on Thursday, Nov. 11, due to the Veterans Day holiday. Services will resume on a one-day delay on Friday and Saturday. The compost site will be open normal hours on Saturday, November 13, 2021, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The Town of Saugus would like to thank everyone for their cooperation. Please contact Solid Waste/Recycling Coordinator Lorna Cerbone at 781-231-4036 with any questions. Fall curbside leaf collection The Town of Saugus announced that fall curbside leaf collection will take place during the weeks of November 15–19 and November 29–December 3. 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 you are using barrels, 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. Please contact Lorna Cerbone at 781-231-4036 with any questions. Want to be a Knight? The Knights of Columbus is looking for new members to join. If interested in becoming a member of this local organization, please call 781-233-9858. Household Hazardous Waste Day – Nov. 13 Residents are invited to dispose of their household hazardous waste in an environmentally responsible manner during a collection event on Saturday, November 13, from 9 a.m. to noon. This event will be held at the Belmonte Upper Elementary School located at 25 Dow St. This year it 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 rain-or-shine 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. 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 car loads – 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 drop-off 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 Solid Waste/Recycling Coordinator Lorna Cerbone at 781-231-4036 with any questions. 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, providing information about the return of the program for the new school year.) Who we are: Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus (HS2) is a nonprofit group of volunteers helping to offset food insecurity in households. HS2 provides students/ families that 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 school on Fridays to take home. Bags include such items as peanut butter, jelly, a loaf of bread, canned meals/soups/tuna/vegetables, pasta/sauce, fruit cups, cereal, oatmeal, goldfish, pretzels and granola bars. To sign up to complete online form: https://forms.gle/gmMGguycSHBdziuE9. Want to partner with us? HS2 relies on donations to create take-home bags for a weekend full of meals. 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. We would love to partner with organizations, 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. 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. HS2 is accepting nonperishables to support the program. Items can be dropped off in a designated donation bin at the Saugus Town Hall lobby. Items have been carefully chosen and we ask that donations are not expired and come only from this list: – Macaroni & cheese, 7.5 oz. – Peanut butter, 15 oz. – Jelly (squeeze plastic bottles) – Canned vegetables (i.e., sliced carrots, green beans, peas, corn), 15 oz. – Canned tuna, 5 oz. – Canned chicken, 10 oz. THE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS | SEE PAGE 14

Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021 SAUGUS GARDENS IN THE FALL Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable By Laura Eisener W ith Veterans Day arriving next Thursday, it seems appropriate to reflect on the ginkgo trees growing at the entrance of the Veterans Memorial Elementary School on Hurd Avenue, especially since their golden fall foliage is hard to miss. Ginkgo or maidenhair tree (Ginkgo biloba) is one of the oldest plant species, having remained essentially unchanged over 200 million years, based on fossil examples. The most recognizable characteristic is the fan-shaped leaf with veins radiating outward from the petiole, rather than having a main central vein with smaller veins branching off of it, as trees such as maple have. Based on this and many other characteristics, scientists believe the ginkgo to be the “Missing link” in evolution between the gymnosperms (the botanical group which includes conifers) and the angiosperms (the botanical group which includes deciduous trees, such as maples and oaks and broadleaf evergreens like rhododendron). Despite the fact that its leaves outwardly resemble maidenhair ferns (Adiantum spp.) it is not considered closely related to the ferns. Classified among the gymnosperms, ginkgo has no close living relatives, although there is fossil evidence of some extinct relatives. Since it has no close near relations now, pests and diseases have not developed in association with it, and as a result ginkgos are extremely pest resistant. Some individual trees are believed to be over 1,000 years old. Often planted around temples and schools, ginkgos are very highly regarded in many Asian countries. Six ginkgos are among the approximately 170 trees that survived the atomic blast at Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. The ginkgo species produces male flowers on some trees and female flowers on others, similarly to holly (Ilex spp.). Female trees can only produce fruit if pollinated by nearby male trees. Since the fleshy outer portion of the fruit has an unpleasant odor (although the “nut” inside is edible), male trees are usually chosen for ornamental purposes. Nevertheless, when I examBRILLIANT FALL COLORS: This bright red and yellow leaf fell from a native red maple (Acer rubrum) at Breakheart Reservation. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) ined the trees at the Veterans School, four out of the six were producing small quantities of fruit, suggesting that these four are female but the other two are male and produce the pollen to fertilize the female trees. All the trees have very beautiful golden fall color. Unlike the gradual turning of color on many other trees, such as maples and sassafras, ginkgos often develop a very uniform shade of gold on all the leaves almost simultaneously, and they have the reputation that all the ginkgo leaves in one area fall in a single 24hour period. This is not always true, though, since some leaves on these ginkgos had dropped before our late October nor’easter, while others remained on the tree into early November. Also, the young ginkgo planted by the tree committee at the Lynnhurst School a few years ago was still completely green on Election Day, so it will still be a while before this one loses its leaves. Flowers that kept blooming through last week’s storms and can bounce back after a light frost are hydrangeas (Hydrangea spp.), roses, butterfly bush (Buddleia davidii), white snakeroot (Ageratina altissima), LATE BLOOMING FLOWERS: (Dendranthema ‘Sheffield Pink’ and a ground cover rose (Rosa ‘Apricot Drift’) in Lynnhurst. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) THE GINKGO GROVE at Veterans Memorial Elementary School becomes a glowing golden color in fall. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) FALL FOLIAGE AT ITS BEST: Spectacular color has developed on this sugar maple (Acer saccharum) on Jones Drive near Prankers Pond. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemum morifolium), Montauk daisy (Nipponanthemum nipponicum), Korean mum (Dendranthema spp.) and a few others. The last two are close relatives of chrysanthemums. Montauk daisy is a very late blooming perennial with classic daisy flowers: yellow discs and white rays. Of Korean mums (Dendranthema hybrids, formerly classed as Chrysanthemum koreana or Chrysanthemum zawadskii hybrids), the most popular variety is dendranthema ‘Sheffield Pink,’ which has yellow discs and pale peach or salmon rays. Its foliage looks and smells very much like that of its relative chrysanthemum, and botanists continue to argue whether they should be classed in separate genera or not. They are very hardy and their long stems make them good as cut flowers. For a short period in the late 20th century, most chrysanthemums were classed as dendranthema or dendranthemum, causing a great deal of controversy among taxonomists! Whatever we decide to call them, these composite flowers bring a lot of joy to the last months of the growing season! 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. GOLD ON THE GROUND: This fallen ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) leaf at Veterans Memorial Elementary School on Hurd Avenue shows the characteristic fan shape and radiating veins. The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) (Courtesy photo to

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021 Page 11 A public evaluation of the manager Crabtree gets “great” grades for the town’s fi nancial situation By Mark E. Vogler T he Board of Selectmen assembled last week – just fi ve days before the town election – for a public evaluation of Town Manager Scott Crabtree. The selectmen, who met for about a half hour with Crabtree, all gave rave reviews on how the town has prospered in fi scal affairs under the town manager’s leadership. “Our town is in great fi nancial condition,” Selectman Debra Panetta said during last week’s session, which was held in the fi rst fl oor conference room at Town Hall. “I like the way Scott works with the Finance Committee and Town Meeting,” she said. “Overall, our town manager has done a great job,” Panetta said. “I don’t think anybody can dispute the fi nancial shape the town is in,” Selectman Michael J. Serino said. He noted the $10 million stabilization fund, $4 million in free cash, the AA-plus bond rating and the grant money that the town has been receiving because of Crabtree’s management. Selectman Corinne Riley hailed completion of the school building projects, and the administrative consent order and the overall fi scal management as major achievements by Crabtree and his staff . At the same time, selectmen made it clear that the town manager does have his shortcomings. They mentioned that he could do a better job in the area of communications. For instance, Panetta said she would prefer to learn about town issues before she gets to read about them in the paper. Selectman Jeffrey Cicolini and other selectmen said there’s defi - nitely room to improve communications to town residents. But the town manager has demonstrated himself to be responsive while taking prompt action on issues that have been brought to his attention. And at a time when many communities are challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic, Saugus has been fl ourishing in its fi scal aff airs, according to Cicolini. In fact, Crabtree has excelled in initiating measures which have enabled the community to meet some of the COVID-19 challenges. He’s gone out and gotten help and other resources to protect the community from COVID-19, he said. Based on the town’s overall sound fi nancial condition, Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony W. Cogliano Sr. said Crabtree deserves a contract extension and has the town moving in the right direction. Cogliano would like to have monthly sessions with Crabtree to work on improving communications with the public. The Savings Bank hosts webinar on “Taking the Mystery out of a Company Retirement Plan” W akefield, Mass. – Taking the Mystery out of a Company Retirement Plan Including the Impact of the Current Financial Market will be the topic of the upcoming webinar presented by The Savings Bank (TSB) for customers and the public on Wednesday, November 17, beginning at 7 p.m. The webinar will be conducted by Andrew DiNuccio, Investment Officer and Manager of the 401(k) program at First Financial Trust, a TSB subsidiary. Andrew will share his knowledge and experience of the regulatory and fi nancial considerations involved in the 401(k) business, including his management of 401(k) departments and Saugus man sentenced for drug and fi rearm off enses A Saugus man was sentenced on Monday, Oct. 25 for drug and fi rearm off enses. Vinicius Teixeira, a/k/a “Vinny,” 31, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Chief Judge Dennis Saylor IV to three years in prison and three years of supervised release. On Sept. 14, Teixeira pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, including marijuana and psilocyn, and being a user of controlled substances in possession of a fi rearm and ammunition. In March 2019, a search of Teixeira’s residence recovered at least one kilogram of marijuana, more than 400 grams of mushrooms (dry) containing psilocyn, drug traffi cking paraphernalia and an American Tactical 9mm semiautomatic pistol containing 11 rounds of 9mm ammunition. his work with business owners to help them fi nd the best investment solution for their employees. He has also helped guide employees in customizing retirement plans to fi t their specific needs and risk tolerance. Andrew will present an overview of the fi nancial market in 2021 to date, factors aff ecting recent and future markets – including infl ation, political landscape, China, supply chain crunch, and cybersecurity – and expectations for the fi nancial market in 2022. 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Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021 Sachems fall to Winthrop on Senior Night By Greg Phipps O n a ceremonial evening when the school’s new football stadium was officially named, the Saugus Sachems could not carry the same uplifting vibe onto the field and ended up losing 22-0 to the visiting Winthrop Vikings in a Northeastern Conference battle last Friday night. The contest featured a halftime celebration in which the stadium was formally dedicated in honor of Christie Serino, Jr., whose son, Matthew Serino, is Winthrop’s athletic director. This year’s senior players were also recognized before the game. On the field, the Sachems once again struggled to mount any consistent offensive attack. The team’s opening drive was promising, as Saugus produced an 11-play march into Winthrop territory. But it eventually stalled and resulted in no points. Winthrop responded by scoring on a long pass play followed by a two-point conversion to forge ahead 8-0 after one period. The Sachems defense played well overall and stopped the Vikings deep in their Saugus territory late in the second quarter. That stand kept it close at 8-0 into the half. Winthrop drew blood again in the third quarter with a touchdown and extra-point kick to go up 15-0. The Vikings would tack on one more touchdown Saugus Head Coach Steve Cummings the most part. We just couldn’t get any breaks to go our way.” Quarterback Sean O’Rourke Senior quarterback Sean O’Rourke completed seven passes in last Friday’s Senior Night loss to Winthrop. (Advocate Photos by Greg Phipps) and extra point to close out the scoring. Sachems Head Coach Steve Cummings said the tone of the contest was set early. “When you move the ball down the field and don’t score, and then The COVID-19 Update Town reports 46 newly confirmed cases over the past week, according to town manager By Mark E. Vogler T he number of newly confirmed COVID-19 cases reported yesterday (Nov. 4) by the town over the last seven days was 46 – an increase of one over the previous week, according to Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree. The recently confirmed COVID cases raised the number of total cases to 5,079 since March of last year, Crabtree said in a press release yesterday. There have been 636 new cases over the past 10 weeks – an average of 63.6 per week. Meanwhile, there were no COVID-related deaths in Saugus over the past seven days, leaving the death toll linked to the killer virus at 79. “Our hearts and prayers go out to those families affected by this health pandemic,” Crabtree said. The newly elected Saugus Board of Selectmen hopes to continue the projects they began during 201921. Pictured from left to right, getting sworn in on Wednesday by Town Clerk Ellen Schena, are Selectmen Debra C. Panetta, Anthony W. Cogliano, Sr., Jeffrey V. Cicolini, Corinne R. Riley and Michael J. Serino. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) you give up a big pass play right at the beginning of the game, it’s tough to come back from that,” he told the press afterward. “I’m proud of the way our guys fought, and I thought we played some good defense for did complete seven passes for 71 yards, but the Sachems’ offense was pretty much kept in check – outside of the opening drive. Winthrop controlled the ball and ran off a lot of clock in the second half. Saugus fell to 0-8 on the season with a game at 1-7 Greater Lawrence Tech that was played Thursday night (after press deadline). The Sachems were hoping they could land in the win column for the first time in fall 2021. Saugus honored its 10 senior players prior to last Friday’s opening kickoff: They were Mekhi Coburn, O’Rourke, Ryan Mabee, Drew Gardiner, Mark MacEachern, Chris Porcaro, Tre Sanders, Kyle Hogan, Jake Camuso and Alejandro Ortiz. Cummings praised his senior contingent after the Winthrop game. “This wasn’t the year we wanted to have for them, but there’s no question that any success we have in the future will be because of how they handled this season and how they helped the young guys on the team.” Looking Ahead

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021 Page 13 Saugus girls’ soccer team makes postseason tourney W By Greg Phipps hat turned out to be a very up-and-down regular season for the Saugus High School girls’ soccer team culminated in a postseason bid. The Sachems captured the 33rd position in a field of 44 teams in the statewide Div. 3 tournament. Saugus ended the regular season with an overall 10-8 record (6-4 in the Northeastern Conference). It was a rollercoaster ride, as the team got off to a torrid 5-1 start before going 5-7 the rest of the way. Despite losing three of their final four regular season games, the Sachems showed an ability to hang with the better teams during that stretch. They lost a competitive 3-1 affair at highly ranked Danvers back on Oct. 18 and fell short in tight, low-scoring losses to playoff teams Marblehead (2-0) and Peabody (1-0) to close out their 18-game schedule. In general, Saugus was dominant in its 10 victories, outscoring the opposition by a 47-8 margin in those contests. The Sachems made the long trip to Cape Cod on Thursday (after press deadline) to take on the No. 32 Sandwich Blue Knights. Sandwich finished with an overall mark of 7-5-4. The winner of Thursday's game Saugus’s Carlie Salvo looked to shore up the defensive end as the Sachems took on Sandwich in the preliminary round of the Div. 3 playoffs on Thursday. (Advocate photos by Greg Phipps) Fitzgerald joins The Savings Bank as VP – Commercial Lender W AKEFIELD – Ed Fitzgerald has joined The Savings Bank (TSB) as Vice President – Commercial Lender. His new appointment marks his return to TSB, having served in the same capacity from 2008 to 2012. Fitzgerald brings nearly 20 years of commercial lending experience in a relationship management role to TSB. Most recently, he worked for another community bank, where he was responsible for developing and managing the expansion of the bank’s commercial portfolio and managing intake and cross-departmental coordination of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program. Over the years, Fitzgerald has been involved with financing investment real estate – mixed-use, multifamiSenior forward Jordan Morris was hoping to provide offensive spark in Thursday’s preliminary round contest at Sandwich. moved on to face top-seed Norwell in the opening round of the field of 32. That game was scheduled for Saturday. Boys miss playoffs The Saugus boys’ soccer team finished its season 5-13 overall and came up short of a postseason spot in Div. 3. The Sachems were 54th in the state power rankings, 10 positions shy of a tournament bid. ing, primarily in northeastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. In addition to his commercial lending role, Fitzgerald’s prior work assignments have included wealth management roles. Fitzgerald received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst Isenberg School of Management and his MBA, Management and Finance from Northeastern University. He and his wife, Gabriella, reside in North Andover. “The Savings Bank is pleased Ed Fitzgerald ly and commercial – and construction and development, as well as small business lendthat Ed has re-joined us as a Vice President and as a member of the Commercial Lending Department,” said TSB President/CEO Robert DiBella. “We look forward to having Ed on the TSB team again and wish him every success in this new position.”

Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021 INCUMBENTS | FROM PAGE 1 The fi rst Board of Selectmen’s meeting is set for Nov. 16. Board of Selectmen’s race at a glance 1) *Anthony W. Cogliano Sr., 2,439 2) *Debra C. Panetta, 2,116 3) *Jeff rey V. Cicolini, 1,755 4) *Corinne R. Riley, 1,710 5) *Michael J. Serino, 1,709 6) Elizabeth A. Marchese, 1,308 7) Domenic Montano, 1,250 8) Darren R. McCullough, THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 9 – Canned beans – Canned meals (i.e., soups, chili, SpaghettiOs, raviolis) – Fruit cups – Oatmeal packets – Cold cereal – Granola bars – Pasta – Pasta sauce (no glass) Let’s hear it! Got an idea, passing thought or gripe you would like to share ASKS | FROM PAGE 4 been coaching high school hockey and freshman high school baseball. “I’ll always remember the baseball part of it. But it was special with that group of guys. It was an experience that I will ELECTION | FROM PAGE 5 Rd., 199 *Robert A. Palleschi, 37 David Dr., 198 Stefano D’Anna, 44 David Dr., 192 *John George Chipouras, 10 Spring Ln., 175 Precinct 8 *William E. Cross III, 12 Pear1,191 9) Harold Young, 876 10) Leo M. Fonseca, Jr., 726 *Denotes incumbent Serino runs strong in school race School Committee Chair Thomas R. Whittredge fi nished as the top vote-getter, just as he did two years ago. But not far behind was former School Committee Member Vincent Serino, who fi nished as the runner-up. School Committee with The Saugus Advocate? I’m always interested in your feedback. It’s been over fi ve 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 community? Submit your idea. If I like it, never forget. We’ll go our own separate ways, but we’ll always have that experience to look back on ’til the day we die. For us, a lot of the experiences we shared after the World Series was special. We came home on Aug. 25 and on Aug. 27; we were throwing out the son St., 239 Vincent A. Serino, 15 Foster St., 236 *Anthony J. LoPresti, 75 Auburn St., 236 *Thomas E. Traverse, 46 Auburn St., 220 William Kramich, Jr., 12 Emory St., 157 Jason Kahn, 8 Robinson St., 156 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 race at a glance 1) *Thomas R. Whittredge, 2,090 2) Vincent A. Serino, 2,021 3) *John S. Hatch, 1,846 4) *Ryan P. Fisher, 1,807 5) *Joseph D Gould, 1,661 6) Leigh Michelle Gerow, 1,586 7) *Arthur Grabowski, 1,157 *Denotes incumbent Housing Authority race at a glance 1) *William B. Stewart, 1,426 2) Kristi A. Talagan, 1,042 3) John Cannon, 669 we can meet for a 15- to 20-minute interview over a hot drink at a local coff ee shop. And I’ll buy the coff ee 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 coff ee and interview would be the picnic area of the Saugus Iron Works. fi rst pitch at Fenway Park. We got to meet Nomar [Garciaparra], Manny [Ramirez], David Ortiz and all of the other Red Sox. Best days of my life … except for getting married to my wife Raylyn and having a little girl. My daughter Olivia is one year old.” Precinct 9 *Judith A. Worthley, 35 Juniper Dr., 222 *Robert J. Long, 26 Bennett Ave., 205 *Daniel M. Kelly, 15 Valley St., 164 *Katrina L. Berube, 14 Glen Rd., 157 Robert Strasnick, 365 Main St., 145 *John S. Cottam, 31 Juniper Dr., 138 Precinct 10 *Peter Z. Manoogian, Sr., 50 Ballard St., 234 *Peter Delios, 32 Spencer Ave., 190 Carla A. Scuzzarella, 8 Carr Rd., 189 *Martin J. Costello, 18 Bristow St., 139 *Darren S. Ring, 39 Ballard St., 128 *Steven C. DiVirgilio, 6 Pevwell Dr., 112 Vincent S. LoRusso, 6 Bailey Ave., 99 James A. Tozza, 12 Saugus Ave., 94 Editor’s Note: An asterisk (*) denotes incumbents or current members of the Saugus Town Meeting who ran for election on Nov. 2. S y Senior Tips and Tools for Family Sa e a i d Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any resources that off er help to family caregivers? I’ve been taking care of my 86-year-old mother and could use some help. Burned-Out Brenda Dear Brenda, Caring for an aging parent or other loved one over a period of time can be very challenging both physically and mentally. Fortunately, there are a number of tips and services you can turn to that can help lighten the load. Here are several to consider. Assemble a care team: A good first step is to put together a network of people including family, friends and even neighbors that you can call on to help out when you can’t be there or need a break. Tap local services: Many communities offer a range of free or subsidized services that help seniors and caregivers by providing things like home delivered meals, transportation, senior companion services and more. Call 211 to find out what’s available in your community, or call AARP’s caregiving resource center (877-333-5885), which provides referrals to local resources. Use respite: Respite services can provide short-term care to your mom so you can take some time off . To locate services in your area, try the ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center at ARCHrespite.org. Hire in-home help: You may want to consider hiring a part-time home-care aide that can help with things like preparing meals, housekeeping or personal care. Costs can run anywhere from $12 to $30 an hour depending on where you live and the qualification of the aide. To find help through an agency, use Medicare’s search tool Medicare.gov/care-compare. Or to find someone on your own, which is a more aff ordable way to go, try websites like Care.com or CareLinx.com. Use fi nancial tools: If you’re handling your mom’s fi nances, you can make things easier by arranging direct deposit for her income sources and set up automatic payments for her utilities and other routine bills. Also, consider setting up your mom’s online banking service at her bank so you can pay her other bills and monitor her account anytime. If you want or BY JIM MILLER Caregivers need help, there are professional daily money managers (see AADMM.com to locate someone) that can do it for you. They charge between $60 and $150 per hour. Also, if your mom is lower-income use BenefitsCheckup. org, a free, confi dential website that will help you locate fi nancial assistance programs that can help pay for her medications, utilities, health care, and other needs. Get insurance help: If you have questions about what Medicare or Medicaid covers, or about long-term care, your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) provides free counseling on all these issues. Call 877-8392675 or visit ShiptaCenter. org to locate a nearby counselor. You can also get help at Medicare.gov or by calling 800-633-4227, and through the Medicare Rights Center, which staff s a helpline at 800333-4114. Tap other resources: There are a number of other organizations you can draw on for additional information like the Family Care Alliance (Caregiver.org/family-care-navigator), which provides a stateby-state listing of caregiving programs and services; Caring.com, which off ers caregiving advice, senior housing information and online support groups; the Alzheimer’s Association (ALZ.org/care), which provides information unique to the challenges of dementia caregivers; and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (www.caregiver.va.gov), which off ers caregiver support services to veterans and even spouses of veterans. And, if you happen to be sharing care responsibilities with others, sites like LotsaHelpingHands.com and CaringBridge.org can help you coordinate together. Take care of yourself: Make your own health a priority. Being a caregiver is a big job that can cause emotional and physical stress and lead to illness and depression. The only way you can provide the care your mother needs is to make sure you stay healthy. 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. nior l f Senio F nir ior il

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021 Page 15 Beacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen A NOTE FROM BOB KATZEN, PUBLISHER OF BEACON HILL ROLL CALL: Join more than 22,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList—the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, Massachusetts politics, policy, media and influence in Massachusetts. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications selected by widely acclaimed and highly experienced writers Chris Van Buskirk and Keith Regan who introduce each article in their own clever and never-boring, inimitable way. MASSterlist will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Friday morning and will give you a leg up on what’s happening in the blood sport of Bay State politics. For more information and to get your free subscription go to: www.massterlist.com/subscribe. THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of October 2529. All the House roll calls are on the $3.82 billion package which spends the federal money the state received from the American Rescue Plan Act and the surplus left over from the state’s fiscal year 2021 budget on relief and recovery from the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic over the past 18 months. A LOOK BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE $3.82 BILLION FOR COVID RELIEF AND RECOVERY “DEBATE” All of the decisions on which representatives’ amendments are included or not included in the relief and recovery package are made “behind closed doors.” Or in the COVID-19 era, “behind closed Zoom meetings.” The vast majority of the more than 1,000 amendments proposed were on local projects for cities and towns in individual representatives’ districts and were bundled into consolidated “mega” amendments. There were four mega amendments and all but one, which had just one vote against it, were approved unanimously. There is no real “debate” on the House floor. Everyone who spoke on any of the consolidated amendments spoke in favor of them. The system works as follows: Individual representatives file amendments on several topics. All members then pitch their amendments to Democratic leaders who draft consolidated amendments that include some of the individual representatives’ amendments while excluding others. The categories of consolidated amendments relate to many subjects including programs for health and human services, education, housing, the environment, climate, economic development and jobs. Supporters of the system say that any representative who sponsored an excluded amendment can bring it to the floor and ask for an up or down vote on the amendment itself. They say this system has worked well for many years. Opponents say that rarely does a member bring his or her amendment to the floor for an up-or-down vote because that is not the way the game is played. It is an “expected tradition” that you accept the fate of your amendment as determined by Democratic leaders. Last week no member brought their individual amendment to the floor for debate and a separate roll call vote. Rep. Peter Durant (R-Spencer) was the only member who voted against one of the consolidated amendments—the one that added an estimated $26.6 million in spending on environment, climate and infrastructure. $3.82 BILLION FOR COVID RELIEF AND RECOVERY (H 4219) House 159-0, approved and sent to the Senate a $3.82 billion package which spends the federal money the state received from the American Rescue Plan Act and the surplus left over from the state’s fiscal year 2021 budget on relief and recovery from the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic over the past 18 months. The plan includes one-time investments in health and human services, education, housing, the environment including climate mitigation, economic development and jobs. The House added an estimated $174 million to the package through the passage of four mega-amendments. Provisions include $500 million to provide premium pay bonuses for low- and middle-income work7. What state is nicknamed the Sugar State? 8. On Nov. 7, 1913, what 1. On Nov. 5, 1960, Mack Sennett died, who produced what police silent films? 2. In November 1931 the radio series “Challenge of the Yukon” was renamed “Sergeant Preston of the Yukon” – what was the name of the series’ dog? 3. Guinness World Records stated that what building is the “World’s Farthest Manmade Leaning building”? 4. In 1910 what aircraft type became the first to have commercial service? 5. On Nov. 6, 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected president in a four-way race, receiving what vote percentage: 40, 76 or 89? 6. In what year did the U.S. military draft end: 1969, 1973 or 1980? French author of “The Plague” was born? 9. Who are known as the 3 Bs of classical music? 10. What war was known as “The Great War”? 11. Where would you find replicas of Discovery, Godspeed and Susan Constant? 12. On Nov. 8, 1997, the main channel of what Chinese river began to be dammed to create the world’s largest hydroelectric power project? 13. What early vice president (who later became president) called his office “the most insignificant office that ever the invention of man contrived”? 14. On Nov. 9, 1842, what ers who worked in-person during the COVID-19 State of Emergency; $250 million for financially strapped hospitals; $20 million for community health centers; $10 million for community-based gun violence prevention programs; $78 million to address food insecurity; $100 million for homeownership assistance; $100 million for production and preservation of affordable rental housing for residents of municipalities disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic; $100 million for infrastructure for communities to adapt and become climate resilient; $100 million for grants to public school districts with high concentrations of low-income students, English language learners and communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19; $75 million for capital and maintenance projects for higher education; $10 million for programs focused on recruiting and retaining educators of color; $40 million for youth summer and school-year jobs; $50 million to close the digital divide; $12 million to assist in the resettlement of Afghan refugees in Massachusetts; and $5 million for the Inspector General’s office to create a public database and website to track total spending, including the percentage of funds spent in communities that were disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and to track the number of projects awarded to minority-owned businesses and organizations. “The funds distributed in this legislation have the potential to be transformative,” said Rep. Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D-Gloucester), Vice Chair of House Committee on Ways & Means. “Every dollar appropriatcountry issued its first design patent – for typefaces and borders? 15. What was the pseudonym of Greta Gustafsson? 16. On Nov. 10, 1983, who introduced Windows 1.0? 17. In what 1818 novel would you find “It was on a dreary night of November that I beheld the accomplishment of my toils. With an anxiety that almost amounted to agony, I collected the instruments of life around me…”? 18. On what two days does Arlington National Cemetery hold biannual memorial services? 19. What are known as the Twin Cities? 20. November 11 is Veterans Day; what was Veterans Day originally called? ed toward areas such as workforce development, housing and mental health services has the ability to reverse the secondary crises caused by the pandemic and assist Massachusetts residents in resetting their lives.” “The investments made by the House today address evident needs across all Massachusetts communities and sectors of the economy, particularly among those who have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). “Today the Massachusetts House once again proved to the rest of the world why they maintain the top spot as the most secretive and opaque legislative body in America,” said Paul Craney, spokesman for the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance. “Only Speaker Ron Mariano would come up with a plan to negotiate all the 1,000 plus amendments behind closed doors at off-hours of the evening and not offer any debate on the floor. Transparency is replaced with opaqueness and the public suffers as democracy continues to decline in our state. Regular people have no way of knowing the deliberations behind how their tax dollars are spent in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill). Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Rep. Donald Wong Yes $11.7 MILLION IN ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR HOUSING AND FOOD SECURITY (H 4219) House 159-0, approved a consolidated amendment adding an estimated $11.7 million in spending on BHRC | SEE PAGE 17 ANSWERS 1. The Keystone Cops 2. King 3. “Capital Gate” in Abu Dhabi, UAE, which was designed to slant 4. Dirigible 5. 40 6. 1973 7. Louisiana 8. Albert Camus 9. Bach, Beethoven and Brahms 10. World War I 11. Jamestown, Virginia (The ships arrived in 1607.) 12. Yangtze River 13. John Adams 14. The United States 15. Greta Garbo 16. Bill Gates 17. “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley 18. Memorial Day and Veterans Day 19. Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota 20. Armistice Day

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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021 Page 17 REAL ESTATE TRANSAC TIONS newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade BUYER1 Tuyet-Ho, Nhung BHRC | FROM PAGE 15 housing and food security. Rep. Jim Arciero (D-Westford), the House chair of the Committee on Housing, said that investment in housing is critical to the creation of BUYER2 SELLER1 John Mcgranr IRT new aff ordable housing opportunities and the preservation of our existing aff ordable housing. “This funding will be used to modernize and revitalize our state-aided public housing, create pathways to permanent housing for those who have expeSELLER2 Skeffi ngton, Marla A rienced chronic homelessness and empower first time-homebuyers to secure a home in an increasingly competitive market,” said Arciero. “Most importantly, these strategic investments will prioritize those communities across our commonwealth that have been most impacted by this pandemic.” (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment). Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Rep. Donald Wong Yes $26.6 MILLION IN ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR ENVIRONMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE (H 4219) House 158-1, approved a consolidated amendment adding an estimated $26.6 million in spending on environment, climate and infrastructure. “The consolidated amendment currently being considered by the House includes $26.6 million in funding that our colleagues have let us know is most essential for their communities,” said Rep. Carolyn Dykema (D-Holliston), the House chair of the Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. “From the very beginning of our conversations with our federal partners about how we can best utilize recovery funds, it was clear that including environmental and climate investments would be essential for Massachusetts to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic stronger than before.” “This bill has many very important spending priorities to help small businesses, housing and other critical needs related to the pandemic that has taken its toll over the past two years,” said Rep. Peter Durant (R-Spencer) the only member to vote against the amendment. “What I simply don’t understand is how spending tax dollars on environmental justice issues are related to COVID. It seems to just be an excuse to go on a spending spree.” (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Rep. Donald Wong Yes $90.7 MILLION IN ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR LABOR AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (H 4219) House 158-0, approved a consolidated amendment adding an estimated $90.7 million in spending on labor and economic development. “Here in Massachusetts, we’re not blessed with the greatest weather, [an] understatement this week,” said Rep. Josh Cutler (D-Duxbury), the House chair of the Committee on Labor and Workforce Development. “We don’t have vast oil and gold reserves or other abundant natural resources. Our greatest resource is our skilled workforce. That’s what drives our economy. This legislation represents an historic investment to match this pivotal moment in the commonwealth’s history with the resources necessary for our workforce ADDRESS 62 Chestnut St CITY development system.” (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment). Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Rep. Donald Wong Yes SENATE REDISTRICTING (S 2560) Senate 36-3, House on a voice vote without a roll call, approved and sent to Gov. Baker a bill redrawing the boundaries of all 40 senators’ districts. The plan is based on the 2020 census and will be in eff ect until the next redistricting cycle following the census in 2030. Both branches, on a voice vote without a roll call, also approved and sent to the governor a measure redrawing the boundaries of all 160 representatives’ districts. Senate President Karen Spilka’s offi ce says the Senate plan would increase from three to six the number of districts where minorities make up the majority of the population. “The eff orts to increase majority-minority representation include the strengthening of a Black ‘ability-to-elect’ district in Boston and the creation of a Hispanic ‘ability-to-elect’ district in the Merrimack Valley, along with the creation, strengthening or preservation of four ‘opportunity-to-elect’ districts in the Chelsea area, the Brockton area, Springfi eld and Boston,” read the analysis from her offi ce. Sen. Will Brownsberger (D-Belmont), the Senate Chair of the Redistricting Committee, praised the redistricting as a high-quality plan. “I’m really pleased that the House and Senate were able to work together to bring these bills across the fi nish line at the same time,” said Brownsberger. “I’m grateful to the many citizens who participated in our inclusive process. I’m also grateful to my colleagues for their guidance and ultimate strong support of our plan.” Sen. Diana DiZoglio (D-Methuen), said she agrees strongly with some of the bill’s provisions including its creation of new majority minority districts. She noted she voted against it because it needs even more work and doesn’t go far enough in representation for communities of color and many other communities in Massachusetts that have been shut out for too long. “It has been very clear that the most powerful amongst us saw very light touches in the redistricting process, while the majority of rank-andfi le members absorbed notable if not substantial changes to their district lines,” said DiZoglio. “Communities need to have their voices heard before we move forward with fi nalizing this legislation. Many residents have been left begging the question as to why their districts and communities have been sliced and diced while the district lines of the most powerful have not. And those folks deserve answers.” “The Senate redistricting map accurately reflects the numerous DATE PRICE Saugus 14.10.2021 $570 000,00 changes that have occurred over the past 10 years,” said Sen. Anne Gobi (D-Spencer). “While I am personally experiencing seismic changes in my district, I was very pleased with the process and the work that was done to preserve full Senate representation in our western Massachusetts districts while increasing the number of majority minority districts across the commonwealth.” “What I want to focus my comments on today is two of the communities I am losing, especially the city of Lawrence,” said Sen. Barry Finegold (D-Andover) who voted against the bill. “For the past two decades, I have had the privilege of representing the city of Lawrence … and I’ve also been proud to serve the town of Dracut … In my time as an elected offi cial, both of these communities have embraced me with open arms … Helping out the city of Lawrence has been my life’s work … Overall there is so much more work to do and I will continue to advocate wholeheartedly on behalf of these communities I currently represent for the remainder of the session.” (A “Yes” vote is for the redistricting plan. A “No” vote is against it.) Sen. Brendan Crighton Yes HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been fi led. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of October 2529, the House met for a total of 20 hours and 56 minutes while the Senate met for a total of nine hours and 41 minutes. Mon. Oct. 25 House 11:02 a.m. to 11:08 a.m. Senate 11:02 a.m. to 1:59 p.m. Tues. Oct. 26 No House session No Senate session Wed. Oct. 27 No House session Senate 1:15 p.m. to 4:49 p.m. Thurs. Oct. 28 House 11:03 a.m. to 11:19 p.m. Senate 11:15 a.m. to 2:25 p.m. Fri. Oct. 29 House 12:03 p.m. to 8:37 p.m. No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com

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