SAUGUS Your Local News, Sports & More! Scan & Subscribe to Advocate News Online! E Vol. 28, No. 44 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 781-233-4446 Friday, November 6, 2026 Wong wins again HONORING SAUGUS VETERANS KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Retired U.S. Army Colonel Joseph Connell, the town’s new veterans service officer, is scheduled to address the gathering during next Wednesday’s (Nov. 11) Veterans Day observance, which is set for 11 a.m. at Saugus Veterans Memorial Park, at the corner of Central and Winter Streets. Please see inside for a story on the holiday that honors all of the nation’s veterans – living and deceased. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Ninth Essex District House voters elect Saugus state representative to his ninth twoyear term on Beacon Hill By Mark E. Vogler S tate Rep. Donald Wong faced his first opponent in four years, got outspent Home of the Week Welcome Home to 14 Arrowhead Drive! Offered at $1,499,900.00 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate Formerly Carpenito Real Estate SAUGUS - WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR - INDIAN ROCK FARMS AT ITS BEST! Impressive Contemporary style home boasting 12 rooms, 5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, 4 fireplaces, amazing kitchen offers curved island with seating, fireplace and circular dining area with wall of windows, convenient 1st floor laundry, spacious fireplace living room open to entertainment size dining room, 1st floor great room with newer hickory flooring, fireplace with wood stove insert, crown molding and newer slider to private balcony with awning, desirable 1st floor primary suite with newer hickory flooring, massive, private bath with double sink vanity, whirlpool tub, walk-in shower and toilet room, curved stairway to second floor which offers 3+ bedrooms, full bath and additional laundry hook-up. Finished lower level includes fireplace den open to kitchen area, full bath with laundry hook-up and bedroom all with newer laminate flooring - wonderful, additional living space with separate entrance, two electric panels and meters. Two car attached garage leading to beautiful, heated breezeway with double atrium doors to pavers deck with awning. Fantastic yard with in-ground pool heated by propane gas, newer vinyl fence and storage shed, irrigation system. Three year old, top-of-the-line Mitsubishi electric heat pump, newer front windows and sliding glass doors. You will fall in love - Exceptional IN & OUT! (781) 233-7300 335 Central St. Saugus commonmoves.com ©2024 BHH Affiliates, LLC, An independently owned and operated franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of Columbia Insurance Company, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. Equal Housing Opportunity. by more than $260,000 in campaign money and ran for reelection during a year that was not kind to Republicans in Massachusetts and across the country. But when the unofficial results came in from the three communities that are part of the Ninth Essex District, the 74-yearold Saugus Republican proved he is still unbeatable. Wong breezed to victory, winning by more than 1,800 votes over his Democratic challenger, Lynn City Councilor Pete Meaney, to claim his ninth two-year term on Beacon Hill. Wong, who campaigns hard and never takes anything for granted, declined to issue a statement late Tuesday night (Nov. 3), even after the unofficial results were released for the eight Saugus precincts, showing him leading 5,370 to 3,473. The results for Wakefield and Lynn were not available late Tuesday night. “We don’t have all the numbers yet. So, I’ll wait until we do before commenting about the election results,” Wong said Tuesday night. Wong waited until about 9:30 a.m. Wednesday (Nov. 4) before commenting on the race. “I did get a call from him [Meaney]. He said ‘congratulations’ and I hope to be working with him and everybody else in my next two years. I am deeply honored to serve the Ninth District for another term,” Wong said. “I look forward to the next two years working on issues I feel are extremely important with local officials as well as my colleagues in the House of Representatives,” he said. Wong expressed gratitude to his supporters. “I have a lot of loyal supporters and friends. And we’ve worked hard together on this campaign. Right now, parties are not important. It’s about coming together and crossing the aisle and working together for the communities I represent,” he said. The Saugus Advocate reached out to Meaney for comment on the race. “We gave it a good shot. It didn’t work out the way we wanted it to. I’m proud of WONG | SEE PAGE 2 Established 1978 Mid-grade Regular 3.77 4.50 5.87 $4.67 Full Service ULS $5.249 Order online at angelosoil.com Kerosene Now Available! FLEET CARD Check Out Our LOW PRICES!
Page 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmBEr 6, 2026 WONG | FROM PAGE 1 my team. Congratulations Mr. Wong,” he said in a statement on the day after the election. Meaney, a 41-year-old dentist and Lynn city councilor who represents Ward 1, did issue a statement to supporters on his Facebook Page. “While the outcome wasn’t what we hoped, I am immensely proud of the campaign we built and the way we challenged ourselves every single day,” Meaney wrote. “Together, we knocked on thousands of doors across Lynn, Saugus, and Wakefield, having the real conversations that matter to our neighbors. I want to deeply thank my tireless volunteers, our dedicated campaign team, and especially my family for walking this road alongside me. Looking ahead, I stand ready to work with Donald Wong to move the Ninth Essex District forward,” he said. Meaney’s top legislative priority during the campaign was expanding access to universal prekindergarten, which would provide publicly funded preschool education for children ages three to five, reducing what working parents have to pay for early education. Meaney is the father of three young children. Affordability was a central campaign issue for the Meaney camp. During the campaign, Wong “WE’RE STILL HERE!” Since 1947 MALDEN AUTO BODY Book online: Maldenauto.com 49 Robin St., Everett, MA 617-389-3030 * Maldenab@yahoo.com Over 79 years of exceptional service! Massone Family Owned & Operated said he would push to bring more businesses to the district, lower the cost of living and make Route 1 safer. He stressed that party affiliation had no relevance to his legislative goals and that he would work with anyone to help the district. Wong said he was surprised by the total amount of campaign money spent by his opponent to beat him. The latest figures as of this week showed that Meaney spent $284,459.55 on the race – far exceeding the $200,000 goal that his camp had set as necessary to unseat the eight-term incumbent. “That’s a lot of money,” said Wong, who only spent $16,197.71 on his reelection campaign, according to recent reports filed with the state Office of Campaign and Political Finance (OCPF). He added that he was too busy working for his district to worry about spending money to get reelected. Meaney’s Democratic Primary opponent, Zosia VanMeter, spent twice as much on her campaign ($32,302.53), recent OCPF records show. In the end, campaign money really didn’t matter for Wong, who said he ran on the record he had established, representing the Ninth Essex District for nearly 16 years. Here are the unofficial totals from voters in the three communities he represents and how Meaney compared. A BIG CAMPAIGN SPENDER: Lynn City Councilor Pete Meaney outspent state Rep. Donald Wong by more than $260,000 in campaign money but still lost by more than 1,800 votes. (Saugus Advocate files) Candidate Saugus Wong Meaney 5,370 3,473 TWO MORE YEARS: State Rep. Donald Wong (R-Saugus) was reelected to his ninth term in the Ninth Essex District on Tuesday night. (Saugus Advocate files) Wakefield 3,513 3,362 Lynn Total 1,283 10,166 1,470 8,305 (Editor’s Note: These are the unofficial overall election totals released this week by the Town Clerk’s Offices in Saugus and Wakefield and the City Clerk’s Office in Lynn.) How Saugus voted overall Saugus voters still revealed some Republican-leaning tendencies in several races despite the heavy Democratic victories in Massachusetts and across the country. While Gov. Maura Healey was reelected to a second term by a landslide, Saugus voters preferred Republican challenger Michael Minogue by 5,541 to 5,329. In the U.S. Senate race, Democratic incumbent Edward Markey won big over Republican John Deaton. Saugus voters picked Markey by a 5,6894,954 margin. In the race to fill Congressman Seth Moulton’s seat, Dan Koh of Andover was elected over Republican Micah Quinney Jones. Saugus favored Koh, 5,594 to 5,055. Attorney General Andrea Campbell was reelected to another term over her Republican challenger Michael Walsh. In Saugus, Campbell won 5,502 to 5,432. Secretary of State William Francis Galvin was reelected over Anne R. Brensley. Saugus supported Galvin, 6,583 to 4,299. State Auditor Diana DiZoglio was reelected over Al Zonoff. In Saugus, she won 7,594 to 1,830. State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg was reelected over Republican Elizabeth Dionne. Goldberg won in Saugus, 5,784 to 4,944. Sixth District Councillor Terrence Kennedy (D-Lynnfield) was reelected without opposition. State Sen. Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn) won another term uncontested, as did state Rep. Jessica Giannino (D-Revere), whose district represents voters of the 3 and 10 precincts in Saugus.
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmBEr 6, 2026 Page 3 Saugus to honor veterans at Nov. 11 ceremony A By Alex Burns t 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, Saugus residents are encouraged to gather at Veterans Park to honor the men and women who served in the military. Retired U.S. Army Colonel Joseph Connell, who is the town’s full-time veterans service officer, will deliver the keynote address. Connell served 30 years on active duty, with combat deployments to Somalia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He commanded an artillery battalion of about 500 soldiers in northern Iraq beginning in 2004, then served in Afghanistan from 2007, including as the first chief of staff of the U.S. Forces in Afghanistan beginning in 2008. Connell plans to use his time to not only thank veterans but also their families and caregivers. “They really have got a tough time, too,” he said. When he left for Iraq for the first time, his daughter was not yet four months old, he said. She was 20 months old when he came home. “Tough on wives, tough on kids when their dads or moms are fully deployed.” Steve Castinetti, commander of the Saugus Veterans Council and a retired Navy captain, organizes the annual ceremony and said the program follows the same format each year, “I want the people that the veterans protected and defended to come out and remember us,” he said. The lack of participation is one of the reasons the town’s Veterans Day Parade was discontinued several years ago, he said. “Walking through the streets of Saugus and nobody’s out to see it is disgraceful,” Castinetti said. Earned recognition One person who is workA collection of historic photographs, letters, and newspaper articles documenting the stories of Saugus veterans has been carefully preserved by Janice Jarosz and her family. (Photo to The Saugus Advocate by Alex Burns) centered on recognizing those who served. It also features other speakers and performances. For instance, the Lynn English Marine Corps Junior ROTC is expected to present a color guard demonstration, he said. The event is free and open to the public. The ceremony starts at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11 to mark the moment the armistice took effect in 1918, which then ended fighting in World War I. “We celebrate Veterans Day at 11 o’clock on the 11th day of the 11th month,” Castinetti said. For older veterans who cannot make it to the park, Castinetti will speak at a Veterans Day ceremony at the Senior Center on Nov. 10. Castinetti, a Vietnam-era veteran, said the day matters to him because many veterans never received recognition. “When people came home from Vietnam in those days, they did not get the reception that they get today,” he said. “We miss holidays, birthdays, anniversaries,” he said. “But it’s nice to get that recognition for the sacrifices that a lot of folks have made.” What Castinetti is hoping for this year is a big crowd. He believes Saugus has more than 1,200 veterans, but veteran attendance is usually under 50. ing to recognize veterans’ stories is lifelong Saugus resident and former editor and owner of The Saugonian newspaper Janice Jarosz. A member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Jarosz has spent years collecting and recording veterans’ stories, drawing on old newspapers, including a 1950 Saugus Herald “service man special” left to her by a great aunt. She hopes to turn them into a book. “I look at this, and I’m saying these guys and women all want me to tell their stories,” she said. “I just feel so obligated to do this.” She said the story she most wants told is that of Staff Sgt. Arthur F. DeFranzo, a Saugus native awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Normandy campaign in June 1944. According to his citation, DeFranzo, of the 1st Infantry Division’s 18th Infantry, left cover to rescue a wounded scout under machine-gun fire and got injured in the proLawrence A. Simeone Jr. ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net Attorney-at-Law VETERANS | SEE PAGE 8 NEW BRANCH. EXCLUSIVE RATE. MORE FOR YOU. Earn 4.75% APY* with our exclusive 7-month CD! Available only at our new Medford branch. Visit us at 501 High Street to take advantage of this special offer. New money only. We make it easy. Because here, easy means more. This is a new-money-only offer.
Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmBEr 6, 2026 Saugus welcomes its first adult-use marijuana dispensary on Route 1 By Mark E. Vogler W ith the grand opening of its adult-use dispensary at 181 Broadway (Route 1 South) last Friday (Oct. 30), Sanctuary Medicinals became the first retail marijuana business to open in Saugus. Employees dressed in Halloween costumes joined in the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the site of the former Ninety-Nine Restaurant & Pub that closed in the spring of 2022. Later, the visitors were treated to a Halloween-themed SPOOKTACULAR, which featured food and entertainment. “A lot of veterans use marijuana for pain relief,” said state Rep. Donald Wong (R-Saugus), one of the local officials who participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony with Saugus Selectman Anthony Cogliano. “I think it’s great for them to have this as an alternative,” Wong said. It was an unusual business opening, which featured the distribution of a small plastic orange dinosaur cigarette lighter holder to the first 100 customers – a local tribute to the giant orange dinosaur which has become a Route 1 landmark. “It’s a tribute to Saugus,” said Liv Wells, the lead marketer. “We hope to become the flagship store in Massachusetts. We’re here in Saugus with stores in Woburn, Danvers and Gardner,” she said. Wells noted that the company has gone to extraordinary measures to create a relaxing atmosphere inside its newest adult-use retail dispensary. There’s a special sanctuary area in the corner, with a sign welcoming visitors to pose and take photographs. It’s decorated with a mix of real and artificial plants. “We wanted Santa’s Workshop Artists & Crafters Wanted 630 Salem Street Knitting & Crafts Club Annual Holiday Craft Fair November 14, 2026-9:00AM to 3:00PM Vendors and Crafters-Call for a Table Contact Grace: 781-605-3536 $25.00 Per Table Baked Goods For Sale First Come First Serve! All Are Welcome! 630 Salem Street Community Room Enter on Columbia Street Door RIBBON CUTTING: Sanctuary Medicinals celebrated its grand opening last Friday (Oct. 30) with a Halloween-themed event. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) to mimic an Erlenmeyer flask, which is the company logo,” Wells said. Sanctuary Medicinals describes itself as “a licensed, vertically integrated company” with a state-of-the-art multi-level cultivation and processing facility located in Littleton, Mass. It has three medical dispensaries and three adultuse dispensaries operating in Massachusetts. It also has operations in Florida, New Hampshire and New Jersey. In December of 2023, Sanctuary Medicinals became the first marijuana business to receive a special permit (S-2) under town zoning bylaws, on a 4-0 vote by the Saugus Board of Selectmen. The company was only one of two candidates that received a recommendation from the seven-member Marijuana Establishment Review Committee (MERC) for the S-2 permit. The business received a total of 118 points out of a possible 140 in a scoring system. “The Respondent’s proposed location is advantageous, and its extensive cannabis experience and current vertical integration business model are significant benefits,” the committee concluded in its analysis. “The Respondent has a multi-level cultivation and processing facility in Littleton, along with three medical dispensaries and two adult-use retail dispensaries operating in Massachusetts. The site visit to the medical dispensary in Danvers was professional and well-run,” it continued. Sanctuary currently employs more than 20 team members in Saugus with plans to expand its workforce as the business AN AREA FOR RELAXATION: Liv Wells, the lead marketer of Sanctuary Medicinals in Saugus, stands in a giant Erlenmeyer flask, which is the company logo. The store invites customers to take photos inside the giant flask, which is lined inside with real and artificial plants. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) continues to grow, according to Kera Duguay, director of retail. “We are committed to creating meaningful employment opportunities and prioritizing local hiring whenever possible,” Duguay said. “As we establish our roots in Saugus, we look forward to continuing to build a team that reflects the community we are proud to serve,” she said. The building, assessed at about $2.2 million, will result in about $48,000 a year in property taxes. MARIJUANA | SEE PAGE 7 Monogram D4 Double siding Cedar impression half rounds Harvey Vinyl Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured Everett Aluminum Supplies Celebrating 67 Years in Business Since 1958! ws
Judge’s ruling clears the way for assisted living project to proceed at Essex Landing, says developer Page 5 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmBEr 6, 2026 By Mark E. Vogler T he developers of Essex Landing have overcome a major obstacle in their plans to build an assisted living facility at the site where two hotels were once planned. A Massachusetts Land Court judge ruled last week that the town’s Zoning Board of Appeals had no authority to include a special condition that referred the project to the Board of Selectmen for a special (S-2) permit. “I conclude that Special Condition 5 of the Decision is legally untenable, arbitrary, capricious, and otherwise exceeds the authority of the Board of Appeals,” Judge Diane R. Rubin wrote in her 16-page opinion dated Oct. 27. The judge declared that the Zoning Bylaw does not require TB Holdings, LLC, as Trustee of the Essex Landing Condominium Trust, to secure a special permit from the Board of Selectmen for the proposed assisted living facility. She further declared that Special Condition 5 “constitutes an unlawful delegation of the Board of Appeals’ authority to grant height and other dimensional variances, and is therefore annulled.” Developer Michael M. Barsamian of TB Holdings, LLC hailed the judge’s ruling as “the Green Light for Wingate” to start plans, obtain permits and proceed with its assisted living project, which has been delayed for three years. “This was a big deal for us, because it allows Wingate to move forward,” Barsamian said. “What a big asset for the Town of Saugus to have a high level assisted living facility with memory care. It’s going to be about 200 units, and that’s going to be a huge asset for the area. This project was initially approved by the Zoning Board, but appealed by Town Manager Scott Crabtree,” he said. Construction of the $120 million development known as Essex Landing began in early 2017. The currently completed parts of the project include the mixed-use building with a café, the three apartment buildings and associated access, parking and utility infrastructure. These mixed-use and residential buildings are in use and occupied. The two hotels were never built. The developers decided to build an assisted living facility on the undeveloped portion of the property, in an area that was previously planned to accommodate the two hotels. In March of last year, the developer applied to the Board of Appeals for a variance from the dimensional requirements (height and related setback provisions) of Section 21.10 (E) (1) and (3) of the Saugus’ Business Highway Substantiable Development Zoning District (BHSD), seeking approval to construct an assisted living facility instead of the hotels. The assisted living facility was proposed to be built with a building height of 73 feet, 11 inches, and proposed side yard setback of 26.8 feet. The proposed assisted living facility would be similar in height and scale as the proposed hotels, would integrate seamlessly with the rest of the Essex Landing site and would provide a much-needed residential option for seniors looking to age in place, the judge’s ruling noted. The developer challenged Special Condition 5 and filed a complaint with the court, which eventually agreed. “The problem that this application seeks to resolve is that, subsequent to the issuance of Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available the special permit authorizing a 78-foot and 72-foot building height for the two hotel buildings, the Zoning Bylaw was amended to restrict the ability for height relief in this district through the special permit process, and now a variance is required to authorize a buildESSEX LANDING | SEE PAGE 13 PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmBEr 6, 2026 ~ SHS Sports roundup ~ Sachems football returns to action in consolation round; boys soccer wraps up difficult season, young golfers win tour titles By Dom Nicastro T he Saugus High football team is getting another chance to compete after two consecutive forfeits, while the boys soccer program is looking for answers following a winless season. Away from the high school fields, two young Saugus golfers captured championships on the U.S. Kids Golf Boston Local Tour. FOOTBALL SET FOR ARLINGTON CATHOLIC AFTER TWO-GAME LAYOFF After two weeks without a game, the Saugus High football team is preparing to return to the field Friday, Nov. 6, when the Sachems visit Arlington Catholic for a 7 p.m. kickoff in the opening game of a twogame consolation round. Saugus was forced to forfeit its previous two contests because of roster limitations, but first-year coach Greg Bluestein says the Sachems will have enough healthy players to finish the season on the field. “I’m hoping to have 19 to 20 guys for this week,” Bluestein said. Despite the challenges, Bluestein said the players have continued working hard at practice, with captain Paxton Ferraro setting the tone. “Paxton Ferraro, the team captain, he has been giving it his all every practice,” Bluestein said. “You know, making sure that he’s doing whatever he needs for the team. That’s his M.O. I would expect nothing less.” Bluestein said Ferraro has been a steady presence throughout a difficult season and praised the younger players for embracing increased responsibilities. One of those players is freshman quarterback Richie Nuzzo III, who has taken over snaps under center. Nuzzo has previous quarterback experience in youth football, and Bluestein believes his intelligence and willingness to learn will help him handle the assignment. “He’s been doing his best to learn a fast-paced game, but he’s played quarterback and youth football before, so he’s Saugus Youth Golfers Benjamin Battista, 5, left, and Thomas LeBlanc, 13, competed in US Kids Golf Boston Local Tour. somebody that I know he can step up and lead the offense,” Bluestein said. Bluestein added that protecting the young quarterback physically will be important as he continues adjusting to varsity football. Friday’s opponent presents another challenge. Bluestein knows Arlington Catholic’s Law Offices of JOSEPH D. CATALDO, P.C. “ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW” • ESTATE/MEDICAID PLANNING • WILLS/TRUSTS/ESTATES • INCOME TAX PREPARATION • WEALTH MANAGEMENT • RETIREMENT PLANNING • ELDER LAW 369 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 (617)381-9600 JOSEPH D. CATALDO, CPA, CFP, MST, ESQUIRE. AICPA Personal Financial Specialist Designee coaching staff well, including head coach Brian Vaughan, and said the Cougars are a disciplined, athletic team despite their own struggles this fall. Saugus is 0-8. Arlington Catholic is 1-7, coming off a 48-26 loss to Bishop Fenwick. “ They’re well coached. They’re clean. They know what they want to run, and they run it well,” Bluestein said. The Sachems’ depleted roster has forced younger and less experienced players into important roles, but Bluestein said the program’s approach remains focused on developing fundamental football skills rather than overhauling its systems. “At the end of the day, football is about blocking and tackling,” Bluestein said. “That’s all it is. Everything else is window dressing.” With several players experiencing organized football for the first time, Bluestein sees the remaining games as opportunities to build a foundation for next season. “Fundamentals are king in all sports, but especially football,” he said. Saugus will learn its second consolation-round opponent following this weekend’s games before concluding its season on Thanksgiving. BOYS SOCCER FINISHES WINLESS SEASON The Saugus High boys soccer team closed a difficult fall campaign without a victory, finishing 0-17-2 and leaving coach Crespo searching for answers after a season that fell well short of expectations. The Sachems’ two ties came against Salem, 2-2, on Sept. 30 and Essex Tech, 0-0, on Oct. 7. Saugus ended the season with a 4-1 loss to Northeast Metro Tech on Oct. 31. Several games were competitive, including one-goal losses to Salem, Malden Catholic, Winthrop, Danvers, Gloucester, Tyngsborough and Marblehead. But the Sachems were unable to turn those close contests into victories. Crespo said the results were particularly frustrating because he believed the team had the ability to compete. “Time for self-evaluation to try and figure out why things went so poorly as I know the talent was not the problem,” he said. “We were not a team that lacked talent. I’m led to believe it was more mental than anything.” YOUNG SAUGUS GOLFERS CAPTURE BOSTON LOCAL TOUR CHAMPIONSHIPS Two young Saugus golfers are making their mark on the links, with 5-year-old Benjamin Battista and 13-year-old Thomas LeBlanc each capturing championships in their respective age divisions on the U.S. Kids Golf Boston Local Tour. Battista competed in the boys 6-and-under division, finishing his season at Falmouth Country Club, where he earned the Tour Championship title. Playing nine-hole rounds, Battista posted scores of 42, 39, 44, 42, 44, 42 and 45 throughout the season. His best round was a 39. LeBlanc competed in the boys 13-14 division, playing 18-hole rounds. He recorded scores of 77, 70, 73 and 73 during the season, highlighted by a 70. His consistent play earned him the Boston Local Tour championship in his age group.
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmBEr 6, 2026 Page 7 We salute our veterans and thank them for their service and sacrifice. Meet the 2026 SHS Sachems Boys’ Varsity Soccer Team (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) The 2026 SHS Sachems Boys’ Varsity Soccer Team celebrated their season with their banquet on Wednesday this week at Mixx 360. 100 Salem Turnpike, Saugus, MA 01906 winwastesaugus.com MARIJUANA | FROM PAGE 4 Saugus can receive additional tax revenue through the adoption of a local sales tax of up to 3 percent on each retail sale to consumers. A company official estimated that Saugus stood to receive $300,000 to $400,000 a year based on annual sales of $10 million to $15 million at the Route 1 location. “As our business grows, we anticipate that this contribution will become an increasingly meaningful source of revenue for the town,” Duguay said. “Beyond tax revenue, we are proud to contribute to the local economy through job creation, ongoing business operations, and opportunities to collaborate with neighboring businesses and organizations,” she said. Duguay said the compaBack row, shown from left to right, are: Cesar Sosa-Martinez, Donald Santostefano, Leo DeSantis, Isaiah Rigaud, Antonio Flores, Miles Davis and Eduar Funez. Front row, shown from left to right, are: Jack Gori, Lucas DeLima, Ryan DeSousa, Jayden Ly, Nicholas DeAlmeida, Christian Flores and Rayan Raji with Head Coach Joshua Crespo. ny is also committed to supporting local charities. “Community involvement has always been an important part of Sanctuary’s identity, and we are excited to extend that commitment to Saugus,” she said. “In August, our team partSeniors, shown from left to right, are: Cesar SosaMartinez, Donald Santostefano, Isaiah Riguad, Antonio Flores, Eduar Funez and Rayan Raji. nered with Coast Cannabis to organize a beach cleanup at Rumney Marsh Reservation, one of our first opportunities to give back to the community. We look forward to continuing these efforts through volunteer initiatives, charitable partnerships, and community-driven events,” Duguay said. “Throughout our organization, Sanctuary has established ongoing relationA TRIBUTE TO THE ICONIC ORANGE DINOSAUR: The first 100 customers received one of these plastic dinosaur cigarette lighter holders. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E Vogler) ships with organizations such as Lowell Transitional Living Center, Last Prisoner Project, and Steps to Success, supporting their missions through charitable donations, organized drives, and community outreach,” she said. “As we approach our first holiday season in Saugus, we are already in conversations with several local organizations to explore opportunities for food drives, volunteer efforts, and other meaningful partnerships. Our goal is not simply to operate a business in Saugus, but to become an active and contributing member of the community for years to come.” Sanctuary calls its future 8,816-square-foot building at 181 Broadway “state of the art” — accompanied by more than 117 parking spaces and a secured loading area.
Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmBEr 6, 2026 Saugus Gardens in the Fall Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable By Laura Eisener I have been asked to cut back to two weeks a month to leave enough space for sports, holidays and all the other activities people would like to read about this winter, so it may be close to Thanksgiving when you read the next gardens column. The weather this fall has been full of paradoxes, and our fall season of flowers and foliage seems to be stretching out to give us a great show in our town. Although we have had a few light frosts already in many parts of town (the average first frost date is the first week of November around here), we have also had some unusually warm afternoons. I’ve been checking the weather to bring the tender plants in the night before a threatened frost, then bringing them back out to benefit from a few more days of flowering. Up until Halloween the volunteer hollyhock in my lawn was still producing a few flowers at the top, having continuously bloomed since late June. Even after the frosts, the Montauk daisies (Nipponanthemum nipponicum) and Sheffield Pink October glory (Dendranthema ‘Sheffield Pink’) have been going strong in the garden along with several varieties of potted chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemum hybridum). On Halloween, several of the older trickor-treaters and parents who waited on the sidewalk for the younger children commented on my collection of pumpkins, hay bales and mums in black cat shaped pots. The pumpkins on my porch VETERANS | FROM PAGE 3 cess, then led the advance across an open field. Wounded repeatedly, he destroyed an enemy machine gun with grenades before he died. His actions prevented a delay in the assault and allowed his company to advance. Jarosz’s collection, built from newspapers, photos, and saved articles passed The woods behind Birch Pond beside Walnut Street is at peak color now. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) The red maple beside the library is a traffic-stopping red this week. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) are already serving their second purpose: providing food for wildlife who are storing up energy for the winter ahead. Eastern gray squirrels (Sciurus caronlinensis) are known for “squirreling away” extra food for later in the winter and early spring, and sometimes I have had pumpkins grow the following year from seeds they buried. The change back to Eastern Standard Time on November 1 has brought some adjustments to our schedules. The earlier sunrise is a boon to the early morning walkers but not so pleasant for those who have gotten into the habit of a late afternoon stroll during warmer afternoon hours with sunset falling earlier. Still, it gives us a chance to see different lighting patterns, which down by her aunts, also includes the story of Phil McCullough, who grew up in Saugus and flew as a pilot in World War II. She said she spoke with him, and that he was captured and held as a prisoner of war for about two years. The history of veterans in Saugus is also her own. Her grandmother sent four of her nine children to war. “How do can call our attention to the color display in the trees. On Birch Pond in the accompanying photo, as well as on other ponds throughout town, the reflections in the water can be amazing in the hours just after sunrise and before sunset. Views across Birch and Hawkes Ponds on Walnut Street have been especially beautiful in recent weeks, and if you are driving by, the slow traffic on Walnut Street gives plenty of time to appreciate them! While red maple (Acer rubrum) is still showing a lot of color in many neighborhoods, a lot of the deep reds and golden yellows are from several varieties of oaks (Quercus spp.). Silver Lake in Breakheart provides a lot of red reflections from highbush blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum) and black chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) growing on its shoreline and islands. Tuesday, November 17, is Take A Hike Day, so we can you take a whole chunk of your family and send them overseas to countries they don’t even know the names of?” Jarosz said. Her uncle, John Penney, landed at Normandy with the Army, she said, and over the years told her about it in detail. “He told me everything,” she said. The last thing he told her about his service, before he passed away in 2013, was A hungry squirrel finds seeds in a pumpkin in Lynnhurst. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) hope for nice weather to enjoy this day before all the hectic activities surrounding Thanksgiving and the many winter holidays. The gardening year may be winding down, but that he was grateful for the GI Bill, which helped World War II veterans like him pay for college and buy homes (Penney attended Boston University after returning from the war). She said she has long wanted to share these stories with Saugus students, perhaps in 10th or 11th grade, because the veterans came from the same neighborhoods as today’s teenagers. “You guys are we can still enjoy the outdoors and the pleasant features of every season. If you still have things to plant, there is still time before the ground is frozen. walking the same streets that they walked 50 years ago, 60 years ago,” she said. For more information on the Veterans Day ceremony, contact Castinetti at stevecastinetti@comcast.net. This story is part of a partnership between The Saugus Advocate and the Boston University Department of Journalism’s Newsroom program.
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmBEr 6, 2026 Page 9 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Good morning, Saugus If you have the opportunity next Wednesday, be sure to thank every veteran your eyes come in contact with, whether they are a stranger or your next-door neighbor. Chances are they will be wearing a baseball cap recognizing whatever branch of the U.S. Armed Forces they served in. Just take a few seconds and make them feel appreciated for the personal sacrifices they made to help make the world a safer place for all Americans. Just a simple Thank you sir or Thank you mam for your service. If you are a patriotic and proud Saugonian, a great way to thank them will be to show up before 11 a.m. for the Annual Veterans Day Ceremony at Veterans Park at the corner of Central and Winter Streets. No excuses for those able-bodied folks who happen to be home because it’s a holiday. Bring your kids. Teach them some civic pride. They will also enjoy the small parade that will pass by the park before the ceremony. Here’s a special message from Guy Moley, the proud Saugonian who has organized a lot of parades and car shows over the years: “On Wednesday, Nov 11th a group of friends will once again gather at the Saugus Senior Center to organize the Third Annual Rolling Rally. The rally will feature classic cars, trucks, jeeps and people that are very grateful to our servicemen and women that sacrificed so much for our freedom. The vehicles will roll out onto Central Street with police escort at 10:45 am sharp going down Central St., slowly passing the veterans at Saugus Veterans Park and saluting them as we pass by. The vehicles will continue to Saugus Center where everyone will go their separate ways at Town Hall. Please note it’s great to see people along the route. However, we encourage everyone to view the cars from Saugus Veterans Park and stay for the service showing the veterans the respect that they deserve.” Saugus United Parish Food Just send an email (mvoge@ comcast.net) with a mention in the subject line of “An Extra Shout Out.” No more than a paragraph; anything longer might lend itself to a story and/ or a photo. Saugus Lions Food Drive Tomorrow The Saugus Lions will hold Spectators lined Central Street on Veterans Day last year as the Rolling Rally organized by Guy Moley passed by Saugus Veterans Park. The rally will again be part of the Veterans Day observance when town residents gather next Wednesday (Nov. 11) to honor local veterans. Read this week’s “The Sounds of Saugus” column for details. (Saugus Advocate file photo by Mark E. Vogler) Pantry The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry will be open today (Friday, Nov. 6) from 9:3011 a.m. at 50 Essex St. in the basement of Cliftondale Congregational Church. The food pantry welcomes all neighbors facing food insecurity on Friday mornings. Volunteers are also welcome. Please call the Food Pantry Office at 781-2332663 or go to the website cliftondalecc.org for details. Volunteers need for Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus Joseph “Dennis” Gould, the School Committee member who instigated the creation of the great nonprofit group known as Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus (HS2), asked me to put the word out that HS2 is in need of volunteers. So, here goes. Whether you are a student or a senior citizen looking for a noble cause to get involved in, HS2 needs volunteers for the 2026-2027 school year. HS2 is looking for dedicated people to help provide healthy food and resources to students in the Saugus community whose families could use a helping hand. Here’s your chance to make a difference in a student’s life by using your time and talents to ensure no student goes hungry. Here’s a list of volunteer opportunities that need to be filled: ● Volunteer Bag Assembly Coordinator – help ensure students receive weekly food support. *Oversee food bag assembly process *Coordinate volunteers for packing food bags weekly *Organize driver volunteers for school drop-offs *Time Commitment: ~1 hour weekly (Thursdays, typically evenings) ● Volunteer Purchasing Coordinator – Keep our pantry stocked with nutritious food. *Inventory food pantry supplies *Purchase and restock food items *Ensure shelves are replenished for ongoing needs *Time Commitment: Monthly, flexible scheduling ● Volunteer Fundraising Coordinator (or Team) – Support our mission through creative fundraising. *Develop and lead fundraising initiatives *Coordinate grants, food drives, and campaigns *Bring fresh ideas to grow community support *Time Commitment: Flexible: one-time events or ongoing projects. If any of these opportunities interest you, please send a letter of interest to HS2Saugus@ gmail.com. And please know that you will be making a huge difference in a student’s life. This week’s “Shout Outs” From “The Pumpkin Patch”: “A Big Thanks from the Pumpkin Patch “The First Congregational Church in Saugus Center extends a ‘big thanks’ to all who supported the Pumpkin Patch this year. A successful event was the result of all those who helped unload the trucks, those who volunteered to do shifts selling pumpkins and those who purchased pumpkins. This was the 24th Annual Pumpkin Patch, which couldn’t have been done without the support of the Saugus community. See you next year!” From Laura Eisener: “I’d like to give a SHOUT OUT to the people who brought the ‘Orange Glow’ to Saugus Center this fall, in appreciation of this wonderful tradition.” 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. a “Drive up and drop off” food drive tomorrow (Saturday, Nov. 7) from 9 a.m. to noon to be held at the Saugus Senior Center (466 Central St.). We will donate all proceeds to the Saugus United Parish Food Pantry, which will be getting Thanksgiving dinners together for families in need. Some items they are requesting: cranberry sauce, boxed mashed potatoes, boxed stuffing, canned corn or green beans, cream of mushroom soup. If you aren’t available to drop off, we are accepting donations through the Lions venmo account, where even a $15 donation may get 15 cans of vegetables or several boxes of stuffing or toward much-needed grocery gift cards. You make the donation and we will do the shopping! Venmo to: Saugus-Lions MA. Please put “Food drive” in the memo. Elks plan Alcohol and Drug Recovery presentation Nov. 9 The Saugus-Everett Elks Drug Awareness Committee is sponsoring an Alcohol and Drug Recovery presentation from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 9, at the Saugus Senior Center (466 Central St. in Saugus). This hour-long presentation is free and it will be presented by Sober Shuttle Inc., explaining the benefits offered to recovering individuals. If you or someone you know would like to know more about these services, you should not miss this informative event. Services provided are cost-free transportation into treatment, recovery coach services, placement assistance, food assistance, clothing assistance, community engagement and much more. Light refreshments will be served. Call the Saugus Senior CenSOUNDS | SEE PAGE 10
Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmBEr 6, 2026 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 9 Estate Taxes In Massachusetts T he current Massachusetts estate tax exemption is $2million. At least Massachusetts has doubled the exemption from $1million to $2million effective for decedents dying on or after January 1, 2023. The problem is the Massachusetts estate tax is leading many taxpayers to flee the Commonwealth in order to settle in a state that has no estate tax and even no income tax. The current federal gift tax and estate tax exemption is $15million. This figure will be adjusted annually for inflation. If a married person dies and does not use this exemption during his or her lifetime, the exemption is in effect given to the surviving spouse for him or her to use, thereby providing for a total exemption of $30million. This is referred to as “portability”. Massachusetts does not allow for any “portability” provisions. For federal purposes, in order to take advantage of portability, a federal estate tax return would have to be filed on behalf of the first spouse to die, even if no estate tax is due. The decedent’s unused estate tax exemption is then passed to the surviving spouse. If the first spouse to die left everything to the surviving spouse and the surviving spouse subsequently died with a $30million estate, no federal estate tax would be due. Gifting low-cost basis assets or cash either to children, grandchildren or irrevocable gifting Trusts can serve to reduce the Massachusetts taxable estate and save on estate taxes. There is no gift tax in Massachusetts. Also, you do not have to add back “taxable” gifts when calculating the Massachusetts taxable estate. Massachusetts goes by line 3 on the federal Form 706 (1999 Revision date) which is the taxable estate “before” adding back taxable gifts. A taxable gift is a gift in excess of the $19,000 per doner annual gift tax exclusion. For federal purposes, taxable gifts are not really relevant when an individual’s gross estate is much less than the $15million exemption. Consequently, a taxpayer with a net worth of $4million all in cash can give all of that money away to children with no gift tax to be paid in Massachusetts, and since the federal gift tax exclusion is $15milion, no federal gift tax would have to be paid. Filing a gift tax return technically is required but from a practical standpoint is entirely irrelevant. The federal gift tax exemption and estate tax exemption is unified, meaning you can either give $15million away during your lifetime or die and bequeath $15million away upon your death and pay no federal tax, but you do not have the benefit of being able to double up on the exemption amount. Often, it is more advantageous to provide for low-cost basis assets such as appreciated real state or stocks to be included in your taxable estate in order to achieve the step up in cost basis equal to the fair market value of the assets upon your death. This ends up eliminating or greatly reducing the capital gains tax upon a subsequent sale by your children. The federal capital gains tax rate can be as high as 23.8% and the Massachusetts capital gains tax rate would be 5%, for a total tax rate of 28.8%. To the extent depreciation has been claimed on rental real estate, the amount of depreciation taken would actually result in that portion of the capital gain being taxed federally at 25%. This is called depreciation recapture. Therefore, the total future capital gains tax paid could be a lot higher than the Massachusetts estate tax paid on the appreciated assets if included in the taxable estate. Gifting cash or high-cost basis assets in the eleventh hour can certainly result in a substantial savings in Massachusetts estate taxes. A high-cost basis asset might be a common stock that has not appreciated in value. There is no built-in gain to worry about a child paying a sizable capital gains tax after you pass away. In this situation, the step up in cost basis is irrelevant. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a masters degree in taxation. ter at 781-231-4178 to attend; walk-ins are also welcome. One-day holiday trash delay The Town of Saugus announces that trash and recycling collection will run on a one-day delay for the Veterans Day holiday. Trash and recycling will not be collected on Wednesday, Nov. 11, due to the holiday. Collection will resume on a oneday delay on Thursday, Nov. 12. Residents are kindly asked to leave trash and recycling curbside by 7 a.m. the day after their normally scheduled collection day. The Town of Saugus would like to thank everyone for their cooperation. Please contact Solid Waste/Recycling Coordinator Scott A. Brazis at 781-2314036 with any questions. C.H.a.R.M. Center closed Nov. 11 The Town of Saugus announces that the C.H.a.R.M. Center/compost site located at 515 Main St. will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. The C.H.a.R.M. Center/compost site will reopen on Saturday, Nov. 14, 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 Director Scott A. Brazis at 781-231-4036 with any questions. Saugus Historical Society Nov. 18 The program “What’s Special about Your Saugus Neighborhood?” has been rescheduled from its original October date to Wednesday, Nov. 18. The Saugus Historical Society meeting is on the third rather than second Wednesday this month to allow people to commemorate Veterans Day, which falls on the second Wednesday of November this year. Speakers Joyce and Al Rodenheiser, Allen Humphries and Laura Eisener will speak about the neighborhoods they know best, and a few other longtime Saugonians have contributed some unique memories that will be mentioned. Maps SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 11 THANK YOU! For Your Continued Vote of Confidence, Trust, and Support. It is an honor and privilege to represent the people of Revere and Saugus. Standing Up for Working Families. Fighting for Affordability. Supporting Our First Responders. Building a Stronger Future for Our Communities. Jessica Giannino Your State Representative (Paid Pol. Adv.)
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmBEr 6, 2026 Page 11 OBITUARIES Patrick F. “Rick” Petrone, Jr. Raised in Medford, Rick gradO f Everett, MA, affectionately known to friends and family as “Rick,” passed away on October 28, 2026 at the age of 83. He was the cherished son of the late Josephine and Patrick F. Petrone, Sr. and was predeceased by his loving sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Jack Darling. Rick leaves behind his devoted lifelong partner, Judy Masucci of Winthrop, who brought immense love and happiness to his life, and their cherished canine companion, Teddy. Rick’s memory will be forever treasured by his nieces and nephew, Joanne Crafts and her husband James of Everett, Kim Dell Isola and her husband Jay of Lynnfield, and Jay Darling and his wife Kim of Peabody, as well as his 7 great nieces and great nephews, Jake, Alex, Molly, Olivia, Emma, Jack and Joshua, all of whom adored their “Uncle Ricky.” SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 10 of Saugus often have labels of neighborhood names, but often people who live in other parts of Saugus are not very familiar with the special characteristics of other parts of town. uated Medford High School in 1961. He attended Boston University, earning both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees and went on to proudly serve his country in the MA Army National Guard from 1965-1968. A talented athlete, Rick played first base for the BU Terriers baseball team, beginning his lifelong loyalty to his alma mater. As a season ticket holder and active member of the Friends of BU Hockey for over 40 years, Rick’s devotion to BU sports was unmatched. In 2008, his athletic achievements and his continued dedication to coaching were permanently honored when he was inducted into the inaugural class of the Boston University Baseball Hall of Fame. Rick dedicated his professional life to guiding and shaping young minds through athletics. For 43 years, he was a physical education teacher at Belmonte Jr. High School in Saugus, where he also taught Information Technology and coached the football and baseball teams. Additionally, he served as the varsity coach for the Saugus High School football, hockey and baseball teams. Through his decades in the gym and behind the bench, “Mr. P.” served as a steadfast mentor to countless students, leaving a lasting impact that reached well beyond the classroom or game. For many years, he was also a familiar, friendly face working in the pro shop and driving the zamboni at HockeyTown USA in Saugus. Though calm and unassuming by nature, Rick was fiercely The unique histories, geography and development patterns helped shape the town as we know it now, as well as the river, railroad, and dirt roads that determined where people settled and formed businesses. The meeting is free and open loyal to those he loved. He was devoted to his family, sharing a home in Everett with his parents, his sister and her growing family, fully embracing the role of World’s Best Uncle and steadfastly supporting his parents, sister, and brother-in-law. He cherished his large, loud and loving extended Italian family, enjoying close relationships with his many aunts, uncles and cousins. Rick treasured time spent with Judy, enjoying their shared interests and activities, many of which included one of their beloved canine companions, Alfie, Tina, Al Capone, Manny or Teddy. He found joy in life’s simple pleasures, such as boating, watching a good sports game, coin and stamp collecting, driving around in his newest set of wheels, reading and savoring a great meal. Rick lived his life with a deep faith and quiet strength. A generous spirit, he selflessly shared his time, talents and resources with those he loved and causes close to his heart. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved him. Family and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere on Tuesday, November 3rd from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., followed by A Funeral Mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St to the public, and light refreshments will be served. Doors open at 6:45 and the meeting begins at 7 p.m. at 30 Main St., home of Saugus Historical Society and Saugus TV. SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 12 Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To send online condolences, please visit www.vertucciosmithvazza.com. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, Revere. LEGAL NOTICE Board of Selectmen Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the Saugus Board of Selectmen will conduct a Public Hearing for the purpose of determining the percentage of local tax levy FY 2027 to be borne by each class of taxable property within the Town of Saugus, MA. This Public Hearing will be held in the Saugus Town Hall Auditorium, second floor, 298 Central Street, Saugus, MA on November 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM. Debra Panetta, Chair Meredith K. Casagrande, Clerk November 06, 13, 2026 - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS LAND COURT DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT 26 SM 003354 ORDER OF NOTICE TO: Dona M. Condry, The Personal Representative of The Estate of James F. Condry aka James F. Condry Jr. and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. c. 50 §3901 et seq.: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Soundview Home Loan Trust 2006-3, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-3 claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage covering real property in 11 Saville St., Saugus, MA 01906, given by Virginia L. Condry and James F. Condry aka James F. Condry, Jr., to Centex Home Equity Company, LLC, dated February 23, 2006 and recorded in the Essex (South) County Registry of Deeds in Document No. 464947, has/ have filed with this court a complaint for determination of Defendant’s/Defendants’ Servicemembers status. If you now are, or recently have been, in the active military service of the United States of America, then you may be entitled to the benefits of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. If you object to a foreclosure of the above-mentioned property on that basis, then you or your attorney must file a written appearance and answer in this court at: Three Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108 on or before 11/30/26 or you may lose the opportunity to challenge the foreclosure on the ground of noncompliance with the Act. Witness, Gordon H. Piper, Chief Justice of this Court on 10/19/2026. Attest: Deborah J. Patterson, Recorder November 06, 2026
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