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SAUGUS D D Your Local News & Sports Online. Subscribe to Advocate Online! Scan Here. CAT CAT S BROTHERLY LOVE: Saugus High School Athletic Director Matt Serino received a kiss and a hug from his twin brother Craig, who was thrilled after being honored as a Saugus High School Hall of Famer last Saturday night. Craig was one of 12 former student athletes who were inducted. Please see inside for the story and more photos. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) E TE Vol. 26, No.45 -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 781-233-4446 Friday, November 8, 2024 A HALL OF FAME NIGHT Saugus is a “red” town Voters back republicans – Trump for president, Deaton for U.S. Senator – as 66 percent of voters turnout for presidential election By Mark E. Vogler augus easily established itself as a “red” town in a predominantly “blue” state, as voters overwhelmingly backed the two top Republicans on the ballot in Tuesday’s presidential election. Former President Donald Trump carried 54 percent of the total votes cast while beating his Democratic challenger, Vice President Kamala Harris, 8,013 to 6,502 – a 1,511-vote margin, according to the unoffi cial results released Tuesday night by the Saugus Town Clerk’s Offi ce. Harris drew 62 percent of the vote statewide to take Massachusetts. But Trump, the 45th president of the United States, in a compelling political comeback beat Harris and will be returning to the White House as the 47th president. Meanwhile, Republican challenger John Deaton drew 53 percent of the vote in his race with incumbent Senator Elizabeth Warren. Deaton won the Saugus vote over Sen. Warren, 7,887 to 6,438 – a 1,449 vote margin. But the Saugus support for Deaton was atypical of how Massachusetts voted overall. Warren drew more than 60 percent of the vote as she coasted to reelection, winning a third six-year term. Trump and Deaton each won all 10 town precincts. Sixty-six percent of the town’s 22,566 registered voters cast ballots in Tuesday’s election. “I love it!” Saugus Republican Town Committee Chair Chris Luongo exclaimed in an interview on the morning after the election when told that both Trump and Deaton were overwhelming favorites among Saugus voters. “I think Saugus is a working-class town and people are fi nally realizing that the Democrats are not for the working class anymore,” Luongo said. “I’m hoping to get the Republican Town Committee to get more people to run for state offi ce for the next election. Maybe we can get something statewide, too,” he said. Luongo had predicted that former President Trump would “RED” TOWN | SEE PAGE 2 Mid-grade Regular $3.57 2.85 37 31 Over 45 Years of Excellence! Full Service $2.95 Order online at angelosoil.com

Page 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 8, 2024 “RED” TOWN |FROM PAGE 1 carry Saugus as well as the country and he was not optimistic about Deaton’s prospects in Saugus. Luongo hailed the local and national voting results as “a great day for America.” Saugus Democratic Town Committee Chair Joe Malone said in an interview before the election that he expected Vice President Kamala Harris to carry Saugus as well as the nation. “I’m surprised that she didn’t carry Saugus or the nation,” Malone said in an interview Wednesday. “I thought for sure that Harris would take Florida. And I’m surprised that Warren lost so badly [in Saugus]. “I thought that Harris was a very good candidate and was going to do better than Joe Biden,” he said. “I’m just totally surprised that Harris didn’t win the election. I think the border was a problem for our side,” he said. Trump’s support in Saugus during Tuesday’s election was the best he’s done during his three presidential runs. Eight years ago, Trump was the favorite of Saugus voters, beating Hillary Clinton by 933 votes as he captured 51 percent of the turnout. Trump lost the popular vote by close to 3 million to Democratic candidate Clinton while winning the White House by beating her in the Electoral College, 304 to 227. Four years later, former Vice President Joe Biden was the favorite of Saugus voters, as he beat Trump by 373 votes – capturing 51 percent of the turnout. On the national front, Biden beat Trump in electoral votes, Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net 306 to 232, while winning the popular vote by more than 7 million. In other races on Tuesday, incumbent Essex County Clerk of Courts Thomas Driscoll, Jr., a Democrat, declared victory in his race against two challengers: Todd R. Angilly, an unenrolled candidate from Lynnfield, and Doris V. Rodriguez, an Independent candidate from Lawrence. Driscoll was seeking his fifth six-year term. Driscoll topped the field in Saugus, receiving 6,250 votes. Angilly received 3,670 votes and Rodriguez drew 1,944 votes. Driscoll issued the following statement Wednesday: “I want to extend my sincerest thanks to the voters of Essex County for their continued support and trust. I look forward to continuing in my role as their Clerk of Courts as we fight for fairness, transparency, and justice. “I also want to thank my family; my wife Tara, my kids Thomas, Robert, and Callie, and my sister Martha, who have selflessly supported me on this journey. I am grateful for the volunteers and activists who made tonight possible, and I also want to thank my opponents, Todd Angilly and Doris Rodriguez. Running for office is incredibly difficult, and I commend them for their willingness to serve their community and talk about the issues that matter. I wish them nothing but the best in their future endeavors.” Driscoll has served as Essex County Clerk of Courts since 2001. He is a graduate of Bates College, where he played varsity football and lacrosse and earned a degree in political science, and he holds a J.D. from the New England School of Law. Immediately following graduation from college, Driscoll worked as a Deputy Sheriff and Corrections Officer for the Essex County Sheriff’s Department. As an attorney, he served as an Assistant District Attorney in Essex County. He then embarked on a career as a civil litigation and criminal defense attorney. Driscoll has also served on the Board of Selectmen and Swampscott Contributory Retirement Board in addition to his volunteer role as a coach for numerous youth sports teams in Swampscott, where he resides with his wife of 32 years, Tara. Together, they have raised their three children: Thomas, Robert and Callie. At press time, it was not clear who the winner was in the race for the Registry of Deeds seat for the Essex Southern District between Eileen M. Duff, a Democrat from Gloucester, and Jonathan Edward Ring, a Rockport Republican. On Tuesday, Duff was a slight favorite over Ring among Saugus voters, 6,267 to 6,138. A vote to eliminate MCAS Saugus voters supported two of the five ballot questions. Here’s how they voted: Question One – town voters embraced the proposal to allow the state auditor to audit the state Legislature, 9,700 to 3,786. Statewide, voters overwhelmingly supported that question by more than 70 percent. Question Two – town voters supported the proposal to repeal the requirement to pass a competency exam to graduate from high school by a vote of 8,602 to 5,679. This would eliminate passing the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) tests in mathematics, science, technology and English as a requirement to receive a high school diploma.Statewide, voters supported the question by 59 percent. Question Three – town voters rejected the proposal to allow rideshare drivers to form labor unions by a vote of 7,056 to 6,670. Statewide, voters supported the question by 54 percent. Question Four – town voters opposed the proposal to legalize certain psychedelic substances by a vote of 8,738 to 5,187. Statewide, voters rejected the question by 57 percent. Question Five – town voters opposed the proposal to raise the minimum wage for tipped workers by a vote of 10,362 to 3,755. Statewide, voters rejected the proposal by 64 percent. Thousands of blanks cast There were thousands of blank votes cast in the five uncontested races in Tuesday’s election. U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Salem) received 9,301 votes while 5,307 blank votes were cast in his race. Terrence W. Kennedy, of Lynnfield, a Democrat, received 8,948 votes. There were 5,747 blanks cast in his race. State Rep. Donald H. Wong (R-Saugus), the lone Republican among the five uncontested incumbents who were reelected, received 9,013 votes. There were only 163 blanks in his race. State Rep. Jessica Ann Giannino (D-Revere) received 1,684 votes compared to the 1,034 blank votes cast in her race. State Sen. Brendan P. Crighton (D-Lynn) received 8,569 votes. There were 6,143 blank votes cast in his race.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 8, 2024 Page 3 Veterans Day Observance is set for Monday The ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. at Veterans Park, followed by a rolling rally By Mark E. Vogler S augus will celebrate the contributions of its local veterans – living and departed – at the town’s annual Veterans Day observance set for 11 a.m. Monday (Nov. 11) at Veterans Park, at the corner of Winter and Central Streets. Captain Douglas Peterson, the Orthopedic Surgery Specialty Leader for the U.S. Navy Reserves, will be the keynote speaker, according to Saugus Veterans Council Commander Steve Castinetti. “At the conclusion of the ceremony, there will be a Rolling Rally – featuring vintage cars, trucks and motorcycles,” Castinetti said. “The procession will drive by Veterans Park and will continue onto Saugus Center. Guy Moley is organizing the rally,” he said. Castinetti, the master of ceremonies at most patriotic events in Saugus, is recuperating from recent injuries he received and will not be able to attend the event. CCM Robert O’Toole, retired U.S. Air Force and the executive offi cer of the Saugus Veterans Council, will oversee this year’s event. Capt. Peterson, a Beverly native, graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Education and Pre-Medical Studies Navy Financial Assistance Program (FAP). Peterson attended the Naval Aeromedical Institute and received his flight surgeon wings in 2004 while as an attending orthopedic surgeon at Naval Hospital Pensacola. In 2004, he transferred to U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka in Japan and served for two years as a staff orthopedic surgeon. He served aboard the USNS Mercy for a humanitarian mission for tsunami relief in Indonesia. Peterson transferred to NaCaptain Douglas Peterson of the U.S. Navy Reserves will be the keynote speaker. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) from the University of Massachusetts Lowell in 1991 and received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the University of New England in 1995. He received the U.S. Army HPSP scholarship for medical school and completed a traditional internship at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1996. He then served as Brigade Surgeon, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Light) at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, from 1996-1999. He completed an orthopedic surgery residency at Ohio University / Grandview Hospital and Medical Center in 2003 under the U.S. val Health Clinic New England (NHCNE) in Newport, R.I., in 2006. He was granted a fulltime out-service scholarship for a sports medicine and shoulder fellowship at Harvard / MGH. Following his fellowship, he returned to NHCNE as an orthopedic surgeon and team physician for Naval Academy Preparatory School. Peterson deployed to Afghanistan as the orthopedic surgeon on a forward surgical team providing Role 2 combat surgical care to Helmand Province, Afghanistan, in 2009. He earned his Fleet Marine Force warfare device while deployed with the Marines. Peterson left active duty in 2010 and is currently in private practice on the North Shore of Boston. He is a member of the U.S. Navy Reserves with OHSU Pensacola and drills at NOSC Newport. Eastern Bank Building on Rte. 1S 605 Broadway, #301 * Saugus (781) 233-6844 www.bostonnorthdental.com Dr. Priti Amlani Dr. Bhavisha Patel * Restorative Dentistry * Cosmetic Dentistry * Implant Restoration * Zoom Whitening * Teeth in a Day - All on 6 * Invisalign * CEREC Crowns (Single Visit Crowns) * Root Canal Treatment * Sedation Dentistry ~ Full Mouth Rehabilitation ~ Before After Monogram D4 Double siding Cedar impression half rounds Harvey Vinyl 66 Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Roofing •Free Estimates •Replacement Windows •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured

Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 8, 2024 A Hall of Fame Night A dozen of Saugus High’s best student athletes who excelled in their sport are honored at induction ceremony – including an All-American track star By Mark E. Vogler I t was 12 years ago that a senior member of the Saugus High School track team went to New York City to participate against high school athletes from across the country and came home a Sachem sports legend. “He was only 17 years old. He placed fi fth in the nation in the Triple Jump,” retired Saugus High School Coach Steve Boudreau recalled last Saturday night as he told the packed banquet hall at the Saugus-Everett Elks Lodge #642 about Olisa Obiefuna. “In our opinion, he was the greatest track athlete in the history of Saugus,” said Boudreau, a member of the Saugus High School Hall of Fame Committee. Boudreau called Obiefuna “special” and “a generational track athlete.” “He was born to be a track athlete. He ran fast and jumped high,” he continued. Then he noted the charac425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut Street We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-7 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM - ID Required Private Parties Private Parties 4-8 p.m. $10.00 8:30-11 p.m. $11. 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM - ID Required 12-9 p.m. $10.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com teristics of the Sachem athlete who became an All-American track star: “Big meet performer. Student of his sport. He watched videos to study his craft. He knew his competitors. Laser focus before competitions. Walking about with his signature pacing in his hooded sweatshirt.” Obiefuna was one of a dozen Sachem student athletes inducted last Saturday night into the Saugus High School Sports Hall of Fame. They were seven men and five women who excelled on Sachem sports teams that competed during parts of four decades. A married couple – Todd Nichols and Ashley Panzini Nichols – were among the elite Sachem athletes honored. Rob Scuzzarella, the all-time leading Saugus High lacrosse scorer who helped lead his team to a state championship, became the fi rst Saugus High lacrosse player to be inducted. The group included a number of multi-sport athletes – several who captained their teams in two or more sports. Several of the athletes led their teams to state championships. Saugus High School Athletic Director Matt Serino had the honor of presenting a Hall of Fame plaque to his twin brother, Craig, who is a former teammate who contributed to two state hockey championships. Matt was inducted into the Hall back in 2018. HALL OF FAME | SEE PAGE 5 A HALL OF FAME LEGACY: Hall of Fame inductee Robert Gannon and his dad, Steve – a Hall of Famer who was inducted in 1988 – hold the jersey that Robert wore as a member of the 2004 Saugus High State Hockey champions. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) “THE GREATEST TRACK ATHLETE IN THE HISTORY OF SAUGUS”: Olisa Obiefuna, one of the 12 former student athletes inducted in the Saugus High School Sports Hall of Fame, was an All-American in the triple jump at Saugus High and at two colleges he later attended. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate)

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 8, 2024 Page 5 Investing in Veterans facilities Crabtree announces capital improvements to Saugus American Legion building and Saugus Veterans War monument (Editor’s Note: The following story is based on a press release issued this week by the Town Manager’s Offi ce.) T he Town of Saugus recently made signifi cant investments to support town veterans facilities, according to Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree. A major project completed by the town involved painting and improvements that will help preserve the historic Marine Cpl. Scott J. Procopio Saugus American Legion Post 210 Building for years to come, Crabtree noted in a statement issued by his offi ce. The project initially called for the Saugus American Legion Building to be repainted. The scope expanded when testing revealed lead paint present on building surface areas and more rotted wood than anticipated. Taking precautions to protect the safety of residents and HALL OF FAME |FROM PAGE 4 Robert Gannon – anoththe surrounding area, workers removed all of the lead paint from the Saugus American Legion Building on Taylor Street. After eliminating the lead paint, crews repaired and replaced more than 1,200 linear feet of rotted wood discovered on the building’s siding, sheathing, trim, attic louvers and the sign for the Marine Cpl. Scott J. Procopio American Legion Post 210. The Saugus American Legion building received a prime and two coats of paint that really brightens and preserves the structure’s appearance. Two new exterior doors were also replaced. The Town invested approximately $350,000 in the Saugus American Legion Building improvement project. “The Saugus American Legion Building is an important gathering place that is near and dear to the hearts of local veterans and military families,” Crabtree said. “I’m thrilled whenever the town can complete a projer teammate and fellow 2005 Saugus High graduate who shared in two state hockey championships – brought his hockey jersey that he wore a monument that is a centerpiece of Veterans Park, where residents meet for the town’s annual Veterans Day ceremonies to honor those who have served in the military. Additionally, the town purchased an engraver to work on signs around the veterans’ memorials. Crabtree said he will continThe American Legion Building recently underwent a $350,000 improvement project. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) ect like this to support our veterans.” Saugus Veterans Council Commander Steve Castinetti said he is impressed with how the American Legion Building project turned out. “The hall has been in need of some serious work on the outside with paint and rotting wood,” Castiduring the 2004 state championship season. Gannon benefi tted from a legacy: His dad – Steve – is a Saugus High School senior who starred in More Choices. More Savings. LOCK IT IN WHILE YOU CAN. YOU PICK. 12, 18 OR 24-MONTH CD. 4.25% Member FDIC | Member DIF APY* *Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate of the date posted and is subject to change without notice. APY assumes the interest remains on deposit until maturity. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. A minimum of $500 is required to open a Certificate of Deposit and earn the advertised APY. There’s Every Bank, Then There’s netti said. “The town stepped up and did a great job, it looks outstanding. Thanks so much to the town for doing that.” The town also set aside nearly $30,000 to repoint the bricks for the Saugus Veterans War Monument at the corner of Central and Winter Streets. This repointing project will help preserve football, basketball and track. He went on to star as a student athlete at Holy Cross as an outside linebacker for the football team. He also made the Holy ue to pursue projects that support veterans and the town facilities that are so important to our community. The Saugus Veterans Council is hosting a Veterans Day ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, at 11 a.m. at the Saugus Veterans Park at the corner of Central and Winter Streets. Retired U.S. Navy CAPT Douglas Peterson will serve as the keynote speaker for the ceremony. A rolling rally of vintage cars, trucks, motorcycles and other vehicles will travel past Saugus Veterans Park at the conclusion of the Veterans Day ceremony. Cross sports Hall of Fame. Here’s a sketch of the 12 Hall of Fame athletes inductHALL OF FAME | SEE PAGE 6

Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 8, 2024 Five incumbent politicians on the ballot got reelected without facing an opponent in Tuesday’s Election By Mark E. Vogler Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? For more info, call (857) 249-7882 Campaign 2024 F ive incumbent politicians on the Saugus election ballot – each who had no opposition in their respective primary – wound up getting reelected without having to face an opponent in Tuesday’s general election: U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Salem) had no ballot opposition from Republican candidates in the general election. He has served the Sixth Congressional District since 2015. Terrence W. Kennedy, of Lynnfield, a Democrat who has served as the District Six repC’mon Down and Visit Chris & His Associates! Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! MAJOR BRANDS AT DISCOUNT PRICES! Singles * Tins Green Label Sale Buy 2 Cigars, Get One FREE! Starting at $18.95 * Bundles * Boxes Many Types Starting at $49.95 Starting at $95.95 * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES HOURS: OPEN SUN. - WED. 9 AM - 6 PM / THURS. - SAT. 9 AM - 7 PM R.Y.O. TOBACCO & TUBES ON SALE! Humidor Special! Model A holds up to 25 cigars incl. ash tray, humidifier, hygrometer, cigar cutter and leather pocket holder! Special Price! $99.95 WE MAKE HOUSE KEYS! A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 Chris 2024 THE SAUGUS LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION: Left to right: State Sen. Brendan P. Crighton (D-Lynn), State Rep. Jessica Ann Giannino (D-Revere) and State Rep. Donald H. Wong (R-Saugus) will be representing Saugus for another two years, as all three candidates faced no opposition in their respective primaries or in Tuesday’s general election. (Saugus Advocate fi le photo by Mark E. Vogler) resentative on the Governor’s Council since 2011, faced no opponent. State Rep. Donald H. Wong (R-Saugus) faced no competition on his way to another twoyear term in the Ninth Essex District. No Democratic candidate sought to challenge him in the general election. Wong, who has represented Saugus since 2011, also has faced no opposition during the previous two (2020 and 2022) elections. HALL OF FAME |FROM PAGE 5 ed this year: ● Lauren Cataldo: She is a 2002 Saugus High graduate, Diane Bena award winner, 3 sport captain (soccer-indoor/ outdoor track), Agganis AllStar Soccer, NEC Record (2000) 4x200 relay, Track state qualifi - er in LJ, HJ, 4x100 relay, 4x400 relay). Played college soccer at Boston College. ● Rob Gannon: He is a 2005 Saugus High School graduate, a 3-time Hockey NEC All-Star, State Rep. Jessica Ann Giannino (D-Revere) – whose 16th Suff olk District includes Precincts 3 and 10 in Saugus – also faced no opposition in Tuesday’s general election. She was uncontested in winning reelection two years ago. She has been a state representative since 2020. State Sen. Brendan P. Crighton (D-Lynn) also got reelected without opposition. He’s been a state senator since 2018. 2x hockey state champ, 2x NEC Conference Champ, played football and ran outdoor track, played football and hockey at Hamilton College. ● Marie Johnson: She is a 1995 Saugus High School graduate. She was a 3 sport varsity athlete, Fall/Winter Cheerleading and Softball, 2x NEC All-Star softball, amassed over 160 strikeouts her junior year, played softball at Rivier College. ● Kayla Vitukevich KriegHALL OF FAME | SEE PAGE 9

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 8, 2024 Page 7 The Parson Roby Chapter of DAR plans a Wreaths Across America Event in Saugus for Dec. 14 (Editor’s Note: The Parson Roby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution [DAR] of Saugus recently issued the following press release.) O n December 14th at noon, the Parson Roby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (MA0136P) is sponsoring its fourth Wreaths Across America event helping both Riverside and Old Burying Ground Cemeteries to remember and honor veterans by laying remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes. To sponsor your wreath(s) at $17 each or to volunteer to help place wreaths on December 14th, please visit www. wreathsacrossamerica.org/ MA0136P or use the QR code. There will be a brief ceremony at noon to honor all branches of the military followed by laying wreaths on our fallen heroes. Invite your friends and family to join us in honoring our servicemen and women. The cut-off date to order is November 28th. 2021 was our fi rst year sponsoring this event, which had over 360 wreaths sponsored. The community really stepped up and we are grateful for all the support we received. However, there are more than 1200 veterans’ graves in Riverside and we are hoping that between the community and businesses there will be enough sponsored wreaths to Wreaths Across America in Saugus (Courtesy Photo by The Parson Roby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution [DAR]) cover all those graves this year. The Daughters of the American Revolution’s mission is to preserve American history and secure America’s future through education and promoting patriotism. For more information on how to participate or “What We Do” email the Parson Roby Chapter DAR at parsonroby.saugusdar@ gmail.com. 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 Sabatino Insurance is proud to welcome the loyal customers of ALWAYS READY TO SERVE YOU: Our Staff are, Emma Davidson, Jeimy Sanchez, Josephine Leone, Marie D’Amore, Rocco Longo, Z’andre Lopez, Anthony DiPierro, Darius Goudreau, Laurette Murphy, Danielle Goudreau and Tina Davidson. PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM

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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 8, 2024 Page 9 ~ The Old Sachem ~ The presidency of Woodrow Wilson By Bill Stewart T he Boston Globe on Sunday included a piece about President Woodrow Wilson and his deep dislike of negroes. Thomas Woodrow Wilson was born on Dec. 28, 1856, and became the 28th President of the United States. He served in the progressive era when Republicans were at a peak and also controlled the legislative branches. He is quoted in his “A History of the American People” that was reproduced in the film “The Birth of a Nation” as saying, “The white men were roused by a mere instinct of self-preservation … until at last there had sprung into existence a great Ku Klux Klan, a veritable empire of the south, to protect the Southern country.” Wilson was born in Staunton, Virginia, the son of a Presbyterian minister who was a pastor in Georgia during the Civil War. HALL OF FAME |FROM PAGE 6 er: She is a 2007 Saugus High School graduate, 4 year 3 sport Varsity athlete (Soccer-Indoor Track-Outdoor Track), SHS Record holder track (4x400 relay-4x800 relay), Diane Bena Award, Girls Soccer Agganis All-Star, 2x NEC South Track and Field Champ. ● Don Maccini: He is a 1987 Saugus High School graduate, 5th all-time leading scorer in SHS Hockey History (133 points), NEC Hockey All-Star, HNIB All-Star Sophomore year, HNIB All-Scholastic. Played college hockey at AIC. ● Ashley Panzini Nichols: She is a 2004 Saugus High School graduate and the wife of fellow inductee Todd Nichols, NEC Field Hockey MVP, NEC All-Star Field Hockey, NEC All-Star softball, NEC Conference Champ softball, played basketball, played college Field Hockey at Bridgewater State ● Todd Nichols: He is a 2003 He was raised as a southerner during the Civil War then the Reconstruction era. He graduated from Princeton University, then Virginia Law School. He earned a Doctorate in History and Political Science from Johns Hopkins University and he taught at many colleges, finally becoming President of Princeton University. He next went into politics, becoming governor of New Jersey from 1911 to 1912, and produced many progressive reforms. He easily won the election of 1912. Under his first year of the presidency, he authorized a widespread usage of segregation in the federal bureaucracy and was also opposed to women’s rights. He produced the Revenue Act of 1913, which introduced the modern income tax, and the Federal Reserve Act, which created the Federal Reserve System. Saugus High School graduate and the husband of fellow inductee Ashley Panzini Nichols, NEC Hockey All-Star, 2x NEC Conference Champs, 1x Hockey State Champs, 12th all-time leading scorer Hockey (105 points), played Golf (NEC Champ). ● Olisaemeka (Olisa) Obiefuna: He is a 2012 Saugus High School graduate who only participated in track during his four years as a Sachem athlete – in the winter and spring seasons. He earned All-American honors in the Triple Jump during his senior year. He has nine total state and division championships. He qualified for the state in the 55 meters, the 200 meters, the Triple Jump and the High Jump. He won seven NEC championships – twice in the 200 meter, three times in the Long Jump and twice in the Triple Jump. After graduating from Saugus High, he attended Angelo State University in Texas, where he won the conference championship and received When war broke out in Europe in 1914, Wilson declared neutrality and tried to negotiate a peace between the Allied and Central Powers. He won reelection in 1916 in a close match with Charles Evans Hughes. In 1917 when his negotiations’ fell apart, he had Congress make a declaration of war against Germany. Germany used submarine warfare to sink American ships. The United States sent military units to Europe and fought alongside the Europeans against Germany’s forces. After the Allied victory in November 1918, Wilson attended the Paris Peace Conference and developed the League of Nations, which was incorporated into the Treaty of Versailles, which he signed. He intended to seek a third term as president, but a stroke in October 1919 kept him from his duties. His policies, however, were hated by German and All-America honors in the Triple Jump. He transferred to Wingate University in North Carolina, where he was a twotime All-American in the Triple Jump. He resides in North Carolina. ● Jeff Paolini: He is a 1988 Saugus High School graduate, 2x Hockey NEC All-Star, tied 11th all-time leading scorer in SHS hockey history (108 points), played college hockey at AIC. ● Rob Scuzzarella: He is a 2006 Saugus High School graduate, Hockey NEC AllStar, 1x hockey state champ, all-time leading SHS lacrosse scorer, with 278 points (149 goals, 129 assists) and was Northeastern Conference Offensive Player of the Year in 2006. He was a two-time NEC all-conference, NEC MVP, Mass. All-America Game Participant. He also played golf for two years and was a captain of the 2005 team as well as a Northeastern Conference All-Star; HALL OF FAME | SEE PAGE 10 Irish Americans, and the Republicans won back the presidency in 1920. He is highly rated among scholars for his acts as president. 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Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 8, 2024 Football Sachems snaps losing streak with dominant 30-8 win over Chelsea By Dom Nicastro T he Saugus High School football team found its rhythm last Friday night, defeating Chelsea 30-8 to snap a four-game losing streak. Behind a strong team effort and standout performances from familiar faces, the Sachems improved to 2-6 on the season with their first win since September. Saugus set the tone early with a 10-yard touchdown run from senior Ryan Shea, who also converted the ensuGerry 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 New St. Anthony’s Flea Market 250 Revere St., Revere, Lower Hall Indoor Flea Market Saturday, November 9, 2024 from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Admission .50 Cents Lot’s of New Vendors! Free Coffee & Tea! New Vendors Welcome! To rent a table, call Lynda: (781) 910-8615 / Our next Flea Market is December 14th. ing two-point attempt with a pass from Jay Arnett, giving the Sachems an 8-0 lead in the first quarter. The Sachems’ defense contributed points of its own in the second quarter when a bad snap on a Chelsea punt led to a safety, extending the lead to 10-0. Shortly after, Jordan Rodriguez connected with Shea for a 6-yard touchdown, making it 16-0 at halftime. “We kind of put it together in all the different phases of the game,” said head coach Steve Cummings. “Offensively, we were able to cash in on some good field position. Special teams helped us flip the field when we had to and didn’t give up anything big. We came up with some turnovers, got a safety, and just played solid in all three phases, which was nice to see.” In the second half, Saugus kept its foot on the gas. Cody Munafo punched in a 1-yard touchdown run in the third quarter, with Connor Bloom adding the extra point to push the lead to 23-0. Chelsea responded with a 12-yard touchdown run to get on the board at 23-8. However, Munafo would seal the victory in the fourth quarter with another 1-yard touchdown, capping off a commanding performance by the Sachems. Shea was a standout on both sides of the ball, scoring twice and contributing in key moments to keep Saugus’ offense moving. Cummings highlighted his contributions, along with Rodriguez’s effective playmaking. “Ryan Shea was all over the place,” Cummings said. “Whether it was running the ball, catching passes out of the backfield, or just making big plays, he was everywhere. His game is just getting better every week. Cody was grindHALL OF FAME |FROM PAGE 9 played Lacrosse at Lynchburg University. ● Craig Serino: He is a 2005 Saugus High School graduate, Hockey NEC All-Star, 2x hockey state champ, 5th alltime leading defenseman, D3 National Championship Hockey at Norwich University, played cross country and outdoor track. He served a tour in Afghanistan with the National Guard. He’s currently a Massport Firefighter. ● Melanie Wheeler: She is Sachems QB Jordan Rodrigues hands off to running back Pablo DeJesus in action against Winthrop. (Advocate file photo) ing out tough yards, and the offensive line did a really nice job protecting. We were solid most of the night.” The win couldn’t have come at a better time for the Sachems, who had been searching for a way to turn things around after a challenging stretch of games. The team hopes to carry this momentum into their next matchup as they host Dracut in the consolation round on Friday, Nov. 8, at 6:30 p.m. a 2003 Saugus High School graduate. She was a fouryear-three sport athlete, excelling in tennis, basketball and softball. In tennis, she was Varsity doubles and singles player and a Captain during her junior and senior years and an MVP during her junior and senior years. In basketball, she was a fouryear starting point guard. During her senior year, she was an MVP and leading scorer. In Softball, she was a captain in her senior year and an All-Star. She was a two time NEC All-Star 2002 “We needed this one,” Cummings added. “The boys were looking to snap that losing skid, and now we’re looking forward to getting back out there and hopefully getting another one against Dracut.” Dracut will present a new challenge for Saugus, as the Sachems have limited experience against their upcoming opponent. The coaching staff received film Monday on DraFOOTBALL | SEE PAGE 11 (11th) and 2003 (12th). As a cleanup hitter, she led her team to NEC division champs in 2001 and 2003. She batted .356 in her senior year. In Tennis, she was captain of the team in her junior and senior years and also the MVP. After graduation, she coached and was a fund-raiser for Saugus Little League baseball. She has also volunteered with Saugus Little League softball. During her senior year, she won the Chief Drew Award for best all-around female athlete.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 8, 2024 Page 11 Saugus girls soccer hits the postseason after stellar fall campaign By Dom Nicastro T he Saugus Sachems girls soccer team closed their regular season with an impressive 13-2-3 record, securing the No. 9 seed in the Division 3 MIAA tournament. Guided by first-year head coach April Martinez, the Sachems showcased a blend of talent, resilience and teamwork as they enter the postseason. Their initial playoff matchup is against No. 24 East Bridgewater, who recently defeated No. 41 Boston Latin Academy 6-0. A win in this matchup would set Saugus up to face either Apponequet Regional or Pope Francis. It’s a single-elimination tourney. April Martinez’s debut season as head coach has drawn signifi cant praise for her leadership and the trust she’s fostered within the team. Saugus Athletics Director Matthew Serino said she’s been a great addition to Saugus High School. “She’s done a great job connecting with the girls and building trust,” Serino said. “She knows how to build confi dence in each player and has them believing when they are playing to their abilities, they can stand toe to toe with anyone.” This season, the Sachems proved their mettle by competing closely with powerhouses such as Danvers, showcasing a spirit of belonging and competitive confidence. Serino emphasized this, saying, “This group is highly skilled, but more importantly they work together as a team. They FOOTBALL |FROM PAGE 10 cut and has begun breaking it down in preparation for Friday’s game. “We know they run a spread off ense and have some good athletes,” Cummings said. have bought into Coach Martinez’s system right away and they are seeing the benefi ts of it. No one person is bigger than the overall team goal.” Key players contributed signifi cantly to Saugus’ success, with standout statistics refl ecting their collective strength. Madison Botta led the team with 32 goals and 16 assists, asserting herself as a consistent off ensive threat. Shawn Sewell added 20 goals and nine assists, while sister Shay Sewell notched 12 goals and 13 assists, demonstrating their balanced contribution to both scoring and playmaking. The team’s strong performance is rooted in their dedication and commitment to growth. Serino expressed admiration for their work ethic, noting, “What impresses me most with this group is their dedication to their craft. They are a devoted group who shows up each and every day pushing one another, wanting to get better.” This devotion has fueled not only their successes on the fi eld but also their role as influential figures in the community. Beyond their skill and determination, the Sachems have embraced their identity as role models. “They have embraced the role of being student-athletes at Saugus High School, but more importantly they have embraced the role of being role models to our younger athletes,” he said. Norwell (18-0-2) earned the No. 1 seed in the 44-team Division 3 bracket. Medfield, “They play a tough schedule in the Merrimack Valley, so they’re going to be battle-tested. It’s always interesting to prepare for a team you haven’t faced before, and we’re ready to put in the work this week to get ready.” Weston, Nipmuc Regional and Dover-Sherborn followed, along with familiar North Shore foes North Reading (15-1-2), eliminated, and Danvers (12-3-3) in No. 6 and No. 7, respectively. Newburyport followed Saugus as the No. 10 seed at 12-3-3. Other North Shore teams in the bracket include: St. Mary’s, No. 18, 9-6-3. Eliminated. Bishop Fenwick, No. 30, 7-8-3. Swampscott, No. 32, 6-7-5. Eliminated. Revere, No. 43, 9-7-0. Eliminated. He’s Back...and Better Than Ever! John A. Fitzpatrick (Fitzy) Sales & Lease Consultant Direct: 617.410.1030 Main: 617.381.9000 Cell: 617.279.9962 jfitzpatrick@mcgovernauto.com jfitzpatrick McGovern Automotive Group 100 Broadway, Rte. 99, Everett This is a solicitation of insurance. Contact may be made by an insurance agent or insurance company. Not affiliated with or endorsed by any government entity or agency. We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently, we represent 2 organizations, which offer 27 products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY: 1-877-486-2048), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all your options. CareFree384a 8/2023

Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 8, 2024 Sachem Sports Greats Saugus High School Hall of Fame The Class of 2024 inductees O n Saturday, Nov. 2, Saugus High School sports fans, former standout athletes, family members and friends gathered in the second floor banquet room at the Saugus-Everett Elks Lodge #642 for a banquet and a ceremony honoring 12 former standout athletes – the latest to be inducted into the Saugus High School Sports Hall of Fame. (Saugus Advocate photos by Mark E. Vogler) ROBERT GANNON: a 2005 Saugus High School graduate who was a three-time hockey NEC All-Star and two-time state champion; presented by Athletic Director Matt Serino. DONALD MACCINI: a 1987 Saugus High School graduate who starred in hockey; presented by John Hatch. CRAIG SERINO: a 2005 Saugus High School graduate who starred in hockey and was a two-time state champion; presented by Athletic Director Matt Serino, who is also his brother. KAYLA VITUKEVICH KRIEGER: a 2007 Saugus High School graduate who starred in three sports: soccer, indoor track and outdoor track; presented by Steve Boudreau. MARIE JOHNSON: a 1995 Saugus High School graduate who was a three-sport athlete who starred in softball; presented by Barbara Wall. LAUREN CATALDO: a 2002 Saugus High School graduate who was a three-sport captain who starred in soccer and indoor and outdoor track; presented by Athletic Director Matt Serino. JEFF PAOLINI: a 1988 Saugus High School graduate who starred in hockey; presented by John Hatch.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 8, 2024 MAKPage 13 ING MOM PROUD: Saugus Middle-High School Principal Carla Scuzzarella with her son, Rob Scuzzarella, one of this year’s inductees HUSBAND AND WIFE HALL OF FAMERS: Todd Nichols and Ashley Panzini Nichols shared a night of Sachems sports glory as being among the dozen Saugus High athletes who were inducted. ASHLEY PANZINI NICHOLS: a 2004 Saugus High School graduate who starred in field hockey and softball; presented by Barbara Wall. SPECIAL GUESTS: Eugene Decareau, a 1948 Saugus High School graduate and two-way player on the Sachems football team, and his wife, Arlene. Gene, who turns 95 this month, was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1988. MELANIE WHEELER: a 2003 Saugus High School graduate who was a four-yearthree-sport athlete, excelling in tennis, basketball and softball; presented by Barbara Wall. KENNY OKOYE: a 2020 Saugus High School graduate who accepted an award on behalf of his All-American uncle track star Olisa Obiefuna, who was unable to make the ceremony; presented by Steve Boudreau. ROB SCUZZARELLA: a 2006 Saugus High School graduate who starred in lacrosse, hockey and golf. He is the all-time leading scorer in lacrosse and is the first Sachems lacrosse player inducted; presented by Athletic Director Matt Serino. TODD NICHOLS: a 2003 Saugus High School graduate who starred in hockey and helped win a state championship; presented by Athletic Director Matt Serino. HALL OF FAME COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Tom Raiche (who is the chair), Barbara Wall, Saugus High Athletic Director Matt Serino and former Sachems Coach Steve Boudreau. Missing are Donnie Trainor and John Hatch.

Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 8, 2024 Kids enjoyed a trick-or-treat parade at the Saugus Iron Works and a Halloween stop at Town Hall By Laura Eisener O n Halloween morning, the Saugus Public Library organized a Halloween parade at the Iron Works that brought throngs of youngsters in costume along with their family members. Musician Matt Heaton played a guitar and ukulele and performed popular songs like “Monster Mash” much to the delight of his audience. The air was filled with falling leaves and bubbles. The colorful leaves were supplied by the trees, and Saugus Public Library Director Alan Thibeault provided the iridescent soap bubbles to add to the festive atmosphere. No one was terrified by the skeleton looking out the Visitor Center window. According to Saugus Iron Works Park Ranger Paul Kenworthy, nearly 200 youngsters along with their family members in a wide range of costumes enjoyed the warm weather. Some of the families were in coordinating costumes, and it looked like everyone was having a wonderful time. Another fun and free event happened in Saugus Center on Halloween afternoon. Town Hall welcomed trick-or-treaters after school with a variety of candy and treats being offered by various Town Hall staff dressed in an array of imaginative costumes. Festive decorations set the mood on the main floor and lower-level hallways. This new holiday event is likely to become a cherished tradition as both the “treaters” and the “treated” were clearly finding this to be lots of fun. Matt Heaton played “Monster Mash” and other seasonal favorites at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site on Halloween morning. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) Mak Ross, 2, and Alina Liskovica, 3, went trick-or-treating at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site on Halloween. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) Saer Watson as Little Orphan Annie posed on the steps of the 17th-century house at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) Mrs. and Mr. Potato Head – also known as Stephanie Hardy (on the left) and Meredith Casagrande (on the right) – greeted Saugus children in the main hallway of Saugus Town Hall on Halloween. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) A terrifying clown lurked in the hallway at Town Hall – you’d never guess it was Brody Crabtree. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) Noah Lazo – dressed in a “Special Ops” costume – approached Town Hall with his mom, Yasmin Lazo, with his pumpkin bucket ready, anticipating the treats at Town Hall on Halloween. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) Deb Panetta, Andrew Whitcomb and Karli Brazis are shown standing in the basement of Town Hall during the trick-or-treat event. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) Connie Filocamo, 2, dressed as a ladybug for the trick-ortreat parade at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) New Assistant Town Planner Brianna Kelly – in elegant, lacy cat ears – held a bowl of treats downstairs at Town Hall. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) Town Manager Scott Crabtree as Buzz Lightyear and Jeannie Meredith as Jessie from “Toy Story” awaited trick-or-treaters at Town Hall on Halloween afternoon. The skeleton remains unidentified. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) Human Resources Manager Shalini Malik – dressed as Shania Twain in a leopard print dress – had a jack-o’lantern full of treats downstairs at Town Hall. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener)

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 8, 2024 Page 15 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Good morning, Saugus Today begins a three-day holiday weekend, ending Monday with the celebration of Veterans Day – a day in which we honor all of those Americans who have served in our country’s Armed Forces. Saugus, like most communities across America, will pause to honor and express appreciation to its living and departed veterans. If you are a proud Saugus resident who is very patriotic, and you are free on Monday (Nov. 11) morning, head down to Veterans Park, at the corner of Winter and Central Streets, where the Saugus Veterans Council will host a Veterans Day ceremony beginning at 11 a.m. It will be a simple ceremony with a keynote speaker, some prayers and a gathering of proud hometown veterans. We might see some local World War II U.S. Army reenactors on hand. Retired and active servicemen and women and their families will converge on Veterans Park, which is dedicated to the memory of all Saugus veterans. And at about the same time, there will be a Field of Flags planted on the front lawn outside Saugus Town Hall – courtesy of the Parson Roby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. This will mark the Fourth Annual Veterans Day Field of Flags organized by the hometown DAR. Election Nights were always special As I look back on my half-century career as a newspaper reporter/editor, I have some fond memories of covering local elections in various communities where I worked. It was always a fun and exciting night, where everybody in the newsroom had a role, whether it be exit interviews at the polls or going to candidate post-election parties for a quote, or helping to compile charts with the results or monitoring the wire service stories about state and national reThe annual Field of Flags on the Town Hall lawn was put up this week by the Parson Roby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Individuals sponsored flags in memory or in honor of individual veterans. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) sults. Presidential elections, of course, were the most interesting ones to cover. In most of the newsrooms of the daily newspapers where I worked, the paper usually sprang for some pizza – and often a lot more than was necessary. On most election nights, there was plenty to share with the guys (and sometimes girls) in the Sports Department. And if there was anybody still working in the morning, there was no need to go out for breakfast. Thencold pizza went fine with a cup of coffee or a glass of orange juice. Sometimes there would be pizza waiting to be eaten for reporters who walked into the newsroom the day after election night. Believe it or not, I’ve been blamed or credited – depending on one’s perspective – with costing local politicians the election because of stories I wrote during the campaign. When I was a reporter at The Eagle-Tribune in North Andover, a Lawrence City Council candidate grabbed me by the lapel and f-bombed me at least 15 times, disparaging me in a not-so-lady-like way and telling me that I was the reason why she lost the election. During my days as a weekly newspaper editor on Nantucket, I wrote an editorial about the selectmen’s race and criticized an incumbent selectwoman for being in a potential conflict of interest situation by dating the town Finance Director. She lost the election by a small margin and blamed me for ruining her political career on the island. While a reporter covering Lake County government in Florida, I had written a series of investigative stories critical of the Sheriff’s Department. The sheriff blamed me for losing the election. The new sheriff was obviously happy about the stories. As far as this year’s election in Saugus, I’m writing this column as some early election results come in. But without a meaningful local election race on the Saugus ballot, there wasn’t much to cover this year. My main focus once the election numbers come in from the Saugus Town Clerk’s Office will be whether former President Donald Trump and the Republicans carry Saugus or whether Vice President Kamala Harris and the Democrats win the Saugus vote. The frustrating thing is that as I head toward my newspaper deadline the presidential election results may not yet be determined by the time my deadline passes. Stay tuned. MEG’S Christmas Tree Festival begins today The MEG Foundation’s 2024 Christmas Tree Festival will open today (Friday, Nov. 8) from 3-8 p.m. and continue tomorrow (Saturday, Nov. 9) from 3 to 8 p.m.; Sunday (Nov. 10) from noon to 5 p.m.; Friday (Nov. 15) from 3 to 8 p.m.; and Sunday (Nov. 16) from 3 to 8 p.m. If you want to see some neat trees and get into the holiday spirit a few weeks early, this is a fun family event that will be hosted at the historic MEG Building at 54-58 Essex St. A new Saugus Advocate deadline There are changes going on in the production process of The Saugus Advocate, the town’s only exclusively Saugus newspaper, which is delivered to locations all over town on Fridays. I won’t bore you with the details, other than to tell you that I have to make adjustments in how I do my job to make sure the paper gets out on time. My deadlines have been moved up. So, if you have an announcement, news item or notice that you want to submit for the Friday paper, it’s best to email it to me at mvoge@comcast.net by Tuesday night. Food Pantry notes The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry will be open today (Friday, Nov. 8) from 9:30-11 a.m. at 50 Essex St. in the basement of Cliftondale Congregational Church. The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry welcomes all neighbors facing food insecurity. If you are able to donate to the food pantry, you can also stop by during those hours or drop donations off at the Saugus Public Library during THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 16

Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 8, 2024 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 15 library hours. Legion Breakfasts today The American Legion Post 210 has begun its 2024-25 breakfast season. There’s a good deal for Saugus veterans and other folks who enjoy a hearty breakfast on Friday mornings. Doors open at 7:30 a.m., with breakfast served from 8-9:00 a.m. for an $8 donation. Veterans who cannot afford the donation may be served free. No new Legion Hall bookings till 2025 The American Legion Post 210 announced recently that it will honor any contract it has signed for a party from now through the end of December, but will not book any new ones until after the first of the year. This week’s “SHOUT OUTs” We received a few nominations for a “Shout Out” this week: DAR Member Joanie Allbee offered this one: “with a megaphone roaring out a BIG SHOUT OUT to DAR Parson Roby Chapter Regent Gail Cassarino and Vice Regent Wendy Renda! “Our two Officers put in countless hours behind the scenes so the Town Hall lawn is sprawled with flying flags. Each sponsored flag carries a Veteran’s name and service.” Janice Jarosz wanted to send some praise to “our local trash men.” “They’ve been unbelievable lately.” A special Editor’s “Shout Out” to all of the town’s living and departed veterans for their dedicated service to the nation. You deserve the appreciation and respect from every proud American for the sacrifices you have made for us all. If you happen to see a veteran you know or one you don’t know (easily identified by a military-style baseball cap or jacket with patches and the branch of the service identified), take the time to thank him or her for their service to the country. Want to “Shout Out” a fellow Saugonian? This is an opportunity for our paper’s readers to sinLET THE PROS HANDLE IT! ™ Say “NO” to Cleaning Out Your Gutters. Brandi the cat seems pleased by the model train circus locomotive sharing the dining room table with her. She might be interested in the Saugus Historical Society’s Nov. 13 meeting, which will feature a mini-symposium about trains – both real and the model variety. The public is invited to attend this free program at 7 p.m. at 30 Main St. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) gle out – in a brief mention – remarkable acts or achievements by Saugus residents or an act of kindness or a nice gesture. 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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 781231-4036 with any questions. Fall Cleanup begins on Nov. 12 at Riverside The Cemetery Department announced that on Tuesday, Nov. 12, Riverside Cemetery will begin its fall cleanup of the cemetery grounds. If you have personal holiday/seasonal items that you would like to keep, please stop by the cemetery and remove them before Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. The Cemetery Commission and Cemetery Department are not responsible for any personal holiday/seasonal items that are not removed from gravesites by the family on or before Nov. 12, 2024. Veterans’ flags will remain on gravesites until Nov. 12 and will be removed for the winter season starting on Tuesday, Nov. 12, during the fall cleanup. Flags will be placed back on gravesites in May for Memorial Day. If you have questions about fall cleanup, please call Maddy at the Cemetery Department office at 781231-4170. A free program about trains on Nov. 13 The Saugus Historical Society meeting on November 13 will feature a mini-symposium about trains. Todd Geig will be presenting to the Saugus Historical Society an overview of how he came to model railroading through a fascination with the legendary Boston, Revere Beach and Lynn railroad (aka The Narrow Gauge), which ran from 1875 to 1940 and was instrumental in the development of the North Shore. His model layout of this historical local line was on view in the Lynn Museum last winter. Also, Bill Stewart, the “Old Sachem,” will talk about a train wreck on the Saugus Branch in 1871. Laura Eisener will speak about the present developments on the rail trail of the former Saugus Branch line, which will eventually connect this popular bicycle and walking trail to the sea. The program will begin at 7 p.m. at 30 Main St. in Saugus. It is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 18

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 8, 2024 Page 17 Saugus Gardens in the Fall Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable By Laura Eisener F all moves quickly ahead, even though we turned the clocks back on Sunday. The field of flags are already waving on the Town Hall lawn for Veterans Day, November 11. This month’s full moon, traditionally known as the beaver moon, will be next Friday, November 15. Windy weather has brought many leaves down, so there is as much color on the ground now as in the branches. Families have been taking advantage of the good weather to frolic in the leaves and/or do a bit of raking before we are really in stick season. Recent forest fires have, of course, been fueled by dry leaves in the woods, something to keep in mind as we decide on outdoor activities. There is still plenty of time for planting if you want to get a jump on spring and get some roots established, but new plants will require watering until the ground is really frozen. In fact, many established plants would benefit from being watered since it has been dry for so long. Toad lily (Tricyrtis hirta) might sound like an ingredient from the witch’s cauldron, but it is actually an interesting perennial from Japan that adds some unusual charm to a shade garden, especially when they bloom in the fall. The flowers are light purple with varied dots and markings, and you can occasionally find white flowering varieties. Members of the lily family (Liliaceae), the small flowers have six tepals, which means that petals and sepals are the same color and can only be distinguished from each other by their position in the flower. Although they are not related to orchids, they remind many people of orchids because of the flower color and the way they are positioned along the stem. Some varieties also have variegated foliage, which gives interest to the garden in other seasons besides fall. The one in my garden is ‘Samurai’ (Tricyrtis hirta ‘Samurai’), which has chartreuse-edged foliage. One disadvantage to this plant is that rabbits seem to enjoy nibbling on it, although I have heard that deer tend to ignore it. Marigolds (Tagetes spp.) are among the annuals that continue blooming well into fall, although they will not survive the degree of cold our winters usually have. The tallest species – sometimes called Aztec marigold or Mexican marigold (Tagetes erecta) – can grow nearly four feet tall, although some varieties are shorter. It has also been often called African marigold, despite originating in Central America. This species is native to Mexico and Guatemala, but has been grown all over South America, and now has become popular in many countries of the world as an ornamental plant as well as for a food coloring. Garlands of marigolds have been used to celebrate the Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, where marigolds are often called the “flowers of the dead.” In India, where Diwali is celebrated, several species of marigold are also much in demand for garlands and flower necklaces. Pumpkins and squashes are still in evidence as fall decorations and can be expected to feature in seasonal side dishes and desserts. Since they do not usually last as long once carved, Allen Humphries carved a maple leaf into a pumpkin for his friend Marguerite. (Photo courtesy of Allen Humphries) people who celebrate Halloween by carving pumpkins often wait until very close to the holiday to begin carving. This week I saw a few great jack-o-lanterns set out on front porches and other locations. Saugus got a frost Monday morning that affected most of the town. The first frost is one of the most significant milestones of the gardening year. Last week very low-lying areas near the river experienced a light frost, but it was more noticeable this week even though it warmed up fast as the day progressed. People woke up to frost on their roofs and lawns, and crystals framed the edges of fallen leaves and other objects outdoors. Saugus Iron Works Park Ranger Paul Kenworthy noted that during the winter, when there is less humidity in the air, cold temperatures do not result in the interesting patterns that freezing weather in fall can produce. Temperatures warmed up This pumpkin with personality was seen on Main Street this week. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) fast though and many flowers are still blooming. Meanwhile, preparations are underway for Christmas celebrations, since some events require a lot of planning ahead. A 74-foot tall Norway spruce (Picea abies) from West Stockbridge, Mass., has been chosen as New York City’s Rockefeller Center 2024 Christmas tree. It is the first time in many decades that the tree has come from Massachusetts. The purple flowers of toad lily are an interesting fall addition to the garden. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) 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. Marigolds like this one can hang on and keep blooming quite late into fall. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) Frost clings to milkweed seeds and makes them look like snowflakes! (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) Leaves are beginning to pile up all around town, including red maple and Kwanzan cherry leaves near the library. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) The frost outlines the tactile model buildings at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site on Monday morning. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener)

Page 18 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 8, 2024 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 16 A new town tradition? Halloween at the Hall. It could become a new town tradition if Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree has his way. Hundreds of kids stopped by Saugus Town Hall on Halloween (Oct. 31) for the first-ever community-wide Town Hall Trick-or-Treat, according to the Town Manager’s Office. Children wearing their favorite Halloween costumes strolled through Town Hall from 2:30-4 p.m. collecting candy and treats at different offices. Town Hall employees dressed up for the special occasion while handing out the goodies in the first floor and basement hallways. Town Manager Crabtree got into the Halloween spirit, too, as he sported a Buzz Lightyear costume while passing out candy and welcoming families to the Town Hall Trickor-Treat. “As a first-time community-wide event we weren’t sure what to expect, but the turnout was terrific,” Crabtree said. “It was great to see so many children and parent caregivers really get into the trick-or-treat experience at Town Hall. Thank you to all of our town employees who pitched in to make this event possible – hopefully the first of many community-wide Saugus Town Hall Trick-orTreats.” “Saugus 4-1-1” gearing up for 2025 Selectman Corinne Riley, who was the driving force behind a nifty program that helps newcomers to Saugus – as well as old-timers – get better acquainted with their community, said she regrets that “Saugus 4-1-1” didn’t happen this fall after successful Saturdays at the Saugus Middle-High School over the past two years. “The Saugus 4-1-1 Committee would like everyone to know that the Saugus 4-1-1 event will be taking place, but will be held in March 2025,” Selectman Riley said in a recent announcement. “Invitations to all new residents as well as non-profits will be mailed out in January. We are looking forward to having this wonderful event for new residents as well as those who have been here for years to learn what Saugus has to offer! More detailed information will be coming soon,” she said. Stay tuned for updates on “Saugus 4-1-1.” Fall curbside leaf collection dates Town Manager Scott Crabtree’s office has released the dates for the fall curbside RON’S OIL Call For PRICE MELROSE, MA 02176 NEW CUSTOMER’S WELCOME ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER (781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884 100 GALLON MINIMUM leaf collection: Tuesday, Nov. 12 to Saturday, Nov. 16 (oneday delay this week due to Veterans Day) and Monday, Dec. 2 to Friday, Dec. 6. Residents may dispose of leaves curbside on their regularly scheduled collection day, between Monday and Friday on these dates listed. Leaves should be left outside at the curb 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. Yard waste stickers, which are free, may be obtained at Inspectional Services in the lower level of Saugus Town Hall at 298 Central St., or at the Saugus Department of Public Works at 515 Main St. 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 pickups” will not be conducted. Please contact Recycling Director Scott Brazis at 781231-4036 with any questions. Here’s what’s going on at the Saugus Public Library Five bucks for a bag of books! The New Friends of the Saugus Public Library are offering quite a bargain – $5 for a bag of books. Purchase a New Friends of the Saugus Public Library mesh book bag at the Main Desk for $5 THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 19 Say nior How to Write a Living Will Say nr Sa y Senior Senio by Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What’s the best way to go about writing a living will? I’m approaching age 73 and in poor health and would like to get this done without spending a lot of money. Need Help Dear Need, Preparing a living will now is a smart decision that gives you say in how you want to be treated at the end of your life. Here’s what you should know, along with some resources to help you write one. What to Prepare To adequately spell out your wishes regarding your end-of-life medical treatment you need two legal documents: A “living will” which tells your doctor what kind of care you want to receive if you become incapacitated, and a “health care power of attorney” (or health care proxy), which names a person you authorize to make medical decisions on your behalf if you become unable to. These two documents are known as an “advance directive,” and will only be utilized if you are too ill to make medical decisions yourself. You can also change or update it whenever you please. It isn’t necessary to hire a lawyer to prepare an advance directive. There are a number of free or low-cost do-it-yourself resources available today to help you create one, and it takes only a few minutes from start to fi nish. Some top options include: CaringInfo.org: This is a program created by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization that provides free state-specifi c living will forms that you can download, print and fi ll out. Or you can call 800-658-8898 and they will mail them to you and answer any questions you may have. MyDirectives.com: If you’d rather create a digital (online only) advance directive, MyDirectives is an online tool and mobile app that will help you create, store and share a detailed, customized digital advance directive. FiveWishes.org: This is another top-rated resource for creating a comprehensive paper or digital advance directive. They charge $5 for the paper form and $15 for the digital version, which is stored on the Other Options If you’re interested in making an entire estate plan that will include your will and/or trust, power of attorney and advance directive, there are many do-it-yourself online services that typically run between $100 and $250. Some top services include Quicken WillMaker & Trust software (WillMaker.com), Trust & Will (TrustandWill.com), and Legal Zoom (LegalZoom.com), which also makes basic living wills for only $39. Or, if you’d rather have a professional do it for you, contact an estate planning attorney. See NAELA. org or NAEPC.org to help you locate someone in your area. Costs will vary depending on where you live, but you can expect to pay somewhere between $500 and $2,000 for a basic estate plan. Add-ons You should also consider getting a do-not-resuscitate order (DNR) as part of your advance directive, since advanced directives do little to protect you from unwanted emergency care like CPR. To create a DNR, ask your doctor to fi ll out a state appropriate form and sign it. Another tool you should know about that will complement your advance directive is the Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment, or POLST (sometimes called Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment, or MOLST). A POLST form translates your end-of-life wishes into medical orders to be honored by your doctors. To learn more about your state’s program or set one up, see POLST.org. Tell Your Family To ensure your fi nal wishes are followed, make sure to tell your family members, health care proxy and doctors so they all know what you want. You should also provide them copies of your advance directive or if you create a digital version, make sure you share it electronically. 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. ior website that you or your family can access anytime. VA Advance Directive: If you’re a veteran, the VA also provides a free advance directive form specifi cally for you at VA.gov/fi nd-forms/aboutform-10-0137.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 8, 2024 Page 19 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 18 and fill it with as many books as you’d like. Proceeds benefit the New Friends so they can support public library services in Saugus. Coming Soon at the Saugus Public Library! Foreign Language Books for adults! Books will be located on the 2nd floor past the Young Adult Fiction section. Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Arabic and Haitian Creole books will be available to check out. We will also have dual language books and short stories. Read in your native language or practice a language that is new to you! Pongala Photographs: Susan Olesiw has been visiting India and photographing its people and festivals since 1976. In her photograph exhibit on display this month in the first floor reading room at the Saugus Public Library, she focuses on the ninth day of the annual 10-day Pongala festival held in Trivandrum, Kerala, South India. It is the largest gathering of women in the world; up to two and a half million women attend each year, and though primarily Hindu, the festival is open to all devotees of any faith. The color photograph display and the photo captions are worth checking out. OBITUARIES Wills, Trusts and Asset Protection Presentation The Saugus-Everett Elks Drug Awareness Committee and Eagle Bank are sponsoring a Free Presentation for Wills, Trusts and Asset Protection. This event will be held on Monday, Dec. 16, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Saugus Senior Center (466 Central St. in Saugus). Eagle Bank will be providing an attorney to discuss many issues: estate taxes, Medicaid, probate, property assignments, advantages and disadvantages of wills and living trusts, and much more. THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 22 Evelyn I. Zani Liston (nee Cleveland) O NEW MASS ESTATE TAX EXEMPTION AND FILING THRESHOLD T he Masachusetts State Legislature increased the estate tax exemption to $2million effective for decedents dying on or after January 1, 2023, pursuant to Mass General Laws Chapter 50, Sections 36 and 37. Under the prior law, the estate tax exemption was only $1million. Under the prior law, if the descedent had a gross estate of $1,750,000 and then gave away $800,000 prior to dying, then the federal gross estate would be reduced to $950,000. Although the remaining gross estate of $950,000 was less than the $1million filing threshold, the $800,000 in gifts would reduce the filing threshold to $200,000 ($1million minus $800,000). The $200,000 became the adjusted filing threshold. Since the remaining gross estate of $950,000 exceeds the $200,000, an estate tax return would have to be filed. The good news is that only the remaining gross estate of $950,000 would have been subject to the Massachusetts estate tax. The bad news was that all of the $950,000 would have been subject to the estate tax based upon the tax table found in the IRS instruc$2million is subject to estate tax in Massachusetts. Granted, the beginning tax bracket will be 8%. As an example of how to aptions for the computation of the state death tax credit found in Table B of the Form 706 filing instructions (1999 Revision), the basis of how the Massachusetts estate tax is calculated to this day. The new Massachusetts estate tax provisions eliminate this adjusted filing threshold dilemma. As long as the gross estate is less than $2million, no estate tax return is required to be filed, irrespective of any gifts made prior to death. Furthermore, if the gross estate is $3million, the first $2million is totally tax free. The Massachusetts estate tax on $2million is $99,600. Our state legislature has provided for a maximum tax credit equal to exactly $99,600. Therefore, only the gross estate in excess of ply the new Mass estate tax, assume a decedent has an estate valued at $3million. He gives away $1.1million prior to death leaving him with a gross estate at death of $1,900,000. Since $1,900,000 is less than $2million, there is no Massachusetts estate tax return necessary to be filed. Taxpayers should at least realize that it might very well make sense to make a completed gift of bank account monies, for example, to children or to certain irrevocable trusts in order to remove such assets from the taxable estate. With bank accounts, we are not concerned with achieving the so-called step-up in cost basis equal to the date of death value, as we would be concerned with appreciated assets such as real estate or a stock portfolio. In fact, any asset that has not appreciated in value could be given away prior to death to minimize or eliminate the Mass estate tax. 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. f Saugus, formerly Stoneham. Beloved wife, sister, mother, Grammy, aunt, and cousin passed away peacefully just a few weeks shy of her 97th birthday, surrounded by her family. Evelyn was born in Everett and was the daughter of James and Leone Cleveland. She graduated from Everett High School in 1945 and was a member of “the 45ers”, with whom she shared many reunions as well as monthly luncheons at The Continental restaurant in Saugus. Evelyn was a proud former employee of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and a lifelong volunteer.While her children were in school, she volunteered as a Stamp Lady (remember those?) and the chairperson of the Hospitality Committee.Later she spent 22 years as an AARP tax preparer, after which she volunteered at the Saugus polls in addition to volunteering at the Saugus Public Library for 10+ years.In her spare time, Evelyn knitted and crocheted hundreds of preemie hats for local hospitals. Evelyn loved to entertain, hosting many family celebrations, game nights and holidays at her home.She enjoyed going out to eat with her cousins, Bob and Barb and her brother Law.Evelyn was an avid reader and was a long-time member of the Stoneham Library Book Club.She also enjoyed doing puzzles and never went anywhere without a Sudoku book. Evelyn was the wife of the late John J. Zani as well as the late Douglas L. Liston. She is survived by her children, MaryEllen Zani-Nicolopoulos and her husband John Nicolopoulos of Melrose, MA; her son, Drew Zani and his wife Melissa of Exeter, NH; her daughter, Pam Zani of Saugus, MA; and her stepchildren, Ron Liston and his wife Gail of Jefferson, Ma; Linda Heaton of Tucson AZ; her stepdaughter-in-law Stephanie Liston of Smithfield, RI; her brother Lawrence Cleveland of Peabody, MA, her brother-in-law- Charles Taylor of Union ,Ohio; her grandchildren Alicia Zani-Conklin and her husband Joshua; Joseph Meallo; Ian Liston and his wife Margeret Chou; Rebecca DiJulia and her husband Christopher, Seth Liston and his wife Kelly; and cousins and best buddies Bob and Barb Bathelder.Evelyn is the loving Grammy of Baylee, Aliana, Hayden, Lucia, Isla, Emme, Charlotte, Carter, Sophia, Garett, Katlyn and Lily. In addition to her parents and husbands, Evelyn is predeceased by her brother Bernard Cleveland, her sister Phyllis Taylor, her sister-inlaw Ann Cleveland and her stepson Andrew Liston. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Winchester Hospital for taking such good care of Evelyn. Evelyn will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to gather in honor of Evelyn during Visiting Hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Melrose, on Friday, Nov. 8 at 9am before leaving in procession to Blessed Sacrament Church, 14 Summer St., Saugus, for her Funeral Mass celebrated at 11am. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the ALS Association, 1300 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600, Arlington, VA. 22209 and specify the Massachusetts Chapter, or your favorite charity. For online tribute visit www.RobinsonFuneralHome.com OBITS | SEE PAGE 20

Page 20 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 8, 2024 OBITS | FROM PAGE 19 ~ 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 2025 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 19, 2024 at 7:10 PM. Debra Panetta, Chairman Meredith K. Casagrande, Clerk November 08, 15, 2024 Lawn and Yard CareUSA FALL LAWN It’s Time For CLEAN-UPS - CALL NOW! • Reasonable rates • Fast, reliable service 781-521-9927 BUYER1 Duong, Lynn BUYER2 Nieves, Troy A O f Saugus. Died peaceful ly on Saturday morning after a courageous battle with breast cancer at the age of 67. Born in Lynn and a lifelong resident of Saugus, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Sr. and June (Lowell) Madden. A graduate of Saugus High School, Maureen worked in the food service industry for many years. Maureen is survived by her devoted husband, Charles McCarte Jr., her beloved daughter Jessica (Racca) Lumaghini and her husband Jason of Hanover, her cherished grandchildren; Stephanie, Jonathan and BriMaureen “Moe” (Racca) McCarte anna, and one brother, Richard Madden of Saugus. She was predeceased by her brother Daniel Madden Jr. and her sister Doreen Madden. Maureen’s sparkling blue eyes, gentle spirit, love for life, beautiful smile and contagious laugh warmed the hearts of all who knew her. She was full of kindness yet also possessed an inner strength which helped her live a happy life even during a second courageous battle with breast cancer. Always strong, she never complained, and continually brought joy to all who knew her. Maureen was known for her love and care of others, strong will, sense of humor, being a good friend and was always the life of the party. Where she really shined was in her love of Halloween. Planning creative parties, decorating and dressing up was a yearly tradition each October. One of her greatest pleasures was spending the past 27 summers at Whit’s End Campground in Ossipee, NH. Her home away from home to be with friends, ride on the back of Chuck’s motorcycle, kayak, dance, laugh, entertain and enjoy nature. Spending time with family brought her unending joy. Her love and devotion to them REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade 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. SELLER1 Naples, Lisa SELLER2 9. On Nov. 11, 1982, what space shuttle launched with the first commercial satellites? 1. On Nov. 8, 2007, what redhaired boy doll/book character was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame? 2. What is the name of the ancient trade route between China and the West? 3. On Nov. 9, the Great Boston Fire of 1872 began on what street that has a season’s name? 4. What is the Notre Dame shift? 5. On Nov. 10, 1871, The New York Herald special correspondent Henry Stanley found Dr. David Livingstone in Tanzania; what did he then ask? 6. In what country are the Spice Islands (Moluccas)? 7. How are Dall, merino and Katahdin similar? 8. On what street is the country’s oldest and largest Veterans Day Parade? 10. What was originally called Armistice Day? 11. Pierre and Marie Curie discovered polonium and what other element? 12. On Nov. 12, 1971, Arches National Park was established in what state? 13. In what 1989 movie is the line “Build it, and he will come”? 14. What two-legged animal is the fastest: emu, gorilla or ostrich? 15. What two Arab countries have a name that includes the ADDRESS 16 Richard St #B CITY Saugus letter Q? 16. On Nov. 13, 1940, what animated Disney film with classical music was first publicly screened? 17. What words in a song title precede “(Are Made of These)”? 18. How many times has there been a Yankees-Dodgers World Series: one, four or 12? 19. What Sugarhill Gang song was the first rap song to be a Billboard Top 100 Top 40 hit? 20. On Nov. 14, 2005, the Netherlands’ Domino Day prep was interrupted by a bird knocking over 23,000 dominoes; what kind of bird was it: robin, sparrow or stork? DATE 10.17.24 PRICE 685000 ANSWERS was unsurpassed. Always there when needed to offer support, wisdom, love in abundance and a whole lot of fun. A devoted wife to Chuck for 16 years, companion to her daughter Jessica, and biggest cheerleader to her grandchildren, Stephanie, Jonathan and Brianna. She never missed an opportunity to visit them, give advice, shower them with love or find creative ways to enrich their lives. Relatives and friends were invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus on Thursday, November 7. A funeral service was held on Friday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Marisa’s Mission to support breast cancer patients. https://www.marisas-mission.org/ Mr. Michael J. Moorehouse O F Saugus. Died on Sunday, November 3rd. He was the beloved husband of forty-four years to Annette (Iengo) Moorehouse. Michael was the son of the late Francis “Skip” and Jane (McCullough) Moorehouse. OBITS | SEE PAGE 21 1. Raggedy Andy 2. Silk Road 3. Summer 4. A football play devised by Knute Rockne 5. “Dr. Livingstone, I presume?” 6. Indonesia 7. They are breeds of sheep. 8. Fifth Avenue in NYC (since 1919) 9. Columbia 10. Veterans Day 11. Radium 12. Utah 13. “Field of Dreams” 14. Ostrich 15. Qatar and Iraq 16. “Fantasia” 17. “Sweet Dreams” 18. 12 19. “Rapper’s Delight” 20. Sparrow Call

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 8, 2024 Page 21 OBITS | FROM PAGE 20 ber 8, from 4-8 p.m. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday November 9 at 11:30 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Church, 14 Summer St., Saugus (PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH). Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett. For directions & condolences www.BisbeePorcella.com. The Kid Does Clean Outs From 1 item to 1,000 He was a graduate of Saugus High School and St. Francis College and was employed for over forty years at General Electric. Michael was an avid reader, gardener, and lover of music, literature and history who enjoyed happy times spent with his family and friends and whose sense of humor and many acts of kindness will be sorely missed. In addition to his wife, Michael is survived by his cherished children, their daughter Jane and his son Matthew and his wife AnneMarie. He was predeceased by his son John and is survived by his daughter-in-law Robin. He was the proud and caring grandfather to his eight grandchildren, Matthew and his fiancée Lindsey Lannon, Kylie, Lauren, Aidan, Brendan, Anya, Luke and Angela. He is also survived by many cousins, in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends. If you wish, donations in Michael’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice. SERVICE INFORMATION Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., SAUGUS on Friday, NovemFor Advertising with RESULTS, call The Advocate Newspapers 781-233-4446 or info@advocatenews.net at 1-844-609-10661 walk-in tub purchase. Offer available while supplies last. No cash value. Must present offer at time of purchase. CSLB 1082165 NSCB 0082999 0083445 With purchase of a new Safe Step Walk-In Tub. Not applicable with any previous y * Basements * Homes * Backyards * Commercial Buildings The cheapest prices around! Call Eric: (857) 322-2854 We follow Social Distancing Guidelines! Advertise in The Advocate! $$ I PAY CASH $$ for World War II military items. Top prices paid for helmets, swords, daggers, uniforms, etc. Call 617-719-1698 Aging in Place? AmeriGlide offers affordable stair lifts to keep you safe on the stairs. Benefits of an AmeriGlide stair lift: Regain your independence Eliminate the risk of falls on the stairs Access all levels of your home CALL NOW TO SAVE $200 1-844-237-6716 r ON ANY STAIR LIFT! Call today and r FREE SHOWER P PLUS $1600 OFF GE 0 OFF Name_________________________________________ Address_______________________________________ City_______________ State_______ Zip ____________ CC# _______________________________ Exp. _____ Sec. code____ Advocate (City):___________________ Clip & Mail Coupon with Credit Card, Check or Money Order to: Advocate Newspapers Inc. PO Box 490407, Everett, MA 02149 Call 781-233-4446 for great rates! Your Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $175 per paper in-town per year or $225 per paper out-of-town per year. SPECIAL OFFER

SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 19 Page 22 To attend this free event, please call the Saugus Senior Center at 781-231-4178. Light refreshments will be served. Walk-in’s welcome. Notes from the Town THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 8, 2024 Democratic Party The Saugus Democratic Town Committee (SDTC) is supporting and encouraging food donations to the Saugus United Parish Food Pantry’s Thanksgiving Meal Drive. Donations of any of the below items are being accepted through November 8 by dropping items off at the donation bin in the Library, at the Cliftondale Congregational Church on Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., or by appointment. If you have donation items that you cannot drop off, please let Mary Robblee know by contacting her at 617-240-5439 or via email at mrobb48@aol.com • jarred or canned cranberry sauce • canned corn, green beans and carrots • canned cream of mushDiscount Tree Service 781-269-0914 Humane Removal Service home improvement projects and necessities. Call Jeff or Bob Toll Free: 1-888-744-1756 617-699-1782 / www.americanexteriorma.com Windows, Siding, Roofing, Carpentry & More! All estimates, consultations or inspections completed by MA licensed supervisors. *Over 50 years experience. *Better Business Bureau Membership. Insured and Registered Complete Financing Available. No Money Down. COMMONWEALTH WILDLIFE CONTROL ANIMAL & BIRD REMOVAL INCLUDING RODENTS CALL 617-285-0023 Licensed & Insured Free Estimates Carpentry * Kitchen & Bath * Roofs * Painting Decks * Siding * Carrijohomeimprovement.com Call 781-710-8918 * Saugus, MA General Contractor * Interior & Exterior Frank Berardino MA License 31811 • 24 - Hour Service • Emergency Repairs BERARDINO Plumbing & Heating Residential & Commercial Service Gas Fitting • Drain Service 617.699.9383 Senior Citizen Discount Professional TREE REMOVAL & Cleanups 24-HOUR SERVICE American Exterior and Window Corporation Contact us for all of your room soup • boxed stuffing mix • boxed mashed potatoes • boxed mac & cheese • boxed cornbread mix • boxed dessert mix SDTC November Meeting – please join us! It is never too late to be involved in protecting our democracy and freedoms. The November meeting of the STCD will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 13, at the Saugus Public Safety Building (27 Hamilton St., 2nd Floor. We hope to see you then. About The Saugus Advocate We welcome press releases, news announcements, freelance articles and courtesy photos from the community. Our deadline is Tuesday night. If you have a story idea, an article or photo to submit, please email me at mvoge@comcast.net or leave a message at 978-6837773. Or send your press release to me in the mail at PO Box 485, North Andover, MA 01845. Let us become your hometown newspaper. The Saugus Advocate is available in the Saugus Public Library, the Saugus Senior Center, Saugus Town Hall, local convenience stores and restaurants throughout town. Clean-Outs! We take and dispose from cellars, attics, garages, yards, etc. Call Robert at: 781-844-0472

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 8, 2024 Page 23 Looking to buy or sell your property? Call us at 781-558-1091 or email infowithmango@gmail.com. Visit our website at mangorealtyteam.com for exclusive listings, market reports, and a free home valuation tool. Let us help with all you real estate needs! NORMA PARZIALE JOINS MANGO REALTYBRINGING DECADES OF EXPERIENCE Mango Realty is thrilled to announce that Norma Parziale has joined our team, bringing with her an impressive 40+ years of experience in real estate from Capuano Realty and JRS Properties in Everett. With a career marked by dedication, deep community knowledge, and commitment to client success, Norma is already making a remarkable impact at Mango Realty. In her first week with us, Norma closed her inaugural sale, underscoring her expertise and ability to navigate today’s fast-paced market. Additionally, she secured a new listing, located at Everett, which has been successfully entered into the MLS. Her track record and established relationships within the Everett area bring tremendous value to our clients and team alike. We are excited to have Norma as part of the Mango Realty family. With her industry insight, professionalism, and client-centered approach, Norma exemplifies our commitment to excellence in real estate. We look forward to many more successes as she continues to make her mark at Mango Realty. For Sale: $699,000 / Charming 2-bedroom ranch in neighborhood desirable Saugus with For Sale: $699,000 fireplace, spacious main level, and lower-level bonus space. Features private driveway, fenced yard, and easy access to Boston and Logan Airport. Don’t miss out! Call Sue at 781-5581091 or email infowithmango@gmail.com. For Sale: $629,000 For Sale: $629,000 / Saugus home on a private, tree-studded lot. Features include a bright family room, oak kitchen with hardwood floors, main bedroom with balcony, 2.5 baths, spacious deck, and garage. Convenient yet serene. Contact Christina at 603-670-3353 or email chrstdesousa@yahoo.com CONTACT US! 781-558-1091 / infowithmango@gmail.com / www.mangorealtyteam.com Just Listed in E V ER ET T For Rent: $1,100/mo For Sale: $769,900 17 HAMPSHIRE STREET Join us for an Open House on November 10, 2024, from 12:00 to 1:30 PM. Listed at $769,900, this charming property features 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a private yard, and a driveway. Don’t miss this opportunity! Contact Norma Parziale at 617-590-9143 or email at infowithmango@gmail.com for more information. For Sale: $675,000 / Lynnfield MA- Great opportunity for investor or handy end user. This 4 b.r. corner lot Lynnfield home has much to offer. It will need a new septic system as well as minor cosmetic repairs. The interior shows well with nice walls, ceilings, and hardwood floors. Home is being sold "as is." OPEN HOUSE 11-9-24 and 11-10-24 902 Main Street, Lynnfield MA For Sale: $675,000 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Contact Peter 781-820-5690 For Rent: $3,000/month Inviting Wakefield home with open kitchen/dining area, granite counters, hardwood floors, and cozy stone fireplace. Includes in-unit washer/dryer in a pet-free, smoke-free setting. Convenient bus access to Oak Grove, Boston, and the airport. Near town center, For Rent: $3,000/mo Lake Quannapowit, and major routes. Contact us for a tour: Sue Palomba 781-558-1091 THANK YOU, VETERANS HONORING ALL WHO SERVED For Rent: $1,900/mo For Rent: $3,200/mo For Rent: $1,100 per month / Unlock your business potential with this ideal location, offering high visibility, ample parking, and easy access. Perfect for office or professional use. Rent includes utilities, making it even easier to grow your business in the heart of Saugus! Contact us for a tour: Sue Palomba at 781-558-1091 or send us an email infowithmango@gmail.com For Rent: $2,700 per month Spacious 2nd-floor For Rent: $2,700/mo apartment with an updated kitchen, featuring modern gray cabinets and a stylish backsplash. Hardwood floors throughout add warmth and charm. Conveniently located near the Orange Line and bus routes—ideal for commuters to Boston and the airport. Enjoy Everett’s vibrant shops, restaurants, and amenities. Don’t miss out on this well-maintained gem! For Rent: $3,200 per month DELEADED - All new 3 bedroom apartment in Malden nearing completion. This is the second floor unit which includes massive attic storage . The first floor will also be available but will not have the same storage. Hardwood floors. 3 generous bedrooms with closets to comply with Section 8. Fully insulated. Nearing completion for midNovember move in. First, last, 1 month broker fee . No pets. No smoking For Rent: $1,900 per month . Prime Location! This charming first-floor, 1bedroom apartment will be available on December 1 and is ideally located for commuters, with easy access to Boston, the airport, and nearby public transportation. Utilities are separate, but water is included, and two parking spaces are provided for added convenience. A credit score of 680 or higher. Please note that the apartment is smoke-free and pet-free. Joe Duggan, Broker/Owner Ronnie Puzon, Broker/Owner Lisa Smallwood Lori Johnson Dragana Vrankic Pat Torcivia Lucia Ponte Michelle Luong Dale Brousseau Annemarie Torcivia Michael Foulds Diane Horrigan TRINITY REAL ESTATE | 321 MAIN STREET| SAUGUS, MA| VILLAGE PARK Justin Dedominicis Tenzing Rapgyal 781.231.9800 Joe Scibelli TRINITYHOMESRE.COM

Page 24 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 8, 2024 38 MAIN ST, SAUGUS 781-233-1401 624 SALEM ST, LYNNFIELD LITTLEFIELDRE.COM RENTALS REMODELED TWO-BEDROOM UNIT FEATURING AN EAT IN KITCHEN, TENANT WILL NEED A REFRIGERATOR, NEW PAINT AND CARPETS. LAUNDRY HOOK-UPS. PARKING FOR TWO CARS. HEAT AND HOT WATER INCLUDED. SAUGUS $2,200 CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FIRST FLOOR THREE-BEDROOM APARTMENT. FEATURES INCLUDE HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT. WHITE CABINET KITCHEN WITH WALK IN PANTRY. GOOD SIZE BEDROOMS. TWO CAR PARKING. COIN OP LAUNDRY IN BASEMENT. PEABODY $3,300 CALL RHONDA 781-706-0842 WONDERING WHAT YOUR HOME MAY BE WORTH? CALL DANIELLE VENTRE 978-987-9535 FOR A COMPARATIVE COMING SOON- METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATHROOM HOME WITH LARGE EAT-IN KITCHEN OPEN TO FORMAL DINING ROOM, FIREPLACE LIVING ROOM AND SEPARATE FAMILY ROOM. LARGE LEVEL LOT. FULL BASEMENT. SAUGUS CALL DEBBIE 617-678-9710 FOR DETAILS MARKET ANALYSIS AND FIND OUT TODAY! FOR RENT- COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE IN PROFESSIONAL BUILDING IN PRIME LOCATION. SAUGUS CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 FOR DETAILS MANUFACTURED HOMES SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM UNIT IN PINE GROVE MOBILE PARK IN PEABODY. HUGE PRIVATE WOODED YARD MUST BE SEEN. LARGE DRIVEWAY, HUGE ENCLOSED PORCH NICE WOODWORK, NEW STOVE, NICELY MAINTAINED PEABODY $129,900 LARGE 2 BEDROOM MOBILE LOCATED ON A HUGE PRIVATE LOT THAT MUST BE SEEN. LARGE ADDITION 1,5 BATHS, CARPORT, NEWER OIL TANK, PITCHED ROOF. LARGE ENCLOSED PORCH SHED AND SO MUCH MORE. SAUGUS $139,900 TWO NEW PRE CONSTRUCTION MANUFACTURED HOMES. BOTH ONE BED WITH MANY UPGRADES FROM CAR PARKING TO FULL SIZE LAUNDRY, SO MUCH MORE. DANVERS $189,900 DOUBLE WIDE UNIT WITH APPROXIMATELY 1250 SQFT OF LIVING AREA. 4 BEDROOM LOCATED IN DESIRABLE OAK LEDGE HEIGHTS COOPERATIVE PARK PEABODY $222,000 SHADY OAKS PHASE 2 NEW CONSTRUCTION: 2 NEW MANUFACTURED 2 BEDROOM UNITS DANVERS $219,900 NEW MANUFACTURED HOME IN OAK LEDGE COOPERATIVE PARK.QUALITY THROUGHOUT GOURMET KITCHEN WITH STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, RECESSED LIGHTING, STATE OF THE ART BATHROOM, FULL SIZE LAUNDRY HOOK UP, 1OO AMP SERVICE, LARGE DRIVEWAY, NICE YARD PEABODY $249,900 BRAND NEW 2 LARGE BED, 2 FULL BATH WITH HIGH QUALITY FINISHES THROUGHOUT. OPEN CONCEPT, STAINLESS APPLIANCES AND CONVENIENT LOCATION. 3+ CAR PARKING WATER, SEWER, AND RUBBISH REMOVAL. PEABODY $279,900 CALL ERIC 781-223-0289

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