SAUGUS Check out the NEW ADVOCATE ONLINE: www.advocatenews.net OCODDV C TECATAT Vol. 25, No. 45 -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 781-233-4446 Friday, November 11, 2022 RUNNING FOR THE VETERANS Attorney General fi nally approves marijuana-related amendments passed at Town Meeting By Mark E. Vogler T he state Attorney General’s Office has approved a measure passed earlier this year by the Annual Town Meeting which allows the sale of recreational marijuana. “Based upon our standard of review, we approve the marijuana related amendments adopted under Article 36,” Assistant Attorney General Nicole B. Caprioli wrote in a Nov. 4 letter to Town Clerk Ellen Schena. “However, the Town must ensure that the by-laws are applied consistent with state law and Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) regulations,” wrote Caprioli, who is assigned to the attorney general’s Municipal Law Unit. In addition, Caprioli said the town should monitor a pending Land Court case involving the City of Malden and should also consult with town counsel with any questions. Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano told Marine Veteran Brandon Montella loosened up earlier this week as he prepared for the 100mile run he hopes to complete tonight on the Northern Strand Community Trail. See inside for more photos, this week’s “The Advocate Asks” and more Veterans Day coverage. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) ~ Home of the Week ~ Lynn....Commercial store fronts (consisting of two condos), 6 store fronts - two vacant (Potential tenant for the vacant units at $3,000 monthly), easy to lease, great income, minimal expenses make this property a great investment. Condo fee of $782 monthly includes master insurance, water, sewer, exterior maintenance, etc. Centrally located near public transportation. Great money maker, perfect for 1031 exchange, GREAT INVESTMENT! Income and expenses attached. Call for more information. Offered at $2,799,000 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com The Saugus Advocate he is “thrilled with the AG’s decision.” “Long overdue in my opinion, but better late than never,” Cogliano said. He praised Selectmen Jeffrey Cicolini and Corinne Riley for supporting the article. He also thanked Precinct 2 Town Meeting member Joseph John Vecchione IV for drafting the article and all of the Town Meeting members that voted to adopt the zoning change. “This will generate millions in much needed new revenue each year for our town,” Cogliano predicted. Selectman Cicolini hailed the AG’s approval of the bylaw as “great news for Saugus.” “We can now establish a process for companies to apply for the available licenses and we can choose the ones that will provide the best combination of economic benefit and geographic location in Saugus and ideally will choose from companies with the best reputation and track record in the industry,” Cicolini said. “This revenue stream will add much needed revenue to the town and allow us to share in the economic benefit that all of our neighboring communities have been reaping the benefit of for some time,” he said. In its seven-page decision, the Attorney General’s Office noted opposition from a Town Meeting member who asserted that an amendment to delete the buffer zone requirements from residential districts and places of worship “broadened the area that would be included under the zoning amendment” for the location of a marijuana establishment. But the attorney general determined MARIJUANA | SEE PAGE 2 73 4.25 4.55 5.78 By Container Only 5.54 DEF SALE! $13.99/ 2.5 gals
Page 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 11, 2022 MARIJUANA | FROM PAGE 1 that the vote under Article 36 as amended was within the scope of the warrant article. Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Debra Panetta said the town has received “dozens of inquiries regarding marijuana dispensaries.” “The Selectmen, along with the Town Manager, will need to set criteria in order to vet each applicant that comes before us,” Panetta said. Selectman Corinne Riley said she is pleased that the Attorney General approved the article regulating marijuana establishments in Saugus as it has already done in surrounding communities. “There are protections in place so that establishments will not be in residential districts, or near schools, parks, or playgrounds. This is a new and recurring source of significant revenue for the town, and adds no burden to town resources like schools, water, sewer, police, fire, etc.,” Riley said. “I understand that not everyone wants marijuana in Saugus, but the fact is that it is already here, and readily available, literally on our doorsteps, with shops on the Melrose town line on Route 99, and the Lynn town line on Boston Street. Anyone that wants access to marijuana in and around Saugus already has it, so a ‘NO’ vote on this issue wasn’t going to keep marijuana out of Saugus,” Riley said. “It’s easy to complain about increasing property taxes and lack of operational funding for schools, DPW, and staffing for a third fire station, but it takes creativity and leadership to bring in new recurring revenue sources without hitting the taxpayer,” Riley said. “I am glad to have supported this issue, and that Town Meeting supported it by a two-thirds vote, and that the Attorney General approved it as well. I look forward to Saugus finally realizing its fair share of marijuana tax dollars.” At this year’s Annual Town Meeting, members voted 3113 (with five members absent) for Article 36 – an amendment to the town’s Zoning Bylaws ~ Letter-To-The-Editor~ It was disappointing for Special Town Meeting to stop the debate and end the chance for public input on WIN article $5.39 GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 Dear editor of The Saugus Advocate, As a resident of Lynn, Massachusetts, I live in close proximity to the Win Waste incinerator and unlined ash dump. On October 24th, I attended the Saugus Town Meeting with the intention of voicing my opposition to the proposed ash landfill expansion which would violate state law since it is located in an Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC). Firstly, I want to thank the leaders of Saugus who organized the meeting. Sometimes it isn’t easy to do what is right, especially when money is involved, so thank you for courageously standing up for the health and wellbeing of our communities. Unfortunately, before public comment, town meeting members voted to indefinitely postpone the proposed article, effectively ending debate and the chance for public input. This was an incredibly disappointing display of cowardice and blatant corruption. Several of the town meeting members take money from WIN and their vote to stop debate was a conflict of interest. I encourage politicians statewide to stop taking money from this company. If they do, they should abstain from voting on any issue related to WIN. Regards, Eliot Smith Lynn Did You Vote For This? Dear Editor, The July 25, 2022 ScarpTec Engineering Report (Appendix J – Rock Engineering Design and Recommendations for the Northeast Metro Regional Vocational Technical High School Project) tells us that students, faculty and visitors will be looking at and contending with a 365’ long, 35’ high sloped rock cliff along the back of the new proposed school. At the base will be a 12-footwide ditch in front of the cliff that is supposed to catch all the falling rocks and ice, and protect the roadway. Site Access Restrictions & Safety Protocols recommend Security Fences and Signage so people are warned about fall hazards and excluded from the slope and crest areas. To accomplish this, it will be part of the long-term blasting plan and is only part of the $40 million dollars that the Northeast Building Committee approved to destroy the forest and make way for the new school. When asked regarding the blasting, Michael Mallet from the Gilbane Building Company informed us that the blasting will take about six months to clear the area. I later asked Mr. Mallet, just as he was preparing to leave, what about the destruction of the forest and his response was, “I do not get involved with the politics of a project, I am hired to build a building and told where to build it.” In the report, Scarptec Engineering states, “that they do not rule out the possibility that falling rocks could continue even after construction.” Vehicles should not be parked up against the slope or directly adjacent to the proposed catchment ditch. This is directly where the roadway will be located for student bus travel and used as an exit from the school. All of this destruction could be avoided and millions of dollars could be saved if the new Vocational school were built on one of the other two buildings sites available – C-2 where the existing football and baseball fields are located now. Both are in desperate need of a facelift due to lack of regular maintenance. This is not what the taxpayers of Wakefield and the other communities in the district expected, when they voted in January for funding a new Northeast Metro Tech School. It is time to tell them again to change the school location and Save the Forest, that was the original plan when the property was transferred to the MDC in 1934 and was intended to be preserved for future generations. In 1965 when this section of Breakheart Reservation property was sold to the Northeast Vocational School, times were different and part of the land parcel was developed to make way for the new school. Times have changed, and the need to Save rather than destroy a forest are greater now than they have ever been in the history of this town, this country, and the world. Signed, Bob Brooks Abutter PS: As an added note in case the Northeast Building Committee forgot to mention: a recent measurement of the trees in a one acre area that are 5” or greater in diameter including Pine, Hickory and Mature Oaks was 170 trees. With at least 12 acres being destroyed the total comes out to well over 2,000 trees that will gone forever. to allow for marijuana establishments in town. The Annual Town Meeting voted unanimously in 2018 for an article that banned the operation of any marijuana retail establishments in town. But much has changed over the last four years – particularly a decline in town revenue in the midst of two-plus years of coping with the COVID-19 pandemic – which contributed to Town Meeting’s overwhelming approval of an article that allows for the recreational sale of marijuana.
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 11, 2022 ~ The Advocate Asks ~ Page 3 Marine Veteran Brandon Montella’s Veterans Day goal is to complete a 100-mile “tribute” run today to honor veterans Editor’s Note: For this week’s interview, we sat down with Brandon Montella, a U.S. Marine veteran who set out yesterday afternoon (Thursday, Nov. 10) on a mission to complete a 100-mile run sometime tonight to honor American veterans on Veterans Day. He’s also been training since the spring on a fundraiser for “Mission Ready.” It’s a nonprofit organization he created with a goal to provide military veterans and at-risk students who lack financial resources an opportunity to gain strength and a purpose in life through fitness training at his Woburn gym, “The Way LLC.” Montella, 42, has been training since the spring for what he regards as the biggest physical challenge of his life – a 100-mile run on the Northern Strand Community Trail on Veterans Day (Nov. 11) to raise money for his nonprofit cause. Montella was born in New Bedford and grew up in CenSizing up the Northern Strand Community Trail. WWW.BIKERSOUTFITTER.COM ~ Legal Notice ~ ANNOUNCEMENT The Saugus Board of Selectmen is accepting applications for appointment to an alternate position on the Saugus Zoning Board of Appeals for the town of Saugus, This is a volunteer/ non paid position for Saugus residents. Those interested may submit letter of interest / resume, no later than November 25, 2022, to the address below. Saugus Board of Selectmen Saugus Town Hall 298 Central Street, Suite 4 Saugus, MA 01906 November 11, 2022 tral Maine as one of five children. He describes himself as an “at-risk kid” who found himself mired in poverty in a world plagued by drug abuse – he says his father was a drug addict. He is a 1998 graduate of Carrabec High School in North Anson, Maine. He said he joined the U.S. Marines soon after graduation to escape the abuse, alcoholism and drug use that surrounded him. In the Marines, he said, he found strength and purpose in life while discovering a deep passion for physical fitness and helping others. After four years in the Marines (1999-2003), he was honorably discharged as an E-5 sergeant. He was a machinist and was stationed at the Marine Corps Base in Quantico, Va. In his further quest for strength and purpose in life, Montella got involved in the sport of boxing at the age ASKS | SEE PAGE 4 10% Off Senior Discount! SNOW BLOWER SALES, SERVICE & REPAIRS Pickup/Delivery Available 1039 BROADWAY, REVERE We salute our veterans and thank them for their service and sacrifice. 100 Salem Turnpike, Saugus, MA 01906 winwastesaugus.com
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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 11, 2022 Page 5 State Election 2022 Top state woman offi ce holders weren’t popular among Saugus voters By Mark E. Vogler In other races, state TreasurI t was a big night for women candidates seeking top elected offices in Tuesday’s state elections – but not in Saugus. Democratic Candidate and Attorney General Maura Healey won big over Republican Candidate Geoff Diehl in the race to succeed Charlie Baker as governor. But Healey – the state’s fi rst elected woman governor – wasn’t the top gubernatorial vote-getter in Saugus. Diehl beat her, 5,070 to 4,960. Democratic candidate Andrea Joy Campbell made history beating Republican challenger James R. McMahon in the election for state attorney general. She became the fi rst black woman elected state attorney general. But McMahon beat her, 5,204 to 4,799, to take Saugus. Democrat Diana DiZoglio won the state auditor’s race, beating Republican Anthony Amore. But in Saugus, Amore beat DiZoglio, 5,147 to 4,098. ASKS | FROM PAGE 4 conduct more outdoor programs and become involved with the youths that are currently incarcerated in detener Deborah B. Goldberg beat Cristina Crawford, 5,863 to 2,559. Secretary of State William Francis Galvin beat Rayla Campbell, 5,650 to 4,271. State Sen. Brendan P. Crighton (D-Lynn) beat a little-known Independent candidate from Swampscott, Annalisa Salustri, by a margin of 5,157 to 3,298 in Saugus as he won reelection. Just under 50 percent of the town’s registered voters turned out for Tuesday’s state elections. On the ballot questions Massachusetts residents voted “Yes” on Question 1 – raises taxes on incomes above $1 million; amends the Massachusetts Constitution to impose an additional 4% tax on income over $1 million, with proceeds going toward education, roads and bridges, and public transportation. Saugus voted 5,917 to 4,015 against Question 1. Massachusetts residents tion centers. 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Q: What time do you expect to finish your race on Friday (today, Nov. 11)? A: I have no idea exactly what time we’ll be completing this run. But our goal is to finish by 9 p.m. We’re going to set off at 3 p.m. Thursday – the Marine Corps birthday – and, hopefully, finish on Veterans Day. We’re going to be doing all of our running on the Northern Strand Trail – on the three-mile segment that runs from Central Street in Saugus to Boston Street in the city of Lynn. It’s going to take us 17 to 18 times up and down the rail trail to get our 100 miles. We did 50 miles in 12 hours and 52 minutes during our training runs, so 30 hours or less is the goal, so if we even meet that, we’ve got 17 hours to do the other 50 miles. Q: What’s the plan? A: There are about 10 to 15 people – including one lady – who are going to run different parts of the race with me. But my buddy Nick Santullo is the only one who will join me for the full 100 miles. Shaunuk ASKS | SEE PAGE 12 United States. It also upheld a state law allowing people who cannot prove they are living in the United States legally to receive state driver’s licenses by showing proof of their identity and birth date. Saugus voted 6,067 to 3,851 against Question 4. Local elections There wasn’t much at stake on the ballot locally, as state Rep. Donald H. Wong (R-Saugus) faced no competition for another two-year term in the Ninth Essex District and state Rep. Jessica Ann Giannino (D-Revere) – whose 16th Suffolk District includes Precincts 3 and 10 in Saugus – also won an uncontested election. There wasn’t any competition in two important Essex County races. Incumbent Essex County Sheriff Kevin F. Coppinger faced no Republican candidate on the ballot as he won his second sixyear term. Democratic candidate Paul F. Tucker also got a free pass in his race to fi ll Essex County District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett’s seat. Blodgett decided not to seek another term after 20 years as the county’s DA. 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Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 11, 2022 THIS WEEK ON SAUGUS TV Sunday, Nov. 13 from 9–11 p.m. on Channel 8 – “Sunday Night Stooges” (The Three Stooges). Monday, Nov. 14 all day on Channel 8 – “Movie Monday” (classic movies). Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. on Channel 9 – Board of Selectmen Meeting ***live*** Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 9 – Library Board of Trustees Meeting from Nov. 10. Thursday, Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. on Channel 9 – School Committee Meeting ***live*** Friday, Nov. 18 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 22 – SHS Girls Soccer vs. Tantasqua from Nov. 7. Saturday, Nov. 19 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 22 – SHS Girls Soccer vs. Belchertown from Nov. 9. Saugus TV can be seen on Comcast Channels 8, 9 & 22. For complete schedules, please visit www.saugustv.org. ***programming may be subject to change without notice*** The Field of Flags at Saugus Center honors veterans as America Observes Veterans Day By Laura Eisener T oday is Veterans Day, and the front lawn of Town Hall is “blooming” with flags representing veterans, sponsored by Saugus residents. If you stroll among them, you will see names, branch of service and ranks of individuals near and dear to the hearts of Saugonians today. The Veterans Day Field of Flags is a project of the Parson Roby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). This marks the second year that the local DAR has organized the Field of Flags. The Field of Flags in front of Saugus Town Hall forms a fi tting foreground for the Civil War monument, the hub of the rotary in Saugus Center. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) For Advertising with RESULTS, The Parson Roby Chapter of the Daughters of the Revolution organized the Field of Flags which waves on the Town Hall lawn. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) One of the fl ags placed in front of Town Hall honors Donald Klecker, a captain in the U.S. Navy during World War II. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-233-4446 or info@advocatenews.net Monogram D4 Double siding Cedar impression half rounds Harvey Vinyl 64 Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Roofing •Free Estimates •Replacement Windows •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 11, 2022 Page 7 Madeline Wong, who cofounded the Kowloon Restaurant with her late husband, passes away at 95 E ven in her late 80s, when her six children were running the Kowloon Restaurant, Madeline Wong would come to work every Saturday to check out the family business she began with her late husband William. “She’s 89. She tells me what I do wrong!” state Rep. Donald Wong quipped during an interview several years ago. On Wednesday (Nov. 9), the woman that the Wong children called “our beloved matriarch,” passed away. “Throughout her 95 years, she lived life to its fullest, and was an incredible and amazing person,” the Wong Family said in an announcement – Madeline Wong “was an incredible and amazing person,” family members say of Kowloon Restaurant’s cofounder (Courtesy photo) “full of life and full of energy.” “Co-founding the Kowloon Restaurant along with our father, William. She worked endless hours to grow the business from the ground up – and still found time to be an award winning and top selling life insurance agent for John Hancock. All while raising her 6 children in her spare time,” noted the announcement. “But her greatest accomplishment was showing her children, 15 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren what love and caring was. And for that we are forever grateful With all our love – we will miss her.” Saugus Family YMCA to host food drive to benefi t Saugus United Parish Food Pantry T he Saugus Family YMCA will be collecting donated nonperishable food items at the Saugus Family YMCA for its annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. The drive is taking place from November 1-18. All Items will be donated to the Saugus United Parish Food Pantry. Donations can be made in the lobby of the YMCA at 298 Main St. through Nov. 19 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on weekends. “We are inviting our members and the public to drop off food items for families who are struggling to make ends meet especially as food prices continue to rise,” Saugus Family YMCA Executive Director Ricky Baez said. “We’re hoping to collect items for as many people as possible, so everyone can have a healthy meal this Thanksgiving.” Info on more donation drives and special events from the YMCA of Metro North is at https://www. ymcametronorth.org/events. OUR OFFICE HAS MOVED TO 519 BROADWAY, EVERETT SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: Rocco Longo, Owner WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 11, 2022 Federal agents arrest Saugus man for controlled substance conspiracy (Editor’s Note: The following story is based on a press release issued last week by the U.S. Attorney’s Offi ce in Boston.) A Saugus man and a Reading man have been arrested in connection with conspiring to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances. Aaron Lenardis, 36, of Saugus, and Charles Brennick Bates, 31, of Reading, were each charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances. Following initial appearances on Oct. 25 and Oct. 26 in federal court in Boston before U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge Donald L. Cabell, the defendants were detained pending a further hearing. According to the charging documents, in August 2022, federal law enforcement opened an investigation into Bates after he ordered 50 kilograms of an orange binding agent commonly used to make counterfeit Adderall pills. During subsequent surveillance, Bates was allegedly observed transporting a large, heavy item that appeared to be a pill press to Lenardis’ residence in Saugus. It is alleged that on Sept. 3, 2022, Bates called a confidential source asking for instruction on how to change a “punch” on a TDP5 machine. A punch is the component that can stamp letters onto pills, and a TDP5 machine is a large pill press. During a search of Lenardis’ residence in Saugus on Oct. 25, investigators reportedly recovered an industrial pill press, 14 firearms, several bins of loose orange and white powder and “M30” stamps commonly used to manufacture counterfeit pills, counterfeit Adderall suspected to contain methamphetamine and oxycodone pills suspected to contain fentanyl. “These charges are yet another example of my offi ce’s efforts to address the near constant stream of illegal drugs fl owing into our communities. We must reduce and ultimately eliminate overdose deaths,” United States Attorney Rachael S. Rollins said. “Swallowing a deadly drug can have the same fatal outcome as injecting one. The only difference is that, with the recent spike in counterfeit pill distribution, someone may not even know that they’re taking a deadly narcotic.” “Fentanyl and methamphetamine are causing tremendous damage to our community,” said the Special Agent in Charge of the New England Field Division of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Brian D. Boyle. “Those who distribute these drugs within fake prescription pills are endangering the safety of the citizens of Massachusetts. The DEA will continue to work each day alongside our law enforcement partners to identify and prosecute those who are responsible for distributing fentanyl and other deadly drugs. We won’t stop until they are brought to justice.” The charge of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances provides for a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, at least three years and up to a lifetime of supervised release and a fi ne of up to one million dollars. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based on the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and statutes which govern the determination of a sentence in a criminal case. U.S. Attorney Rollins and DEA SAC Boyle made the announcement on Oct. 27. Assistant U.S. Attorney Samuel R. Feldman of Rollins’ Narcotics & Money Laundering Unit is prosecuting the case. 25th Annual Ghost Story Contest winners announced (Editor’s Note: The following info is from a press release issued by Saugus.net this week.) Saugus.net has announced the winners for its 25th annual Halloween ghost story contest. The contest has an international reach, and two of the 12 winners were from outside the United States. None were from Massachusetts this year. The winners came from California, England (UK), Georgia, Kentucky, Maine, Munster (Ireland), New York, North Carolina, Oregon and Texas. Entries came from many U.S. states and Canadian provinces as well as a smattering of countries scattered across Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Competition was fi erce. As the number of entries coming from out of state and from other countries has been increasing, the number of local winners has been on the average decreasing. Saugus.net is actively looking for more volunteer judges to help with stories next year. Right now, it is likely this will be the fi nal year of the contest in its current form, as the number of judges has been in a steady decline. If you are interested in possibly judging one of the story categories and are not afraid to read a couple hundred pages of short horror stories within the span of about a week, please reach out to Saugus.net. This is especially true if you have a relevant background as an English teacher, professional author or literary editor! All the winning stories themselves plus charts showing the distribution of winners can be found online at https://www.saugus.net/Contests/Halloween/. For further information, please contact Eric Brown at eric@saugus.net.
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 11, 2022 Page 9 Saugonians cast their ballots during Tuesday’s General Election -By Tara Vocino S augonians cast their ballots at the polls at the Saugus Senior Center during Tuesday’s General Election. Lorraine and Jeff Pulicari and Carol Ann Green (in center) cast their ballots (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Veteran Leonard Nigro said he voted for Geoff Diehl, a Republican. Bertha Flores said it’s her civic duty to vote. Sean Reid and State Senator Brendan Crighton campaigned for his reelection. Simply put, thank you. We wanted to say Thank You to those that served our country. We are honored by your service and grateful for your patriotism. We’ll be closed Friday, November 11th in observance of the holiday. As always, you can access your accounts using our ATMs and Online & Mobile Banking. Thank you! Outside of the Senior Center during Tuesday’s General Election, Elizabeth (and future voter Stella) Perrotti said she’s voting yes on most of the questions, adding that she’s voting Democrat.
Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 11, 2022 BBB Scam Alert: Looking for this season’s hot toy? Beware of scams! E very year, there are always a few “must-have” toys on most kids’ holiday wish lists. The hot toy sells out fast and becomes expensive and hard to find. On top of that, parents worry about getting their deliveries on time. In 2022, according to Amazon (a Better Business Bureau [BBB] Accredited Business), these toys include Magic Mixies Magical Misting Crystal Ball, Snap Circuits, Breyer Horses Unicorn Magic Wooden Stable Playset, National Geographic Break Open 10 Geodes and everyone’s favorite, Squishmallows. Scammers are using the toys’ popularity to trick parents out of their money. How the scam works: You are looking for these toys, but they are sold out at every store you visit, so you decide to shop online. A quick search takes you to a page that miraculously has the toy in stock. The site might look professional and have original images of the product. It might even offer the product at discounted prices, claiming a “last-minute deal” or “flash sale.” Unfortunately, many such offers are fake. In many cases reported to BBB.org/ScamTracker, buyers thought they were ordering a high-quality toy. Instead, they received a cheap counterfeit version. In other cases, the products never shipped at all and the websites vanished. In either case, when the dissatisfied customers tried to follow up with the company, they found that the staff either didn’t respond or refused to provide a refund. For example, one shopper told BBB Scam Tracker that they fell for a phony deal on a popular plush toy: “This company offered hard-to-find Squishmallows. I purchased one for $40. The website claims there is a 30day hassle-free policy. I finally received the product and it is counterfeit. There are no tags on it and it is of very poor quality. I have tried to use the email provided to request a return label and it is not a real email. They also have a chat available on the website, but gee, guess what? No one is on the chat! I will be disputing the purchase on my credit card.” Another shopper found what seemed like a great deal on a Magic Mixies Cauldron, but the product never shipped. “I tried to reach out by email, website contact form and phone with no reBBB Scam Alert: Beware of health care cons during open enrollment I f you are adding or changing your Medicare or Healthcare.gov coverage during open enrollment, watch out for unsolicited calls claiming to “help” you find the best deal. Unfortunately, scammers see this open enrollment period as a chance to trick people out of money and personal information. Open enrollment runs through December 7 (Medicare) or December 15 (Healthcare.gov). How the scam works: Recently open enrollment began, and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Scam Tracker has already gotten numerous reports of scam calls pretending to be from Medicare. In one report, the target received “an automated message from Medicare and how they could help me. When I followed the prompts, it led me to a nice-sounding male who claimed they were working for Medicare.” In another report, the person received calls claiming, “I requested information from them about Medicare on the Medicare website, which I NEVER did.” According to BBB Scam Tracker reports, these callers allege that if you stay on the line they can enroll you in a better plan than what you currently have; this new plan is cheaper, and you can keep all the same services; to get started, all you need to do is provide some personal information, such as your Medicare ID number. No matter how good the deal sounds and how convincing the caller seems, don’t do it! The call is a scam, and sharing personal information will open you up to identity theft. Tips to avoid open enrollment scams: Selecting a health insurance plan can be challenging and complex. Be on the lookout for common red flags. • Be wary of anyone who contacts you out of the blue. Healthcare.gov and Medicare provide legitimate help with figuring out which plan is right for you. These people – sometimes called Navigators or Assisters – are not allowed to charge for their support. If someone asks you for payment, it’s a scam. You will also need to contact them. They will not call you first. • Be wary of free gifts and “health screenings.” Keep a healthy level of skepticism any time a broker offers you free gifts or other special deals. Never sign up with a broker who offers you an expensive sign-up gift in exchange for providing your Medicare ID number or additional personally identifiable information. Other times, brokers offer free “health screenings” to weed out people who are less healthy. This technique is called “cherry picking” and is against Medicare rules. • Guard your government-issued numbers. Never offer your Medicare ID number, Social Security number, health plan info or banking info to anyone you don’t know. • Go directly to official websites. If you want to make changes to your health care plan, go directly to Medicare. gov, Healthcare.gov or your employer’s health insurance provider. Don’t click on links in suspicious messages. • Contact your employer directly. If you receive an unexpected email about benefits policies, ask your employer about it before you click on anything – to make sure it’s legitimate. For more information: If you are unsure whether a call or offer is from Medicare or you gave your personal information to someone claiming to be with Medicare, call 1-800-MEDICARE to report it. If you suspect fraud when signing up for Affordable Care Act coverage, go to HealthCare.gov or call the Health Insurance Marketplace Call Center at 1-800-318-2596. Get more tips from BBB on avoiding health care scams. If you’ve been the victim of a scam, please report it to BBB. org/ScamTracker. Sharing your experience can help others avoid falling victim to similar scams. sponse. The phone goes to a Gmail mailbox,” the consumer told BBB Scam Tracker. “I was able to resolve it via a PayPal dispute, however, the company falsely had a Priority Mail tracking.” Tips to avoid toy scams • Only buy toys from reputable stores and websites. The best way to avoid getting scammed when purchasing toys is to buy them directly from a seller you know and trust. • Don’t be fooled by extra-low prices. Unreasonably low prices are a red flag for a scam on many products. Avoid making a purchase from a retailer you aren’t familiar with just because the price sounds too good to be true – it probably is! • Research before you buy. If a company seems legitimate but you aren’t familiar with it, be extra careful with your personal information. Before offering up your name, address and credit card information, make sure the company has a working customer service number. For more info See BBB.org/onlineshopping for more online shopping tips. For more about avoiding scams this holiday season, check out BBB.org/ Holiday. If you’ve spotted a scam (whether or not you’ve lost money), report it to BBB Scam Tracker. Your report can help others avoid falling victim. If you see a questionable ad, report it to https://www.bbb. org/all/bbbi/adtruth so BBB can investigate. BBB Tip: avoiding job scams this holiday season R etailers and shippers traditionally hire seasonal workers to fulfill holiday shoppers’ demands, whether online or in person. These jobs are a great way to make extra money, sometimes with the possibility of turning into a long-term employment opportunity. However, they are sometimes not all that they seem. When looking for something part-time or to fill the gap until a better opportunity comes along, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) has some suggestions to make the seasonal job hunt successful. Being proactive in finding the right opportunity is key – but be careful when a job just seems too good to be true. Tips to avoid holiday job scams · Employers will never ask for payment upfront for a job. Beware of businesses that ask applicants to pay for job supplies, an application or a training fee. These expenses are the employer’s responsibility – and asking for money is a big red flag that something is wrong. · Be wary of job offers that don’t require an interview. Even during the peak hiring season, reputable companies prefer to talk to top job candidates before hiring them. If a job offer is presented without an interview (on the phone or in person) or is offered only via the internet, question the company’s hiring practices and do a little more digging. · Be wary of big money for small jobs. If an employer is promising outrageously good wages for what seems like simple tasks, such as reshipping packages, stuffing envelopes or answering phones, this is a red flag. These too-good-to-be-true offers are an attempt to steal your personal information from a fake job application and can cause problems for you for a long time. · Never work for a company before they hire you. A legitimate company will not ask potential applicants to complete complex projects before making an official offer. Before beginning any work, request an offer letter or written confirmation of what the job entails, including an official start date and compensation details. For more information Read more about employment scams and how to avoid them at https://www. bbb.org/article/tips/12261bbb-tip - employment - scams.
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 11, 2022 Page 11 Veterans Day Observance World War ii Army veteran will give keynote speech at Veterans Park today R obert “Boots” Chouinard, a 99-year-old Army veteran who fought in Germany during World War II, is the keynote speaker for today’s Veterans Day ceremony at Veterans Park. Chouinard, a Salisbury resident, landed in Normandy on Omaha Beach in France fi ve days after D-Day. His address is scheduled for 11 a.m. Earlier this year, he was with a group of soldiers who got to return to Germany to retrace their steps during the war. During Easter Sunday of 1945, he got to attend an Easter Service in a church near Oppenheim. “This emotion was overwhelming, a feeling that I never felt before,” Chouinard recalled of this surreal scene. “Here we are together worshiping the same God while fi ghting a war. After the serThen – a young Robert “Boots” Chouinard serving in the U.S. Army (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) vice we quietly left the church with nothing being said, got on the truck, crossed the Rhine back to our gun position, like nothing unusual happened.” eninior Top Financial Scams Sy by Jim Miller Fiil S Targeting Seniors Today Dear Savvy Senior, What are the most common scams today that target elderly seniors? My 75-yearold mother has been swindled several times over the past year, so I’m being extra cautious. Paranoid Patty And now – At 99, Robert “Boots” Chouinard still has stories to tell about his service in the U.S. Army during World War II. He will share his experiences with Saugus residents at today’s Veterans Day ceremonies. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) What Parents Need to Know to Guide Their Young Adults Toward Successful Careers N ew York, November 10, 2022 — On the surface, the future looks bright for spring’s college grads, with employers planning to hire nearly 15% more candidates from the class of 2023 than in the previous year, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Dig a little deeper, however, and the outlook gets murkier, cautions career coach Beth Hendler-Grunt. “College graduates struggle to fi nd jobs due to competition, lack of work experience and not understanding employer expectations,” she said. “And their parents are frustrated. They want to help, and they’re not sure how. Many parents haven’t looked for a job in over 20-plus years, and things have definitely changed in that time.” How can parents help? What should grads do? Hendler-Grunt’s new book, The Next Great Step: The Parents’ Guide to Launching Your New Grad Into a Career, gives parents a simple, step-by-step plan for successfully guiding their young adults through the transition from college to career. Filled with tips, job aids and insightful stories, The Next Great Step addresses everything from how parents can help their young adults get “unstuck” and navigate the hiring process, to how students and grads can stand out from the rest of the graduating class. Hendler-Grunt shares the secrets of how to “network” the right way and excel in interviews, and how parents can off er solid career advice to their grad. The Next Great Step provides insights from three key perspectives: the concerns of the parent, the thought process of the student and the expectations of potential employers. “Navigating the post-college job world is all about developing and implementing the right strategies,” Hendler-Grunt said. “This book is required reading for families looking to navigate a changing world from college to career. Companies need new grads. It’s just a matter of connecting the dots.” About the Author Beth Hendler-Grunt is the founder and president of Next Great Step. She is a dynamic leader, advisor and facilitator who has extensive experience consulting with startups, Fortune 500 firms, universities and individuals. She founded Next Great Step with the sole focus of guiding college students and recent grads to help them land the job they deserve. Hendler-Grunt leverages techniques and insights from hiring managers and CEOs and brings those secrets to students to help them stand out and get the job. She has enabled hundreds of clients to achieve success, with 90% of her clients landing the job of their choice. She has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, SiriusXM radio, Kiplinger, CNN, Fortune and many other media outlets. She is also the mom of a recent college grad and college sophomore … so she gets it. For more information, please visit www.nextgreatstep.com, or follow the author on TikTok (next_great_step), Instagram (next_great_step), Facebook (nextgreatstep) or LinkedIn (bethhendlergrunt). Dear Patty, Great question! While many scams today are universal, there are certain types of fraud that specifi cally target older adults or aff ects them disproportionately. And unfortunately, these senior targeted scams are on the rise. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), in 2021 there were 92,371 older victims of fraud resulting in $1.7 billion in losses. This was a 74 percent increase in losses compared to 2020. Here are five of the most common senior scams that were reported last year, that both you and your mom should be aware of. Government imposter scams: These are fraudulent telephone calls from people claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service, Social Security Administration or Medicare. These scammers may falsely tell you that you have unpaid taxes and threaten arrest or deportation if you don’t pay up immediately. Or they may say your Social Security or Medicare benefi ts are in danger of being cut off if you don’t provide personal identifying information. They may even “spoof” your caller ID to make it look like the government is actually calling. Sweepstakes and lottery scams: These scams may contact you by phone, mail or email. They tell you that you’ve won or have the potential to win a jackpot. But you need to pay a fee, or cover taxes and processing fees to receive your prize, perhaps by prepaid debit card, wire transfer, money order or cash. Scammers may even impersonate wellknown sweepstakes organizations, like Publishers Clearing House, to fool you. Robocalls and phone scam: Robocalls take advantage of sophisticated, automated phone technology to carry out a variety of scams on trusting older adults who answer the phone. Some robocalls may claim that a warranty is expiring on their car or electronic device, and payment is needed to renew it. These scammers may also “spoof” the number to make the call look authentic. One common robocall is the “Can you hear me?” call. When the older person says “yes,” the scammer records their voice and hangs up. The criminal then has a voice signature to authorize unwanted charges on items like stolen credit cards. Computer tech support scams: Theses scams prey on senior’s lack of knowledge about computers and cybersecurity. A pop-up message or blank screen usually appears on a computer or phone, telling you that your device is compromised and needs fi xing. When you call the support number for help, the scammer may either request remote access to your computer and/or that you pay a fee to have it repaired. Grandparent scam: The grandparent scam has been around for several years now. A scammer will call and say something along the lines of: “Hi Grandma, do you know who this is?” When the unsuspecting grandparent guesses the name of the grandchild the scammer most sounds like, the scammer has established a fake identity. The fake grandchild will then ask for money to solve some unexpected fi nancial problem (legal trouble, overdue rent, car repairs, etc.), to be paid via gift cards or money transfers, which don’t always require identifi cation to collect. Other Scams Some other popular scams targeting older adults right now are romance scams through social media and online dating sites, COVID-19 scams, investment scams, Medicare and health insurance scams, and Internet and email fraud. For more information on the diff erent types senior scams to watch out for, along with tips to help your mom protect herself, visit the National Council on Aging website at NCOA. org, and type in “the top 5 fi - nancial scams targeting older adults” in the search bar. 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. y Senior eniorenior o
Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 11, 2022 Turnovers costly for Sachems in loss to Reggies By Greg Phipps P laying probably its best game of the season so far, the Saugus High School football team still ended up making costly errors at key moments last Thursday night at Christie Serino Jr. Stadium. The Sachems turned the ball over several times inside their own territory, which led to points for the visiting Greater Lawrence Tech Reggies in an eventual 45-28 loss. The defeat left Saugus at 0-9 on the season while Greater Lawrence won its third straight game to improve to 3-6. The Sachems were scheduled to travel for a contest at Whittier Tech on Thursday (after press deadline). Against the Reggies, Saugus quarterback Cam Preston threw for over 200 yards and tossed three touchdown passes while Josh Osawe also had a big game, returning the opening kickoff 70 yards for a score and hauling in a 13-yard TD pass in the third quarter. The Sachems held one of their few leads all season at 14-8 after one quarter. Osawe’s game-opening kickoff return and Connor Bloom’s PAT kick gave the hosts a quick 7-0 edge before the Reggies responded with a TD and two-point conversion to go in front 8-7. A 28-yard scoring reception by Ameen Taboubi on a pass to the end zone that was up for grabs regained the lead for Saugus. Bloom’s successful PAT kick made it 14-8 as the opening period was coming ASKS | FROM PAGE 5 Shah is my buddy flying in from Canada to run his first 50k with us along our 100 mile journey. Leny Thomas from Lynn wants to do from a 50k (about 31 miles) up to 50 miles. Nick Santullo is the only one beside me for the full 100 miles. He’s been training with me all along. Q: How many miles have you run training for this 100-miler? A: We’ve done a 50-mile run earlier in the year and we’ve done two 100-mile weeks. I’ve run well over 1,000 miles over the past year, so I’m ready for this. Q: Sounds like a pretty Saugus’s Josh Osawe scored two touchdowns, including a game-opening kickoff return for a TD, in last Thursday’s 45-28 loss to Greater Lawrence Tech. Sachems QB Cam Preston threw for over 200 yards and tossed three touchdown passes last Thursday. to a close. Once again, the visitors came back to retake the lead, 15-14, early in the second quarter. That’s when the mistakes began to happen for the Sachems. A Saugus fumble after a completed pass gave Lawrence good field position in Sachems’ territory, and the Reggies drove it in for a 21-14 lead. A late interception then led to a heavy duty run. How many Marines do you know who would run a hundred miles on Veterans Day? A: I know one other guy who’s going to do that: Sean Clinton Cooper. He was supposed to run with us before he got transferred. He’s down in Quantico, Va., now. He plans to run it down there. Q: Please put this race into context A: I’m 42 years old and this is the most mentally and physically challenging thing that I’ve done at this point and time in my life. I can say that confidently because I’ve gone through some ups and Lawrence field goal just before the half and a 24-14 deficit for the hosts. Things looked more promising at the start of the third quarter when Saugus stopped the Reggies on downs and proceeded to march 54 yards for a TD. Running back Tommy DeSimone rushed for 27 of those yards; Isaiah Rodriguez caught a 12-yard toss; and Osawe downs with this. It literally stands for everything I value in life. For me, it always comes back to the basics. The vicissitudes of life – the ups and downs – the ebbs and flows, which generally come back to purpose. I understand that where I’m at today is because of people who came before me. I’m talking about all of the veterans. I think about them. Q: How much sleep do you get? A: I probably average about five hours of sleep a night. I still have to run the gym. I gotta be a father and gotta be a husband, too. Q: What kind of food will you be consuming? completed the drive with his TD catch from 13 yards away. Trailing 24-20 after a failed PAT kick, Saugus appeared to have momentum, but another fumble of a completed pass gave Lawrence the ball inside the Sachems’ 20. The Reggies took advantage and hit paydirt to extend their lead to 31-20 heading into the final quarter. Preston then connected with DeSimone on a 30-yard pass play, but that promising drive A: We’re going to have meals made: everything from peanut butter sandwiches to bananas and fruit. We’ll have a lot of sweet potatoes. We’ll be consuming sodium tablets and a lot of caffeine. Q: Once you have begun your run, how are you going to keep in touch with your followers? A: I’m going to be updating people through social media. And people can call me if they want – 617997-365. I don’t care if people want to call me. They are welcome. It’s my race and I can do as I want. I’ll ASKS | SEE PAGE 22 U.S. Marine veteran Brandon Montella stalled at midfield. From there, a blocked punt, a facemask penalty and a later interception would help Lawrence to two more scores and a comfortable 45-20 cushion. The Sachems added a late touchdown when Preston found Taboubi over the middle for 32 yards to set up a 22-yard scoring strike from Preston to DeSimone. Taboubi’s twopoint conversion reception closed out the scoring.
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 11, 2022 Page 13 Solid year ends in playoff opener for Saugus boys’ soccer schedule. Stoneham moved on to the Round of 16 to face 28th-seeded Bishop Stang, which advanced by upsetting 5th-seeded and previously undefeated Oakmont. The Spartans opened the Midfielder/forward Alejandro Ortega helped Saugus to 13 wins this season. (Advocate photos by Greg Phipps) By Greg Phipps D espite playing a pretty strong game on both sides of the ball, the Saugus High School boys’ soccer team was unable to come out on top in its state Div. 3 Round-of-32 playoff game last Saturday at Stoneham. The Sachems battled the host Spartans in an evenly matched contest but ended up losing by a 3-0 count. The 21st-seeded Sachems avoided having to play a preliminary round contest when they received a bye to the Round of 32. Saturday’s defeat left Saugus with a fiscoring about 15 minutes into the first half and that’s how it stayed until the intermission. The game was a back-and-forth affair for most of the second period, but neither team could dent the net. Saugus forwards Nicholas Alves, Tavio Patricio and Max Anajjar tried to put offensive pressure on the Stoneham net. The Sachems did have some good scoring chances but couldn’t cash in. Meanwhile, the Spartans broke the ice late in the period to make it a 2-0 game. That margin was increased to three in the waning minutes when the Sachems left themselves vulnerable defensively as they got overly aggressive on offense in an attempt to get on the board. Despite surrendering three goals (two of them very late in the contest), Saugus’s defense played well, helped by the performances of Cam Soroka and Ben Tapia-Gately. Also, captains Melvin Hernandez and Alejandro Ortega had strong outings in the midfield Law Offices of Terrence W. Kennedy 512 Broadway, Everett • Criminal Defense • Personal Injury Saugus midfi elder Melvin Hernandez was an integral part of the Sachems’ success this season. nal overall record of 13-4-2. The Sachems had won seven straight entering Saturday’s tilt. On t h e o t h e r s i d e , 12th-seeded Stoneham improved to 8-7-4, having received a higher seed (despite its regular-season record) due to its strength of • Medical Malpractice Tel: (617) 387-9809 Cell: (617) 308-8178 twkennedylaw@gmail.com 2.50 %APY* With rates like this, earning while you save is easier than ever. Ask about our in-home or office concierge service. EARN INTEREST WITHOUT RESTRICTIONS FROM A NEW MILESTONE SAVINGS ACCOUNT. Saving is hard. We get it. Life gets in the way. That’s why we created the Milestone Savings Account. With an amazing 2.50% APY* and no restrictions, reaching those financial goals gets a lot easier. Stay liquid. Earn while you save. And do it easily with a New Milestone Savings Account. Go to everettbank.com for details. *Rates are variable, subject to change at any time and accurate as of the date posted. A minimum of $50,000 is required to open a Milestone Savings Account and earn the advertised Annual Percentage Yield (APY) Balances of $10-$49,999 will earn an APY of 0.05%. Milestone Savings is available to new customers and existing customers with new monies of $50,000.
Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 11, 2022 Saugus girls’ soccer team advances to Sweet 16 By Greg Phipps I t’s already been a memorable 2022 playoff for the Saugus High School girls’ soccer team, as the youthful Sachems advanced to the state Div. 3 Round of 16 with wins against Southeastern Regional Vocational Tech last Friday at home, and at Tantasqua Regional on Monday. Twenty-second-seeded Saugus traveled a pretty good distance on Monday to Sturbridge to take on the 11th-seeded Tantasqua Warriors, who came in sporting a 13-2-3 record. The Sachems jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead (both goals coming in the opening minutes) and made it stand up for an evenSaugus forward Madi Femino is shown maneuvering around Southeastern defender Catie Chamberlain. tual 2-1 victory. The host Warriors tallied once but couldn’t come up with the equalizer. Saugus’s Shawn Sewell opened the scoring when she attacked the net on a long direct kick from Allison Justice. Sewell was able to drill a shot past the Tantasqua goalie for a 1-0 lead. It became 2-0 just minutes later when defenseman Layla Manderson found herself in an unusual spot but made it pay off when she kicked home a loose ball in front of the net. Monday’s win set up the Saugus players Shawn Sewell, Juliana Powers and Madi Femino celebrated a goal in last Friday’s tourney victory. (Advocate photos by Greg Phipps) Sachems for a Round of 16 match-up with 6th-seeded Belchertown on Thursday (after press deadline). Belchertown advanced by escaping 27th-seeded Bishop Stang in overtime. The Sachems stood at 145-1 overall after the win over Tantasqua. Their 13th victory came in the preliminary round last Friday at Christie Serino Jr. Stadium. Saugus exploded for six goals in the first half and coasted to a 6-0 victory over 43rd-seeded Southeastern RVT. Forward Madi Femino took Saugus forward Juliana Powers notched a hat trick in last Friday’s playoff win over Southeastern RVT. a nice feed up the middle from Shalyn Sewell and tallied to open the scoring. Madison Botta collected the next two goals, the first off an assist from Shalyn Sewell and the second off a pass from Veronica Ortega. The final three scores were off the foot of Juliana Powers, who Saugus’s Madison Botta outdueled Southeastern’s Rhiannon Maloney for the ball in last Friday’s preliminary round playoff victory. completed a hat trick in the process. Shawn Sewell assisted on the last two tallies, and Danica Schena’s free kick led to the first. With a big lead entering the final 40 minutes, the Sachems employed a ball-control game and pretty much kept possession away from the visitors. Saugus received its usual strong game from defenders Lexi Rais, Natalie Justice, Manderson and Violet Hawley. Their efforts helped goalie Tori Carter to her ninth shutout of the season. Saugus midfielder Allison Justice settled the ball with Southeastern’s Natasha Nieves closing in on her.
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 11, 2022 Page 15 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Good Morning, Saugus! And Happy Veterans Day to all of the men and women who have served in this nation’s Armed Forces and those who continue to serve in the military. Unlike Memorial Day – which honors those who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty – this national holiday celebrates all veterans. While the focus is on the living veterans, family and friends still go to the gravesites of those veterans who were killed in action or passed away from non-combat-related causes. Veterans Day ceremonies get underway at 11 a.m. at Veterans Park (245 Winter St.). The Saugus Veterans Council will be in charge of the ceremonies honoring veterans past and present for their military service to the country. The keynote speaker for this year’s ceremony is Robert “Boots” Chouinard, a 99-yearold Army veteran from Salisbury who served with the 128th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Gun Battalion in World War II. “He landed in Normandy, on Omaha Beach in France five days after D-Day,” Saugus Veterans Council Commander Steve Castinetti said this week. Chouinard is expected to talk about his experiences fighting with other soldiers in Germany and other European countries during the war. Castinetti, a retired U.S. Navy commander, said this year’s ceremony will be simple. Saugus Veterans Services Officer Mike Saunders will read the governor’s proclamation. The Saugus High School Band will perform. And the Revere High School Junior ROTC, accompanied by JROT Instructor Deborah Bowker, of Saugus, will be the color guards. The ceremonies begin at 11 a.m. But for those folks who get there early, M&T Bank of Route 1 in Saugus will be serving coffee at 10 a.m. in Veterans Park. The timing of Veterans Day is symbolic. U.S. soldiers celebrated the armistice ending World War I during the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. Veterans Day Field of Flags As part of the local Veterans Day observance, the Parson Roby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution again sponsored a Veterans Day Field of Flags Forum to discuss future of closed school buildings Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree and the Board of Selectmen invite town residents to attend a public forum to discuss and provide input for potential future uses of closed school buildings and property. The public forum will be held on Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. in the upstairs auditorium at the Saugus Town Hall (298 Central St., Saugus). “We hope residents will join us on Monday, November 14th to share and provide input on the use of these important community facilities and properties,” Town Manager Crabtree said in a press release issued this week. “It’s important that we receive feedback from many stakeholders in order to create the best possible plan moving forward with input from Town officials and the community,” he said. School Committee members voted earlier this year to turn over the vacant Douglas Waybright Elementary School, the Lynnhurst Elementary School and the Oaklandvale Elementary School to the Town of Saugus. The on the front lawn of Saugus Town Hall with a mission to honor all veterans, living or deceased, including those currently serving. Earlier this week, as I checked out the “Field of Flags,” I noticed one flag placed in the ground honoring my late twin brother – Lance A. Vogler, a U.S. Air Force sergeant who served in Vietnam and other parts of Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. Lance died in a motorcycle accident on Memorial Day in 1978. He could have avoided going into harm’s way in Vietnam, as his draft lottery number was 362. But Lance volunteered to serve in Vietnam. After surviving dangerous duty, he returned home a few years later, only to become a Memorial Day traffic fatality statistic. Had Lance still been alive, he would be among the veterans being honored today. For me to read my brother’s name in the “Field of Flags,” even though he’s from Southeastern Massachusetts, was a moving experience. And I’d like to give a giant “Shout Out” for the person or people responsible for giving my brother a posthumous “Shout Out” for his service to his country. Roby School Administration Building was turned over to the town late last year. These are four buildings and adjoining land that provide a number of potential options for future use. This is an opportunity for town residents and representatives of various organizations to offer recommendations and ideas to town officials on how the properties should be used. Stay tuned. One-day holiday trash delay The Town of Saugus announces that the trash and recycling collection will run on a one-day delay tomorrow (Saturday, Nov. 12). There will be no collection today (Friday, Nov. 11), due to the holiday. Services will resume on a one-day delay on Saturday. The compost site will be open normal hours on Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Town of Saugus would like to thank everyone for their cooperation. Please contact Director of Solid Waste/ Recycling Scott Brazis at 781231-4036 with any questions. Saugus High School presents “SELFIE” The Saugus High School Drama Club will be staging “SELFIE” by Bradley Hayward and directed by Alisha Dolan, from Nov. 17 to 19 at 7 p.m. at the Saugus High School Black Box Theatre. Here’s the story line for the play: It’s senior year and problems are mounting for a group of high school students as they prepare for the future. Facing bullies, parents, pressure, sickness and their own self-judgment, the characters search for ways to stand out. As they document their year, one click at a time, they come to realize life is not about what other people see – it’s about the pictures they have of themselves. Tickets for the show will be sold at the door for all three performances: $8 for students and seniors, $10 for adults. Seating is Limited. For more information please contact Alisha Dolan of Performing Arts at adolan@saugus. k12.ma.us A “Shout Out” to a “Pumpkin Patch” couple Eugene Decareau offered this week’s “Shout Out” for the couple he considers to be the driving organizational force behind this year’s “Pumpkin Patch” on the lawn outside First Congregational Church in Saugus Center. “I would like to do a ‘Shout Out’ for Carl and Karen Spencer for doing a magnificent job on the Pumpkin Patch again this year. It was one of the best – if not the best – we’ve ever had. They spent countless hours working on the Pumpkin Patch, both mornings and nights and weekends. They deserve a great round of applause. They did a magnificent job and we appreciate everything they did.” Want to “Shout Out” a fellow Saugonian? This is an opportunity for our paper’s readers to single out – in a brief mention – remarkable acts or achievements by Saugus residents or an act of kindness or a nice gesture. Just send an email (mvoge@comcast.net) with a mention in the subject line of “An Extra Shout Out.” No more than a paragraph; anything longer might lend itself to a story and/or a photo. Setting the record straight Christopher P. Riley showed up in the roll call vote posted on the Town of Saugus website as having voted in favor of a motion to postpone indefinitely the nonbinding resolution that opposes farther expansion of WIN Waste Innovation’s ash landfill near its trash-to-energy incinerator on Route 107. But a review of the proceedings captured on SaugusTV shows it’s clear that Riley actually voted against the motion to indefinitely postpone Article 7. “Myself, I won’t support an THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 17 —Cont est— CONTEST SKETCH OF THE WEEK GUESS WHO GOT SKETCHED? If you know the right answer, you might win the contest. In this week’s edition, we continue our weekly feature where a local artist sketches people, places and things in Saugus. Got an idea who’s being sketched this week? If you do, please email me at mvoge@comcast.net or leave a phone message at 978 683-7773. Anyone who identifies the Saugonian sketched in this week’s paper between now and Tuesday at Noon qualifies to have their name put in a green Boston Red Sox hat with a chance to be selected as the winner of a $10 gift certificate, compliments of Hammersmith Family Restaurant, 330 Central Street in Saugus. But you have to enter to win! Look for the winner and identification in next week’s “The Sounds of Saugus.” Please leave your mailing address in case you are a winner. (Courtesy illustration to The Saugus Advocate by a Saugonian who goes by the name of “The Sketch Artist”)
Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 11, 2022 Saugus Gardens in the Fall Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable By Laura Eisener T he Veterans’ Park and other areas around town seem to be glowing in time for today’s Veterans Day ceremony, although new leaves continue to fall all the time. Fall foliage is far from over, although some of the brightest trees have lost their leaves. Silver maples (Acer saccharinum) and Norway maples (Acer platanoides) still have quite a display of golden leaves in their branches; many birches and poplars still have yellow leaves, too, and pears (Pyrus spp.) and some cherries (Prunus spp.) are still blazing with red and orange leaves. Black and red oaks (Quercus velutina and Quercus rubra, respectively) and white oaks (Quercus alba) can be quite colorful this week, although some have already turned brown. The flowers you see most often blooming in November are chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemum indicum and hybrids). I am often asked how to tell whether a mum is hardy or not, and it is really not easy to tell by looking, as there are many varieties in this species and their cold hardiness in our zone does vary. Often, they are advertised as annuals just to prevent complaints if the plants don’t make it through our winter. In fact, almost all the chrysanthemums I have planted in the ground have come back the following year, and some survive many winters. My favorite, the variety ‘Point Pelee’ – named for a site in Canada – is not advertised as a perennial, but it has survived two winters so far. They rarely look as good as the new ones from the nursery though, because Golden chrysanthemums bloom in a pot in front of the Senior Center. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) Sheffield Pink mums are a reliably hardy alternative to traditional mum species. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) The PFC Richard Devine monument in front of Town Hall, like many monuments around town, has a fall display of chrysanthemums. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) commercially produced chrysanthemums are pinched back a few times during the growing season to ensure they are not too tall or floppy, and that nearly all the stems have blossoms on the top. This can be Come Celebrate Thanksgiving Eve Wednesday, Nov. 23 at The Schiavo Club 7:00 PM to Midnight * Free Food! * DJ and Dancing! 71 Tileston Street Everett The daisy-like red and yellow chrysanthemum blooming beside the white Montauk daisies has overwintered two years so far in my garden. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) time consuming, and if it is not done the plants will have fewer blossoms and will be tall rather than bushy in appearance. Also, they prefer to have a few months of root development before winter sets in, so when they are plopped in the ground at the end of November their chances of survival are not as good as if they were planted in summer or early fall. They should be watered a couple of times a week like any new plant until the ground freezes. Chrysanthemums originated in China, and they have been cultivated for many centuries there. Chrysanthemum festivals are common in many parts of Asia and are sometimes held in the United States as well. Smith College in Northampton, Mass., has a chrysanthemum festival in which many unusual varieties are grown and shown off in their greenhouses. The horticulture students test their skills to grow fancy forms, such as spider mums, spoon mums and cascading plants. Our name for the plant comes from Greek words meaning “golden flower,” although blossoms may be many colors, including white, red, purple and orange as well as yellow and gold. Some forms might be considered “daisies” with a conspicuous yellow center of disc florets, while others have so many ray florets that there is no visible center at all. Like the Montauk daisies and Sheffield Pink mums in last week’s column, our familiar mums are members of the Aster or composite family (Asteraceae), like sunflowers and any plant with a daisy-like flower head. 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. Some oaks, like this black oak on Central Street, show quite a bit of bright color before the leaves turn brown. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener)
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 11, 2022 Page 17 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 15 IP [indefinite postponement] on this,” Riley said when the question came up about indefinite postponement. I don’t intend to support the article, but I have other things to say about it and it is an important article to get everybody’s voice on. Thank you,” he said. Riley requested a correction from Town Clerk Ellen Schena in the Oct. 24 Special Town Meeting minutes and The Saugus Advocate after reading about the Roll Call vote in last week’s “Sounds of Saugus.” “Just so you know, I watched the Vimeo multiple times before I posted the meeting to make sure I had it correct,” Schena wrote in an email to Riley. She added that the town’s IT Department was looking into the matter as to why Riley’s vote was recorded inaccurately after she had taken steps to make sure the vote was recorded correctly. The acoustics of the second floor auditorium make it difficult sometimes to hear everything. But the video showed it was clear what Riley said on how he was going to vote on the IP motion. Many Town Meeting members understandably aren’t thrilled about ending debate on a resolution – which sort of goes against everything a New England Town Meeting stands for. The main argument raised by those who supported the measure’s indefinite postponement is the concern that passage of the measure might jeopardize ongoing negotiations between the town and WIN Waste Innovations on a Host Community Agreement (HCA). We have a winner! Congratulations to Debbie Cox for making the right identification in last week’s “Guess Who Got Sketched” contest. Debbie is one of several readers answering correctly. But she was the only one to have her name picked in a drawing from the green Boston Red Sox cap. Here’s the correct answer, offered by the person who goes by the name of The Sketch Artist: “Last week’s sketch is of Mrs. Brigitte Vaudo! Mrs. Brigitte Vaudo is holding her classroom mailbox. She is a fourth grade Saugus Belmonte STEAM Academy Teacher. “Brigitte has been teaching for twenty-four years plus and is a favorite of her students. Brigitte is known for her creative and exceptional innovative ways of teaching. “She thoughtfully applies herself with a love filled heart for teaching that overflows to her students in all she does. Mrs. Brigitte Vaudo and her class are the feature story and photos in The Saugus Advocate’s Nov. 4th Edition with a front-page photo and story and more photos on pages 5,6,7, ‘Cross GeneraTHE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 18
Page 18 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 11, 2022 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 17 tional Pen Pals,’ by Mark E. Vogler. Together with Saugus Senior Center ’s Outreach Coordinator Cheryl Roberto, Brigitte and her Classroom are bridging the gap between generations! “Saugus fourth grade Students are learning writing skills through the Senior Student Pen Pal Program. “Brigitte stated in the above mentioned article that ‘It’s a really great project that brings the Town and the school together’ (as a pen pal in her program, this sketch artist totally agrees!) “If you are interested in becoming a pen pal, contact Mrs. Brigitte Vaudo at Belmonte STEAM Academy at bvaudo@saugus.k12.ma.us. Brigitte has participated in many creative eventful programs for her students in order to better educate and instill appetite to learn & grow in her students. “Mrs. Vaudo’s classroom was featured in previous articles for creatively learning the landmarks, Heroes & History of Saugus and for our classroom Valentine projects of outreach to the community! “It’s wonderful to see our Saugus students in such a - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS PROBATE COURT ESSEX, ss. Docket No. ES22E0090PP PROBATE COURT To Robin Lapia and George Lapia of Saugus in the County of ESSEX and to all other persons interested. A petition has been presented to said Court by Beverly Newhall and Kenny McDonald of Haverhill in the County of ESSEX representing that he/she hold as co-tenants in common an undivided part or share of certain land lying in Saugus in said County of ESSEX and briefly described as follows: of that land situated in SAUGUS in the County of Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, bounded and described as follows: NORTHEASTERLY SOUTHERLY by old Hesper street one hundred eighty nine and 57/100 (189.57) feet; by Wormstead Street seventy four and 15/100 (74.15) feet; SOUTHWESTERLY by Hesper Street fifty (50) feet WESTERLY NORTHERLY by lot B, as shown on plan hereinafter mentioned, and by land now or formerly of James F. Lynch et al one hundred twenty six and 42/100 (126.42) feet; and by Woodbury Avenue ten (10) feet. setting forth that he/she desires that all of said land may be sold at private sale for not less than FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS and praying that partition may be made of all the land aforesaid according to law, and to that end that a commissioner be appointed to make such partition and be ordered to make sale and conveyance of all, or any part of said land which the Court finds cannot be advantageously divided either at private sale or public auction, and be ordered to distribute the net proceeds thereof. If you desire to object thereto you or your attorney should file a written appearance in said Court at Salem Before ten o’clock in the forenoon on the TWENTY FIRST day of NOVEMBER 2022 the return day of this citation. Witness, FRANCES GIORDANO, Esquire, First Judge of said Court this SIXTH day of OCTOBER 2022. PAMELA A. CASEY O’BRIEN REGISTER OF PROBATE October 28, November 4, 11, 2022 great extensive and integrative learning environment! Keep being a bright light out there and shining at ALL you do Mrs. Brigitte Vaudo! “Yours Truly, “The Sketch Artist” “Turkey Trot” at Breakheart on Nov. 20 Friends of Breakheart Reservation is pleased to announce that the “Turkey Trot” will be held on Nov. 20 at Breakheart Reservation (177 Forest St., Saugus; Forest Street is off the Lynn Fells Parkway near Route 1 Southbound). The 5 kilometer race course is on pavement through Breakheart Reservation. Walkers are also welcome. Costumes are welcome, but optional. Registration will start at 9:30 a.m. The race itself is free to all; however, entrance to the post-race raffle is by a $10 donation to the Friends of Breakheart. The raffle will be for turkeys and gift cards. The number of winners will depend on the number of entries to raffle. Refreshments will be available. For more details, please contact Breakheart Reservation at 781-233-0834, or Peter A. Rossetti Jr. at 781233-1855. Cemetery Cleanup Nov. 28 The Town of Saugus Cemetery Department announced that fall grounds cleanup will begin at the Riverside Cemetery on Monday, Nov. 28. The Cemetery Commission asks members of the public to remove any personal and/or holiday/seasonal items from the grounds before the cleanup begins. The Cemetery Commission and Department are not responsible for any personal holiday/seasonal items that are not removed from the gravesites by the family on or before Nov. 28. All Veterans flags will remain on gravesites until Monday, Nov. 28, upon which time they will be removed for the winter season. Flags will be placed back on the gravesites in May prior to Memorial Day. If you have questions regarding the fall cleanup, please call the Cemetery Department at 781-231-4170. Legion breakfasts resume Saugus American Legion Post 210 is hosting its popular breakfasts from 8 - 9 a.m. on Fridays. The price is $8 for those who are looking for a delicious meal at Legion Hall. Bon appétit! “Holly Jolly” coming to The Kowloon The Kowloon Restaurant announced that the Holly Jolly Holiday Party with the Platters Very Merry Christmas Show is slated for Friday, Dec. 16. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Showtime is 8 p.m. The Platters are set to perform live in concert – playing all their hits and holiday tunes. Tickets are $25 per person. All seats are reserved. The Platters – hailed a rock and roll, vocal and Grammy Halls of Fame group – will be joined by special guests Smokin’ Joe & The Henchmen. Kowloon food and beverage services will be available. For tickets: online ordering, front desk. Fall curbside leaf collection is underway The Town of Saugus has announced that fall curbside leaf collection will take place during the weeks of Nov. 14–18 and Nov. 28–Dec. 2. Residents may dispose of leaves curbside on their regularly scheduled collection day. Leaves should be left outside by 7 a.m. on the appropriate days. Please ensure that leaf containers are physically separated from trash and recycling. Paper leaf bags are the preferred method of leaf disposal. If you are using barrels, they must be clearly marked with yard waste stickers. Barrel covers must remain removed so that the leaves are visible. Plastic bags, cardboard boxes, branches and brush will not be accepted. Please note that separate trucks collect the rubbish, recycling and leaves, so the leaves may be collected at a different time of day. “Missed pick-ups” will not be conducted. What’s happening at the Saugus Public Library For schoolchildren looking for interesting projects and programs to participate in this fall, there’s plenty to do at the Saugus Public Library. Adult Coloring Group: Come relax with our continuing Adult Coloring Group. It’s a great opportunity to take time to unwind, be creative and have fun. No experience necessary! We have pencils and coloring pages ready and waiting. See you there! Space is limited; please call 781-2314168 X 3106to register. The next session is Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 10 a.m. in the Brooks Room on the second floor of the library (295 Central St., Saugus). Just Sew! Saugonians are welcome to join a monthly sewing class for adults that will be held on the third Monday of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Saugus Public Library. The next meeting is on Monday, Nov. 21. The class will cover basic topics like sewing buttons, hemming clothing and mending torn fabric and will move on to more advanced topics in the coming weeks. This class is free. (see sauguspubliclibrary.org) A neat, new teen group called Manga & Anime Club: The Manga & Anime Club began recently, and, from all accounts, it’s a lot of fun for kids in Grades 6 and up. So, if you are curious, check out the Teen Room. Chat with friends! Make crafts! Try Japanese snacks! Club meetings will continue on Saturdays through May from 10-11 a.m. They will be held on Nov. 12, Dec. 10, Jan. 7, Feb. 4, March 4, April 1 and May 13. Please sign up in advance; call 781-231-4168 or stop by the Reference Desk. https://www.sauguspubliclibrary.org/new-manga-animeclub.../ All About Crystals with Leeza Masia: This event has been rescheduled to Thursday, Dec.1, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Brooks Room. This is for fifth graders and up. Leeza will be showcasing some of her favorite crystals from her personal collection. She will talk about geological & metaphysical aspects of crystals and how to cleanse and charge any stone. Learn which chakras particular crystals associate with, and how to make two types of crystal grids. There will be a crystal giveaway at the end of the workshop! Please sign up in advance. Call 781-231-4168, come by the Reference Desk or sign up online from the events calendar: https://www.sauguspubliclibrary.org/events/ Christmas Tree Festival at the MEG The MEG Foundation has announced its schedule for the 12th Annual Christmas Tree Festival, which begins Saturday, Nov. 26, with the decoration of trees from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The festival dates are • Dec. 2 & 3 from 3 to 8 p.m. • Dec. 4 from 1 to 6 p.m. • Dec. 9 & 10 from 3 to 8 p.m. • Santa arrives on Dec. 10 for photos from 4:30 to 6 p.m. There will also be a Petting Zoo on the front lawn from 5 to 7 p.m. • On Dec. 11 winners can pick up trees at the MEG from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, contact Linda Ross at 781-233THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 19
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 11, 2022 Page 19 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 18 4607. Youth Cross-Country Hey parents! If you have one or several kids who could use an opportunity to get into a healthier lifestyle – which might, in turn, lead to better academic scores, consider getting them to sign up for Youth Cross-Country. Here’s a simple outline of what this entails. Who: any Saugus child in grades 1 through 5. When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m., at the Belmonte Track; Saturdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Visitor Center at Breakheart Reservation. Dates: The program will last through Nov. 15. Why: to learn to enjoy cross-country running and make new friends. Cost: $100 for new runners, $50 for returning runners. This weekly program will be guided by Coach Steve Boudreau and Coach Chris Tarantino. Children will learn good stretching techniques and the basics of exercise and cross-country running. Best of all, this will be a great way to make new friends. Participants need to wear a good pair of sneakers, dress in comfortable running clothes and bring a water bottle. For more details, contact Coach T (Not Mr. T.) at 781-854-6778. Sounds like a worthwhile and affordable fitness program with lots of upside for grade school kids. First Baptist Church presents “Can We Talk…” The First Baptist Church Pastor Leroy Mahoney invites troubled people to join others in a special program called “Can We Talk … Community conversations on Trauma and Healing” the first Thursday of every month from 6 to 7 p.m. at Rev. Isaac Mitchell Jr. Fellowship Hall (105 Main St. in Saugus). “Join us as we gather in community to share our stories, thoughts and feelings about whatever you are going through,” Rev. Mahoney writes in an announcement. “As always, it is a safe space to come together in community,” he says. Food pantry prepares for Thanksgiving Debora de Paula Hoyle, Administrative Assistant at the Cliftondale Congregational Church, submitted the following announcement on behalf of the Saugus United Parish Food Pantry, which operates with a team of volunteers out of the church basement each Friday: “Every year the Saugus United Parish Food Pantry provides the local community with Thanksgiving meals that include a frozen turkey, fresh produce, dessert, and Thanksgiving staples like cranberry sauce, gravy, and stuffing. Last year, we served over 70 families with full meals and anticipate potentially serving more this year with the increasing cost of groceries. “We welcome anyone in need to register to receive a Thanksgiving meal on Fridays from 9:30-11 a.m. between now and Friday, November 11. Pick up information will be provided upon registering. “We also count on the generosity of the community. We are seeking donations of non-perishable food items (please no frozen or refrigerated items), grocery store gift cards, and financial contributions. Deliveries may be brought to the side door of the Cliftondale Congregational Church (the driveway between the church and the MEG building) on any Friday morning through Nov. 11 between 8-11 a.m. “The Food Pantry will be closed on Friday, Nov. 25 in observance of Thanksgiving. “P.S. The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry is an all-volunteer, collaborative, non-profit, religious organization [comprised] of the town’s churches and community members; donations are tax deductible. Thank you for partnering with us to ensure that our neighbors in need enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving! For more information, please contact 781 233 2663, or email cliftondalecc.org.” If you would like to volunteer or donate to the Saugus United Parish Food Pantry, please contact Pastor Joe Hoyle, executive director, at office@clindalecc.org or 781233-2663. The Food Pantry is open every Friday from 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m., distributing prepackaged groceries (including meat and produce) at 50 Essex St. Wreaths Across America On Dec. 17 at noon, the Parson Roby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (MA0136P) is sponsoring their second Wreaths Across America event, helping both Riverside Cemetery and the 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 $15 each or to volunteer to help place wreaths on December 17, please visit www. wreathsacrossamerica.org/ MA0136P. 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 Nov. 28. Last year was our first 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 1500 veterans’ graves in Riverside, and we are hoping that between the community and businesses there will be enough sponsored wreaths to 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. Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus (Editor’s Note: The following info is from an announcement submitted by Julie Cicolini, a member of the Board of Directors for Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus.) Who we are: Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus (HS2) is a nonprofit group of volunteers who are helping to offset food insecurity in households. HS2 provides students/families who enroll in the program a supply of nutritious food for when school lunches and breakfasts are unavailable to them on weekends. How HS2 can help you: HS2 bags are distributed at Saugus Public Schools on Fridays to take home. Bags include such items as peanut butter, canned meals/soups/tuna/ vegetables, pasta, fruit cups, cereal, oatmeal, goldfish, pretzels and granola bars. All food is provided to children free of charge. It is our hope these resources will support the health, behavior and achievement of every student who participates. To sign up go here to complete online form: https://forms.gle/gmMGguycSHBdziuE9 Want to partner with us: We would love to partner with organizations, sports teams, youth groups, PTOs, businesses and individuals to assist in feeding students of Saugus. To learn more about how you can partner with us, visit the Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus Facebook page or email us at HS2Saugus@gmail.com HS2 relies on donations to create take-home bags for a weekend full of meals. Checks can also be sent directly to: Salem Five C/O Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus, 855-5 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906. Online donations can also be made at https://givebutter.com/ HealthySaugus Let’s hear it! Got an idea, passing thought or gripe you would like to share with The Saugus Advocate? I’m always interested in your feedback. It’s been six and a half years since I began work at The Saugus Advocate. I’m always interested in hearing readers’ suggestions for possible stories or good candidates for “The Advocate Asks” interview of the week. Feel free to email me at mvoge@comcast.net. Do you have some interesting views on an issue that you want to express to the community? Submit your idea. 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Page 20 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 11, 2022 OBITUARIES Mr. Alberino “Sonny” N. DiFlumeri O f Saugus . P assed away peacefully on November 3, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Josephine “Dolly” A. (DiBello) DiFlumeri, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. Born and raised in East Boston, Mr. DiFlumeri was the son of the late Vincent and Mary DiFlumeri. He was a retired technician from Polaroid and was a member of the Danvers Fish build, fix or give advice (solicited or unsolicited) for any household project. He enjoyed cooking, spending time in his garden and going to hunting camp where he preferred the kitchen to the woods. In addition to his wife, Sonny and Game Club. Alberino was a U.S. Coast Guard Veteran who had served on the U.S.S. Nantucket. He had been a resident of Saugus since 1968. Known as “Al” or “Sonny” to all that knew him, he was the ultimate handyman. Sonny could Your Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $150 per paper in-town per year or $200 per paper out-of-town per year. Name_________________________________________ Address_______________________________________ City_______________ State_______ Zip ____________ CC# _______________________________ Exp. _____ Sec. code____ Advocate (City):___________________ Clip & Mail Coupon with Credit Card, Check or Money Order to: Advocate Newspapers Inc. PO Box 490407, Everett, MA 02149 is survived by his three children, Dina Meagher, Albert DiFlumeri and Lyn Mason and her husband Brian, all of Saugus. Sonny’s greatest joy in life was his four grandchildren: James, Jennie, Shea, and Sara. He shared a special bond with each of them and no one could bring a smile to his face like they did. He was the brother of Anthony DiFlumeri and Vincent DiFlumeri both of Winthrop and the late Lorraine and Josephine DiFlumeri. Sonny is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends were invited to attend visitation in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus on Saturday followed by a funeral mass in Our Lady of the Assumption Church. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Alberino’s memory may be made to the Nantucket Lightship at www.nantucketligh t - shiplv-112.org. Linda L. (Napolitano) Barys O f Saugus.Died unexpectedly at her home in Saugus on Friday, October 28th, she was 72 years old. Linda was born in Chelsea, on March 6th, 1950 to her late parents Roger & Alice (Neri) Napolitano. She was raised & educated in Revere and was an alumna of Revere high School, Class - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Docket No. ES22P3199EA Estate of: DOMENIC J. PRISCO Date of Death: July 25, 2022 INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Maria A. Prisco of 3 Greenway Circle, Stoneham, MA. Maria A. Prisco of 3 Greenway Circle, Stoneham, MA has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative to serve without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under formal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. November 11, 2022 Crime” as a trademark? 9. On Nov. 14, 1732, the Library Company of Philadelphia signed off on hiring its first librarian; where did it get books? 1. On Nov. 11, 1953, in Cambridge, Mass., what virus was first identified and photographed? 2. In what locale is the animated series “Darkwing Duck” set: Duckburg, Cape Suzette or St. Canard? 3. On November 12 in what year did “Pudge” Heffelfinger became the first pro football player: 1892, 1915 or 1926? 4. According to Guinness World Records, in October 2022 a team of eight created the largest sushi roll ever (over seven feet) – in what New England city? 5. How are “The Republic,” “Lost Horizon” and “Walden Two” similar? 6. November 13 is World Kindness Day; in 1998 the day was created by a coalition of NGOs, which stands for what? 7. How are the Galloping Gobbler, Pudding Pie and Turkey Leg similar? 8. What author’s estate has registered “Queen of 10. What is the stage name of singer/dancer Ernest Evans? 11. Which monarch ruled for the longest: King Louis XIV, Queen Elizabeth II or Tutankhamun? 12. The CBS eye symbol was inspired by what that its designer saw while driving in Pennsylvania Dutch country? 13. On Nov. 15, 1904, King Camp Gillette received a patent for his safety razor; thereafter, where did his company manufacture them? 14. Guinness World Records has spotlighted people paddling what unusual orange craft? 15. What comic strip’s original title was “Plain Clothes Tracy”? 16. On Nov. 16, David Livingstone (of “Doctor Livingstone, I presume?” fame) became the first non-African to see what waterfall on the Zambezi River? 17. What does the Latin word “novem” mean? 18. What state has the nickname “Spud State”? 19. What is the November flower? 20. On Nov. 17, 1928, what sports venue opened in Boston near public transport? of 1968. Linda’s working career was spent in retail. She began working at Jordan Marsh Co. in Boston, then later at Assembly Square Mall in Somerville. She left and went to work for Filene’s at the Square One Mall in Saugus until they closed. She retired at 65 years old, while working at Target.Linda’s greatest joy was her son, Rick. She loved him unconditionally. She was blessed with a wonderful daughterin-law when Rick married his wife, Diane (Crivello). They gave her biggest joy & gift with two grandchildren, Brandon & Dillon. Linda enjoyed her bowling league at the Town Line, as well as playing bingo and watching her beloved Boston Bruins. She is the beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Barys. Loving mother of Richard A. “Rick” Perry & wife Diane L. of Peabody. Cherished Nana of Brandon M. Perry & Dillon T. Perry both of Peabody. Dear sister of the late Roger A. Napolitano. She is also lovingly survived by several nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews & friends. Funeral Services were held in the Vertuccio & Smith, Home for Funerals in Revere.Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association, 300 5th Ave, Waltham, MA 02451. OBITS | SEE PAGE 21 ANSWERS 1. Polio 2. 2.St. Canard 3. 1892 4. Boston 5. They are fictional utopias (written by Plato, James Hilton and B. F. Skinner, respectively) 6. Non-Governmental Organizations 7. They are names of awards given by broadcasters to Thanksgiving Day football game players. 8. Agatha Christie’s 9. England 10. Chubby Checker 11. King Louis XIV 12. Hex symbols on barns 13. South Boston 14. Giant pumpkins 15. “Dick Tracy” 16. Victoria Falls (also called Mosi-oa-Tunya, meaning “Smoke that Thunders”) 17. Nine 18. Idaho 19. Chrysanthemum 20. The Boston Garden
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 11, 2022 Page 21 OBITS | FROM PAGE 20 Mr. William J. Kowalsky, Jr. O f Saugus.Age 90, died on Wednesday, November 2nd at the Tufts Medical Center in Boston. He was the husband of the late Claire A. (Strickland) Kowalsky. Born in Chelsea and raised in Everett, Mr. Kowalsky was the son of the late William J. and Sarah A. (Newhook) Kowalsky. A graduate of Everett High School, Bill enlisted in the Army and was a veteran of the Korean confl ict. He lived in Seattle, WA for 10 years where he received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington. A resident of Saugus since 1960, Mr. Kowalsky worked for Hartford Insurance and later retired from Fireman’s Fund before cofounding Kowalsky Insurance with his son Richard. Mr. Kowalsky was a member of the Wiliam Sutton Lodge and the Cliftondale Congregational Church and enjoyed traveling, reading, watching the Patriots and always enjoyed fi nding a good bargain. Mr. Kowasky is survived by his three children, William C. Kowalsky and his wife Lisa, Richard Kowalsky and his wife Ramona, and Susan Gagne and her husband Roy all of Saugus; fi ve grandchildren, David, Sarah, William, Connor and Caitlin; two brothers, James Kowalsky of NH and John Kowalsky of IN; and one sister, Katherine Hill of Az. Relatives and friends were invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., Saugus on Tuesday. A funeral service was held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Cliftondale Congregational Church, 50 Essex St., Saugus. In lieu of fl owers, donations in William’s memory may be made to the American Heart Association at heart.org. CM Masonry & Construction Honesty. Quality. Trustworthy. Comprehensive Chimney and Masonry Services * General Masonry * Chimney Build & Repair * Basements and Foundations * Over 30 Years of Construction Experience * Fully Licensed and Insured * Free Estimates and Great Rates Call us at (781) 364-8591 ~ HELP WANTED ~ Experienced Oil Truck Driver wanted. Hazmat and CDL required. Must present driver’s record history. Please send resume to: dina@angelosoil.com or call 781-231-3500 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 858855-GO-4-GLAS 55-GO-4O- -GL Call now! 781 233 4446 LAS LA AS We follow Social Distancing Guidelines! CLASSIFIEDS
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And if I don’t make it, I will look at it as “I ain’t done yet: to be continued.” I’ve done the training, but anything can happen. If people want to hang out and join me along the Northern Strand, they’ll see us coming up and down the trail, and they can join in if they like. Q: Would you consider doing another 100-mile run? A: It’s a bucket list thing. I don’t want to be an ultra-runner. I’ll still run stuff, but not marathons. Q: Anything else that you would like to share? A: I really believe that movement is medicine. We’re talking about mental health these days a lot – even if it’s just pushups and situps – get out there and give yourself the medicine of movement. Nothing better than being outside and taking in that fresh air. It’s about staying loose and staying busy. The COVID-19 Update: Town reports 20 newly confi rmed cases; no new deaths By Mark E. Vogler T here were 20 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases in Saugus over the past week through Wednesday (Nov. 9). 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