SAUGUS Vol. 22, No. 49 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net District Review Report of SPS - see page 5 ADVOCATE Published Every Friday 781-233-4446 Friday, December 6, 2019 Sachems starve on Turkey Day An ornament for Alan Nearly a week after his tragic death, the spirit of a Saugus boy has sparked a celebration of his life at tonight’s tree lighting Sachems Captain Christian Correia fights off a Peabody blocker to make a nifty tackle during this year’s Thanksgiving Day game at Stackpole Field. See page 15 for story and photo highlights. (Advocate Photo by Mike Kearney) ~ THE ADVOCATE ASKS ~ Retired Saugus Animal Control Officer Harry Young discusses the “adventurous job” he held for 26 years FAREWELL TO A SUPER RED SOX FAN: Alan Joseph Silipigni, A 14-year-old Saugus High School student who died unexpectedly last weekend, will be honored today with a special ceremony at the town’s annual tree lighting. At right is the special twopound, round ornament crafted in memory of Alan by Sachem Signworks. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) By Mark E. Vogler “SOME BIG SHOES TO FILL”: Replacing the town’s longtime Animal Control Officer Harry Young – pictured in an interview this week – will be a challenge, Saugus Selectman Jeffrey Cicolini told colleagues at Tuesday night’s Board of Selectmen meeting where Young received public recognition for his 26 years working for the Town of Saugus. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS....Great opportunity to own this well maintained, Two Family home. First floor unit offers 5 rooms, 2 bedrooms, full bath, laundry and french door leading to enclosed rear porch overlooking yard. Spacious second floor unit offers 2 levels of living, featuring open concept kitchen with island, dining room, living room with pellet stove, 4 bedrooms (2 without closets), laundry and full bath. Entertainment size deck, level, oversized lot with above ground pool, storage sheds and plenty of off street parking. Nicely located in desirable East Saugus neighborhood. Offered at $575,000 335 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 F ASKS| SEE PAGE 2 or the family, relatives and friends who didn’t get to say goodbye to Alan Joseph Silipigni, there will be a special moment for that when hundreds of town residents – young and old – gather early this evening at Saugus Center for the annual tree lighting ceremony. At 5:30 p.m., Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano said, he plans to mount a twofoot, round Boston Red Sox holiday ornament bearing Alan’s name and angel wings on the Norway spruce tree recently planted by the town. Cogliano said he also intends to read a letter written by Red Sox President and CEO Sam Kennedy to Alan’s family. The 14-year-old FOR ALAN | SEE PAGE 14 ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE "Over 40 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2019 Regular Unleaded $2.359 Mid Unleaded $2.799 Super $2.859 Diesel Fuel $2.799 KERO $4.759 Diesel $2.599 DEF Available by Pump! Happy Holidays HEATING OI 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS Prices subject to change FLEET
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