THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, DECEmbEr 15, 2023 Page 17 OBITUARY James H. Linett Insert O f Saugus and Englewood, Fl, formerly of S. Boston. Age 87, died on Monday, December 4th. He was the beloved husband of Elsie M. (Ramsey) Linnett with whom he shared 53 years of marriage. Born and raised in South Boston, Mr. Linnett was the son of the late James H. and Mary A. (Morrissey) Linnett. He was a former plant supervisor for the MWRA. A resident of Saugus for 49 years, James was a former basketball and soccer coach. He and Elsie wintered in Englewood, Fl and he enjoyed his time as a member of a 70 + older softball league there. He was also a U.S. Army Veteran. In addition to his wife, Mr. Linnett is survived by his daughter, Carolyn M. Gibbs and her husband Ralph of Saugus; three grandchildren, Christian, Nathan and William; and two sisters, Mary Young and Anne Billotte both of South Boston. He was predeceased by two sisters, Margaret Hanley and Carol Berg. Relatives and friends were invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus on Sunday December 10. A funeral was held from the funeral home on Monday followed by a funeral mass at Blessed Sacrament Church, Saugus. In lieu of flowers, donations in James’s name may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, c/o Blessed Sacrament Church, 14 Summer St., Saugus, MA 01906. THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 16 Special “Shout Outs” We received a couple of nominations this week: Saugus Lions Club President Anthony Speziale gave a collective “shout out” to all of those volunteer who helped to make the Lions Club’s annual toy drive a huge success: “Thank you to the public and the Saugus Lions Club. From our toy drive and working together with Ret. Capt. Bill O’Mally and the Saugus Fire Department, we were able to collect three truckloads of toys. In addition, The Lions donated four trees for those families to put up a tree with decorations and make this holiday bright. Those that came got to meet Mrs. Claus (Karen Speziale) & Lily (Sharon Genovese). “Sponsored trees with decorations are: The Speziale Family, Webster Credit Union, Michael Murphy, Patty Fierro and the Tax Shop & Financial Center.” Saugus Public Library DiMaureen Appel (center) lit the shamash and first candle. (Photos courtesy of Laura Eisener) MENORAH | FROM PAGE 8 Saugus. Members of Saugus Congregation Ahavas Sholom, Town Manager Scott Crabtree, selectmen and other Saugus officials, many members of the community and guests from nearby towns attended the ceremoBEACON HILL | FROM PAGE 13 rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of December 4-8, the House met for a total of seven hours and 11 minutes and the Senate met for a total of five hours and 37 minutes. ny. On the cold afternoon, all were warmed by the community feeling and by complementary coffee, hot chocolate, doughnuts and muffins. The menorah itself was provided by Chabad of the North Shore. Chanukah lasts until sundown tonight, Friday, December 15, with a Mon. Dec. 4House10:01 a.m. to4:35 p.m. Senate 11:06 a.m. to4:36 p.m. Tues.Dec. 5No House session No Senate session Wed. Dec. 6No House session No Senate session Thurs. Dec. 7House11:08 a.m. to11:45 a.m. Senate 11:37 a.m. to11:44 a.m. new candle lit each night. This marked the second consecutive year of the Menorah Lighting Ceremony on the front lawn outside Saugus Town Hall in what town officials, community and faith leaders hope will continue as an annual holiday tradition. Fri. Dec. 8No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019. rector Alan Thibeault offered special holiday praise for a local business for helping to make the season brighter for the children who visit the library: “The Saugus Public Library would like to give a Shout Out to Soc’s Ice Cream’s Paul and Sharon Cacciola for donating a Christmas Tree to the Library for the third straight year. Paul and Sharon brought the tree to the Library on December 8th and set it up on the second floor for us. Staff members Lisa LeJeune and Denise Hills decorated the tree. “Soc’s Ice Cream has been a generous sponsor of Library programs and services for years. Their donations in support of our Children’s Summer Reading Program, in particular, are significant and very much appreciated.” 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. Compost/Recycling DropOff Site winter hours The Town of Saugus Compost/Recycling Drop-Off is closed for the winter. But it will reopen for recycling on the third Saturday of January, February and March 2024 weather permitting. Please note the following dates that the site will be open during the period from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Saturday, January 20, 2024 Saturday, February 17, 2024 Saturday, March 16, 2024 Please contact Scott Brazis, Director of Solid Waste/Recycling, with any questions at 781-231-4036. Selectmen meet Tuesday night In what will probably be their final meeting of the year, selectmen will meet next Tuesday (Dec. 19) at 7 p.m. in the second floor auditorium at Town Hall. What’s new at the Saugus Public Library? There’s always something interesting going on. Here’s a few activities with checking out: Math Tutoring, grades K-12: Students from the Pioneer Charter School of Science 2 will offer tutoring in mathematics for grades K-12. There is no charge and students from all schools are welcome. The next tutoring is scheduled from 3:45 to 5:45 p.m. in the Community Room of the Saugus Public Library on Dec. 18 and Dec. 19. December Art Exhibit: Local artist Joanie Allbee, AKA “The Sketch Artist, who for several years had her sketches featured anonymously in The Saugus Advocate, has more sketches on display in the Reading Room of the Saugus Public Library. Each week The Advocate published one of these works and invited readers to guess who the subject was. This month’s exhibit in the Reading Room features sketches done in 2023 and 2023 Sketches of Our Saugonian Luminaries. About The Saugus Advocate We welcome press releases, news announcements, freelance articles and courtesy photos from the community. Our deadline is noon Wednesday. If you have a story idea, an article or photo to submit, please email me at mvoge@comcast.net or leave a message at 978-683-7773. Let us become your hometown newspaper. The Saugus Advocate is available in the Saugus Public Library, the Saugus Senior Center, Saugus Town Hall, local convenience stores and restaurants throughout town.
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