SAUGUS Your Local News, Sports & More Online! Scan & Subscribe! Vol. 27, No.51 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 781-233-4446 Friday, December 19, 2025 SAUGUS OBSERVES CHANUKAH Improving Accessibility Saugus receives $167,750 in state grants to modify sidewalks and entrances to public buildings By Mark E. Vogler T he state Office on Disability has awarded the Town of Saugus $167,750 through the Municipal Americans with Disabilities Act Improvement Grant Program for capital improvements to modify sidewalks and entrances to public buildings. Saugus was one of 74 communities receiving 86 grants totaling about $6 million, according to an announcement made this week by the HealeyDriscoll Administration. The funding will be dispersed for the following projects: · $74,800 to install ramps LIGHTING THE MENORAH: Randy-Sue Abber, vice president of the sisterhood of Congregation Ahavas Sholom, lit the electric candle at Monday’s Menorah Lighting ceremony on the front lawn of Saugus Town Hall. A crowd of people of mixed faiths joined to observe the town’s fourth annual celebration of Chanukah, which began at dusk last Sunday (Dec. 14) and will continue through dusk next Monday (Dec. 22). Religious leader Michael Simons, who has been serving Saugus’ Congregation Ahavas Sholom for 28 years, spoke on the importance of the Jewish holiday as Abber flicked the switch. Please see inside for more stories and more photos. (Courtesy photo of Debra Panetta) by the town’s facilities · $37,400 to install ramps on Summer Street and Main Street · $30,800 to repair sidewalks on Main Street · $24,750 to repair sidewalks on Taylor Street Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree told the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday night (Dec. 16) that the grant money will be used “to fund capital improvements that will make sidewalks and public entrances safer and more accessible for residents of all ages and abilities.” “The four grants will support construction and installation of new ADA-compliant curb ramps and targeted sidewalk repairs and replacements in and around the Saugus Public Library and along here on Taylor Street near Town Hall and in other high use public areas where improved access will make the greatest impact for our pedestrians,” Crabtree said. Following through on a plan The grant award – based on an application the town submitted earlier this year – is the latest of several Municipal ADA Improvement grants awarded to the town. The town received a $15,575 planning grant during the 2023 Fiscal Year. A year (FY 2022) earlier, the town received a planning grant that was funded for $28,925. “We did a study when we got this grant a few years ago. We used that money to do a study – to do an assessment – and these were the ACCESSIBILITY | SEE PAGE 2 Over 47 Years of Excellence! 1978 - 2025 Mid-grade Regular 2.67 3.37 3.39 $3.45 Full Service ULS $2.999 Order online at angelosoil.com Kerosene Now Available! FLEET CARD Check Out Our LOW PRICES!
Page 2 ACCESSIBILITY | FROM PAGE 1 high areas to be addressed,” Crabtree told selectmen at Tuesday night’s meeting during the town manager’s report session. “Once we had that study THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, DECEmbEr 19, 2025 “What I’d say, the projects together, we put an actual plan together and applied for a grant to get this so we could move forward,” Crabtree said. ADVOCATE NEWSPAPERS HOLIDAY OFFICE SCHEDULE NOTICE The Advocate Newspapers will observe a holiday closure from December 29, 2025, through January 2, 2026. Our next editions will be published on Friday, January 9, 2026. During this period, our office will be open intermittently, and all voicemail messages nd emails will be monitored and responded to in a timely manner. For questions, legal notices, or advertising submissions for the January 9 publications, please contact us at 781-233-4446 or Jmitchell@advocatenews.net We extend our sincere appreciation to our readers and advertisers and wish you a happy holiday season and a safe, healthy, and prosperous New Year. Thank you for your continued support. - James D. Mitchell, President/Publisher Lawrence A. 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And this is something that’s been a priority for this board and myself – that we always look to see what grant money is available and target those things so that we can use that money to offset so we’re not taking it out of the operating budget,” he said. “I think that’s great for the residents and the taxpayers and also great for anybody – pedestrians included. … New construction funding builds on the town’s previous ADA-related grant work that helped assess where accessibility barriers exist and identify priority locations for improvements.” The projects will go out to bid next year with work expected to start in the spring or summer, according to Crabtree. Work will be coordinated through the town Engineering Department and the Department of Public Works. Updates on the project will be shared with the public as construction schedules are started and finished, the town manager said. “That’s great news about the grant,” Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta said. Legislators optimistic about grant Members of the Saugus legislative delegation learned about the grant awards before the town did and issued a joint statement on Monday after the announcement by the HealeyDriscoll Administration. “Making sure that all municipal facilities and streets are accessible to residents is incredibly important, and I am thrilled to see the Town of Saugus awarded this funding,” state Sen. Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn) said in the press release issued earlier this week. “Thank you to the town for making these investments so that all residents can safely navigate to and utilize their buildings,” he said. State Rep. Jessica Ann Giannino (D-Revere) said she was “grateful that Saugus is making such a positive impact on accessibility through these meaningful community investments.” “This funding is essential to ensuring our public spaces are safe and accessible for all residents,” she said. State Rep. Donald Wong (R-Saugus) echoed the comments of his fellow legislators. “I’m glad to see that the Town of Saugus was able to secure this funding for improvements to our sidewalks and to the entrance ramps at public spaces,” Wong said. “It’s important that we keep our residents safe,” he said. The Municipal ADA Grant Improvement Program is funded through the state’s capital budget and managed by the Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD) in partnership with the Executive Office for Administration and Finance (A&F). Since 2017, MOD has awarded more than $26 million to 224 cities and towns across the Commonwealth who demonstrated a sincere dedication to implementing needed accessibility improvements. 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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, DECEmbEr 19, 2025 Page 3 The Town of Saugus observes Chanukah Crowd gathers on front lawn at Town Hall for the Fourth Annual menorah Lighting Ceremony By Laura Eisener T his year’s Menorah Lighting was held in Saugus Center at 4 p.m. on Monday (Dec. 15). Board of Selectmen Chair Deb Panetta welcomed all of the visitors to the celebration. Town officials present included Town Manager Scott Crabtree, Planning Board Vice Chair Jeannie Meredith, and in addition to Deb Panetta herself, Selectmen Michael Serino, Jeff Ciccolini and Anthony Cogliano. Maureen Appel, president of Congregation Ahavas Sholom of Saugus, as well as president of the sisterhood, spoke about the significance of the menorah representing “the light to block out darkness” as the sun set behind the crowd. A moment of silence was obTown Manager Scott Crabtree and Administrative Aide Jeannie Meredith provided the refreshments for this year’s menorah lighting. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) served for the victims of two mass shootings this past weekend — one at Brown University in Rhode Island that left two people dead and nine injured, and one in Sydney, Australia, that specifically targeted a Chanukah celebration and left 15 people dead — as well as the stabbing deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner. Rabbi Sruly Brook, who serves the Chabad of Wakefield, Randy-Sue Abber (left), Maureen Appel (right) and other members of Saugus’ Congregation Ahavas Sholom and friends gathered in front of Town Hall. (Photo courtesy of Deb Panetta) spoke a few words while holding his young daughter Dusia. Religious leader Michael Simons, a resident of Burlington, Mass., who has been serving Saugus’ Ahavas Sholom for 28 of its 100 years, also spoke about the importance of this holiday. Retired Saugus Cliftondale CHANUKAH | SEE PAGE 7 SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, DECEmbEr 19, 2025 Page 5 Saugus Citizens in Action Volunteer trash patrol cleaned up another litter-strewn area – its fifth since Nov. 14 By Mark E. Vogler er place,” Camuso said. “It was right next to the FellsA volunteer corps of citizens and town officials assisted by Leo Getz and his Junkster Bags crew spent about an hour last Friday in another cleanup of an abandoned homeless camp – this one in a wooded area behind the Target Saugus store parking lot off of Route 1 South. “Two tents, BBQ pit, lots of tarps and coolers, plastic pallets, chairs – and lots of trash,” said Precinct 2 Town Meeting Member Robert J. Camuso, Sr., who organized the group several weeks ago with Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Anthony Cogliano. “Overall, we’ve cleaned up five campsite areas around Saugus with a great group of guys who care about the community. When you can get your elected officials to actually put gloves on to work with you, it just shows our community’s character,” he said. Joining Camuso, Cogliano and Getz and his work crew were Selectmen Jeffrey Cicolini and Frank Federico, Planning Board Chair John O’Brien, Precinct 5 Town Meeting Member Ronald Wallace, Board of Appeals Member Chris Riley, Daniel Arinello and Jim Harrington. “They are great guys making Saugus a better, cleanway, about 40 feet in, next to the Target parking lot. You wouldn’t even know it was there with the green tents. It blended right in. It took about an hour for everything,” Camuso said. “We had to cut some branches to get better access to dragging the bags out for the Junkster Bag truck to hoist them up. We filled six bags on this one. We didn’t find much, if any, drug paraphernalia this time. So that’s a good thing, seeing some of the last few cleanups had a lot of spent needles,” he said. The cleanups have been a weekly event since Camuso and Cogliano organized the first one on Nov. 14 – an abandoned homeless camp at the end of Eustis Road. Camuso said he’s determined to see participation in the group grow, with many cleanups scheduled throughout town over the next year. The volunteers seemed ready to take a break over the holidays. “Seeing the weather is getting cold and everything is getting locked into the ground to make it a tougher removal to clean up, we might wait until springtime – but who knows,” Camuso said. “We’ve had a couple last minute cleanups,” he said. READY TO GO: A volunteer corps of citizens and town officials assisted by Leo Getz and his Junkster Bags crew and equipment cleaned up an abandoned homeless camp in a wooded area behind the Target Saugus store parking lot near Lynn Fells Parkway last Friday. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) Camuso plans to continue reaching out for help on his “Anything in our town of Saugus Massachusetts” web page. If anyone in the town’s 10 precincts has recommendations for a future cleanup site, Camuso wants to hear from them. “Selectman Anthony Cogliano has been getting everything together and organized, so he will most likely be the best contact person,” Camuso said. “Or, go on the social media page ‘Anything in our town of Saugus Massachusetts,’” he said. Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 LEFT BEHIND: One of two tents that were part of the trash picked up last Friday during a cleanup in a wooded area behind the Target parking lot. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) EVERETT ALUMINUM SUPPLIES 67 Years! — Vinyl Siding — Carpentry Work — Decks — Roofing — Free Estimates — Replacement Windows — Fully Licensed — Fully Insured
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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, DECEmbEr 19, 2025 Page 7 Town announces Christmas Eve Parade Route (Editor’s Note: Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree’s office issued the following press release this week regarding the town’s traditional Christmas Eve Parade.) S anta Claus will make his way through Saugus spreading holiday cheer during the annual Christmas Eve Parade. The parade will step off from the Saugus Public Safety Building on Wednesday, Dec. 24, at 6 p.m. Members of the Saugus Police Department and Saugus Fire Department will lead the procession, which will feature many vehicles decorated with shimmering lights and Santa Claus and friends waving to residents. Santa would like to see as CHANUKAH | FROM PAGE 3 Congregational Church Pastor Dr. Bob Leroe reminded the crowd that “Chanukah is not a form of Christmas, it’s a separate celebration” and one that Christians as well as Jews could easily celebrate together. Randy-Sue Abber, vice president of the sisterhood of Ahavas Sholom, ceremonially lit the candle at this year’s celebration. Saugus TV cameraman Clark Moulaison filmed the event, so it can soon be seen on the Saugus TV channel as SANTA CLAUS RETURNS! The town’s 42nd Annual Christmas Eve Parade is set to kick off at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve, next Wednesday (Dec. 24). This is a scene from last year’s parade. (Saugus Advocate file photo by Tara Vocino) many children as possible, so be sure to listen for the sirens and come outside to say hi as Santa rolls by. well as on You Tube in the near future. Given the very chilling temperatures, the crowd was appreciative of the traditional jelly doughnuts and hot chocolate, which had been provided by Scott Crabtree and Jeannie Meredith. Present on the occasion were several members of the sisterhood of Ahavas Sholom of Saugus, a few visitors from other towns and Saugus residents of a wide range of faiths. CHANUKAH | SEE PAGE 9 ALL DEPOSITS ARE INSURED IN FULL. Celebrate 135 years of strength & commitment to our community with a special 135-day CD offer. LIMITED-TIME OFFER: 4.00% APY* 135-Day CD *New money only. $250,000 maximum deposit. Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate of the date posted and is subject to change without notice. APY assumes the interest remains on deposit until maturity. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. A minimum of $500 is required to open a Certificate of Deposit and earn the advertised APY. 419 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 771 SALEM ST. LYNNFIELD, MA 01940 331 MONTVALE AVE. WOBURN, MA 01801 EVERETTBANK.COM 617-387-1110 781-776-4444 781-281-9092 MEMBER FDIC | MEMBER DIF The Christmas Eve Parade route is as follows (below are estimated arrival times): 6 p.m. to 6:10 p.m.: Hamilton Street, Saville Street, Elm Street 6:10 p.m. to 6:25 p.m.: North Saugus School, Indian Rock Drive, Arrowhead Drive 6:25 p.m. to 6:40 p.m.: Walnut Street, Central Street, Appleton Street, Summer Street, Taylor Street 6:40 p.m. to 6:55 p.m.: Saugus Center, Main Street to Forest Street 6:55 p.m. to 7:10 p.m.: Lynn Fells Parkway, Main Street, Hickory Lane, Juniper Drive 7:10 p.m. to 7:25 p.m.: Howard Street, Main Street, Vine Street 7:25 p.m. to 7:40 p.m.: Essex Street, Mount Vernon Street, Laurel Street 7:40 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.: Lincoln Avenue and Cliftondale Square 7:45 p.m. to 7:55 p.m.: Lincoln Avenue to Seagirt Avenue 7:55 p.m. to 8:10 p.m.: Venice Avenue, Wickford Street, Pevwell Drive, Gates Road, Richard Street 8:10 p.m. to 8:25 p.m.: Dudley Street, Ballard Street, Johnson Street, Vincent Street, Chestnut Street 8:25 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.: Winter Street to Central Street 8:30 p.m. to 8:40 p.m.: Denver Street, Laurel Gardens, Elmwood Avenue to Adams Avenue 8:40 p.m. to 8:50 p.m.: Central Street, Hurd Avenue, Westland Avenue, Springdale Avenue, Stone Street 8:50 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Central Street to Saugus Center We hope to see you there! TWO FAITHS MEET: Retired Cliftondale Congregational Church Pastor Dr.Robert Leroe talked to the crowd as he stood near the lit menorah celebrating Chanukah while a Christmas wreath hung on a light post a short distance away. (Courtesy photo of Joanie Allbee) The lighted menorah glowed in the snow on Monday after the lighting. (Photo courtesy of Deb Panetta)
Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, DECEmbEr 19, 2025 Wreaths Across America Saugus veterans buried at riverside Cemetery receive a seasonal salute for their service to country By Joanie Allbee T own and area residents braved the blustery cold weather last Saturday (Dec. 13) at the Riverside Cemetery to honor Saugus veterans during the “Wreaths Across America” ceremony. Wreaths Across America was sponsored by the Parson Roby Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Judge Samuel Holten Society, Children of the American Revolution (C.A.R.). This marked the fifth year that the groups have sponsored the local event. There were many helping hands contributing to the event. Some worked behind the scenes. Some worked on the logistics, while others did the labor. All worked for one common goal – to carry out the mission of Morrill Worcester’s “Wreaths Across America,” which is to “Remember the Fallen, Honor those who served. And to teach the next generation the Value of freedom.” There were complimentary donuts, coffee and hot chocolate donated to warm up the crowd. MANY HELPING HANDS: Volunteers participating in last Saturday’s Wreaths Across America Ceremony at Riverside Cemetery included Lenny Moscone, George Simpson, Saugus Veterans Council Commander Steve Castinetti, state Representative Donald Wong, Regent Gayle Cassarino of the Parson Roby Chapter DAR, Tony Smith, President of Judge Samuel Holten Society C.A.R., Sharon Genovese, Selectman Frank Federico, Vice Regent Wendy Renda of Parson Roby Chapter and Sara Renda of C.A.R. (Photo courtesy of Joanie Allbee) The ceremony began with a procession up to the podium. Once people gathered, there was a moment of silence, followed by the presentation of the Color Guard of Lynn English High Jr. ROTC, led by Sgt. Major Beato. The invocation was read by Sharon Genovese. Sara Renda of Judge Samuel Holten Society, C.A.R., recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Saugus Veterans Council Commander Steve Castinetti saluted a veteran’s grave before placing a wreath on it. (Photo courtesy of Joanie Allbee) crowd. Vice Regent Wendy Renda recited the American’s Creed. Tony Smith, President of Judge Samuel Holten Society, C.A.R., recited the C.A.R. Creed. Caylee Cassarino of Judge Samuel Holten Society, C.A.R., sang the National Anthem. Regent Gail Cassarino of the Parson Roby Chapter DAR made the opening remarks. The wreath laying ceremoBRAVING THE COLD TO HONOR A SOLDIER: Branigan Reed held Ezekial Lei as James Wlodyka held the wreath going on the soldier’s grave during last Saturday’s Wreaths Across America ceremony in Riverside Cemetery. (Photo courtesy of Joanie Allbee) ny continued as follows: Lt. Col. Mary McKenzie honored the United States Army. Saugus Veterans’ Service Officer Sue Ann Cheung honored the United States Marines. Joe Dion honored the United States Navy. Master Chief Sgt. Robert O’Toole honored the United States Air Force. John MacAuda honored the United States Louise Davis, President of the Saugus Women’s American Legion Auxiliary Post #210, placed a wreath on a soldier’s grave during the Wreaths Across America ceremony. (Photo courtesy of Joanie Allbee) Space Force. Jane Conrad honored the United States Coast Guard. Bruce Mauch honored the Prisoners of War and Missing in Action. State Representative Donald Wong and members of the Saugus Board of Selectmen offered thoughtful words. Veterans’ Service Officer Sue Ann Cheung and Saugus Veterans Council Commander Steve Castinetti reminded the crowd of the importance of remembering the veterans who served with honor. Regent Gail Cassariino of Parson Roby Chapter, DAR, gave closing remarks. Taps was presented by Jim Marshall – past VFW Commander. Sharon Genovese gave the benediction. Joe Dion, a retired Navy veteran, placed a wreath in honor of the U.S. Navy during the ceremony. (Photo courtesy of Joanie Allbee) A retired soldier saluted as Caylee Casserino, of Judge Samuel Holten Society C.A.R., sang the National Anthem. (Photo courtesy of Joanie Allbee) Retired Veteran U.S. Army First Sgt. Christine Tron, who served for 30 years, saluted and placed a wreath on the grave of World War II Navy veteran Antonio Flammia. (Photo courtesy of Joanie Allbee)
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, DECEmbEr 19, 2025 Page 9 Malden Catholic First Quarter Honor Roll M alden Catholic students have successfully completed the first marking period of the 2025-2026 school year. A total of 744 students from over 40 cities and towns have earned recognition on the honor roll for their outstanding academic achievements. Malden Catholic honors academic excellence with three distinct categories: • President’s List: Grades of 90 and above in all classes. • First Honors: Grades of 85 and above in all classes. • Second Honors: Grades of 80 and above in all classes. President’s List Olivia Arsenault Mya Arwine Riley Bruno Kendall Clough Cora Cottam Isabelle Da Silva Jonathan DaVitoria Jason Dibson Jr. Calabrese Farraher Mason Fitzpatrick Mia Garcia Olivia Gerard Lucia Ingemi Angelina Karki Ariela Kinder Keira Kinder Teagan MacPherson Jazmine Miller Riley Moses Marielle Nicolas Kyra Ribourg Karly Ribourg ’26 ’28 ’29 ’29 ’31 ’26 ’31 ’29 ’29 ’31 ’29 ’28 ’27 ’29 ’31 ’29 ’27 ’29 ’28 ’29 Alessandra Palomba ’27 Alexandria Rappa ’28 ’31 ’27 CHANUKAH | FROM PAGE 7 Chanukah officially began at dusk Sunday evening and will continue until dusk on December 22 this year. A new light will be lit each night near sundown until all nine are glowing on the final day — the “helper,” or shamash candle, is lit along with the first candle representing the first night, then one additional candle on each of the succeeding nights. The lights symbolize the miracle of the oil that lasted eight days instead of only one. Rania Saroufim Sabrina Tamburello Emily Uribe Lopez First Honors Gavin Anderson ’29 Sophia Braga ’29 Ava Curran ’28 Olivia DiGirolamo ’29 Arijana Jonuz ’28 Emmerson Keefe ’28 Vinson Liebl ’29 Julia Loberg ’29 Velda Mondestin ’26 Michael Moschella ’26 Marygrace O’Donnell ’27 Sean Reardon ’29 Cesare Rollo ’26 Nicolas Sapienza ’27 Yasmin Saroufim ’26 Second Honors Elias Abourjaili ’26 Isla Anderson Isla Collins Mia DeAngelo Alexa DeModena Vionna Farraher Hailey Fern Alana Garrasi Sophia Giglio Jacob Grasso Ayla Hibbard Louis Migliore Philip Mirisola An Nguyen Jovani Pierre-Louis Liliana Rizzo Sebastian Salmoran Evan Tran Ryan Young ’27 ’28 ’26 Bishop Fenwick Honor Roll B ishop Fenwick High School has announced its first quarter honor roll, recognizing students who demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. The honor roll is determined by calculating the unweighted grade point average across all major courses, with students earning distinction at three levels: President’s List (3.90 GPA or higher with no grade below A-), Principal’s List (3.50 GPA or higher) and Dean’s List (3.00 GPA or higher). Among those earning top honors, ACCESSIBILITY | FROM PAGE 6 ’26 Kayla Christine Calizaya ’28 Liam Carter ’28 ’31 ’27 ’28 ’31 ’26 ’28 ’29 ’27 ’29 ’28 ’28 ’27 ’28 ’28 ’29 ’29 ’26 Ruth Berg, bundled up in her fur hat with Chanukah “antlers,” joined the crowd at Monday’s Menorah Lighting Ceremony. (Courtesy photo of Debra Panetta) dates to municipal emergency preparedness plans and emergency equipment to ensure the safety of people with disabilities; accessible playground equipment to allow children with disabilities to play alongside their peers; assistive techstudents from Saugus were well-represented across all three categories, showcasing the dedication and academic excellence of local scholars. Students receiving any failing grade, a grade below B- or an incomplete are ineligible for honor roll recognition, making these achievements particularly noteworthy. The following students from Saugus were recognized: Principal’s List: Genevieve Doucette ’26, Grace Moon ’27, Isabella Iacobucci ’26, Isabella Santoro ’28, Louis DellaGatta nology for public school students; architectural improvements to town senior centers to ensure safety and access for older adults; and accessible signage, equipment and sensory activities at public trails and beaches. “ This grant program makes stra t egic and much-needed investments in communities across Mas’28, Olivia Churches ’28, Sara Mason ’29. Dean’s List: Anya Vikhrev ’28, Christopher Ferlito ’27, Jaeden Mauricio ’27, Kayla Baggan ’27, Michael Paolini ’28, Nina Rivera ’27, Samantha Rourke ’28. About Bishop Fenwick: Bishop Fenwick is a Catholic, co-educational, college prep, senior high school empowering all students to seek and achieve excellence in mind, body and spirit, recognizing their responsibility to serve and to lead. sachusetts—providing municipalities with additional resources and improving quality of life for residents,” said Administration and Finance Secretary Matthew J. Gorzkowicz. “I am pleased to see these funds deployed and I look forward to cities and towns experiencing the benefits of these projects.”
Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, DECEmbEr 19, 2025 Saugus Police and Fire Depts. host Coats for Kids T he Saugus Police and Fire Departments held a Coats for Kids drive at the Saugus-Everett Elks Lodge last Friday night. Coats will go toward needy children. Brian Diggins wanted to win this raffle. Shown from left to right: Jessica Giannino, Frank Federico, Town Meeting Precinct 7 member Philip Gil, Elizabeth Marchese, Andrew McDermott, Matt Parlante, Jeff Cicolini, Stephanie Mastrocola, Mario Long, Anthony Cogliano, Kerry Ranieri, Debra Panetta and Lynn Ward 1 Councillor Peter Meaney during last Friday night’s Coats For Kids drive at the Saugus-Everett Elks. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Town Moderator Steven Doherty won a raffle prize. Shown from left to right: Julie and Jeffrey Cicolini, James Brewer, Katie Whitley, Mario Long and Steven Carlton. Shown from left to right: Hunnie Zuber, Garrett, Ronald and Janine Ruszowski, Lt. Damian Drella and Lt. Matthew Fowler. Former Selectwoman Corinne Riley with her husband, Christopher Shown from left to right: Saugus Fire Department members Steven Morando, Christopher Pozark, Paul Eaves, Ron Ruskoski, Andrew McDermott, Nicholas Landry, Matthew Fowler, Damien Drella, Scott Phelan, Mario Long, Robert Shannon and Joseph Phelan. Shown from left to right: Matthew Parlante, Andrew McDermott, Kevin Mooney and Mario Long. Shown from left to right: Saugus Lt. Andrew McDermott, Saugus Firefighter Mario Long, Kevin Mooney and Revere Fire Lt. Matthew Parlante. Shown from left to right: Sarah Fowler, Lt. Matthew Fowler and Lt. Damian Drella. Shown from left to right: Lauren McDermott, Ashley Long and Firefighter Ronald Ruszowski. Shown from left to right: John Beliveau, Kerry Ranieri and Anthony Cogliano. Shown from left to right: Alice Mitchell, Betty DeSimone and Dianne Smith. Shown from left to right: Lt. Andrew McDermott with his mother, Rhonda. Saugus Fire Lt. Andrew McDermott (at left) with Saugus Firefighter Mario Long
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, DECEmbEr 19, 2025 Page 11 Saugus High Sachems Football & Cheerleader Awards Night L ast week, the Saugus High School Sachems Football and Cheerleader teams gathered for the annual break-up dinner at Mixx 360 in Malden —sponsored by the Sachem Boosters. Football and cheerleader Head Coaches Steve Cummings and Hannah Phelan, respectively, addressed the student-athletes and parents in attendance, discussing the 2025 season and the future of each program. Coach Cummings also announced honorees from the 2025 season. Nathan Santos was the Defensive Player of the Year; Offensive Player of the Year and NEC All-Conference was Ryan Shea; JV Player of the Year was Dawin Camilo Grullon; Lineman of the Year as well as NEC All-Conference went to Koby Jette; Coaches Award and NEC All-Conference went to Chris Mazin; the Sachem Award was presented to NEC All-Conference choice Jordan Rodriguez; and the 2025 NEC All-Star was Paxton Ferraro. Head Coach Steve Cummings (center) with Asst. Coaches DJ MacDonald, Mark Poto and Greg Bluestein, Booster Club President Jessica Rodriguez and Asst. Coaches Tommy DeSimone and Shane Rhuda The captains for the 2026 season were announced by Head Coach Steve Cummings, who is shown in back. The coaches and Sachems Captains, from left: Nathan Santos, Chris Mazin, Ryan Shea, the Head Coach, Koby Jette, 2026 Captain Pharaoh Brandenburg, Jordan Rodriguez, 2026 Captain Paxton Ferraro and Asst. Coaches Tommy DeSimone, Mark Poto, Greg Bluestein and Shane Rhuda. Head Coach Hannah Phelan and Asst. Coaches Noelle Loconte and Catherine Elam with Sachem Most Improved Cheerleader Camilo Grullon The 2025 Rookie of the Year Award went to Soraya Mathieu. The 2025 SHS Sachem Varsity Cheerleaders Raylin Rogers received the Spirit Award. Underdog Award winner Yaneli Flores The 2025 Coaches Award, which was presented by Head Coach Hannah Phelan and Asst. Coaches Noelle Loconte and Catherine Elam, went to Stephanie Perez.
Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, DECEmbEr 19, 2025 ~ SHS Sports Winter roundup: early momentum on the mat, growth showing on the court ~ By Dom Nicastro T he winter season is just getting underway, and Saugus High School teams are already seeing meaningful action across multiple fronts. In this roundup, we check in on Saugus boys basketball as the Sachems settle in through their first two games, and Saugus/Peabody wrestling following a strong showing at the Glen Doherty Memorial Tournament, where multiple locals reached the podium against deep competition. BOYS BASKETBALL: SACHEMS RESPOND AFTER OPENING-NIGHT LOSS The Saugus High boys basketball team wasted little time showing its resilience. The Sachems opened the season with a 73–51 loss to Salem, a game that Head Coach Joe Bertrand said provided valuable early lessons. Huey Josama led the way with 15 points, while Oliver Hernandez added 11 and Ryan Shea finished with nine as Saugus worked through some early-season adjustments. Two nights later, those lessons translated into results. Saugus bounced back with a 65–56 road win over Community Academy of Science and Health (CASH) in Hyde Park, earning its first victory of the season. This time, the offense ran with more balance and control. Shea scored a game-high 25 points, knocking down four three-pointers and consistently attacking off the pick-and-roll. Josama added 15 points, finishing strong around the basket, while Ryan Dupuy chipped in 10, cleaning up on the glass with putbacks and second-chance points. Paxton Ferraro added six in a complete team effort. “I think we showed some good resilience,” Bertrand said. “We fought hard in the Salem game, bounced back with a good practice, and it resulted in a solid game.” With the NEC schedule beginning, Bertrand said taking care of the basketball will be a major emphasis as Saugus prepares for a physical stretch of league play. WRESTLING: SAUGUS/ PEABODY EARNS MULTIPLE PODIUM OPPORTUNITIES AT DOHERTY TOURNAMENT The Saugus/Peabody wrestling co-op delivered a strong, well-balanced performance at the 2025 Glen Doherty Memorial Wrestling Tournament, placing multiple wrestlers in championship, third-place and fifthplace bouts across the day. At 157 pounds, Saugus’ Justin Bremberg turned in the top finish of the tournament for the co-op, winning the championship with a 4–2 decision over Quinn Carbone of Shawsheen in the first-place match. Saugus’ Lukas Fondulis finished second at 144 pounds, falling by a 6–1 decision to Ray Mwangi of Leominster in the firstplace bout after reaching the finals. Several wrestlers battled through the consolation rounds to earn thirdplace finishes. At 132 pounds, Peabody’s Jackson Deleidi captured third place with a pin of Connor Buckley of Salem at 4:15 in the third-place match. At 165 pounds, Saugus’ Cesar Cruz secured third place with a 10–5 decision over Luca Kovacev of Winchester. At 190 pounds, Peabody’s JJ Figueroa finished fourth after falling in the third-place match to Zachary Hashley of Gloucester by no contest. Saugus’ Jake Murray placed fourth at 120 pounds, dropping the thirdplace match to Jayden Chadwick of Gloucester by fall at 3:55. At 175 pounds, Peabody’s Jaden Ceac also finished fourth after being pinned by Ilyas Malik of Winchester at 2:29 in the third-place bout. Two wrestlers finished fifth after winning their placement matches. At 126 pounds, Saugus’ Tucker Landry earned fifth place with an 11–2 major decision over Owen Savage of Melrose. At 150 pounds, Peabody’s Michael Maraio placed fifth with a 13–5 major decision over Liam Siana of Cheverus/Falmouth. Lady Sachems basketball opens new season with familiar standard S By Dom Nicastro AUGUS — The standard doesn’t change for Saugus High School girls’ basketball, even when the voice on the sideline does. Taylor Bogdanski begins her first season as varsity head coach after serving as an assistant during a 2024– 2025 campaign that delivered another Northeastern Conference title, a 14–8 record and a second straight season that featured an MIAA Division 3 tournament win. A Saugus alum and former Endicott College standout, Bogdanski steps into the role with deep ties to the program, its players and its expectations. At the center of it all is senior Peyton DiBiasio, the program’s all-time leading scorer and the lone captain entering the season. After leading Saugus through another championship run and a dominant postseason win over Auburn last winter, DiBiasio now anchors a roster that blends experience with opportunity. DiBiasio has an outside chance to eclipse 2,000 points for her career this winter; it will take around 25 points per game. She passed former Saugus assistant coach Norma Waggett (now at Reading; more on that in a bit) on the leaderboard last winter. “She’s absolutely a leader off the floor, too,” Bogdanski said of DiBiasio. “She’s always advocating for other players. She’s always getting them together, and she’s always reiterating what I’m saying to the younger kids.” Bogdanski sees DiBiasio’s growth extending beyond scoring. With several starters graduating, including Taylor Deleidi, Madison Botta and Ella Castle, DiBiasio’s expanded role includes directing traffic, setting the tone in practice and helping younger players settle into bigger responsibilities. “I feel like within the week that we’ve had, she’s really amplified her voice on the court,” Bogdanski said. “She’s directing more, explaining more and stepping into that role of being our only captain.” The next wave is already pushing forward. Sophomore Katie Hashem has impressed with her versatility and confidence, while sophomore Angelina Dow brings defensive intensity that Bogdanski values across matchups. Freshman Georgia Condakes is stepping into a larger role after time at the sub-varsity level and has drawn early praise for her potential. “We have a young crew coming in, but they’re hungry,” Bogdanski said. “And that’s all you can want.” That hunger could translate into more balance offensively, especially as defenses focus on DiBiasio. Bogdanski believes the attention her senior leader draws can open opportunities throughout the lineup. “It’s not just, ‘You have to worry about Peyton,’” she said. “You’re guarding Peyton, but here comes Katie. You’re guarding Peyton and Katie, but here comes Georgia.” Defensively, Saugus plans to stay flexible. Pressure, half-court traps and matchup-based adjustments are all on the table, depending on the opponent. “Every matchup is different, every game is different,” Bogdanski said. “It’s how are we adapting to them, and they’re really open to that.” Saugus opened this week with games against Gloucester and Marblehead. One of the early highlights on the schedule comes at the Reading Invitational (Dec. 28), where Saugus will face Reading and former co-coach Waggett, the program’s second all-time leading scorer. Waggett and Bogdanski coached together last season after Joe Lowe stepped away late in the year, guiding the Sachems through adversity and into another postseason run. “I’m honestly really excited,” Bogdanski said. “I love Norma. There’s no bad blood. It really is all love, and I think it’ll just be a really fun game for us.” Off the court, Bogdanski’s connection to her players runs just as deep. She teaches fourth grade at Belmonte Elementary School in Saugus and understands the academic and personal pressures her players face, having recently navigated them herself. “It’s honestly so full circle,” Bogdanski said. “I still feel like I’m on the court. That passion and that love for the game and Saugus, especially, has not changed. I feel that just shows my team how much I really do care and how much I really want to see them succeed, which builds that trust, and I’m also able to guide them through school, too.”
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, DECEmbEr 19, 2025 Page 13 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Good morning, Saugus We’re nearing the end of another year. There’s only six days left until Christmas – and just five days before this year’s final edition of The Saugus Advocate, which will be delivered to Saugus pickup spots sometime during the afternoon of Christmas Eve (Dec. 24). The newspaper will resume publishing on its normal Friday schedule on Jan. 9 as we will take a much-needed holiday vacation, when we will publish our “Year-In-Review” edition, featuring the top 10 stories of the year, while recapping major events that took place in Saugus each month. We’ll ask town officials to rank what they think were the top stories of 2025 and compare that to our own analysis of what stories and issues made the front page the most times during the year. What are the goals of the Board of Selectmen or the School Committee as they prepare for the New Year? Stay tuned. The deadline for news and announcements for our Christmas Eve/New Year’s edition will be 2 p.m. Monday (Dec. 22). As soon as I complete my deadlines for this week’s paper, I’m on to the next one. It’s a great time of the year for the town, as residents look forward to happy holiday get-togethers with family, relatives and friends while counting their blessings for good health and happiness. It’s also a great time to engage in acts of kindness to brighten up the lives of less fortunate people whose lives are plagued by poor health, hunger, illness, poverty and sadness. Fortunately, there are untold people who live in town who strive to contribute in their own way to make the world and their hometown a better place. Saugus United Parish Food Pantry The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry is open today (Friday, Dec. 19) from 9:30A CHRISTMAS STORY: Enjoy Small Saves holiday storybook video, “The Forgotten Goalie,” now on YouTube. Here is the link address: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RE8WI5H34Q (Courtesy art to The Saugus Advocate) 11 a.m. at 50 Essex St. in the basement of Cliftondale Congregational Church. But it will be closed on Friday, December 26, and Friday, January 2, in observance of the holidays. All in need are welcome to come today (Friday, Dec. 19) for an extra portion of food. The food pantry will reopen on Friday, January 9, from 9:30-11 a.m. The food pantry welcomes all neighbors facing food insecurity on Friday mornings. Volunteers are also welcome. Please call the Food Pantry Office (781-233-2663) or go to the website (cliftondalecc. org) for details. Legion Breakfast today There’s a good breakfast deal for Saugus veterans and other folks who enjoy a hearty breakfast on Friday mornings. The American Legion Post 210 at 44 Taylor St. in Saugus offers Friday morning breakfasts for the 2025-26 season. Doors open at 7:30 a.m., with breakfast served from 8-9:00 a.m. for an $8 donation. Veterans who cannot afford the donation may be served free. One-day holiday trash delay The Town of Saugus announced that trash and recycling collection will run on a one-day delay for the Christmas holiday. Trash and recycling will not be collected on Thursday, Dec. 25, due to the Christmas holiday. Collection will resume on a oneday delay on Friday, Dec. 26. Residents are kindly asked to leave trash and recycling curbside by 7 a.m. the day after their normally scheduled collection day. The Town of Saugus would like to thank everyone for their cooperation. Please contact Solid Waste/Recycling Coordinator Scott A. Brazis at 781-231-4036 with any questions. Holiday events at Cliftondale Congregational Church The church will be hosting a Lessons & Carols service on Sunday, Dec. 21, at 10:45 a.m., followed by free cookies and cocoa for the whole family. All ages are welcome. Kids have Sunday School during the service with crafts and games based on the lesson. The church will also host a Candlelight Christmas Eve Service on Wednesday, Dec. 24, at 7 p.m. Saugus Senior Center The Bible Study at the Senior Center held on Wednesday (Dec. 17) at 10:30 a.m. will be the last session of the year. The Bible Study will resume on Wednesday, Jan. 7. “Operation Santa Paws” through Dec. 22 Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Saugus, where residents often benefit from animal-assisted therapy visits, has launched “Operation Santa Paws” to collect pet supplies and donate them to a local animal shelter, PAWS Wakefield. Today through next Monday (Dec. 22), the skilled nursing facility at 73 Chestnut St. welcomes donated items, such as blankets and towels, dog and cat beds, unopened pet food/treats, pet toys, grooming products, collars and leashes and food/ water bowls. Therapy animals play a vital role in long-term care residents’ lives, particularly those living with dementia and Alzheimer’s. Benefits of animal therapy for seniors include emotional uplift, increased self-esteem, improved social skills and reduced risk of depression and anxiety. This week’s “Shout Outs” We had several “Shout Outs” worth noting for this week’s paper: From Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta: “A ‘Shout Out’ to Anne Quinlan. Congratulations on 26 years on the Retirement Board. She’s on the Retirement Board and she just retired from the Retirement Board. And the Board of Selectmen have a citation for Anne that will be delivered to her. So, thank you, Anne, for all of your services.” From Selectman Frank Federico: “Congratulations to the U10 Cheerleaders. Third in the nation, which is an incredible feat. I’ve spoken to so many parents about it. You guys did a phenomenal job and made Saugus proud.” Selectman Jeffrey Cicolini added to Federico’s remarks: “The U10 Cheerleaders represented Saugus amazingly well – third in the country. I’ve spoken to a couple of coordinators about potentially bringing the girls in to recognize them for their amazing accomplishments.” Cicolini THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 15
Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, DECEmbEr 19, 2025 Saugus Gardens in the Fall Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable By Laura Eisener I t has been common since November to see cars driving by with trees strapped to their roofs. The most popular Christmas tree species in New England is the Fraser fir (Abies Fraseri), a close relative of the more northern balsam fir (Abies balsamea), both of which have the distinctive fragrance so often associated with old-fashioned Christmases. The aroma is so much a part of the season that there are scented candles and fragrance sprays that help provide the scent if you have an artificial tree or no tree at all. Fraser fir and balsam fir are also the most popular wreath material. The needles are bright green on their upper surfaces and somewhat silvery underneath. A walk around town this week will show many festive displays, and you will glimpse seasonal decorations through lighted windows of many homes. At the library, a brightly lit tree glows from the second story window, and if you go inside you can see other decorations throughout the building. Looking out from the second floor shows a different view of the town’s brightly lit trees, and this week the menorah’s candles are glowing on the Town Hall lawn. Santa Claus has been making many The most popular Christmas tree species in New England is now the Fraser fir, which is known for its fragrance and foliage. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) appearances, including one at St. John’s Church Fair last week where he relaxed a bit in front of the “warming tree” where people had donated hats, scarves and mittens to keep others warm this winter. Trees also appear in the storefronts and many churches. The bay window of the Historical Society/SCTV building on Main Street is also lit and decorated. It includes handmade decorations made by talented Saugonians over the years, including some beautiful tiny quilts made by Margie Berkowitch. Dolores Venetsanakos, Joanie Allbee and Paul Kenworthy helped light and decorate the tree this year. If you are thinking of giving gift plants for the holidays, it is a good idea to consider plants that require minimal maintenance. They are popular hostess gifts and can be very cheerful on windowsills, especially during the next few months when the outside plants are dormant. Poinsettias have long been among the most popular both as decorations and gifts. They are easy to take care of and can last as a houseplant long after the “flowers” fade. However, it is a bit more difficult to get them to bloom again for the following Christmas and those after that. In order to induce flowering, it must get at least 12-14 hours of darkness each night. This might mean moving it to a closet that is not opened and receives no light for the required time period or covering it with a cloth or box to block light out. You have to still remember to water it and be careful of real or artificial light “leaking” through cracks or openings in the closed area during this time. There are some other plants Santa Claus waits for wishes in front of the “warming tree” at St. John’s Church. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) Saugus Public Library holiday decorations provide a festive scene, and colorful lights from Saugus Center trees shimmer through the windows. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) that require less careful attention. Norfolk Island pines (Araucaria heterophylla) have long been popular tabletop trees, as they do well in room temperature and can be decorated like other evergreens. They are named for an isGARDENS | SEE PAGE 15 Dolores Venetsanakos, Joanie Allbee and Paul Kenworthy help decorate the Saugus Historical Society Christmas tree in the bay window at 30 Main St. in Saugus. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) The Saugus Historical Society Christmas tree is decorated with a variety of ornaments, many handmade by historical society members and friends over the years. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener)
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, DECEmbEr 19, 2025 Page 15 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 13 suggested it would be appropriate to present as many of the cheerleaders and coaches as possible with citations signed by the Board of Selectmen at a meeting in January. “It will be quite an event. Standing room only, I’m sure. And we’re all going to take individual photos with each girl.” From Tracey Ragucci, the Elementary Math Coach at Belmonte STEAM Academy, and Kristin Barclay, the Elementary Literacy Coach: “Students at the Belmonte STEAM Academy were recently recognized at a school assembly for their achievements on the Spring 2025 MCAS in both ELA and Math. Some students were recognized for exceeding expectations and some were recognized for the growth they made from the previous year.” Here are the categories: ELA – Exceeding Expectations: Max Dasher, Dominic Devico, Anthony Dinarello, Alexander Farden, Adam Jahdakane, Francesca Lincoln, James McGrath, Trevor Mullen, Riley Renfrew, Tristan Robinson, Danilo Savic and Madeline Sullivan (perfect score). Math – Exceeding Expectations: Jack Brown, Emilio Chavez, Benjamin Corbin (perfect score), Max Dasher, Anthony Dinarello, Adam Jahdakane (perfect score), Francesca Lincoln, Trevor Mullen, Chase Nei, Luke Porrazzo, Ana Ristanovic, Tristan Robinson, Danilo Savic, Jaelyn Spinelli, Mason Tau (perfect score), Karim Abel Toussaint, Sugin Uprety, Liam Urrutia, Marie Venezia, Jasmine Yadav (perfect score). ELA – Student Growth PerGARDENS | FROM PAGE 14 land off the coast of Australia where they are native. I have had one for several years that gets “decorated” for other holidays throughout the year. Other popular plants include kalanchoe, especially those with red or white flowers. These are long bloomers that require minimal water. Christmas Frosty Fern (Secentile above 85: Zane Al Hade, Trystan Barton, Lennon Connolly, Alexander Farden, Anthony Kennedy, Andrian Krizhanovskiy, Flor Nieto Lopez, Alexander Martinez-Jourdain, Dominic Ochoa-Roscoe, Riley Renfrew, Charles Robinson, Ritzarys Sarita, Besart Shahu, Melissa Silva Santos, Madeline Sullivan, Thinh Tran, Ethan Veras, Karen Vicente-Tobias, Avery Voong. Math – Student Growth Percentile above 85: Zane Al Hade, Sarah Batista, Luca Giardullo, Lorenzo Gouveia, Ryan Lacorcia, Ritzer Martinez Aviles, Alexander Martinez-Jourdain, Maya Merino Godoy, Chase Nei, Luke Porrazzo, Zayan Rahman, Ritzarys Sarita, Izayah Thompson, Karim Abel Toussaint. A tribute to a late great Sachem coach Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta asked for a moment of silence at the outset of Tuesday night’s meeting for the late Michael P. Ginolfi – a former Saugus High School football coach and athletic director who died at his home in Rockport last week (Dec. 11). During members’ remarks near the end of the meeting, Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Anthony Cogliano thanked Panetta for pausing to share prayers and pay tribute to Coach Ginolfi. “I played for Coach Ginolfi in the 80s,” Cogliano said. “He’s in the High School Hall of Fame. He was a phenomenal football coach and athletic director here at Saugus High and I just want to let the public know that his service (calling hours) will be Monday night, 5 to 8 at the Greely Funeral Home in laginella Kraussianna variegatus) is among the newly popular plants with winter interest that can be grown indoors in our climate. They do not have a flower, but they are an attractive evergreen groundcover from tropical areas that would not survive outdoors here and thrive in the 60-70 degrees or so that most homes are kept. They do like moist environments so could be good canMichael P. Ginolfi (left) was a Hall of Fame Coach whose coaching, teaching and leadership as the Saugus High School athletic director touched many Saugus lives. One of them is Saugus Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Anthony Cogliano, who played for Ginolfi. The coach passed away last week in his early 80s. Visitation hours will be on Monday, December 22, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Greely Funeral Home located at 212 Washington St. in Gloucester. “The Sounds of Saugus” story has more details. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) Gloucester,” he said. Cogliano has done a lot of reflecting in the days since the coach passed away. “I played for Coach Ginolfi in 1981, ’82, and ’83 – which was his last year coaching. He continued his career at SHS as the athletic director. He was a great Coach, mentor and friend. He coached some of the greatest players in SHS history. Doug Mackie, John Nicolo, Steve Gannon and Steve Peach – players I idolized as a kid,” Cogliano told The Saugus Advocate. “He was the best motivator and got the most out of what he had to work with. He inspired me to coach, I hope my players took from me what I got from him. I loved Coach Ginolfi and will never forget him. May he rest in peace.” Cogliano graduated in didates for growing in a terrarium, or could benefit from occasional misting. They prefer moist but not waterlogged soil, and they like medium-low light conditions similar to the shady locations where they would grow in their native habitats. Another good option is one of the new White Wonder Mee bellflowers (Campanula haylodgensis ‘White Wonder Mee’), which is often sold in 1984. “I was the center, believe it or not when I graduated HS I was only 5’10” 170 lbs. Everyone I faced was much bigger than me, but Coach showed me a technique that was very effective,” he said. It was so effective, Cogliano got the “Most Improved Player Award.” Coach Ginolfi was a Stamford, Conn., native who developed a passion for football early in his life. His obituary notes that “His talent earned him a full scholarship to Northeastern University in Boston, MA, where he proudly played on the Huskies football team. After graduating in 1965, he began his teaching and coaching career in Keene, NH, serving as a physical education teacher and head football coach. His teams were highly successful, culminating in a New 4” pots that can fit on a standard windowsill, and which have tiny snow-white double bell shaped blossoms. This one is actually hardy to zone 3, so could be planted outside in spring once the soil warms up enough, and could adjust to life in the garden. Indoors, the blooms will most likely last for over a month if fading flowers are snipped off regularly. Editor’s Note: Laura Eisener is Hampshire State Championship in 1970. “Mike later moved his family to Billerica, MA, where he continued teaching and coaching at Saugus High School. Under his leadership, Saugus earned North East Conference titles in 1975 and 1977. In recognition of his outstanding coaching career, Mike was inducted into the Massachusetts Football Coaches Hall of Fame in 1992. He was inducted into the Saugus High School Hall of Fame and served as the school’s athletic director from 1982 until his retirement in 2002. “Throughout his career, Mike guided countless students in pursuing their college and athletic goals and built lifelong friendships, inTHE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 16 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.
Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, DECEmbEr 19, 2025 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 15 cluding an enduring bond with former player and dear friend John Nicolo of Saugus, MA.” Here are the funeral arrangements for the legendary coach: Visitation hours will be on Monday, December 22, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Greely Funeral Home located at 212 Washington St. in Gloucester. Burial will be held on Tuesday, December 23, at 11:00 a.m. in Locust Grove Cemetery in Gloucester. Family and close friends are invited to attend. The Lions Club Christmas Party The Saugus Lions Club Christmas Party was held on December 3 at Polcari’s Restaurant. The main event featured the Annual Toy for Tots Collection. Retired Fire Chief Bill O’Malley attended and was presented with a large assortment of gifts for distribution. Chief O’Malley thanked the Lions Members and guests for their generous gifts. Besides toys, as has been a custom the last few years, the Lions Club donated Christmas Trees. These trees, plus ornaments, were distributed to needy Saugus families by the Saugus Fire Department! The Saugus Lions Club Board wished everyone a most joyous Holiday Season. They celebrated another year of giving. Thousands of dollars for Scholarships, Community Outreach and, of course, Eye Research. Opening on the Finance Committee The Town Moderator is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the Town’s Finance Committee. The Finance Committee is responsible for reviewing the Town’s annual budget and any financial articles on the Town Warrant and advising Town Meeting on their feasibility. Interested parties should send a letter of interest citing their qualifications to the Town Moderator at precinct4steve@gmail.com About The Saugus Advocate We welcome press releases, news announcements, freelance articles and courtesy photos from the community. Our deadline is 6 p.m. on Tuesday. If you have a story idea, an article or photo to submit, please email me at mvoge@comcast.net or leave a message at 978-6837773. Or send your press release to me in the mail at PO Box 485, North Andover, MA 01845. Let us become your hometown newspaper. The Saugus Advocate is available in the Saugus Public Library, the Saugus Senior Center, Saugus Town Hall, local convenience stores and restaurants throughout town. HOME OFFICE DEDUCTION A s part of the preparation of their 2025 individuA HOLIDAY SANDWICH: Left to right: Louise Nazarro served up St. Margaret’s Famous Meatball Sub to Karen Rakinic at the St. Margaret’s Christmas Stroll held on Dec. 6. (Courtesy photo of Joanie Allbee) ~ School Bus Drivers Wanted ~ 7D Licensed School Bus Drivers Malden Trans is looking for reliable drivers for the new school year. We provide ongoing training and support for licensing requirements. Applicant preferably lives local (Malden, Everett, Revere). Part-time positions available and based on AM & PM school hours....15-30 hours per week. Good driver history from Registry a MUST! If interested, please call David @ 781-322-9401. CDL SCHOOL BUS DRIVER WANTED Compensation: $28/hour School bus transportation company seeking active CDL drivers who live LOCALLY (Malden, Everett, Chelsea and immediate surrounding communities). - Applicant MUST have BOTH S and P endorsements as well as Massachusetts school bus certificate. Good driver history from Registry a MUST! - Part-time hours, BUT GUARANTEED 20-35 HOURS PER WEEK depending on experience. Contact David @ 781-322-9401. al income tax returns and for future years as well, small business owners should consider taking advantage of the home office deduction. The home office deduction rules are available for self-employed individuals who use a portion of their home exclusively for business. This deduction is found in Internal Revenue Code Section 280A. A home office deduction can be taken if the small business owner sets up and uses a room in his or her house or apartment for performing such administrative tasks relating to the business. Under Internal Revenue Service rules, expenses related to a home office qualify as a tax deduction if you use the home office to conduct substantial administrative activities, and if you use it exclusively and regularly for business. If you do much of your administrative work in a home office, even though you have an office at your place of business, you are still entitled to take the deduction. To qualify, set up an area of your home, attic or basement, and use that space regularly and exclusively for business. You might pay bills, do paperwork, develop product or business plan strategies, reconcile bank statements, review financial statements, etc. You may also meet with customers or clients in an area in the house used exclusively for business. If you have a home office, you can also claim other areas you use in your basement or garage or shed to store work materials, even if that space is not used exclusively for business. You can also take a deduction for miles traveled to and from the home office to your principal place of business. Without a home office, those traveled miles would simply be non-deductible commuting expense. All relevant direct and indirect house expenses are fully deductible expenses to be taken on Form 8829, Expenses For Business Use of Your Home. If you use your house 20% for business, then 20% of all house costs, including mortgage interest, real estate taxes, homeowners insurance, utilities and depreciation are fully deductible. Furthermore, repairs to the home office space itself would be fully deductible. You also have the option of claiming the simplified option of the home office deduction which is 300 square feet of living space x $5/square foot, for a deduction equal to $1,500. The total of expenses as computed on Form 8829 are then carried over to Schedule C, Profit or Loss From Business, on line 30, Part II. Always remember to consider if an office in the home deduction applies to you. Maximizing the amount of dollars that you can keep in your small business’ coffers rather than in Uncle Sam’s coffers is probably a worthwhile goal. For further information see IRS Publication 587, Business Use of Your Home. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a masters degree in taxation.
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, DECEmbEr 19, 2025 Page 17 Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 50 -Report No.50 December 8-12, 2025 Copyright © 2025 Beacon Hill Roll Call. All Rights Reserved. By Bob Katzen T HE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll call votes in the House or Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports local representatives’ roll call attendance records for the 2025 session through December 12. The House has held 116 roll calls in the 2025 session. Beacon Hill Roll Call tabulates the number of roll calls on which each representative voted and then calculates that number as a percentage of the total roll call votes held. That percentage is the number referred to as the roll call attendance record. Oftentimes a representative is not able to attend only one or two sessions during which roll calls are held, but since there are sometimes multiple roll calls on each one of those days, the number of roll calls they missed can be high even though they only missed one or two sessions. Eighty-eight (55.3 percent) out of 159 representatives did not miss any roll call votes and had a 100 precent roll call attendance record. Seventy-one (44.7 percent) out of 159 representatives missed one or more roll call votes. The representatives who missed the most roll calls are Reps. John Lawn (D-Watertown) and Marcus Vaughn (R-Wrentham) who each missed 22 roll calls (81.0 percent roll call attendance record). Rounding out the top 15 representatives who missed the most roll call votes are: Nicholas Boldyga (R-Southwick) who missed 20 roll calls (82.7 percent roll call attendance record); Christopher Flanagan (D-Dennis); Judith Garcia (D-Chelsea); Richard Haggerty (D-Woburn); Mary Keefe (D-Worcester); Chynah Tyler (D-Roxbury; and Thomas Walsh (D-Peabody) who each missed 19 roll calls (83.6 percent roll call attendance record.) Marjorie Decker (D-Cambridge) and John Gaskey (R-Carver) who each missed 18 roll calls (84.4 percent roll call attendance record.) Patrick Kearney (D-Scituate) who missed 16 roll calls (86.2 percent roll call attendance record); Tram Nguyen (D-Andover); and Joseph McKenna (R-Sutton) who each missed 15 roll calls (87.0 percent roll call attendance record). Lisa Field (D-Taunton) who missed 15 roll calls (72.2 percent roll call attendance record). Rep. Field won a special election to fill a vacant House seat. She has only been a representative for 54 roll calls, not all 116 roll calls, and therefore her percentage of roll calls attended is different from Reps. Nguyen and McKenna who both also missed 15 roll calls but have been in office for all 116 roll calls. Beacon Hill Roll Call contacted all 15 representatives and asked them why they missed some roll calls: Eight representatives did not respond last week to repeated requests asking them to explain their absences. They are Reps. John Lawn, Marcus Vaughan, Christopher Flanagan, Mary Keefe, Chynah Tyler, Tom Walsh, Patrick Kearney and Tram Nguyen. Seven representatives responded either last week and/ or when they were asked the same questions in August, when they were also among the representatives who missed the most roll calls. Nicholas Boldyga did not respond last week but responded in August: “A couple of days were missed due to health-related issues in my immediate family. My responsibilities as a father of three young children came first on those days. Unfortunately, unlike the Senate that allows for fully remote participation on all levels, House rules make it difficult to even vote remotely.” Judith Garcia responded in August and last week with the same statement: “I missed two days due to illness and two days on official business with the Chelsea delegation, participating in the National All-America City competition in Denver, Colorado, which Chelsea won. One of those four days included 13 roll calls, so it’s important for readers to know that multiple roll calls in a single day do not equal multiple absences.” Richard Haggerty responded in August and last week: In August, he responded, “I missed a single day of voting this session on February 6, 2025, when I was unfortunately not able to attend a session due to a family commitment.” Last week he responded: “I have submitted statements of support for each piece of legislation the House passed to the House Clerk’s Office after missing four engrossment votes this session due to a family commitment.” Marjorie Decker responded last week: “The votes I missed were due to family emergencies, and I sent a letter to the House Clerk’s stating how I would have voted for each of the two formal sessions I was not able to attend.” John Gaskey responded in August and last week: In August, he responded: “[Thirteen roll calls] were on the same day. I was out of town and unavailable. [Three more roll calls] were on the same day [that I was] involved with a delicate constituent issue and chose not to attend, determining it was more important to assist constituents in need than to throw a ‘No’ vote at something I don’t think should be legal.” Last week he responded, “The question has no context and is without merit.The way voting happens, as you know, missing one day has the potential to make it look like a legislator … has missed 20 percent of votes taken.That being said, I answered this question earlier in the year and since, not sure if I missed anything or not.If I did, it’s likely because of personal reasons.” Joseph McKenna responded last week: “I missed a formal session due to a long-scheduled family trip where I visited immediate family from across the country who I see very infrequently. Though I only missed one day of session, it unfortunately was budget veto override voting, so [it] was a day with the highest number of actual individual votes. Unfortunately, leadership’s ongoing strategy of not scheduling formal sessions until late the Friday before, and further in holding the session agenda until the day before, makes it impossible to avoid such unforBEACON | SEE PAGE 18 Savvy Senior by Jim Miller How to Prepare Your Online Accounts Before You Die Dear Savvy Senior, I recently had an estate plan drafted, including a will, power of attorney and advance directive, but I’m not sure what to do about all my online accounts – email, banking, and social media. What can I do to make sure my family can access what they need and protect my digital information after I’m gone. Almost 80 Dear Almost, In addition to creating an estate plan, you should also make a “digital will” that lists all your online accounts and login information. This will help your loved ones access your electronic devices and online accounts more easily so they can manage your electronic affairs, according to your wishes, after you’re gone. Montana State University offers a Digital Assets Inventory Worksheet (see Montana.edu/ estateplanning/digitalsssetsworksheet.pdf) to help you get started. Or consider purchasing a “password book” on Amazon for a few dollars. This will let you record and organize your online account information alphabetically. Here are a few other tips to help you prepare your digital life for your survivors. Apple: If you’re an iPhone, iPad or Mac user, you should nominate a “legacy contact” who can access your Apple account’s data after you die. This is a secure way to give trusted people access to photos, files and messages. To set it up you’ll need an Apple device with a fairly recent operating system. iPhones and iPads need iOS or iPadOS 15.2 and MacBooks need macOS Monterey 12.1. For iPhones, go to settings, tap Sign-in & Security and then Legacy Contact. You can name one or more people, and they don’t need an Apple ID or device. You’ll have to share an access key with your contact. It can be a digital version sent electronically, or you can print a copy or save it as a screenshot or PDF. Take note that there are some types of files you won’t be able to pass on – including digital rights-protected music, movies and passwords stored in Apple’s password manager. Legacy contacts can only access a deceased user’s account for three years before Apple deletes the account. Google: Google takes a different approach with its Inactive Account Manager (see Support.google.com/accounts/answer/3036546), which allows you to share your data with someone if it notices that you’ve stopped using your account. When setting it up, you need to decide how long Google should wait – from three to 18 months – before considering your account inactive. Once that time is up, Google can notify up to 10 people. You can choose what types of data they can access – including emails, photos, calendar entries and YouTube videos. There’s also an option to automatically delete your account after three months of inactivity, so your contacts will have to download any data before that deadline. Facebook and Instagram: If you’re on Facebook or Instagram, both of which are owned by the parent company Meta, you can have your accounts either memorialized or deleted after you die if the companies get a valid request from a family member or friend. See Facebook. com/help/1111566045566400 o r H e l p . I n s t a g r a m . com/264154560391256 for details. Meta also strongly recommends Facebook users add a legacy contact to look after your memorial accounts – see Facebook. com/help/1070665206293088. Legacy contacts can do things like respond to new friend requests and update pinned posts, but they can’t read private messages or remove or alter previous posts. You can only choose one person, who also must have a Facebook account. Passwords: If you use a password manager – a service that creates, saves and manages passwords for all your online accounts – see if it has an emergency access feature. Some services, like Keeper, Bitwarden and NordPass, allow users to nominate one or more trusted contacts who can access your keys in case of an emergency or death. Send your questions or comments to questions@savvysenior.org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070.
Page 18 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, DECEmbEr 19, 2025 BEACON | FROM PAGE 17 tunate occurrences.” Lisa Field responded last week: “In 2024, I committed to a trip to Rome and the Vatican to celebrate the Jubilee Year 2025. The House scheduled a formal session while I was traveling.I missed one day of formal session, but the House took up several votes that day.” REPRESENTATIVES’ 2025 ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE RECORDS THROUGH DECEMBER 12, 2025 Here are the 2025 roll call attendance records of local representatives through December 12. The attendance records are based on 116 roll calls. The percentage listed next to the representative’s name is the percentage of roll call votes on which the senator voted. The number in parentheses represents the number of roll calls that he or she missed. percent (0) Rep. Jessica Giannino 1 0 0 Rep. Donald Wong 96.5 percent (4) ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL BAN SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS ON DEATH CERTIFICATES - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Essex Probate and Family Court 36 Federal Street Salem, MA 01970 (978) 744-1020 Docket No. ES88P1681E1 Estate of: FLORENCE H COLLINS Date of Death: 05/28/1988 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A Petition for S/A - Formal Appointment of Successor PR has been filed by Linda H Glazer of Saugus, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Linda H Glazer of Saugus, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 01/09/2026. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Frances M. Giordano, First Justice of this Court. Date: December 05, 2025 PAMELA A. CASEY O’BRIEN REGISTER OF PROBATE December 19, 2025 (H 2383) – The House gave initial approval to a bill that would eliminate the current requirement that death certificates list the social security number of the deceased. “The idea for this bill was brought to me by a constituent who read about this issue and expressed concern,” said sponsor Rep. Rob Consalvo (D-Hyde Park). “Although death certificates are not publicly available to everyone, removing social security numbers from them is a simple step the commonwealth can take to prevent any potential fraud.” Reps. Sean Garballey (D-Arlington) and Ken Gordon (D-Bedford) co-sponsored a similar bill that was also given initial approval by the House. Neither Garballey nor Gordon responded to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking them why they filed the bill and how they feel about its approval. ALLOW MBTA RIDERS TO PAY ONSITE FOR PARKING WITHOUT A MOBILE PHONE (H 3664) – The House gave initial approval to a proposal that would establish an 18-month pilot program requiring that three MBTA parking lots install automated payment machines that allow customers to make in-person payment for daily parking fees by cash or credit card, without the use of a mobile telephone or any other portable electronic device. The MBTA would file a report on the efficacy of the program. The proposal was given initial approval by the House in 2020 but died when the House let it sit in a committee for ten months. Supporters say that people who don’t use a mobile phone or other portable electronic device are billed for parking at MBTA lots through the mail at a higher rate than riders who use the app. They argue this is unfair to those without the means to purchase a mobile phone or who have trouble using their phone. Rep. Bill Galvin (D-Canton), the sponsor of the legislation, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking him why he filed the bill and if he expects the bill to receive additional approval in the House and then approval in the Senate. Opponents of the bill say the measure is unnecessary because drivers can already currently pay the fee with a landline phone at the same rate that mobile phone users pay. .SCHOOLS MUST PROVIDE TYPE 1 DIABETES INFORMATION TO PARENTS (H 586) – The Public Health Committee held a hearing on a bill that would require the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), in coordination with the Department of Public Health, to develop Type 1 diabetes informational materials for the parents and guardians of public school pupils when the student is first enrolled in elementary school and again upon his or her entry into 6th grade. The materials would be required to undergo periodic updates as necessary and be made available to each school district, county office of education and charter school through the DESE’s website. Schools would be required to provide the information to parents and guardians by January 1, 2026. The materials would be required to include a description of Type 1 diabetes; a description of the risk factors and warning signs associated with Type 1 diabetes; a recommendation regarding those students displaying warning signs associated with Type 1 diabetes that the parents or guardians of those students should immediately consult with the student’s primary care provider to determine if immediate screening for Type 1 diabetes is appropriate; and a recommendation that, following a Type 1 diagnosis, parents or guardians should consult with the student’s primary care provider to develop an appropriate treatment plan, which may include consultation with and examination by a specialty care provider, including a properly qualified endocrinologist. Supporters say that the bill would help identify students with Type 1 diabetes earlier and begin early and appropriate treatment for this disease that affects so many children. Rep. Jessica Giannino (D-Revere), the sponsor of the legislation, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking her why she filed the bill and why she thinks it is important for the Legislature to approve the measure. AGENT ORANGE (H 4688 and H 4691) – The Committee on Transportation held a hearing on legislation that would create a special Agent Orange license plate that would be made available, at no cost, to car owners who served in Vietnam and have suffered from exposure to Agent Orange. The plate would bear the Orange Star distinctive emblem that identifies Vietnam veterans exposed to the agent. Meanwhile, the Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight held a hearing on legislation that would establish August 10th as Agent Orange Awareness Day. Both bills were co-sponsored by Reps. Jim Hawkins (D-Attleboro) and Kelly Pease (R-Westfield). Supporters said that Agent Orange was widely used in Vietnam by the United States Armed Forces as part of the herbicidal warfare program, Operation Ranch Hand, from 1961 until 1971. They noted that nearly 20 million gallons of the orange powder were sprayed over the land from helicopters or low-flying aircraft, destroying vegetation and crops to deprive enemy guerrillas of food and cover for their activities. Supporters noted that at the same time, this exposed 2.6 million American soldiers to the herbicide and defoliant chemical, which causes a number of serious illnesses, including leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, ischemic heart disease, soft tissue sarcoma, amyloidosis, diabetes and cancers of the throat, prostate, lung and colon. Pease said he co-sponsored these two bills to recognize the lasting sacrifices made by Vietnam War veterans and their families. “These bills ensure continued awareness of the health impacts of Agent Orange exposure while paying tribute to the courage and service of those who endured it. It’s important that Massachusetts never forgets the cost of their service and continues to support those still living with its consequences.” “We filed [those bills] since there are still so many Vietnam veterans around who are still suffering from the severe health consequences of exposure to Agent Orange and to honor their service and sacrifice,” said Hawkins. SAFETY OF CANDIDATES (S 2742) – The Election Laws Committee held a hearing on legislation designed to enhance the safety and security of candidates for public office by removing home addresses from ballots, nomination papers and other materials. The measure also would protect from disclosure of personal contact information maintained by government entities on elected officials, judges, judicial officers, law enforcement personnel, public prosecuBEACON | SEE PAGE 19
THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, DECEmbEr 19, 2025 Page 19 BEACON | FROM PAGE 18 tors, public defenders and state licensed professionals whose work subjects them to an elevated safety risk. Supporters said that Massachusetts is the only state in the nation that unnecessarily puts people at risk by requiring candidates to put their street addresses on nomination papers and ballots. “Amid harassment, intimidation, assault and cold-blooded murder of elected officials and their families, as well as health care professionals, law enforcement officers and others, we must do everything we possibly can to protect our existing public servants and make it safe for anyone to run for and serve in office,” said sponsor Sen. Becca Rausch (D-Needham). “Notably, this is not a partisan issue, as figures spanning the political spectrum have faced terrible violence.” REPARATIVE JUSTICE FOR DESCENDANTS OF SLAVES (H 1696 and H 1753) – The Judiciary Committee held a hearing on a measure (H 1696) that would establish a 15-member commission to study and develop proposals for reparative justice and other potential remedies to redress harm resulting from the institution of slavery and systemic racism in the Bay State. The commission would produce a report documenting the effects of slavery and its legacy on the American Freedman class – which it defines as “descendants of formerly enslaved persons emancipated in the United States via the 13th Amendment in 1865 or earlier.” “Rep Fluker-Reid filed the bill to address the longstanding social, political and economic disenfranchisement faced by American Freedmen,” said Camille Mula, a spokesperson for Fluker-Reid. “American Freedmen in Massachusetts on average face dramatically higher rates of incarceration, extreme poverty, maternal mortality and other health disparities … compared to other racial groups as well as other Black people who fall outside of the category of Freedmen.” A similar bill (H 1753) that would also establish a special commission to study reparation, was also on the committee’s agenda. Its sponsor, Rep. Russell Holmes (D-Boston), did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking him why he filed his version of the bill. QUOTABLE QUOTES “With President Trump repeatedly attacking the programs that help Massachusetts families afford food, programs like these will increase the supply of locally grown healthy, affordable food. These awards are supporting local jobs, farmers and small food businesses that keep money circulating in our local economy and provide essential food for the people of Massachusetts.” ---Gov. Maura Healey announcing $779,458 in funding to improve food access in underserved communities throughout Massachusetts, by increasing local food production which will support the growth of urban farms, community gardens and food business operations, targeting areas that struggle with food insecurity. “Today’s court order will undoubtedly save lives by preventing the federal government from terminating funding that helps communities prepare for and mitigate the impacts of natural disasters. This decision sends a clear message that the Trump Administration must not abandon state and local communities, and I won’t stop fighting to protect our residents from the federal government’s abuses of power.” ---Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell announcing that a coalition of 20 states, including Massachusetts, won their lawsuit against the Trump Administration over its unlawful attempt to shut down the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) bipartisan Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program, designed to protect communities from natural disasters before they strike. “Massachusetts is not competing against states like New Hampshire, instead New Hampshire is competing against states like Texas, Florida, Tennessee and North Carolina. In this recent case, New Hampshire won, but in every case Massachusetts loses. When employers are choosing to cross the border because they can’t keep up with our taxes, energy cost and mandates, that should be a wake-up call for every policymaker on Beacon Hill.” ---Paul Craney, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, on the widening competitiveness gap between Massachusetts and New Hampshire as a series of high-profile employers have announced relocations from Massachusetts to the largely tax-free Granite State, an exodus Craney says is increasingly driven by Massachusetts’ rising taxes, energy costs and regulatory mandates. “By empowering homeowners and local municipalities with clear rules and practical support, we’re making it easier for accessory dwelling units to become part of the solution to our housing challenges. These new tools will give families more options to stay in their communities, live near loved ones and create opportunities for extra income and increased independence.” ---Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll announcing a new campaign to make it easier and cheaper for people across Massachusetts to build accessory dwelling units -also known as granny flats or inlaw apartments – which are small residential living spaces that are located on the same lot as another home. HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been filed. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of December 8-12, the House met for a total of 16 minutes and the Senate met for a total of 39 minutes. Mon.Dec. 8House11:00 a.m. to 11:06 a.m. Senate 11:21 a.m. to 11:49 a.m. Tues.Dec. 9No House session. No Senate session. Wed.Dec. 10 No House session. No Senate session. Thurs. Dec. 11 House 11:00 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. Senate 11:28 a.m. to 11:39 a.m. Fri.Dec. 12 No 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. FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT EVERETT 1 bedroom, 1 bath furnished room for rent. $275. per week rent. Two week deposit plus 1 week rent required. 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Page 20 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, DECEmbEr 19, 2025 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www. thewarrengroup.com. BUYER1 Danier, Raymone Hussey, David M Iudice, Jake Jesoraldo, Michael V Lopilato, Derek M Ouellet, Jesse D Phan, Anderson Phan, Nuong A Polanco, Jonathan Sekiziziyivu, Musa K Wong, Chee W BUYER2 Pierre, Frandieu Condon, Casey A Lopilato, Megan E Thapa, Shabnam Tran, Minh Wong, Julie C Ann L. (Dineen) McGovern O f Saugus. Died on Thursday, December 11th at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital at the age of 89. Born and raised in Lynn, Ms. McGovern was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mae (Morgan) Dineen. Ann graduated from Lynn Classical High School in 1953 and raised her four sons in Saugus, while working at Listen Inc. and Salem Hospital. After retirement, she volunteered at the Saugus Public library. Ann was loved by everyone who met her. She was either bragging about her family or talking about food, her love of baking, and her interSELLER1 Lsf8 Master Part T Carroll, Richard J Sonrose Lt 62 Chestnut Street LLC Bertoli, Bernadette Hanlon, Paul M Nappi, Anne M American Res Const LLC Wangrocki June Est Winberg, Eric J Garchinsky Ft SELLER2 Us Bank TNa Tr Iudice Jr, Vincent G Bertoli, Mark A Drozdowicz, John J Martin, Karen W Ebert, Melanie J Rando, Susan OBITUARIES media with gusto and would post almost daily food and family photos with memories that came to mind about her younger days. She would post a critique of the latest book she was reading, along with a carefully staged photo of the book, and whatever baked good she had just pulled from the oven. She often baked treats for friends, bingo groups, and anyone who commented on a particular cookie. She loved to share recipes and stories. Ann was a strong indepenests in knitting, jigsaw puzzles, or crafting. She was an avid reader and would start a new book as fast as she finished one. She adopted social dent woman who managed to raise her boys almost single handily and felt that the family unit was the most important thing to preserve as her legacy. Ann is survived by three sons, Daniel McGovern and his wife Patricia of Saugus, 1. On Dec. 19, 1997, what movie (a name referring to mythological giants) premiered? 2. Where are “pigs in blankets” traditional at Christmas dinner? 3. In what did Shakespeare write, “...winter tames man, woman, and beast...”? 4. What singer-songwriter wrote a song that is the name of a Canadian winter festival? 5. On Dec. 20, 1999, what was made an administrative region of China? 6. George C. Parker became known for selling NYC landmarks, mostly famously what? 7. On Dec. 21, 1879, what play (name of a toy) by Henrik Ibsen premiered in Copenhagen that has a Christmas tree delivered in Act One? 8. Which of these is not “Festus”: a Roman grammarian, a TV character or a holiday? 9. What group had the hit “Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel” (1976)? 10. What was sometimes called the “Great Emu War”? 11. On Dec. 22, 1917, what “Gene” host of “The Match Game” was born? 12. The 1823 poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” includes what Roman god’s name? 13. What exactly is Yuletide? 14. What seasonal Chuck Berry song was inspired by another song that was inspired by a poem in a department store’s promotional booklet? 15. What U.S. president’s mother Christopher McGovern and his husband Tim of Worcester and Matthew McGovern of Danvers; her daughter-in-law, Rosemary McGovern of Hudson; she was “Nana Kitty or Nana Anna” to her six grandchildren, Amanda, Connor, Kylie, Sinclair, Cam and Mary and three great grandchildren, Lydon, Finn and Lily. She was predeceased by her son, Timothy McGovern; her sister Dorothy Mansell and her former husband, Thomas J. McGovern. Her legacy was a family bound by love and decent ideals, who all surrounded her at the end, and sent her off enveloped in love. Relatives and friends were invited to attend an hour of visitation in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus, was named Stanley Ann? 16. Dec. 24 is National Eggnog Day; what island has a traditional “eggnog” called coquito? 17. What is the last name of New York’s “Harold” born into wealth who created a trophy for the game of bridge? 18. What kind of large animal is still wild in Australia, China and Mongolia? 19. In the 1940s what popular landscape board game was created by a polio patient? 20. On Dec. 25, 1821, what founder of the American Red Cross, National First Aid Society and Missing Soldiers Office was born in Oxford, Mass.? on Wednesday, December 17 followed by interment in Pine Grove Cemetery in Lynn. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ann’s memory may be made to the Northeast Animal Shelter at northeastanimalshelter.org. Michael P. Ginolfi O f Rockport. Beloved husband of Margaret “Peggy” (Vingee) Ginolfi, passed away at home in Rockport on December 11, 2025 with his family. Born in Stamford, CT, in 1942, Mike was the son of the late Felix and Lucille (Conte) Ginolfi. He was raised and educated in Stamford and graduatOBITS | SEE PAGE 21 ANSWERS ADDRESS 23 Sussex St 335 Lincoln Ave 42 Walden Ave 62 Chestnut St #1 11 Parker St 9 Thomas St #C5 35 Summer St 3 Berthold St 24 Endicott St 105 Winter St 48 Denver St #309 CITY Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus DATE 11.21.25 11.25.25 11.26.25 11.19.25 11.21.25 11.20.25 11.21.25 11.24.25 11.21.25 11.26.25 11.24.25 PRICE 850000 436000 700000 410000 755000 400000 490000 1489000 607000 700000 552000 1. “Titanic” (In Greek mythology, the Titans were a family of giants.) 2. Ireland and the United Kingdom (They are sausages wrapped in bacon.) 3. “The Taming of the Shrew” 4. Bob Dylan (“Winterlude”) 5. Macau 6. The Brooklyn Bridge (“If you believe that, I have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell to you”); he conned tourists and new immigrants and ended up in Sing Sing. 7. “A Doll’s House” 8. A new holiday (Sextus Pompeius Festus was a grammarian and Festus is a character on “Gunsmoke.” 9. Tavares 10. A 1931 Australian military operation to get rid of the birds, which were destroying crops 11. Gene Rayburn 12. Cupid 13. Christmastide: from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day (or longer in some churches) 14. “Run Rudolph Run” (“Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer” was created by Robert May of Montgomery Ward; his relative Johnny Marks created a song from it.) 15. Barack Obama (She was Stanley Dunham’s only child.) 16. Puerto Rico (It has coconut.) 17. Vanderbilt 18. Camel (One-humped ones [dromedaries] are in Australia.) 19. Candy Land 20. Clara Barton
OBITS | FROM PAGE 20 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, DECEmbEr 19, 2025 friend John Nicolo of Saued with the Stamford High School Class of 1961. Mike first began dating the love of his life, Peggy, in junior high school, and the two had been inseparable ever since. They married in 1964 and had 61 wonderful years and countless memories together, eventually moving to Rockport, MA in 2001. Michael is survived by his devoted wife Peggy; his daughter, Susan Houde of Medway, MA; and his son, Peter Ginolfi, and his wife, Heather, of Ipswich, MA. He leaves behind five adored grandchildren, Stephanie and her husband Bill Bishoff of Medway, MA; Sam Houde of Plymouth, ME; Shannon and her husband Stone Breakey of Medway, MA; Tom Ginolfi of Brooklyn, NY; and Will Ginolfi of Ipswich, MA as well as precious great-granddaughters, Faye, Charlotte and Ophelia. He was predeceased by his two brothers John and Pat Ginolfi. Growing up, Mike excelled on the football field - a passion that shaped his life and career. His talent earned him a full scholarship to Northeastern University in Boston, MA, where he proudly played on the Huskies football team. After graduating in 1965, he began his teaching and coaching career in Keene, NH, serving as a physical education teacher and head football coach. His teams were highly successful, culminating in a New Hampshire State Championship in 1970. Mike later moved his family to Billerica, MA, where he continued teaching and coaching at Saugus High School. Under his leadership, Saugus earned North East Conference titles in 1975 and 1977. In recognition of his outstanding coaching career, Mike was inducted into the Massachusetts Football Coaches Hall of Fame Clean-Outs! We take and dispose from cellars, attics, garages, yards, etc. Call Robert at: 781-844-0472 in 1992. He was inducted into the Saugus High School Hall of Fame and served as the school’s athletic director from 1982 until his retirement in 2002. Throughout his career, Mike guided countless students in pursuing their college and athletic goals and built lifelong friendships, including an enduring bond with former player and dear gus, MA. Family was the center of Mike’s world. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who created a lifetime of treasured memories. Vacations on Cape Cod, fishing and boating in the Merrimack River, and legendary Christmas Eve feasts will never be forgotten. Mike loved a good road trip. Whether it was a twomonth family camping adventure across America’s national parks, vacations to Florida, pilgrimages to college football stadiums, or spontaneous trips for a memorable meal, his journeys were always filled with stories, laughter, and conversation. For him, the destination was always secondary to simply being together. As a grandfather, he was cherished beyond The Kid Does Clean Outs From 1 item to 1,000 * Basements * Homes * Backyards * Commercial Buildings The cheapest prices around! Call Eric: (857) 322-2854 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 American Exterior and Window Corporation Contact us for all of your home improvement projects and necessities. Call Jeff or Bob Toll Free: 1-888-744-1756 617-699-1782 / www.americanexteriorma.com Windows, Siding, Roofing, Carpentry & More! All estimates, consultations or inspections completed by MA licensed supervisors. *Over 50 years experience. *Better Business Bureau Membership. Insured and Registered Complete Financing Available. No Money Down. measure by his five grandchildren. “Papa” held a special place in each of their hearts, forming bonds as unique as the children themselves and leaving an indelible imprint on their lives. He was a steady, loving presence from their earliest days through adulthood, celebrating every milestone by their side— on holidays, at games, recitals, graduations, and weddings. His love for them was constant and unconditional, and they returned that love with equal devotion. Visitation hours will be on Monday, December 22 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Greely Funeral Home located at 212 Washington St., Gloucester, MA. Burial will be held on Tuesday, December 23 at 11:00 a.m. in Locust Grove Cemetery in Gloucester. Family and close friends are invited to attend. Arrangements by Greely Funeral Home, 212 Washington Street, Gloucester, MA. For online condolences please visit www.greelyfuneralhome.com BUDGET SERVICES RUBBISH REMOVAL * Interior-Exterior Demolition Bathroom/Kitchen/Decks, Etc. * All Types of Debris Removed * Pick-up Truck Load of Trash starting at $239. ~ Licensed & Insured ~ Call (978) 494-3443 APARTMENTS FOR RENT www.mastrocola.com Page 21 We follow Social Distancing Guidelines!
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