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SAUGUS D D Vol. 25, No. 51 -FREECheck Out The Advocate Online CAT AD OC www.advocatenews.net CAT Published Every Friday A Saugus Tradition Begins A D OCATE A E E 781-233-4446 Friday, December 23, 2022 Taking a stand against prejudice “What we’re doing here today is gathering to make a statement,” Rabbi tells crowd at Menorah Lighting ceremony By Mark E. Vogler crowd of close to 100 people gathered outside of Town Hall at noon on Monday (Dec. 19) to make a public statement against antisemitism while introducing a Menorah Lighting ceremony that town officials vow will become a regular occurrence in the future. “It’s the first time in history that we’ve had a public Menorah Lighting in Saugus,” Rabbi Yossi Lipsker said in an interview after presiding over the ceremony. Rabbi Lipsker, executive director of CHABAD of the North Shore, also presided over the September “No Place for Hate Rally For Pride & Solidarity” rally outside Town Hall, just days Rabbi Yossi Lipsker plays his guitar. (Saugus Advocate photos by Mark E. Vogler) PREJUDICE | SEE PAGE 2 ~ The Advocate Asks ~ Rabbi Yossi Lipsker (left) says Monday’s (Dec. 19) ceremony on the front lawn of Town Hall was “the first time in history that Saugus had a public Menorah lighting.” Ruth Berg, a 90-year-old Saugus resident, had the honor of pulling the electrical switch to light up the middle bulb of the nine-branched candelabrum used to celebrate the eight-day Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. Saugus officials say they plan to make the Menorah lighting an annual town observance. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) ~ Home of the Week ~ LYNN....Commercial store fronts (consisting of two condos), 6 store fronts - great income, minimal expenses make this property a great investment. Condo fee of $782 monthly includes master insurance, water, sewer, exterior maintence, etc. Centrally located near public transportation. Great money maker, perfect for 1031 exchange, GREAT INVESTMENT! Income and expenses attached. Dominos Pizza $3,500 triple net. Deli $2,000. month. Union Cafe $3,500. month. Sonia Driving School $1,400 - will increase shortly to $2,000 month. Two additional store fronts $3,300. month. Offered at $2,799,900 View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com iht 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 f th y View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. g DIESEL TRUCK STOP Selectmen and School Committee members talk about their Christmas gifts to Saugus and best holiday memories For this week’s column, we reached out to each of the members of the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee and asked them if they would like to send a holiday message to our readers. All five selectmen responded. Three of the five School Committee members participated. Their individual holiday wishes to the residents of Saugus and their favorite holiday stories follow. after an anti-Semitic banner displayed on a Route 1 overpass declared “JEWS DID 9/11,” prompting a public outcry. Q: Please share your thoughts on your Christmas gift for the town this year – something you hope to work for. One gift you want to give the town if it’s in your power as a public official. Also, if you feel in the spirit, feel free to share a short, heartwarming Christmas story that ASKS | SEE PAGE 4 MARCHETTI CORP. On behalf of the Marchei Family, ha a Safe and Blessed Christmas and Prosperous New Year!

Page 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2022 PREJUDICE | FROM PAGE 1 Ninety-year-old Saugus resident Ruth Berg, one of the most visible local members of the Jewish faith, turned on the switch that illuminated the middle bulb of the ninebranched candelabrum set up on the lawn to celebrate the eight-day Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. “Although we’ve lit the Menorah in Town Hall in years past, it was nothing like this year’s celebration,” Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano said in an interview later. Veterans join Rabbi Yossi Lipsker at the ceremony. $3.85 GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 Neighborhood kids spread some Christmas joy among area’s less fortunate people By Mark E. Vogler A group of 18 kids from six different families that live on Summer Street and Summer Drive collaborated on a neighborhood project to spread some Christmas joy among some needy people. It wasn’t a school project, but one conceived and organized by parents. The kids made 200 bagged snacks that were filled with juice, cookies, Goldfish and Pringles and brought them to My Brother’s Table in Lynn on Monday (Dec 19), according to Ashley Panzini, one of the CHRISTMAS KIDS WITH KIND HEARTS: Pictured from left to right: Top row: Nicholas Kohr, Luke Martin, Benjamin Dineen, Daniel Doherty, Jase Martin and Jared Martin; next row: Ava Doherty, Avaleigh Kohr, Millie Dineen, Emersyn Nichols and Brielle Doherty; bottom row: Michael Doherty, Matthew Doherty, Hadley Nichols (She’s holding two-month old Kenzie Nichols), Marie Venezia and Clare Venezia. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) parents. “They wanted to help people in need this holiday season,” Panzini said. “It was a neighborhood thing. We decided to have nothing to do with the schools!!!! We thought the kids would enjoy giving to the less fortunate for the holidays and we were hoping to give them a big shout out in the newspaper!” Panzini said this was the first year of the neighborhood kids getting together for a special community project, “but definitely won’t be our last!” “They are Neighborhood friends that live on Summer street and Summer Drive in Saugus,” Panzini said. “The parents came together to ask the kids what they wanted to do to give back for this holiday season and they decided to feed people who go to My Brother’s Table on Lynn for food. The parents organized it for them and they helped package bags for the people for My Brother’s Table,” she said. “Just hearing from Ruth Berg that it was the best day of her life made it all worthwhile. Rabbi Yossi Lipsker has become a friend of mine, and the Town and I think we’ve started a great new tradition here. I pride myself on doing great things for Saugus, and I have to say... this was right up there with some of my favorites,” Cogliano said. Rabbi Lipsker played his guitar at the outset of the ceremony and during his remarks conveyed a positive message to the crowd. “I think we’ve come a long way since we gathered here last time,” the Rabbi said. “We built some lovely bridges. We’ve gained some new friends. We’ve learned a little bit more about each other. We feel comfortable with one another,” he said. “What we’re doing here toLocal public officials show their support. day is gathering to make a statement; we can communicate with love, understanding, with compassion and tolerance, “he said. At one point, the Rabbi asked the veterans attending the ceremony to come up and stand with him. Saugus Police Chief Mike Ricciardelli, who spoke at the September rally, also participated in the Menorah Lighting ceremony, turning the first light on. Chief Ricciardelli said his department received numerous calls on the day of the anti-Semitic incident. “Fortunately, we haven’t had anything similar since then” Chief Ricciardelli said. After the ceremony, those who attended enjoyed coffee, apple cider and pastries at a table set up along the sidewalk to the Town Hall entrance.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2022 Page 3 In the Spirit of Giving Saugus Real Estate company owner credits his personal ties to the Fire Department with donation of 18 bikes to toy drive By Mark E. Vogler E ighteen Saugus kids whose families can’t afford to buy them much for Christmas this year will be receiving brand-new trail bikes as presents because of Keith Littlefield’s personal connections with the Saugus Fire Department. “We’ve been doing well in the business, so I wanted to give back and has been coordinating it ever since. “I asked Bill O’Malley if we could help, and I thought about doing the bikes,” Littlefield said. “I just figured it’s a good-sized gift – and not a board game,” he said. “It was just a few months ago Keith Littlefield (right) hangs with Saugus firefighters after dropping off 18 bicycles he recently donated to the Saugus Fire Department Christmas Toy Drive. Pictured from left to right are Capt. Cross, Lt. Sullivan, Lt. Blandini, Firefighter Ragucci, Firefighter On Probation Trainor, Firefighter On Probation Massone, Firefighter Cross and Lt. Mullen. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Keith Littlefield, owner of Littlefield Real Estate, has a special bond with the Saugus Fire Department. His dad and a brother are retired Saugus firefighters. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) to the kids in a unique way,” said Littlefield, who’s owned Littlefield Real Estate in Saugus since 2007. “Both my father and brother were Saugus firefighters, so that’s why I wanted to do something with the Saugus Fire Department Christmas Toy Drive,” Littlefield said in an interview this week. Littlefield’s dad is retired Saugus Firefighter Robert Littlefield, who was a member of the Saugus Fire Department for 29 years. Littlefield’s brother Kevin served 27 years as a Saugus firefighter before retiring. A few weeks ago, Littlefield made a phone call to Retired Saugus Fire Capt. Bill O’Malley, who initiated the toy drive 30 years ago that I was thinking about this. And after I made the call to Capt. O’Malley, it all came together pretty quickly,” Littlefield said. “Last Friday [Dec. 16] he called me with a list of 18 names from six or seven different families. I grabbed the bikes Saturday and Sunday, and now I’m delivering them to the Fire Department today [Wednesday, Dec. 21],” he said. Capt. O’Malley gave Littlefield a specific list for kids, from three SPIRIT | SEE PAGE 8 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-8 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only 2022 Saugus Holiday Tree Lighting celebration sponsored by WIN Waste Innovations Wishing you a happy, healthy holiday season. 100 Salem Turnpike, Saugus, MA 01906 winwastesaugus.com Wednesday Thursday Friday Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Private Parties Private Parties 4-11 p.m. Saturday 12-11 p.m. $9.00 $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com

Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2022 ASKS | FROM PAGE 1 is Saugus-related. Could be from your childhood or a holiday memory that sticks out with you this time of year. Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano My Christmas gift to the town would be Health, Wealth and Happiness for all. Christmas is a time for family and I’m looking forward to spending it with mine. 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 I’ve been blessed with four wonderful children, Cassandra, Gabriela, Sophia and Anthony Jr. Add to that my beautiful granddaughter Luciana and another one just months away and I’m the luckiest man alive. Holiday memory: I remember Christmas mornings with my sister Kathy and brothers Andy and Scott waking up to see everything we asked for and more under our tree and That’s what my wife Therese and I wanted to give to our chilSEASONS GREETINGS FROM SAUGUS: The Saugus Board of Selectmen and Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree gathered around the Christmas tree on the first floor of Saugus Town Hall. Sharing their holiday hopes and best wishes to town residents, were, pictured from left to right, Selectman Mike Serino, Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano, Selectman Corinne Riley, Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Debra Panetta, Selectman Jeffrey Cicolini and Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) dren. I’ve also enjoyed helping those less fortunate for years, something I hope to continue to do for years to come. God bless you all, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. 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We had one public meeting this year where ideas were shared, and we need to have additional meetings to discuss a plan for these properties. It was clear that there are no plans to sell these properties but to use these sites to benefit the Saugus residents. I think the discussion was excellent, but we need to continue the conversation to ensure the best decisions are made for each neighborhood and for all of Saugus. We need to continue to support our Police, Fire, and Schools. It is also important that our Town remains financially stable, maintaining our AA+ Standard & Poor’s ratings. I would also like to ensure that we remain a full-service community for our residents with no separate trash fee. Favorite memory: One of my favorite memories is the Christmas Eve parade several years back. My family was excited to pull the candy house, and my husband and son drove the truck, and my daughter and I handed out candy. We had the best time, waving – and stopping to talk to residents. I remember driving by some residents, who were so excited when we drove by where this was the highlight of their holiday season. I’ll never forget the smiles on their faces. I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Holidays!! Wishing everyone a happy and healthy New Year. God Bless. Selectman Jeffrey Cicolini There are many important matters for our town that are in process; as you know, one item we have been working on for some time is developing a plan to bring a dog park to our community. The dog park committee, for which I am chair, along with assistance from our Town Manager and a few town meeting members have been working diligently to identify plans for a location and final layout and design of a dog park. We had two community outreach sessions including walk-throughs at a couple of locations. Our residents expressed a strong desire for a dog park and it has been heard loud and clear and we made sure it was included in our recently updated master plan. We anticipate applying for grant funding in 2023 to pay for a large portion of the construction of the park. We have created an official “Friends of Saugus Dog Park, Inc.”, a corporation that is in the process of applying for non-profit status. This nonprofit will hold fundraisers and collect donations to support any remaining construction costs along with funding for the long-term maintenance and upkeep of the park. We are very excited to see the progress as this has required a lot of time, energy and effort for everyone involved. Holiday memory: As for a Christmas memory, I remember as a child the Christmas parade being such a big event in town. My dad’s close friend Billy Diotte was one of the key people to get it started. I remember how excited we all were to go down and take part in the holiday festivities. It is amazing to fast forward to today and see the same excitement exist not only in the younger generation but within my generation as well as those who are older than me. The parade, coupled with the holiday tree lighting and now the lighting of the Menorah are the type of events that unify our town and spread peace and prosperity. This is what makes Saugus a very special place to live. ASKS | SEE PAGE 5

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2022 Page 5 ASKS | FROM PAGE 4 Selectman Corinne Riley I feel that the best gift to give to the town is to continue moving forward with practical approaches to projects such as revitalizing Cliftondale Square to bring in better and more businesses, and a Westside fire station that we’ve been trying for years to accomplish. The community has spoken loud and clear that these are priorities, and I am proud that the community is involved with these projects, and that we’ve got a Board of Selectmen that are involving the community on important issues like these and others, and that we’re exploring funding options other than hitting the taxpayer again and again. Holiday memory: Having been lucky enough to have lived my childhood in Saugus with my mom, dad and my brother I have so many memories. I remember the Christmas concerts we had at the Sweetser School. I remember the kids’ Christmas parties that were in St. Margaret’s hall. The decorations down Cliftondale Square were unbelievable. I remember caroling and one of my favorite memories was dancing for Miss June’s Dance Studio in Odd Fellows Hall next to the 5 and 10, and going to the nursing home and performing in the hallway for the people that were there at Christmas time. Some things have changed but I enjoy making new memories with my children and grandchildren. Everyone have a wonderful Christmas season, Happy holidays and a healthy 2023! no Way. My father came from a family of nine, so you can imagine how much fun it was for me as a kid during those times. I want to take this time to wish everybody a Merry Christmas and have a wonderful day with family and friends. School Committee Chair Vincent Serino As a member of the Saugus School committee, my Christmas gifts to the town would be a pay increase for all teachers, paraprofessionals, and support staff in our school district. I would also gift them more help in the classroom. With the growing enrollment and classroom sizes getting larger Saugus teachers and support staff need more help. I would also gift the parents and caregivers better communication from the district. We need to find better ways to let the stakeholders know what is happening and to give them a voice in their student’s education. Holiday Memory: As far as a Saugus Christmas memory or story. I remember being a young kid and going to everybody’s house both family and friends on Christmas eve. We would walk from house to house in our neighborhood around Bristow Street. Everyone had plenty of food and holiday cheer. After we would go home and listen on the radio to where Santa’s sleigh was. This is the time of year to spend time with your family and friends. I want to wish Saugus a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. about the safe and supportive district we’ve been building. Holiday Memory: Best Saugus Christmas memory? The Santa Parade! It runs right past my house on Forest Street. Both sides of my family are from Revere, and they always had big parties around the holidays, but we never wanted to miss the parade, and everyone came to us. The volunteers who worked so hard on it over the years gave us a lifetime of memories, and now my daughter is the one watching for Santa the second it gets dark out on Christmas Eve. daughter has found an amazing community in the Belmonte Steam Academy. As a new School Committee Member, I have found many allies in town who have been willing to support my journey and guide me to success. 10% Off Senior Discount! SNOW BLOWER SALES, SERVICE & REPAIRS Pickup/Delivery Available 1039 BROADWAY, REVERE WWW.BIKERSOUTFITTER.COM AUTOTECH School Committee Member Leigh Gerow School Committee Member Leigh Gerow Two issues I’m going to be focusing on in the New Year are Transportation and After School Enrichment. I hope to support the progress to ensure that proper transport is available to students and families who need it. In addition, to help foster the current After School program we have in place and allow it to continue to grow so that students have a safe place to be during after school hours. Holiday Memory: This time of year I’m reminded of how welcome the people of Saugus have made me feel. Not being a native of Saugus, folks have embraced my family as their own. My Get your vehicle Winter Ready! We Offer A Complete Safety Check! • Coolant Special with Oil Change • Top Off All Fluids Gt hil Wit Rd • Synthetic Blend Oil Change Only $79.95 2005 JAGUAR S-TYPE Loaded with Power Options, Excellent Condition, Clean Title, Only 92K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! $5,995 Easy Financing Available! (Most vehicles) 2013 KIA SOUL Loaded with Power Options, Sun Roof, Heated Seats, Remote Starter, Clean Title, Only 86K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! $8,450 (781) 321-8841 • (617) 571-9869 1236 EasternAve • Malden EddiesAutotech.com Vehicle! We Pay Cash For Your DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! Cold Hard Cash for Your Vehicle! 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My gift to the town this year is to work really hard behind the scenes to give our educators and support staff the pay and resources they need to do their jobs well, and to support students and families by communicating well

Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2022 The COVID-19 Update Town reports 56 newly confirmed cases; no new deaths By Mark E. Vogler T here were 56 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases in Saugus over the past week through Wednesday (Dec. 14). The new cases reported by the state Department of Public Health (DPH) over the past week increased the overall total to 10,272 confirmed cases since the outbreak of the global pandemic in March of 2020, according to Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree. This week’s total was an increase of 17 over the number of newly confirmed cases reported last week. The r e we r e no new COVID-19-related deaths over the past week, as the death toll remained at 100. “Our hearts and prayers go out to those families affected by this health pandemic,” Crabtree said. THIS WEEK ON SAUGUS TV Sunday, Dec. 25 from 9–11 p.m. on Channel 8 – “Sunday Night Stooges” (The Three Stooges). Monday, Dec. 26 all day on Channel 8 – “Movie Monday” (classic movies). Tuesday, Dec. 27 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 9 – Board of Appeals Meeting from Dec. 19. Wednesday, Dec. 28 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 9 – School Committee Meeting from Dec. 15. Thursday, Dec. 29 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 8 – PlanHoliday Happenings & Blessings Town gears up for Christmas Eve Parade By Mark E. Vogler ning Board Meeting from Dec. 15. Friday, Dec. 30 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 9 – Board of Selectmen Meeting from Dec. 13. Saturday, Dec. 31 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 22 – SHS Girls Basketball vs. Arlington from Dec. 21. Saugus TV can be seen on Comcast Channels 8, 9 & 22. For complete schedules, please visit www.saugustv. org. ***programming may be subject to change without notice*** Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? Call Dennis at (857) 249-7882 for details. he town’s Christmas Eve Parade is ready to roll; with the help of Parade Coordinator Brian Cross, heading up an army of volunteers, Saugus fire, police and other emergency crews will be involved with the event that’s been a popular crowd pleaser for locals, going back several decades. The parade is set to start tomorrow (Christmas Eve, Dec. 24) at 6 p.m. from the Central Fire Station on Hamilton Street and will finish on Central Street in Saugus Center at 9 p.m. Santa Claus will receive an T escort from the police and fire departments. “Santa would like to see as many children as possible, so listen for the sirens and come out and greet Santa as he passes by,” says Buddy the Elf in a note on the parade that was recently released. The parade route is posted on the Saugus Christmas Parade Facebook Page (https:// www.facebook.com/saugussantaparade/). Here are some other holiSanta’s Parade Route: The route for the town’s Christmas Eve Parade was recently released. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) day-related activities: Cliftondale Congregational Church at 50 Essex St. will hold its annual Candlelight Christmas Eve Service on Saturday, Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. (street parking only). A Christmas morning service will be held at 10:45 a.m. (parking lot and street parking available). Regardless of where you are on your faith journey, or how festive or not you’re feeling this holiday season, we invite you to be encouraged by the real hope, peace, joy and love of Christmas. A trusted family name combined with exceptional craftsmanship & professionalism. Call for a consultation & quote. 64 Years! • Vinyl Siding • Carpentry Work • Decks • Roofing • Replacement Windows • Free Estimates • Fully Licensed • Fully Insured

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2022 Page 7 “The Old Sachem” Change In My Lifetime By Bill Stewart I ’ve lived most of my life in Saugus. I was born very near where the Senior Center is today. My parents brought us to Lynn, where I did the first grade in the Tracy School. I was out of town when I served in Japan with the U.S. Army, and when Polly and our family returned to Lynn until we could afford a house in East Saugus. Not very much changed in my living place, SAUGUS. But there have been big changes to the town outside of my living here. The town has changed in the last 80 years of my life since I was eight years old. Let’s start with the home. I was brought up on Cliff Street at the top of Henshit Mountain, the cliff area across from the Veterans School. Winters were great. Snowplowing was not much as the streets up there were dirt. We could go down to Laconia Avenue, or the other direction to Central Street. There was little traffic so it was pretty safe. And bicycling was easy going down but a drudge going up. There were a lot of schools in Saugus and far less population than today. I went to the Felton, grades two to six, where the Senior Center is today. There also were grammar schools on Essex Street, the Ballard in East Saugus, the Robie in the Center, and a school in North Saugus. We had two junior highs, on the Center at the intersection of Central and Winter, that faced East Denver, and another in Cliftondale Square. My high school was later torched, but it existed for me at the intersection of Winter and Central. We, and I mean nearly all students, walked to school each day; rain or snow was rarely cause for cancellation, and we on the hill had an easy trip down via paths through the woods, but troubles going home. A singular advantage for us students close to the junior and senior highs: We were allowed to go home for lunch. I don’t remember about the students at the school level who were close to the school, but we on the hill would go across East Denver, up the small hill and sit and smoke cigarettes starting at 13, continuing through high school, and pointing out to classmates what we were doing. We were the elite group. The other elite high school group was North Saugus students, who were bussed. But more about these times. We had churches in Saugus. I was, and continue to be, a United Methodist. We had five Methodist churches in town: Cliftondale, East Saugus, Main Street just off the Center, one each in Lynnhurst and North Saugus. The Cliftondale is still Methodist, but Brazilian and the members are from out of town. We had a Baptist and two Congregational, one in the cen“The Old Sachem,” Bill Stewart ter and another in Cliftondale, and a St. John’s Episcopal in the center. There was an independent protestant church out near where Lowe’s is today and a very few other independents. There were two Catholic churches in town: St. Margaret’s in Cliftondale and Blessed Sacrament on Central Street at the intersection of Church Street. The new Blessed Sacrament was built while I was a youngster, and the old building is now used for group activities. The kids from the hill had the fun of working for the carpenter Gustafson, who reconditioned the old Blessed Sacrament, and we worked for fun, not for wages, learning carpentry along the way. Another was the change in marketing. We had milk delivery and ice for our chest up on the mountain every couple of days. The ice wagon was pulled by a horse. We also had a vendor who sold clothes from a wagon and took orders for delivery on the next trip. This was much more convenient than a trip to the department stores in Lynn. We had many small stores in Saugus with a small supermarket in Saugus Center and Walkey’s Market in Cliftondale. Eventually Cogliano’s Market appeared during my teenage years. My mother used Werhlen’s Market on Central Street and usually called down to Werhlen’s on what she wanted; then I would go down the hill, most of the year using a cart to carry the load back up the hill, but a sled when the streets were covered with ice or snow. But now to the biggest change in 80 years: automobiles and trucks. Trucks were much smaller as they had to navigate the dirt roads all over town and snow in the winter. We could have the joy of telling truckers how to get up and down Churchill Street, then watch them get blocked by the large stones that blocked the roadway. There was also Tontaquon Avenue running south to north but blocked by an undeveloped hill with trees and rocks. We could direct trucks to the wrong side and watch them get frustrated. That was a form of play for the hillers of my day. The increase in autos is a significant change to the town. During my early years, families had a single car, used by the father to drive to work, and by the mother on weekends for shopping or entertainment. This meant that the roadways were pretty safe to walk in when snow or garbage lined the walkway; not always sidewalks existed. The Second World War had restraints on gas usage, and families had coupons for purchasing gas, because the wars in Europe and Asia required great quantities of gasoline to continue the battles. In the late forties and early fifties, families had the wherewithal to purchase a second vehicle to be used by mothers for shopping and nearby travel. Streets were still mostly quiet except for weekends or holidays during this period until the later sixties. Then families who could afford another for the oldest child, or the youngster working to obtain the price, increased the traffic. Now things started to cluster. Students drove to the high school, creating traffic jams and accidents. People were not used to the traffic and accidents swelled. We had a hospital in East Saugus to take care of the townies who had babies or medical requirements. Now you who later moved to or grew up in Saugus have an idea what the town was like in the forties and fifties. If you want interesting information, ask a long time Saugonian what their time was like growing up in town. I’m sure many others who spent their childhood in town can give you additional information on lifestyle and the changes brought about by time. (Editor’s Note: Bill Stewart, better known to Saugus Advocate readers as “The Old Sachem,” writes a weekly column about sports.) OUR OFFICE HAS MOVED TO 519 BROADWAY, EVERETT SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: Rocco Longo, Owner WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM

Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2022 Saugus boys top Vikings, lose in overtime at Lynn Tech By Greg Phipps So far through three games, the Saugus High School boys’ basketball team is looking like a postseason-caliber squad. The Sachems looked strong by beating the Winthrop Vikings in their home opener last Friday and just fell short in an overtime loss on the road to a very good Lynn Tech team on Monday. In last Friday’s 65-55 win over the Vikings, the Sachems found themselves trailing 1715 after one quarter but they proceeded to get things rolling in the second quarter. Saugus outscored the visitors 21-9 in period two - helped along by three-pointers from Chris Flynn and Max Anajjar - to build a 36-26 lead at halftime. The Sachems added to the double-digit advantage, which reached 17 points by the middle of the fourth quarter. Winthrop made one last push to get back in the contest, closing within nine with just over two minutes left. But the Sachems were able to hang on for the victory. Senior guard Ben Tapia-Gately finished a team-high 23 points for Saugus while Isaiah Rodriguez finished in double figures with 13. Anajjar and Flynn also hit the double-digit plateau by scoring 11 points each. On Monday, Saugus got caught up in a back-and-forth battle at Lynn Tech and came within 30 seconds of escaping with a win. But the host Tech squad hit two clutch free throws in the final seconds of overtime to emerge victorious, 62-61. The Sachems trailed by eight points after the first quarter before fighting back to take a 25-24 lead at the half. From 7th Grade Travel team notches 3 wins The Saugus Travel 7th Saugus’s senior guard Ben Tapia-Gately scored a teamhigh 23 points in a home win against Winthrop last Friday. He also led the team with 18 in an OT loss at Lynn Tech on Monday. Saugus’s Isaiah Rodriguez scored 13 points in last Friday’s home-opening win over Winthrop. there, it was a nip-and-tuck affair with neither team able to pull away, as the contest eventually went to an OT session. “Every time we got a five or six point lead in the second half Lynn Tech kept battling back and found a way back in it,” Saugus head coach Joe Bertrand said after the game. “We just didn’t make timely shots and that was the difference.” Tapia-Gately netted 18 points to lead the Sachems, who fell to 2-1 on the season. Josh Osawe reached double digits with 15 points and Anajjar collected 11 points. Saugus hosted Lynnfield on Thursday (after press deadline) and will take part in the David Green Memorial Holiday tournament at Winthrop on Dec. 28-29. Grade boys ’ basketball team opened the season with three wins by defeating Swampscott, Hamilton-Wenham and Winthrop. Center Ryan Dupois’s strong inside presence led the way as he scored 20 points in each of the first two contests. In the third victory over Winthrop, point guard Michael Fronduto erupted for 31 points, many of those coming on shots from three-point land. He nailed three straight treys late to cement the win. Though Fronduto and Dupuis have led the charge offensively, the outside shooting of Rylan Bierenbroodspot and Ryvr Vargas have solidified a balanced attack for Saugus. The inside game has been enhanced by the play of Edvin Rovcanin and Christian Kennedy. Forward Miles Davis has been an effective penetrator to the hoop, and Michael Casoli, Philip Mirisola, and Cam Nguyen have played great defense. The team is coached by Saugus High varsity coach Joe Bertrand and travel director John Furey. SPIRIT | FROM PAGE 3 years old to age 16. Twelve were boys; the rest were girls. “The list of kids was specific to the bikes we picked up, along with the color and the size,” he said. Littlefield Real Estate, with 18 agents, has an office at 38 Main St. in Saugus and another office in Lynnfield. Littlefield, who was born in Saugus and spent most of life in town, moved to Lynnfield about six years ago. He and his wife Karen have two daughters: Khloe and Kasey. Littlefield said he’s satisfied with the way things worked out with his company’s involvement in the toy drive this year and looks forward to participating again. “Next year, with more organizing, we could make it an even bigger event,” Littlefield said. “I can see us getting double and triple the amount of bikes,” he said.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2022 Page 9 Sachem girls fend off Triton for 2nd win By Greg Phipps Coming off a 34-point loss last Friday at Winthrop, the Saugus High School girls’ basketball team was looking for a comeback effort against the visiting Triton Regional Vikings Monday evening at the Saugus High gym. The Sachems got the effort they were looking for, as they lost a lead but regained control late in an eventual 43-35 victory. The win upped Saugus’s early-season record to 2-1 and head coach Mark Schruender was pleased with the composure his team showed late in the game. “The great thing about the game was that we gave away a lead in the fourth quarter and never panicked,” he said. Schruender also cited the defenSaugus guard Peyton DiBiasio heads off a Triton ball handler on Tuesday. was able to reverse course and end up a eight-point victor. Coming back from an injury, guard Peyton DiBiasio finished with a teamIn last week’s season-opening 36-33 home win over Swampscott, Ella Castle was the leading scorer with 12 points. BremSaugus’s Jessica Bremberg runs up against two Triton defenders while driving to the basket in Tuesday’s home win. (Advocate photos by Greg Phipps) Saugus forward Devany Millerick reaches out to save a loose ball while teammate Ashleen Escobar backs up the play in Tuesday’s contest against Triton. sive performance, calling out the efforts of Madison Botta and Jessica Bremberg. The Sachems finished with 17 steals in the game, the second most they’ve had in a game over the last three seasons. “I really liked our effort and anticipation on defense,” he said. Saugus saw an 11-point lead slip away in the second half but high 15 points, followed by Ana Silva with eight. In last Friday’s 54-20 loss at Winthrop, Ashleen Escobar was the lone Sachem to reach double figures. She ended up with 10 points and Taylor Deleidi netted seven in the defeat. The Sachems resume action at a holiday tournament at Revere High School on Dec. 29-30. The Real Gift… Is Time With Those You Love. Happy Holidays! We enjoy our time with our families and friends. We hope you will too. We’ll be closed Saturday, December 24th AND Monday, December 26th in observance of the holiday. As always, you can access your accounts using our ATMs and Online & Mobile Banking. Thank you! berg added seven points, Escobar six, and Silva four. Ashleigh Moore grabbed seven rebounds and Devany Millerick dished out three assists. In gauging his team’s expectations this season, Schruender said it’s still very early but the team chemistry appears to be good. “Myself and the assistant coaches thoroughly enjoy coming to the gym each day,” he observed. “[The players] are a hardworking and coachable group. It will be exciting to see how much they improve during the course of the season.” Saugus’s Madison Botta penetrates to the basket against Triton on Tuesday.

Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2022 State Rep. Wong sponsors Christmas Party at the Senior Center By Tara Vocino A pproximately 150 people attended Tuesday’s Christmas party, sponsored by State Rep. Donald Wong, at the Senior Center. Seniors enjoyed beef stew or ham sandwiches alongside dessert by J. Pace & Son. Approximately 150 people attended Tuesday’s Christmas Party at the Senior Center. Veterans Early Learning Center kindergartners sang Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Seated, pictured from left to right: Renee O’Donnell, Elaine Jebali and Miriam Cianciulli. Standing, pictured from left to right: Helen and George Fahey as well as Cathy McCarthy. Standing, pictured from left to right: Laura Annese, Annette Annese, Gloria Johnson. Seated, pictured from left to right: Margie Rota and Salvatore Messina. Standing, pictured from left to right: Ronald Alcott and Deborah Billings. Seated, pictured from left to right: Danielle LeBlanc, Pauline Harriman, and Judy Ukleja. Seated, pictured from left to right: Deborah Mahoney, Serena Joice and Carl King. Standing, pictured from left to right: Senior Center Director Laurie Davis, Marsha Golden and Donna Whittemore-Farris. Pictured from left to right: Charles Zapolski, Bob Palescha, and Board Of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano. Standing, pictured from left to right: Lorraine Lewis and Lydia Collier. Seated, pictured from left to right: Annette Slocomb, Kathy Murphy and Faith Barrow during Tuesday’s Christmas party at the Senior Center, sponsored by State Rep. Donald Wong. Seated, pictured from left to right: Charlene Kent and Fran Kramich. Standing, pictured from left to right: Marie Halstead, board of selectmen member Corinne Riley, State Rep. Donald Wong, Jeanetsa Smallman, Leslie Deland, Irene Souper and Henrietta Belyea. Veterans Early Learning Center teacher Kristy Baker led students in song. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2022 Page 11 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Good Morning, Saugus! Best wishes to all our readers for the happiest of holidays of your faith. In this week’s issue, we asked each of the selectmen and School Committee members what they would present to the town as a Christmas present – if it’s within their power to do so. As editor of The Saugus Advocate for six years and nine months now, I offer my own present for the town – a renewed commitment to offer our readers an interesting and informative newspaper which always strives to be a force of good in the community – seeking to spotlight town people and events that lead to the betterment of Saugus. Our primary task is to provide useful information that keeps residents informed on important issues that affect the community as a whole and residents individually. We feel it’s important to shine a light on town and local government – including public schools, the town’s chief employer and the agency that affects the most lives in the community on a daily basis – when things break down and when the government needs to step up to address various challenges or problems. At the same time, we think it’s important to shine a public light on the many great things that are happening here, whether by individuals or groups. I recently turned 70 and I’m finishing my 50th year as a newspaper journalist since I began my career during my junior year at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, working weekends in the Northampton news bureau of The Springfield Union and filing stories I developed while living on campus during the week. My personal Christmas present to the people of Saugus is that I will continue to work hard to provide Saugus a well-balanced and respected hometown newspaper as long as my publisher wants to keep me as the editor. I have no immediate plans to retire. I’ve told close friends and colleagues that I will continue reporting, writing stories and headlines, taking photos and editing stories relevant to Saugus as long as I am blessed with good health. Whether it’s five to 10 more years – or longer – I plan to continue doing what I’m doing, as long as there’s a place for a real newspaper (not online paper) in Saugus. We are Saugus’ hometown newspaper. We are the only newspaper that covers Saugus people and events exclusively. Looking ahead to the year 2003, one of my top goals is to provide topnotch coverage of the town’s biennial elections – which includes the five-member Board of Selectmen, the five-member School Committee, the 50-member Annual Town Meeting and the Housing Authority. Another goal is to become more relevant to our readers, as we look to improve various areas of the paper and maybe add some new features. Right now, I am blessed to have people like Laura Eisener (“Saugus Gardens”), Bill Stewart (“The Old Sachem” columnist who writes about sports), Joanie Allbee (photos/essays/ articles), Jay DeMarco (“Small Saves” cartoon), Janice Jarosz (articles and photos), Tom Sheehan (articles) and “The Sketch Artist” as a core of nonpaid frequent contributors who help make “The Saugus Advocate” the paper that it is. And, of course, we have part-time staffers Tara Vocino (who takes photos and writes human interest stories) and Greg Phipps (who covers Saugus sports). And publisher Jim Mitchell oversees the paper as it’s put to bed in Everett on Thursdays. So, a lot of hard work goes into putting out the paper every week. So, I feel honored to coordinate our coverage and collaborate with our paid staffers and unpaid contributors to put out the paper every week. Year in Review For next week’s (Dec. 30) edition of The Saugus Advocate, we plan to put together our annual “Year-In-Review” issue. In past years, we have invited the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee to pick what they think are the top stories of the year. We will still do that. But, at the same time, we welcome similar input from our readers. If you feel like weighing in on the year 2022 as it relates to Saugus, email us a letter to mvoge@comcast.net by Tuesday, Dec. 27. Tell us what you think was the top story of the year and offer a brief reason. And also list some runner-up stories that you think were major news in Saugus during 2022. About The Saugus Advocate We welcome press releases, news announcements, freelance articles and courtesy photos from the community. Our deadline is noon Wednesday. If you have a story idea, an article or photo to submit, please email me at mvoge@ comcast.net, or leave a message at 978-683-7773. Let us become your hometown newspaper. The Saugus Advocate is available in the Saugus Public Library, the Saugus Senior Center, Saugus Town Hall, local convenience stores and restaurants throughout town. Candlelight Church Service in Cliftondale Debbie Hoyle of Cliftondale Congregational Church at 50 Essex St. wants residents to know the church will hold its annual Candlelight Christmas Eve Service tomorrow (Saturday, Dec. 24) at 7 p.m. (street parking only). A Christmas morning service will be held at 10:45 a.m. (parking lot and street parking available). Regardless of where you are on your faith journey, or how festive or not you’re feeling this holiday season, we invite you to be encouraged by the real hope, peace, joy and love of Christmas. Food Pantry notes: The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry will be open on Friday, December 23 from 9:30-11 a.m. for those in need of food assistance. The food pantry will then reopen on Friday, January 6 from 9:3011 a.m. We will be closed on December 30 in observance of the holiday. This week’s “Shout Outs” We received two “shout outs” this week from our loyal readers. Sue Fleming offered these words of praise to fellow Saugonians: “I would like to give a Shout Out to everyone involved in the Menorah Lighting at Town Hall on Monday. It was a beautiful ceremony and it should make us all remember that we are One! I appreciated the honoring of the Veterans who were present to follow up on Wreaths Across America last Saturday. Thank you to the Town of Saugus for all the great things that happen here. Have a very Merry Christmas!” Joanie Allbee noted the noble actions of Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Debra Panetta, who went to great lengths – and miles – to attend this past Monday’s (Dec. 19) lighting of the Menorah on the front lawn of Saugus Town Hall. “Hello. I’d like to give a shout out for Debbie Panetta! “She had a non refundable vacation planned months ahead, however when she heard of the Lighting ceremony of our new Menorah beautifully placed at Town hall front lawn; she interrupted her vacation plans just GUESS WHO GOT SKETCHED? If you know the right answer, you might win the contest. In this week’s edition, we continue our weekly feature where a local artist sketches people, places and things in Saugus. Got an idea who’s being sketched this week? If you do, please email me at mvoge@comcast.net or leave a phone message at 978 683-7773. Anyone who identifies the Saugonian sketched in this week’s paper between now and Tuesday at Noon qualifies to have their name put in a green Boston Red Sox hat with a chance to be selected as the winner of a $10 gift certificate, compliments of Hammersmith Family Restaurant, 330 Central Street in Saugus. But you have to enter to win! Look for the winner and identification in next week’s “The Sounds of Saugus.” Please leave your mailing address in case you are a winner. (Courtesy illustration to The Saugus Advocate by a Saugonian who goes by the name of “The Sketch Artist”) for the sole reason of attending. Debbie states ‘I really care about everything that happens in my Town, I love Saugus!’ “The Rabbi said it’s the action behind the words that are the true meaning and Debbie’s actions spoke forth plenty of goodness and kindness in example of the Menorah lights shining brightly for Chanukah. “The Menorah lighting is about the light overcoming the darkness. The Menorah ‘lamp’ lighting ceremony was sentimentally done and Ruthie Berg lit the first candle of Chanukah.” Want to “Shout Out” a fellow Saugonian? This is an opportunity for our paper’s readers to single out – in a brief mention – remarkable acts or achievements by Saugus residents or an act of kindness or a nice gesture. Just send an email (mvoge@ comcast.net) with a mention in the subject line of “An Extra Shout Out.” No more than a paragraph; anything longer might lend itself to a story and/or a photo. We have a winner! Congratulations to Kevin Wildman for making the right identification in last week’s “Guess Who Got Sketched” Contest. Kevin is one of several readers answering correctly. But he was the only one to have his name picked in a drawing from the green Boston Red Sox cap. Here’s the correct answer, offered by the person who goes by the name of The Sketch Artist: “The answer to last week’s sketch was D.J. Brian Cross. Brian was front and center playing tunes to add to the atmosphere of festivities at the Annual Tree LightTHE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 12 —Cont est— CONTEST SKETCH OF THE WEEK

Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2022 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 11 ing Ceremony. This is Brian’s third year as the D.J. However, he’s been on the scene throughout his years as a Saugonian. Brian is a Saugus High Graduate of 2012. He can be seen as a helping hand in many Fundraising Events and volunteer efforts. “He has a charismatic personality befitting a D.J. Position. “Brian has also been coordinating the Saugus Christmas Parade ceremony since 2014. “As Brian kept the music flowing forth, he was open to taking personal requests. “His music was most enjoyable as people strolled about welcoming in the 2022 Christmas season. Thank you for the music! “Yours Truly, “The Sketch Artist” Two weeks of holiday trash delays The Town of Saugus announced that trash and recycling collection will run on a one-day delay for the next two weeks in observance of Christmas and the New Year. Trash and recycling will not be collected on Monday, Dec. 26, due to the holiday. Collection will resume on a one-day delay on Tuesday, Dec. 27. The following week, trash and recycling will not be collected on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, due to the holiday. Collection will resume on a one-day delay on Tuesday, Jan. 3. 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. “First Day Hike” at Breakheart on Jan. 1 The next event at Breakheart Reservation sponsored by the DCR is the First Day Hike on New Year’s Day. It is a wonderful way to start the New Year. Please check newspapers and flyers for further updates. Other activities are being planned to include the famous Maple Sugaring event and a park cleanup when the weather improves. If you are interested in getting involved with the Friends Group, please call 781-233-1855 x19. Happy Holidays and look forward to seeing you at the Park. Legion breakfasts on Friday mornings Saugus American Legion Post 210 hosts its popular breakfasts from 8-9 a.m. on Fridays. The Legion requests a donation of $8 from those who are looking for a delicious meal at Legion Hall. The Legion also welcomes veterans who can’t afford the meal to enjoy a free breakfast. Bon appétit! Compost/Recycling Drop-Off Site Closed for Winter The Town of Saugus Compost/ Recycling Drop-Off Site closed for the winter season on Dec. 10. The site will reopen for recycling on the third Saturday of the month in January, February and March, weather permitting. Please contact Scott Brazis, Director of Solid Waste/Recycling, at 781-231-4036 with any questions. For more information about the Town of Saugus, visit www.saugus-ma.gov. What’s happening at the Saugus Public Library For schoolchildren looking for interesting projects and programs to participate in this fall, there’s plenty to do at the Saugus Public Library. There are also some very good programs offered for grownups, too. 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group on Zoom: (Editor’s Note: This program is a series that begins in January, but folks should register for as soon as possible if they wish to participate.) If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap or recently retired and looking for your “Encore Career,” this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking! The Massachusetts Library Collaborative’s 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group meets on Wednesday mornings via Zoom from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on the first and third week of each month, January–June 2023. For the convenience of those who cannot attend the morning sessions, the group will also meet on 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Register for either morning or evening sessions below. By registering for one morning session, you will also be registered for all other morning sessions. The same is true for the evening sessions. Each biweekly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, an experienced executive career coach. Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive, investment banker and entrepreneur and transitioned to executive coaching over 12 years ago. She has coached with Harvard Business School Executive Education programs and the Mass. Conference for Women., and she has been trained or certified in a variety of coaching models and assessment tools. Deborah has facilitated 50+ job seekers networking groups since 2016. The Tewksbury Library has partnered with libraries in Andover, Billerica, Chelmsford, Danvers, North Andover, Saugus, Shrewsbury, Westford and Wilmington (among others) to sponsor this group. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. Please register in advance from our online Events Calendar. A Zoom conversation with young adult author Maureen Johnson Wednesday, January 4,7-8 p.m. – enjoy a special evening with two of the country’s top young adult authors as Maureen Johnson (“Nine Liars”) is interviewed by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (“The Final Gambit”) in this Zoom webinar. Maureen Johnson is the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than a dozen young adult novels, including the Truly Devious series, the Shades of London series, “Suite Scarlett” and “13 Little Blue Envelopes.” Her collaborative books include “Ghosts of the Shadow Market” (with Cassandra Clare), as well as “Let It Snow” (with John Green and Lauren Myracle), which was also a hit feature film on Netflix. Maureen’s books have sold more than three million copies worldwide and have been published in more than 30 countries. She grew up in Philadelphia, graduated from the University of Delaware and has an MFA in Writing from Columbia University. Maureen lives in New York City with her husband and dog. Jennifer Lynn Barnes is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 20 acclaimed young adult novels, including The Inheritance Games trilogy, “Little White Lies,” “Deadly Little Scandals,” “The Lovely and the Lost” and The Naturals series. Jen is also a Fulbright Scholar with advanced degrees in psychology, psychiatry and cognitive science. She received her Ph.D. from Yale University in 2012 and was a professor of psychology and professional writing for many years. Hosted by the Tewksbury Public Library, in collaboration with dozens of Massachusetts public libraries. Please note this program is open to both adults and teens. NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 24 hours of the program. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. Please register in advance from our online Events Calendar. How do you make a Cat-apult? Join us on Saturday, January 7 at 10:30 a.m. to meet local guy Derek Forestier, who will be at the Saugus Public Library to talk about how he and his four friends – all skilled craftsmen – came to be stars on the Netflix show Making Fun!, a show where kids ask the guys to make outrageous items. Some of the fun projects Derek helped create were a guitar boat, a 12-foot dinosaur that spit tacos and a unicorn bicycle with a glittery surprise. Derek will talk about how TV shows are made, how they built the crazy ideas and how he came to be a celebrity while having fun with his friends. This is a free program, but registration is required. Call 781-2314168, ext. 3107 or visit our online Events Calendar. Join our Teen Advisory Board: first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Teen Room. The first meeting is Tuesday, January 3. Fifth grade and up. Meet with the Teen Librarian once a month to talk about what you’d like for programs and materials at the library. Your opinion matters! No registration required. Snacks provided! sauguspubliclibrary.org – 781231-4168. Just Sew! Saugonians are welcome to join a monthly sewing class for adults that is held the third Monday of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room of Saugus Public Library. The class covers basic topics like sewing buttons, hemming clothing and mending torn fabric and will move on to more advanced topics in the coming weeks. This class is free. (See sauguspubliclibrary.org) A neat teen group called Manga & Anime Club: By all accounts, it’s a lot of fun for kids in Grades 6 and up. So, if you are curious, check out the Teen Room. Chat with friends! Make crafts! Try Japanese snacks! Club meetings will continue on Saturdays through May from 10-11 a.m. They will be held on Jan. 7, Feb. 4, March 4, April 1 and May 13. Please sign up in advance; call 781-231-4168 or stop by the Reference Desk. (https:// www.sauguspubliclibrary.org/newmanga-anime-club.../ Saugus Public Library, 295 Central St., Saugus Mass. First Baptist Church presents “Can We Talk…” First Baptist Church Pastor Leroy Mahoney invites troubled people to join others in a special program called “Can We Talk … Community conversations on Trauma and Healing” the first Thursday of every month from 6 to 7 p.m. at Rev. Isaac Mitchell Jr. Fellowship Hall (105 Main St. in Saugus). “Join us as we gather in community to share our stories, thoughts and feelings about whatever you are going through,” Rev. Mahoney writes. “As always, it is a safe space to come together in community,” he says. Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus (Editor’s Note: The following info is from an announcement submitted by Julie Cicolini, a member of the Board of Directors for Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus.) Who we are: Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus (HS2) is a nonprofit group of volunteers who are helping to offset food insecurity in households. HS2 provides students/families who enroll in the program a supply of nutritious food for when school lunches and breakfasts are unavailable to them on weekends. How HS2 can help you: HS2 bags are distributed at Saugus Public schools on Fridays to take home. Bags include such items as peanut butter, canned meals/ soups/tuna/vegetables, pasta, fruit cups, cereal, oatmeal, goldfish, pretzels and granola bars. All food is provided to children free of charge. It is our hope these resources will support the health, behavior and achievement of every student who participates. To sign up go here to complete online form: https://forms.gle/gmMGguycSHBdziuE9 Want to partner with us: We would love to partner with organizations, sports teams, youth groups, PTOs, businesses and individuals to assist in feeding students of Saugus. To learn more about how you can partner with us, visit the Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus Facebook page or email us at HS2Saugus@ gmail.com. HS2 relies on donations to create take-home bags for a weekend full of meals. Checks can also be sent directly to: Salem Five C/O Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus, 855-5 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906. Online donations can also be made at: https://givebutter.com/ HealthySaugus New Year’s Eve at Kowloon Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Kowloon Restaurant with “the biggest and best and maybe the last” New Year’s Eve party. Wildfire Band and Vinyl Groove will perform live in concert along with DJ RMC. Dine, dance, and ring in the New Year with a light Kowloon buffet, Champagne toast and party favors. Doors open at 8 p.m., and entertainment kicks off at 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $75 per guest and $250 for tables of four guests. To order tickets, call 1-781-233-0077. Let’s hear it! Got an idea, passing thought or gripe you would like to share with The Saugus Advocate? I’m always interested in your feedback. It’s been six and a half years since I began work at The Saugus Advocate. I’m always interested in hearing readers’ suggestions for possible stories or good candidates for “The Advocate Asks” interview of the week. Feel free to email me at mvoge@comcast.net. Do you have some interesting views on an issue that you want to express to the community? Submit your idea. If I like it, we can meet for a 15- to 20-minute interview over a hot drink at a local coffee shop. And I’ll buy the coffee or tea. Or, if you prefer to continue practicing social distancing and be interviewed from the safety of your home on the phone or via email, I will provide that option to you as the nation recovers from the Coronavirus crisis. If it’s a nice day, my preferred site for a coffee and interview would be the picnic area of the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2022 Page 13 “Her ear’s ringing” Saugus mother says her daughter is bothered by noise at the Belmonte School By Mark E. Vogler B oard of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano wants Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree to review the concerns of a mother of a student at the Belmonte STEAM Academy who has been bothered by noise levels in certain areas at the school. “I’d like the manager to discuss it with the superintendent [School Superintendent Erin McMahon] and address it as soon as possible,” Cogliano said at Tuesday night’s meeting (Dec. 13). The superintendent referred the letter to the Town of Saugus because the Town has jurisdiction over school buildings. “If it’s a Town issue, it needs to be addressed. It’s something that doesn’t seem like it can be put off,” Cogliano said. Ashley Nichols wrote the following letter on behalf of her daughter. I am writing in regards to the high level of noise in the math, art, computer lab, and lunchroom. My daughter has come home several times this year complaining of headaches and her ear’s ringing. From my research it is happening on days that she had classes in one of these areas. When I picked her up today, she told me it was so bad today that the teacher couldn’t deliver her instructions. I am a former student of the Belmonte Middle School back in the 90’s so I am familiar with the noise level in the building. I have noticed during my visits to the school that tiles and ceilings have been replaced in the administrative and main office areas. I don’t understand why only a portion of the building was corrected. It seems to me that fixing the areas where the children are being taught should be the priority. The health and welfare of our children and teachers are being overlooked. I would like to be assured that we are sending our children into a building that is safe and healthy. Right now I don’t believe that we can say that with this high noise volume. I respectfully ask that you respond to assure me that this problem will be corrected.

Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2022 Saugus Gardens in the Fall Saugus Gardens in the Winter Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable By Laura Eisener H appy holidays to everyone! Many people are celebrating Christmas and Hanukkah this week, and bright lights are seen on the menorah at Town Hall as well as the tree in the rotary. Candles beam in windows along with lights on so many woody plants, evergreen and deciduous. ted plant I bought recently was confused by the unseasonably warm temperatures in my kitchen, and while it has several ripe berries, a few white bell-shaped flowers have also bloomed. The expected bloom time outdoors is usually May, although fluctuating temperatures may occasionally result in flowers in early to mid-fall as well. The deep green leaves sometimes turn burgundy in the fall, especially young foliage that emerged in summer – my indoor plant has some green leaves as well as some that have turned. My maternal grandmother, who lived near Saugus Center, loved wintergreen and always kept the pink Canada mint in all seasons. Many Saugonians will remember this pink candy made by Necco for so many years. She would also pick a leaf or berry of wintergreen and chew it if she encountered the plants in the woods. Pumpkin seeds are great favorites with the squirrels trying to fatten up for winter. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) Wreaths on doors, windows and the light posts in town were joined by many wreaths on veterans’ graves on Saturday. The Wreaths Across America event reminded me of my late cousin Carole Cook, who taught school in Jonesport, Maine, and spent much of November and December, along with many others in her town and surrounding area, making wreaths from balsam fir local to the area. Many of the wreaths hung along the East Coast of the United States originated in the northeast portion of Maine, especially Washington County, where Carole lived. A very lovely native plant of shady forest floors is the wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens), also known as checkerberry. I have recently seen it sold as an indoor holiday plant, where its deep green leaves and bright red berries display the colors of the season. The leaves and berries both have a strong wintergreen aroma, and the berries have been used as a flavoring for many years. You may see it occasionally under pines in Breakheart Reservation and other woods here as well as farther north. The little potA red twig dogwood in Lynnhurst is sparkling this season with blue and silver ornaments. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) Santa Claus presides over wreaths and kissing balls of fragrant balsam boughs at Little Brook Florist and Garden Center on Lincoln Avenue. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) Wintergreen is a native evergreen of the forest floor with bright red berries. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) While evergreens are usually front and center in our thoughts of wild decorations for Christmas, deciduous trees and shrubs can also add to the winter ambiance and be festive in their own way. Red twig dogwood, a shrubby relative of the flowering dogwood tree (Cornus florida) that has been very popular in gardens as a May blooming native tree, is known for its twigs that turn red in the winter. Two species, one native (Cornus sericea) and one from Asia (Cornus sibirica), are known for this decorative characteristic. In both species, the branches do not have vivid colors in the summer – when chlorophyll develops along with emerging leaves in the spring, chlorophyll also develops in the bark of the branches and covers the red pigments that stand out in late fall and winter. In addition to being valued as a garden plant, florists sometimes sell cut branches to use in outdoor arrangements for the holiday season. The white flowers in June are pretty but not particularly showy, and in September these plants have white fruit. Our native red twig dogwood, also sometimes called red osier dogwood, often grows along streams and rivers and does not mind soggy soil. It is sometimes planted on pond and stream banks for erosion control. Nurseries more often sell the Siberian species of red twig dogwood, also known as white dogwood (Cornus alba) for its flowers and fruits. The fruits can also be pale blue. Especially popular in gardens is a compact form with variegated leaves (white edged) called ‘Ivory Halo’ dogwood (Cornus alba ‘Ivory Halo’). A third species with reddish bark, which originated in Europe, is often grown in gardens on that continent but less often in the United States. That dogwood, called common dogwood or sometimes bloody dogwood (Cornus sanguinea) for the reddish tinge to the stems, also has white flowers in June, but the fruit is very dark purplish or black. Editor’s Note: Laura Eisener is a landscape design consultant who helps homeowners with landscape design, plant selection and placement of trees and shrubs, as well as perennials. She is a member of the Saugus Garden Club and offered to write a series of articles about “what’s blooming in town” shortly after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. She was inspired after seeing so many people taking up walking. This foxy character and his reindeer friend may be waiting for Christmas Eve on Lincoln Avenue. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener)

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2022 Page 15 OBITUARIES Alice Marie (D’Orazio) Mizzon O f Saugus. Formerly of Boxford, died on Sunday, December 18th. She was 61. Born in Winthrop and raised in Chelsea, Alice was the daughter of the late Joseph and Alice (Reynolds) D’Orazio. Alice loved to travel and spend time with her family. She had been a resident of Boxford for twenty years before moving to Saugus two years ago. Alice is survived by her son, John Mizzoni and his partner Hailey of NY; daughter, Cassie Mizzoni and her partner Alex of GA; partner, Carmen Gallo of ME; brother, Thomas D’Orazio and his wife Dolly of Stow; two sisters, Rose Linda D’Orazio and her partner Jim of Saugus and Catherine D’Orazio of Rowley; as well as many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends were invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus on Wednesday. A funeral was held from the funeral home on Thursday followed by a funeral mass in Blessed Sacrament Church, Saugus. Interment at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park in Peabody. In lieu of flowers, donations in Alice’s memory may be made to the Jimmy Fund at danafarber.jimmyfund.org. senault. Born and raised in Chelsea, Mr. Arsenault was the son of the late Arthur J. and Bernadette (Gaudet) Arsenault. A resident of Saugus for the past 57 years, he was a retired printer for Arthur D. Little where he worked for 40 years. Mr. Arsenault was also a Korean War U.S. Navy Veteran and enjoyed woodworking. Mr. Arsenault is survived by four children, Kathleen Morse of Billerica, Kim DeRousi and her husband David of Salisbury, Kelly Guarino and her husband Jack of Saugus and Paul Graham and his wife Kathleen of N. Reading; daughter-in-law, Dora Arsenault of FL; eleven grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; two brothers, P. Armand Arsenault of Peabody and Mark Arsenault of ME; two sisters, Joan Sarcia of Carlisle and Carol Phillips of Chelsea. He was predeceased by his son Keith Arsenault; brother, Rev. Raymond Arsenault SM; three sisters, Marie Cormier, Gloria Amerello and Marjorie Jaslowitz; and son-in-law, Glenn Morse. Relatives and friends were invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus on Monday. A funeral was held from the funeral home on Tuesday. followed by a funeral mass in Blessed Sacrament Church, Saugus. Interment in Riverside Cemetery in Saugus. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joseph’s memory may be made to the Joslin Diabetes Center at joslin.org. Brian M. Wilson O 18th f Saugus. Passed away suddenly on Sunday, December from a brief illness. He was 59. Born in Revere and a lifelong resident of Saugus, Brian was the son of the late Lester and Helen (Bell) Wilson. He was a devoted employee of Stop and Shop in - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 208 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141 Docket No. MI22A1038SJ Thais V. Picanco e Tosta, Plantiff v. Marcus V. De Araujo e Tosta , Defendant “Parent One” If applicable: , Defendant “Parent Two” SUMMONS on COMPLAINT FOR DEPENDENCY PURSUANT TO G.L.c. 119, § 39M To the above named Defendant: You are ordered to appear at the Middlesex Probate and Family Court for a hearing on this Complaint for Dependency Pursuant to G.L.c. 119, § 39M. Information about the hearing: Motion Date: 01/11/2023 Time: 09:00 AM Place: Www.Zoomgov.com/my/jbarbar Virtural Hearing call in: 1 646 828 7666 Meeting ID: 160 4273 7636 You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon: Mayra Christina Neimerck, Esq. whose address is: Mayra Christina Neimerck PO BOX 2319 Methuen, MA 01844 your answer, if any, to the complaint for which is herewith served upon you, within 7 days after service of this summons upon you, exclusive of the day of service. You are also required to file your answer to the complaint in the office of the Register of this Court at Middlesex Probate and Family Court, either before service upon plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorney, if represented by counsel, or within a reasonable time thereafter. Joseph Howard Arsenault O f Saugus. Died on Thursday, December 15th at the age of 90. He was the husband of the late Beverly (Maltais) ArWITNESS, Hon. Maureen H. Monks, First Justice of this Court. Date: November 14, 2022 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE December 23, 2022 Saugus and loved attending Saturday mass at Blessed Sacrament Church. Brian is survived by his siblings, Joann Cummings and her late husband Bob of Revere, Jack Wilson of FL, Betty Wilson of FL, Rosemarie Corbett and her husband William of Saugus, and Billy Wilson and his wife Lauren of Saugus; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother George Wilson. Relatives and friends are invited to attend an hour of visitation in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., Saugus on Tuesday, December 27th from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. followed by a funeral mass in Blessed Sacrament Church, 14 Summer St., Saugus at 10 a.m. For directions and condolences www.BisbeePorcella.com. In lieu of flowers, donations in Brian’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org. Pamela Lee (Landry) Strout O f Saugus. A lifetime resident of Saugus, MA, passed away surrounded by loved ones on December 15th, 2022, she was 79. She was the beloved wife of 64 years to Carl B. Strout of Saugus. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her three children: Lorna Cerbone of Boxford, Carl Strout and his wife, Judi, of Saugus, and Bonnie Zackular and her husband, Gary, of Saugus. She is the first daughter of the late Leo and Lorna (MacOrquodale) Landry of Saugus, and sister of the late Penny (Landry) and her OBITS | SEE PAGE 17 - 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. ES22P3630EA Estate of: ROBERT COCOROCHIO Also known as: ROBERT T. COCOROCHIO, SR., ROBERT J. COCOROCHIO, SR. Date of Death: 06/29/2022 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by: Robert Cocorochio, Jr. of Fontana, CA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Roberta Papadopoulos of Foxboro, 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 01/23/2023. 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 20, 2022 PAMELA A. CASEY O’BRIEN REGISTER OF PROBATE December 23, 2022

Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2022 Saugus Christmas Poetry From the desk of Tom Sheehan Editor’s Note: Saugus historian and book author Tom Sheehan wrote these two poems and requested to share them with Saugus Advocate readers to put them in the holiday spirit. Sheehan received this year’s “Person of the Year Award” during the 41st Annual Saugus Founder’s Day Celebration in September. Merry Christmas from Saugus When each tree is snowed upon each limb, when children lie sleeping waiting him, when Lily Pond gives up quick owl’s hoot and snow is crunching beneath my boot, know I walk here and think now of you who sometimes or not knew this view; who by this pond and this water wide may have walked here along its side; Your Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $150 per paper in-town per year or $200 per paper out-of-town per year. Name_________________________________________ Address_______________________________________ City_______________ State_______ Zip ____________ CC# _______________________________ Exp. _____ Sec. code____ Advocate (City):___________________ Clip & Mail Coupon with Credit Card, Check or Money Order to: Advocate Newspapers Inc. PO Box 490407, Everett, MA 02149 you find a character with “a broad face and a little round belly, / that shook when he laughed, like a bowlful of jelly”? 10. 10. 1. 1. In what 1726 book would you find humanoid animals called Yahoos? 2. 2. What famous author was the first woman to register to vote in Concord, Mass.? 3. 3. On Dec. 23, 1954, a team of surgeons at Boston’s Peter Bent Brigham Hospital performed the first successful organ transplant; what was the organ? 4. 4. The first national Christmas tree, in 1923, came from Vermont and was lit by what president? 5. 5. In what 1968 animated movie would you find a war between Pepperland natives and the Blue Meanies? 6. 6. The mythological yeti – or abominable snowman – derives from what mountain range? 7. 7. On Dec. 24, 1912, one of the country’s first public Christmas trees was lit where in Boston? 8. 8. When they first met, what fictional character said to a doctor, “How are you? You have been in Afghanistan, I perceive”? 9. 9. In what poem would On Dec. 25, 1830, the Best Friend of Charleston became the first of what kind of regularly scheduled transportation service in the country? 11. 11. 12. 12. Who originally recorded “Feliz Navidad”? The “Rabbi Small” mystery series by Harry Kemelman starts with “Friday the Rabbi Slept Late” – it is set in the fictional town of Barnard’s Crossing in what state? 13. 13. What religious group’s worship services include long periods of “expectant waiting” (silence)? 14. 14. On Dec. 26, 1982, what non-human was named Time Magazine’s Man of the Year? 15. 15. 16. 16. Whose portrait is featured on a new European coin this month? On Dec. 27, 1964, what group first appeared on “The Ed Sullivan Show,” singing “Come See About Me”? 17. 17. 18. 18. 19. 19. 20. 20. In what lake would you find Isle Royale? December 28 is National Card Playing Day; what was the previous name of the Jack? The Leaning Tower of Pisa has what function? On Dec. 29, 1852, in Boston, New Yorker Emma Snodgrass, 17, was arrested for wearing what? ANSWERS who one summer may have lately cast for bass or pickerel that quickly passed, or whose shorewide winds of December ilk dared touch your cheek with a dash of silk; or when plush leaves were turned to gold as pure-flung Autumn engaged its hold. Be sure all seasons of your younger grace walk beside me in this near-silent place, know I think, while Christmas spreads from angel’s top to children’s beds, of all my friends whom I correspond and wish visitation beside this pond. Come to Lily Pond again, to Saugus town where Christmas once was tender known, where we gather in childhood memories this pond’s air and smell and winter breeze, where all our younger lives were spent about the shores where curving went, and on the slickered ice we slickered flew fair to the Turnpike and out of view. Welcome Christmas back as it was then, the songs we sang, the friends we’ve been, the wishes springing now full on air, for you all the hopes the heart can bear. Merry Christmas. (Tom Sheehan and Jamie Sheehan) Merry Christmas, Friend May the day be bright and shiny, the winds come soft as a fox glove, the silence in early time of day prepare you for the ones you love. May music be sweetest sound you hear through the clutter of a special day, the drums though keep rolling, and horns, oh distantly on clouds, signal sweet array, Tom Sheehan being honored at Founder’s Day in September (Saugus Advocate file photo by Mark E. Vogler) and in background where music’s played, may you hear the softest old melodies, where humming is the most proper sound, locked up in the gifts you get, and the keys to a puzzle of proportioned grace, though dim when you start to resolve the constant clues set up most neatly in matter of square boxes, where you start out on tips and myriad cues, or you find a blue or a lovely shade of red, or glance at pencil tips so graced in pink, or a yellow hint from a flower’s heart or a lavender drawing you to the brink. Merry Christmas, dear girl of guts, and no ifs or ands or buts. 1. 2. “Gulliver’s Travels” by Jonathan Swift Louisa May Alcott 3. Kidney 4. Calvin Coolidge 5. “Yellow Submarine” 6. The Himalayas 7. Boston Common 8. 9. Sherlock Holmes (said to Dr. John Watson) “A Visit from St. Nicholas” by Clement Clarke Moore 10. Steam locomotive passenger train 11. José Feliciano 12. Massachusetts 13. The Quakers 14. The personal computer 15. King Charles III 16. The Supremes 17. Lake Superior 18. Knave 19. It is the bell tower of Pisa Cathedral. 20. Pants

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2022 Page 17 OBITS | FROM PAGE 15 surviving husband, Fred McGarry. Being the grandmother, “nanny,” to her 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren was the highlight of her life. Pam had many talents including sewing, quilting, and rug hooking. She enjoyed sharing her skills with others by teaching classes for many years at Saugus High School. When she wasn’t acting as the family seamstress, you could find her in the kitchen baking sweet treats. From homemade bread to her cinnamon “sticky buns,” there was nothing she couldn’t make from scratch. She was always doing for others, but when she did take time for herself, she was curled up with a cup of tea and a Debbie Macomber book. Pam’s memory will continue to live on in the hearts of those who were lucky enough to have known her, and the family she created will remain her greatest legacy. Her beautiful soul, warm smile, and bright blue eyes will never fade. In lieu of flowers or donations, Pam’s wishes were that you honor her by making memories with your own families. Carl M. Strout S augus - Carl M. Strout, age 62, passed peacefully surrounded by his devoted wife and loving children on Tuesday, December 20th, 2022. Carl battled his recent diagnosis of hereditary lung disease with grace and strength. He was the beloved husband of Judith T. (Lynch) Strout with whom he shared 40 years of marriage. In addition to his wife Judi, Carl is survived by his two children, daughter Nicole Cuddy and her husband Derek and son Michael Strout and his wife Stephanie (Traverse) Strout all of Saugus; four grandchildren, Julia, Jack, Hannah and Jason; Father Carl B. of Saugus; two sisters, Lorna Cerbone of Boxford and Bonnie Zackular and her husband Gary of Saugus. He was an adored Uncle to his four nieces and two nephews. Born on July 15, 1960 Carl was a lifelong resident of Saugus. He was the son of Carl B. and the late Pamela (Landry) Strout of Saugus. He worked as a plumber at General Electric for 20 years. Carl enjoyed riding his motorcycle, camping with friends and family, fishing, and snowmobiling. The many children in his life, most notably his grandchildren, lovingly referred to him as “Pop.” Spending time with his children and grandchildren was his greatest joy. SERVICE INFORMATION Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., SAUGUS on Thursday, December 29th from 4-7pm For directions and condolences www.bisbeeporcella.com. ~ HELP WANTED ~ Experienced Oil Truck Driver wanted. Hazmat and CDL required. Must present driver’s record history. Please send resume to: dina@angelosoil.com or call 781-231-3500 Frank Berardino MA License 31811 • 24 - Hour Service • Emergency Repairs BERARDINO Plumbing & Heating Residential & Commercial Service Gas Fitting • Drain Service 617.699.9383 Senior Citizen Discount 858855-GO-4-GLAS 55-GO-4O- -GLA LA Call now! 781 233 4446 LAS AS We follow Social Distancing Guidelines! CLASSIFIEDS

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Call Phil today at 978-233-1422 or phil@naprealtygroup.com Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma h a fu w th u o ro o with unit h unit u h a fu h a fu bath d leve ull b d le d ull b ull bath el o ound ound ul ba ve eve el o eve el o ul bath Would you like a compliment of wonderful neighborhood, space, and many amenities nearby? This private setting townhouse offers so much. The main level boasts an eat in kitchen, along with living room and 3 generous bedrooms on the second floor. the lower level or could also be categorized as the ground level offers a large family room or bedroom with a full bath. Did I mention washer and dryer in the units, 1 deeded parking, 1 car garage., transportation, nearby shops, and churches? 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