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 Marchei Family, ha a Safe and Blessed Christmas and Prosperous New Year!
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