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S BACK ON THE ICE: Just months after ending her collegiate hockey career with the Northeastern University Huskies in the Frozen Four tournament, Saugus’ Lily Brazis has recently gone on to play as a professional in the European Women’s Hockey League on the Graz99ers Huskies. Here’s Brazis in action last month. Please see inside for the story. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) Home of the Week Welcome Home to Lewis Lane Offered at $529,900 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate Formerly Carpenito Real Estate SAUGUS – 1st AD - Family-owned and caredfor for many years. This Cape Cod style home offers 6 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths. Spacious living room with electric fireplace, and wood flooring, eat-in kitchen leading to enclosed breezeway/sunroom, two bedrooms on 1st floor with wood flooring and two bedrooms on 2nd floor with carpeting. Family room in lower level with half bath, laundry area and walk-out. 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Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Veterans Council, Disabled American Veterans and American Legion jointly sponsored the award, representing the veterans of Saugus, Lynn and Wakefi eld. They packed into the VFW Post 2346 on Sept. 19 to celebrate Wong. “There wasn’t anything Donald wouldn’t do for us,” said John Macauda, commander of the Saugus chapter of the American Legion Post 210. “That includes every veteran organization in town.” A Saugus Republican who is not a veteran himself, 74-yearold Wong has worked to pass several pieces of legislation in the Massachusetts State House to support the veteran community in Saugus, from a law allowing taxpayers to donate to a relief fund supporting veterans to securing funding for the American Legion through the state budget. According to the United States Census Bureau, veterans make up around 5% of the town’s population, a higher number than the roughly 4% who are veterans across Essex County and Massachusetts. Before getting elected to the State House in 2011, Wong served as chairman of the Saugus Board of Selectmen. His family has been in Saugus for generations and owns Kowloon Restaurant, a Saugus landmark. Wong thought he was attending a celebration for a diff erent member of the community, until emcee Steve Castinetti, commander of the Saugus Veterans Council, gave a speech revealing the surprise. “It’s unbelievable,” said Wong in response. “I didn’t expect it.” ELECTION | SEE PAGE 2 Established 1978 Mid-grade Regular 4.05 4.60 5.99 $4.91 Full Service ULS $5.359 Order online at angelosoil.com Kerosene Now Available! 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Previously, gold star plates could not be used on commercial vehicles, but Wong sponsored an amendment allowing the practice. The amendment was part of the larger BRAVE act for vetState Rep. Donald Wong (R-Saugus) smiles and takes a photo of the crowd that gathered at the VFW Post 2346 for a surprise party to honor him for his years of dedicated service, support and advocacy on behalf of veterans and their families. (Photo to The Saugus Advocate by Siena Gleason) erans, passed in 2018. “That wasn’t just a bill,” said “WE’RE STILL HERE!” Since 1947 MALDEN AUTO BODY Book online: Maldenauto.com 49 Robin St., Everett, MA 617-389-3030 * Maldenab@yahoo.com Over 79 years of exceptional service! Massone Family Owned & Operated Castinetti. “Those plates represented a son who never came home.” Wong was presented with two additional citations — from the Massachusetts House of Representatives and the Executive Office of Veterans’ Services, or EOVS — honoring his commitment to veterans. Rep. Bradley Jones Jr., who presented Wong with the citation from the House at the September event, said he was a “staunch” advocate for the veteran community. “I have a POW/MIA chair outside my office, in no small part thanks to Donald’s effort to make sure it’s there,” Jones said. The empty chair signifies service members who have not returned home from war. There is one in the U.S. Capitol, but Jones made history in MassaMassachusetts House Minority Leader Bradley Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading), right, presents state Rep. Donald Wong (R-Saugus) a citation from the Massachusetts House of Representatives during the Sept. 19 surprise party honoring him. (Photo to The Saugus Advocate by Siena Gleason) chusetts for being the “First one in the State House,” he said. Jones also spoke of the upcoming election cycle, in which Wong is running for reelection against Democrat Peter Meaney. Jones implored the audience to keep Wong in office so he can continue to “fight” for the veteran community. 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The football team is working through injuries and signifi cant lineup changes, while the golf team has moved within one victory of a state sectional berth. Field hockey put together an unbeaten three-game stretch, and boys soccer earned its fi rst point of the season while showing signs of becoming increasingly competitive. FOOTBALL WORKS THROUGH INJURIES IN LOSS TO MEDFORD Saugus football continues to navigate a diffi cult stretch marked by injuries and lineup changes, with the Sachems falling to Medford, 33-0, last week. The injuries have forced Coach Greg Bluestein and his staff to reshuffl e personnel and schemes, with several players taking on unfamiliar roles during a short week of preparation. “Medford played well, and we had a lot of kids playing positions they had never played before,” Bluestein said. “It was a tall task for them to compete the way they, did and I’m proud of them.” Sophomore linebacker Isaiah Santiago provided one of the defensive bright spots, recovering a pair of fumbles. Santiago is part of a young Saugus group being asked to take on increased responsibilities The circumstances have also required veteran players to sacrifi ce their usual roles for the needs of the team. Seniors Dawin Camilo Grullon and Jacob Hunt, players more accustomed to getting touches, have moved to the line. Bluestein praised both the off ensive and defensive lines for their work and the leadership shown by players willing to change positions. “It’s not easy to have to change gears mid-season due to injuries, but I appreciate the way in which the kids have responded,” Bluestein said. With another short week of practice, Bluestein said the emphasis is on getting players comfortable in the new schemes and continuing to establish standards for the program. “The message in the locker room is to focus on the process and to set high standards moving forward that will help us grow as a program,” Bluestein said. “The seniors have been great and we as coaches are going to keep working to help them have the best season they can.” The Sachems will continue to take a long-term approach. “We’ll continue to run our own race and work to improve day by day,” Bluestein said. 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Vogler B ack in March, Lily Brazis’ collegiate hockey career ended when she and her Northeastern University Huskies teammates lost in the Frozen Four tournament. But the 22-year-old Saugus resident wasn’t ready to end her playing days on the hockey rink. And she still gets to wear a hockey uniform decorated with the head of a husky. Last month, she signed a one-year contract to play with the Graz99ers Huskies in the European Women’s Hockey League (EWHL). “I’ve been in Europe for three weeks now,” Brazis wrote in an email last week to The Saugus Advocate. “It’s a dream come true to keep continuing to play the sport I love, especially in Europe and getting to travel the world. I do not know what my future plans past this year are! Hopefully I will do well in the league and then go from there with future plans,” she said. The Graz99ers Huskies play their home games in Graz, Austria. Brazis is one of a handful of Americans playing on the team. She’s listed as a forward who also plays center. The Graz99ers Huskies expressed high expectations when they welcomed Brazis after her signing was confirmed on Sept. 11. “We’re pleased to welcome Lily Brazis to the Huskies!” the team declared in an Instagram post and on its Facebook Page. “The fast and skilled forward joins us from Northeastern University, where she played NCAA Division I hockey. Lily will bring valuable experience, speed and skill to our offensive line. We’re looking Einstein – the genius – graces the Saugus Public Library By Joanie Allbee G eorge Capaccio’s Albert Einstein walked through the doors of the Saugus Public Library last week and never left his portrayal of Albert’s footsteps. For one hour, guests in the Community Room were taken back to Einstein’s Princeton, N.J. living room for an evening chat with the Nobel Prize-winning physicist. Guests were encouraged to ask Einstein questions as he humbly opened up about his past – including family and college choices – and with much laughter spread about. George’s storytelling captivated the audience and surprised forward to having you with us, Lily!” Brazis said she couldn’t Lily Brazis received this welcome from her new hockey team – the Graz99ers Huskies in the European Women’s Hockey League. She appears in her college uniform during playing days with the Northeastern University Huskies. wait to get started. In her second game, she asserted herself with two goals and an assist in 5-0 victory. Brazis has settled into a new chapter in her life and hockey career. “I am doing a lot of traveling in Austria and in other countries close by that I’m playing at in the rink,” she said. “My highlights so far are meeting my new team, and experiencing life overseas. It has been a blast so far and I can’t wait to see what else the future holds here!” Birthdays are special at the Senior Center them with interactive activities to explain Einstein’s theory of Relativity. At the end of his storytelling, Albert quietly asked the crowd again “is there anything else you would like to know about me?” And he accurately answered a few questions before ending his one-man performance to an appreciative and applauding crowd. George Capaccio thoroughGeorge Capaccio portrayed Albert Einstein at the Saugus Public Library last week, entertaining the audience with his professional storytelling “Relatively Speaking.” (Photo courtesy of Lisa LeJeune, Head Reference Librarian of Saugus Public Library) ly researched Albert’s life so he knew even the smallest idiosyncrasies about the genius who changed great men’s thinking and helped shape our world of science and mathematics. Capaccio captured Einstein’s mannerisms and essence as well as his candid appearance. SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS: The Saugus Senior Center recognized 20 residents who celebrated their birthdays collectively at the Senior Center last month. Pictured above are all the September birthday celebrants. From left to right: Front row: Leslie Deland, Carolyn Perry, Marie Boudreau, Doris Piwowarski, Eleanor Gallo, Cathy Strum, Pauline Agnew, Carol Scibelli and Anne Erickson; back row: Janette DeRosa, William Stewart, Roberta Perry, Marion Ravagini, Beverly Rossi, Bill Napier, Eleanor Alberghini, Joyce Barsotti, Joanne Dod, Bob Marchioni and Vincent Antoncucci. 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Leonard has now strung together a couple of victories, continuing a strong stretch after his key contribution from the No. 7 spot in the one-point victory over Winthrop. Arsenault, meanwhile, collected his fi rst individual win of the season against Salem. “The team is playing with confidence, and it shows,” Coach Dan Bertrand said. The turnaround has been signifi cant. With the postseason within reach, Saugus has an assist from Hannah Strout, while Ripley Deminski made four saves. Coach Julie Champigny credited the midfi eld and defense with reading Triton’s crosses and intercepting opportunities before transitioning to the attack. The Sachems followed with another dominant performance, shutting out Peabody, 4-0. Strout scored twice, while Arsenault and Picardi added goals. Ripley Deminski needed just one save to preserve the Gerry Coach Joe Bertrand, Artie O’Leary, Trey Riley and Coach Dan Bertrand. already more than doubled its win total from last season. FIELD HOCKEY PILES UP GOALS, SHUTOUTS Saugus field hockey combined plenty of off ense with strong defensive play during an impressive three-game stretch. The Sachems rolled to an 8-0 victory over Malden, with Angelina Dow recording a hat trick. Teaghan Arsenault, Capri Giardullo, Meri Mogauro, Addie Picardi and Julia Strout each added a goal. Giardullo and Picardi recorded the fi rst goals of their careers, while goalkeeper Jordyn Ripley Deminski made two saves in the shutout. Saugus then showed it could grind out a result in a much tighter match, coming from behind to earn a 1-1 tie against Triton. Arsenault scored off D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? 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Vogler Good morning, Saugus As I put the finishing touches on this week’s edition of The Saugus Advocate, the weather forecasts called for cool, comfortable and mostly sunny weather for tomorrow (Saturday, Oct. 10), which should be the best day for the holiday weekend. And for folks who want to spend some time outside and enjoy the nice autumn weather, there will be two special events going on. The First Congregational Church is once again calling for volunteers down at Saugus Center to help unload the second delivery of pumpkins from the Navajo Reservation in Farmington, N.M. This marks the 24th consecutive year that the church and the Navajo Reservation are partners in a partnership that has evolved in a major community attraction, called The Pumpkin Patch, which will be selling pumpkins in all shapes and sizes through Halloween. All month long, people passing through town stop to get their pumpkins or take in the rich atmosphere that has become part of Saugus. People who would like to help unload the truck are asked to arrive at the church by 9 a.m. This is a great opportunity for students to get public service credit for volunteering for a great cause. For information please contact Carl Spencer (781-233-9196). Saugus Olympics Day tomorrow If you like baseball and want to support a great cause, plan on being down at World Series Park tomorrow (Saturday, Oct. 10) for Saugus Olympics Day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A baseball tournament involving Challenger Baseball teams from the area will start at 9 a.m. At 11 a.m. the opening ceremony and parade of athletes will take place. Several dignitaries will take part. Former Olympics athletes have been invited to participate. This is shaping up to be a great family event filled with lots of food, fun and entertainment. Wally, the Red Sox mascot, and Blades, the Bruins masThis 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. Early Voting for Nov. 3 Election The Nov. 3 State Election is only three weeks away from next Tuesday (Oct. 13). But there will be plenty of opportunity for registered voters to vote earlier if they want. If you are a registered voter Two dogs greeted each other for the first time at the Blessing of the Animals, which was held last Sunday (Oct. 4, Memorial of St. Francis of Assisi) at St. John’s Episcopal Church. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) cot, will make appearances, as well as other costumed characters. Gerry Agganis will throw out the first pitch. Entertainment will start on the stage at noon and will be provided by Beat ConnXtionz dancers, Patty Vellucci, Alvis Fortucci and The Sparks Duo. “This type of event has great meaning and satisfaction,” World Series Park Superintendent Bob Davis said this week. “We wanted to bring it back this year to honor special needs athletes involved in non-profit organizations. Challenger Baseball and Boys & Girls Club are those organizations that will take part.” The whole day will take on a festival atmosphere that will include raffles, a moon bounce, classic cars, booths, carnival games, a hayride and a large variety of food and drink. Admission to the event is free and the public is invited and encouraged to attend. The rain date will be the next day, Sunday, Oct. 11. World Series Park is proud to again sponsor this type of event with all proceeds going to Challenger Baseball and Boys & Girls Club. Donations from businesses and individuals can be made prior to that day and will be acknowledged at the event. A fish bowl will be available for donations at the event. All checks should be made payable to World Series Park, 8 Holden Ave., Saugus, MA 01906. Saugus United Parish Food Pantry The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry will be open today (Friday, Oct. 9), from 9:3011 a.m. at 50 Essex St. in the basement of Cliftondale Congregational Church. The food pantry welcomes all neighbors facing food insecurity on Friday mornings. Volunteers are also welcome. Please call the Food Pantry Office at 781-2332663 or go to the website cliftondalecc.org for details. Holiday trash delay The Town of Saugus announces that trash and recycling collection will run on a one-day delay for the Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Columbus Day holiday. Trash and recycling will not be collected on Monday, Oct. 12, due to the holiday. Collection will resume on a one-day delay on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Residents are kindly asked to leave their 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. This week’s “Shout Outs” Frequent Saugus Advocate contributor Laura Eisener, who writes the weekly “Saugus Gardens” column, offered some praise for the work of Saugus natives that she viewed this week at Topsfield Fair, which continues through Monday (Oct. 12). She noted that Saugus native Ryan Duggan had 15 displays at the Bee Building at the Topsfield Fair this week. “The beekeeping association building showed a lot of ribbons on work by Saugus beekeepers Dorie Duggan and Ryan Duggan. Ryan, who does blacksmithing demonstrations at Saugus Ironworks National Park, built a display from beeswax featuring a national parks sign and park service symbols such as the bison and sequoia tree. Dorie still lives in Saugus and Ryan grew up here in the Oaklandvale neighborhood.” Laura was also impressed with an exhibit by another Saugus native. “Julianne Manoogian, who grew up in Saugus but now lives in Charlestown, displayed a beautiful American larch bonsai tree at the Topsfield Fair in the flower pavilion.” Want to “Shout Out” a fellow Saugonian? in town, you should have received an 87-page voter information pamphlet in the mail from Secretary of the Commonwealth William Francis Galvin detailing the nine questions that will be on this year’s ballot. With so many questions to consider along with a vote on the gubernatorial race, other state offices, the U.S. Senate and Congressional races local and regional offices, this might be a convenient option for voters. Here are the dozen dates for In-Person Early Voting in the Community Room of the Saugus Public Library at 295 Central St. in Saugus. Voter should use the Taylor Street Entrance. ● Saturday, October 17, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ● No Sunday ● Monday, October 19, 2026 – 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ● Tuesday, October 20, 2026 – 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ● Wednesday, October 21, 2026 – 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ● Thursday, October 22, 2026 – 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ● Friday, October 23, 2026 – 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ● Saturday, October 24, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (also, last day to register to vote for Election) ● No Sunday ● Monday, October 26, 2026 – 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ● Tuesday, October 27, 2026 – 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 7 ׉ 0s3://aRSy-JeyWQJS_X-v4tBLcxwsrX6pCXizVTcqDBhx35w3v`jǯrXk{E׉E#THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 9, 2026 Page 7 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 6 ● Wednesday, October 28, 2026 – 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ● Thursday, October 29, 2026 – 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ● Friday, October 30, 2026 – 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. COVID-19/fl u vaccine clinics There are two more COVID-19 and fl u vaccine clinics, which are free to Saugus residents and town employees: next Thursday, Oct. 15, from 1-5 p.m. at the Saugus Town Hall Auditorium (second fl oor); and Friday, Oct. 30, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Saugus Senior Center (466 Central St.). At the clinics, Walgreens healthcare professionals will administer the latest Pfi zer COVID-19 booster vaccine as well the seasonal fl u vaccine – all at no cost. The COVID-19 booster will be available for all residents age 65 and older and for ages 12-64 with underlying health issues. Highdose fl u vaccines will also be available at the clinic for individuals age 65 and older. Walk-ins are welcome for the clinic. No preregistration is required. The town asks clinic attendees to bring proof of insurance if they have it, but no one will be turned away. Here are a few upcoming events for your calendar: ● Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m., the Saugus Historical Society will have a program about “Special Saugus Neighborhoods” and would like your input about where you live. Do you have some thoughts about what makes your neighborhood special and what has changed over the years? If you have some comments or photos you’d like to share, please contact Saugus Historical Society President Laura Eisener at 781-231-5988 or email LDELD@ shore.net. ● The Friends of Breakheart Reservation, along with the state Department of Conservation & Recreation, will host The Fourth Annual Halloween Pet Parade on Sunday, Oct. 18, at 11:30 a.m. Reservation begins at 11 a.m. A $10 donation is required to enter your pet. Proceeds will be used by the Friends of Breakheart for park activities and future events. Prizes will be awarded for Best Costume, Best Family/Group Sa Sa a Sa y Senior enior Sen by Jim Miller How to Better Protect Your Social Security Number Dear Savvy Senior, I’m retired and was a victim of Father Walter Connelly presided over the Blessing of the Animals on October 4, the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi. Many pets were brought by their owners to the afternoon event, including numerous well-behaved dogs and one cat in a carrier. Other pet owners brought photos of dogs, cats and one bird who would not have enjoyed coming in person to the event. Each animal was blessed and received a St. Francis medal that could be attached to a collar or carrier. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) Costume and Best Silly Pet Trick. There will be local vendors, raffl es and giveaways and more. For more details, please contact Fabi Vrechi at favrechi@gmail.com. ● Friday, Oct. 23, from 4– 6 p.m., WIN Waste Innovations is sponsoring a Fall Fun Fest at Blessed Sacrament Church (14 Summer St.). The event will include a live DJ, pumpkin decorating, a Bounce House, pizza and more. The entry fee is a donation of any amount to the Boys & Girls Club. Every contribution makes a diff erence, because WIN Waste will match all community donations made during the event. Support an incredible nonprofi t while having fun with your friends, family and neighbors! Cultural Council Grant applications due Oct. 15 The Saugus Cultural Council is accepting grant applications to support arts and cultural experiences in Saugus. Have an idea that could bring creativity, culture and community to Saugus? The Saugus Cultural Council wants to help make it happen! The Saugus Cultural Council is now accepting applications for its annual Local Cultural Council grant program. Grants provide fi nancial support to individuals and nonprofi t organizations for arts, educational, cultural and community programs. Funding can support everything from music, dance, theater, visual arts, literature, education, public art, environmental programs and wellness initiatives to cultural events and other creative community experiences. Grants range from $150 to $4,000, with priority given to projects that take place in Saugus, directly benefi t the community and are free and inclusive for residents. Eligible projects must take place between July 1, 2026, and December 31, 2027. Have a great idea? This is your chance to bring it to life! Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. on October 15, 2026, at massculturalcouncil.org. Questions? Contact the Saugus Cultural Council at saugusculturalcouncil@gmail.com. Your idea could inspire, connect and enrich our community. Apply today! Patriotic Scholarships for High School students The VFW is dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in our future generation. If you are a democracy-loving high school student interested in a $35,000 college scholarship or a patriotic middle school student interested in winning $5,000, these scholarships may be for you. High school students may apply for the Voice of Democracy Scholarship, and middle school students may apply for the PatriSOUNDS | SEE PAGE 8 identity theft a while back. I’ve already frozen my credit to protect myself, but I recently heard that I can also “lock” my Social Security number. What exactly does that mean, and is it something I should do? — Recently Scammed Dear Recently, Freezing your credit was one of the smartest steps you could take after identity theft. But there’s another layer of protection many people don’t know about: limiting how your Social Security number (SSN) can be used. While you can’t actually “lock” your Social Security number the way you can freeze a credit report, you can block two of the most common ways criminals misuse it – using it to get a job and gaining access to your online Social Security account. Your Social Security number is the master key to much of your fi nancial life. It’s linked to your taxes, Social Security benefits, Medicare, banking and employment records. With data breaches becoming routine and identity thieves using increasingly sophisticated tactics – including AI-generated scams – protecting your SSN is more important than ever. Criminals don’t need your Social Security card; they only need the number. E-Verify Self Lock The first tool is E-Verify Self Lock. It prevents someone from using your SSN to get a job with employers that participate in the federal E-Verify system. If someone uses your Social Security number to get a job, the wages they earn may be reported to the IRS under your name. That can trigger IRS notices, delay tax refunds and require months of work to correct your tax and Social Security records. To activate Self Lock, create a free myE-Verify account at e-verify.gov and answer a few identity-verification questions. Once the lock is in place, employers using E-Verify won’t be able to confi rm your Social Security number unless you fi rst remove the lock. It remains in eff ect for one year and can be renewed annually. If you ever return to work for an employer that uses E-Verify, you can temporarily remove the lock online and reactivate it afterward. Electronic Access Block The second protection is the Social Security Administration’s Electronic Access Block, which helps prevent criminals from taking over your online Social Security account. An Electronic Access Block disables online and automated telephone access to your Social Security record – including your own. That prevents scammers from changing your direct deposit information, redirecting your benefi ts or updating your personal information. To set it up, call the Social Security Administration at 800-7721213 or visit your local Social Security offi ce and request an Electronic Access Block. If you later want online access restored, you’ll need to verify your identity before the block can be removed. For many retirees – especially those who’ve already experienced identity theft – that extra step is well worth the added security. Extra Safeguards A credit freeze remains one of the best defenses against identity theft, but it only prevents someone from opening new credit in your name. It won’t stop someone from using your Social Security number for employment or trying to access your Social Security account. For even greater protection, create your personal my Social Security account before a scammer does by visiting ssa.gov/ myaccount. Keep your credit reports frozen unless you need to apply for credit, and request a free IRS Identity Protection PIN. The six-digit PIN acts like a second password for your tax return, preventing someone else from fi ling under your Social Security number. You can get one by searching “Get an IP PIN” at irs.gov. Identity theft has become a fact of modern life, but taking a few simple steps now can help protect your Social Security benefi ts, tax records and fi nancial future, and give you greater peace of mind. Send your questions or comments to questions@savvysenior.org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070. nr ior ׉ 0s3://VZVIkPogXHK87dAgT1JiNifEqRYPbb04EiqcdCT6atc1Z`jǯrXk{EjǯrXk{E rבCטUru׉׉ 0s3://iyVqUaMStOq5JN0EDT4gcC0hQqKd5CA4j2AMYtvtFLk S`'p׉ 0s3://DQClJkkWCqyE-GLA37E_BJnET4nj5s4-CSTh7fX1tsk:`׉ 0s3://J2ZeVuFMakxtQYDpGp-inlaZPnW-5TtNbA9-KmeJ_d04S`jǯrXk{F טUUru׉׉ 0s3://1ztxZ2yxlgsrMADjpa-pSE-7eX-q95EFA9WqsBCd0AM`'p׉ 0s3://pHIGcx9eEnSz3tSiHpMdSh7wOMoGQl5Yyx2YK1dl-Q4ͽ`׉ 0s3://eB5CbqHuJg1qOqL4RMGG7E532HwzHUWTAYq_lTkmbM42`jǯrXk{F"נjǯrXk{F3 m9ׁHmailto:roby.saugusdar@gmail.comׁ ׁ Ј׉E[Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 9, 2026 ROUNDUP | FROM PAGE 5 BOYS SOCCER EARNS FIRST POINT AS CLOSE GAMES PILE UP The wins have yet to arrive for Saugus boys soccer, but the Sachems have shown plenty of signs that they are getting closer. After some difficult results early in the season, Saugus has increasingly found itself in competitive matches. The Sachems lost 2-1 to Malden Catholic, 3-2 to Winthrop and 2-1 to Danvers before dropping another tight 1-0 decision against Gloucester. That stretch represented significant progress from an early 6-1 loss to Bishop Fenwick. The breakthrough finally came against Salem. Saugus battled to a 2-2 tie, earning its first point of the season after Salem had beaten the Sachems, 1-0, in the season opener. Senior captain Donny Santostefano has helped lead the group, while juniors Ryan DeSousa and Leonardo DeSantis have been key contributors for a team that has continued to compete despite the difficult record. Saugus followed the Salem tie with another narrow result, falling 1-0 to Tyngsborough, before a 3-0 loss to Masconomet. Five of the Sachems’ matches have been decided by a single goal, and the second meeting with Salem provided perhaps the clearest evidence of their progress: after opening the season with a one-goal loss to the Witches, the Sachems earned a tie in the rematch. Rumney Marsh tour showcases restoration along abandoned highway in Saugus (Editor’s Note: The following info is from an article submitted by the Rumney Marsh Conservancy highlighting the group’s tour last weekend in Saugus.) R umney Marsh Conservancy brought the public onto the abandoned Interstate 95 embankment on Oct. 3 for a free public tour exploring the highway’s history, decades of salt marsh restoration and possibilities for the marsh’s future. “When Rumney Marsh was designated an Area of Critical Environmental Concern in 1988, removing the embankment was a clearly stated goal,” said Matt Hallihan, the Conservancy’s founder and president. “Restoration isn’t just theoretical. It’s already happened here. We wanted people to see the results firsthand and understand why that progress should continue.” Built in the late 1960s for a highway abandoned in 1972, the embankment still cuts through Rumney Marsh. Large sections have been removed to restore salt marsh, but substantial portions remain. To the Conservancy’s knowlSaugus seniors Trey Riley and Artie O’Leary pose with their Senior Night signs. SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 7 ot’s Pen Scholarship. The 202627 theme is “What a Veteran Taught Me About America.” Voice of Democracy: Since 1947, the Voice of Democracy has been the premier scholarship program of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). Each year, nearly 26,000 high school students compete for more than $2 million in scholarships and incentives. Prizes and scholarships can be awarded at the Post, District, State and National levels. Any student in grades 9-12 can enter, whether they attend a U.S. public, private, parochial or home study program. Students compete by writing and recording an audio essay on an annual patriotic theme. Students submit their essays through a local VFW Post. Patriot’s Pen: Each year, more than 800,600 students in sixth through eighth grades enter the VFW’s Patriot’s Pen annual youth essay contest for a chance to win their share of more than $1 million in local and national awards. Each firstplace VFW Department (state) winner receives a minimum of $500 at the national level, and the national first-place winner wins $5,000! The essay contest encourages young minds to examine America’s history, along with their own experiences in modern American society, by drafting a 300to 400-word essay expressing their views based on a patriotic theme chosen by the VFW Commander-in-Chief. Additional information and applications may be obtained on the VFW National website at vfw.org or through the S/Sgt Arthur F. DeFranzo VFW Post 2346 at post2346@vfwma.org. Essays must be turned in by midnight, Oct. 31. Street sweeping continues edge, this was the first public tour devoted specifically to showcasing the completThe Town’s annual fall street sweeping program begins its second week on Monday, Oct. 12, weather permitting. Here is the schedule: Week of Oct. 13: Precincts 2, 6 and 8. Week of Oct. 19: Precincts 1, 4 and 9 (and work not accomplished in precincts from previous weeks). The work is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Work will be performed on Town parking lots only on Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 12. Residents are kindly asked to keep vehicles off the street when sweepers are in the area. Residents may assist the Department of Public Works by sweeping their driveways or sidewalks into the gutter area prior to the program’s start. Residents are asked not to sweep driveways and/or sidewalks once the sweepers have swept. Keep in mind that street sweepers are unable to collect Participants listen as retired EPA scientist Ed Reiner discusses salt marsh restoration during Rumney Marsh Conservancy’s public tour of the former I-95 embankment in Saugus on Oct. 3. (Courtesy photo of Rumney Marsh Conservancy) ed restoration areas along the abandoned I-95 embankment, bringing decades of progress into public view.The tour was led by Ed Reiner, who retired from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 2025 after nearly 50 years. Now a volunteer environmental advisor to the Conservancy, Reiner spent decades advocating for Rumney Marsh restoration and brought firsthand knowledge of the projects and decisions that shaped the landscape. Participants used restoration map brochures to connect the sites along the route with the broader marsh. Reiner discussed areas where highway fill has been removed and explained why understanding tidal movement is essential to stones, branches, leaves or other foreign objects. In addition, residents are asked to be mindful that sweepers cannot pick up large piles of sand. Please contact the Department of Public Works at 781-231-4145 with any questions. Elks plan Alcohol/Drug Recovery presentation Nov. 9 The Saugus-Everett Elks Drug Awareness Committee is sponsoring an Alcohol and Drug Recovery presentation from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 9, at the Saugus Senior Center (466 Central St. in Saugus). This hour-long presentation is free and it will be presented by Sober Shuttle Inc. — explaining the benefits offered to recovering individuals. If you or someone you know would like to know more about these services, you should not miss this informative event. Services provided are cost-free transportation into treatment, reDAR prepares for 6th Annual Veteran’s Day Field of Flags Preparations for the 6th Annual Veteran’s Day Field of Flags to be placed on the lawn of Veterans Park at the corner of Winter and Central Streets (not the Saugus Town Hall) to honor and remember all veterans on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, is underway. The Parson Roby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is sponsoring this event to honor all veterans, living or deceased, including those currently servSOUNDS | SEE PAGE 9 evaluating future restoration. The tour drew curious residents, local ecologists and regulators, including longtime Saugus residents visiting the marsh for the first time. The Conservancy plans to build on that community interest through public education, stewardship, monitoring and advocacy. Rumney Marsh Conservancy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting, restoring, monitoring and advocating for Rumney Marsh and educating the public about its ecological and historical importance. Its work focuses on the Rumney Marsh Area of Critical Environmental Concern in Revere, Saugus and Lynn. Learn more at rumneymarshma.org. covery coach services, placement assistance, food assistance, clothing assistance, community engagement and much more. Light refreshments will be served. Call the Saugus Senior Center at 781-231-4178 to attend; walk-ins are also welcome. ׉ 0s3://J2ZeVuFMakxtQYDpGp-inlaZPnW-5TtNbA9-KmeJ_d04S`jǯrXk{E׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 9, 2026 Page 9 Saugus Gardens in the Fall Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable By Laura Eisener T he change in the leaves is precipitated by the lengthening nights and cooler temperatures, but each tree, shrub and herbaceous plant species responds a little differently so that we may see some species turning color in September while others may be green for several more weeks. Microclimate, or the immediate environment of the plant, will also have a strong effect so that in one Saugus location a tree may have entirely green foliage, while in another location the same species may be loaded with color. The red maple (Acer rubrum) I see from my dining room window is still mostly green, but this week I see that some leaves on the tips of the branches are red. When I drive down Walnut Street, a stretch of trees, including several red maples and a few birches between Elm Street and Birchwood, could be described as “at peak” since they have a beautiful color on almost all their leaves, while others in the area are still mostly green. This narrow section of land between Walnut Street and the reservoir known as Birch Pond is fairly low in elevation, meaning that cold air tends to settle in a “frost pocket” here. At the same time, it is subject to winds coming across the road and the pond, which encourages the leaves to turn ELECTION | FROM PAGE 2 vices to support veterans statewide. Gayle-Bennett has been a Lynn resident since 1981 and attends church in Saugus. She recalled a time when she asked Wong for help getting a certifSOUNDS | FROM PAGE 8 ing. American flags may be sponsored through the Parson Roby Chapter DAR at a cost of $5 each. The flags will be placed at Veterans Park prior to Nov. 11 and will wave throughout the week until Nov. 12 with your veteran’s name on the earlier here than elsewhere in town. Visitors to the Breakheart Fall Festival were treated to some glimpses of orange leaves on a sugar maple (Acer saccharum) nearby as well as the hay bales and pumpkins “selfie spot” set up with flowers and cornstalks to showcase the bounty of fall. For the next few weeks, walks in Breakheart will show increasing foliage colors as the nights and days become cooler. Sugar maple is one of two common maple species in this area and can be distinguished by looking at the indentations, called sinuses by botanists, between the lobes of the leaves. They are curved in sugar maple and pointed or v-shaped in red maple. Another spot that is colorful and photogenic right now is Saugus Center with its honey locusts (Gleditsia triacanthos) turning yellow at the rotary. A walk around the center, with the big pumpkin patch at the Congregational Church, colorful chrysanthemums at the front of the public library and on the town hall lawn and the lemon-yellow leaflets on the honey locust which frame the civil war monument make this a gorgeous fall destination that most people don’t get to experience unless they live here in town. Speaking of pumpkins, they are appearing on steps and porches in growing numbers as people decorate their gardens with symbols of the seaicate honoring a military pastor at her church. She figured Wong would just send over the paperwork. “But no, he came [to the church], he stayed for the service, he read the certificate, so he’s just so supportive, and flag. Flags may be sponsored to honor a family member, friend, neighbor or employee who has served or is currently serving our country. The deadline to sponsor flags is Oct. 30. You may send a check ($5 per flag) made payable to Parson Roby Chapter along with the information of the veteran (Name/ Rank/Branch of Service/Years Sugar maple leaves near the Visitor’s Center at Breakheart showed off some beautiful color for the Fall Festival last Sunday. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) Pumpkins and haybales on a porch in Lynnhurst (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) son. Pumpkins are the fruits of several species of squash, including Cucurbita pepo, Cucurbita moschata, Cucurbita maxima and Cucurbita argyrosperma. Questions and arguments often arise between people at this time of year. Is this a pumpkin or a squash, or maybe he’s really, truly someone who cares,” Gayle-Bennett said. Wong spent the evening moving from table to table, chatting with friends, family and community members who have been personally impacted by his actions. or War if known) and mail it to Treasurer, 27 Pearson St., Saugus, MA 01906. After 12 noon on Nov. 11, you can pick up your sponsored flag to either keep or put on a grave. “2021 was our first year sponsoring the Field of Flags and it has been a huge success. So many members of the community stopped by to thank us even a gourd? It’s a tough argument to win, since they are all in the gourd family (Curcurbitae) regardless of what the sign at the farm stand calls them. They are all actually large berries, although announcing this might result in your getting a pumpkin thrown at you since When asked about his dedication to the veteran community, Wong said that it’s important to celebrate veterans, not just in Saugus, but across the nation. They “were willing to sign on the dotted line that they would give their life in remembering our veterans this way. There were over 140 flags sponsored with veteran’s names waving in the wind and we hope for many more veterans to be sponsored this year. All proceeds from the Veteran’s Field of Flags will support the Daughters of the American Revolution’s mission to preserve American history and semost non-botanists don’t think of them this way. Most of the readily identifiable pumpkins are several subspecies of Cucurbita pepo, which includes what we might describe as most orange pumpkins, crookneck squash, summer squash and zucchini, scallop squash, acorn squash and ornamental gourds. Cucurbita moschata includes butternut squash, which has a distinctive pear shape and usually a pale golden rind, but also the wide and flat Long Island cheese pumpkin variety and a less-well known summer squash sometimes called Korean zucchini for its flavor, shape and color. Varieties of Cucurbita argyrosperma are often called cushaw or kershaw, with a green and white striped rind. Within the species Cucurbita maxima are Hubbard squash (usually with a green rind), buttercup squash and several varieties grown by Native American populations in the West that are not often found on farms here. This species also includes the famous variety ‘Dill’s Atlantic Giant,’ which produces most if not all of the Topsfield Fair giant pumpkin weigh-off winners. A blind taste test of canned pumpkin pie filling will likely get you even more confused, since some very popular canned pumpkin varieties actually are from the berries we would usually call squash if we saw them on their vines. for our freedom,” he said. “And some of them have given their lives.” This story is part of a partnership between the Saugus Advocate and the Boston University Department of Journalism’s Newsroom program. cure Americans’ future through education and promoting patriotism. For more information on how to sponsor a flag or in joining the Parson Roby Chapter DAR, please email parsonroby.saugusdar@gmail.com.” SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 10 ׉ 0s3://eB5CbqHuJg1qOqL4RMGG7E532HwzHUWTAYq_lTkmbM42`jǯrXk{FjǯrXk{E rבCטUru׉׉ 0s3://mEFYUUTvandCCZQu4PCBthQiuYBQmFbqkQVJUsdxr3oj`'p׉ 0s3://bioHathxZC2F3WpSEH5jAL3OsrUruD0MI-D7OYEcSRU͎`׉ 0s3://ey0WskdWnIgCteZ7ZvCRgHN_mzYYD3HkdWKnDO6LTWA(`jǯrXk{F,טUUru׉׉ 0s3://gXWby09qj_C23MsA5q2vd462drNymAMfY_GV1SwyQR4(`'p׉ 0s3://Uob_zJ4jv-hsI7aQsOx7ZQHhFeAp7z-NplL0t3c4gsEͯ`׉ 0s3://T5CR_96GQftgJpO8UPNst2ZOQBiGOEUdLae5pF6Zwro0?`jǯrXk{F.׉EuPage 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 9, 2026 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 9 Household Hazardous Waste Day Oct. 31 The town will host a Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Belmonte STEAM Academy (25 Dow St.). There is no cost to Saugus residents to discard allowed items at the Household Hazardous Waste Day. No appointment or preregistration is required. The following items can be disposed of at this event: Household materials: acids (corrosives), aerosol cans, art supplies, batteries, chemistry set and photography chemicals, fiberglass resins, furniture, floor, metal polishers and strippers, mercury containing devices, moth balls/crystals, oil paint, paint thinners, varnish, stain/shellac (no latex), rug and upholstery cleaners, solvent adhesives, turpentine MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE NOTICE OF TAX TAKING G.L. c. 60, §53 THIS NOTICE AFFECTS IMPORTANT LEGAL RIGHTS AND SHOULD BE TRANSLATED IMMEDIATELY and paint solvents, wood preservatives, hair dye, nail polish remover, toilet cleaners, brighteners, chlorine bleach, spot removers, spray starch, whitSOUNDS | SEE PAGE 11 ESTE AVISO AFECTA IMPORTANTES DERECHOS LEGALES Y DEBERÍA SER TRADUCIDO INMEDIATAMENTE CET AVIS AFFECTE DES DROITS JURIDIQUES IMPORTANTS ET DOIT ÊTRE TRADUIT IMMÉDIATEMENT AVI SA A AFEKTE DWA LEGAL KI ENPÒTAN EPI LI SIPOZE TRADWI IMEDYATMAN THÔNG BÁO NÀY CÓ ẢNH HƯỜNG ĐẾN CÁC QUYỀN PHÁP LÝ QUAN TRỌNG, DO ĐÓ CẦN ĐƯỢC DỊCH THUẬT NGAY ESTE AVISO DIZ RESPEITO A DIREITOS LEGAIS IMPORTANTES E DEVE SER TRADUZIDO IMEDIATAMENTE You are receiving this notice because: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. You own property in Massachusetts. You still owe some local taxes on your property. You’ve received a letter asking you to pay these past due taxes (a demand), but you haven’t done so yet. The city or town’s tax collector plans to take your property on the date, time, and place noted below. They won’t take your property if you pay what you owe before that date. TO THE OWNERS OF THE DESCRIBED PROPERTY BELOW, AND TO ALL OTHERS CONCERNED, YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT ON Friday, October 23rd, 2026 at 10 o’clock AM at Town Hall, pursuant to General Laws Chapter 60, Section 53, and by virtue of the authority vested in me as Collector of Taxes, IT IS MY INTENTION TO TAKE FOR THE Town of Saugus the following parcels of land for non-payment of taxes due, with interest and all incidental expenses and costs to the date of taking, unless the same is paid before that date. LIST OF PARCELS TO BE TAKEN Assessed to 915 ESSEX ST LLC A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately O Acres located and known as 1--15 ESSEX ST 9 shown on the Town of Saugus Assessors Records as Parcel Identifier E5/3017 and being part of the premises recorded in book 42604 on page 496 in the Essex Registry of Deeds. Tax Year 2026 2026 Type of Liability IE Lien Tax Assessed to BROTHERS GARAGE LLC A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately 0.098 Acres located and known as 8 HEWLETT ST shown on the Town of Saugus Assessors Records as Parcel Identifier G4/3/3 and being part of the premises recorded at book 573, certificate 93997 and document 618057, in the Essex Registry of Deeds Land Court. Tax Year 2026 Type of Liability Tax Assessed Amount $4,745.44 Unpaid Balance $2,296.83 Assessed to D'ERRICO JARED AND D'ERRICO JENNIFER A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately 1.26 Acres located and known as 64 HAMILTON ST shown on the Town of Saugus Assessors Records as Parcel Identifier F9/2/9 and being part of the premises recorded in book 37050 on page 186 in the Essex Registry of Deeds. Tax Year 2026 Type of Liability Tax Assessed Amount $455.39 Assessed to SAUGUS DEV LLC A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately 0.918 Acres located and known as 312 ESSEX ST shown on the Town of Saugus Assessors Records as Parcel Identifier 07/2/3 and being part of the premises recorded in book 41611 on page 4 in the Essex Registry of Deeds. Tax Year Unpaid Balance $208.01 Assessed to DERRICO TRUST AND DERRICO JARED TRUSTEES OF THE DERRICO TRUST A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately 0.23 Acres located and known as 62 HAMILTON ST shown on the Town of Saugus Assessors Records as Parcel Identifier F9/2/8 and being part of the premises recorded in book 37854 on page 467 in the Essex Registry of Deeds. Tax Year 2026 2026 Type of Liability IE Lien Tax Assessed to GEORGE NICKOLE FAMILY TRUST A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately 0.834 Acres located and known as 817 BROADWAY shown on the Town of Saugus Assessors Records as Parcel Identifier D11/1/12 and being part of the premises recorded in book 14328 on page 184 in the Essex Registry of Deeds. Tax Year 2026 Type of Liability Tax Assessed Amount $34,107.58 Assessed Amount $250.00 $11,295.42 Unpaid Balance $250.00 $5,434.53 2026 2026 2026 2026 2026 2026 2026 Type of Liability IE Lien S Int Lien Sewer Lien Tax W Int Lien Water Lien WS Fee Lien Assessed Amount $250.00 $32.27 $293.96 $20,643.73 $38.11 $353.53 $20.00 Assessed to SMITH ISABELLE A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately 0.188 Acres localed and known as 1181 BROADWAY shown on the Town of Saugus Assessors Records as Parcel Identifier 09/1/6 and being part of the premises recorded in book 8028 on page 215 in the Essex Registry of Deeds. Tax Year 2026 Type of Liability Tax Wendy A Hatch Collector of Taxes Friday, October 9th, 2026 Unpaid Balance $60.88 STF 603 Town of Saugus Name of City or Town THIS FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE Assessed Amount $14,936.43 Assessed Amount $250.00 $9,397.25 Unpaid Balance $250.00 $9,397.25 Assessed to NIOVISTA & CO PROPERTIES LLC A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately 0.946 Acres located and known as 24 BENNETT HWY shown on the Town of Saugus Assessors Records as Parcel Identifier D5/14/3 and being part of the premises recorded in book 616, certificate 98210 And document 657055 in the Essex Registry of Deeds Land Court. Tax Year 2026 Type of Liability Tax Assessed Amount $19,107.31 Unpaid Balance $19,106.15 Unpaid Balance $250.00 $32.27 $293.96 $20,643.73 $38.11 $353.53 $20.00 Unpaid Balance $74.24 ׉ 0s3://ey0WskdWnIgCteZ7ZvCRgHN_mzYYD3HkdWKnDO6LTWA(`jǯrXk{F׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 9, 2026 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 10 Daley And Nadeau Supreme Court Cases O n May 30, 2017, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) handed down a pretty big blow to MassHealth by ruling in favor of the appellants. The SJC decided to hear the Daley case and the Nadeau case at the same time as the issues in both cases were so intricately related. This favorable decision was due to the endless work by members of the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys as well as assistance from the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the Massachusetts Real Estate Bar Association. The Daley case involved the transfer of a remainder interest in real estate into an irrevocable trust with a retained life estate in the deed itself on the part of the applicant. The Nadeau case involved simply a transfer of the entire fee simple interest in real estate into an irrevocable trust without a retention of a life estate in the deed itself on the part of the applicant. The court held in both cases that the real estate housed in each of the irrevocable trusts was not a countable asset and reversed the prior judgments that were in favor of MassHealth. As a result, the applicants become eligible for MassHealth benefits. In other words, these trust provisions have passed muster insofar as the highest court in the land is concerned. MassHealth had presented what virtually every elder law attorney believed to have been an outrageous argument by claiming that the Health Care Financing Agency (HCFA) Transmittal 64 in effect contained language that should lead to the conclusion that a right to use, occupy and possess real estate held in an irrevocable Trust was a “payment” to a MassHealth applicant/nursing home resident. The SJC rebuked MassHealth’s argument unequivocally. In a nutshell, the SJC stated a use and occupancy right does not rise to the level of a Trustee being able to sell the underlying real estate and use the net sales proceeds therefrom to pay for nursing home care. I always insert a use and occupancy right in irrevocable Trusts that I draft. Another reason to include such a provision is to obtain the real estate exemption that several cities and towns in Massachusetts provide to homeowners. The homeowner must also be either the Trustee of the irrevocable Trust in order to maintain legal title, or if a child is the Trustee, the homeowner must then reserve a life estate in the deed that transfers the home into the irrevocable Trust. The SJC also indicated that a reserved life estate in and of itself does not render the underlying real estate a “countable” asset for MassHealth eligibility purposes. It went on to say, regarding the Daley Trust, that the remainder interest that was transferred into the irrevocable Trust itself was not a “countable” asset as well. It was great news at that time for elderly applicants who had placed their home in an irrevocable Trust that included a provision for use and occupancy. The SJC could have gone a lot further in this case in setting MassHealth straight on many other issues pertaining to irrevocable Trusts. However, subsequent court cases, such as the Fournier Mass Supreme Judicial Court case, helped greatly to prevent MassHealth from taking legal positions with virtually no statutory or case law support. MassHealth at least has to think twice before making an unreasonable and legally-flawed argument in an attempt to attack an otherwise properly drafted irrevocable Trust. It simply lost too many very important court cases and at least for now, decided to change its policy. The Massachusetts elder bar is continually voraciously advocating on behalf of the elderly community. 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. SUPERIOR COURT DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT ~LEGAL NOTICE~ COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS ESSEX, SS. CIVIL ACTION NO. 2677CV00421 LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff v. JOSHUA VAN NGO AND ELVENT CHENH, Defendants, and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING, Defendant/Party-in-Interest. ORDER OF NOTICE BY PUBLICATION To: JOSHUA VAN NGO AND ELVENT CHENH, and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. c. 50 §3901 (et seq). LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, has filed a complaint for Declaratory Judgement and determination of military status in the Essex County Superior Court against you. Plaintiff seeks a declaratory judgment declaring that JOSHUA VAN NGO AND ELVENT CHENH are the owners of the property located at 1902 Lewis O. Gray Drive, Unit 1902, Sheffield Heights Condominium, Saugus, MA 01906 (“Property”) pursuant to the Quitclaim Deed recorded with the Essex South Registry of Deeds (“Registry”) at Book 38244, Page 162 and its complaint seeks aurthority to foreclose said mortgage in the manner following: by entry and possession and exercise of power of sale and that neither party named above is protected by the Servicemember Civil Relief Act. If you now are, or recently have been, in the active military service of the United States of America, then you may be entitled to the benefits of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. 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