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He noted that the School Department’s recommended budget doesn’t include close to $30 million in so-called School Department Schedule-19 charges – which includes the health insurance. “The increase does not include the indirect costs paid by the Town on behalf of the School Department and included as part of the total Net School Spending (NSS) calculation required by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE),” Crabtree said, as he read from a four-page budget message that accompanied his proposed budget for the 2027 Fiscal Year. The preliminary spending plan unveiled by the town manager includes municipal general fund operating budgets totaling $88.5 million to go with proposed school spending, which adds up to an estimated $124.3 million in total general fund operating budgets. 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Vogler A t a time when the School Department is seeking more money to run the town’s education system, Precinct 10 Town Meeting Peter Manoogian said he can’t understand why officials aren’t making better use of a special educational fund to help kids recover from the social and academic setbacks of remote learning. Manoogian raised the question at last year’s Annual Town Meeting regarding the Supplemental Student Support Reserve Fund. He raised the question again during Town Manager Scott Crabtree’s presentation of the proposed budget for the 2027 Fiscal Year on Tuesday morning. He wanted to know what the balance is in the fund. Crabtree BUDGET SEASON | FROM PAGE 1 forwarding it to the Finance Committee, which will soon begin hearings on each department budget before making its recommendations to the Annual Town Meeting, which is set to convene on May 4. During the Tuesday morning session, Crabtree expressed frustration with the recurring argument that surfaces during the town’s annual budget debate this time every year – that the schools are being underfunded. “The problem with the schools, they’re just asking for the money,” the town manager said. He suggested that it might be a good idea to prepare a public presentation “to show what the actual costs are.” Selectman Jeffrey Cicolini suggested that the Schedule 19 money be highlighted as a separate use of funds so it’s more clear to the public how much money is spent on Saugus Public Schools. “For this document, we’re almost doing ourselves a disservice,” Cicolini said. “Right now, their [School Department] argument is ‘we need more money,’” Cicolini said. Crabtree stressed that educational performance – not the need for spending more on education – should be the real focus. “We should be demanding better education,” Crabtree said. “The conversation should be brought to the School Department. We should be demanding BUDGET BRIEFING: Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree presented Selectmen his preliminary operating budget for the 2027 Fiscal Year during a Tuesday morning briefing. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) higher standards, higher expectations,” he said. The snow and ice deficit could be substantial this year. “The cost of snow and ice events is always a concern as at any time we can have a snow or sanding/ salting event in the upcoming weeks,” Crabtree said in his budget message. “As you have seen, this winter we are back to a normal New said that close to $4 million is available. “There’s $3.8 million that they’re not accessing to help kids. “If they want to do summer school, enrichment, tutoring, a whole host of things … ELL [English Language Learner]. They could do so much with ELL.” Crabtree introduced a warrant article to create the fund at a Special Town Meeting in the fall of 2022. It was approved by Town Meeting members. Crabtree said that then-Gov. Charlie Baker provided additional monies in Chapter 70 funds for public school, amounting to about $3 million for Saugus Public Schools. This money would allow for a variety of educational programs in the school district that are not currently covered by the School Department’s operating budget. Manoogian, a retired educator and former Saugus School Committee member, did some groundwork on the article that Crabtree authored in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The primary focus of the fund was to help students whose education suffered from the pandemic. England winter where snow events are occurring on a weekly basis,” he said. Crabtree identified several challenges in preparing the estimates of expenditures in his recommended FY 2027 budget: –Health Insurance – the rates have not been finalized by the provider. The town can expect the rates will be set within the next few months, which means the town administration will have to modify its estimates later in the budget process. –Other insurance – the various property, liability and workers’ compensation insurance premium costs won’t be available until sometime later in the spring. Estimates have been budgeted based on an increase of about 14 percent. –Trash hauling and disposal – the cost of waste collection and recyclable materials continues to increase. –Pension Contribution – the pension appropriated for FY 2027 is more than $6 million. –Regional School Assessments – vocational education that includes Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School and Essex North Shore Tech are budgeted for nearly $3 million. The estimated assessments reflect a 12 percent increase on the FY 2026 assessments. –Construction of the new Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School is well underway and nearing completion. 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Question One: What do you consider the top priority for the town as you prepare for the opening of the 2026 Town Meeting session? Mark J. Bell: I think the Town will be facing several significant financial decisions in 2026. Saugus will need to determine how best to fund the new vocational school and move forward with, what I believe is a necessary third fire station. At the same time, the proposed new developments near Palumbo Properties and the old Weylu’s site show that Saugus is still growing. Growth can be positive, but it has to be managed responsibly to ensure our schools, police/fire departments, and infrastructure are not completely overwhelmed. Careful, long-term planning will be very important in this process. Stacey Herman-Dorant: THE SEAT OF SAUGUS TOWN GOVERNMENT: The 50-member Town Meeting is the legislative branch of Saugus Town Government and convenes on the first Monday in May each year for a series of meetings to approve zoning articles and resolutions and to pass the town’s municipal budget. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Approving the Town budget is a priority. Continuing to maintain our financial stability, while focusing on positive growth, is important as we build on the strengths of Saugus. I’m committed to protecting our strong bond rating, which saves taxpayers millions of dollars that can be directed towards our priorities. Also, keeping healthy savings (a.k.a. Free cash) allows us to not to be as impacted by onetime costs such as severe winter storms and unexpected infrastructure disruptions. I believe that no matter where you live in Saugus you should get the same response time in an emergency. 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TOWN MEETING | FROM PAGE 3 suring that our schools, roads, public buildings, and public safety departments are properly funded and maintained is critical to protecting both our quality of life and property values. As we approach the 2026 Town Meeting, I believe the town’s top priority continues to be ensuring the safety, quality of life, and responsible development for all residents. This includes promoting e-bike and micromobility safety through increased TOWN MEETING | SEE PAGE 5 ׉ 7cassandra://P04_2UJ-eSiCbuC5yMzDwwXqv73bmxAgUFjGj1w2JZQ3t`irFOT]ע}@׉E THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAY, FEbrUArY 27, 2026 Page 5 Everett Police Department Now Accepting Lateral Transfers competitive starting salary, 4x4 schedule and opportunities in specialized units E VERETT, MA – The Everett Police Department (EPD) is now accepting applications from fulltime civil service police officers seeking a lateral transfer. EPD is looking for motivated, proactive officers who are currently permanent civil service police officers in Massachusetts and eligible for transfer under Chapter 31, Section 35 of Massachusetts General Laws. Applicants must have successfully graduated from a Massachusetts Municipal Police Training Council (MPTC) Basic Full-Time Police Officer Academy in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 41, Section 96B. Candidates must have a tion, medical evaluation and psychological screening. Preference will be given to Everett residents. “Everett is an exciting place minimum of two years of law enforcement experience and work in an urban environment with a population of 25,000 or more. Applicants must demonstrate strong problem-solving ability and excellent verbal and written communication skills. All candidates will undergo an extensive background investigaTOWN MEETING | FROM PAGE 4 community awareness and enforcement, posting clear speed limit signs for areas where motorized bikes are permitted, and ensuring compliance with regulations, INCLUDING THE RESTRICTION OF MOTORIZED BIKES ON WALK TRAILS. Motorized e bikes on Saugus trails are going too fast. There are signs posted on the walk trail. NO MOTORIZED BIKES. Residents including myself walk daily at 7:15 a.m. and we fear for our safety when I walk with friends. Public Safety: Recent incidents remind us that safety in public spaces, including trails and playgrounds, is a priority. Residents want welllit, well-maintained areas and active collaboration with police and town officials to prevent crime. Question Two: What do you consider the top priority for residents in your precinct as you prepare for the opening of the 2025 Town Meeting session? Mark J. Bell: This past election in Precinct 1, two issues consistently came up during conversations with residents: E-Bikes and Stackpole Field. Most residents I spoke with do not want to see a ban on E-Bikes. However, they do want to see some sort of collaboration between schools, police, and parents to make sure our roads and sidewalks are safe for both riders and pedestrians. Currently there are two bills in the State Legislature regarding this issue. However, maybe we can see if there are things we can do at the local level before someone is seriously injured. The E-Bike Forum was a good first step. Second, the planned improvements to Stackpole Field. Many families in the precinct (as well as parents who have children who play sports there) would love to see a new Stackpole Field and playground finally come to fruition. Hopefully that project can keep moving forward! Stacey Herman-Dorant: The upgrade of the Stackpole Field playground is a top priority. It’s my understanding through conversations with the Town Manager that there is a plan in place with budget appropriation so work should begin in the Spring. Precinct 1 deserves an upgraded playground where the entire Saugus community can come together with their family and friends. Additionally, Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta has indicated that there is concern with hunting near Prankers Pond. I will work to support her upcoming [bylaw] that would prohibit huntto be a police officer,” said Chief Paul Strong. “Our officers work in a fast-paced environment with strong command support, modern policing strategies and meaningful opportunities for growth. We’re looking for officers who want to advance their careers and make a real impact.” The starting salary for Everett Police Officers is $95,568 and up to a maximum of $148,893 depending on education and experience. The City of Everett offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes loning. Susan C. Dunn: The residents in Precinct 1 need to let their Town Meeting Members know their thoughts and ideas. Also, if they have a problem, please let us know so we can work with you to hopefully correct the problem. Sue Palomba: For Precinct 1, my top priorities include neighborhood safety, road and sidewalk improvements, and maintaining the character of our residential areas. These quality-of-life issues directly impact families, seniors, and homeowners. Stackpole Field Playground: Enhancing local recreational spaces remains vital for families, youth, and overall community health. Supporting the playground ensures safe, accessible, and enjoyable areas for children and families. I am committed to advocating for practical solutions that make our neighborhood safer, cleaner, and more stable while protecting the investment our residents have made in their homes. Question Three: Are you working independently or in collaboration with other members on articles to be introduced for this year’s Town Meeting? Could you please elaborate? Summarize your article and what you hope to acgevity pay, sick leave and sick buyback, personal time, night differential, educational incentives and additional stipends. The City also offers educational incentives for applicable degrees depending on their time as a law enforcement officer and will bridge entry steps to reflect prior years of service. Everett patrol officers work a 4x4 schedule consisting of four 10-hour shifts followed by four days off. Officers also have opportunities to serve in specialized units, including Detectives, Narcotics, K9, Community Services, Bicycle Unit, North Metro SWAT, Traffic, Gaming Enforcement Unit and Marine Unit. “Public safety is a top pricomplish. Mark J. Bell: Nothing specific yet. I would like to submit an article that has Town Meeting ority in Everett, and we are committed to investing in a strong, professional police department,” said Mayor Robert J. Van Campen. “We are proud to offer competitive compensation, strong benefits and meaningful career opportunities for officers looking to serve in a dynamic and diverse community.” Qualified officers are encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to Captain Paul Landry at Paul.Landry@cityofeverett.org. Please note that the applicant’s current Appointing Authority must approve the transfer. The City of Everett is an equal opportunity employer. Members collect signatures every election. Currently, as the election approaches, Town TOWN MEETING | SEE PAGE 10 PLEASANT ST. TAX 175 Pleasant Street, Malden Specializing in Personal Income Tax Preparation Starting at $90. Call: (781) 324-6195 Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? 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This season, the Sachems didn’t just inch forward — they broke through. Saugus finished 11-9, won eight of nine games down the stretch and earned the No. 31 seed in Division 3, hosting No. 34 Lowell Catholic in a first-round state tournament game. It’s the program’s first postseason berth since 2023 — and its first home playoff game in nearly a decade. The Peabody game that changed everything If there was a moment that defined this team’s growth, it may have come in Peabody’s gym — without the Sachems’ leading scorer. Ryan Shea, who averaged 15 points and four assists per game this season, got sick during warmups and was sent home just as the game began. “I kind of told the team, I was like, ‘Guys, Ryan has done his fair share for us,’” Saugus coach Joe Bertrand said. “‘Someone else is going to have to step up tonight.’” They did. Jordan Rodriguez scored 19 points. Huey Josama added 18. Cam Conroy stepped into the point guard role. 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In the second half, that climbed into the high 60s and low 70s. “Just our scoring,” Bertrand said. “Our scoring improved.” Three-point shooting, which lagged early, came alive. Josama’s interior scoring — 12 points and eight rebounds per game — forced defenses to collapse. “I think Huey stepped up and started scoring a little bit more down low, and that created easier shots for guys,” Bertrand said. “A lot of teams are really worried about Huey down low.” Once that balance clicked, it spread. “It was never one thing,” Bertrand said. “I think just everything kind of came together. Once they worked together, it just kind of like spread like wildfire throughout the whole team.” The result: eight wins in nine games and two fourgame winning streaks. This came after a four-game losing streak. Talk about resilience. The senior core that grew up together This wasn’t a sudden rise. It was layered. In 2024, this group won four games. In 2025, it won seven. In 2026, it won 11. The four captains — Jordan Rodriguez, Ryan Shea, Huey Josama and Nathan Soroko — were sophomores taking varsity lumps two years ago. Now, they’re seniors leading a tournament team. They finished third in the NEC Lynch Division at 5-8 in conference play and secured a home playoff game. Dupuy averaged 12 rebounds and nearly two blocks per game. Shea led in scoring and assists. Josama anchored the interior. Rodriguez and Hernandez averaged roughly two three-pointers per game, spacing the floor. It became a team that could score, defend and adjust. Lowell Catholic was next — a team Bertrand said, “kind of reminds me of like Danvers in our conference.” “They’re a solid team. They got some good guys that can shoot,” Bertrand said. “We just got to be ready to play.” H is message hasn ’ t changed. “Limit our turnovers, rebound and execute on offense,” Bertrand said. “And everything else will work itself out.” If the Sachems win, old Northeastern Conference friend Salem awaits. Salem beat Saugus earlier this season. But they’re not looking ahead. After two seasons of incremental growth, this year’s group has already done something tangible: It earned the right to play meaningful basketball at home in late February. And as Bertrand said earlier this winter, that’s exactly where they wanted to be. “We control our own destiny.” ׉ 7cassandra://kf1_1l-P53X1bwV0S8pVz6aX4bYJSwlfp4ifb0OMCdk64`irFOT]ע}B׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAY, FEbrUArY 27, 2026 Page 7 ~ SHS Sachems Winter Sports roundup ~ SAUGUS CHEERLEADING MAKES STATEMENT, WRESTLING CLOSES STRONG AT STATES By Dom Nicastro As winter seasons push toward their final chapters, Saugus High School athletes are delivering defining moments. The cheer team is rewriting its own standards. The wrestling co-op continues to prove it belongs among the state’s best. And across programs, the theme remains consistent: growth, resilience and momentum at the right time of year. CHEERLEADING: YOUNG TEAM BREAKS THROUGH, WINS DIVISION 3 For the first time as Saugus cheerleading head coach, Hannah Phelan and assistant Noelle Loconte took a leap. Instead of bringing in an outside choreographer, they built the routine themselves. The result? The highest choreography score Phelan has seen in all her years with the program — as both assistant and head coach. “We took a chance and choreographed the routine ourselves rather than bringing in an outside choreographer,” Phelan said. “That decision truly paid off — this routine earned the highest choreography score we’ve had in all my years with the program.” Competing in Division 3 against three other teams last week in West Springfield Winter Wonderland/NEC Qualifier, Saugus won first place by six points. “What I personally loved most about the performance was the energy the team brought the second they stepped onto the mat,” Phelan said. “They performed with confidence and smiles from start to finish.” The routine highlighted the team’s strengths in pace and execution, and the improvement was evident across the board. “The team improved in every single scoring category,” Phelan said. “They truly worked like a well-oiled machine.” One of the defining moments came immediately. “One of the most rewarding moments was watching them hit their opening stunt flawlessly during the performance after struggling with it all week and not hitting it during warmups,” she said. “When it mattered most, Safety. Style. Stress-Free Installation. On bottom, left to right, Izzy Dedo, Selena Garcia and Kieiry Camilo Grullon hold up teammate Lucia Giron. they trusted each other and delivered.” The victory sends Saugus to Regionals this Sunday — a significant bounceback after a difficult fall season in which injuries prevented advancement past NEC competition. “They returned in the winter stronger, more focused, and determined,” Phelan said. “Their hard work paid off.” Leadership has played a major role, especially from sophomore captain Stephanie Perez. “We have a very young team this year, and stepping into a captain role at such a young age can be intimidating, but Stephanie has been one of the most reliable captains I’ve ever had,” Phelan CALL NOW 1.877.357.6691 Saugus cheerleading coaches, left to right, Amanda Piers, Hannah Phelan, Noelle Loconte and Grace Goldberg. Top row, left to right: Kieiry Camilo Grullon, Selena Garcia, Lucia Giron, Izzy Dedo, Camila DiFraia, Ana Gutierrez and Sarah Mudafort. Sitting, left to right, Danielle Braga, Stephanie Perez and Ava Pina. said. “She embodies exactly what I look for in both a teammate and a leader.” The youth movement is part of a larger program resurgence. Participation has jumped from 15 athletes last fall to 35 this year — the largest roster in years — with both varsity and JV levels in place and a competitive team pushing high-level stunting difficulty. After placing second at NECs last winter and qualifying for Regionals, this year’s group is now chasing something more. WRESTLING: SAUGUS/ PEABODY FINISHES EIGHTH AT DIVISION 2 STATES The Saugus/Peabody wrestling coop continued another strong postseason showing with an eighth-place team finish at the Division 2 State Championships — further cementing the program’s place among Massachusetts’ top contenders. Coming off a historic Division 2 North Sectional championship — the first in either Saugus or Peabody history — the co-op continued to compete deep into brackets at states. ROUNDUP | SEE PAGE 10 SPECIAL OFFER FREE Fixtures and FREE Shower Door Add’l terms apply. Offer subject to change and vary by dealer. Cannot be combined with other offers. 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With this week’s edition, I have reached my 10-year anniversary as Editor of The Saugus Advocate. I officially began covering the town on a Leap Year Monday – Feb. 29, 2016. And my first edition was Friday, March 4. It’s now well over 500 weekly newspapers that I was directly involved in – reporting exclusively on the Town of Saugus government, activities in the schools, community events, important news and human-interest stories. During that time, I spent thousands of hours interviewing Saugus residents – from everyday people to public officials and community leaders. I have written thousands and thousands of words about Saugus, while snapping hundreds of photos and writing hundreds of headlines and photo captions. I would have to say that 10 years has been a good run and I hope that the decade I spent covering the town has been informative, educative, helpful and entertaining to our readers while illuminating important issues that spur public discussion and lead to the betterment of the community. I’m 73 with more than a half century in the business. And I don’t have any retirement date set. I’ve always told people I day (March 16) at 6:30 p.m. at the Marina at The Wharf (543 North Shore Rd. in Revere). This is being billed as a fun night with stewardship awards, silent auctions and raffles. Steve Fantone will present the keynote presentation and wildlife slide show. Those who attend the annual meeting can also learn about the new Rumney Marsh Conservancy. Tickets cost $35. For details, go to www.saugusriver.org. Final Fireside Chat at meet in town that I enjoy what I do and will continue my lifelong profession as long as my health holds out and as long as Advocate Newspapers Publisher Jim Mitchell wants me to oversee the town’s news coverage. About this time every year for the past 10 years, I usually commit to at least one more year. So, right now, that’s my goal. I’m hoping for a year of good health and good reporting. Stay tuned. Saugus United Parish Food Pantry The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry will be open today (Friday, Feb. 27) from 9:30-11 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 781-233-2663 or go to the website (cliftondalecc.org) for details. Legion Breakfast on Fridays There’s a good breakfast deal for Saugus veterans and other folks who enjoy a hearty breakfast on Friday mornings. The American Legion Post 210 at 44 Taylor St. in Saugus offers Friday morning breakfasts for the 2025-26 season. Doors open at 7:30 a.m., with breakfast served from 8-9:00 a.m. for an $8 donation. Veterans who cannot afford the donation may be served free. This week’s “Shout Outs” Longtime Saugus writer and historian Janice Jarosz, a frequent contributor to The Saugus Advocate, offered this week’s “Shout Outs: “Special thanks to the DPW for getting the town through the Blizzard of 26 and also thanks to Ms. Bridget Marino who, for many years, has taken care of the neighborhood fire hydrant by clearing it out with the right 3 by 3 foot snow clearance every time there is a flicker of snow coming our way. Hugs and kisses!!!” Want to “Shout Out” a fellow Saugonian? This is an opportunity for our LAST SATURDAY’S FIRESIDE CHAT: A crowd gathered by the cozy fire in the Visitors’ Center at Breakheart Reservation on Feb. 21 to listen to Stewardship Research Biologist Sean Riley and Shorebird Protection Program Coordinator Lis Kernan as they gave a presentation on five years of saw-whet owl monitoring and banding conducted at Bradley Palmer State Forest. (Courtesy photo of Joanie Allbee). 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. Breakheart tomorrow The last in a series of Fireside Remembering a Saugus gold medalist Last week’s victory by the U.S. Olympic Women’s Ice Hockey team over Canada to clinch the Gold Medal rekindled fond local memories of Sandra Whyte-Sweeney – a great woman hockey player from Saugus who starred on the women’s team that won the gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan. She contributed two assists and a goal in Team USA’s 3-1 victory over Canada in the gold medal game. “Sandra and my son Thomas played together under the Saugus Youth Hockey Teams when they first started out at 10 -11,” Janice Jarosz recalled this week. “Hockey was very popular back then,” Jarosz continued, noting that Sandra’s parents live on King Street in Saugus. “Sandra’s grandmother, Mariane (Sperry) Whyte was the first female to be elected to the Saugus Youth Hockey Program,” Jarosz said. Whyte is a 1988 Saugus High School graduate who starred in field hockey who later went on to play center for the Harvard University women’s hockey team, where she went on to become one of the school’s all-time greats, later being inducted into the Harvard athletes’ Hall of Fame. She was the Ivy League Player of the Year in 1991 and 1992. SRWC Annual Meeting March 16 The Saugus River Watershed Council will host its Annual Dinner Meeting on MonChats will be held tomorrow (Saturday, Feb. 28) at 10 a.m. at Breakheart Reservation in the Visitors’ Center (177 Forest St.). Join Jonathan Patton, Staff Archaeologist, and Leah Hopkins (Narragansett Tribe), Indigenous Peoples Partnership Coordinator, as they discuss archaeological collaboration within DCR. March 4 Saugus Democrats caucus A caucus to elect delegates to the Massachusetts Democratic State Convention will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the Italian American Club at 1 Beachview Avenue in Saugus at 6:30 p.m. The caucus is open to all registered Democrats in the Town of Saugus. We will be selecting 13 Delegates and 4 Alternates to represent the Town of Saugus at the Democratic State Convention on Friday, May 29, and Saturday, May 30, at the DCU Center in Worcester. If you have any questions, call Joe Malone at 781-307-1674 or e-mail him at lincoln66in56@verizon.net St. John’s will host March 14 craft fair St. John’s Episcopal Church will host an Artisan Marketplace on Saturday, March 14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 8 Prospect St. in Saugus. The Marketplace will feature talented local artisans offering a variety of exquisite, handcrafted items. Shoppers will find unique gifts for birthdays, Mother’s and Father’s Day and anniversaries, or special touches for the home. SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 9 ׉ 7cassandra://NdCTxRBN9FNW1kIsQJ9PL5fBGWJnHodQR5DH3pZ10tY5`irFOT]ע}D׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAY, FEbrUArY 27, 2026 Page 9 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 8 Visitors are invited to enjoy refreshments from the snack bar and a special 11 a.m. appearance by musician Chris D’Agostino, a Boston-based singer-songwriter, keyboardist and guitarist. He covers musical genres across various decades: rock, pop, soul and folk. Children ages 10 and under may register from 12:15 p.m.12:45 p.m. to participate in a 1:00 p.m. Easter egg hunt. Art on the Wing Join the library and Wingmasters for this unique opportunity! Draw or paint live birds of prey! Wingmasters will present five live birds for 10-15 minutes each while the audience draws and asks questions. Participants need to bring their own art supplies. The library will provide plain paper, pencils and colored pencils. Saturday, March 21, from 10-11 a.m. in the Community Room; age eight and up, please. Online registration starts on March 7. Coach T’s spring track program Plans are in the works for the Saugus Sachems Youth Spring Track Program for 2026. Here’s the basic information. Who: Grades K-6th. Where: Belmonte Track. When: 4:00-5:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays – May 19-June 11. This program is geared toward new track and field athletes. It will prepare them for the larger-scale summer camp. Cost: $150 first year, $75 if returning. For any questions, further information or to register, please contact Coach Christopher Tarantino (Coach T) at 781854-6778 or christophertarantino24@gmail.com A SAUGUS GOLD MEDALIST: Sandra Whyte, who is now known as Sandra Whyte-Sweeney, starred on the women’s team that won the gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan. (Courtesy photo of the U.S. Olympic Committee) ~ Political Announcement ~ Diann Slavit Baylis Announces Candidacy for Governor’s Council immigration Attorney from Marblehead to run in 6th District I mmigration attorney Diann Slavit Baylis announced that she is running for Governor’s Council in Massachusetts’ 6th District. Slavit Baylis, a resident of Marblehead, took out nomination papers this week from the Secretary of State’s Office, and plans to collect nomination signatures throughout the district. The Governor’s Council is an elected body in Massachusetts that provides advice and consent on the Governor’s judicial appointments, pardons and commutations, and warrants for the state treasury. The Council also plays a role in the certification of statewide election results. The 6th district encompasses parts of Boston, most of Cambridge, the cities of Chelsea, Everett, Lynn, Malden, Medford, Melrose, Revere and Somerville, and the towns of Lynnfield, Marblehead, Nahant, Reading, Saugus, Stoneham, Swampscott, Wakefield, Winchester and Winthrop. “We need judges with knowledge, integrity and compassion at every level of our judiciary, and I will be a voice for that on the Governor’s Council,” said Slavit Baylis. “What many people don’t know is that critical decisions impacting the lives of children who enter the country unaccompanied, like the clients that I have represented as immigration counsel, are being made in our state probate courts. This is a dangerous time for immigrant families. We must ensure that people appointed to judgeships understand immigration law, and that they will stand up for the constiDiann Slavit Baylis Candidate for Governor’s Council tutional rights, safety and best interests of immigrants and immigrant children.” While most immigration proceedings take place in federal immigration courts, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, a path to citizenship for unaccompanied minors, is determined at the state level through the probate courts. ANNOUNCEMENT | SEE PAGE 10 Savvy Senior by Jim Miller Do I Need to File a Tax Return This Year? Dear Savvy Senior, What are the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this tax season? I didn’t file a tax return last year because my income was below the filing threshold, but I got a part-time job in 2025, so I’m wondering if I need to file this year. Semi-retired Joe Dear Joe, Whether you need to file a federal income tax return this year depends on several factors: how much you earned in 2025, the source of your income, your age, and your filing status. Here’s a quick guide to this year’s IRS filing thresholds. For most people, it’s straightforward: if your gross income (all taxable income, excluding Social Security benefits unless you’re married and filing separately) is below the threshold for your filing status and age, you generally do not need to file. But if it’s over, you will. 2025 IRS Federal Filing Thresholds: Single: $15,750 ($17,750 if you’re 65 or older by Jan. 1, 2026). Married filing joint - ly: $31,500 ($33,100 if one spouse is 65 or older; or $34,700 if you’re both over 65). Married filing separately: $5 at any age. Head of household: $23,625 ($25,625 if 65 or older). Qualifying surviving spouse: $31,500 ($33,100 if 65 or older). For a detailed breakdown, including taxable vs. nontaxable income, you can request a free copy of the IRS “1040 and 1040SR Instructions for Tax Year 2025” by calling 800-829-3676, or view it online at IRS.gov/pub/ irs-pdf/i1040gi.pdf. Check Here Too Be aware that there are other financial situations that can require you to file a tax return, even if your gross income falls below the IRS filing requirements. For example, if you earned more than $400 from self-employment in 2025, owe any taxes on an IRA, Health Savings Account or an alternative minimum tax, or get premium tax credits because you, your spouse or a dependent is enrolled in a Health Insurance Marketplace plan, you’ll need to file. You may also need to file if you’re receiving Social Security benefits, and one-half of your benefits plus your other gross income and any tax-exempt interest exceeds $25,000, or $32,000 if you’re married and filing jointly. To figure all this out, the IRS offers an online tax tool that asks a series of questions that will help you determine if you’re required to file, or if you should file because you’re due a refund. It takes less than 15 minutes to complete. You can access this tool at IRS.gov/help/ita – click on “Filing Requirements – Do I need to file a tax return?” Or you can get assistance over the phone by calling the IRS helpline at 800-829-1040. Check Your State Even if you’re not required to file a federal tax return this year, don’t assume that you’re also excused from filing state income taxes. The rules for your state might be very different. Check with your state tax agency before assuming you’re off the hook. A complete list of state tax agencies is available at Taxadmin.org/fta-members. Tax Prep Help If you find that you do need to file a tax return this year, you can Free File at IRS.gov/freefile, which is a partnership program between the IRS and tax software companies. Your 2025 adjusted gross income must be below $89,000 to qualify. If you need some help with your tax returns, the IRS sponsored Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program provides free tax preparation and counseling to middle and low-income taxpayers, age 60 and older. Call 800-906-9887 or visit IRS.treasury.gov/freetaxprep to locate services near you. You can also get help through the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide service at AARP. org/findtaxhelp or call 888227-7669. You don’t have to be an AARP member to use this service. Send your questions or comments to questions@savvysenior.org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070. ׉ 7cassandra://ywP8TWQZIw0Ed_rjefjmtTWQDDIe6O85lKWDX1azNfc4 `irFOT]ע}EirFOT]ע}D rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://250RH5VdiAgYZG0WyAOBnFh819FaWK92WVYvmFWtkQk`'p׉ 7cassandra://axgYbxMPMc5RraK9aN9WIlzS2dai2wbrlnr9vRBp1sUͽ``׉ 7cassandra://3EWslV9QBr0opZIw-7HRcdCHCcIHJnRTFHcjB2DghRA4`irFOT]ע}lטUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://KSFTmMWHesS2FgwaY-cYwMyfAhntbAf1Y6qTuQFTdZQ `'p׉ 7cassandra://tBcelJnv2qVpZNErSQup5Ha11EaxdoBJPh6LbyvmglU `׉ 7cassandra://YwGe0CqpVHYpHhEf2b-rVXQ4y2OxqWiY_J7FJ0hhPM01`irFOT]ע}s׉EPage 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAY, FEbrUArY 27, 2026 Saugus Gardens in the Winter Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable By Laura Eisener A mong the interesting things mentioned in the closing ceremony of the 2026 Olympics last Sunday were the comments on gratitude for water, especially the more solid forms of it, snow and ice, since this element is necessary for all of the Olympic winter sports. While most of us might have felt appreciative if we got a little less snow, schoolkids in Saugus might have been thankful since they got an extra couple of snow days falling on top of their February vacation week. The weather has been rough on wildlife, as the deep snow makes it much more difficult for many animals to search for food or to escape predators. Over the weekend I saw a few birds of prey at the Saugus Iron Works: a turkey vulture (Cathartes aura) using the chimney as a lookout perch, and a hawk up in a tree somewhat farther away. On Monday, a red-shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus) caught its lunch in my front yard and ate some of it before flying off with the rest to its nest. Several of the birds at my feeder kept shaking their heads during the storm as the snow got in their eyes, and all of the blue jays were having “bad feather days” from bits of ice entangled in their crest feathers. The jays kept rubbing their heads against tree branches to scrape the ice pellets off as they checked out their surroundings during the storm. While in some years you might see a few plants blooming in late February, such as snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) and Lenten roses (Helleborus orientalis), the plants are still dormant under all this snow. Still, unseen things are beginning to happen in the plant world. Many woody plants are beginning to come out of their winter dormancy due to the warming daytime temperatures, and sap has started running. Pressure builds in the sap vessels of the tree; if they encounter a hole in the bark, such as one drilled in a maple tree, some of the sap will run out. While many tree species have increased sap running in the spring, only a few tree species have sap that is sweet and flavorful enough for people to go to the effort of collecting. The best-known is the ANNOUNCEMENT| FROM PAGE 9 Slavit-Baylis, a lifelong resident of the North of Boston region, is a graduate of Merrimack College and Suffolk Law School. She has a long history of public service, including volunteering for the Lawyer of the Day program at Essex Probate Court. Earlier in her career she served as Deputy Campaign Coordinator for the Massachusetts Democratic Party, and she is currently an active member of the Marblehead Democratic Town Committee. Slavit Baylis has also supported the work of the Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence, having testified at legislative hearings and spoken at State House rallies to urge action on much-needed gun violence prevention legislation. TOWN MEETING | FROM PAGE 5 Meeting Members sign a piece of paper indicating if they will be running again and that’s it. Seeing that Town Meeting Members have a lot of responsibility in saying what is done with taxpayers money, I believe it’s healthy for members to regularly connect with the voters they represent. Collecting signatures instead of just saying you’ll run again encourages direct conversations and outreach with residents and gives people a better understanding of what Town Meeting does and why it matters. So, assuming I can find some time between the craziness of youth sports activities, I am going to try and write up an article like this if I can. A sap bucket at Breakheart is gathering the sweet stuff for boiling into sugar in March. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) A bluejay on Monday had a hard time keeping the snowflakes from freezing in its crest feathers. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) sugar maple (Acer saccharum), which grows best in northern New England. Other tree species can also produce a sweet sap, such as walnut, although walnut trees have a lower concentration of sugar in the sap so syrup production for human use is much less efficient. Common walnut (Juglans re“I come from a tradition of public service,” said Slavit Baylis, the youngest daughter of former Haverhill Harbormaster William “Red” Slavit. “There is important work to be done on the Governor’s Council, and I look forward to engaging voters in a conversation about their priorities, and what I can offer them as their Councilor from the 6th District.” Stacey Herman-Dorant: The Precinct 1 Town Meeting Members plan to meet in early March to share initiatives, hear from residents and set goals. There may be articles that will be introduced at Town Meeting. I look forward to seeing the articles submitted and carefully weighing how they will impact our Town. Susan C. Dunn: No I don’t have any articles. gia) and our native black walnut (Juglans nigra), as well as other walnut species, can produce a sweet syrup if the sap is boiled down. Cornell University has conducted studies of walnut sap production and found it had a sweet, nutty flavor that taste testers liked, although it has not yet had great ROUNDUP | FROM PAGE 7 Leading the way was Michael Maraio (Peabody Veterans Memorial High School), who finished fourth. Cesar Cruz (Saugus High School) placed fifth. Jake Murray (Saugus High School) earned seventh. J.J. Figueroa (Peabody Veterans Memorial High School) placed eighth. Jackson Deleidi (Peabody VetSue Palomba: I am working collaboratively with fellow Town Meeting Members to review and support articles that promote fiscal responsibility, infrastructure upgrades, and long-term planning for Saugus. I strongly believe collaboration leads to stronger outcomes. One area I am particularly focused on is ensuring that any proposed spending aligns with clear, measurcommercial success. Birch sap, collected mostly from black birch (Betula nigra), has a distinctive flavor and has been used in the making of birch beer, a soft drink, and when fermented can be made into birch wine. Spring’s approach is obvious through the lengthening of days, but this coming week we have another good reason to look skyward. On Tuesday, March 3, we may observe the full moon, known as the worm moon, which coincides with a lunar eclipse around dawn on that day. The peak time of the eclipse is 6:33 a.m. erans Memorial High School) also finished eighth. The journey isn’t over. The All-State Championships are scheduled for Sunday and Monday in Springfield, where several Sachems will look to extend their postseason runs and add to what has already been a landmark winter. able community benefits. My goal is to support articles that strengthen public services while being mindful of taxpayer impact. We must balance progress with accountability. Through these efforts, I hope to accomplish thoughtful, forward-looking decisions that position Saugus for continued growth while preserving the strong sense of community that defines our town. ׉ 7cassandra://3EWslV9QBr0opZIw-7HRcdCHCcIHJnRTFHcjB2DghRA4`irFOT]ע}F׉E#THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAY, FEbrUArY 27, 2026 Page 11 Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 51 - Report No. 8 February 16-20, 2026 By Bob Katzen THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on local representatives’ votes on roll calls from prior sessions. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. EARLIER READING INTERVENTION (H 4672) House 23-131, rejected an amendment to a bill that would provide a framework for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to identify and approve a list of high-quality curricula that school districts will select from for kindergarten through third grade literacy. The amendment would require early intervention by the school when a student is “at risk” of falling behind in reading skills. It would replace language that requires early intervention only when a student is already behind. Amendment sponsor Rep. Alyson Sullivan-Almeida (R-Abington) said the amendment would make a small but significant change that would require schools to act proactively rather than waiting for significant underperformance before providing support for that child. She said that earlier intervention would give students a better chance of success. Rep. Ken Gordon (D-Bedford) said the amendment will create a vague, non-precise and unenforceable standard. He said it is hard to determine when a student is “at risk” of falling behind. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Jessica Giannino No Rep. Donald Wong Yes SPECIAL COMMISSION ON FAMILY CAREGIVING (H 4704) House 154-0, approved an amendment that would create a special legislative commission to conduct a comprehensive study on family caregiving policy in the Bay State including an evaluation of all state-funded efforts in caregiving research, clinical care, institutional and home-based and community-based services and an investigation into the potential fiscal, access and quality impacts of allowing spouses to serve as paid caregivers in the MassHealth program. Amendment sponsor Rep. Mike Kushmerek (D-Fitchburg) said that one in ten Massachusetts residents serve as a caregiver to a loved one and noted this is one of the most important and difficult jobs. He said that the commission will work to find innovative ways to keep seniors aging in place at home and our young, disabled population in our communities with their families. He noted it will study ways to help the caregivers perform this overwhelming task. He noted that his first-hand experience as a caregiver for his parents for ten years showed him how difficult the job is. He said it was among the best and most heartbreaking experiences of his lifetime. He said that you give up a part of yourself to be a caregiver. You do it because you love the people, and you do it because often there’s nobody else. He noted that nothing could have prepared him for the job -- going from being a 22-year-old student focused on college parties and final exams to learning MassHealth waivers and leaning medication management. He noted that caregivers often do not have significant resources, support or education on how best to advocate for those they love. (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Rep. Donald Wong Yes ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL INCREASE TAX RELIEF TO VETERANS (S 1948) – The House, on a voice vote without a roll call, gave initial approval to a Senate-approved bill that would allow cities and towns to hike from the current $1,500 to $2,000, the property tax break for veterans and spouses of deceased or disabled veterans in exchange for their providing volunteer services to their municipality. Supporters said that veteran and senior work-off programs were originally designed to operate in parallel but while the Legislature recently raised the senior cap to reflect rising costs of living, the veteran cap was not updated, creating an unintended disparity. “Our veterans have already given so much in service to our nation, and they deserve to be able to remain in the communities they call home,” said the bill’s sponsor Sen. Julian Cyr (D-Provincetown). “For many veterans on Cape Cod, the Islands and across Massachusetts, rising property taxes are putting undue pressure on household budgets that are already razor thin. This bill gives communities a meaningful property tax relief tool while recognizing the service veterans have already given so they may live with the dignity they have earned.” INCREASE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR SENIORS OVER 70 (H 3236) – The House, on a voice vote without a roll call, gave initial approval to a bill that would amend a current law that gives seniors 70 and older, who meet certain low-income qualifications, an exemption in the amount of $4,000 of taxable valuation of real property or the sum of $500, whichever would decrease the property tax by the most. The bill would allow a city or town to exercise a local option to increase the $4,000 to up to $8,000 and/or the $500 to up to $1,000; or by only increasing the $500 exemption to up to $2,000. The bill also retains current law that already permits cities and towns to reduce the age of eligibility to 65 or older. “I filed this bill to make life a little more affordable for our senior citizens, by giving our cities and towns more flexibility to do so when it comes to property taxes,” said sponsor Rep. Adam Scanlon (D-North Attleborough). “Seniors who have done so much for our communities and have deep roots here should not be pushed out of their lifelong homes by property taxes. I want our towns to have the freedom to expand this senior property tax exemption to be able to get seniors this tax relief.” PROPERTY TAX CAP FOR SENIORS 65 AND OLDER (H 3234) – The House, on a voice vote without a roll call, gave initial approval to a bill that would allow local cities and towns to impose a property tax cap for some homeowners ages 65 and older. The cap would freeze the property tax at its current rate if the senior has a federal adjusted gross income of no more than $50,000 for a single income household, and $60,000 or less if married; and assets of $75,000 or less not including his or her primary residence and motor vehicle. “I sponsored this bill because homeowners who are 65 and older and living on fixed incomes should not be forced out of their homes by rising property taxes,” said sponsor Rep. Adrianne Ramos (D-North Andover). “Many seniors have spent decades contributing to their communities, and they deserve stability and predictability as they age. By limiting property tax increases for those who meet reasonable income and asset thresholds, this bill targets relief to the homeowners who need it most while maintaining fairness for taxpayers overall.” BILL RUSSELL AND BOB COUSY HIGHWAY (H 3727) – The House, on a voice vote without a roll call, gave initial approval to Legislation that would name the portion of the Massachusetts Turnpike between Boston and Worcester, “The Bill Russell and Bob Cousy Highway.” “I believe we should pay homage to celebrated Boston Celtics teammates and NBA champions, Bob Cousy and the late Bill Russell, who were not only exceptional athletes who brought many championships home to Boston, but who were also two great pillars of our community here in the commonwealth,” said sponsor Rep. David Linsky (D-Natick). Linsky continued, “Bill Russell, as the first black coach in the NBA, was a frequent target of racially motivated harassment and abuse. Even as he received death threats and hate crimes from his own fan base, he courageously continued to pioneer player activism. Russell marched alongside civil rights leaders such as Martin Luther King, Jr. and Medgar Evans and continued to fight for civil rights his entire life. Bob Cousy was also much more than a basketball player. He played a tremendous role in organizing the first player’s union in the NBA which helped kickstart a new era of player empowerment in sports. Russell and Cousy both risked their careers and their lives to fight for what they believed in, and we should continue to honor them for their incredible work for our community.” INFECTUOUS DISEASES (H 2836) – The House, on a voice vote without a roll call, gave initial approval to legislation that would provide that any condition of impairment of health caused by an infectious disease resulting in total or partial disability or death to an employee of a correctional facility would be presumed to have been suffered in the line of duty, unless shown otherwise by competent evidence. “Corrections officers work in an inherently high-risk environment where close quarters and daily physical interactions make exposure to infectious disease an occupational hazard unlike almost any other profession,” said sponsor Rep. 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It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www. thewarrengroup.com. BUYER1 Lucero, Elmer Silva, Victor M BUYER2 Mejia, Estela SELLER1 Pedi Joseph S Est Bell, Linda L Suleyman “Suley” Dervish Celimli avid reader and loved sharing stories with both friends and strangers. When he was four years 8 5, of Lynnfield, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center in Burlington. He was the beloved life partner of Heather M. Kirk with whom he shared the 48 years from the blizzard of 1978 until his death. He was born in Doğanbey, Turkey on April 4, 1940, and was the cherished son of the late Osman and Ayse (Dedeoğlu) Celimli. Doganbey is a tiny village near Konya, where Rumi the Sufi poet lived. Suley was captivated by Rumi’s work. He was an old, Suley’s grandparents brought him to Izmir for a chance at a better education. A port city on the Aegean coast, Izmir was home to countless immigrants and refugees who flocked there to escape the destruction of post-World War II Europe. Suley was proud to have grown up among such a diverse population. At six years old he started helping his grandfather at the “bakal”, a neighborhood corner store that the family owned. This is where he first honed his business acumen and practiced the art of bargaining. Through elementary and high school, he ran the student bookstore, and then the cafeteria. In 1958 he earned a scholarship to Robert College, a respected American school in Istanbul. During the summers of 1961-62 Suley hitchhiked throughout Europe and was active in the International Civil Service. At this time he worked to promote international relations, supSELLER2 Gelineau Jr, Roy F OBITUARIES porting the efforts to build roads and schools while cleaning up the remaining rubble from World War II. Suley served as a liaison for the American Friends Service Committee, which was working to create communication between East and West Berlin. In 1963 Suley received his bachelor’s degree in business administration and went on to serve in the Turkish Army where he was stationed in Silvan, in the mountains near the Iraqi border. He left the army as a captain in 1965 and then worked for the Turkish Maritime Lines before immigrating to the United States in 1967. Suley attended Penn State where he earned a Master of Science degree. His first job in the United States was washing dishes at a diner while taking classes at Penn State. He then was able to arrange a graduate assistantship in the Ceramic Engineering department where he helped to develop heat shields for NASA while completing his degree in Institutional Management. From 1968 to 1975 Suley 9. On March 2, 1965, what film with the songs “My Favorite Things” and “Do-Re-Mi” premiered? 1. On February 27, 1951, the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution was ratified; what does it limit? 2. What game show that involved trivia and performing stunts is also the name of a city in New Mexico? 3. 4. On February 28, 2013, what Pope resigned whose name is like a breakfast dish? What novel with the March family is by an author with a name including a month? 5. gress established what that was the world’s first national park? 6. What future president as a child harvested maple sap? 7. What hit by the Sugarhill Gang was the first Top 40 rap single on the Billboard Hot 100? 8. er who started her career late in life painted “Sugaring-Off in the Maple Orchard”? What American paintOn March 1, 1872, Con10. William Wordsworth’s poem “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” is about what flower? 11. worked for Arthur Young and Company, Lowes Hotels, Restaurant Associates, Intercontinental Hotels and Servomation Corporation in various capacities in Europe, Africa, and the U.S. In 1975 he became an independent restauranteur after purchasing Godfried’s Bakery and Deli in Saugus. Until the day of his death he continued to run his own businesses which included restaurants, real estate, and international trade. He built Godfried’s Plaza in 1985 while operating restaurants and bars in Lowell, Cambridge, and Boston. In 2001 he founded Evos Arts in Lowell, a multimedia art center that supported a wide variety of artists including musicians, filmmakers, actors, dancers, and visual artists while also having an amazing selection of beers on tap. Suley co-founded and served as chairman of Friends of Breakheart, which raised funds for Breakheart Reservation, a state park in Saugus and Wakefield, MA. He served as a board member for various local chambers of comin its name) is credited with inventing Canadian bacon in Eggs Benedict? 15. In what book would you find “paroxysm,” “victuals” and “wuthering”? 16. In what country that starts with U is March known as the month of birches? 12. At the 2026 Super Bowl, what “first” type of ceremony happened? 13. In February 2026, a former Chief Mouser of what country died in Bermuda? 14. March 3 is Canadian Bacon Day; a chef of what famous NYC hotel (with a salad name In what 2026 Winter Olympics sport did a dog briefly join the competition? 17. al George Washington fortified Dorchester Heights, forcing the British to evacuate what? 18. bush? 20. Can you see everything with a microscope? 19. What exactly is a sugar On March 5, 1868, whose impeachment trial began? On March 4, 1776, Genermerce and on boards of several local and national cultural and environmental organizations. In addition to Heather, Suley is survived by his two sons, Evren Celimli and his wife Allison of Cambridge and Osman Celimli of Lowell; his two granddaughters, Sasha and Zoe Celimli of Cambridge; his brother, Mehmet Celimli and his wife Zuhal of Turkey; his sister, Ayfer Yesilova and her husband Sabatin of Turkey; many other nephews and nieces in Germany, Romania, and Turkey. He is also survived by his cousins Tanju Istanbulu and Ty Istanbulu, his wife Antoinette Giugliano, and their daughters, Aliana and Giuliana. Suley was predeceased by his first wife, Gena Glicklich; and niece Ebru Celimli. There will be a gathering at Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St., Peabody on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 12pm to 3pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Suley’s memory to the Perkins School for the Blind by visiting www.perkins.org, or a charity of your choice. ANSWERS ADDRESS 22 Seagirt Ave 910 Sherwood Forest Ln #910 CITY Saugus Saugus DATE 02.05.26 02.05.26 PRICE 635000 505000 1. How many terms a president can serve (only two) 2. “Truth or Consequences” 3. Benedict XVI (Eggs Benedict) 4. “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott (also the sequels “Little Men” and “Jo’s Boys”) 5. Yellowstone 6. Calvin Coolidge 7. “Rapper’s Delight” 8. Grandma Moses (Anna Mary Robertson Moses) 9. “The Sound of Music” 10. Daffodil 11. Ukraine (March is when birch sap is tapped.) 12. A wedding at halftime 13. The United Kingdom, which has had many Chief Mousers (cats) in the government 14. Waldorf Astoria ( Waldorf salad) 15. “Wuthering Heights” by Emily Brontë (wuthering is a Northern English adjective) 16. Women’s team cross-country sprint 17. Boston 18. No; atoms can be seen with a special microscope, but smaller particles cannot be seen. 19. A woods with mostly sugar maples 20. Andrew Johnson’s ׉ 7cassandra://zyBPkE0JqAiCkcmY8kfuX4q1VS1lkHo2ONs4lL9E6fA8`irFOT]ע}H׉E THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAY, FEbrUArY 27, 2026 Page 13 BEACON | FROM PAGE 11 they aren’t forced to fight a bureaucratic battle to prove where they contracted an illness that may be impossible to trace to a single exposure. It’s the least we can do for the men and women who keep our correctional facilities safe.” HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. 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