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Vogler) TE 781-233-4446 Friday, April 18, 2025 “It’s more than a fi re station” Saugus residents receive a powerpoint presentation on an all-encompassing public safety facility designed to improve police, fi re and ambulance service to the town By Mark E. Vogler he four-decades-old quest for a third fi re station to cover the west side of town has transformed into a much more global project of relevance for all Saugus residents – not just in one section of town. “It’s more than a fi re station,” Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree told the audience in the two-thirds full second fl oor auditorium at Saugus Town Hall Monday (April 14) night. “It’s a West Side Public Safety & EMS Response Facility,” he said. He noted it would be a facility used by the Fire Department, Police Department, dispatcher and ambulance service for the benefi t of the entire town – not just one part. Crabtree invited the public to attend a presentation highlighting the fi ndings of a comprehensive study into the feasibility for a third fi re station/ EMS public safety facility to be located on the west side of town. 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If the town’s mission is simply to open up a third fire station, it could put up a steel building and put a fire truck in it, according to Crabtree. Or, the town could repurpose the old firehouse near Town Hall and put a firetruck in that building. But that wouldn’t serve the town’s public interest, Crabtree said. Jeff Shaw, president and Principal-in-Charge at Context Architecture, and the company’s project manager, Peter Nelson, sat at a table positioned at the front of the town MEETING THE PUBLIC: A panel of officials involved in the proposed public safety facility gave an informational session at Town Hall on Monday night. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) auditorium where they shared the findings of their study and presented the PowerPoint preLawrence A. 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Zone 1 provides access to main roads, including Route 1 and Walnut Street, while Zone 2 provides access to main roads, including Lynn Fells Parkway, Route 1 and Town Manager Scott Crabtree briefed the public on the logistics, potential costs and benefits of a public safety building that would also serve as a third fire station during an informational meeting on Monday night at Town Hall. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Main Street. A station located in Zone 2 is closer to the existing Public Safety Headquarters and Fire Station. Zone 2 includes partial coverage of West Saugus and Melrose. Zones were studied along with site features, including reservation land, wetlands, flood zones and other areas not suitable for construction. Phase one of the feasibility study included more than 25 sites in Zones 1 and 2 that were identified for initial analysis. Six sites were selected for detailed study and building test fits. Among the findings of the analysis: · A facility located in Northwest Saugus improves coverage and response time. · A new facility addresses future development and increasing fire and EMS demand. · A new facility permits the Saugus Fire Department to maintain current response times and improve overall service to the town. Crabtree said he plans to submit an article for a Special Town Meeting scheduled for May 5 requesting funds for phase two of the feasibility study, which would be continued by Context Architecture – a firm that has developed a track record all over New England, including for designing firehouses, according to the town manager. “We’ve already invested a half million dollars. We’re going to invest more for the land. We’re going to have to put together a design,” Crabtree said. “The next phase is going to be looking for more money for designing.” “We have to have our ducks in a row and make sure it makes sense. Part of this feasibility study is looking at every area in the town,” he said. Crabtree estimated that it would cost $30 million and perhaps more to build a public safety building and to acquire property to locate it. It would be an additional $1.5 million to add staff, he said. “We have to start thinking differently – what we want for the entire community,” Crabtree said. “This is another big turning point for the town. The goal is FIRE STATION | SEE PAGE 4 ׉ 7cassandra://dqUryjS4G43CtRdcVN-_Ezi_tJUTTLe1nWdDF4G22hI6`h&S:_`׉E?9ׁHhttp://p.m.anׁ ׁ Јנh&W:_`- `̩9ׁHhttp://WIN-WASTE.COMׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 18, 2025 Books in Bloom 2025 Two days when the Saugus public library looks and smells like a glorious fl ower garden By Laura Eisener I f you went into the Saugus Public Library last week, you would have seen a beehive of activity as the Saugus Garden Club and the New Friends of the Saugus Public Library created beautiful arrangements for this year’s “Books In Bloom.” The weather may have been cold and dreary outside but the library was bursting with color inside. This popular annual event has been going on for many years now, with a pause in 2020 for Covid, which left such a void that some members did their own designs at home anyway! The displays were shown all over the library, including the Reading Room and the Children’s Room, and some on the upper level. Many participants brought in fl owers or other design elements from home, while others made bouquets last Thursday afternoon from fl owers donated by Trader Joe’s in Saugus. There was also a table of refreshments in the Community Room both Friday and Saturday – many of the treats homemade by the garden club and the library staff . Garden Club co-president Donna Manoogian chose “For the Love of Plants” by Adam Frost, with a cat garden ornament that looks just like a real cat she has at home. The subjects of many of the nonfi ction books chosen were crafts and hobbies, not surprisingly including gardening and fl ower arranging titles. Ten-year-old Anna Bartmon-Vigneaux showed off some seedlings in a handmade pot with a cat face for the book “Katie the Cat Sitter” in the Children’s Room. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) Ruth Berg’s display for “The Kitchen Table Book” included ornamental fl owers in a teacup, which had a design of a formal vegetable garden, as well as pictures of garden tools. Since her chosen book was about interesting uses and benefi ts of fruits, vegetables and herbs, she appropriately included an apple and orange as well as cereals made from healthy oats and other edible plants. Some of the participants were inspired by the recent historical anniversaries – Saugus Iron Works park ranger Paul Kenworthy picked one of the books he has been reading about a World War II bomber squad, “Blood and Tears,” and included a model plane with red and white identifying tail markings matching the bouquet of white carnations with bright red picotee petal edges. I used my copper topped lantern for a book in the Children’s Lawn and Yard CareUSA It’s Time For SPRING CLEANOUTS Cutting, Weeding, Mulching, Trimming, Brushes, Shrubs & More! 781-521-9927 The door prize was best-selling author Charlaine Harris’s “Definitely Dead” paired with a permanent arrangement made by Lorraine Wilton in a defi nitely blue vase. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) Room that included a variety of stories featuring Massachusetts history. Other designs were inspired by fi ction books and sometimes featured additional props that would give a hint to the plot of the story. Many visitors enjoyed the displays, and while some might have been planning to visit the library anyway there were clearly many others who came specifically to see the event. I overheard one family with young children Saturday morning exclaiming over the books and fl owers, especially those in the children’s section. Maybe the young people will be thinking about doing their own displays next year. Ann Marie Mirasolo created a vivid blue and white arrangement for “The Mystery Guest” by Nita Prose. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) The Saugus Public Library’s Mary Jane Lucas used pink roses and blue delphiniums for Jodi Picoult’s novel “By Any Other Name.” (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) Saugus Garden Club co-president Donna Manoogian works on an arrangement based on a gardening book! (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) Ruth Berg created a banquet of a display for “The Kitchen Table Book.” (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) Call LAWNS Cut From $25 ׉ 7cassandra://-zS8Zx_w3urvGDRmlDz1Qq7UD-3gB6wOpOXoeGkG9bQ9`h&S:_`׉ExTHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 18, 2025 Page 9 Best wishes for a blessed and fulfilling Easter and Passover. 100 Salem Turnpike, Saugus, MA 01906 WIN-WASTE.COM Calling All Artists! An art sale to help benefi t the Theatre Company of Saugus during upcoming play, ‘picasso at the lapin Agile’ By Joanie Allbee H ere’s an invitation for all local artists. The Theatre Company of Saugus (TCS) is looking for your art for their “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” play by Steve Martin. Art will be accepted April 21-24 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 4 Taylor St. When a painting sells, the Theatre’s commission is 25 percent, leaving 75 percent to the Artist. The suggested prices are $25 to $200. TCS is seeking paintings no smaller than 4x4 and no larger than 36x24. Framed or no frame is okay. All pieces must have wire hanging in the back. Anything other than wire will not be acFIRE STATION | FROM PAGE 4 town offi cials faced a similar challenge in getting the town to approve the new Saugus Middle-High School project several years ago by an overwhelming margin of 71 percent of the vote. Initially, people were afraid to support the school project, he said. Crabtree recalled “there were people in their 70s and 80s who said, ‘It’s about time.’” “Let the residents go out and vote and decide what they want. If it gets voted down, it gets voted down.” The public was invited to ask questions about the project following the hourlong presentation. Several residents wanted to know how the project would be fi - nanced. cepted. All art needs to be picked up May 4 after the fi - nal performance, which is estimated to end around 4:30 p.m. Imagine stepping back in time and viewing your painting hanging on the walls of the Lapin Agile in Montmartre, Paris. Hanging with your painting is one of Pablo Picasso’s, and at any moment Mr. Picasso (played by Valerie Whiteneck ) could waltz through the door of his favorite cabaret. Possibly Clovis Sagot, the Art Critic & Art Dealer (played by Sara Dion), who bought many of Picasso’s works, would be negotiating deals over your art pieces. Perhaps a young Einstein (played by Shawyoun ShaidPart of the project would have to be funded by a debt exclusion over a 20- to 30-year period, Crabtree answered. For more personnel to staff the facility, it might take an operations override, he said. “If we acquire property, Town Meeting would have to pass an additional article,” he said. “The fi rst step is funding. We have to get funding to move forward,” he said of the feasibility study. Crabtree said the feasibility study for the new school cost about $1.5 million. Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Jeff Cicolini said he’s optimistic about the public safety project. “I’m still looking at the benefits townwide,” Cicolini said. “I think we’re going to get enough community support that’s going to drive this projani) would pause from surmising the E=mc2 to absorb your painting in wonder. Come join the imaginations and interactive fun of the “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” play and contribute by selling or donating one of your paintings. All art can be viewed before, after and during intermission for discussion of sales. The play performs April 25, 26, 27 and May 2, 3, 4. Show times are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.and Sunday Matinees at 2 p.m. The story scene for the play is at a bar in Paris in 1904. Patrons talk and drink. Among them are a young Pablo Picasso and a young Albert Einstein, both of whom are on the verge of releasing their imect. This is a town-wide project. We got one shot. Let’s do it right,” he said. Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta recalled how close the town came to getting a third fi re station many years ago. “People voted to build the Fire Station, but not for the manpower,” Panetta said. This has been a need for our town for a very long time,” she said. Saugus Fire Chief Michael Newbury fi gured that careful data and analysis will determine the future location of the public safety building. “When the Essex Street Fire Station was placed in that location, it was picked with data,” Chief Newbury said. “When you look at Route 1, that’s going to bear a lot of the population in the future,” portant creations. It’s a look ahead at the 20th century. Near the end, a visitor from the future arrives. The show will be immersive for those attending. Patrons will be seated at large or small tables in a bar in Paris in 1904. Snack plates and candy will be for sale. The bar will be open for business, serving alcoholic and soft drinks at 20th-century prices. Artworks by local visual artists will be on display and for sale. Tickets will be sold for general seating. A host will seat you upon arrival. Tickets can be purchased on the Theatre of Saugus website: tcsaugus.org The venue is the TCS home at the American Legion Post 210 / 44 Taylor St., Saugus. he said. Saugus Police Chief Michael Ricciardelli said the new facility would assist the Police Department in overseeing the Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 ALASKA MORNING SOLITUDE: This 16x20 inch acrylic painting, which was donated to the Theatre Company of Saugus (TCS), will be on display and for sale during the two-weekend performances of the play “Picasso at the Lapin Agile”: April 25, 26 and 27 and May 2, 3 and 4 at the American Legion Hall. 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Espinal died during a wrestling match on Sept. 22. Wrestler Jayden Ceac received the award in his memory. Peabody Veterans Memorial High School Tanners Varsity Wrestling Team and the Saugus High School Sachems Varsity Wrestling Team honored the late Freddy Espinal during last Friday’s banquet at Mixx 360. Espinal died during a wrestling match on Sept. 22. Wrestler Jayden Ceac received the award in his memory. Team Managers Caitlin Snow, at right, with Addison Merrill. NEC All Conference Antonio Anzalone. Iron Man Award winner Anna Felicio, who is also a Northeastern Conference All-Star. Iron Man Award winner Justin Bremberg, who is also a Northeastern Conference All-Star. EVERETT PUBLIC SCHOOLS JOB FAIR Tucker Landry received Rookie of the Year. Northeastern Conference All-Star Evan Johnson, who also won Most Improved and an Iron Man Award. Northeastern Conference All-Star Cesar Cruz. Iron Man Award winner Max LoRusso, who is also a Northeastern Conference All-Star. ׉ 7cassandra://MdwFQrNZV54QG7dPIIJfM7kvVL6KzlgMMJ3ntaVM5Io8`h&S:_`׉E THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 18, 2025 Page 11 Evan Johnson received Most Improved Player. Shown from left to right, are: Head Coach Wayne Moda, Outstanding Junior Varsity Wrestler Alex Modini and Asst. Coach Thomas St. Cyr. Shown from left to right, are: Head Coach Wayne Moa, Unsung Hero award winner Michael Maraio and Asst. Coach Thomas St. Cyr. Shown from left to right, are: Head Coach Wayne Moda, Most Valuable Player Max LoRusso, and Assistant Coach Thomas St. Cyr during last Friday’s Saugus High School Varsity Wrestling banquet, which joins forces with Peabody Veterans Memorial High School Tanners Varsity Wrestling Team. Receiving the Iron Man Award were: Lukas Fondulis, Evan Johnson, Jake Murray, Jackson Deleidi, Anna Felicio, Landon Rodriguez, Michael Maraio, Max LoRusso, Justin Bremberg and Anthony Encarnion, shown with coaches Wayne Moda and Tom St. Cyr. Shown from left to right, are: Michael Maraio, Assistant Coach Thomas St. Cyr, Head Coach Wayne Moda and Max LoRusso with team gift. Head Coach Wayne Moda dedicated the evening to Freddy Espinal, shown with his father, Rafael “Freddy.” Shown from left to right, are: Head Coach Wayne Moda, Rafael “Freddy” Espinal, Freddy Espinal Award winner Jayden Ceac and Asst. Coach Thomas St. Cyr. Shown from left to right, are: Head Coach Wayne Moda, Coaches’ Award winner Landon Rodriguez and Assistant Coach Thomas St. Cyr. Bottom row, shown from left to right, are: Tucker Landry, Camdyn Lanning, Jake Murray, Brayden Manuel, Brayden Lawler, Ethan Mejia, Cesar Cruz, Jose Carrillo, and Jackson DeLeidi. Middle row, shown from left: Lukas Fondulis, Anthony Encarnacion, Max LoRusso, Antonio Anzalone, Landon Rodriguez, Adam Mchiti, Steven DiVincent, and Casey Medeiros. Back row, shown from left: Head Coach Wayne Moda, Brooke Diaz, Alex Modini, Evan Johnson, Justin Bremberg, Isaac Cesco, Michael Maraio, Marshall Simmons, Anna Felicio, Caitlin Snow, Addison Merrill, Gabe Vasquez DeMiranda, Jaden Ceac and Assistant Coach Thomas St. Cyr. 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Sunrise Service Easter Sunday St. John’s Episcopal Church will host a Sunrise Service at the memorial garden at 6 a.m. on Easter Sunday (April 20). The public is invited. This week’s “SHOUT OUTs” This week, we received several recommendations from our readers for Saugus residents deserving a “shout out.” · From Liz Venezia: “I wanted to ask to please shout out Chris Howe, who took over the Saugus youth girls basketball program this winter and ran with it. He devoted every Wednesday evening to practice and spent all day Saturdays running the kindergarten program, coaching his own daughter’s team, and overseeing all the games. Not to mention all the hard work behind the scenes setting up referees, organizing events with the high school team and keeping families in the loop with emails. He poured so much time and energy into this season and it did not go unnoticed. Cheers to coach Chris! The players, parents and coaches all appreciate you and your dedication.” · From Dennis Gould: “I would like to give a shout out for the Saugus DPW who stepped in to get World Series Park ready for our Sachem Baseball Team while the longtime manager was ill and Parcher Field at Break heart for Sachem Softball. “Great job to assure our Sachem varsity teams had excellent infields and fields to play their games.” · From Sue Fleming: “I would like to give a Shout Out to the Saugus Garden Club for another beautiful Books In Bloom event at the Saugus Library. It’s always fun to browse all of the floral arrangements along with the accompanying book. All of them were fantastic! And a big thank you to the Saugus Library for day in the 129th Boston Marathon. Leading the local delegation will be Christopher Chapruet, 33, who will be running in the first wave of the race, which features runners 201 through 8,499. Robert Favuzza and Brenda Iafrate, both 60, will be the oldest town residents running in this year’s race. Richie Elkhaouli, 28, is the youngest Saugonian who will be running the 26.2-mile race on Patriots Day, from Hopkinton to Copley Square in Downtown Boston. The rest of the local running field: Juliana Catanzariti, 36; Bob Catinazzo, 57; Danielle Good, 35; Casey Hyde, 30; Alisha Loreth, 36; Kit McCluskey, 33; Aaron Mundele, 41; Pablo Rodriguez, 44; Gina Spaziani, 58; Ingrid Torres Ulate, 38; and Shelagh Vozzella, 36. Kane’s Boston Marathon HAPPY EASTER: The Easter bunny munches on his carrot. (Courtesy painting and photo of Joanie Allbee) hosting this event.” Want to “Shout Out” a fellow Saugonian? This is an opportunity for our paper’s readers to single out – in a brief mention – remarkable acts or achievements by Saugus residents or an act of kindness or a nice gesture. Just send an email (mvoge@comcast.net) with a mention in the subject line of “An Extra Shout Out.” No more than a paragraph; anything longer might lend itself to a story and/or a photo. Saugus United Parish Food Pantry The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry welcomes all neighbors facing food insecurity on Fridays from 9:30-11 a.m. at 50 Essex St. in the basement of Cliftondale Congregational Church. No Legion Breakfasts today The American Legion Post 210 at 44 Taylor St. in Saugus will not be serving breakfast today (Good Friday, April 18). The 2024-25 breakfast season will resume next Friday (April 25) and will continue until the final breakfast on Friday, May 30. Doors open at 7:30 a.m., with breakfast served from 8-9:00 a.m. for an $8 donation. Veterans who cannot afford the donation may be served free. One-day trash delay for Patriots Day The Town of Saugus announces that trash and recycling collection will run on a one-day delay for the Patriots’ Day Holiday. Trash and recycling will not be collected on Monday, April 21, due to the holiday. Collection will resume on a one-day delay on Tuesday, April 22. Residents are 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. Fifteen Saugonians running in the Boston Marathon There are 15 runners from Saugus registered to run MonSpecial Kane’s Donuts loves to involve itself in Boston sports, whether it’s a friendly wager against a donut shop in a rival city or concocting a tasty product that celebrates a favorite Boston team. Here’s the special promotion that Kane’s put out in a press release this week to celebrate the Boston Marathon: “Just in time for Boston’s most iconic weekend, Kane’s Donuts and Samuel Adams have teamed up to create the ultimate post-race treat: the 26.2 Brew Donut. “Whether you’re crossing the finish line or cheering from the sidelines, this limited-edition donut is the perfect way to celebrate Boston’s most iconic race. The 26.2 Brew Donut will be available at all Kane’s Donuts locations—including 120 Lincoln Ave. in Saugus, 1575 Broadway (Essex Landing) in Saugus, and 90 Oliver St. in Boston’s Financial District—from Thursday, April 17, through Marathon Monday, April 21. “Kane’s is tapping into Samuel Adams 26.2, an ultra-refreshing ale brewed with sea salt and coriander that has long been a post-race favorite. Whether you just conquered 26.2 miles or simply raised a pint to those who did, this crisp and refreshing beer is the ultimate race day companion. Pair it with the 26.2 Brew Donut for the full experience! “The 26.2 Brew Donut is a light and airy yeast-style donut, drenched in a glaze made from reduced Samuel Adams 26.2 that has been infused into Kane’s signature honey glaze and festively decorated to celebrate. Note that all alcohol burns off in the cooking process.” C.H.a.R.M. Center reopens tomorrow The Town of Saugus Solid Waste/Recycling Department announced that the Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (C.H.a.R.M.) will open for the season tomorrow (Saturday, April 19) and resume normal operational hours of Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The C.H.a.R.M. Center is located at 515 Main St., Saugus, behind the Saugus Department of Public Works. Residents are welcome to use the C.H.a.R.M. Center for their recycling needs. Saugus was the first municipality in Massachusetts to open a C.H.a.R.M. Center. The C.H.a.R.M. Center accepts the following items at no cost to residents: · Bottles and cans · Paper and cardboard · Scrap metal · Clothes, shoes and other textiles · Fluorescent light bulbs and batteries (button and rechargeable) Residents are also permitted the free disposal of three TVs or computers/CRT monitors per household each year at the C.H.a.R.M. Center. Residents can obtain new stickers for this year free of charge when visiting the C.H.a.R.M. Center. By purchasing a $25 sticker that is valid for the entirety of the season, residents will be permitted to dispose of yard waste and brush at the C.H.a.R.M. Center. The $25 sticker also covers the cost to dispose of hard/rigid plastics at the facility. The C.H.a.R.M. Center accepts CHECKS ONLY, no cash or cards. Please note that the C.H.a.R.M. Center does not accept any household trash or construction materials and debris. The THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 13 ׉ 7cassandra://IvsMW368SCuA_eFJzfQDCmZFp0ia8YbBPpBJBrpk-LY1F`h&S:_`׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 18, 2025 Page 13 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 12 Town of Saugus reserves the right to refuse any material if quantity or quality is questionable. Go to https://www.saugus-ma.gov/solid-waste-recycling-department and click on “Recycling Guide” for a comprehensive list of items that are accepted or not accepted at the C.H.a.R.M. Center, in addition to guidelines for how to prepare different items for disposal at the facility. The C.H.a.R.M. Center will remain open on Wednesdays and Saturdays through the season until the winter. Please contact Solid Waste/ Recycling Coordinator Scott A. Brazis at 781-231-4036 with any questions. Honor a departed veteran on Memorial Day Selectman Corinne Riley announced this week a special way for Saugus families or friends to pay tribute to departed loved ones who served their country: “An important part of the Memorial Day parade is to remember and honor those veterans who have passed away. If you have a family member or friend you would like to have remembered on the media truck, please send along their photo, their branch of service and their name to Commander Steve Castinetti of the Veteran’s Council. His email address is stevecastinetti@comcast.net Please have all photos to him by April 30th.” Meanwhile, plans are already in the works for this year’s annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony, which is set for Saturday, May 24. Contact the Saugus Veterans Council if you would like to help out. Council Commander Steve Castinetti can be reached at 781-389-3678 or stevecastinetti@comcast.net Missing Gordie Shepard Memorial Day observances at Riverside Cemetery won’t be the same this year without Gordie Shepard – the legendary volunteer who has devoted thousands of hours over the past 17 years to sprucing up veterans’ gravesites in Saugus. Shepard, who enjoys winters down in Cocoa Beach, Fla., Rev. Beach plans to retire from St. John’s Episcopal Church The Rev. John Beach announced this week that he will be retiring from St. John’s Episcopal Church after officiating his final service later this month. “As you may already know, after 5 years of serving as the priest at St. John’s and having served 42 years of ordained ministry, Denise and I will be retiring next month,” Rev. Beach wrote in an email to the clergy. “Leaving Saugus will be a difficult step for us to make. We have been shaped and inspired by the prayers, encouragement, and kindness demonstrated by so many people,” he said. Rev. Beach and his wife Denise Bénéteau plan to move to Montreal after leaving Saugus on May 9. “Though you likely have Sunday obligations, any interested and available persons are welcome to attend my final service on April 27th at 10 a.m. We would be very grateful if you could remember Denise and me in prayer that Sunday as we begin this new chapter of our lives with both joy and trepidation,” he wrote. “The Rev. Dr. Paul Dalzell will be returning to St. John’s to serve as the interim from May-July. If any among you feel so inclined, it would be lovely if you could send him and his wife Robyn an email of welcome. He is currently at his home in Alexandra, Australia and can be emailed at: dalzoboy@gmail.com. I would be personally grateful if any among you can send him an email welcoming him back to this part of the world.” “We have procured a 3 bedroom flat in a lovely neighborhood in Montreal with easy subway access to downtown. In gratitude to the many people who offered lodging to me as I bicycled across the U.S. in 2023, we would like to extend hospitality to those who would like to visit this beautiful and historically rich region of this continent. Among my projects in retirement is to hone my skills as a Montreal tour guide.” won’t be able to offer TLC to the veterans’ gravesites because of an unfortunate accident earlier this year that led to him suffering several injuries, including a broken pelvis. Right now, he’s recuperating and hoping to get back to Saugus in time for Memorial Day. But the injuries will keep him sidelined for several more weeks. Shepard was initially drawn to Riverside Cemetery to visit the gravesite of his old childhood friend – Richard “Dicky” Devine, Jr. – a fellow Vietnam War veteran who was killed in combat in January of 1969. He made frequent visits over the years to his departed buddy’s grave. Shepard noticed his friend’s headstone was sinking into the ground and another gravestone of the hero buried beside Devine was covered with dirt and grass. As Shepard surveyed the cemetery, he noticed that many of the headstones and plaques bearing the names of other veterans were in disrepair. A few cemetery visits turned into a major mission for Shepard, who has restored more A SWEET TRIBUTE: Kane’s Donuts has developed “the ultimate post-race treat” for the Boston Marathon: the 26.2 Brew Donut, something nice after a runner completes those 26.2 miles. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) than 400 gravesites belonging to veterans. The town hon- THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 15 ׉ 7cassandra://WWHAVOs0H_JOP-1by8-TdfaOZqzIG7kvd_4VUyk2S4M0`h&S:_`h&S:_` rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://XIiFBZ-Jtr90X5qzHEOPRbD4eDcV3QNCisbK3O4ixgc`'p׉ 7cassandra://h6IgXRPmiJ5EGRWaFXBlCeTi2_wwli_laPOpTF8sakwͿ`׉ 7cassandra://i_QK0vYvCbHs7KhCWupxjM0EXPSzhz0jsJb3uPtM-HM5`h&X:_`7טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://Zz4Gy2tITZjmfRsvjgLbIzx4mKyHaLNzA3OMblTwQV8 `'p׉ 7cassandra://74sH2SVxN-H6OfN41g_ZhSB1K0Du3tx6RCT7Hq8ff_0ͺ`׉ 7cassandra://wQ91F0CCd2yiIQRw7XEUAz9dJdRBScl8_gCSRIwmjGU0`h&X:_`=נh&X:_`A mҁ̋9ׁHmailto:tino24@gmail.comׁ ׁ Јנh&X:_`@v\9ׁHhttp://liclibrary.orgׁ ׁ Јנh&X:_`?̃9ׁHhttp://www.saׁ ׁ Ј׉ElHere’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 18, 2025 Saugus Gardens in the Spring By Laura Eisener H ow about that snow on Saturday morning! Maybe it was winter’s last hurrah! It was a rare opportunity to see Glory of the Snow (Scilla luciliae, formerly Chionodoxa luciliae) actually in its glory surrounded by snow! The latest spring snow I can remember was May 17, 2002, when the lilacs were in full bloom. It snowed a bit in Saugus, but I headed west on Route 2 to get some better pictures of snow on the lilac blossoms and the troops of a Civil War reenactment in Templeton, “armies” of both sides waking up in their canvas tents to find several inches of the white stuff on the ground of the “battlefields.” The snow this Sunday did amount to somewhat more in western parts of Massachusetts, as it did in that 2002 storm, but it pretty much melted without much fuss here, turning to rain around 8 a.m. The flowers for the most part recovered readily, but the early blooming magnolias (Magnolia soulangeana and Magnolia stellata and their hybrids) had a rough time with the cold nights. Many of these early magnolias’ blossoms browned up before they were fully open. It happens every few years; hopefully, those on the shadier sides of the street will still have a chance to open up without damage from cold weather. Those trees can be spectacular when the spring temperatures are cooperative. Glory of the snow is a somewhat cumbersome name for such a tiny flower, but it comes from the former genus name, One if by daffodil? This lantern – symbolizing those hung in Old North Church 250 years ago – shelters a bouquet of daffodils from the weather on a Lynnhurst porch. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) “Chion,” which is the Greek word for snow, and “Doxa,” which means glory. In French it is gloire de neige, and in Spanish gloria de la nieve, meaning the same thing in both those languages. Like many little bulbs, it originated in Turkey and has been available in bulb catalogs here at least since 1900. It is a member of the asparagus family (Asparagaceae), which currently includes over 2,000 species. Because it withstands a lot of inclement weather due to its early bloom time, this flower symbolizes resilience, hope and new beginning. “LISTEN, my children, and you shall hear / Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere, / On the 18th of April, in Seventy-five”’ begins Longfellow’s poem “Paul Revere’s Ride,” and one of my entries in Books In Bloom was a lantern that I paired with a children’s book, “One if by Land: A Daffodils bloom beside an Easter egg tree in Lynnhurst. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) Massachusetts Number Book” by Heidi E.Y. Stemple, which helps children learn numbers and interesting incidents in Massachusetts history at the same time. The combination of lantern and daffodils is now in my house as a decoration to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, and the famous ride the night before. Almost every year, there are several different daffodil varieties in bloom around Patriots’ Day. This is an eventful weekend, including the last few days of Passover, Easter, Patriots’ Day (the original date today and the Monday holiday celebrated this year on April 21 making this a three-day weekend for the states of Massachusetts and Maine). April is full of holidays celebrating spring and growing things. Luckily the weather improved dramatically on Monday, which was National Gardening Day, giving us all a Glory of the Snow at Blessed Sacrament church on Summer Street was true to its name during Saturday morning’s snow flurries. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) chance to get some plants in the ground. Earth Day will be Tuesday, April 22, and Arbor Day is a week from today, and perhaps we will have a few springlike days to celebrate those events. This spring we all probably wish eggs grew on trees! Egg trees are an Easter tradition in some parts of the world. Decorated eggs, real or artificial, can be hung on shrubs or trees as a symbol of new beginnings. I haven’t seen as many egg trees in Saugus this year, but there is at least one in Lynnhurst with daffodils blooming at its base and Lenten roses very bright and perky nearby because of recent rains. Today is national garlic day. This ancient plant is used all around the world and has only become more popular over time. Ancient Roman soldiers and Greek athletes believed eating garlic made them stronger, and traditional lore says it can ward off vampires if worn around the neck or hung in the windows of the house. Today also kicks off National Parks Week in the United States. It is eight days long since it runs from today until April 27. Some national parks that charge admission are free today. Of course, visiting the grounds of the Saugus Iron Works is always free, but the museum opens later in May and tours will not be given until that time. Editor’s Note: Laura Eisener is a landscape design consultant who helps homeowners with landscape design, plant selection and placement of trees and shrubs, as well as perennials. She is a member of the Saugus Garden Club and offered to write a series of articles about “what’s blooming in town” shortly after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. She was inspired after seeing so many people taking up walking. Among the most fragrant of the early spring flowers, Oriental hyacinths bloom in a wide range of colors. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) Oriental hyacinths bloom through the snow in front of Blessed Sacrament church with blossoms in white and pale yellow. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) ׉ 7cassandra://i_QK0vYvCbHs7KhCWupxjM0EXPSzhz0jsJb3uPtM-HM5`h&S:_`׉E wTHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 18, 2025 Page 15 Special Town Meeting set for May 5 to consider a new bylaw for automated trash collection system By Mark E. Vogler T own Meeting members will consider the adoption of a solid waste, trash and recycling Modernization Bylaw when a Special Town Meeting convenes in advance of the Annual Town Meeting set for 7:30 p.m. May 5 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 13 ored Shepard with a Founder’s Day “Person of the Year” Award in 2014. Shepard’s restoration of the site known officially as General Edward Winslow Hincks Post No. 95 Grand Army of the Republic Burial Plot has been a major undertaking spread out over the years. When he began the project in 2015, nearly all the plaques identifying the 26 Civil War soldiers and sailors were unreadable, many of them damaged and some sunk into the ground. The plot was overgrown with weeds and brush. The restoration was so impressive that the National Organization of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War honored Shepard with the organization’s 2019 Founder’s Award for his outstanding service in the memory of Union Civil War Soldiers. Here’s hoping that the town and a few good volunteers fill the void until Gordie gets back on his feet. Wayne’s weight loss continues I remember being at my wit’s end back in October of 2020 when my brother Wayne tipped the scales at 377 pounds. At that point I requested some urgent help from Wayne’s primary care physician, Dr. Mark A. Ringiewicz of Swansea. Dr. Ringiewicz responded with a referral that would drastically change Wayne’s life. Dr. Jessica Inwood, who specializes in weight reduction management and diet issues, wound up making a huge difference in Wayne’s world. During the latest trip to Dr. Jessica’s Fall River office last Friday (April 11), Wayne reached another low – 245 pounds. That’s 132 pounds of gradual weight loss spread out over about four and a half in the second floor auditorium at Saugus Town Hall. With the town in position to convert to an automated trash and recycling collection system, Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree submitted the proposal. It was one of several warrant articles that Town Meeting will take up on the night of Town Meeting. years. “Wayne, this is remarkable,” Dr. Jessica exclaimed as she reflected on Wayne’s progress. “You’ve lost an entire human being through weight loss. That’s a 34 percent reduction. A little over a third. I think you’re doing fabulous,” she said. My brother is shooting to get under his High School football playing weight – 2020 to 225 pounds. As we do every session, we reviewed the various foods that Wayne eats. He mentioned to Dr. Jessica that he liked to eat frosted flakes as part of his meals at Swan Brook Assisted Living in Swansea. “Get rid of the frosted flakes and you’re going to get closer to your goal,” she said. Wayne’s combination of adjustments in his diet working off a low carbohydrate plan and a sustained walking program has worked wonders. But Dr. Jessica stressed it will be more challenging for Wayne to drop another 20 to 25 pounds. Stay tuned. Public comment period extended on Animal Keeper regulations The Board of Health did not hold its scheduled public hearing on amendments to Article 10, the Animal Keeper regulations, at last week’s (Monday, April 7) meeting. Members postponed the hearing until their May 5 meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room at The Saugus Public Library. The postponement led to the extension of the public comment period. The SHS Alumni Association announces scholarships The Saugus High School Alumni Association will be awarding Scholarships to graduating seniors again this June. The Association encourages seMAKING “BOOKS IN BLOOM” A SUCCESS: Members of the Saugus Garden Club were key in organizing last weekend’s program at the Saugus Public Library. (Courtesy Photo of Debara Panetta) niors who are planning on attending not only college but trade schools as well. Applications for Alumni Association Scholarships may be obtained from the Guidance Office. Students need to complete the application at home. Seniors should attend a brief meeting in the school library on Thursday, May 1, between 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to answer two questions and attach their application. Scholarships will be awarded to successful candidates in the amounts of $1,000 to $5,000. Seniors are encouraged to apply. There will be a minimum of 10 Scholarships awarded this year. Students pursuing further education at the college/university level, nursing and trade schools are encouraged to participate. What’s going on at the library Creative Writing for kids: Please join us on April 28 at 4 p.m. in the Brooks Room for creative writing! You can work on any creative writing project, such as a story, novel or poem. No registration required – fifth grade and up. Van Gogh: a portrait by the postman Roulin: Saturday, May 3, 2:00-3:00 p.m. in the Community Room. Please register using the Events Calendar starting April 19 – www.sauguspubliclibrary.org Author, educator and Screen Actors Guild actor Ted Zalewski portrays Vincent’s loyal friend the Postman, Joseph Roulin. He relates van Gogh’s amazing personal and artistic journey from his native Holland to the south of France. Drawn from extensive research into van Gogh’s art, life and letters, “Vincent: A Portrait by the Postman Roulin” is filled with humor, passion, joie de vivre – and the triumph of an unlikely friendship. Saugus-Everett Elks to hold scams presentation The Saugus-Everett Elks Drug Awareness committee and Eagle Bank are teaming up to hold a scams, cyber fraud and exploitation presentation to be held at the Saugus Senior Center (466 Central St. in Saugus) on Monday, May 12, at 10 a.m. This free hour long presentation will be conducted by Attorney Stephen Miliotis and Senior Banking officer Gisella DiPaola. Don’t miss out on this event, and become educated on the latest “This bylaw is enacted to modernize and streamline the Town’s approach to the management and collection of solid waste, trash, and recycling and to advance the goals of environmental sustainability, operational efficiency and public health,” the proposed article said. “Across the waste management industry, municipalities are increasingly transitioning to automated collection systems utilizing standardized, wheeled carts (Toters). These systems support cleaner streets, improved worker safety, and greater participation in recycling programs – leading to an increase in diverted recyclable materials. These outcomes align with the Town of Saugus’s long-standing commitment to environmentally conscious policies and waste reduction,” the article continued. A related article will seek funding for the new bylaw. scams that are currently spreading across our country. Learn the different kinds of scams, including blackmail scams, charity scams, debt collection scams, senior scams, debt relief scams and much more. Light refreshments will be served. Call the Senior Center at 781-231-4178 to reserve your seat. Walk-ins are also welcome. Saugus Sachems Spring Track Program 2025 Coach Christopher Tarantino – also known affectionately as “Coach T” – announced plans for his Spring Track Program. “This program is geared toward new track and field athletes. It will prepare them for the larger-scale summer camp,” Coach T said in an email. Here’s a summary of what interested kids and their parents need to know: Who: Grades K-5th. Where: Belmonte Track. When: 4:00-5:15 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays; May 6-June 12. Cost: $100 first year, $50 if returning. For any questions, further information or to register, please contact Coach Christopher Tarantino (Coach T) at 781854-6778 or christophertarantino24@gmail.com Buy-A-Brick for a veteran The Saugus War Monument Committee, once again, is sponsoring the Buy-A-Brick Program to honor all those who have served their country. If you would like to purchase one in the name of someone who is presently serving or has served, in the memory of a loved one, or just someone from your family, school, etc., the general pricing is $100 for a 4” x 8” brick (three lines) or $200 for a 8” x 8” brick THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 22 ׉ 7cassandra://wQ91F0CCd2yiIQRw7XEUAz9dJdRBScl8_gCSRIwmjGU0`h&S:_`h&S:_` rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://LCKf9fDhov5tGgUAmUO6JItuO5Op12-LdPrCceNi8-A K`'p׉ 7cassandra://E9UyDCRghA15hUybvnFAn2f-oDRdMEPdM-LHlGS4ejoͺ`׉ 7cassandra://t9R1VEcxfISDJrcdQRrDW-w82pCLHnqJhYxRZMTEhjY5j`h&X:_`BטUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://vvWIfkd2Th7v2dOGIV-zZyah8GaS6bS1MM8gmsbX13o k`'p׉ 7cassandra://TCOMFlpia5U6D7VvhV4Da0HJYy_Mqrbg9kiLEgK623YͲ'`׉ 7cassandra://3LNwwlLG8arVhuggxY9unvMVJrSAIZ4fCsoMwcNQaPk/`h&X:_`Cנh&Y:_`F̺9ׁH%http://www.JandSlandscape-masonry.comׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 18, 2025 Saugus baseball team battles through close contests, earns big win over Masco By Dom Nicastro T he Saugus High School baseball team came out of a busy stretch with a thrilling comeback win and two hard-fought losses. The Sachems dropped a 1-0 heartbreaker to Gloucester in a classic pitchers’ duel. Junior Brayden Crawford went toeto-toe with Gloucester’s Giacomo Martell, with both hurlers tossing shutout ball into the seventh inning. Crawford struck out six and allowed no earned runs. However, Gloucester broke the deadlock in the bottom of the seventh with a walk-off double. “Brayden impressed with his composure, no matter the situation,” Saugus Head Coach Mike Mabee said. “When he is on the mound it doesn’t matter if he struck out the last two batters, or we are in a jam with runners in scoring position and less than two outs. Brayden is the same pitcher, with the same mindset in each situation we have been in. The team rallies behind his toughness when he toes the bump.” Crawford also led the way offensively, going a perfect threefor-three at the plate with three singles. Senior captain Danny Zeits and junior Chris Mazin added a hit apiece for the Sachems, who were scheduled to face Salem on Wednesday, April 16. “Having a guy that can produce on the mound and at the plate is a great advantage,” Mabee said. “It’s one of the hardest things in baseball to do both and at a successful level is even harder. He is meticulous in his work ethic, and it shows come game day no matter where he is put: in the field, mound, or batter’s box. We have a few guys that fit this mold, and they have the ability to set the tone for our team in multiple ways.” Earlier in the week, Saugus fell to Swampscott, 2-1, in the continuation of their Opening Day matchup. Swampscott broke a 1-1 tie in the top of the eighth with a well-executed sequence: a leadoff single, a sacrifice bunt and a groundout to move the runner to third, followed by a clutch RBI single. Saugus mounted a two-out rally in the bottom half, advancing Nathan Soroko to secJ& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. ond after he was hit by a pitch and a pickoff throwing error. Cam Bernard walked, but after a tough at-bat, Zeits grounded out to second to end the game. The highlight of the recent stretch came in a 13-6 victory over Masconomet. After falling behind 3-0 through three innings, Saugus erupted for 10 runs in the fifth to take control. Senior captain Cam Soroko earned the win on the mound, settling in after a rocky start. Fellow senior captain Cam Bernard provided three strong innings in relief. “Soroko and Bernard have been a major part of the foundation of our team,” Mabee said. “While they were appointed captains in the preseason, they stepped up as leaders as soon as I began communicating with them in the offseason. They are experienced, which comes with its natural perks, but they love the game of baseball, and you see it with their play. It’s great when your leaders are good baseball players, but when you can add the passion they play with, it adds another level to themselves, and their teammates around them.” S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. Masonry - Asphalt • Brick or Block Steps • Brick or Block Walls • Concrete or Brick Paver Patios & Walkways • Brick Re-Pointing • Asphalt Paving www.JandSlandscape-masonry.com • Senior Discount • Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured 617-389-1490 Designing and Constructing Ideas that are “Grounds for Success” Landscaping Starting Saugus pitcher Danny Zeitz is shown during last season on the mound for the Sachems. (Advocate file photo) Zeits and Jordan Rodriguez came up big in the fifth with two-out RBI hits, helping Saugus take the lead for good. Rodriguez finished with a two-hit, two-RBI game, matched by senior Connor Bloom’s own twohit, two-RBI effort. “Jordan on paper struggled in our first two contests, but was seeing the ball well and squared it up on multiple occasions,” Mabee said. “Against Masco we finally saw him cash in on the contact he had been making all year and notched two hits in the book. He is a competitor, he has a mentality that you can’t really teach, and he wants to win and beat you at any cost. Connor brings our team a lot from his bat. He’s our only lefty, and he can hit for contact and has some pop in his barrel. Before Masco we went over some film, tried some new drills and the product was his performance at Masco. What the score sheet won’t tell you is one of his singles was a few feet from clearing the fence, but due to the bases being jammed and less than two outs, he only recorded a single. He’s a sponge when it comes to learning and applies the things we are giving him as a staff.” Despite the losses to Swampscott and Gloucester, the team has had late chances. What does Mabee want to see from his hitters in those clutch situations going forward? “My message to the team has been urgency,” Mabee said. “If we are able to play with urgency in the first inning, then those moments like we had against Swampscott and Gloucester that would earn the label of pressure end up being the same approach for us that we have played with all game. The coaching staff’s message to the team has been to have some perspective in the losses. Those are two quality baseball teams, and the games had a playoff atmosphere from the dugout standpoint. While they appear as two losses in the record, they are two opportunities to gain experience, learn from our mistakes and be better from them going forward.” Despite a pair of one-run losses, Mabee said, the team remains focused on the bigger picture. The players set goals early in the season, and those have served as a steady reminder to stay accountable and bounce back from setbacks. Mabee emphasized the importance of learning from mistakes in practice and staying present through the grind of the schedule. He praised the team’s coachability and resilience, saying they’ve shown a consistent drive to improve – whether in tight games or on the practice field. Mabee also highlighted the emergence of key contributors as a sign of growing depth. Junior Chris Mazin has stepped into a major role in right field with timely hits and smart baserunning, while Rodriguez continues to impact the team across multiple positions. Veterans like Javy Cruz-Fuentes and Connor Kelleher have brought stability and leadership to the BASEBALL | SEE PAGE 17 ׉ 7cassandra://t9R1VEcxfISDJrcdQRrDW-w82pCLHnqJhYxRZMTEhjY5j`h&S:_`׉E-THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 18, 2025 Page 17 ~ Saugus High School Sachems Sports roundup ~ SAUGUS GIRLS LACROSSE BATTLES THROUGH OVERTIME THRILLERS, STANDOUT PERFORMANCES By Dom Nicastro The Saugus High School girls lacrosse team has played a series of close, high-energy games since opening the season, including a pair of overtime thrillers and some impressive wins along the way. The Sachems beat the Voke, 18-6, behind five goals from Mara Faiella and four goals and three assists from Ashley Rezendes. Layla Rodriguez added three, while Teaghan Arsenault and Tori Carter each scored two. They later took a dramatic 11-10 double-overtime win over Gloucester, with Rezendes and Natalie Bruno leading the way with three goals apiece. Faiella and Arsenault chipped in two each, and Brooke Diaz added one. Saugus narrowly lost 10-9 to Winthrop despite a hat trick from Aly Mabee. They also dropped a tight 7-6 overtime game to Salem, with Mabee again notching three goals and Arsenault, Casey Hanifen and Natalie scoring one each. Saugus coach Barbara Guarente praised the defensive core of Paige Millea, Cathlyn Dixon, Amanda Rezendes, Carter and Mabee for their zone play, and first-time goalie Jordyn Ripley Deminski, who has racked up 77 saves so far. Next up for the Sachems is a home game against Beverly on April 29. GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD ROLLS OVER SALEM, LOOKS AHEAD TO WINTHROP SHOWDOWN The Saugus girls track and field team dominated Salem 84-20 behind a wave of strong efforts from veterans and newcomers alike. Head coach Joe Alba, now in his fourth year at the helm, is optimistic. “We’re a young team with a lot of potential,” Alba said. “On the girls side we have only five girl seniors so that’s a good number considering we have 30 girls BASEBALL | FROM PAGE 16 outfield. Offensively, Mabee pointed to a more disciplined approach at the plate – especially in the fifth inning explosion against Masco – as a sign the team is progressing. And after facing small ball pressure, aggressive baserunning and defensive miscues, Mabee said on the team. The season is still young, and they have so much more room to grow.” Captains Brianna Feldman, Peyton DiBiasio and Angie Lopez have led by example all season, and a host of athletes added to the point total in the win over Salem, including Soraya Mathieu, Destiny Okoye, Kendall Hatch, Alesha Bien-Aime and Kylie Arwine. Alba also shouted out a group of “young guns” from the middle school who have stepped up to varsity competition. Saugus was scheduled to battle Winthrop April 16 at Serino Stadium in a matchup between two hard-working, youth-heavy squads. BOYS TRACK NOTCHES FIRST WIN BEHIND DOMINANT OUTINGS FROM MATHIEU, FERRARO The Saugus boys track and field team earned its first win of the season in a 66-56 decision over Salem. Kalaeb Mathieu led the way with 20 points, finishing first in the 100-meter, 200-meter, long jump and high jump. Paxton Ferraro added 15 points with wins in the shotput, discus and 110 hurdles. Justin Bremberg contributed nine points, and Kason Imbrogna and Nick DeRosa each picked up four in the distance events. Other contributors included Antonio Flores (third in 100-meter), Jacob Hunt (first in javelin), Gabe DeSouza (second in javelin), Nick Thompson (second in discus), and Dawin Camillo-Grullon (third in shot and discus). Saugus now stands at 1-2 on the season and was set to face Winthrop April 16. BOYS TENNIS BUILDING MOMENTUM DESPITE EARLY LOSS The Saugus boys tennis program, launched five years ago under head coach Al Turco, continues to grow with a mix of experienced leaders and developing talent. The team dropped its season opener to Greater Lowell, but senior captain Matt Cipriano earned a singles win, picking up where he left off from a strong 2024 season. “Matt is a great player and a great person,” Turco said. “He’s been a rock for our program.” While most of the team fell in their matches, the the early-season challenges are sharpening the team for the stretch run. “As a team we created goals in the beginning of the season,” Mabee said. “When things don’t go our way, we are reminded by the goals we have as a team that we must move forward, learn from our mistakes, correct them in controlled environments like practice and be ready again for the next challenge in the schedule. The goals have kept the team accountable and reminds us all why we are doing, what we do every day. Looking down the line the season may seem long, but it quickly sneaks up and having our goals in mind, we attack today with everything we have and let the chips fall from there.” coaching staff was impressed by the team’s grit. Assistant coach Kevin Driscoll joins the team this year, bringing additional experience and leadership. YOUNG SOFTBALL SQUAD SHOWS PROMISE DESPITE TOUGH WEEK The Saugus softball team dropped two games last week to fall to 2-3 (1-3 NEC), but head coach Steve Almquist remains encouraged by the team’s energy and development. “We’re a young team, but the kids are extremely coachable and continue to show improvement from game to game,” Almquist said. In a 10-3 loss to Masconomet, the Sachems jumped ahead early behind an RBI double from Lily Ventre and an RBI triple by Maria Silva. Despite 12 hits, the team stranded 15 baserunners. Pitcher Sofia McCarrier, an eighth grader, went the distance and earned praise from Almquist. “She pitched very well against a tough lineup,” he said. “Her control was excellent, and she did exactly what we needed her to do and that was to throw strikes, and I was extremely pleased with how she performed.” Ventre went 3-for-3 and was a home run shy of the cycle. Other key contributors included Alexa Morello, Ari Chianca, Alannah Duong, Layla Demonte, Hannah Duong and Danica Schena. Saugus followed that with a 10-2 road loss to undefeated Gloucester. Ventre stayed red-hot at the plate, going 2-for-4 with another RBI, and Chianca added a pair of hits, including an RBI single. McCarrier once again pitched a complete game, and Almquist highlighted her resilience as the team’s workhorse. “I cannot stress enough how impressed I am with what McCarrier has been able to do thus far this season,” Almquist said. “Unfortunately, the pitching depth that I thought we would have at the beginning of the season did not materialize so right now everything has fallen on to her shoulders. However, she has embraced this challenge with a smile and continues to learn and show improvement from game to game. We are in the process of developing some backup for her so hopefully help is on the way. Until then I have no doubt that she along with her teammates will continue to rise to the challenge.” The Sachems return home this week with games Wednesday, April 16, vs. Salem and Thursday, April 17, vs. Northeast Voke. FIREFIGHTERS | FROM PAGE 6 “State Police fire investigators assigned to the State Fire Marshal’s office and Saugus FD determined that this fire started on an exterior deck at the rear of the building and then spread to the main structure. They found no evidence that the fire was intentionally set, and while they are looking at multiple potential factors they are all accidental,” Wark said. “What we do know is that this is the time of year when more and more people spend time on their porches, and unfortunately that means more fire activity, too. These fires FIREFIGHTERS | SEE PAGE 22 ׉ 7cassandra://3LNwwlLG8arVhuggxY9unvMVJrSAIZ4fCsoMwcNQaPk/`h&S:_` h&S:_` rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://YjUVEQrvHN5zbrtPf8W2bVuXDYrPY_S560wV8uim8q4 `'p׉ 7cassandra://2_id2Hwec_S-a-1aRJqtTe_VBK3WGjW2XQjJ3eZouE4;{`׉ 7cassandra://9r543t7kppGW7iihQNSH8L6_AVHbBL_MRbgxZn6qfDs1`h&Y:_`GטUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://EFh9-a56S6CR-Mvxln5ARMrxP8TVbhLw5x7PNILIkZE`'p׉ 7cassandra://5F-mesTJV1IRGmNSxLOZAZXZvVY2NoPXvCFftaw9fs8ͨ`׉ 7cassandra://0hjFgxPo3LplGNDMIBWmagT1lS_KjIYtY2TfMVDvscM.`h&Y:_`Hנh&Y:_`K9ׁH5http://files.constantcontact.com/a08b9b0e001/b57f0d3fׁ ׁ Јנh&Y:_`JĮ9ׁHmailto:info@massnahro.orgׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 18 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 18, 2025 TOWN MEETING | FROM PAGE 5 worked all their life to enjoy in the time they have left. Many have bought homes that they have paid off, raised children in Saugus and want to stay in the neighborhoods they have built and have come to feel comfortable in. They face astronomical increases in costs of heating their homes along with the rising cost of electricity. Health care costs are rising at a faster rate than the measly 2.5 percent cost of living adjustment they see in their Social Security checks. Many find the need to return to the workforce just to supplement their monthly incomes so that they may enjoy the kind of retirement they have come to expect. They face the added ignominy of being referred to as “LOG JAMMERS” when they voice concern over tax raises in the hundreds of dollars that sometimes force them out of the homes they have worked for all their lives. My concern is not limited to just senior citizens....Saugus has traditionally been considered a - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Essex Probate and Family Court 36 Federal Street Salem, MA 01970 (978) 744-1020 Docket No. ES25P1155EA Estate of: CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM PEATRIDGE Also known as: CHRISTOPHER W. PEATRIDGE Date of Death: 02/08/2025 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Mary P. Collins of Quincy, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Mary P. Collins of Quincy, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 05/19/2025. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Frances M. Giordano, First Justice of this Court. Date: April 14, 2025 PAMELA A. CASEY O’BRIEN REGISTER OF PROBATE April 18, 2025 “blue collar-middle class community”...these same pressures affect most of the residents in town whose incomes are under immense pressure every day to keep up with rising expenses that show no sign of abating soon. As many residents are forced to live within their means, I expect the town to do so itself. The town should budget for extraordinary expenses and establish stabilization accounts to allow monies to be budgeted to cover future expenses. The town has done well in the past in that debt exclusions and general overrides have not reared their ugly heads as they have in surrounding communities...in many cases these have been voted down where the citizens have said enough is enough. In the private sector the slogan has been “do more with less!” Question Two: What do you consider the top priority for residents in your precinct (Precinct 8) as you prepare for the opening of the 2025 Town Meeting session? William E. Cross III: The top priority for members of my precinct is the conditions of our sidewalks. I have been approached more in the last six months concerning sidewalks than on any other subject other than the 3rd fire station. There is some work for all of us to do on this subject. I hope for some solutions to help Precinct 8. Arthur Grabowski: In my precinct as well as the rest of town.....”quality of life” is the operative phrase...and this quality of life does not carry a high price tag. They want a clean community...trash and litter picked up... some of this falls on our residents themselves being more conscientious about disposal of trash and other items that are not picked up with our normal trash disposal. They want playgrounds that are usable and safe - we don’t have to spend thousands of dollars redoing the equipment. We just need proper maintenance and care given to keep the playgrounds and public areas clean and safe. How many times have we heard parents and grandparents complain of not being able to use the wonderful and expensive playground at the Veterans Memorial school because of the actions of a bunch of hooligans thinking they could take over the playgrounds. This is a big quality of life issue that is easily remedied by constant vigilance and enforcement to keep the riff raff at bay. I think that another top priority for all town residents is that we have had enough “development” in town [–] over the past several years thousands of apartments have been built in town.... almost every postage stamp parcel of land has been developed....what good are zoning requirements when variances are routinely granted much to the detriment of the residents. Town meeting votes zoning requirements, yet an unelected board routinely ignores the regulations and makes up their own. It’s time that the needs of the neighborhoods and residents trump any developers’ plans. What have we as a community gained by all the apartments in town??? Only added stress on our infrastructure, our schools and most importantly traffic that at times creates gridlock throughout the whole town and it’s not just because of the schools. 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 accomplish. William E. Cross III: I am not collaborating on any articles right now. Arthur Grabowski: [No response on this question] Question Four: Please feel free to share any other views about the upcoming Town Meeting. William E. Cross III: I am a Saugus guy and I love this town. I am looking forward to working with the administration and fellow Town Meeting members to conduct the business of the town. Thank you. Arthur Grabowski: I understand that there is a move afoot to resurrect some form of charter change ... this issue was soundly defeated at the last election – even the slate of candidates who were for the change were all defeated – and remember that that group was cited and fined by the state Office of Campaign Finance – and who paid the fine???? Why an operative of WIN .. so that shows you who is behind this and who wants to shape our town government to benefit their own selfish interests. My solution: tear down that polluting monstrosity and build a new state-of-the-art environmentally-sound trash-to-energy facility instead of making blood money donations at the behest of politicians who have aligned themselves with WIN for their own selfish, personal and political gain. Let’s put this to bed once and for all. One last point – when it comes time in November to elect the five representatives of your precinct … please make informed decisions, support those who vote for the best interest of the neighborhoods and residents – not just because you are friends or like a certain person – but most importantly, check out their attendance records. Representative town government is the closest to each and every citizen. Don’t waste a vote on those who can’t be bothered to show up and do what they were elected to do. ׉ 7cassandra://9r543t7kppGW7iihQNSH8L6_AVHbBL_MRbgxZn6qfDs1`h&S:_` ׉E8THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 18, 2025 Page 19 ASKS | FROM PAGE 3 A: Yes, I’m unenrolled. Q: Who was the first president you voted for? A: FDR [Franklin Delano Roosevelt]. I voted for him in World War II. Q: Who was your favorite president? A: FDR. Q: You are a pretty dedicated voter – participating in all of the elections? A: I vote as often as I can. I’m interested in what’s going on. More so now, because Trump is in. Q: Do you still cook? A: Yes, I have to eat. Q: Are you a good cook? A: I don’t want to say ‘good.’ I watch what I eat so I can live well. Q: What’s the secret to your longevity? A: I have to thank God. All of the goodness that’s in me comes from God – blessing upon blessing. Whatever you write, God comes first. I want to give God the glory because he’s been taking care of me for the past 100 years. Next, I have to thank my father for the DNA. I’m the 11th child and the other 10 are deceased. I was the 11th kid. We were poor, and when my mother died, the City of Boston stepped in because my father couldn’t handle 11 babies. As strict as he was, I couldn’t ask for a better father. I was taken away from the homestead when I was one years old, when my mom died. I was taken away by the Child Welfare Division in the City of Boston. And they would find homes for you. My father was a laborer. He had to work every day, but he never forgot us. He came to see us. He took us home in 1941. He had to go through a lot of red tape, but we went back home to East Boston. My father served in the Army during World War I and died ASKS | SEE PAGE 21 WALL OF MEMORIES: Family photos and framed college diplomas earned by her two sons are displayed on the living room wall of Abettina Dell’Orfano Morano’s apartment in the Janet M. Leuci Building in Saugus. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) THANK YOU! Abettina Dell’Orfano Morano expressed her gratitude and love to the friends who treated her to a birthday party. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Essex Probate and Family Court 36 Federal Street Salem, MA 01970 (978) 744-1020 Docket No. ES25P1116EA Executive Director Saugus Housing Authority The Saugus (SHA) Housing Authority seeks an experienced and innovative housing administrator to lead and manage the agency’s programs, properties, and contracts. The SHA owns and operates 205 units of state-aided elderly/handicapped public housing, 8 state family units, 154 federal rental vouchers, 100 federal elderly and 8-689 units. Required Minimum Qualifications: A minimum of four (4) years’ experience in housing management, community development, public administration, or a closely related field; knowledge of the principles and practices of housing management, finances, and maintenance systems in public and private housing; excellent written and verbal communication skills; knowledge of laws regulating State and Federal housing programs; clearly demonstrated management and organization skills, and; experience working collaboratively with community leaders, other housing organizations, and people of various socio-economic backgrounds. A bachelor’s degree may be substituted for two years’ experience. Certification as a Public Housing Manager from a HUD/EOHLC approved accrediting organization is desired or must be obtained within one year of employment. The successful candidate must be able to pass a criminal background check prior to final selection. The annual salary range is between $93,585 - $116,970 per year depending upon experience, certifications, and in accordance with the EOHLC Executive Director Salary Schedule/Calculation worksheet. The work week is 37.5 hrs. per week and includes a generous benefit portfolio. Candidates should apply in confidence by submitting a cover letter and resume to MassNAHRO, 990 Washington Street, Suite 209, Dedham, MA 02026, ATTN: Saugus E.D. Search or email info@massnahro.org. For a complete job description go to: https:// files.constantcontact.com/a08b9b0e001/b57f0d3f-6fc5-42f0-8b9d-264893c645c8.pdf Closing date is close of business on May 31, 2025. Late submissions will not be accepted. The SHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. April 18, 2025 Estate of: JOSEPH PATRICK O’CONNOR Also Known As: JOSEPH P. O’CONNOR Date of Death: January 9, 2025 ORDER OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND/OR APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner George J. O’Connor of Medford, MA a Will has been admitted to informal probate. George J. O’Connor of Medford, MA has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. The person whose appointment is sought has priority for appointment, with or without appropriate nomination and/or renunciation. Any will to which the requested apportionment relates has been formally or informally probated. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under formal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. Date: April 10, 2025 Pamela A. Casey O’Brien Register of Probate April 18, 2025 ׉ 7cassandra://0hjFgxPo3LplGNDMIBWmagT1lS_KjIYtY2TfMVDvscM.`h&S:_` h&S:_`  rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://B7pCrnl1l5HuhHVWfpYSVDb8iNp8mdWkDD_08zqxn1Yg`'p׉ 7cassandra://El1hE0HcoQVe5Rt0kwCAUwNLknMi0q6yPEW81TTUYJYͿ`׉ 7cassandra://xIRrRq7JdvRXwaOhiNNmkPqHl3ZllGTFva4pwnYNh0s6W`h&Z:_`LטUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://ZFHQ6UI7f75RygFWaTCTnRpagvqJpN_rUVdODXxIN4Ac`'p׉ 7cassandra://-79XmFE9yzTK1YzqLO24lNyEtHKpXqd_T3riyNxjzOc1`׉ 7cassandra://rPhkwhxBmPnitZybsVY1TuAi89SXzzJem1n0sbUpReA:{`h&[:_`Mנh&[:_`Qz9ׁH!http://www.americanexteriorma.comׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 20 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 18, 2025 OBITUARIES James F. Condry, Jr. was a US Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. Prior to his retirement, James was employed by the US Postal Service and was a clerk for the federal government. He was an avid model train collector and hobbyist. At the family’s request, services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in James’ memory may be made to the American Cancer Society @ https:// donate.cancer.org Jean Y. (Smith) King O f Saugus . Passed away at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on April 13th, 2025. He was 81. Beloved husband of Dona M. (Reczek) Condry. Loving father of James M. Condry and Shawn P. Condry of Saugus, and Jennifer E. Bodin and her husband Kyle of Livingston, LA. Cherished grandfather of Robert James Bodin. Loving brother-in-law of Elizabeth Servideo of Lynn. He is also survived by many dear nieces, nephews, and friends. James P assed away Monday, March 24, 2025, at the Abbott Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Lynn at the age of 99. She was the loving wife of the late Robert C. “Bob” King, who passed away in 1992 after 25 years of marriage. She was born in Lynn on September 15, 1925, and was a daughter of the late Walter and the late Estelle (Gray) Smith. Jean was raised and educated in Saugus, graduating from Saugus High School, class of 1943. She also worked for many years at General Electric in West Lynn. After marrying Bob, the couin Suncook, NH until the early 1980’s. Mt Delight Road was a place of special memories for Jean, including Easter and Thanksgiving celebrations, other parties with her family, and the visits with her grandchildren that she always loved. During school vacations in the summer, Jean’s four grandchildren would stay for several days where they all enjoyed fishing for trout, harvesting vegetables from her large garden, feeding ducks, going on picnics, taking dips in friends’ swimming pools, and trips to Weirs Beach for the waterslides and miniature golf. During her time in NH, Jean ple lived on Mt Delight Road worked at General Electric in Hooksett. Following her retirement, Jean and Bob settled down in the Cloverleaf Farms community in Brooksville, FL where they made many new friends and participated in numerous activities the park had to offer. Jean was a proud member of the Cloverleaf Amateur Radio Club and even prouder to obtain her ham radio operator’s license. Jean continued to live at Cloverleaf Farms for several more years after Bob passed, until she returned to Saugus in the late 1990’s to live out the rest of her life. Jean was active with hobbies like skiing, camping, and mountain climbing in her younger years. She also enjoyed attending plays, flower shows, traveling, making crafts, reading, sledding and thrill rides with her daughter and grandchildren, and her Kelly’s clam chowder. But, most of all, Jean treasured spending time with her family at special occasions and watching the Red Sox pull out a win with her sister, Ruth. 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When did the White House egg-rolling race with spoons debut: 1878, 1933 or 1974? 6. For April Fool’s Day 2025, what carmaker announced Mobilet, an app-controlled, self-driving toilet cubicle (fictional)? 7. On April 20, 1912, Fenway Park and Detroit’s Navin Field opened; the latter was later 8. What baked good is traditional for Good Friday? 9. How are Archie and Edith, Lucy and Ricky, and Louise and George similar? 10. What island with the same name as a holiday is part of Chile? 11. On April 21, 1977, what musical based on a comic strip opened on Broadway? 12. In what city is the Forbidden City? 13. On April 22 in what year was the first Earth Day celebrated: 1970, 1980 or 1990? 14. In what country is the world’s largest Easter Egg MuADDRESS 30 Henry St 8 Austin Ct #C 18 Lothrop St CITY Saugus Saugus Saugus seum: Poland, Russia or USA? 15. For April Fool’s Day 2025, Curry’s introduced its De-Boner for what chicken part? 16. 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DATE 03.31.25 03.25.25 03.24.25 PRICE 665000 203000 721000 ANSWERS ki of Saugus; her step-sons, Paul King and his wife Linda of Barnstead NH, and Peter King and his wife Elaine of Glasgow, KY; her four grandchildren, Michael Zapolski and his partner Marcy Siegal of Wakefield, Jon Zapolski and his wife Kimberly of Franklin, Kevin Zapolski and his wife Insuk of Beverly, and step-grandchild Peter King of Anchorage, AK; her five great grandchildren, Susan Belben-Fall and her husband Stephen, Ryan Zapolski and his wife Sara, Sean Zapolski, Samuel Zapolski, and Elijah Zapolski; her three greatgreat grandchildren, Delilah, Dyllan, and Dakota; her dear sister, Ruth Robertson of Saugus; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Jean was predeceased by her beloved daughter, the late Kathy Zapolski; her former husband, John Entwistle; her former husband, Walter Johnston (Kathy’s father); and her sister Adele Colby. A private burial service for family and friends will be held at Riverside Cemetery, Saugus, later in the spring. 1. William Dawes also rode to Lexington that night, but by a different route; Dr. Samuel Prescott joined them on their way from Lexington to Concord. 2. Pat Nixon 3. MIT 4. Arlington, Mass. 5. 1974 6. Hyundai 7. Tiger Stadium 8. Hot cross buns 9. TV sitcom couples – “All In The Family,” “I Love Lucy” and “The Jeffersons,” respectively. 10. Easter Island 11. “Annie” (based on “Little Orphan Annie”) 12. Beijing (Peking) 13. 1970 14. Poland 15. Wings 16. No – in coffee houses 17. Forida – a protest of a 1982 roadblock in the Keys became an annual tourism booster. 18. Big Ben 19. No 20. The Library of Congress in D.C. (it includes services for the blind and physically handicapped) ׉ 7cassandra://xIRrRq7JdvRXwaOhiNNmkPqHl3ZllGTFva4pwnYNh0s6W`h&S:_` ׉E VTHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 18, 2025 ASKS | FROM PAGE 19 at age 90. And I thought 90 was old. 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You go this way only once. I’m a builder, encouraging children to go beyond their abilities. I believe in the Bible. That was my guide to God. Q: What are you most proud light, and staining/varnishing supplies can all start a fi re on a porch, deck, or balcony. In particular, we want to remind folks to be careful with cigarettes and other smoking materials. If you must smoke, or if you have guests who do, please use a heavy ashtray Day. Please contact Corinne Riley at 781-231-7995 for more information and applications. About The Saugus Advocate We welcome press releases, news announcements, freelance articles and courtesy photos from the community. Our deadline is 6 p.m. on Tuesday. If you have a story idea, an article or a photo to submit, please of in your life? A: I’m most proud of my boys – watching them accomplish everything as they grow up, from boys to men. I have the best two sons in the world. They make me so proud. 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Or send your press release to me in the mail at PO Box 485, North Andover, MA 01845. Let us become your hometown newspaper. The Saugus Advocate is available in the Saugus Public Library, the Saugus Senior Center, Saugus Town Hall, local convenience stores and restaurants throughout town – in 1977 and 1978. They both graduated from Northeastern University. That’s where David got his doctorate in electrical engineering. Q: What’s on your bucket list? Do you have any remaining goals in your life? A: I’d like to fi nish my book, “Refl ections of ‘Fading Shadows,” which was my fi rst book. Follow Us ׉ 7cassandra://S8K1_owvpLCvjX9SeJlCi1A_fEpOWPiaP0c4nQJrWEs3`h&S:_`׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 18, 2025 Page 23 CARCEL D. CLIENT REVIEW Rosa & Jeanine were MORE than just terrific they were over-thetop! I don't even know where to begin. We put our property on the market twice with two more 'well known' companies with not much success. After growing frustrated with the results, we decided to unplug and take a break from trying to move on from the property. Four months ago we decided to take another bite at that apple, but this time we wanted to do it right! I met Rosa & Jeanine a couple of years ago (but decided to go with the more reputable companies) which didn't turn out so well However, what Stuck with me was the energy & passion they both had during our initial consultation. I property with we the that Jeanine with reached out to them in November and asked for their assistance I also shared my frustrations consultation. assistance with the lack of I would not experience ANY of results from the those this sharing previous attempts at trying to divorce myself from this property and they assured me that those emotions with them. After visiting the property and sharing their thoughts on what strategies would be best to move the property, they hit the ground running I mean like WELL OlLED -MACHINES, they were on it they staged the property. advertised, cleaned (yes, they cleaned themselves!), made small repairs when needed, and the List goes on and on and on. Within 60 days we were under contract and as of this week, we are no longer owners of that property. These ladies are truly the GOLD STANDARD of real estate, Do not pass them by (as I did) for what's more well- known. Thank you Ladies!! -MACHINES, needed, were f more Spring Is the Perfect Time To Sell Make Your Property Stand Out For Sale: Luxury Living for Only $1,299,000 Opulent living awaits as you step into over 6,037 square feet of elegance in this stunning home featuring 5+ bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and a private guest suite perfect for extended family or multi-generational living. 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