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(Advocate Photo by Mike Kearney) ~ THE ADVOCATE ASKS ~ Retired Saugus Animal Control Officer Harry Young discusses the “adventurous job” he held for 26 years FAREWELL TO A SUPER RED SOX FAN: Alan Joseph Silipigni, A 14-year-old Saugus High School student who died unexpectedly last weekend, will be honored today with a special ceremony at the town’s annual tree lighting. At right is the special twopound, round ornament crafted in memory of Alan by Sachem Signworks. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) By Mark E. Vogler “SOME BIG SHOES TO FILL”: Replacing the town’s longtime Animal Control Officer Harry Young – pictured in an interview this week – will be a challenge, Saugus Selectman Jeffrey Cicolini told colleagues at Tuesday night’s Board of Selectmen meeting where Young received public recognition for his 26 years working for the Town of Saugus. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS....Great opportunity to own this well maintained, Two Family home. 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Food Drives by Saugus Public Schools, Anthony Zanella’s annual food drive, Saugus Girl Scouts, Blessed Sacrament Church, Cliftondale Congregational Church, St. John’s Church, and Saugus Public Library Food for Fines Program; and many individuals that donated groceries; Financial support donated by Friends of St. Margaret’s Church, Kowalsky Insurance, Webster First Credit Union, Saugus Lions Club, Krista Kane, Susan & Michael Noonan, Jean & Lisa Banks, Christine Bossi, Stephen Bossi, Carl Tedder, Peter & Christina Capobianco, and Rick Fioravanti; Reusable bags donated by Trader Joe’s & East Boston Savings Bank; Gift Cards from Saugus – Everett Elks; SHS Sachem Buddies for collecting, checking dates & sorting SPS donations, Stop & Shop Saugus for storing the turkeys; Jeff Hirtle & Dan Roden for getting the turkeys; Bill Brown for picking up the turkeys from Stop & Shop; Susan Boy for organizing the school food drives and Liz Marchese for organizSKATING CENTER www.Roller-World.com | 781-231-1111 ATM on site Sunday Located Adjacent to Rite Aid Pharmacy in Saugus Plaza, South Bound Route 1 MBTA Bus Route 429 FREE WI-FI - 2 WIDE SCREEN TV’S FULLY AIR CONDITIONED WINTER SKATING SCHEDULE ATTENTION! 12-8 p.m. $7.50 Monday Private Parties Tuesday School & PTO GROUPS 7:30-10:30 p.m. Adult Night 18+ only $8.50 Wednesday Private Parties Thursday Private Parties 3-11 p.m. $7.50 Friday Saturday Admission after 6 p.m. $8.50 12-11 p.m. $7.50 Admission after 6 p.m. $8.50 Skates included in price/Blades $3 Bowling Alleys, 2 snack bars, video games. 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He worked in ground services and went to school for communications in airlines industries. After an airlines strike in 1989, Young went to work for Trump Shuttle in Boston, where he worked for three years. He was hired as the part-time Canine Officer for the Town of Saugus in the spring of 1993. Within a few months, that job became fulltime, and he continued to work until Oct. 11 of this year. Young has been credited with the creation of the town’s vicious dog law and another local regulation that permits no more than three Cashman, Joe Hoyle, Arlene Decareau, Roger Giglio, and volunteers joining us for the day: Tiffany Slocum, Louise Davis, Mary Lou Graham, Bill Graham, Joanne Morris, Mila Moschella, Lynn Carideo, Joanie Allbee, Diane McKinley, Michael Noonan, Liz Marchese, SHS Football Team, and High School Students & little Matthew our youngest volunteer. From preparing, setting up and cleaning up you guys are the best! 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And from that, the opportunity grew, and the job grew – and it was getting to know the people in the town, knocking on people’s doors, giving them a chance to know who I am and getting to know who they are. Q: So, you had a lot of experience with dogs before you ASKS | SEE PAGE 4 ׉ 7cassandra://me-EUm02gXekn-Ajay5SFIc56VvjNG4XSfgjqiAcuGM+`̰]p{{X׉EITHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, December 6, 2019 Page 3 Serving one master at Town Meeting Proposal would bar elected town officials from obtaining town jobs while in office By Mark E. Vogler T own Meeting Member Peter Manoogian has submitted an article for the 2020 Annual Town Meeting that would prohibit Saugus elected officials from obtaining town employment or contracts during their term of office. If approved by a majority of Town Meeting members, it would need to pass the Massachusetts House and the Senate and be signed by the governor in order to become effective. This would amend the Saugus Special Act Charter to include this new language: “Upon Adoption by the Saugus Town Meeting no member of the Board of Selectmen, School Committee, Finance Committee or Town Meeting shall hold any compensated town office, position or employment for which a salary or emolument is payable from the town treasury nor be eligible to enter into a contractual relationship for goods and services with the Town of Saugus for one year following the date on which such former member’s service on the Board of Selectmen, School Committee, Finance Committee, or Town Meeting has terminated.” Manoogian submitted his proposed article at Tuesday night’s Board of Selectmen’s meeting. There was no discussion on the measure, which is expected to draw considerable debate next year. “In my campaign announcement I indicated I would be filing legislation to address this situation which has always existed, but has become increasSt. Margaret’s Christmas Stroll is coming soon! 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The article as submitted would not prevent existing town employees from becoming public officers, according to Manoogian. It is by no means a practice that is unique only to local government under Crabtree, according to Manoogian, who is a veteran of more than three decades in local elected government. “You have asked me about the distinction between a current town employee running for office and a current elected office holder or finance committee member obtaining town employment or a town contract. The answer is both substantive and technical,” Manoogian wrote. “Substantively, the voters know or have the opportunity to learn the background of a candidate, including their employment, during the election process. The voters have no way of knowing if a potential office holder will seek or be offered a job during their term of office,” he said. “The Charter Change does not preclude anyone from seeking a town job or contract. 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I would say double. Q: And how many registered dogs today? A: I would say about 1,700 and a lot more out there to be found. Q: And what was the tops as far as registered dogs during your career? A: The most registered … close to 1,800, I believe. I don’t have the actual figure in my head. But I’d say it’s close to that. Q: As you look back on your 26 years as the town’s dog officer, what’s the most interesting incident or experience that you had? A: Well, my first weekend on the job, I was on patrol on a Sunday morning up on Oak Point Road. I am not going to say the name, but a Hells Angel lived up there…He was president of the Hells Angels back at that time, and he had a rottweiler, and the rottweiler was running around loose in the area, and people wouldn’t come out of their houses. And as I pulled up – I wasn’t armed at that time – I saw the rottweiler at the top of the hill. And I got out as usual and tried to be friendly, because if you show the fear, they see it. 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The NCAA had a rule during this time that freshmen could not play varsity football, so he played with the freshman squad. With the war on Doc joined the U.S. Army and was stationed in New Mexico into a chemical warfare unit until he enrolled in West Point in July 1944. During his three seasons of football at Army the team went 27 wins, no losses and a single tie to Notre Dame, a 0-0 game. 505 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 Tel: 617-387-1120 www.gkdental.com • Family Dentistry • Crowns • Bridges • Veneers/Lumineers • Dental Implants • All on 4 Dental Implants • Emergency Dentist • Kid Friendly Dentist • Root Canals • Dentures • Invisalign Braces • Snap On Smile • Teeth Whitening We are the smile care experts for your entire family was as the fullback, he also kicked extra points, punted, and as a linebacker of defense. In his three seasons at the Military Academy, Blanchard scored 38 touchdowns, gained 1,908 yards and earned the title “Mr. Inside”. Felix was the first junior to win the Heisman Trophy. Not only a football star, Doc was a member of the Army track and field team, and won a championship in shot put and a ten second 100-yard dash in 1945. Blanchard was selected third in the 1946 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers, but chose the military and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. He became a fighter pilot and in 1959 received a Air Force commendation for bravery when he safely landed his plane rather than ditch it into a crowed area. In the Vietnam War, Blanchard flew 113 missions over North Vietnam. He retired from service in 1971 as a colonel. He spent several more years as the commandment of the cadets at the New Mexico Military Institute, a Junior College that prepares students to enter the service academies. Among his honors was several awards in 1945. The Heisman Trophy, Maxwell Award, Sporting News Player of the Year, James E. Sullivan Award, and a three-times Consensus All-American, 1944, 1945, 1946. His Army team were National Champions in 1944, 1945, 1946. His number 35 was retired by the Military Academy in his honor. In his honor, the Interstate 20 / U.S. Route 15 Interchange near his hometown of Bishopville, South Carolina was named the Felix “Doc” Blanchard Interchange. Glenn Davis was “Mr. Outside” of the great Army teams of 1944 to 1946. He was born on December 26, 1924 in Claremont, California and died March 9, 2005 in La Quinta, California. He played football at Bonita, California high school in La Verne, California. In 1942 he led the Bearcats to an 11-0 record and the school’s first ever championship, and was selected as the Southern Section Player of the Year Award. He expected to enter USC in Los Angeles, but was talked into the Military Academy. At Army, Davis averaged 8.3 In House Dental Plan for $399 (Cleanings, X-Rays, Exams twice a year and 20% OFF Dental work) Schedule your FREE Consultations today yards per carry over his career and 11.5 yards per carry in 1945. Both were records that continued up to today. He was the national scoring leader in 1944 with 120 points. Over his career he scored 59 touchdowns, and his single season mark of 20 touchdowns record stood for ten years. Davis was a consensus All-American all three years at West Point. He won the Maxwell Award and the Walter Camp Trophy and was runner-up for the Heisman in 1944. He won the Heisman Trophy in 1946 and was named the Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year. Davis was selected into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1961. As a student at West Point, he also starred in baseball, basketball, and track. Graduating in June 1947 he became a second lieutenant, and was also offered a contract with a $75,000 signing bonus by the Brooklyn Dodgers, but his Army obligation interfered with this outcome. Even though they knew that he was not able to play in the NFL because of his military obligation, the Detroit Lions selected Davis with the second overall pick in the 1947 NFL draft, and was traded to the Los Angeles Rams in 1947. He tried to resign his commission but was denied which hampered a professional career. He served three years in the Army, and while on furlough played in a pre-season game for the Rams. He then reported for duty in Korea before the war there and his service obligation was ended in 1950. Glenn joined the Rams for their 1950 season and was selected for the Pro Bowl. His injured knee kept him out of the 1952 season and the Rams released him in 1953. His honors include three National Championships at West Point, Heisman Trophy in 1946, Sporting News Player of the Year in 1946, Associated Press Athlete of the Year in 1946, Maxwell Award in 1944. The two, “Mr. Inside” and “Mr. Outside” will long be remembered in West Point lore. 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FedEx and UPS offer services to assist customers during the holidays. • Always require a signature ASKS | from page 4 A: Not really, because he said, “I got my hand caught in the cookie jar, so shame on me.” He admitted that his dog was loose and running around, so he paid his fine. Q: What was the fine at that time? on your deliveries to ensure packages are never left unattended. • Consider sending deliveries to an alternate location where someone will be able to receive them – whether that be a workplace, a neighbor or friend’s house or a FedEx or UPS location. • Schedule your delivery for a specific date and time that you’re expected to be home. • Set up a vacation hold if you plan on traveling during the holidays so gifts won’t be left on the doorstep. • Be aware of “tailgating,” which refers to people who follow delivery vehicles and steal packages after they are dropped off. • If you find your package has been stolen, immediately report it to Saugus Police. • Never accept a surprise delivery where a payment is required, and never give out personal information when receiving a delivery that you purchased as it may be a scam. Additionally, any suspicious people or vehicles should immediately be reported to the Saugus Police Department at (781) 233-1740. A: On that day, it was about a hundred dollar fine. Q: What was the most rewarding part of your job, as you look back? Maybe there was an experience that you remember. A: Yep. There were a couple that we had newspaper articles written about. There were some people who had been Additional holiday shopping safety tips Chief Giorgetti would also like to offer tips to holiday shoppers on how to avoid any incidents or theft while shopping in stores and online: • As more people are on the road during the holiday season, be sure to drive carefully. Be patient when looking for a parking space. Don’t speed up in a parking lot to catch an empty spot. Look for other cars or people when backing out of a parking space, and back out slowly. • Keep shopping bags out of plain sight in your vehicle, preferably in your trunk. • Keep your purse close to your body or your wallet in an inside coat pocket or front pants pocket. • Save your receipts and monitor your credit card activity. • When shopping online, stick to retailers you know or have shopped with before. • Don’t use public Wi-Fi to make purchases so you can prevent hackers from intercepting your information. The men and women of the Saugus Police Department wish everyone a safe and healthy holiday season. missing their dogs for a couple of weeks, and I found their dogs, and that makes you feel good. There was a dog that was missing up in Middleton for months; there was a golden retriever that was running around in Saugus that we didn’t know where it was from. 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Eight local singer/songwriters will play two songs each, and one or more of those folks will be chosen to perform during next year’s season. Audience input will play a big part in the decision-making process, so please come help us make this choice while enjoying new music and new faces. What is folk music these days? It can be traditional or contemporary with roots in bluegrass, country, jazz, gospel and blues. Our contestants will provide a range of music in the genre we call folk. Performing in this year’s potpourri are Bill Anderson, Mark Bishop Evans, John Ferullo, Kathleen Healy, Roberta Lamb, Rick Drost, Toast & Jam, and Wild Maple. Samples of their music can be found on their web and facebook pages. The evening will again be hosted by Wakefield singer/ songwriter Kirsten Manville, who will perform a few favorite songs from her album, Some People Sing, and introduce a few new ones. Manville creates songs that feel like they might have come straight from journal entries: deceptively simple lyrics that paint pictures, tell stories, and evoke a range of emotions. Manville is a refreshing, straightforward folk-rock-country-singer-songwriter with stage presence audiences love. Entertainment will include a 25-minute set by one of last year’s winners, Peter Lehndorff. He writes folk and jazz songs about everyday life. Lehndorff is now mixing his humorous observations with the serious; the romantic with the eccentric. There are stories about cars, what he eats, and the places he has lived. His car-related songs have been on NPR’s Car Talk radio show. Besides winning last year’s Linden Tree Coffeehouse’s Winter Potpourri, Lehndorff has been a finalist in the Boston Acoustic Underground competition. The Springfield Union wrote about his performance, “intelligent lyrical vignettes of everyday life and the comical trappings of suburbia, delivered with an acute sense of comedic timing.” Bill Anderson is a former resident of Wakefield. Anderson has been playing music all his life, in bands and orchestras around the world. Trained as a classical oboist at the New England Conservatory as well as Boston University, 10 years ago, to achieve his ambition of performing the songs he’d A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE Gift Cards OPEN: Mon.-Sat. 8 AM - 8 PM Sun. - Holidays: 8 AM - 6 PM (781) 289-4959 Rewards Program always written, as a singer/ songwriter, he attended songwriting conferences around the United States and workshopped with artists from John Gorka to Livingston Taylor to Kathy Mattea, constantly striving to put the truth and heart of the subject in his lyrics. His style is often described as telling a story, giving the listener a clear, mental picture of events and emotions common to us all. Julie Charland is one-half of the duo Toast and Jam. She is playing solo this evening, and writes and performs original bluegrass, modern folk, Americana, swing and more. Toast and Jam’s first CD (all original), “Ten Slices,” was released in 2009. Their second fulllength CD, “Heaven Knows,” was released in 2015, and now a third album is in the works. Rick Drost writes and sings songs with depth and heart, songs that repay repeated listening and convey a long love of classical music, natural wonders and poetry. His songs treat life from varied angles: jilted lovers, swans in the Public Garden, leftover lobsters and meditations on meditation. Longtime inspiration came from Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen; recent influences include Vance Gilbert and David Wilcox, who covers Drost’s song “Turning the World” in live performances. Drost’s latest CD, “Turning the World,” continues to get airplay from Europe across America to New Zealand. Originally from Western New York, Drost travels from Cambridge to sing at coffeehouses, house concerts, small festivals and Folk Alliance Events around the country. Mark Bishop Evans grew up in southern California, where his major musical influences outside of church were Gordon Lightfoot, Bob Dylan, Peter, Paul and Mary, Paul Simon, the Beach Boys and pretty much any folk, folk rock or beach music. Listening and playing the folk and protest music of the 60s inspired him to begin writing his own songs. Evans has a way with words and melodies, bringing them togethLINDEN TREE’S| SEE PAGE 9 SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY Call for a Quote 617-387-7466 Or email Chris Dan Steve Questions answered Suggestions made Satisfaction! THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE!! 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He performs his own songs and other folk songs all around New England. His music has been described as “about important things with his stories about seemingly small things.” Kathleen Healy is a hardworking musician and songwriter living on Cape Cod. She draws from her experience of living and raising a family near the beach for many of her songs. Some say saltwater runs through her veins. Healy writes from the heart, and her honest lyrics and often poignant subject matter lend themselves to the unique quality of her voice. She admits to being a live music junkie but is currently not seeking treatment for her addiction. Equally at home singing and playing in a quiet cafe or in front of a crowd, Roberta Lamb rocks to the beat of a variety of musical styles, from blues to rock and Americana. She picked her first guitar as a child in Texas and took to singing folk songs, Spanish traditional tunes, and ballads. Lamb honed her vocal craft as a classical musician, exploring concert singing and opera in college and later in Vienna, Austria. Back home in the United States, she took time to raise a family in Massachusetts, and she eventually found her way back to her first love: American music. Once her children were launched, she picked up the guitar and started playing and singing covers while practicing and listening to whatever music came her way. Strongly influenced by the vibrant local music community, she started writing originals and rebranded herself as a singersongwriter. She just recorded her first album of originals, Not Your Mama’s Blues, and performs across New England at a variety of venues from cafes, coffeehouses and restaurants to small concert stages, porch fests and farmers’ markets, singing and playing her heart out. Kenny Selcer will accompany Roberta. Wild Maple is Gary Dolinsky on guitar and vocals, Trish DeCaprio on violin and vocals and Steve Straight on acoustic bass and vocals. The group’s original songs are influenced by a variety of music genres: Americana/roots, blues, bluegrass, classic country, folk, Celtic, popular music of the past 60 years and classical. Music critics have praised Wild Maple’s “appealing and polished sound” with both male and female lead vocals and “sensational vocal harmonies.” Recent performances include Club Passim in Cambridge, the Guilford Performing Arts Festival in Guilford, Conn., and the Crane Estate in Ipswich, Mass. Wild Maple’s lively shows include a healthy dose of relaxed fun, humor and audience engagement. The show begins early at 7:30 p.m.; doors open at 7:00. Homemade baked goods and beverages are available. Tickets at the door are specially priced – just a $5 minimum Temple Emmanuel of Wakefield to host Shabbat Potluck J oin members of Temple Emmanuel of Wakefield for a Special Community Shabbat Potluck on Friday, December 6 at 6:30 p.m. Following dinner, members of the musical group Bashert will perform, filling the evening with joy, meaning and spirit. New Temple members will also be recognized. Bashert is led by Rabbi Howard Mandell and features a group of seven talented singers and musicians who are members of Congregation Beth Israel of the Merrimack Valley in Lawrence, Mass. They draw on a variety of sources for their musical Friday night services. Potluck main dishes and sides should be vegetarian, dairy or fish. Challah, desserts and beverages will be provided by the Temple. Please let Susan S. know if you are coming and what dish you would be bringing – Sbreger94@gmail.com or 919605-0523 – by December 4. There is no charge for attending; all are welcomed. 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From now until Dec. 31, Armstrong will be collecting new and gently used clothing items to help the homeless stay warm this winter. The items that are needed most include coats and jackets, boots, gloves, hats, scarves, socks, sweatpants and jeans. In addition, Armstrong invites members of the communities it serves – plus anyone from surrounding communities – to contribute nonperishable food items. Ideal items for donation include canned protein like tuna, chicken, salmon and beans, low-sodium soups; canned vegetables, pasta sauce, fruit and applesauce; whole grains like crackers, oatmeal, high fiber cereal and rice; and dairy items like evaporated milk. ASKS | from page 7 in communicating. All you had was a pager. I come to find out after the owners came forward that the dog had run out into the storm and had run under a car on a rainy night and got all cut up on its back. I tended to it, and the people came down and claimed their dog, and they were crying and happy as could be. There are a lot of situations like that during the years, and it’s really heartwarming when you can reunite the owners with their dog. Q: And this dog from Middleton? A: Well, this dog was missing for about three months, and I had it for at least 10 days, and I had it on Channel 7 and Channel 5. And we thought the dog cations, and residents interested in donating items may leave them at the facility, where they will be collected by an Armstrong employee. Donations can be delivered locally to 16 Hamilton St. in Saugus. “Armstrong is dedicated to Clothing items will be donated to Bay Cove Human Services, and food items will be dowas abused at first. We didn’t know the story about it running away. It looked like somebody had taken a knife and slit it down the back. And it wasn’t. It had run under a car. There were so many dogs like that in that situation, whether the owners found them or not. And sometimes we would find them new homes, and most people who adopted dogs from me have told me that it was the best dog they ever had. And another thing – a heartwrenching thing – I was on patrol on the east part of Saugus, and there was a police call: that a little boy was stuck in a rowboat at Ballard’s Landing. So, I went down there because I was the only one in the area. All the other cops were on the other side of town on annated to the Greater Boston Food Bank. Please note that the food bank does not accept other issue. I responded and found there was a 60-foot lobster boat that has slipped and fell on the man. It was terrible – and I was the first one on the scene – a young male in his 20s. The landing is named after him. That was a heart-wrenching thing to see, and I wasn’t expecting to see that. And I had to call on the radio and get authorities down there to take care of it. I climbed under the boat to see if I could help him. He was gone. And I can still see that face in my head till this day. That was something that was unexpected in my job. I have gone into people’s houses who have passed on. The dogs are there by the body, mourning the owner, or they’re scared, trying to protect the owner. You run into cats in the house, and baby food or pet food. Collection bins are located inside each of Armstrong’s loit’s the same idea. Some people lived alone all these years, just with their dog or cat, and we end up getting the call to go and check it out with the Police Department and the Fire Department. Q: What has been the most challenging part of the job? A: Letting people know what the laws are and to abide by the laws and to enforce the laws. That was the big thing with me. Some people just took it, “It’s just a dog,” but it’s more than a dog. It affects some people’s lives. I had a woman up on Golden Hills. She had a rottweiler that was running around up there, so I wrote her up a couple of fines, and sent them certified in the mail. And she never paid them. I went to court and had a hearing. She didn’t providing a higher standard of care for our patients and communities every day, and we want to heighten that care by giving back,” Armstrong CEO Rich Raymond said. “Our care providers regularly interact with vulnerable populations and understand there is a significant need for support that we, along with our partner communities, can help meet. We encourage everyone to join us and help collect warm clothing and nutritious food items for families who need it the most this holiday season.” Any questions may be directed to Meredith Lambroff at 781-859-1306. show up. I went up in front of the judge, and the judge put out a bench warrant for her, and I took that warrant with me. About a week later, that dog was running around loose again. She was yelling out the window at me. And I said, “Your dog is running around.” And she yelled back, “He’s in the house.” And I said, “Listen, can you come down and talk to us please? I don’t want to yell at the window upstairs to you.” She came down, and I had two police officers outside the door, and they cuffed her and took her to court. She was avoiding the court and not abiding by the laws. Q: She was thumbing her nose at you. ASKS | SEE PAGE 12 ׉ 7cassandra://dvQvmONkJCyrQxFkS3l448_CdZp9AjAUXfvhWZyXkEU+"`̰]p{{`׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, December 6, 2019 Page 11 A Christmas tree exchange The town will welcome Santa tonight along with a new Christmas tree THEN AND NOW: Left to right, the Saugus Town Christmas tree as it appeared last year and the new one which replaced it last week. The town will light up the tree tonight to officially usher in the holiday season. (Saugus Advocate photos by Mark E. Vogler) By Mark E. Vogler F inally, a handsome Christmas tree to replace the old one that was mowed down by a reckless Lynn driver last July has been positioned – and just in time for today’s annual tree lighting and festivities. A 31-inch Norway spruce that was planted in the island near the Civil War monument in Saugus Center last Friday takes the place of the Colorado blue spruce, which stood about 45 to 48 feet tall, according to Tim Wendell, the town’s longtime tree warden and foreman of the Forestry Department. “A lot of people liked the Colhad a bluish, frosty tint, and they were bummed out when it got knocked down,” Wendell said. “This one has got a nice shape to it. I hope everyone enjoys it. We will see how it goes on Friday when they light it up,” he said. The replacement tree weighs orado blue spruce because it more than 15,000 pounds, Plug Into Reliability With Honda Generators! $ ON EM MSR 290! 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You need to protect your dog.” And I told her I was going to give her a violation. As I was writing the violation, the dog stuck his head under the open screen door and bit me in the leg; the dog stuck his head under the bottom of the door and bit me. Then I gave her another ticket on part of that. Q: And you had to get rabies shots? A: I already had them. They are pre-exposure shots that protect me. I deal with a lot of raccoons and skunks, so I have to have them. So, I didn’t need a rabies shot that day. Q: So, what was the second time you got bitten? A: The second one was inThe Madrigal family of Saugus with pups Hana (Maltese-Shih Tzu mix), Emma (Maltese), posed for pictures with Santa during the Annual Pet Photo Night event with Santa at Square One Mall on November 24. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) ASKS | from page 10 A: Yeah – and the law; she was showing a lack of respect for the law. I didn’t have any more encounters with that lady. That was it. Q: How old was she, about? A: I’d say she was in her 30s, late 20s or early 30s. Q: So that was in the Golden Hills area. Nice house? A: She was actually living with a former Hells Angel. I ran into a lot of them. Q: What was the scariest moment of your career as a dog officer? A: There were one or two incidents where I had to go into a house with a search warrant. In the first one, there was a Doberman pinscher right at the front door, and he wanted to rip me apart. I had the rabies pole with me. I had to jump into the house. He ran up on the couch and was struggling with me, and there was a police officer behind me. Q: Did you get bitten? A: Nope. We got him, secured him in the car and took him. There was a search warrant for another one. I was with the Sheriff’s Department. The Police Department was there, and we had the warrant for this person. And as we were going into the house, I had a shotgun over my shoulder, and as we looked into the house, there was a pit bull out front. And I said to myself, “Oh, I got myself into a situation here.” But that worked out fine. And in another one, I reported to a double homicide where Lynnfield was looking for assistance. They had a double homicide with two dogs up in the bedroom. There are so many things you run into while doing your job. There was a car that flipped over on Route 1 with a German shepherd in the back that wanted to rip everybody apart. These are just a few things that come to mind out of so many situations. The horse farm was the most tragic one. Up on Great Woods Road where they had the barn fire, 12 to 14 horses died, and I had to go to that. Q: In the course of your career, were you ever bitten? A: Twice. My first one – during my first year on the job – there was a German shepherd running around, and I could never catch it; when I went after it, it ran down the street and back into the house. I went to the house and told the lady it was loose and I was trying to catch it. And she said, “Well, he’s in the house now.” And I said, “No, that’s the point. Your dog was loose. It could get into a car volving a bad person. The state troopers had a car pulled over on a stormy night on Lincoln Avenue. And what happened there – he had a pit bull in the back seat. He had the doors locked. The state troopers and the Saugus police were trying to get him out of the vehicle, and the dog was going crazy. Meanwhile, my vehicle was all frozen up that night, and I went out in my own personal vehicle and a leash with me to see what was going on. I knew the person in some respects – not good. And I told him, “Listen. Get out of the car so we can all search the car and we can all go home instead of standing around here because you know you are not going anywhere.” And these are state troopers behind me as I am telling him this. And I said, “Get out so we can search the car and we can all go home.” So, he takes the dog out, and I go to put the dog on the leash, and he gets me right here on the wrist. My hand swelled up immediately. I took the dog – locked the dog up. They arrested him. I went to the hospital, came back and went to work the next day; most people would take the week off, but I went back to work the next day. I took him to court. I won my case. Q: So, twice in your career, you have been bitten. A: Yes. Q: So that was in the early part of your career? A: The second time was 10 years ago. The first one was the early part of ’94. Other than those two incidents, I was never bitten. Q: Let’s talk about rabies a bit. That’s an ongoing, very serious concern, isn’t it? A: Yes. Rabies has always been an issue – a public safety concern. Anyone who is bitten by a rabid dog or animal needs to seek medical attention, because you only have about 14 days to get it treated; otherwise, there’s nothing you can do. The last person in Massachusetts to die from rabies was in 1936 – a 12-yearold boy from Saugus. I met the aunt back in the mid-90s. Q: In your experience, is there anything meaner than a junkyard dog? A: I would say the people who train them to be mean. Years ago, you had a lot of drug dealers, and what they used to do – they would cut the vocal cords out of the dogs – and when you did a drug bust, you wouldn’t know that the dog was in the house. Q: And they would just sneak up on you? A: Exactly. They would come down on you before you knew it. That was something that they did. I have a lot of strange stories, many of them. Q: You responded to a lot of dog bites? A: Yes, many of them. And people would try to avoid the fines. The one thing is, if you don’t pay those fines, they become criminal. Q: How many fines do you estimate you have handed down over the years? A: In the early years, I used to hand down quite a few of them. As the years went along, I got down to eight to 10, because a lot of people knew that I was in town. I would patrol this whole town every morning. I would start from the Wakefield line, all the way up to Water Street, moving all the way down to the center of town, moving down to the east part of town. I traveled every street. As I got calls from people on my machine from certain neighborhoods, I would check each neighborhood because I always felt that visibility is a good deterrent. And that was something I did regularly. Q: About how many miles did you do? A: I estimated that I put on HARRY YOUNG’S ENTOURAGE: Retired Saugus Animal Control Officer Harry Young, holding citations, joined by family members at this week’s Board of Selectmen’s meeting, when he was honored. Joining Young are, left to right, his wife, Zwetlana, holding her grandson, Exadile, Young with his granddaughter, Junardi; daughter Gabrielle; daughter Ashley, daughter-in-law Jennifer; sister-in-law Lubmilla; and sister Alicia. Young’s brother Arthur is in the rear row. 60 to 70 miles a day. I covered the whole town. I used to have to take dogs to my own faciliASKS | SEE PAGE 13 ׉ 7cassandra://AtEVIowXJEmJUllrrlfPrmaZcmXXkIHPoIE4tSVKa1A)`̰]p{{b׉E#THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, December 6, 2019 Page 13 Massachusetts opioid-related overdose deaths fall six percent O pioid-related overdose deaths in Massachusetts continue to decline, falling an estimated 6 percent in the first nine months of 2019 compared to the first nine months of 2018, according to preliminary data released on November 25 by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH). Between January and September of 2019, there were 1,460 confirmed and estimated opioid-related overdose deaths in Massachusetts, 99 fewer than the 1,559 confirmed and estimated opioid-related overdose deaths in the first nine months of 2018, the new quarterly opioid report shows. The decline in opioid-related overdose deaths is occurring despite the continued presence of the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl, which has risen to an all-time high. In the first six months of 2019, fentanyl was present in 93 percent of opioid-related overdose deaths where there was a toxicology screen, up from 89 percent of opioid-related overdose deaths where there was a toxicology screen in 2018. “Today’s report affirms that our multipronged approach to the opioid epidemic is making a difference,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “Although we’ve made progress, we must continue to focus our law enforcement efforts on getting fentanyl off of our streets and out of our neighborhoods.” “Behind these quarterly data are real people and families in communities across the state whose lives are impacted by addiction,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. “We remain invested in proven strategies across the spectrum of prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery to help individASKS | from page 12 ty. I took care of the dogs and went back on the road and answered the calls. I’d go to Town Hall, check mail and check notifications and go to the Police Department for notifications. I had to cover the whole town – all day, every day. Q: When you started out, were you a tougher enforcer of the animal control laws? A: Yes. Not rough, because I was trying to work with people. And I used to tell people, “If I’m back three times, you have a problem, so you shouldn’t have a problem.” Q: And you maintained that approach over the course of your career? uals struggling with addiction and support local community efforts.” The report found that the rate of heroin (or likely heroin) present in opioid-related overdose deaths has been declining since 2014 – while the percentage of opioid-related overdose deaths where prescription drugs were present has remained stable since 2017. In the second quarter of 2019, approximately 13 percent of opioid-related overdose deaths had prescription opioids present in a toxicology screen. “By continuing to expand behavioral health access and provide additional resources for high-risk communities and for the highest risk individuals, we will make steady progress,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders. A significant finding in the report concerns the number of Schedule II prescription drugs and the utilization of the Massachusetts Prescription Awareness Tool (MassPAT) of the state’s Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP). Massachusetts was the first U.S. state to limit the number of days for Schedule II opioid prescriptions and to mandate the use of the PMP prior to writing a prescription. These findings include: • In the third quarter of 2019, there were just over 500,000 Schedule II opioid prescriptions reported to the PMP, which is just over a 40 percent decrease from the first quarter of 2015. • In the third quarter of 2019, registered MassPAT providers conducted more than 2.2 million searches, which represented an increase of approximately 200,000 searches since the previous quarter. • Just over 227,000 individuals in Massachusetts received A: Correct. If I am back more than three times, I have a problem. You try to work with people, but a lot of people don’t understand their responsibility. Barking dogs is another thing – neighbor vs. neighbor. Those are very difficult cases to handle, because they can wind up hating each other. And I would tell people, “If you call me, I will knock on the door to let you know it’s me.” And they would ask who complained, because they have a right to know who complained. I said I would come by and keep an eye on the area, because if it’s not confirmed by a police officer, you have to keep an eye on the area. There are always tactics with everything. Q: Did you ever get threatprescriptions for Schedule II opioids in the third quarter of 2019, which is nearly a 42 percent decrease from the first quarter of 2015. • The new opioid report is accompanied by two new sections – one on opioid or benzodiazepine use in mothers during pregnancy and substance exposure in newborns, and the other on acute opioid-related hospital Emergency Department (ED) visits by gender and age compared to all ED visits. Some highlights from these reports include: • Between 2016 and 2019 in Massachusetts overall, 1.85 percent of mothers used opioids or benzodiazepines during pregnancy and 1.72 percent of infants were exposed to one of these substances in the mother’s womb. • Between January and September of 2019, the percentages of acute opioid- and heroinrelated ED visits among men were more than twice those of women. Individuals between 25 and 44 years old experienced the highest number of opioid-related ED visits. “The release of this latest data indicates that our public health-centered approach to the opioid epidemic is working,” said Public Health Commissioner Monica Bharel, MD. MPH. “As we move forward, we will build on this success by continuing to focus on the widespread availability of naloxone, behavioral and medication treatments, and sustained recovery services.” Other findings of the new opioid report include: • In the first six months of 2019, the greatest number of suspected opioid-related incidents treated by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) continened? A: Oh yeah. I had a guy riding on a motorcycle who would point his hand like this to me, making a gun-like gesture. Yeah, I’ve gotten that. I’ve had people where I had to put their dog down, and they said, “You like this. You like this. I will get back at you” and those types of things. Q: Did anyone ever follow through on the threats? A: There’s one woman…I went after her because a neighbor was having trouble with a pit bull trying to get at her kids, and I was at her house, wrote up violations and took her to court. So, I was at home. She must have found out where I lived. And she was at the top of the hill. And we were just Santa’s helpers at the firehouse Michele Wendell (center), administrative assistant at the Saugus Fire Department, gets help from Ava and Mia Newbury in decorating the Christmas tree at the Fire Department’s Central Station on Hamilton Street. Ava and Mia are the daughters of Fire Chief Michael Newbury. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) ued to be among males aged 25-34, accounting for 24 percent of opioid-related incidents with a known age and gender. • Males comprise 74 percent of all opioid-related overdose deaths. The Baker-Polito Administration, in collaboration with the Legislature, has doubled spending to address the opioid crisis and increased capacity by more than 1,200 treatment beds, including more than 800 adult substance misuse treatsitting there and enjoying ourselves by the poolside, and all of a sudden, a couple eggs come flying over the fence. And I tried to catch the car, and the car took off. Q: So, they threw eggs at you? A: Yeah, they threw eggs. Q: Did you get hit? A: No. It’s just people who are nuts who are trying to get back. And me, I’m not the type of person to take it personally. I’m just doing my job the best I can. Like I said, you have to deal with the public the best you can. Q: So you have a lot more friends than foes over the course of your career? A: Exactly. Even the ones that I did write violations for…they ment beds at different treatment levels. In addition, the Administration is investing nearly $220 million over five years from the federally approved 1,115 Medicaid waiver, which began in fiscal year 2018, to meet the needs of individuals with addictions and/or cooccurring disorders. The FY20 budget builds on the progress to date by investing $246 million across several state agencies to address substance misuse prevention and treatment. apologized, shook my hand and said, “Thank you.” And they say “Hi” to me to this day. That’s pretty rewarding in itself, too. Q: And you’ve had some interaction with the town fathers [officials]? A: Yes, I did, but not many of them – I think one. It was just a warning type of deal. And to do that against your own boss is kind of a hard thing to do. Actually, one of them kind of chuckled last night [at Tuesday night’s Board of Selectmen’s meeting]. Q: You’re talking about one of the current selectmen? A: Yeah. Actually, it was a barking dog situation, but what’s right is right. If they’re ASKS | SEE PAGE 15 ׉ 7cassandra://WvMdTwtEZStfbFGSp-eWdijOYXCBiCvgAklg6p4v6NQ(E`̰]p{{c]p{{b PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://sm_j8btphNPxUJDuuKSwHxZhn64D8B7vXAUpPC4ZNDs#(`)׉ 7cassandra://-EF1vsOY1YFIPkzykuRLxOUycdhiR7dnQ5iooZA3qYk͋Z`J׉ 7cassandra://i77WEtM-VF32_vunHiXaGM1Hk0w1lbNdpkfGC-dgvsA(A`̰׉ 7cassandra://VhgchdPvYuppn_Xu_thQD1LPFufkAnaH_unTp8zG9Eof`͠]p{ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://9h5qL2CgS8JTY2j_Z80Bmf25R0KXW-kegjtf4f6fj_Y_m`)׉ 7cassandra://6ylSt7j1BYnQ-0vSDUtVxaMxi9tukwakh0kRkfPIFnY͕s`J׉ 7cassandra://GllxRlCqVZbElb4_SgI90Ol3GQK13byT9cdJtqrdWGk*M`̰׉ 7cassandra://Ub8EsBDz5veseM8aY0ADCInbyADId_i9Y8QMkDFNC00 ͠]p{׉E4Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, December 6, 2019 FOR ALAN | from page 1 Saugus High School freshman died unexpectedly last Saturday (Nov. 30), leaving family members, classmates and friends heartbroken. But today – when a 10 a.m. Funeral Mass was to be held in Blessed Sacrament Church, 14 Summer St., Saugus, followed by burial in Riverside Cemetery, Saugus – a special celebration of Alan’s life was planned. “This Friday, December 6, wear your Red Sox apparel in memory of beloved Alan Silipigni,” implored his cousin Krista Silipigni in a message posted this week on social media. “On behalf of the Silipigni family and Alan’s parents, we would love if everyone could spread his memory around because he was the best. Always positive, always happy, always smiling. Wear Red Sox for him and keep his smile around,” she added. Headed for Red Sox Heaven Joseph Silipigni said in a telephone interview Wednesday night that his son would be laid to rest in a casket, wearing a Red Sox necktie and a Red Sox World Series ring. “Alan had big dreams. He wanted to be the owner and general manager of the Red Sox,” the boy’s father said. “He was an avid sports fan who loved all Boston sports. But he loved the Red Sox the best. And his favorite player was Mookie Betts. Alan got to a couple of opening days, and he got into quite a few games. He’s had quite a few good memories in a short 14 years,” he said. Cogliano, a close friend of the family, said the Red Sox organization made arrangements to have one of the World Series trophies on display during yesterday’s wake at Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home in Saugus. Efforts were also underway to have Wally the Green Monster, the Red Sox official mascot, in attendance at tonight’s annual tree lighting ceremony and festivities. The event was scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. in front of Saugus Town Hall. Tonight’s attractions include a petting zoo, hayrides, face painting, hot cocoa and cookies, popcorn, a moon bounce and trackless train rides – with the main event being a visit from Santa Claus, who will pose for free photos with the children. Alan will be remembered best as a prolific Red Sox fan, according to his father. But he was also a conscientious student who got good grades (“All A’s and B’s and one C in Biology”), a dedicated altar server at the Blessed Sacrament Church and an enthusiastic member of Saugus Boy Scout Troop 61 and a member of the Saugus High School Golf team. A bonding experience for dad Joseph Silipigni, a Saugus native and member of the Saugus High School Class of 1988, said he got to share a special time of bonding with his son this year during Boy Scout summer camp. “It was quite an eyeopener. He made me proud. He did wilderness survival and slept outdoors. He amazed – whatever he did,” Joseph said. “It was a great memory. I was so thankful I did that. I put aside a whole week of vacation to be with him. I still plan on going to summer camp next summer because Alan had planned for me to do that. And I’m not going to let my boy down,” he said. “Anybody who met him loved him. He touched so many lives. He was the type of person who was always giving – never receiving – and he never complained. Every time he talked to my mother or myself, he would end the conversation – ‘Alright. Love you. Bye’ – all in one breath.” Alan loved to worship at his church and especially loved serving Mass at all hours – sometimes several times a day, according to Joseph. It was at the 8 a.m. service last Sunday (Dec. 1) that the grieving father drew some strong support from fellow members of the tiny Troop 61. “They all went to Blessed Sacrament Church with their parents and family members,” Joseph recalled. “They took up three or four rows. It was very touching and heart-warming to see. It was just amazing,” he said. “We actually had some former members show up, too. That really highlighted the true scouting family that we have. It was not even 24 hours later that we showed up,” said Troop 61 Scoutmaster Kevin Wildman, who said he’s a close friend of the family and has watched Alan grow up. “I’ve known Alan his entire life. His dad is only one year older than me. We used to play baseball together when [Joe’s] dad was the coach. We’ve been friends for many years. And Alan is the type of scout I would love to have a thousand of in my troop,” Wildman said. An honorary Eagle Scout At the time of his death, Alan was close to finishing his First Class rank requirements. “He was a great kid … who would have earned his Eagle Scout CAMPING WITH DAD: Alan Joseph Silipigni and his father, Joseph, of Saugus Boy Scout Troop 61, share a lifetime experience at summer camp this year. Joseph said the trip turned out to be a memory he will cherish for the rest of his life as he mourns the loss of his son, who died last Saturday. (Courtesyphotos to The Saugus Advocate) badge. And the troop has decided he will be made an honorary Eagle Scout because he was an Eagle Scout in everybody’s heart. He was a core member of the troop who everybody looked up to.” As the scouts prayed last Sunday for their late troop member, Wildman said the Gospel selection for that day’s service was fitting, because it was actually titled “the unknown day and hour.” “So too, you also must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come,” Wildman said, reading from the final verse of Matthew Chapter 24. “Nobody expected Alan to be called home last Saturday morning.” Joseph Silipigni said he will be forever grateful to the town for the outpouring of support for his family as it mourns Alan’s death. “The people in town have reached out tremendously,” he said. “There have been so many tributes on social media. I want to thank everybody in town for all of their support. Thanks to all of the scouts. Thanks to my wife Pam and thanks for my family. Alan loved all his cousins, especially Jenna, Krista, Elizabeth and Matthew,” he said. “Krista, who is a senior, went into the school to decorate Alan’s locker. They’re like brother and sister. She loves him so much.” A SHRINE AT THE LOCKER: Krista Silipigni, a Saugus High senior, decorated the locker of her cousin, Alan Joseph Silipigni, who died unexpectedly last Saturday. Alan was a 14-year-old freshman who had a prolific passion for the Boston Red Sox. ׉ 7cassandra://i77WEtM-VF32_vunHiXaGM1Hk0w1lbNdpkfGC-dgvsA(A`̰]p{{d׉EuTHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, December 6, 2019 Page 15 Close fourth-down stop helps sink Sachems on Turkey Day By Greg Phipps L ooking to end their 2019 season with three straight wins, the Saugus Sachems found themselves in a 7-7 deadlock through three quarters in their annual Thanksgiving Day game against the Peabody Tanners at Stackpole Field. Unfortunately, it was the visiting Peabody that came up with the big play in the final period, and Saugus suffered a tough 21-7 defeat. The Sachems have now lost six straight to Peabody on Turkey Day. The last Saugus victory came in 2013. The Sachems also won in 2012. This year’s contest was probably the closest in recent memory. Both teams entered the battle with identical 3-7 records, and Saugus was sporting a modest two-game win streak. The game-deciding moment came in the fourth quarter when Peabody quarterback Alex DeNisco connected with receiver Colby Therrien on a 31-yard scoring pass. The extra point kick was successful, and Peabody held a 14-7 lead it would not relinquish. Just before Peabody’s goahead touchdown, the Sachems had driven to the Tanners’ 15-yard line only to be stopped on a close fourthdown play. Quarterback Christian Correia, who was named Saugus’s Heisman MVP this season, tried to run for the ASKS | from page 13 breaking the law, they’re breaking the law. Q: So, you never really felt intimidated by it? A: No. I never felt intimidated. And I was never told by a town official to do it their way. I did it my way. I stood my ground, that tied the game at seven apiece in the opening period. Martinez also kicked the extra point. The next two quarters remained a stalemate until Peabody broke through in the fourth. Peabody tacked on an inThe Sachem varsity football captains take the field for the coin toss with Peabody on T-Day. Shown from left to right are seniors Christian Correia, Bruno Auzec, Marvens Jean and Zack Kesbia. (Advocate Photos by Mike Kearney) marker but came up just short. That turned out to be the key turning point of the game. “It’s a game of inches. If we make six more inches on any of those downs we’re still driving,” Saugus head coach Steve Cummings told the press afterward. “Part of me was thinking of a field goal, but with this weather [powerful winds] it’s a tough spot to put a kid in. Our guys fought hard; we just came up a little short.” Javier Martinez was responsible for the Saugus points. He hauled in a tipped pass and raced 23 yards for the lone Sachems touchdown and that’s it. Q: In the course of your career, did you have any unexpected duties? A: I got into bioterrorism, too. Bioterrorism was after 9-11. You had to worry about it because they were talking about agents in the air, so I took training for bioterrorism. Another unexpected thing – Talented two-way player, senior Sachem captain Christian Correia looks downfield while a teammate does the blocking. I remember that somebody ordered a dog from Tennessee. When the dog showed up in a crate in the morning, when they opened up the door, the dog started ripping the whole front room couch apart and the tables apart. And then they called me, and they wanted the dog out of there. Q: What kind of dog was it? A: It was a mixed breed, a mixed type of shepherd or hound. It’s just another case of people in the weirdest situations where things pop up. You never know what you are going to get on your phone calls. You really don’t. Q: Tell me about one of the most violent episodes you had to deal with as a dog officer? A: Well, it was on Easter morning and I was with my kids in the house, and all of a sudden, I got called up by the Police Department for three dogs in a house: Two of them were dead and one was still alive. I went to the house and the owner was there. It was his own dogs. They were fighting over a piece of food; it was food aggression and they ended up getting into a battle. The owner was actually bitten in the process, too, and two dogs surance touchdown and PAT kick in the final seconds to account for the final score. But the game was closer than the final tally indicated. Cummings was proud of the effort from his team, the senior players in particular, despite a less-than-satisfying 3-8 finish. The departing seniors are Correia, Brendan McCabe, Zack Kesbia, Marvens Jean, Bruno Auzec, Justin Fajardo and Jaryd Coffill. “I wish I had them for another year, all of them,” Cummings said. “That’s my only regret – that I only got those kids for one year. I’m sure their four years didn’t go the way they wanted [enduring several head coach changes over that time], but you’d never see it in the way they carried themselves. I couldn’t have asked for anything more.” Correia connected on five of 10 passes for 85 yards and a TD in the Thanksgiving loss. Martinez caught four balls for 78 yards, and Sal Franco had one reception for seven yards. Jean carried 14 times for 68 yards in his final game as a Sachem, and Correia produced 45 yards on 12 attempts. were dead, and the other one wound up being euthanized, which was put upon the owner to do so. And he did so. Q: What kind of dogs were they? A: They were pit bull and bullmastiff type of dogs. They were the type of dogs that were used for weight-pulling, which is illegal. They build them up and build them up and try to teach them for use in heavyweight contests. They were teaching to be violent, if not anything else. That was a toughie, especially Easter morning. It’s supposed to be a nice pleasurable morning in church, and then you run into something like that. 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Selectmen’s goals and objectives The agenda for Tuesday night’s Board of Selectmen’s meeting (7 p.m. in the second floor auditorium at Town Hall) notes there will be a meeting set to discuss selectmen goals. That could turn out to be a most productive session as Saugus Town government gets primed for the 2020 calendar year. Setting goals is always good for the betterment of the community. I noticed that citizen comments have dwindled in recent weeks. If voters have a few good ideas, why not turn out to Tuesday night’s meeting and share them with your new Board of Selectmen? The future of vacant School Buildings Speaking of plans, what does the future hold for the future of vacant School Buildings in Saugus? In less than a year, the new Saugus Middle-High School (grades 6 through 12) will be opening. The target date for the Middle School is in the spring while the new High School will open in the fall. Now is the time for citizens to kick around ideas on how to use the school buildings that will no longer be used for classrooms. There are all sorts of options. Now is a good time for citizen groups and individuals to make their pitch. Some holiday Shout-Outs Precinct 6 Town Meeting Member Jeanie Bartolo, a frequent “shout-out” contributor, definitely has the holiday spirit. “I have a ‘Shout Out’ for the town’s DPW workers,” Jeanie wrote this week. “It’s hard work putting up the Christmas Tree lights. I know from personal experience when the town had an Emergency Management Department (SEMA) and I was a member. For many years we put up the Christmas lights in Saugus Center and Cliftondale Square,” she said. “So I know the amount of work that goes into it. You have to test each plug and re-bulb each strand of lights, tens of thousands of bulbs, before you can hang them, then you have to lay appropriately 2 miles of electrical cords to connect all of them together testing each section as you go. By the way, you do all this in the freezing cold! So a huge “Shout Out” to the DPW guys, the Tree Lighting could not happen without you, thank you!” 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 nice gesture. Just send an email (mvoge@comcast.net) with the 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 photo. Report on Saugus schools As a courtesy to our readers, we plan to publish a series of articles about the 90-page report, which should eventually be posted on the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education website. While the report focuses on a host of deficiencies that need to be addressed in order to make meaningful improvements in the town’s education system, it can be used as a valuable resource as it is somewhat of a blueprint or guide for the new School Committee, the school administration, principals, teachers and concerned parents. It does acknowledge a lot of positives that are going on as the town strives for a better public education system. And it does offer numerous recommendations. MEG Foundation Christmas Festival The Ninth Annual Christmas Tree Festival continues through its second weekend, beginning today (Friday, Dec. 6) from 3 to 8 p.m. at the MEG Foundation Building at 54-58 Essex St. in Saugus. There will be more time tomorrow (Saturday, Dec. 7) over the same hours. On Sunday, Dec. 8, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., lucky winners will be contacted to pick up their prizes. All are welcome to join the celebration in this historic building, enjoying a cup of hot cocoa, cookies and other refreshments. Today and tomorrow, there will be beautiful, live music sponsored by New Hope Assembly of God Church. Raffle tickets will be available for those interested in winning a beautiful tree full of goodies and surprises, homemade wreaths and/or gift baskets. Admission to all events is free. For further information contact Linda Ross at (617) 686-4645 or our special elf Kathy Giannetta at (781) 231-2842 Annual Tree & Santa Holiday Fest! The Friends of Breakheart Reservation invite you to our Annual Tree & Santa Holiday Fest, set for Sunday, Dec. 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Christopher P. Dunne Visitor Center at Breakheart Reservation. Come enjoy the holiday spirit with the Friends of Breakheart Reservation as we celebrate inside the Visitors Center! * Meet Santa by the Fireplace! *Crafts for kids! Hang ornaments! * Holiday music, tree, hot chocolate and cookies * Visit the Friends Gift Shoppe ~ Thank You for supporting the Friends! This event is free and open to the public ~ donations to the nonprofit Friends of Breakheart are greatly appreciated and allow us to fund these events. For more information please call Breakheart at (781) 233-0834. Visit us at the Friends’ website: www.friends-of-breakheart.org. “Like” us on Facebook! Volunteer civic opportunities galore If you didn’t get elected to public office this fall or wish you ran, there’s plenty of opportunities for you to get involved in public service to Saugus. You can still help the town out in a constructive fashion. You don’t have to get elected to perform some public service. Become a part of the town’s future. Here’s a few opportunities you might want to check out. The Saugus Town Manager is accepting resumes/applications from Saugus residents for several volunteer positions on the following Boards or Commissions: Board of Assessors: The responsibility of this Board is to annually determine the full and fair market value of all real estate in the town. Guidelines are set by the Dept. of Revenue, Bureau of Local Assessment. Board of Health: They are responsible for protecting and serving the citizens in health areas, such as food sanitation, restaurants, markets, and compliance with the state sanitary and other health codes, as well as emergency preparedness. Medical degree or physicians preferred. Boats and Waterways Commission: The responsibilities of these positions are to provide a clear, effective and professional policy that will ensure the interests of commercial, fishing and recreational boating and that the waterways will be accessible to all citizens. One position requires that the person be a waterway-abutting homeowner with no commercial interest in waterways or adjacent lands. One position requires that the person be a Saugus Town Meeting Member. Commission on Disabilities: The responsibilities of these positions are to answer questions and provide referral guidance regarding disability-related issues in accordance with the Massachusetts General Laws. Conservation Commission: The Commission’s responsibility is to preserve the natural resources of Saugus and to protect the remaining open spaces, wild life, salt marshes, and ponds, and restore streams and the Saugus River to their natural state. Historical Commission: The Commission’s responsibility is to preserve and register all historical sites in Saugus. Planning Board: The Board’s responsibilities are to hear, review and vote on the applications proposed to the Town regarding subdivision plans, zoning special permits, rezoning issues and site plan review of permits. Youth and Recreation: The Commission was established for the purpose of carrying out programs, including but not limited to, those designed to meet the opportunities, challenges and problems of the youngsters of the town. If you are interested in volunteering and are a resident of Saugus, please submit a letter of interest and resume by Friday, December 20, 2019, to: Saugus Town Manager, 298 Central St., Suite 1, Saugus, MA 01906 or email Cmoreschi@ saugus-ma.gov. Annual Advent Festival coming up Debora de Paula Hoyle, Administrative Assistant at Cliftondale Congregational Church, reports that the church will host its Annual Advent Festival at the church on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Advent Festival activities include a spaghetti dinner, crafts for children and adults, Christmas photos and a carol sing-along. “Join us for an evening of free Christmas fun for the whole family,” Debbie wrote us in an email. “All are invited!” The church is located at 50 Essex St. Parking is available on Essex Street and at Kowalsky Insurance at 544 Lincoln Ave. Breakfast at Legion Hall Cpl. Scott J. Procopio Saugus American Legion Post 210 is in its seventh year of Friday morning breakfasts. The doors open at 7:30 a.m. at 44 Taylor St. in Saugus. Breakfast is served from 8 to 9 a.m. The breakfasts will run through the end of May with the exception of school vacations or Fridays when there is no school. A $6 donation is requested, with all proceeds going to help the Legion operate. Everyone is welcome, according to John Cannon, the cook on duty. Main attractions at the Saugus Public Library There’s always something interesting or entertaining going on at the Saugus Public Library – for people of all ages – from young children to senior citizens. Here are a few events to check out: • Holiday Ornament Craft, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 4 to 6 p.m. in the Brooks Room; ages 11 to 18. Use glitter, confetti, bells, pompoms and other fun supplies to fill glass ornaments. Bring your friends. No sign up necessary. • Game Night, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Community Room, ages 18 to 12. Play one of ours or bring your own game. Sponsored by the New Friends of the Saugus Public Library. • Christmas Story Time with Ornament Craft & Treats, with Kelly, Thursday, Dec. 19 at 3:30 p.m.; ages four and up. • Winter Songs with Sarah Gardner, Thursday, Dec. 19, 10:30; ages 0zero to five. • Hot Diggity Dog! Cozy stories for a Cold Winter’s Day and craft; Saturday, Dec. 28, at 3:30 p.m. • Annual Food for Fines – now through Feb. 29. The library will help you so that you may help others. If you have overdue fines, the library will reduce your fines in return for donations of nonperishable food, Donations will be given to local food pantries. Your fines will be reduced $1 for each item donated. Please don’t drop off expired food. • Friendship Storytime on Fridays continues. This special program for children, which begins at 9:30 a.m., is sponsored by the Coordinated Family & Community Engagement Grant. It can help parents nurture their child’s social and early literacy skills with structured story time. • Let’s Get Ready For Kindergarten Playgroup! This playgroup, which is sponsored by the Coordinated Family & Community Engagement SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 17 ׉ 7cassandra://-oX6wZWsjyGf_n63oR1liGrviFWNQlWJreRtaDusniE$_`̰]p{{f׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, December 6, 2019 Page 17 SOUNDS | from page 16 Grant, helps kids prepare for kindergarten. Fall and winter hours are Saturdays at 10 a.m. It’s recommended for children ages three through five. Activities change weekly. Cub Scout and Boy Scout recruitment Cub Scout Pack 62 and Boy Scout Troop 62 are still seeking new members after a successful recruitment effort on Founders Day. Cubs can sign up on Monday nights from 6:45 to 8 p.m. at the Cliftondale Congregational Church at 50 Essex St. in Saugus. Please use the door marked “office” in the front of the church. We are located in the basement. Cub Pack 62 welcomes boys from age five (kindergarten) to age 10 (Grade 5). Boy Scouts can register on Tuesday nights from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. in the basement of the Cliftondale Congregational Church. Our Boy Scout program is for young men ages 10 1/2 to 17 (Grades 6-12). Any questions on our Cub Scout program – please contact Cubmaster Bill Ferringo at pack62saugus@gmail.com or bferringo@ comcast.net. For Boy Scouts, please contact Scoutmaster John Kane at troop62saugus.org or 781-389-2708. Too many books at library! “We’re sorry: we are unable to accept book donations at this town.” That was the flyer posted in the entrance way of the Saugus Public Library. While the flyer hailed the New Friends’ Annual Book Sale “a great success,” it also noted “a considerable excess of books at this time and no more space to store them.” “Therefore, we are no longer accepting book donations for the foreseeable future,” it continued. The flyer also suggested that folks who have excess books they would like to donate might consider making a donation of gently-used and clean books to these locations: • Council on Aging at 466 Central St.; call 781-231-4178 • The Salvation Army at 209 Broadway; call 781-231-0803 • Savers at 1160 Broadway; call 781-231-1232 CHaRM Recycling Drop-Off Site open The Town of Saugus announces that the community’s Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM) is open to residents on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The site is located behind the Department of Public Works at 515 Main St. There is no preregistration or fee required to enter the site; however, proof of residency is required. At the CHaRM center, the Town will accept the same recycling items that can be placed outside for curbside collection each week, such as paper, cardboard, bottles, cans and glass containers. Additional acceptable items include TVs and computers (up to three per year per address); bulky rigid plastic items, such as toys, laundry baskets, trash barrels and 5-gallon pails; car tires up to 22” (for a fee of $3); books; and textiles, such as clothing, bedding, pocketbooks, belts and shoes. Plastic bags are not permitted. Residents are kindly asked to empty recyclables out of any plastic bags, and to remove the bags from the site. Residents may call Lorna Cerbone at the Solid Waste and Recycling Department at 781-231-4036 with questions or for more information. Town compost site open The Town of Saugus announces that the community’s compost site will be open to residents on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The site is located behind the Department of Public Works at 515 Main St. Stickers are required to gain seasonal access to the site. Stickers may be purchased for $25 at the Department of Public Works and at the Inspectional Services Department located on the lower level of Town Hall at 298 Central St. Stickers may also be purchased at the compost site, by check only. Compost site stickers must be permanently placed on the lower left corner of residents’ automobile windshields. Vehicles registered out of state are not permitted. Entry to the compost site without a sticker will not be allowed. Yard waste must be disposed of in brown compost bags or open containers. The Town will accept grass clippings, leaves and brush. As in years past, no branches or limbs larger than three inches in diameter are permitted. SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 18 Go Green Biodiesel $2.40 per gallon 978-219-9395 gogreenbiodiesel.com Price is subject to change • Heat your home with green, renewable, energy • Worry free home heating! Heating oil and burner service. ׉ 7cassandra://SiLP07TGihVtR1uVukDypsKg_gYrGrGLdaooFCXwCjA'`̰]p{{g]p{{f PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://LgN1kzauSyfPH_72Ev5umuWM0VJpWfHOmfLQihA1hUc`)׉ 7cassandra://m9S934sW9qtwdne9ezunZesSD_6RkgD5mPMB2mdnjdo͓e`J׉ 7cassandra://NAOs8552mHcWO5MFl5RpJtQsYalXHlza1pl3662SXic)i`̰׉ 7cassandra://-N8IbR9hkm67G5LBSARCTk6CEnirDDvuErK5MqCoL_U& ͠]p{ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://qCpi7hXGJniyFrrDXY_xeCUS30tXOVdLqIPRtjw_5jQj`)׉ 7cassandra://9nI1UyiYRRwThRq92gVCS_01ASyGQ4xM-KB15ZpV5Cs͋`J׉ 7cassandra://4GmoLEf3Qi3voQTwsFHACSLY-y9MCRwG9no-68E8BnY)`̰׉ 7cassandra://21FzFEu4Ko6_0aYSxaz8y0Qodj8keTWr0C4i4zIv174? ͠]p{נ]p{J9ׁHhttp://shospitalforchildren.orgׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 18 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, December 6, 2019 Obituaries Gertrude “Gert” M. (Reardon) Ferrara Vicki (DeMarco) McNeil P eabody, formerly of Lynnfield and Saugus - Mrs. O O f Saugus, formerly of Orient Heights - Mrs. Gertrude “Gert” M. (Reardon) Ferrara, age 82, died at Life Care Center of The North Shore in Lynn on Sunday, November 24th. She was the loving wife of William Ferrara with whom she shared 51 years of marriage. Born in Boston and raised in Orient Heights, Mrs. Ferrara was the daughter of the late Peter and Frances (Picco) Reardon. Gert’s many hobbies included reading, doing “search a word”, going to concerts and the theater. She was a lover of animals and enjoyed walking the dog. In addition to her husband, Gert is survived by her daughter Sharon Ferrara as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her six siblings, Anna Sarno, Rita Hurley, Thomas Reardon, Catherine Riggs, Peter Reardon, and Joseph Reardon. f Lake Worth, FL and Alton Bay, NH formerly of Saugus, age 70, November 23. Loving wife of Thomas McNeil. Beloved mother of Tricia Ciocco of Saugus, Vicki Galluzzo and her husband John of NJ, Kerri McNeil of Saugus. Cherished grandmother of Thomas and his wife Kelly, Anthony and his wife Jaki, and Madison. Dear sister to Denise Mackos and her husband Tony of Townsend. Donations in her memory may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute at www.dana-farber.org/gift. Dorothy I. (Snow) Stinson Lorraine A. (Muise) Amirault O f Saugus, formerly of Wakefield, age 91, November 27. She was the wife of the late Raymond E. Amirault. And the loving mother of Gail Ernst & her husband Ralph of Raymond, NH, John Amirault & his wife Pauline of Harwich, Jane Holt & her husband OBITUARIES | SEE PAGE 19 SOUNDS | from page 17 Residents may call Lorna Cerbone at the Solid Waste and Recycling Department at 781231-4036 with questions or for more information. Compost/Recycling DropOff Site closing soon The Town of Saugus Compost/Recycling Drop-Off Site will close for the winter season on Saturday, December 14, at 2 p.m. The site will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2019, prior to closing. The site will reopen from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the third Saturday of the month in January, February and March, weather permitting. Please contact Solid Waste/ Recycling Coordinator Lorna Cerbone at 781-231-4036 with any questions. Let’s hear it! Got an idea, passing thought or gripe you would like to share with The Saugus Advocate? I’m always interested in your feedback. It’s been more than three and a half years since I began work at The Saugus Advocate. I’m always interested in hearing readers’ suggestions for possible stories or good candidates for “The Advocate Asks” interview of the week. Feel free to email me at mvoge@comcast.net. Do you have some interesting views on an issue that you want to express to the community? Submit your idea. If I like it, we can meet for a 15to 20-minute interview at a local coffee shop. And I’ll buy the coffee. Dorothy I. (Snow) Stinson, age 94, died on Tuesday, November 26 at the Brooksby Village Memory Care Center in Peabody. She was the wife of the late Frederick W. Stinson, Jr. Born and raised in Saugus, Mrs. Stinson was the daughter of the late Erza and Hazel (Downie) Snow. Dorothy was a graduate of Saugus High School and the Lynn Hospital school of Nursing, later becoming head nurse at Lynn Hospital. She worked at Polio hospitals in both New York and Indiana and kept her nursing license up to date. She also was active in crafting. Dorothy had been a Lynnfield resident for 43 years before moving to Peabody. Mrs. Stinson is survived by her son Brian Stinson and his wife Melanie of N. Andover; two grandchildren, Samantha and Colten; one brother, Harold Snow of Fremont, NH. She was predeceased by her siblings, Waldo Snow, Ruth Snow, Gail Cole and Jean Welch. Preserving Your Rights With Filing Of Appeal W hen filing for a MassHealth application for either long-term nursing home benefits or for community MassHealth benefits, more often than not, a denial letter will follow after the first Request for Information is sent out to the applicant’s representative. It is important to file for an appeal with the Board of Hearings within the time period allowed by law. When you file a MassHealth application, benefits can be paid retroactively as far as the first day of the third month “prior” to the date of submission of the application. It is important to have MassHealth held by the original application date and the original date that benefits are requested, as the applicant may have no more funds available with which to pay the nursing home or for caregiving expenses while at home. If an applicant receives a denial letter due to missing information and subsequently submits the missing information within the 30-day time period allowed, MassHealth treats that as if there was a new application thereby creating a new application date. This has the effect of delaying the start date of MassHealth benefits by pushing the start date out further than what the applicant was initially asking for. As an example, assume that an application was submitted on December 1, 2019 asking for an effective date of benefits of September 1, 2019. Medicare may have stopped paying benefits for someone in rehab, for example, as the care being provided to the individual was no longer considered rehabilitative, but rather custodial in nature only. Further assume that a Denial notice is received on February 1, 2020 as a result of missing information. If the applicant submits the information on February 25, 2020 without filing for an appeal, a new application is deemed to exist and MassHealth will only pay retroactive benefits back to November 1, 2019. There would be two months of care that the family would have to private pay for. Also, the treatment of previously-paid medical expenses can be affected by the timing of the MassHealth application. Medical expenses that are less than 90 days in the past are allowed as part of the spenddown process whenever they are paid, but if those expenses precede the MassHealth application by more than 90 days, then a different rule may apply. Filing for an appeal preserves the original application date. Of course, the appeal has to be successful. An appeal can always be withdrawn by calling the Board of Appeals if the application is subsequently approved prior to the hearing date. The key is to not miss the appeal deadline. The Board of Hearings won’t give the applicant any slack. However, good old MassHealth can take as long as it wants to conduct the hearing itself, although federal guidelines dictate that MassHealth make a decision on the appeal within 45 days of the filing of the appeal. I had a case recently where we waited over one year for the hearing date. Fortunately, we were successful on the appeal. The nursing home had to wait over a year to get paid by MassHealth. And that’s just for one resident. That could be a good $100,000 of needed cash flow to support its operations. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certified Public Accountant, registered investment advisor, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a masters degree in taxation. ׉ 7cassandra://NAOs8552mHcWO5MFl5RpJtQsYalXHlza1pl3662SXic)i`̰]p{{h׉E7THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, December 6, 2019 Page 19 Saugus resident admitted to fall Dean’s List at New England Institute of Technology E AST GREENWICH, R.I. – Abigail Ruotolo of Saugus achieved Dean’s List status at the New England Institute of Technology for the quarter ending September 21. Students must achieve a GPA of 3.6 or higher on a maximum scale of 4.0 to qualify. Under the leadership of PresOBITUARIES | from page 18 the late Bruce of Georgetown, Joanne Byrne & her husband Vincent of Saugus. Mrs. Amirault was the cherished grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. She was the dear sister to Jean LeBlanc of Nova Scotia & the late Georgine Surette & Joseph Muise. Mother-in-law of Elena Fontana of North Reading. Stanley A. Beecoff 9 1 , o f B oy n - ton Beach, FL. Formerly of Saugus and Malden. Entered Eternal Rest on November 25, 2019. A native of Everett, he was a U.S. Navy veteran and gradident Richard I. Gouse, New England Institute of Technology is a private, nonprofit technical university with an enrollment of nearly 3,000 students. 1. On Dec. 6, 1964, what stopmotion animated TV special aired for the 1st time? (Hint: starts with R.) 2. In what movie did Dustin Hoffman pretend to be a woman? 3. In a 1920 publicity stunt, what toy did the Ziegfeld Follies “Girls” promote? (Hint: jump.) 4. On Dec. 7, 1909, Leo Baekeland of Yonkers received the 1st U.S. patent for what precursor of modern plastics? 5. What delicious Asian fruit has an offensive odor? 6. In what Hawaiian city was the Pearl Harbor attack on Dec. 7, 1941? 7. Wheelchair-bound Margarete Steiff founded what company with the motto “Only the best is good enough for children”? 8. On Dec. 8, 1765, American Eli Whitney was born, who invented what? 9. What treat was 1st called “olykoeks” (a Dutch word meaning oily cakes) in America? 10. What U.S. president gave away a bride who married a future president? 11. On Dec. 9, 1968, what computer device was first demonstrated at Stanford University? (Hint: starts with M.) 12. What does the Q in Q-tips stand for? 13. On Dec. 10, 1864, Henry R. Schoolcraft died, who had discovered the source of what river in Lake Itasca in Minnesota? 14. Roulette began in the 18th century in what European city? 15. On Dec. 11, 1911, what woman became the first person to receive a second Nobel prize? (Hint: Chemistry.) 16. In what country starting with an E would you find a flatbread called injera? 17. Who was the first Italian woman to receive a medical degree? (Hint: first name is Maria.) 18. On Dec. 12, 1925, the world’s first motel, the Milestone MoTel, opened in what U.S. state? 19. In December 1976, what tennis player did Sports Illustrated name Sportswoman of the Year? 20. In “Rabbi Ben Ezra,” who wrote, “Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be”? (Hint: initials RB.) Answers below, please no cheating! FROM PAGE 19 Marjorie A. White, President From the desk of M W arjorie hite I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincerest gratitude to the Everett Co-operative Bank customers and my fellow employees for allowing me to be part of such a wonderful community. It has been my privilege to serve you and to work alongside of you. After 51 years of employment at the Bank and with lots of emotion, the time has come to bid farewell and begin my next journey. Effective December 26th, 2019 I will officially retire as the Bank President. I will forever cherish all the great memories we’ve created, the experiences we’ve shared, but most of all I will miss each and every one of you. I will remain active in my role as a Director of the Bank and look forward to continuing to support you. I wish you all the very best. Thank you. Very Respectfully uate of Northeastern University. A retired electrical engineer and manufacturing executive, he also taught adjunct at Northeastern University for over 35 years. He was an active volunteer in many civic and religious organizations. Devoted husband of Marilyn (Katz) Beecoff. Beloved father of Richard Beecoff and his wife Sheree Beecoff, and Myrna Jacobs and her husband Donald Berey. Cherished grandfather of Stefanie Beecoff and her husband, Chris Tallant, and Michelle Beecoff. Dear brother of the late Charlotte Borenstein and the late Adele LeRette. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes expressions of sympathy be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 51 Blossom St., Boston, MA (shrinershospitalforchildren.org). 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For more info, email teilifeline@aol.com. Send reservation and check made out to Sisterhood, Cong AA-EI and mail to Laraine Alpert, 15 Davis Ct., Saugus, MA 01906 ASKS | from page 15 supposed to be. A: It was in a hotel up on Route 1 where a woman … had a pit bull to protect her when she was doing her services. Q: This was a hooker? A: Yes, I believe so; I don’t know who she was. But the call was for the dog – a pit bull in the room – and she left the dog there without paying her tab. She had it for protection for herself. And me and two other police officers went there, and in the process, when we opened up the door, there was the dog – very mean and very nasty, jumping up on the bed and showing his teeth. And I told the officers, “If this dog comes after me, you guys are going to have to put this dog down.” And I was able to get the rabies pole around his neck and grab him and take him out of the hotel and lock ASKS | SEE PAGE 22 $ $ $ $ ׉ 7cassandra://oGL8Hmae4uZzByBQVB60ArVGAjPEBy78HFY4USPQjmg1`̰]p{{j׉E 3THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, December 6, 2019 Page 21 “COMPLETE GLASS SERVICE CENTER” Storefronts & Entrance Doors Window, floor, deck, and gutter Custom Mirrors • Table Tops • Auto Glass Insulated Glass • Window & Screen Repairs 2034 Revere Beach Parkway, Everett 617-389-GLAS MULLIGAN CONSTRUCTION Specializing in: Interior Painting, Exterior Painting, Carpentry, Bathroom Remodeling, Windows, Decks and More! * Licensed & Insured - Mike Mulligan, owner 781-738-6933 Walter Robinson (617) 415-3933 Frank Berardino MA License 31811 cleaning Power-washing, trash removal & clean up • 24 - Hour Service • Emergency Repairs BERARDINO Plumbing & Heating Residential & Commercial Service Gas Fitting • Drain Service 617.699.9383 Senior Citizen Discount JIM’S HOME IMPROVEMENT — General Contractor — •Kitchens & Baths • Carpentry • Painting (Int. & Ext.) • Cleanouts • Windows • Doors Christine27@comcast.net J.F & Son Contracting Snow Plowing No Job too small! 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So, he’s going to try to protect her. I can understand that. But to endanger other people was a very hairy situation. The dog was locked up, and I believe what happened was that it was reclaimed by an owner. It was a scary kind of thing, because when you get these calls, you don’t know what you are going to run into. IS YOUR HOME NEXT? The Saugus Real Estate Listings are brought to you by: Q: What do you like best about your job? A: People: meeting the people, helping the people. And when we had a couple of recessions where money was tight and people couldn’t afford to have heat in their houses – you remember those days when they had to get the Joe Kennedy thing [fuel assistance] – and they had a dog that needed to be groomed and vaccinated, I would work with them. I would work with Sgt. Stewart on community policing. We would go to peoples’ houses and bring them turkey. And if they had pets, we would bring them dog food and that type of thing. Those are the kinds of things we used to do. Those are selfrewarding, too, also. People will remember that. Q: Anything else that you would like to share? A: Just that the town opened its arms to me, and I opened my arms to the town, and I was rewarded with many happy memories. And I felt I did the job as best I could. 53 Jackson Street Saugus, MA 01906 781-813-3325 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. 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 Digiacomo, Ryan Amato, Arthur Daly, Stephen Halas, Courtney Meas, Chinhan Papuciu, Ardian Ozdemir, Cafer BUYER2 Digiacomo, Sandra Halas, Linda Meas, Sreypoeu Papuciu, Eliverta Ozdemir, Vildan SELLER1 Collins, Beverly A Taylor, Stephen A Peligras NT Sulprizio, Pauline Sestito, Gabrielle Deleo, Leo F OPEN HOUSE - EVERETT SELLER2 ADDRESS Collins, Donald J Hollands, Peter R Sulprizio, Stephen Sestito, Stefano Deleo, Betty J CITY 51 Churchill St 64 Winter St 13 Summit Rd 7 Diane Dr 42 Susan Dr Diane M Shadbegian T Shadbegian, Diane M 9 Nirvana Dr #3E 9 Bayview Rd Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus DATE 15.11.2019 15.11.2019 15.11.2019 15.11.2019 15.11.2019 15.11.2019 14.11.2019 PRICE $519 000,00 $290 000,00 $360 000,00 $650 000,00 $798 000,00 $440 000,00 $514 000,00 OPEN HOUSE - LYNN 53 Jackson St. Saugus (781) 813-3325 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 - 12:00 - 2:00 PM 28 ADAMS AVE., EVERETT - Zoned as a 3 family but used as 2, great location, open floor plan, Near Wellington Station, Encore Casino & Shopping..................................................$699,000 Darlene Minincleri & Sue Palomba SANTA PAWS IS COMING TO TOWN This Sunday, Dec. 8th from 12 - 3 pm. 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