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Four incumbent selectmen stated emphatically that they oppose any expansion. Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano didn’t state a position, but he said he “doesn’t see the state ever prohibiting them from dumping ash.” And for that reason, he said that he “took an advantage of that,” by forming the landfi ll committee which developed a Host Community Agreement proposal that compensates the town “economically and environmentally” if the state allows expansion of the landfi ll in the future. Sebastian DiModica and Sandro Pansini Souza – the two candidates challenging the incumbents – said they need more time to research the situation before taking a position. Those were the answers to the only common question asked by Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE) at its candidates’ forum held Wednesday (Oct. 25) at Saugus Town Hall. This was the only political forum held for the seven candidates running for selectmen in the Nov. 7 Town Election. 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But Riley and Cicolini each insisted during their remarks at the SAVE forum that both oppose expansion of the landfill. That April vote was a contentious one, which had some critics characterizing the three selectmen who backed it as pro-expansion. Riley told the crowd at the SAVE forum that it was an inaccurate assessment of where she stood. “Not only have I not voted to extend the ash dump – which we don’t have the authority to do, but I have voted ‘an insurance policy’ for Saugus where if DEP continues to extend the ash pile, we would receive significant emission improvements at WIN,” Riley said. DEP officials have advised Saugus that existing environmental laws in place will not permit WIN to expand the ash landfill. But if the DEP decides to extend the ash landfill again, “we’ll be happy to have this insurance policy,” Riley said. “So, no, I do not want to favor expansion,” she added. Cicolini, who cast the tie-breaking vote on the tentative HCA, said he agrees with Riley’s analogy to the “insurance policy.” “I absolutely do not support expansion of the ash landfill,” Cicolini said. “I have lost faith in MassDEP’s ability to truly do what’s right. It’s not the Board of Selectmen’s decision that they’re going to expand the ash landfill. We have no authority over granting authority to expand an ash landfill,” he said. While negotiating the HCA, Cicolini said he believed it was important to have a plan in place just in case “DEP fails us again.” “If the state lets us down and we don’t have a Host Community Agreement, then they don’t have to improve anything. NOX levels can stay where they are and it’s business as usual,” Cicolini said. Our 51st Anniversary Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! 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Vogler) Cogliano said that if the state once again allows farther expansion of the ash landfill, the town would be in a good position to protect itself under the proposed HCA. “If we get 25 years of free tipping, we’ll see $30-million and we can have a huge environmental win for the town,” Cogliano said. “If we do nothing as we’ve done in the past and we hold our ground, they could get full expansion from the DEP and we receive nothing. The plan we put forth from the landfill committee is a great insurance policy for the town. Should they [WIN] get that extension, we’re going to benefit financially – finally,” Cogliano said. But Serino insisted that the HCA proposed by selectmen wasn’t necessary. “I honestly believe that we can do better than expanding the land ash pile. I think we have to look at opportunities to develop the property that would provide a greater long-term benefit to the town,” Serino said. Serino referred to two tax agreements with Wheelabrator. He cited a 1984 tax agreement that stipulated the town and Wheelabrator would work together or assist in development of the landfill. He also mentioned a clarifying tax agreement in 1994 that stipulated that once the landfill is no longer being used for storage of ash, the property shall be taxed as commercial property. In 2017, Wheelabrator submitted plans to the Planning Board to subdivide the 248acre landfill into 10 commercial lots, Serino recalled. Wheelabrator’s engineering firm noted that several potential uses for the property included an industrial park and a solar farm. A few years ago, Saugus installed a solar farm at the DPW. The town manager negotiated a tax agreement of $20,000 a year, according to Serino. “If you had a solar farm at the WIN 248-acre landfill, it could potentially generate $1.2 million a year,” Serino said. “Consequently, over the 25 year period, Saugus could receive an economic benefit of $31-million. And this will keep going on forever, forever, forever vs. a 25-year pile of toxic ash in the dump,” he said. “So, I believe that continuing to dump ash there for another 20 years so we can get a 100 foot high ash pile isn’t the way to go. We should be looking at ways to economically develop that now.” Panetta said she supports recent legislation by state Rep. Jessica Ann Giannino (D-Revere) – whose 16th Suffolk District includes Precincts 3 and 10 in Saugus – and state Rep. Jeff Turco (D-Winthrop) that would cap the landfill when it reaches its maximum height of 50 feet in 2025. “We all know it was supposed to be closed back in December of 1996,” Panetta said, noting that the plant’s owners received “many extensions” over the years. “The MassDEP came right to the Town of Saugus and said under current regulation, they cannot expand,” Panetta said. “I do not want them to go up to 100 feet. I am very concerned about the health and the wellbeing of our community. The area is in an Area of Critical Environmental Concern. That was done in 1988 because of the environmentally sensitive area that’s there,” she said. “It’s an unlined landfill that would never happen today. It’s an old technology. We need to do better,” she said. Serino and Panetta have taken the previous position that the proposed HCA crafted and approved by selectmen was unnecessary because it’s the responsibility of Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree to negotiate HCAs – not selectmen. ׉ 7cassandra://dzfNKVBSbML_RoT4iFx5ixUlBBwydHhgo4ipCfMRnFA-y`̰e: X6. ׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 27, 2023 Page 3 ~ The Advocate Asks ~ The Saugus Board of Selectmen candidates share their environmental vision for the town Editor’s Note: The environment continues to be a major issue of concern for Saugus citizens and its local government leaders, much as it has for many years. Making sure that the WIN Waste Innovations trash-to-energy plant on Route 107 doesn’t adversely affect the quality of life for residents is an ongoing concern for the Board of Health and town officials. Protecting the Saugus River, which winds its way through town, has been a concern for decades. Preservation of Breakheart Reservation and the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site – the chief conservation and recreation venues in town – is a top priority. Saugus Town Meeting and the Board of Selectmen have been environmentally conscious when it comes to their voting record. Town officials pride themselves on helping to make Saugus “A Tree Town” and “A Green Community.” For this week, we decided to take a look at the environmental visions of the candidates. Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE) conducted its biennial forum for the Board of Selectmen candidates on Wednesday night (Oct. 25). SAVE asked the candidates to provide a brief statement addressing their environmental vision for the Town of Saugus. As a courtesy for readers and the residents of Saugus – many who will be voting in the Nov. 7 town election, we are reprinting the candidates’ responses, listed alphabetically by the candidates’ last names. Jeffrey V. Cicolini: I have always been environmentally aware, however in the past decade I have become significantly more passionate and outspoken about protecting our environment, our people, our earth! In today’s fast paced society everyone is trying to do everything more efficiently and effectively and unfortunately sometimes the impact on our environment is not taken into account. Protection of our environment and the natural resources is imperative in order to make sure our future generations can enjoy the air we breathe and the land we occupy. Education needs to start as early as possible for our children. From renewable energy, solar farms and the importance of the capping of landfills to promoting recycling, the use of hybrid vehicles and encouraging the purchase of energy efficient household items such as appliances, toilets and hot water heaters there are countless ways for our residents to partake in the protection of our environmental and its natural resources. I feel my actions speak louder than words, for example; • Every property I own, including our home we built 5 years ago, contains energy efficient appliances, water saving toilets, water heaters and furnaces. • We have a totally electric car in our home and we have a charging station installed for efficient charging. In 2015, upon being elected, I made the motion at the Board of Selectmen’s meeting to reaffirm the board’s position statement preventing any further expansion of the ash landfill on Rt. 107. My position has not changed; I do not support expansion of the landfill by any means. • I attended and spoke at the Revere City Council meeting to emphasize my support for Representative RoseLee Vincent’s bill (H.771) surrounding the same topic re: preventing any further expansion of the ash landfills. • I wrote a letter as a citizen of Saugus and officer/ Treasurer of the Point of Pines Yacht Club to our legislators to emphasize the importance of their support of Representative Vincent’s legislation. • My family has been recycling since it started in Saugus and I am proud to say this has been passed on to my children who take part in the process of separating our materials each week before trash and recycling containers are put by the curb. • I fully support the proposed policy by the Saugus Board of Health pertaining to the grease trap regulations for places of business (FOG policy). I have not supported any waivers applied for by businesses. 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She earned her Lean Six Sigma and her PMP (Project Management Professional) Certifications. She has over 35 years of accounting, finance, and strategic planning experience. Debra has served as a Saugus Selectman for the past twelve years, currently as Vice-Chairman; and past Chairman. She also served on the past elected Charter Commission as Vice-Chairman, Chairman of the Saugus School Committee, and a Town Meeting member. Debra states, “After working on Boards and Commissions in Town for over 30 years, I believe that I am well qualified to be on this Commission. I have a strong understanding of our current charter which is imperative prior to suggesting updates.” Debra feels that staggered elections would improve the continuity of the Selectmen and School Committee, where today, all five members are voted in office every 2 years. We could have a brand-new Board of Selectmen or School Committee with no expertise or knowledge of the office. This can lead to bad decisions, re-work, and potential lawsuits. There is some language in our current charter that needs to be changed. For example, Article 2, Section 16 mentions the Appointment of the Board of Public Welfare. We no longer have this Board. Debra believes that changes like these can be made within Town Meeting, where a Committee should be established to review our Charter every 3-5 years. Although a Charter Commission isn’t necessary at this time since our Town is fiscally sound, Debra would like “a seat at the table” when discussing any proposed changes to our government. “The Saugus residents are my top priority. Regardless of whether the Charter passes or not, I want to keep Saugus, “the Town of Saugus,” states Panetta. “Just like I did in 2007-2009, I will listen to the Public and my fellow Board members to determine what Charter changes are needed. Please be reminded that even if you vote ‘No,’ please vote for 9 Committee members in case the question passes. Please consider me for one of your votes on November 7th.” Thank you. Contact information: (781233-9720), debracpanetta@ gmail.com Selectman Debra Panetta (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) Peter Manoogian cites reasons he’s running for Charter Commission I t was in the December 30th, 2022 “Advocate Asks” colGerry 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 umn that Selectman Chair Anthony Cogliano stated his top priority for 2023 was to “… lead the charge to change our charter in 2023 and finally become a city.” He further stated at that time he would be interested in running for Mayor. Upon receiving negative feedback on this idea, he has walked back his call for a “city” with a “mayor” and put forth the unusual and nowhere found example of having an “elected” town manager. As Shakespeare wrote, “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet,” meaning things are what they are no matter what you call them. As the months progressed, Anthony recruited individuals, some of whom are aggrieved office or job seekers, zoning change seekers, or who have a general dislike for Scott Crabtree to run alongside him to form a nine-member commission. Cogliano has been vocal about his frustration with Crabtree not acting quickly enough to recommend marijuana locations and to approve a WIN host community agreement that would extend and double the height of the unlined lead laced ash landfill on Route 107 from 50’ to 100’. To Crabtree’s credit, he has not agreed to this deal because current state regulations do not allow the landfill to exceed 50 feet. Mr. Cogliano also created a ballot question committee to promote a yes vote using the address of a home he owns and thus far spent hundreds of dollars on newspaper ads and political signs. His group promoting these changes uses slogans and generalities claiming they are all for “transparency” and “accountability” but thus far are unwilling, when asked, to indicate where their contributions are coming from. Why? Concurrent to this effort, WIN Waste is currently doing extensive polling in Saugus designed to gauge the popularity of Scott Crabtree, Anthony Cogliano, and Debra Panetta. Cogliano has stated that he is “looking forward to seeing the results.” With over 14 million dollars in reserves, Saugus is in the best financial condition it has ever been. An elected Mayor/ Manager would be beholden to those that contributed to his/her campaign, such as special interests, corporations, or the myriad of developers seeking to build more apartments along Route 1 and in Cliftondale. With voter engagement at an all-time low in Saugus coupled with the loss of print media and the rise of social media, it is not difficult for a well-financed group or corporation to shape public opinion on a particular issue or cause. If the voters decide they want a Charter Commission and elect me as one of the nine members I will commit to a process that is inclusive and thorough. I pledge to be probative and to respectfully challenge dogmatic assumptions and claims. I also realize that at the end of the process, minority views must be included in the final written report to the citizens of Saugus. ׉ 7cassandra://zQnpOkcJfjxh4CWP2eYGNTrVO8jwJq2MTST0zlaMey0,`̰e: X6.׉E THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 27, 2023 ~ Political Advertisement ~ Page 5 Saugus Unites Behind Dynamic Duo: A Bold Vision for the Future Saugus, MA – This election season, Saugus witnesses two dedicated public servants coming together with a shared passion for community advancement. The greatest vote-getter of all times, Anthony Cogliano, who has consistently shown an unparalleled commitment to our town, has chosen to team up with the fresh and vibrant new selectman candidate, Sandro Pansini Souza, to present a united vision for Saugus’s bright future. For many years, Anthony Cogliano has been the voice of reason and progress on the board of selectmen. His tenure has seen the development of countless community projects, improvements in infrastructure, and a focus on policies that ensure a quality life for all Saugus residents. His choice to support Sandro Pansini Souza is a testament to the potential he sees in this emerging leader and the promise of continuity in the pursuit of excellence. Sandro Pansini Souza, although a newcomer to the board, brings a refreshing blend of modern ideas with a deep-rooted love for Saugus’s traditions and values. Having spent years listening to the needs of residents, understanding local challenges, and conceptualizing solutions, Sandro Pansini Souza is ready to take on a leadership role that will drive Saugus to new heights. By combining the wisdom of experience with the vigor of youth, this dynamic duo promises a harmonious blend of tried-and-true methodologies with innovative solutions. They aim to tackle pressing issues such as sustainable development, enhanced recreational facilities, improved educational systems, and a more responsive local government through their support of the Charter Commission. Together, they have shared some of their joint objectives: Promoting Transparency: Establishing open communication channels between the town government and its residents to ensure accountability. Economic Prosperity: Focusing on local businesses, attracting new ventures, and creating job opportunities for residents. Environmental Responsibility: Ensuring Saugus thrives not just economically but also ecologically. This includes conserving our natural treasures and promoting green initiatives. Community Well-being: Prioritizing health, safety, and happiness by enhancing public spaces, supporting local arts and culture, and ensuring every resident feels seen and heard. “I’ve always believed that true leadership is recognizing the potential in others,” states Anthony Cogliano. “In Sandro Pansini Souza, I see not just a future leader for Saugus but also a kindred spirit who shares my dedication and love for our town.” “I’m truly humbled to have the endorsement and support of someone I’ve looked up to for years,” remarks Sandro Pansini Souza. “Together, we are stronger, and together, we will create a Saugus that future generations will be proud of.” Dear Saugus residents, this is not just another election. It’s an opportunity. 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Tom Sheehan, Gene Decareau, Ernie Anganis and the co-captains Forti and Harris all returnedBut we had some who would make their mark: Sardi Nicolo, Jim Blunt and George Laskey. In 1946 the Sachems lost to Malden 0-21 and Beverly 0-19, beat Chelsea 18-0, tied Amesbury at 6, and Revere at 6, lost to Lynn English 0-14 and Lynn Classical 7-34, beat Swampscott 13-9, Marblehead 8-0, and Peabody 7-0 for a record of 4-4-2. Tom Sheehan scored twice against Chelsea, once against Amesbury and once against Swampscott. Laskey was injured before the Malden game and was back for the Revere clash. He scored against Classical, Swampscott, Marblehead and Peabody. Decareau began his successful career as a placekicker – getting the points after in each game. The hockey team playing in JOHN MACKEY & ASSOCIATES ~ Attorneys at Law ~ * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY * LANDLORD/TENANT DISPUTES 14 Norwood Street Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 WWW.JMACKEYLAW.COM Lynn Arena on Boston Street had their first league season and finished 3-4-1. Sheehan, Carlton, Jack and Charlie Prentice were up front and Popp in net. The 1947 football season got the Sachems back on track with a 7-3 record. They lost to Brookline 6-12, beat Beverly 7-0, Chelsea 21-13, Amesbury 14-6, Revere 13-7 and Lynn English 14-0, lost to Classical 7-20, beat Swampscott 20-0 and Marblehead 14-6 and lost to Peabody 130. Dan Murphy started a career that was tremendous on defense. Falasca, Decareau, Anganis, Blunt, Nicolo, Quinlan and Laskey turned in great performances. The Sachem hockey team won the championship of the North Shore hockey league as Jack Prentice led the league in scoring 25 points. Captain Ronny Carlton and Charlie Prentice were second with 16 each. The team beat St. John’s Prep 3-0, Lawrence Central 5-2, Beverly 4-2, Marblehead 4-0, Salem 3-0 and Gloucester 3-2, tied Peabody at 2, beat Revere 5-4, lost to Danvers 1-3 and beat Swampscott 5-2. They made the State Tournament for the first of many times and lost twice. The 1948 season brought the Sachems all the way back; the team went 10 wins and a tie. They beat Brookline and lost to Beverly, 20-15, when a riot broke out in the third period that finished the game. Saugus whipped Lynn Classical 20-7, Amesbury 270, Chelsea 40-0, Lynn English 21-0, Revere 53-0, Swampscott 28-0, Marblehead 25-7 and Peabody 26-6. The Sachems were awarded the Lynn Daily Item’s Exchange Bowl, for the first assignment ever. They beat Weymouth to take the trophy. Saugus ran up a season score of 288-60. Co-captains were Sardi Nicolo and Jim Blunt at halfback and Danny Murphy at right guard. Richie Nicolo was the quarterback; Les DiMaci and Fred Quinlan at right halfback. Frank Forti was the fullback; Ken Neal and Charlie Woodell were ends and Eddie Falasca, Don Junkins and Fred Flaherty were linemen. The Sachem twirlers took part in the riot along with just about everybody else. They included Lona Allen, ASKS | FROM PAGE 3 COMMUNITY-BASED SOLUTIONS FOR A BETTER FUTURE 18 YEAR SAUGUS RESIDENT U.S. MARINE FATHER FIREFIGHTER BOARD MEMBER OF A SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY NON-PROFIT PLEDGE OF ACCESSIBILITY AND COMMITTED TO LISTENING TO ALL VIEWS AND PERSPECTIVES YOUR VOICE MATTERS: QUALITY REPRESENTATION IS THE ONLY WAY OUR LOCAL GOVERNMENT IS ABLE TO MEET OUR COMMUNITY NEEDS ing for ways to increase my participation in energy conservation and resource protection. If I am re-elected to the Board of Selectmen I would like to work with the Town Manager and our recycling coordinator to explore items to further our stance as a green community. This includes looking into the possibility of single stream recycling and continuing to update our facilities to more energy efficient platforms. Anthony W. Cogliano: Nobody loves this town more than I do, and I think it shows. I watched this town fight with Resco, Wheelabrator and now WIN waste for years and come up empty losing “The Old Sachem,” Bill Stewart (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Joanie Allbee) Muriel Perkins, Marilyn Pettito, Gail Watson, Shirley Westendarp, Marcia Blake, Lucille Weyler, Elaine Belliveau and Gretchen Davis. The hockey team lost to Beverly, Peabody and Danvers. They tied Amesbury, lost to Gloucester and tied Salem. They lost to Swampscott, Marblehead and Classical. They tied English, then lost to Revere. The team was mostly underclassmen and looking forward to the next season. Stan Popp, Charlie Green, George Nicholson, Rich Eastman, Paul Gage and the Meagher boys, George and Robert, were among the players. (Editor’s Note: Bill Stewart, who is better known to Saugus Advocate readers as “The Old Sachem,” writes a weekly column about sports – and sometimes he opines on current or historical events or famous people.) lawsuit after lawsuit. My philosophy is always to try and work with people instead of against them and the results have been excellent. WIN now attends all meetings of the Saugus Board of Health and deals with problems they face or issues that go wrong immediately. The recent twenty minutes of horrific noise coming from the facility brought about quite a stir in East Saugus but could be heard at various points throughout the town. Unfortunate to say the least but these things happen. I listened to other elected officials get up and say we need to close them down, which is great theater and good for votes but it’s pandering to the audience and ridicuASKS | SEE PAGE 10 ׉ 7cassandra://saZUHMGvuuELs2qqW0wTQflsSGEgOf7Z3XzezGAJo0g*`̰e: X6.׉E vTHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 27, 2023 Page 7 Before you vote – Get the FACTS! As the November Election gets closer, opponents of the Charter Commission are misleading voters about what your vote means. This is an important decision for our town, and we believe that however you decide to vote, you should know the FACTS about what is getting decided... We believe in a better Saugus! Moving SAUGUS Forward VOTE YES Accountability Community Transparency Moving Saugus Forward was established to help facilitate a conversation about how we can make our hometown better, how we can realize the potential we all know Saugus has. THE FACT is we are a group of Saugus residents with diverse backgrounds. Some are new to our community, others have lived here for generations. THE FACT is we are approaching this process with an open mind, and have no preconceived notions on what the final results will be. This process will take 2 years, and we are committed to seeing this through. We are asking for your vote in the November Election, to help us keep Saugus moving forward. We believe there may be a better way to run Town Hall, and we hope you do too. ü Robert Camuso ü Donald Cicolini ü Anthony Cogliano ü Eugene Decareau ü Frank Federico ü Lori Gallivan ü Lawrence Mingolelli ü Julie Mitchell ü Peter Rossetti Jr. ü Anthony Speziale ü Christopher Tarantino ü Thomas Traverse ü Judith Worthley This is a lie, so you vote for the status quo. Our opponents want to win at any cost, even if it means lying to the voters. THE FACT is that the proposed Charter Commission allows us to have a conversation about Saugus’s future – nothing more. THE FACT is, if you want to keep Saugus a town, you should still VOTE YES. Saugus deserves better than a deceptive campaign designed to quiet our voices, and refusing to even consider that we may be able to do things better. THE FACT is that a number of candidates for commission have publicly stated that they believe you should vote no. They are only running to disrupt this process - not to improve our hometown. If you believe that Saugus can be better, then DO NOT VOTE FOR.... û Kenneth DePatto û Stephen Doherty û Richard Thompson û John O’Brien û Peter Manoogian û Michael Serino û Vincent Serino û Jeanette Meredith û Debra Panetta û Robert Long û Ryan Fisher Paid for and authorized by Moving Saugus Forward Have you seen this sign? ׉ 7cassandra://nqYyyNT39h7JM6i3kbArgf2loGI7fCidBi0NhHZ9YCQ(`̰e: X6.e: X6. PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://UR5nc_RYz1wNdBo2Ta5AGUo0D4eShpN5aa2t3L5Tuf8a\`)׉ 7cassandra://0R0AxDOP0HAVaOWFo4ZOidyr7tfeTOyTzlOT5v0xaOU͒|`J׉ 7cassandra://mEvwVYG-EkouGZmtwPgbb2APrhShO8psOxHRdWHxFMM+<`̰׉ 7cassandra://bzFSIncjjSRVvt9JdMdT2n8ktXc2V57Mb1pWi-V0cuQ (͠e:X6.:ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://vBGgQpb4yWhJ3M6ADCcl1d_-ypM1Evl3DL2OeN7N9GQQ`)׉ 7cassandra://bSqqqZBg3niEvsuA46-x45CApMqT6aYUhvE2KkuXvbA͌~`J׉ 7cassandra://aUzx-bBiRMc5CSACsO7o6QjYUUj765a1miE_YM3dk2k)`̰׉ 7cassandra://iZI0GpRHCTVKyJKFR0z-6gi36uehWVY7-WA0KP7HnsM̄͠e:X6.;נe:X6.>`9ׁHhttp://WWW.SABATINO-INS.COMׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 27, 2023 Gould seeks third term on School Committee ~ Political Announcement ~ M y name is Joseph “Dennis” Gould, and I am running for re-election to the Saugus School Committee. I am a Saugus High School and NSCC graduate and Vietnam Era Veteran. I have been married to my SHS sweetheart Janice for 51 years and have a son Joey and Granddaughter Samantha, who all attended Saugus Public School. I am running for re-election to continue the eff ort to support the continued progress that has been made in the district the last four years, even though we had to recover from the negative impact from pandemic, remote teaching, funding shortages and competitiveness of fi lling teacher’s openings. For those who know me, you know I am dedicated to the support of all Saugus Students, all of the extracurricular activities whether it be drama, chorus, a cappella or Student athletes/sports. I am also very supportive to the excellent core of clerks, paras, teachers, School District ~ ESTATE SALE ~ 64 LINDEN AVE, MALDEN Sat., October 28 & Sun., October 29 - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM - 5 rooms of furniture, bedroom sets, dining room set, formal living room set, kitchen wares, vintage clothing, china, serving pieces, Kick-Knacks, vinyl records, Capodimonte collectibles, also included in the garage are vintage tools, ladders, garden tools and masonry supplies. Administrators and our Superintendent. I personally believe we have the best Directors of Special Education, Curriculum, Finance, Sports and Operations in Essex County and maybe even the State. For those who do not know me, I will share some background you may not know about me that I feel supports my passion for supporting our students and district. I have volunteered for over 40 years with focus on food insecurity, homelessness, veterans, educational opportunity, child and/or women abuse. I have served on following educational Board of Directors: –Advisory Board University of Massachusetts Amherst, Health and Human Services. –Operation Bootstrap – (English as second language for adults) –Saugus School Committee. I have volunteered for the following local educational opportunities. Five years Saugus Veterans Memorial Elementary Library as Librarian. I have served on the following major General Electric Corporate Boards and Committees: Board of Directors GE Foundation Disaster Relief, Board of Directors GE Foundation – sharing the Gold (covered 330,00 employees around the world), Board of Directors GE Volunteers (covering 330,000 employees around the world), Board of Directors GE Veterans Network for Community Service (covering 15,000 GE Veterans) and President GE Elfun (covering 55,000 GE employees). I also have served on the following local Boards: Catholic Charities Advisory Board, Treasurer and Vice President Lynn Homeless Shelters, Founder and President of Saugus Healthy Students Healthy Saugus (HS2), Saugus United Parish Food Pantry Public Relations and Stephen’s Ministry. I have Chaired or co-chaired over 300 volunteered projects in Saugus/Lynn area again focusing on environment, homelessness, food insecurity, veterans, women or child abuse and education for both adults and k-12 students. Professionally, I worked at General Electric and was a Joseph “Dennis” Gould (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) Project Manager and/or Director of Programs, with responsibility for aftermarket support for Aircraft Engines both commercial and military products, including spare parts, in service Engineering, customer support, new development and profi t/loss. If you would like to call me and ask me about anything, please call me on my cell phone (6172574847). I truly want to continue to support our district and improve our education status. I respectfully request one of your fi ve votes for School Committee. Please vote for GOULD position 4 on the ballot for School Committee. Thank You Joseph “Dennis” Gould SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Sabatino Insurance is proud to welcome the loyal customers of PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM ׉ 7cassandra://mEvwVYG-EkouGZmtwPgbb2APrhShO8psOxHRdWHxFMM+<`̰e: X6.׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 27, 2023 Page 9 Speziale runs for Charter Commission ~ Political Announcement ~ M y name is Anthony Speziale, a longtime resident and business owner. I have lived at 47 Hobson Street in Saugus for 27 years. I’ve been married to my wonderful wife, Karen, for 40 years and we have two children, Paul & Lisa who attended the Saugus School system right thru graduation of Saugus High School. I’m running for the charter commission to get involved with the government and to do what I can to help out Saugus. I am not new to serving the community. Those that know me, I’m involved in several non-profi ts – past & present. I’m currently the President of the Saugus Lions Club, a club I’ve been involved in for 22 years, a member of the Saugus Elks, Treasurer of both the Saugus Business Education Collaborative and the MEG Foundation. I’ve held positions at the Saugus Chamber of Commerce, the Belmonte Track Association, and a Cubmaster. I have an extensive financial background with degrees in Accounting, an MBA, and the Enrolled Agents exam through the IRS. I’m a Tax Accountant and a Financial Advisor. I’ve been doing this for over 38 years. My business has been in Saugus Tax Shop & Financial Center since 1996 and thanks to my many clients, both business and personal. I have a great staff that makes my job easier. When the signature pages were out to put the commission on the ballot, I heard polarizing opinions and hidden aspirations about what would happen to Saugus. There is an assumed misconception that charter changes would prompt Saugus to become a city form of government. So, I wanted to get inVincent Serino seeks another two-year term on the Saugus School Committee M y Name is Vincent Serino and I am running for reelection to the Saugus School Committee. I want to thank The Advocate for allowing me this forum. I am running again to complete a lot of the great things we started and to continue to fi x the issues that remain. I am a fourth generation Saugonian. I have lived here my whole life. My four kids all graduated from Saugus and all graduated from college. They are all successful in their lives. My wife is a teacher in town, so I see the work the teachers, support staff , and administration put into making the Saugus public schools work and be successful. I am very proud to represent our district and the achievements we made over the past two years. We continue to build pride back in our schools and district. We have made many strides in communication with the parents and the students. We are currently working on separate Aspen X2 accounts for the parents to access their student’s updates. I am accessible by phone and email and will always get back to You. If there volved instead of rendering an uninformed opinion. What it comes down to is this. The charter commission is: · A committee elected solely to review the present Town Charter. · A committee to review the charter over a period of 18 - 24 months adapting to current situations benefi ting Saugus. · Recommend changes and provide the changes to the residents for voter approval. The charter committee is not: · to change the form of government. · It is not to be a prelude to forming a city. I don’t want Saugus to be a city · and a city is not what this charter is about. It is not to eliminate town/ precinct representation. It would encourage increasing it. RON’S OIL Call For PRICE MELROSE, MA 02176 NEW CUSTOMER’S WELCOME ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER (781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884 100 GALLON MINIMUM Much like your important documents such as your wills, your fi nancial records, a trust – they need to be reviewed and updated if needed because situations change. It could be as little as changing a benefi - ciary. Many times, inaction can be a detriment. This is to collectively keep Saugus moving forward. We can make great even greater. I thank you for your time and Good Luck to the candidates. Get out and vote and I ask that you consider me as one of your votes. Anthony Speziale (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) School Committee Chair Vincent Serino (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) are issues and problems, I want to know about them and get them solved. Is everything perfect? No, but if we continue to work together with the town and school district together, we can continue to close out problems and move on to solving what’s next. We have many issues facing our schools today, with teacher shortages and state and federal mandates. We are making progress on fi xing these problems, such as recently reworking the teachers’ contract to give fi rst-time teachers a better starting pay. I believe in our students, parents, and teachers, and together we can achieve anything. ׉ 7cassandra://aUzx-bBiRMc5CSACsO7o6QjYUUj765a1miE_YM3dk2k)`̰e: X6.e: X6. PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://WRZ2LO0cubI7skgCZyHPQ6WBS6Bmy_SlIhdXACB2Wnw `)׉ 7cassandra://QYSgmBKiSER4V6wgwfI_dsv1oqZ5IY3DPPtQk38nsC8͙ `J׉ 7cassandra://WujpqUaG2fJZ6uFjeLf57JE5pej34DW_SoeYPqbZKms*J`̰׉ 7cassandra://8CxjsK8pIfISLJ_1hEFNhY1DcsiUL7xpSSuz_R2tDWY ,͠e:X6.?ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://ZAYDrnX54RCRqPinOD65WGEwJhNh5lsnNGDHPA7d7LwJ`)׉ 7cassandra://STaju5aRXIaeWZMnz0Uc4_F-OPTbcJiCHF2RFpKMb0Q͖`J׉ 7cassandra://idk3Hx_spFbK4OGzE3wMqBjYOlLJ632QLirTCDf81G8)`̰׉ 7cassandra://ekhT-BC_Q8zjjEZHPJPEE9pXGhoaMDN4O_OqD_xaRj80͠e:X6.@נe:X6.B1-̂9ׁHmailto:gdavis@bu.eduׁ ׁ Ј׉E8Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 27, 2023 Jeff Cicolini seeks reelection to selectman’s seat ~ Political Announcement ~ H ello, I am Jeffrey Cicolini and I am running for reelection to the Board of Selectmen. I would like to share a little bit about myself and why I feel qualified to continue to serve as one of your Selectmen. Personal: I am a proud 4th generation Saugonian. I live in town with my wife of 26 years Julie (Mazzola), also a life-long resident and we have two children. My daughter Gianna graduated SHS Academy’s Class of 2019 and my son Anthony SHS Academy’s Class of 2022. My daughter graduated UMass Amherst in May with a degree in Psychology and currently works for the Northeast Arc and is exploring options to obtain her Masters degree. My son Anthony is a Sophomore at Bentley University and is majoring in Accounting. Education: I graduated from Saugus High School Class of 1990 with High Honors. College degree. Salem State University Bertolon School of Business Class of ’94. Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS in Business Administration with a Major in Accounting and Minor in Economics. I worked full time all 4 years to pay for college. Occupation or profession: I am a CPA and CGMA and a partner and shareholder at AAFCPAs, a top 100 firm in the country with 325 employees. I began my employment as a staff accountant in 1994 upon graduation from college and fast approaching my 30-year anniversary with the firm in June, 2024. I also serve on the Executive Board and as Treasurer of the firm since 2012. Local political/government service background: I have been on the Board of Selectmen since 2015 including one term as Vice Chair. I also was the assistant Harbormaster for 6 years prior to becoming a Selectman. Community Service: I am the Treasurer and Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee at the Salem State Foundation, a position I have held since 2009. I am also the Treasurer at the Point of Pines Yacht Club and have held this title since 2013. I coached little league, babe ruth and AAU baseball in Saugus for over 10 years. My wife is the President of HS2, a non-profit that provides food to Saugus Public School students in need. They are provided healthy meals to consume over the weekend. I participate in various activities including bagging food. My firm works with over 450 non-profit organizations, and I am proud to support many of them through volunteerism and financial support. I have a long track record of being pro-business. I use my 30+ years of practical business experience to make sure I am making sound business decisions on behalf of all residents in town. I am not afraid to ask the tough questions and I always do the research necessary to make certain conditions and restrictions are attached to any special permits in order to protect our entire community. I am proud of all that has been accomplished during my 8 year tenure on the board. Some of the more notable accomplishments include: New High School/Middle School (over 55% reimbursed by the state with Silver LEED designation) and athletic stadium along with renovations to the remaining two schools, new all-inclusive parks and playgrounds and basketball courts, green community certification for Saugus including almost $2mm in grant funding, completion of the rail trail, investments in public safety personnel and equipment and record stabilization funds in the bank leading to our AA+ bond rating. This bond rating should not be overlooked....it saved the taxpayers over $7 million dollars just on the borrowing for the new school alone. I think anyone who pays attention or tunes in to the Selectmen’s meetings knows I am a leader, not a follower. I ask the questions, make many of the motions and get things done in town and I do it collaboratively and respectfully as that is what the people of Saugus expect and deserve. I pride myself on being able to work with everyone regardless of their stance on any one Davis seeks third TM term in Precinct 4 M y name is Glen Davis and I’m running for reelection for a third term as a Town Meeting member representing Precinct Four. I’ve had perfect attendance at every Town Meeting that has occurred during my tenure. I do my research on every article and talk to the citizens of our town to get their input. I’m a lifelong Saugus resident as I currently reside at PURE WATER STORE of MALDEN .25 Cents per Gallon Fill your own container We purify our water using the process Reverse Osmosis guaranteeing the purest water available. In Business for over 25 Years 159 Highland Ave., Malden across from El Potro Restaurant Hours: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM 220 Essex St. I am passionate about our community and want to do my part in making a difference. I’m invested in the community: –Current Member of Saugus Youth & Recreation Committee – 21 years –Member of the Cliftondale Revitalization Committee –Past Director of Saugus Town Team Basketball – 11 years ASKS | FROM PAGE 6 lous. I immediately went to the facility and stayed there until the noise subsided and our safety officials were clear that we were all set. After attending the emergency meeting of the Board of Health, I met with representatives of WIN waste the very next morning and got them to agree with all the suggestions made at the meeting. They will be putting in a designated line to our Police and Fire Stations, and installing a NOX monitor on the corner of Ballard Street and RT 107. They will also have a designated –Past President of Saugus Babe Ruth – 12 years –Certified USA/MIAA/ NCAA Softball Umpire – 12 years I’ve raised my three children in Saugus with my wife Laurie and look forward to my grandchildren growing up in the town we call home. I’m always available for you at gdavis@bu.edu or 781307-2863. worker to meet police and fire on site should an unfortunate incident happen in the future. I also created the WIN waste landfill committee to address issues if the DEP should allow them to extend the height of the ash pile. Should they be granted permission by the State, they will also require a site assignment from our Board of Health and if that should pass, Saugus now has a mechanism in place with our Host Community Agreement. This agreement will allow Saugus to have no tipping fees for the next 25 years which saves the town Glen Davis (right) with wife Laurie (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) over 30 million dollars. In addition to that, we will have major upgrades to the facilities exterior, NOX monitors put in place at various points in town, lowering the emission of NOX to 170 parts per million which is down from 205 parts per million when I was elected in 2019. In addition to the HCA, I was the driving force behind Hilco developments project that brought us the new UPS facility on Rt 107. In my opinion, one of the biggest environmental cleanups in the history of our town. We rid ourselves of a highly conASKS | SEE PAGE 13 Selectman Jeffrey Cicolini (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) particular matter. I offer leadership, experience and integrity to the residents of our town. I am reachable and am always willing to listen to your concerns and attempt to find solutions to issues when they are brought to my attention. If you like the direction our town has been heading for the better part of the last decade, I respectfully ask that you vote for me, Jeffrey Cicolini, I am #3 on the ballot on Tuesday November 7th. Thank you! ׉ 7cassandra://WujpqUaG2fJZ6uFjeLf57JE5pej34DW_SoeYPqbZKms*J`̰e: X6.׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 27, 2023 Page 11 ~ Political Announcement ~ Fisher seeks Charter Commission seat and reelection to School Committee M y name is Ryan Fisher. I’m a lifelong Saugus resident, running for my third term on the School Committee and as a candidate for charter commission. My wife Danielle and I have a seven year old daughter, Ella, and a lot of cats. Serving your town isn’t about vague or empty promises. It’s about track record and character. The last four years have proven that no one who is elected will know exactly the challenges they’ll face. Look at the pandemic. No one asked me about plagues when I ran the first time. I don’t rattle easily. I take the time and do the work. I build consensus. I’m not a showboat trying to be popular. I speak my mind. I’m proud of the progress our school district made in the district over the last four years. We’ve funded all day kindergarten, overseen the consolidation of school buildings, funded expanded access to bussing and improved curriculum, and protected after school programs. Teachers and paras and support staff have incredibly challenging jobs, and they are only getting harder. I’m proud to have negotiated two contracts with each bargaining unit that help retain and value qualified educators, and those who keep our schools running every day. We still have a long way to go. I’m concerned about safety, about discipline, and with my own daughter planning to attend the MSHS complex, I want to see high achievement and challenging standards. I’m genuinely concerned about the charter commission process, elected to turn Saugus into a city with an elected mayor. The charter should be impervious to politics and not be about settling day to day scores. Residents rejected becoming a city, so the promise changed to electing the town manager. Towns can’t do that and experts say the state won’t approve it. In the last week, we’ve all noticed a concerted effort to disparage Town Meeting, the heart of town government. One candidate says he’s open minded to becoming a city, others focus heavily on “elect the leader” rhetoric, and one organized the process around a run for mayor. When people tell you what they’ll do if elected, believe them. I was vocal in my announcement two years ago, and I’m equally vocal today, that public officials speak for the town, their words have meaning, and everyone, especially our students are listening. I’ll continue to keep that promise, and I would appreciate your vote on Nov. 7th. Costello seeks fourth TM term in Precinct 10 M y name is Martin Costello and I have been a resident in Precinct 10 for over 30 years now, where I reside at 18 Bristow Street in that precinct. I am 74 years old and have been married to my wife, Dorothy for 45 years. We have one daughter, Karen. I am a Vietnam era veteran, having served honorably in the United States Air Force as an aircraft mechanic. I am now retired after working for 40 years as an HVAC mechanic in the Building Department of the John Hancock Insurance Company in Boston. I have been on Town Meeting now since 2018 (3 terms) and my attendance would be in the 90 percentile range as whenever I was absent, on those few occasions, it was due to either a family emergency or that I was on a scheduled vacation. During my time at Town Meeting, I have advocated for a number of issues facing Precinct 10, chiefly amongst them the definitive need for closure of the Win/Waste incinerator over there in Rumney Marsh. There are also issues with some problematical properties in Precinct 10 that are languishing in neglect and as such, creating public health hazards and this needs to be addressed. I was involved, along with my colleagues in Precinct 10 on the future determination for the old Ballard School that presently exists there as well as the eventual completion of new sidewalks on Lincoln Avenue from Cogliano Plaza to Ballard Street. This issue is but one of a number of sidewalk issues that I have been aware of Whittredge seeks to reclaim School Committee seat M y name is Thomas Whittredge, I am seeking a seat on the Saugus School Committee. I was born and raised in Saugus. I was married for 17 years to my wife, Theresa Whittredge, who passed away in 2021 after a long battle with Breast cancer. We bought a home here in 2001 and we have 2 beautiful kids, a Son who is 15 and a sophomore at SHS and a Daughter who is 8 and is in the 3rd grade at Belmonte Steam Academy. I attended Saugus schools k-8 and went to Northeast Regional - for high school. I attended Bunker Hill CC and I am currently enrolled at Boston University for Facilities Management. I was first elected to the School Committee in 2019 and was twice elected as Chairman. I served on the Committee until May of 2022, when I stepped down from my position to be with my kids after my wife had lost her battle with Breast Cancer. My Daughter was born with a rare syndrome and also has autism. She has the purest of hearts and has taught me what resilience and unconditional love is all about. It’s been 17 months since I’ve been off the Committee. Since that time off with my children, I feel I am ready and more confident than ever that I can help bring this district back to being a well-respected one. After seeing my kids lose their Mom, it taught me that there are no bad days, just a chance to make a better one. Thomas Whittredge (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) That’s the approach I will bring to the students, faculty, staff and families of this district. I hope you’ll consider me for one of your votes on November 7th. since my time on Town Meeting. As to my position on the Charter issue, I believe that Saugus should remain as a Town, I say this because I believe that for all the residents of Saugus, Town Meeting is the best choice for them as to their representation at Town Hall as well as for the fiscal well being of the Town of Saugus going forward! It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the residents of Precinct 10 as one of their Town Meeting members and I sincerely ask for their vote on Election Day, NovemMartin Costello (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) ber 7th! Thank you. Martin Costello Saugus Town Meeting Precinct 10 Steve Doherty Announces Candidacy for Town Charter Commission and ReElection to Precinct 4 Town Meeting T his is an important election year in Saugus. In addition to the possible formation of a Commission to review our Town Charter, there is a broad field of candidates seeking election to most every elected position in town. This is a tremendous opportunity for you, as a voter, to help shape the future of Saugus on November 7th. I’m Steve Doherty and I’ve been honored to represent Precinct 4 for the past 12 years and serve as Town Moderator for the past decade. In that time, we’ve seen a new High School built, some major changes to our town’s zoning regulations to encourage smart growth and expand our tax base and we’ve seen our town’s stabilization fund grow and our bond rating increase significantly, resulting in huge savings to taxpayers on current and future School Committee Member Ryan Fisher (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) Town Moderator Steve Doherty (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) borrowing. But there’s more work to be done and, with your support, I’d like to continue moving Saugus in the right direction and improving the local quality of life for all of us. Please consider me for one of your 5 votes for Town Meeting in precinct 4 and one of your 9 votes for Charter Commission. 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Wong (R-Saugus) recently opposed a major gun reform bill, saying it will do nothing to reduce crime and will instead have a negative impact on lawful gun owners in the Commonwealth by infringing on their Second Amendment rights. House Bill 4135, An Act modernizing fi rearm laws, was passed by the House of Representatives on a vote of 120-38 on October 18. In voting against the bill, Representative Wong cited a number of concerns, including the process used to bring the bill to the House fl oor, the lack of information on how much it will cost, and the restrictions it will place on law enforcement offi cers that will severely compromise their ability to perform their job. House Bill 4135 now moves to the Senate for its consideration. It has drawn strong opposition from the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association (MCOPA), whose members recently voted unanimously to oppose the bill. The Gun Owners Action League (GOAL) also opposes the bill. According to Representative Wong, House Bill 4135 would establish a gun registration database, impose restrictions on “ghost guns” (homemade, untraceable firearms), expand the state’s extreme risk protection order (ERPO) law and increase the number of “prohibited areas” where fi rearms would not be allowed. Additionally, House Bill 4135 would require the Department of State Police to auction certain firearms surrendered or seized due to a suspension or revocation of a license or permit, rather than dispose of them, while also requiring State Police offi cers to conduct inspections of licensed gun dealers. One of the biggest concerns cited by MCOPA is that the bill’s “prohibited areas” provision – which was included in response to last year’s Supreme Court decision in the case of New York State Rifl e & Pistol Association v. Bruen – contains no comprehensive carve-outs for off -duty and retired police offi cers. An amendment adopted during fl oor debate only partially addressed this issue in a very narrowly defi ned manner. Retired Chief Mark K. Leahy, who currently serves as MCO8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Daily 4:00 PM Closed Sunday Starting Monday, September 11... We’re back to serving our Full Menu featuring all your favorite Italian Specialties and American Classics! Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s www.eight10barandgrille.com Donald H. Wong State Representative PA’s Executive Director, also noted that the gun registration requirement included in House Bill 4135 “will do nothing to reduce gun violence or reduce gun deaths,” and instead emphasized the need to focus on “the swift and vigilant prosecution of the criminals engaging in these felonious acts, and a renewed embracing of what ‘mandatory minimum sentences’ means.” Representative Wong noted that Massachusetts already has some of the strictest firearm laws in the country, along with the lowest rate of deaths associated with gun violence. He said the vast majority of gun-related crimes are committed with illegal weapons and not with legally owned firearms, adding that the focus of the bill should be on punishing those who break the law – rather than targeting law-abiding citizens. Representative Wong criticized House leadership for doing an end run around the joint legislative committee process by attaching the gun bill to a supplemental spending bill in the House Ways and Means Committee and reporting it “in part” with only the gun bill language included. He also criticized the lack of a fi scal note detailing the costs of the legislation, which is required under House Rules for any proposal that is expected to cost more than $100,000 to implement. ~ Political Announcement ~ Don Cicolini of Moving Saugus Forward seeks a seat on the Charter Commission M y name is Donald Cicolini, and I am running for election to the Charter Commission, if the charter review is approved. I was born in Saugus in 1972. I have lived in other towns and diff erent states for a bit, only to return to a different Saugus. Our town has changed in many ways. Becoming involved with the petition for the charter review, I have seen the need for a change. Also, while talking to thousands of residents, who I got to sign the petition, the consensus is a need and want for change. Many of our residents conveyed to me they feel the Charter is outdated and the need for accountability is real, starting at the top Town Manager position and the appointment process. Being an elected member of the commission, along with eight other individuals, will give us the opportunity to have open transparent discussions to execute the change our fellow residents are asking for moving our wonderful town forward. As stated, one major change I feel is the need for an “Elected” Town Manager. Our current Appointment Process is antiquated. Several current Town Offi cials have stated the change will make us a city. I feel this is a scare tactic to sabotage the process, to make our residents believe our town will no longer exist and become a city. They have also stated that we can’t have an “Elected” Town Manager with our current governance structure. This has been proven to be false. I have been involved with this proposed Charter Review process since the beginning, putting in hundreds of hours myself to obtain the thousands of signatures needed to have this question on the ballot. I will work hard for our fellow town residents and tirelessly for the Commission, personally investing in the Town of Saugus, seeing it move forward. I am also looking forward to working for the thousands of residents I spoke with during the petition process. I will actively listen, ask probing questions, and work with both sides with an open mind to make a positive impact for our great town. ׉ 7cassandra://s9-5pRvcrqNy1D0JjsECjJoUXcI7vaoVI4HDbp3pfF0+h`̰e: X6.׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 27, 2023 Page 13 ASKS | FROM PAGE 10 taminated auto salvage yard and replace it with a state of the art facility creating hundreds of jobs for our residents. Hilco also tore down a decaying dock along the Saugus River and replaced it with what will be a beautiful River Walk along the river for all Saugus residents to enjoy. When you step back and look at the big picture, no one is doing more for our environment than me. Sebastian DiModica IV: My name is Sebastian DiModica. I am currently running for Selectman in the Town of Saugus. I was asked what my environmental outlook for the town looks like. A few ideas: I would like to see a common grow area where we take one of the unused pieces of land, and turn it into a spot where people can come and grow gardens and people can pick vegetables for free and fruit. I would like to see the dying and diseased trees around town removed and new ones planted. I am currently doing some research on the WIN waste plant. There is a lot of concern in the town about pollution, etc. and I’m working to educate myself on the regulations and mandates that they are required to abide by and if something needs to be revisited. I reside not too far from the WIN plant and, to be quite honest, I’ve never really looked into it much so I will be doing my homework so I then can have an educated understanding of how it operates. I’ll finish with saying thank you for inviting me here tonight, and allowing me an opportunity to introduce myself as a candidate for Selectman in the Town of Saugus. Have a blessed evening. Debra C. Panetta: My environmental vision has been shaped by over three decades of involvement in the environmental affairs of Saugus. I currently serve as the Vice Chairman of the Saugus Board of Selectmen, the President of the Saugus River Watershed Council, past-President, and current member of SAVE, and a member of Conservation Law, Alliance for Health and the Environment, and the Garden Club. In June 2018, I received an award from SAVE for my commitment to protect the environment. In October 2019, I received the 2019 John O’Conner Grassroots Leadership Award from Clean Water Action. I have been endorsed by the Sierra Club. My vision for Saugus includes a clean, healthy, and attractive environment. The air we breathe, the space we share, the energy we consume, and the water we protect are all critical aspects of my vision. Most important is my personal belief that as a Selectman, my actions will not result in environmental degradation. I have not and will not allow any proposal or project that would result in direct or eventual environmental harm. I believe my actions as a sitting Selectman are consistent with my belief that we should do everything we can to protect our valuable natural resources to ensure a healthy Saugus for future generations. Natural areas such as Rumney Marsh, Pranker’s Pond, the Saugus River, and Breakheart Reservation help promote and preserve healthy neighborhoods, provide opportunities for recreation, and are an important part of our town’s economy. While I support economic development, I believe that such economic development must balance the protection of our valuable natural resources with opportunities for quality growth and appropriate redevelopment. I will not support any expansion of the WIN Waste facility. I’ve attended several neighborhood meetings to discuss the various issues (e.g., noise, odor, air quality, fires) surrounding this facility. I helped coordinate various education forums on incineration, landfills, and waste alternatives. I strongly supported Representative Giannino’s and Turco’s three house bills (H816, H817, and H818). I also attended the State meetings on the solid waste master plan. I support the Town’s capital and infrastructure improvements, which looks at our capital exposure to bring safe, environmentally friendly, and energy efficiencies for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Saugus was again reaffirmed as a green community which is beneficial when applying for grants. I was an early supporter of the Bike to the Sea rail trail. I’m a strong supporter of parks, playgrounds, and recreational facilities. My goal is to always do the right thing for the environment while extending Saugus taxpayers’ dollars. While serving as a Saugus Selectman, our environment will continue to be an area of focus. A thoughtful and proactive approach to our environment is good for homeowners, neighborhoods, and businesses. Protecting and enriching our environment does not have to be radical or painful. It requires skilled staff, innovative ideas, and leaders who have vision. I believe my record proves that I have the vision needed to continue providing a balanced approach to protecting Saugus’ natural resources ASKS | SEE PAGE 14 ׉ 7cassandra://0fGavJt8cNlrFrcFHvRRyPt--owdYaqbPTVryN-Gvx0%`̰e: X6.e: X6. PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://UFsdtN3e2wOUX0tzb6H578nTYn7vCB10t_oQo7D5A4A ;`)׉ 7cassandra://vG3NafbVg2L3XBXwJ6GhKXp9GIgOmM97PmOLNZEBFhU͒`J׉ 7cassandra://sSwoxqm-_Xky6b5OBqxzqxs3hx3Mds3H4bSCB16qdXA'`̰׉ 7cassandra://c5ESL8hufz20XKv--Ce8rpZ7-p-n63PilYMUIxNmcr4$ ͠e:X6.Gט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://nyYD8Gu_8XmJMKAPLBRRLKDY3gNUyQ-DfnJurV7WPys `)׉ 7cassandra://qKdKI29pnfF8AA2QH1cX1RfL76rJo--lGgDJEVLR1nk͓g`J׉ 7cassandra://60LT4VhhTkWrNKgJm27xFjayNSeOAaocNmVhi8t7Auo(k`̰׉ 7cassandra://9VcDZrB_oFz8w2YVBjyzyy8Kc89SAIRwiNFQZK27GbA͠e:X6.H׉E#,Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 27, 2023 ASKS | FROM PAGE 13 for future generations. Corinne R. Riley: My environmental vision for Saugus is simple and practical. I would like the environment to be clean and safe, with residents, businesses, and our local and state governments doing their part. To achieve those goals, I would focus on practical measures within our control. Specifically: • Promote more consistent enforcement of our bylaws regarding dumpsters, which are too often left open and visible from abutting properties and public streets. • Promote broader outreach informing residents about responsible disposal of car tires, items containing mercury like fluorescent bulbs, thermostats, and thermometers at the CHARM. • Promote broader outreach informing residents about Household Hazardous Waste Collection for environmentally responsible disposal of latex paint, household chemicals, motor oil, antifreeze, car batteries, etc. • Personally reduce waste by participating in social media gifting groups like Saugus Up For Grabs. Explore options to offset the cost of covered recycling bins to reduce the amount of windblown trash on our streets. One environmental victory that I, along with three other candidates, can already claim are our votes supporting the remediation of the 9-acre junkyard on Route 107, with its uncontrolled runoff into the ocean, and replacing it with a beautiful new UPS facility, complete with landscaping and 500foot paved walkway along the water, not to mention the 250 local jobs it created, all paid for by the developer rather than taxpayers. Regarding WIN, while everyone in Saugus would like them to simply meet or beat the state-mandated 150 ppm NOx level, they simply don’t have to, because MassDEP allows it. I don’t like that anymore than you, but that is the reality. It’s the MassDEP, not the Board of Selectmen, that allows them to purchase ‘credits’ which permit them to operate at 185 ppm. The Host Community Agreement (HCA) reduces that number down to 175; not what we want, but a practical improvement is better than the other option, which was no improvement at all. Similarly, the HCA achieves reduced emissions of lead, cadmium, dioxin, and particulates to levels required of new waste to energy facilities under federal regulations. I’ve been criticized for voting for the HCA, with one critic claiming I “voted to extend the ash dump another 50 feet”, which is absurd, as the ash pile height is regulated exclusively by MassDEP, who has repeatedly failed Saugus for decades, not only by allowing expansion after expansion of the ash pile, but also the ridiculous practice of purchasing NOx credits. As much as I would prefer to see the ash pile capped at 50 feet, given their record, I simply don’t trust MassDEP to do right by Saugus, so I stand by the vote that I, along with a majority of three Selectmen made to approve the agreement. If MassDEP caps the ash pile at 50 feet, then the HCA becomes moot; the agreement is simply an insurance policy in case MassDEP extends the ash pile yet again. Michael J. Serino: My name is Michael J. Serino, I am a graduate of Saugus High School and the University of Massachusetts. My environmental public service record includes: former chairman of the Saugus Conservation Commission and the former Chairman of the Open Space Committee. I am a long-time member of Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE). I am also a member of the Conservation Law Foundation. Throughout my life, I have been advocating for the protection of our environment. Saugus is fortunate enough to have valuable natural resources such as: Rumney Marsh, the Saugus River, Breakheart Reservation and Pranker’s Pond. Therefore, we need to protect our valuable natural resources. I honestly believe that early education is the key in protecting our environment for future generations. My environmental vision for Saugus includes: protecting our air quality, water and natural resources. Continue efforts to reduce our waste stream and carbon footprint and expand our open spaces and recreational facilities. My vision and record includes: • CHARM recycling center. Solar Panel Farm Ongoing water and sewer programs throughout our community. Environmental educational programs in our public schools. • Expanded open/space recreational facilities, like our walking/bike path. Ongoing tree planting program. Continue replacement of town vehicles with electric vehicles. • The closing of the toxic ash landfill in the Rumney Marsh, ACEC area. In conclusion, the residents of Saugus, thanks in part to SAVE, are more aware of the environmental issues that we continue to face as a society today. My years of public service in advocating for the protection of our environment, is a testament to my commitASKS | SEE PAGE 15 PASSIVE ACTIVITY LOSSES The passive activity loss rules limit the ability of taxpayers to offset salaries, interest income, dividend income, self-employment income, passthrough income generated from active activities such as limited liability companies and S Corporations, lottery winnings, capital gain income, royalty income, pension income, IRA distributions and social security income with losses from passive activities, which are trades or businesses in which the taxpayer does not materially participate. Under the passive activity loss provisions, a taxpayer can only offset passive activity losses against passive activity income. Any disallowed passive activity loss can be carried forward to the next calendar year in order to be offset against passive activity income that might be applicable for that next calendar year. In the event there is no future passive activity income available to offset the passive activity losses against, if the passive activity is subsequently sold, all unused passive activity losses can then be deducted in full in the year of sale. Tax credits from a passive activity can only be utilized to offset income taxes associated with that passive activity. Any excess tax credits must then be carried forward to be offset against future income taxes associated with future passive activity income. The passive activity loss rules also apply to rental real estate. Taxpayers are allowed to deduct up to $25,000 per year in rental losses to be offset against all other income such as wages, interest income, dividend income, capital gain income, etc. The taxpayer must materially participate in the rental real estate activity. The deduction begins to be phased out once modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) reaches $100,000. The deduction is completely phased out once MAGI reaches $150,000. These thresholds apply for both single taxpayers and married filing joint taxpayers. IRS Form 8582 is used to report passive activity income and losses. Any rental losses in excess of $25,000 will be carried over to future years. For each piece of rental real estate that you own, you must keep track of the unused rental losses that are carried over each year. If one of the rental properties is later sold, any unallowed rental losses will be fully deductible in the year of sale. Some taxpayers qualify as a real estate professional. In order to qualify, the taxpayer must work at least 750 hours per year in a real estate trade or business and more than 50% of the taxpayer’s total hours worked during the year must be in a real estate trade or business. There is no limit on the amount of rental loss a real estate professional can deduct on his or her tax return unless the taxpayer is subject to the excess business loss limitations as set forth in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Material participation in rental real estate activities is generally achieved by electing to aggregate all of your rental activities as one activity and demonstrating that you have worked at least 500 hours during the year in this one activity. It is often very confusing for taxpayers when they receive K-1 forms from real estate investment trusts and limited liability companies reporting losses. The K-1 forms may report that the partner is a limited partner, thereby indicating no active participation. This would result in the interest being deemed a passive activity. Those losses can only be offset against other passive income. If there is no other passive income, the losses cannot be offset against any non-passive income as mentioned above. As a further note, if that same passive activity reports a large capital gain on the K-1 form as well as a rental real estate loss or ordinary business loss, the rental real estate loss and ordinary business loss cannot be offset against the capital gain, as the partner simply does not actively participate in the entity, and the capital gain is not considered passive income. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a masters degree in taxation. ׉ 7cassandra://sSwoxqm-_Xky6b5OBqxzqxs3hx3Mds3H4bSCB16qdXA'`̰e: X6.׉ECTHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 27, 2023 Page 15 ~ Political Announcement ~ Ken DePatto has announced his candidacy for Charter Commission Town Election 2023 School Committee members and challengers will share their education views at a candidates’ forum next week C DePatto Family: left to right: Krystina, Andrew, Max, Sharon and Ken. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) Dear Saugus Voters, I have lived at 137 Main Street for the last 27 years with my wife Sharon, daughter Krystina and son Andrew. I originally lived and was raised in Dorchester and attended Boston Technical High School in Roxbury. I attended Salem State College, now University, and I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Business Administration (BSBA), with a Major Concentration in Management, and a Minor in Accounting and Economics. With this financial and management background, over 22 years ago I decided to apply and was appointed to the Finance Committee. For the last 10 years I have been voted by my fellow Finance Committee Members with the honor and privilege of being Chairman. I am running for a position on the Charter Commission, if a majority of the voters approve that question on the ballot, to ensure that the financial and operational stability of our Town remains a paramount priority. Currently our Town wields an extraordinary AA+ bond rating that was awarded to us by Standard and Poor’s which is a global financial institution. In the Stabilization Fund, which may also be referred to as a RainyDay Fund, there is in excess of $10,000,000 dollars. That is a significant accomplishment for our community and is integral in obtaining and sustaining our AA+ bond rating. Our Town has saved a significant amount of money by utilizing our bond rating, which has facilitated the construction of our stunning Middle/ High School, two state of the art playgrounds, basketball courts, tennis courts and the reconstruction of Hamilton Street and Lincoln Ave. Town Meeting also allocated an additional $2,000,000 dollars for the rehabilitation of our playgrounds. The Town has implemented a significant capital improvement plan which has resulted in new equipment for Public Works, Police and Fire departments. The police and fire departments are also at record high employment levels, which helps create a safer community for us. The Fire Department currently has on order a brand-new ladder and pumper truck which will replace old and at end-of-life equipment. In addition, our Town has revitalized the water and sewer infrastructure which will ensure proper service to our residents by saving money on repairs, renting equipment and water leakage. There are candidates running for Charter Commission that have advocated transforming our Town into a City form of government and I do NOT agree with their perspectives. I ask you the people, with all the accomplishments listed above and good things on the horizon, do you believe we need to change our form of government? I humbly ask for your vote for Charter Commission to ensure our Town’s financial and operational stability is safeguarded from potential detrimental changes and ask you the voters to reject and vote NO on the creation of a Charter Commission as this is a two-vote issue. Thank You Kenneth “Ken” DePatto 137 Main Street urrent School Committee Chair Vincent A. Serino drew the first name on the ballot in the upcoming town election set for Nov. 7. Former School Committee Chair Thomas Whittredge, who resigned from the committee early in his second term last year to spend more time with his children after his wife had died, drew the last of seven positions on the election ballot for the five School Committee seats. Whittredge has been the top vote-getter among School Committee candidates in the last two town elections. Serino and Whittredge, who held the leadership positions on ASKS | FROM PAGE 14 ment in protecting our environment. Thank you. Sandro Pansini Souza: Our town’s beauty lies in its historic significance or community spirit and its natural surroundings. As a potential selectman, my vision is rooted in the belief that every resident deserves a clean, safe, and vibrant environment to live, work, and play. We must preserve our precious green spaces, like the Rumney Marsh Reservation, for us and future generations. These spaces are not merely plots of land; they are the lungs of our communithe School Committee over the past four years consecutively, are expected to share their views on the future of the town’s public education system at a School Committee candidates’ forum set for a live broadcast on Saugus TV Channel 8 at 6 p.m. next Wednesday, Nov. 1. Also invited to attend the forum are School Committee Members Leigh M. Gerow (second on the ballot), John S. Hatch (third on the ballot), Joseph “Dennis” Gould (fourth on the ballot), challenger Stephanie Lauren Mastrocola (fifth on the ballot) and Committee Member Ryan P. Fisher (fifth on the ballot). Gerow is completing Whittredge’s ty and the sanctuaries for local wildlife. Addressing environmental challenges isn’t about adopting complex terminologies or understanding intricate science. It’s about recognizing the simple truths: clean parks mean healthier children, reduced pollution equals cleaner air, and conservation ensures our natural resources endure. With this vision, I propose: Collaborating with local businesses and residents to initiate community clean-ups, ensuring our streets and parks are litter-free. By this, we are encouraging the use of sustainable resources and promoting recycling within our unexpired term. Committee Members Hatch, Gould and Fisher are completing their second consecutive two-year term. Serino is seeking reelection to his second consecutive term. Mastrocola is a firsttime candidate. The Saugus Advocate is cosponsoring the forum, which will be filmed in the Saugus TV studio at 30 Main St. Cable customers who miss the forum will be able to view it on Vimeo Saugus TV. There will be time limits on several questions asked of the candidates and there will be no interaction with the audience. Saugus Advocate Editor Mark E. Vogler will moderate the forum. community. We would partner with schools to instill an early appreciation for the environment, laying the foundation for a more eco-conscious future. I firmly believe that small, collective actions lead to significant change. Together, we can make Saugus a beacon of environmental responsibility, where our commitment to nature is as unwavering as our town’s pride. Let us unite to ensure that Saugus remains the town we love, not just in our hearts but also in its landscapes and horizons. With hope for a greener tomorrow. American Legion Post 69 to Host Monthly Karaoke Night American Legion Post 69 will host its monthly karaoke night on Friday, October 27 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The event is open to the public and all are welcome to attend. Karaoke is a fun and entertaining way to spend an evening with friends and family. It’s also a great way to meet new people and make new friends. At American Legion Post 69, karaoke is held in a casual and relaxed atmosphere, so everyone can feel comfortable participating. No matter what your singing ability is, you’re sure to have a good time at karaoke night at American Legion Post 69. There’s a wide selection of songs to choose from, so you’re sure to find something you enjoy singing. If you are unable to be with us, there will be another karaoke night on November 10. American Legion Post 69 is located at 75 Meridian Street, Malden. For more information about the karaoke night events, please call (617) 324-9570. All are welcome to attend this fun and entertaining event! ׉ 7cassandra://60LT4VhhTkWrNKgJm27xFjayNSeOAaocNmVhi8t7Auo(k`̰e: X6.e: X6. PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://2uX1WXOtFKE6hgLRIMG5XLg7djVX5YTLaOQf6Vq6jUY b`)׉ 7cassandra://5dj-3RJF_91oA_47TgkbogsDf5qA8Pbiiv8gBsdem9s͔`J׉ 7cassandra://4JQ25lOvYtTK2tm60tsgmLcHVeknZAKcx0HUALInA2E(`̰׉ 7cassandra://NyjoG-l5uyx6bHu6db56ZpWF5J40UH1ynp7z6eunieM~ ͠e:X6.Kט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://0oalpJhuw_QfWmB6Xker1HeZVan3qJcE-5xp9FZ14pQO`)׉ 7cassandra://87doIlXCeGltllpcejZE9NrgCfHp3bdkzoI5j5oxppQ͡0`J׉ 7cassandra://En8dZndHZYCqoFLACSPMmzhBXOoU8RbawC9INr8qkRI3.`̰׉ 7cassandra://-2D785iWgn0qV1gAplOuuSOWyBP6Vv5hwEfrVJZvZBI B͠e:X6.L׉E TPage 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 27, 2023 Splish splash and a victory: Football Sachems snap three-game skid with win over Falmouth By Dom Nicastro J ust about every element was not in the Saugus High School football team’s favor against Falmouth last week: a two-hour drive, a downpour during the game, some injuries. None of it mattered. Saugus persevered. The Sachems beat Falmouth, 20-12, and it wasn’t as close as it seems. Saugus, which led, 20-0, in the fourth quarter, broke its three-game losing streak and improved to 4-3 with the victory. Saugus is now ranked No. 25 in the MIAA power rankings for Division 5. They need to be in the top 16 after this week, the final regular-season game. There is one more game to go – against Winthrop Friday, Oct. 27, at home at 6:30 p.m. Saugus needs to win to at least have a chance to get into the postseason. The good news is four teams in front of Saugus have only two wins and must win their third game or face elimination. Another team, Pembroke, has one win and can’t make it. With a win over Winthrop, Saugus at least has a fighting chance. But that will be easier said than done. The Vikings are coming off a comefrom-behind 20-19 win over Salem, handing the Witches their first loss. Winthrop is 4-3 and ranked No. 9 in Division 6. “That team’s got fight,” Saugus coach Steve Cummings said of Winthrop. “I know they were down 13-0 to Salem; they [came] back and [won]. Earlier this year, they were at Swampscott and fell down, 14-0, came back and won. Coach Cad [Jonathan Cadigan]; he’s one of the best coaches in the area. He does a great job with his kids buying into that system with that Wing-T, and that’s just who they are. It’s in their DNA, and then…they just stay in it. It’s almost like they are just waiting for you to make that mistake. And then they got guys that have home run potential.” Saugus has guys like that, too, particularly Tommy DeSimone. He added two more touchdowns – a 1-yard run and a 38-yarder that gave Saugus a 13-0 lead over Falmouth last Saturday heading into the fourth quarter. He rushed for 185 yards and had another two TDs called back for penalties. Saugus quarterback Jordan Rodriquez found Ameen Taboubi for a 19-yard touchdown pass. “But we left some out there that we wish we could have executed a little bit better on the back end of some drives,” Cummings said. “But defensively we were solid all day. … We just kind of seemed to be in the right spot at the right time. The kids worked hard and put in a good week of practice, and it was the outcome that we wanted to get.” Cummings cited the growth of sophomore quarterback Rodriguez. “Jordan was solid, just orchestrating and moving the ball down the field,” Cumming said. “He was making some good reads with the football. The ball was so waterlogged it had to weigh 15 pounds so it was like you were shot-putting down the field. So he was able to get a decent drive down the middle of the field. … I think for Jordan just being a quarterback and being Sachems Capt. Tommy DeSimone is shown on the carry for Saugus in recent action against Lynn Tech. (Advocate file photo) a sophomore and being able to go into a difficult environment where, again, it’s a twohour bus ride against a team that we know nothing about. We’ve never played them before. And just to be able to go out be nice and calm and composed, get us into situations where we could finish drives. For him to get his first win as a starting quarterback was good. He just does a little more and more each game. It’s impressive how quick he’s picking everything up.” ~ SHS Sachems Sports roundup ~ SAUGUS FIELD HOCKEY TEAM SHINES ON SENIOR NIGHT Oh, what a (Senior) Night, late October back in ‘23. The Saugus High School field hockey team did just about everything right in a 6-0 win over Revere on Senior Night – Friday, Oct. 20. The Sachems led, 4-0, in the first quarter. Senior Bella Natalucci started off the scoring two minutes into the game. Natalucci scored twice in this game. “Bella has been working hard on her shots on net and it paid off,” Saugus coach Barbara Guarente said. “She has also been working hard on her dodging and lifting skills to go around defenders.” Sydney Ferreira scored the next two goals in the first quarter. “Sydney has just recently transitioned from a midfielder to a forward,” Guarente said. “Sydney has a strong push. The first goal was a deflection off of the goalie’s pads from a shot from senior captain Jessica Bremberg.” The fourth goal was from forward and eighth-grader Mia Shawdee. Teaghan Arsenault, also an eighth-grader, started the Sachems off in the second quarter. “Jessica Bremberg is the heart and soul of our team,” Guarente said. “She plays midfield/all over the field intercepting passes, setting up her teammates. She is on both offensive and defensive corners.” Senior captain Grace Fiore is the backbone of the defense. “Her ability to read the offense is the reason why she keeps the ball out of our area,” Guarente said. “She has been working on her lifts. We shall see if she implements that skill in the [next] game.” Senior Sam Murray is also one of the best defenders.“No one gets by Sam,” Guarente said. “Her stick is always on the ground, and she attacks the offense with confidence and pushes the ball out to her offense.” SAUGUS GIRLS’ SOCCER TEAM TOPS MYSTIC VALLEY ON SENIOR NIGHT Saugus is now 11-3-0 after a pair of wins. On Senior Night, the team topped Mystic Valley, 4-0. Shawn Sewell assisted Madi Femino for the first goal of the night. Femino added another unassisted for a 2-0 halftime lead. The Sachems finished off the scoring in the latter half with Madison Botta assisting Femino to conclude her hat trick. Veronica Ortega found Shay Sewell for the last goal. Saugus edged Northeastern Conference rival Swampscott, 2-1. Botta took a feed from Shawn Sewell and scored, and Femino pounced on Shawn Sewell’s shot for a goal. Violet Hawley had a huge game on defense. Tori Carter in net came off her line a ton, which was huge. “Shay Sewell was amazing both on the wing and when we moved her to the middle,” Saugus assistant coach Brianna Alimonti said. “Shay and Shawn create a dynamic that is hard to disrupt – the best part is that they get the whole team in on it.” SAUGUS VOLLEYBALL TEAM NETS HISTORIC TOURNAMENT BERTH Saugus picked up a 3-0 victory over Winthrop. The team also had its Breast Cancer Awareness game against Everett and won in five sets. The team carried a 10-6 record into this week and clinched a spot in the postseason. Coach Mikayla Niles said it will be the first postseason appearance for Saugus in its history. “I couldn’t be happier and prouder of the way everyone played against Everett,” Niles said. “They all came together so well and played so well. Everyone contributed so much and so many different aspects there’s not one person that I would say did better or more than someone else. They all just played so well. They came to life; they had so much energy. They were having so much fun with it. It was a really hard-fought game.” Niles noted she has 10 seniors on the team who can say they were part of an historic run. “I’m looking forward to how everything will play out,” Niles said. “I am so proud of each and every one of them, and I couldn’t be happier that it is this group of girls to be the first girls to ever do this. No one deserves it more than them.” DEAN NETS GOAL IN SAUGUS BOYS SOCCER LOSS Saugus fell to Swampscott, 3-1. Christian Dean from the junior varsity scored the goal. “We played so much better in the second half,” Saugus coach Guillermo Sepulveda said. “We kept them on their heels. We are down so many players. To see us play this well gives me great confidence for the future.” Box Score Saugus 20, Falmouth 12 1st Quarter: S – Tommy DeSimone 1 yd. run (Connor Bloom kick) 7-0 3rd Quarter: S – Tommy DeSimone 38 yd. run (kick failed) 13-0 4th Quarter: S – Jordan Rodriquez 19 yd. TD pass to Ameen Taboubi (Bloom kick) 20-0 F – Tre’Chaun Days 86 yd. kickoff return (rush failed) 20-6 F – Collin Govoni 12 yd. run (rush failed) 20-12 ׉ 7cassandra://4JQ25lOvYtTK2tm60tsgmLcHVeknZAKcx0HUALInA2E(`̰e: X6.׉E|THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 27, 2023 Page 17 Saugus High Volleyball Sachems unveil career paths during Senior Night game By Tara Vocino T he Saugus High School Varsity Sachems Girls’ Volleyball Sachems presented flowers to their mothers during Tuesday’s Senior Night against the Malden High School Golden Tornadoes. Captain Ashleigh Moore was accompanied by her father Fred, mother Michelle, brother Nicholas and sister Jenna. She plans to study nursing at URI, UNH, or Saint Anselm. Lily Comeau was accompanied by her father Eric, mother Lisa, and sisters Natalie and Audrey. She plans on majoring in animal science to become a veterinarian. Her top schools are UCONN, URI, and UNH. Captain Ana Beatriz Silva was accompanied by her mother Debora and sister Maria. She plans to attend Stonehill College to study veterinary science. Madison Casaletto was accompanied by her father Jason, mother Tara and brother Jason. Her top schools are Hartford University and Quinnipiac to study radiology. Felicia Alexander was accompanied by her father Sean and brother Cole. She plans to study business and finance, Nina Penachio was accompanied by her mother Kris, father Paul, and sister Kali. She plans to study radiology. Sarah Dorelian was accompanied by her mother, Guerlande. She plans to enter the pre-medicine track to become a psychiatrist. Jessica Valley was accompanied by her father Derek, mother Sue, sister Sam and brother Dominic. She plans to become an ultrasound technician. Yona Souza Do Nascimento was accompanied by her father Silas, mother Delian, and sisters Maria and Ana. She plans to enter the pre-medicine track to become a pediatrician. Captain Ava Rogers was accompanied by her father Doug, mother Kelly and sister Hannah. She plans to enter the pre-medicine track. Seniors — Seated, shown from left to right: Jessica Valley, Ashley Moore and Lily Comeau. Standing, shown from left to right: Sarah Dorielan, Madison Casteleto, Ana Silva, Ava Rodgers, Felicia Alexander, Nina Penachio and Yona Do Nascimento during Tuesday’s Saugus High School Girls Volleyball Senior Night against Malden High School. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) ׉ 7cassandra://En8dZndHZYCqoFLACSPMmzhBXOoU8RbawC9INr8qkRI3.`̰e: X6.e: X6. 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Breakheart Reservation will host its First Annual Pet Parade on Saturday, Oct. 28, at 10:30 a.m. in front of the Christopher P. Dunne Visitor Center (177 Forest St., Saugus). “Hoping for a good turnout. The weather is going to be great,” Joyce Vecchiarelli, of Peter A. Rossetti Insurance Agency, Inc., told me this week. “Nice parade route has been mapped out by DCR and the Saugus animal control officer will be present, as well as Saugus Animal Hospital, Poochies Grooming and a Pet Trainer,” she said. Joyce is a member of the Friends of Breakheart, which is sponsoring and organizing the contest with Peter A. Rossetti Insurance Agency, Inc. “Trophies for best personality and cutest animal will be awarded,” Joyce said. “Costumes would be great but optional. There will be treats, a raffle and giveaways,” she said. Registration begins at 10 a.m. A $10 cash only donation is requested to enter the contest. Proceeds will be used by the Friends of Breakheart Reservation for park activities and future events. Food Pantry notes The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry is open today (Friday, Oct. 27) from 9:3011 a.m. Legion Breakfast today There’s a good breakfast deal for Saugus veterans and other folks who enjoy a hearty breakfast on Friday mornings. The American Legion Post 210 at 44 Taylor St. in Saugus offers Friday morning breakfasts for the 202324 season. Doors open at 7:30, with breakfast served from 8-9:00 a.m. for an $8 donation. Veterans who cannot afford the donation may be served for free. Hammersmith Quilters Show – Nov. 4-5 The Hammersmith Quilters Show: Around the Block is just two weekends away. It is set for Nov. 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Saugus Senior Center at 466 Central St. Admission is $6; age 12 and under free. There will be quilts on display, a boutique with quilts and homemade items for sale, vendors, penny sale baskets and more! The show will feature a featherweight sewing machine raffle as well. Handicap accessible and plenty of parking. Board of Selectmen Food Drive – Nov. 4 The Board of Selectmen will hold a food drive on Saturday, November 4, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Elementary School. The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry needs donations, especially with Thanksgiving and other holidays coming soon, as well as people who need help during the year. Saugus has always been extremely giving, and we are asking for you to drive up to the Veterans School (39 Hurd Ave.) and drop off any food item you would like to donate. Nonperishable items, such as canned vegetables, stuffing mix, canned gravy, cranberry sauce, canned soups, cereal and pasta, or any other food item to help people in need, would be appreciated. Please check the expiration dates on your donations to be sure they haven’t passed the use by date. Thank you for always being there in time of need! “The Old Sachem” to address Saugus Historical Society on Nov. 8 On Wednesday, November 8, at 7 p.m., “The Nation’s First Subway System” will be the topic of the Saugus Historical Society meeting at 30 Main St. Bill Stewart, “The Old Sachem,” who writes a weekly column in The Saugus Advocate, will speak about the beginning of the subway system in Boston – the first such transportation in the country. Light refreshments will be available, and this event will be recorded by Saugus TV. As always, this meeting is free and open to the general public. We are hoping to reschedule the Appleton’s Pulpit lecture, which was canceled due to illness in October. “Saugus Over Coffee” is over The tenth and final in a 10-month-long series of forums titled “Saugus Over Coffee” ended this week (Monday, Oct. 23) with residents of Precinct 10 getting the opportunity to meet their Town Meeting members and express their concerns about issues in their precinct. As was the case with each one of the previous forums, there were positive aspects and disappointing aspects. This was probably the most challenging forum for me to moderate, because it took part in the midst of the campaign for the biennial town election. As expected, all five Town Meeting members showed up. I also believed it was necessary to invite the two challengers to sit at the front table in the Community Room and have equal time in answering the questions I asked. On the disappointing side, the turnout was not as good as I had anticipated. Library Director Alan Thibeault and I set up 50 chairs in the Community Room instead of the usual 24. Alan also brought in two large boxes of decaf coffee. But only a few folks enjoyed the coffee. It was disappointing that only about half of the 20 or less people who showed up were Precinct 10 residents – disappointing because the event had been scheduled 10 months ago. I also got the “stink eye” from several panelists and people in the audience for my efforts to keep the event from becoming another forum on WIN Waste Innovations, which is located in Precinct 10. I didn’t want it to become a WIN Waste forum. It was a forum dedicated to the residents of Precinct 10 to discuss their chief concerns and frustrations. Some members of the audience and some of the panelists didn’t like the idea that I didn’t allow “cross talk” between the audience and the candidates. I stressed this was not supposed to be a debate, but a forum on Precinct 10 issues, which happened to take place in the middle of an election campaign. The audience was allowed to question the Town Meeting members in the previous forums. My concern was that by allowing questions from the audience in the latest forum, some of the panelists would not get a chance to speak. And that wouldn’t be fair. There was also the danger of the audience trying to make certain candidates look good or bad. That wouldn’t be fair either. Of course, there were some good points – as has been the case throughout the 10 forums. Though only a few Precinct 10 residents took advantage of the forum by attending, those who did attend and the folks from Precinct 10 who will be watching the forum from home will get to view each of the seven candidates on the ballot answer questions and also make their campaign case to voters in Precinct 10. That’s huge because the Town Meeting races seldom get public attention and here’s a case where seven candidates in one precinct were allowed to spend up to five minutes apiece responding to a moderator’s questions. And any Precinct 10 voter who cares can watch on their home computer what all of their candidates had to say. The voters who view the video will be better informed when they go to the polls on Nov. 7. Stay tuned for a potential return of “Saugus Over Coffee” next year. Final day of voter registration Town Clerk Ellen Schena says that tomorrow (Saturday, Oct. 28) is the final day to register to vote for this year’s town election (Nov. 7). This will take place in the Community Room of the Saugus Public Library from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will also be the final day for Early Voting in person. As of Oct. 1, there were 21,471 registered voters, according to the town clerk. Deadline for candidate announcements A reminder: Saugus residents wishing to announce their candidacy for public office in the fall’s town elections may submit a statement along with a photo attached to the email in jpeg format to The Saugus Advocate, which will be published as a courtesy to town voters. Friday, Nov. 3, is the last day for publishing these announcements. We do this as a courtesy to the candidates and the voters. Space is limited. So, please don’t wait until the last minute to subTHE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 19 —Cont est— CONTEST SKETCH OF THE WEEK Can You Guess Who? If you know, call 978-683-7773 and your name will be entered into a drawing contest to win. The prize is a $10 gift certificate from the contest’s sponsor, the Hammersmith Family Restaurant (330 Central St. in Saugus). ׉ 7cassandra://4jCpZOKf5zwVt5dUDVXipBqSgbnRbt93KuYxYs9mmA8'`̰e: X6.׉E&THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 27, 2023 Page 19 Happy Halloween, Saugus! The Theatre Company of Saugus kicks off two consecutive weekend performances of “Little Shop of Horrors” tonight The Theatre Company of Saugus (TCS) begins a Halloween-related weekend with the local production of “Little Shop of Horrors” tonight – the first seven performances over two weekends. The opening show is set for 8 o’clock tonight (Friday, Oct. 27) upstairs at the American Legion Post 210 (44 Taylor St. in Saugus). Other performances: · Saturday, October 28 at 2:00 p.m. – matinee · Saturday, October 28 at 9:00 p.m. – later evening, with Halloween party starting at 7:30 p.m. · Sunday, October 29 at 2:00 p.m. – matinee · Friday, November 3 at 8:00 p.m. evening · Saturday, November 4 at 8:00 p.m. · Sunday, November 5 at 2:00 p.m. – matinee, closing Based on the film by Roger Corman with Screenplay by Charles Griffith; originally produced by the WPA Theatre (Kyle THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 18 mit your announcement. The absolute deadline for submission is Monday at noon, Oct. 30. Special “Shout Outs” Precinct 6 Town Meeting Member Jeanie Bartolo offered the following nomination: “This ‘Double Shout Out’ is for The Advocate’s very own Mark Vogler, Editor. All the Saugus residents want to thank you Mark for coordinating and being master of ceremonies for the three Forums he held on Oct. 16, 17, and 18 for the 27 candidates running for the Charter Commission. It was a chance for the residents to meet and hear what the candidates had to say. All the candidates did great presenting themselves. “The second part of this ‘Shout Out’ is to thank Mark for the 10-part series he held – ‘Saugus Over Coffee’ at the Saugus Public Library. This consisted of a Precinct a month for all 10 Precincts, the last one held on Monday, Oct. 23rd. This was an opportunity for all Town Meeting Members to meet with the residents they represent in their Precinct and hear their concerns. I am proud to say that my precinct, Precinct 6, had a great turnout and the residents spoke out Renick Producing Director); originally produced at the Orpheum Theatre, New York City by the WPA Theatre, David Geffen, Cameron Mackintosh and the Shubert Organization. “Little Shop of Horrors” was originally Directed by Howard Ashman with Musical Staging by Edie Cowan. A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, “Little Shop of Horrors” has devoured the hearts of theatergoers for more than 30 years. Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” “Beauty and the Beast” and “Aladdin”) are the creative geniuses behind what has become one of the most popular shows in the world. Plot: The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” – after his coworker crush. This foulmouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame about their concerns for their neighborhood and the town. Many of Mark’s after-work hours went into these two projects for the past year so that the residents of Saugus could be better educated on the candidates who represent them and I thank him for it. Mark you are the best!” Saugus Advocate Editor Mark E. Vogler: “Thank you for your kind words, Jeanie. I would like to give related ‘shout outs’ to the Saugus Public Library for co-sponsoring the 10-month ‘Saugus Over Coffee’ series, particularly library director Alan Thibeault, who helped set up the Community Room and shared in the coffee costs, and his staff that helped before and after each forum. “More ‘Shout Outs’ to SaugusTV, for being there to film the ‘Saugus Over Coffee’ series and getting it out soon after filming. ‘Shout Outs’ also for the Saugus TV camera crews that worked with The Saugus Advocate on the three consecutive nights last week of filming interviews we conducted during forums with 23 of the 27 candidates running for nine seats on the proposed Charter Commission, which Saugus voters will be asked to create in the Nov. 7 town election. Also, hats off to Saugus TV operations manager Rachel Brugman for taking a special interest in both projects.” and fortune to the down-andout Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it – BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out of this world origins and intent towards global domination! One of the longest-running Off-Broadway shows, “Little Shop of Horrors,” a charmingly tongue-in-cheek comedy, has been produced worldwide to incredible success The TCS production is directed and choreographed by Jason Hair-Wynn, stage managed by Katharine Edel and musically directed by Shawn Gelzleichter. We are pleased to announce the cast – comprised of new and returning actors to our stage. Thank you to everyone who came out to audition! The cast includes: Michael Silva as Seymour, Tessa Newell as Audrey, Arthur Comer as Mr. Mushnik, and Mark Damon as Orin. It also features Melissa Reda, Layo Ojo, Dana Murray and Hannah Clifford. LauWant 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. Thanksgiving at Saugus United Parish Food Pantry – sign up for a Thanksgiving meal box Register in person by Friday, Nov. 10, at the times and dates listed below for a meal box that includes a turkey, fresh produce, dessert and other staples (50 Essex St. in Saugus). Fridays: 9:30-11:00 a.m. during Food Pantry: October 27; November 3 and 10. Wednesdays: 6:00-7:00 p.m. – sign up only, no Food Pantry: November 1 and 8. Able to donate or volunteer? Give thanks by helping us to support our neighbors and strengthen our communities! Contact office@cliftondalecc.org to set up a food drive or volunteer. Donate by Friday, November 10: jarred or canned gravy, cranberry sauce, canned veggies, ren Thompson is the voice of Audrey II, and Lauren Donahue is the Puppeteer for Audrey II. Seating is reserved. When selecting your seats from the seating chart, you should avoid leaving an odd number of seats between your party and others. Row B is on the floor. Rows C, D and E are on risers, each elevated above the row in front. No seat is more than 15 feet from the action. The performance hall is upstairs and is not wheelchair-accessible. Ticket Prices: · $30 for adults when paid at the door · $28 for youths, seniors or veterans when paid at the door · $27 for adults when purchased in advance online · $25 for youths, seniors or veterans when purchased in advance online · $30 for all patrons, when purchased in advance or at the door, for the evening show on canned fruit, boxed stuffing mix, boxed mashed potatoes, boxed mac & cheese, corn bread mix. Other nonperishable foods like pasta, rice, canned soup, canned beans, etc. are also welcome. Volunteer Friday, November 17 from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and/or Saturday, November 18 from 7 a.m.-12 p.m.: help to sort, pack and distribute. What’s happening at the Saugus Public Library For schoolchildren looking for interesting projects and programs to participate in this fall, there’s plenty to do at the Saugus Public Library. There are some very good programs offered for grownups, too. Tarot for Teens: Thursday, November 2, 4-5 p.m. in the Brooks Room; age 11 and up. Learn the meanings of the cards and have a group reading done. Comedy lineup at The Kowloon Restaurant The Kowloon Restaurant, which is located at 948 Broadway, Route 1 North, Saugus, has set its autumn comedy lineup continuing into November with shows starring Tony V and Harrison Stebbins from Comedy Central. Here’s the schedule: Oct. 27: Harrison Stebbins (Comedy Central, Comcast Comedy Spotlight), Sean SulSaturday, October 28. Price includes food and a ticket for one free drink at the party before the show. Because we expect to sell out some performances, you are strongly advised to purchase in advance to avoid missing out. Advance online sales, using any major credit card, close four hours before curtain time. If available, seats can be purchased at the door by using cash, check, Venmo or PayPal – but no credit cards. Our ticket vendor charges a small additional fee, but even with that additional fee, you will pay less in advance online than paying at the door. Tickets will be for sale at the door if they are still available. For COVID safety, the audience is advised to wear masks while inside the building, but this is not required. We are no longer checking the vaccination cards of the audience at the door. livan, Matt Misci. Nov. 3: Brad Mastrangelo (“Comics Come Home”), Danny Kelly, Dustin Pueschel. Nov. 10: Tony V (“Seinfeld,” “The Heat” and “The Town”), Mark Scalia, Andrew Della Volpe. Nov. 24: Mark Riley (Boston Comedy Festival Runner-Up, former NHL referee), Carolyn Plummer, James Hamilton. Shows start at 8:00 p.m. Tickets for reserved seating are $20. Must be 18 years or older to attend. For tickets, call the Kowloon Restaurant at 781-233-0077 or access online (www.kowloonrestaurant.com). Curbside pickup begins Monday The Town of Saugus announces that fall curbside leaf collection will take place during the following weeks: Monday, November 6 – Friday, November 10, 2023 Monday, November 27 – Friday, December 1, 2023 Residents should place leaves outside by 7 a.m. during their regularly scheduled collection day on the dates listed above. Please ensure that leaf containers are physically separated from trash and recycling. Paper leaf bags are the preferred method of leaf disposal. If using barrels, however, they must be clearly marked THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 21 ׉ 7cassandra://2nLFzKFmhQwNwn0SQSrQotdQjM78-b8W20mJ48CZv5M%`̰e: X6.e: X6. 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While some weather predictions warned of a possible frost Tuesday, the day dawned frost-free so there are still many flowers in bloom that we might be able to enjoy for a few more weeks. Monday afternoon I did bring in amaryllis bulbs and other very tender houseplants out of an abundance of caution, and as always it is hard to find windowsill space for everything! The amaryllis bulbs at least can go into their dormant state now and won’t need to have window space for another six weeks or so, except for the crazy one which bloomed this week. It looks like we are enjoying the peak of fall color – plenty of trees are still green, but the red maples (Acer rubrum) and sugar maples (Acer saccharum) are showing very vivid color in many places. You certainly don’t have to go out of town to enjoy the fall foliage New England is famous for. Our native red maple is abundant on pond edges and swampy sites, such as along the Saugus River, near Birch Pond on Walnut Street, around Prankers Pond and near both Pearce Lake and Silver Lake at Breakheart Reservation. Since it is a salt tolerRed maple fall color can be red, yellow or a combination as these leaves from a tree near Prankers Pond attest. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) ant species, it is also popular as a street tree and a shade tree in residential and commercial landscapes. Winter salt treatments on paved roadways are more harmful to sugar maples, so they are not used on streets as they had been in the pre-automobile era. The full moon will be tomorrow, October 28 – known as the Hunter’s Moon. Crickets can still be heard in the grasses in the evenings, and on warm afternoons turtles still bask in the sun on Silver Lake. Many tropical flowers are still in bloom, such as marigold (Tagetes spp.) and cockscomb (Celosia spp.) Some dark purple celosia (Celosia spicata) appears to be brewing in a small cauldron on Walnut This orb weaver spider has spun its web at Charlie Zapolski’s home in North Saugus. (Photo courtesy of Charles Zapolski) Street, tended by a ghost and one of the witches from the “Hocus Pocus” movie, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. The orange and black orb weaver spider at Charlie Zapolski’s looks very appropriate in its Halloween colors. Orb weaver spiders are members of a large family, the Araneidae, which has over 3,000 species worldwide. They are known for the construction of elaborate rounded webs, which they remake every day to ensnare small insects. Korean mums (ChrysanThe hummingbird moth and other pollinators are still enjoying late garden flowers like this Korean mum. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) themum koreana) are in full bloom in my garden right now, with pale apricot daisy-like flower heads. These lavish and very hardy mums are very easy to grow and become covered in flowers in late October with no pinching or special maintenance required. All they need is sunlight. ‘Sheffield pink’ may be the best known variety, but there are others with pale lavender, pink and apricot petal tints. Several of these have been grown in New England since the 1930s, but they are less well A “Hocus Pocus” witch and a ghost on Walnut Street are brewing up a pot of deep purple celosia between them. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) known than the florists’ chrysanthemum with its many intense colors. The scientific name has changed several times, with some scientists having assigned it to the genus Dendranthema while most have returned it to the genus Chrysanthemum. The hummingbird moth I saw this week on the Korean mums looks like a snowberry hummingbird moth (Hemaris diffinis), which is closely related to the eastern clearwing moth (Hemaris thysbe), which we often see but with black rather than light-colored legs. The snowberry moth is more often found in the western part of the country but does show up here from time to time. It is occasionally called a lobster moth because of the shape of its body, though these moths are not related to either hummingbirds or lobsters! The larvae can only feed on special plants, such as snowberry (Symphoricarpos spp.), honeysuckle (Lonicera spp.) and viburnum (Viburnum spp.), but adults enjoy nectar from a wider range of plants. 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 A bower of colorful foliage shelters the trail at Prankers Pond. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) Gray birch and red maples are an unforgettable fall combination. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) 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. ׉ 7cassandra://KpvPc-Wr8FMqUX9WHnbjyYDf_ncRvMhg4e32EsTrtrs)`̰e: X6.׉E!THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 27, 2023 Page 21 OBITUARIES Anna M. (Smith) Murphy Ella, Dominik and Caylee Cassarino. Relatives and friends were f Saugus. Entered into eternal rest after a brief illness in the Massachusetts General Hospital on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. She was 66 years old. Born in Malden, Anna lived in Saugus for many years. She graduated from Northeastern University with a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy and worked for the VNA as a Physical Therapist. Beloved daughter of the late Arnold Smith and Florence (Badolato) Smith; wife of Daniel P. Murphy; dear and devoted mother of Daniel P. Murphy,III and his wife, Jennifer of Wellesley, Kristen Cassarino and her husband, Anthony of Saugus and Alexandra Murphy of Saugus; dear sister of Arnold C. Smith, Jr. and his wife, Ellen of Framingham, Paul S. Smith and his wife, Diane of NC and Richard B. Smith and his wife, Angela of Malden; loving grandmother of Jacob and Kyle Murphy and O THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 19 with yard waste stickers. Stickers, which are free, may be obtained at Inspectional Services in the lower level of Town Hall at 298 Central St. in Saugus or at the DPW at 515 Main St. in Saugus. Barrel covers must remain removed so that the leaves are visible. Plastic bags, cardboard boxes, branches, and brush will not be accepted. Please note that separate trucks collect the rubbish, recycling and leaves, so the leaves may be collected at a different time of day. “Missed pick-ups” will not be conducted. Please contact Scott Brazis at 781-231-4036 with any questions Reaching out to Sachem sports champs Calling all former Saugus High School athletes – boys and girls – who played on regional and/or state championship teams. Saugus Public Schools officials invite you to respectfully invited to attend Anna’s visiting hours in the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, 65 Clark St. (Corner of Main St.) Everett, Sunday, Oct. 22. Her funeral was from the funeral home on Monday with a funeral Mass to follow in the Sacred Hearts Church, 315 Main St., Malden. Entombment Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum, Malden. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Anna’s memory to the New England Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave., Salem, MA 01970 would be sincerely appreciated. Parking with attendants on duty. Earl J. Reed years of marriage. Born in Framingham and raised in Everett, Mr. Reed was the son of the late Lester and Olive (Smith) Reed. Earl graduated from Everett High School in 1963 and graduated from the Massachusetts Military Academy achieving the rank of Lieutenant. He retired as a U.S. Army National Guard Veteran and a retired Everett Police Officer. Earl had been a resident of Saugus for the past 46 years. He was the President/CEO of Custom Security Services which he started and managed after his retirement from the Everett Police Department. He and his wife Rosemary were active members of the Marriage Encounter Community and spent many years as part of the Marriage Preparation Team in the Archdiocese of Boston. Earl also spent many years as an active member of the Cursillo Community at St. Basil’s in Methuen serving on many teams. In addition to his wife, O f Saugus , f or mer - ly of Everett. Died on Monday, October 16th at the age of 79. He was the beloved husband of Rosemary (Frizzell) Reed with whom he shared 54 be part of a special upcoming event planned for the fall that seeks to honor any members of Saugus High School Girls and Boys sports who were on Conference, Regional and/or State Championship teams who could come to New MSHS complex for the unveiling ceremony for new banners in the Gym. The Saugus School Committee’s Athletic sub-committee, along with Acting Superintendent Mike Hashem, are looking to locate Saugus High School athletes who participated on the following Conference and/or State Championship Teams to invite them to the unveiling of the Saugus High School Championship Banners. This event will take place on Tuesday, November 21, at 6 p.m. during Saugus High Spirit Week. If you played on any of these girls or boys teams, please email Saugus School Committee Member Dennis Gould at jdgould1969@aol.com or call him at his cell phone – 617Mr. Reed is survived by his two daughters, Annemarie Glowacz and her husband Steven and Cindy Liuzza and her husband David all of Saugus and three grandchildren, Jack, James and Julie. Relatives and friends were invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus on Sunday October 22. A funeral was held from the funeral home on Monday followed by a funeral mass at Parish of the Incar257-4847. Any members of these championship Saugus High School teams in their respective sports will be welcome guests on Nov. 21. Girls Volleyball: 2021. Girls Softball: 1972, 1975, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1988, 1999, 2001, 2011, 2021 and 2023. Girls Field Hockey: 1978, 1982, 1986, 1987, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006. Girls Basketball: 1973, 1984, 1985, 1987, 2017, 2019 and 2023. Girls Soccer: 2004, 2005 and 2018. Girls Tennis: 2004, 2005 and 2006. Girls Track Indoors: 2005, 2006 and 2007. Outdoors: 2005. Cheerleading: 1984, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1997,2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2012. Boys Baseball: 1969 and 1984. Boys Basketball: 1991 and 1984. Boys Hockey: 1948, 1960, 1965, 1970, 1983, 1986, 1987, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005. nation Church, Melrose. In lieu of flowers, donations in Earl’s memory may be made to the Cardiac Unit at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Checks can be made payable to Brigham and Women’s Hospital with “in memory of Earl Reed” in the memo line and sent to Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Development Office, 263 Huntington Avenue, #318, Boston, MA 02115-4506 or visit bwhgiving.org/memorial to make your gift online. Robert P. McMahon A graduate of Northeastern University and United States Army veteran, Mr. McMahon worked for many years as a computer programmer for Grossman’s Lumber and the Mass Dept. of Transportation. He was an avid sports fan following all area teams. He took great pride in his family and enjoyed coaching youth sports, basketball, soccer and baseball, as his children participated. Most recently, Mr. McMahon followed the sporting exploits of his grandchildren. Besides his wife, he is survived by his four children; Sean McMahon of CT, Shannon McMahon of North Andover, Ryan McMahon and his wife Holly of FL and Christian McMahon and his wife Susan of Brookline and 13 grandchildren. Mr. McMahon was the brother of Gerald McMahon of Ipswich, Marian Stanley of Concord, Jane Compagnone of PA and the late Thomas McMahon. Relatives and friends were O f Saugus . Died on Wednesday morning at Advinia Care in Wilmington at the age of 85. He was the husband of Sandra A. (Smith) McMahon with whom he shared 56 years of marriage. Born in Malden and raised in Winchester, he was the son of the late Thomas B. and Marion (O’Leary) McMahon. Boys Soccer: 1975, 1995, 1997 and 2022. Boys Golf: 1981, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2002. Boys Track Indoors: 2020. Boys Tennis: 1997 and 2007. Boys Football: 1944, 1959, 1975 and 1977. Boys Cross-Country: 1967. invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus, on Friday October 20th. A funeral was be held from the funeral home on Saturday followed by a funeral mass in St. Margaret’s Church, Saugus. Interment Riverside Cemetery, Saugus. In lieu of flowers donations in Mr. McMahon’s memory may be made to autismspeaks.org or Autism Speaks Inc., 88 Broad St., 5th Fl., Boston, MA 02110. Free Health and Wellness Fair on Nov. 11 The Saugus Family YMCA will host their Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, November 11, 2023, from 12-4 p.m. This is a free community event where you can THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 23 THIS WEEK ON SAUGUS TV Sunday, Oct. 29 from 9-11 p.m. on Channel 8 – “Sunday Night Stooges” (The Three Stooges). Monday, Oct. 30 all day on Channel 8 – “Movie Monday” (classic movies). Tuesday, Oct. 31 at 6 p.m. on Channel 8 – A Charter Conversation with Bob Long. Wednesday, Nov. 1 at 6 p.m. on Channel 8 – School Committee Forum live. Thursday, Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. on Channel 9 – School Committee Meeting live. Friday, Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m. on Channel 8 – A Charter Conversation with Anthony Cogliano. Saturday, Nov. 4 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 22 – Football vs. Winthrop from Oct. 28. Saugus TV can be seen on Comcast Channels 8 (Public), 9 (Government) & 22 (Educational). ***programming may be subject to change without notice*** For complete schedules, please visit www. saugustv.org. ׉ 7cassandra://4PTX7lA82_kgK0eRzE3_dzIYoySbcZGmtwS_pRuohbc'C`̰e: X6. e: X6. 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SAUGUS - 7 room, 3 bedroom Colonial offers 1 ½ baths, updated kitchen with quartz counters, living room, dining room, office, walk-up attic, playroom in lower level, garage, fenced yard, great Iron Works neighborhood…$699,900 SAUGUS - 1st AD - Desirable 6 room Ranch offers 3 bedrooms, eat-in kitchen with granite counters, hardwood flooring, finished lower level with family room, central air, irrigation system, side street location…..............$519,900. View our website from your mobile phone! 335 Central St., Saugus, MA 781-233-7300 SAUGUS - 8 room, 3-bedroom Bungalow, spacious living room, granite kitchen, hardwood flooring, heated sunroom, convenient walk-up attic, central air, updated roof, great one floor living!...................$549,900. SAUGUS - New to Market - 2 Family, 2-year-old roof and some electrical updates and newer heating systems. 1st floor offers 5 rooms, 1 bedroom, 2nd floor offers 3 rooms 1 bedroom with access to an unheated, finished, walk up attic for additional 3 rooms of living space…$599,900. Lisa M. Smallwood A Good agent has the knowledge and experience – Saugus’s newest condo complex featuring 2 bedrooms, bright and sunny, fully appliance, eat-in kitchen with granite counters and ceramic tile flooring, NEW central air and GAS heat, NEW windows, wood flooring, freshly painted, off street parking, coin-op laundry…...$329,900 A Great agent gets you the results you deserve! Call Lisa 617-240-2448 SAUGUS - 5 room Ranch offers 2 bedrooms, 1 ½ baths, dining room and living room, semi-finished lower level, deck, located on dead end street. Needs TLC…$449,900. COMING SOON COMING SOONBRAND NEW CONSTRUCTION COLONIAL LOCATED ON A NICE SIDE STREET NOT FAR FROM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND THE CENTER OF TOWN. 4 BEDROOM, 3.5 BATH WITH HARDWOOD THROUGH-OUT. BEAUTIFUL KITCHEN AND BATHS. EXQUISITE DETAIL AND QUALITY BUILD. GARAGE UNDER. SAUGUS CALL KEITH FOR MORE DETAILS 781-389-0791 COMING SOON COMING SOON- 4 BEDROOM, 2 BATHROOM RENOVATED CAPE LOCATED ON A NICE SIDE STREET. THIS HOME FEATURES A NEW KITCHEN WITH STAINLESS APPLIANCES & QUARTZ COUNTERS, NEW BATHROOMS, HARDWOOD FLOORS AND FRESH PAINT THROUGH. GARAGE UNDER. MAINTENANCE FREE VINYL SIDING. SAUGUS CALL KEITH FOR MORE DETAILS 781-389-0791 SOLD FOR SALE- 3+ BED, 2 BATH SPLIT ENTRY HOME ON NICE CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION. THIS HOME FEATURES A LARGE LIVING ROOM OPEN TO FORMAL DINING ROOM AND EAT-IN KITCHEN. 3 BEDS AND FULL BATH UP. LOWER LEVEL OFFERS A FIREPLACE FAMILY, ADDITIONAL BEDROOM, OFFICE AND ANOTHER FULL BATH. GREAT LOCATION. SAUGUS $565,000 CALL DEBBIE 617-678-9710 PRICE IMPROVEMENT FOR SALE-NEW CONSTRUCTION ONE OF A KIND CONTEMPORARY MODERN HOME WITH AMAZING VIEWS OF PILLINGS POND, 4590 SQFT. OPEN CONCEPT, 3 LEVELS, 4 BEDS, 6 BATHS, TOP OF THE LINE MATERIALS AND FINISHES, HOME THEATER, WORK-OUT ROOM AND SO MUCH MORE! LYNNFIELD $1,750,000 CALL DANIELLE 978-987-9535 LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED AGENTS WHO WANT A NO HASSLE, NO NONSENSE OFFICE. WE ARE LOOKING FOR AGENTS WHO WANT TO MAKE A DECENT PAY WITHOUT PAYING HIGH FEES. ARE YOU A GO GETTER? PERHAPS BI-LINGUAL? WILLING TO GO ABOVE AND BEYOND? CALL US TODAY! KEITH 781-389-0791 UNDER CONTRACT BEDROOMS. HOME HAS OFFICE. Y WORKSHOP WITH ELECTRICITY GREA FOR STORAGE. CLOSE TO AREA SCHOOLS, SHOPS, MAJOR ROUTES. AND RESTAURANTS. QUICK TO POINTS NORTH OR SOUTH. METHUEN $374,900 JULIEANNE 781-953-7870 HUGE DOUBLE WIDE UNIT WITH 3 - 4 BEDROOMS AND MANY UPDATES APPROX 1250 SQUARE FEET, NEW HEATING SYSTEM ,PINE FLOORS THROUGHOUT, NEW ROTH OIL TANK, MANY NEW WINDOWS, CATHEDRAL CEILINGS, PITCHED ROOF, AND LARGE DRIVEWAY. THIS HOME IS LOCATED IN OAK LEDGE HEIGHTS COOP PARK. MOST DESIRABLE PARK. COOP FEE INCLUDES A SHARE OF THE LAND AS WELL AS TAXES, WATER AND SEWER, RUBBSH REMOVAL, SNOW PLOWING AND COMMN AREA MAINTENANCE. PEABODY $229,900 CALL ERIC 781-223-0289 MOBILE HOMES YOUNG ONE BEDROOM IN GOOD CONDITION IN A DESIRABLE PARK WITH 2 PARKING SPOTS. SOLD AS IS. SUBJECT TO PROBATE DANVERS $109,900 UPDATED 2 BEDROOM WITH NEWER KITCHEN, BATH, RUBBER ROOF, WINDOWS, SIDING AND APPLIANCES. FULL SIZE LAUNDRY. DANVERS $119,900 REMODELED 3 BEDROOM WITH GLEAMING HARDWOOD FLOORS, C/A, AND FULL SIZE LAUNDRY. LOW PARK FEE. PLENTY OF PARKING. LOTS OF UPDATES. PEABODY $209,900 LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL? JULIEANNE CIPRIANO 781-953-7870 CALL HER FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS RENTAL 1 BEDROOM IN OWNER OCCUPIED HOME. GOOD SIZE LIVING ROOM, LARGE BEDROOM CAN FIT QUEEN BED, EAT-IN KITCHEN WITH PLENTY OF CABINETS. SLIDER TO PATIO. HEAT AND HOT WATER INCLUDED. NO PETS OR SMOKING. OFF STREET PARKING. GOOD CREDIT AND REFERENCES. SAUGUS $1,800 CALL RHONDA 781-706-0842 ׉ 7cassandra://NGGXXhWNNmvmn3u1FgHESw49GN1TZRGSlBXUd_12xwU-`̰e: X6.#׈Ee: X6.$e: X6.# P,Saugus Advocate 10/27/2023Saugus Advocate 10/27/2023e:*<2